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Old 03-15-12, 07:09 PM
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Figured I'd show the transformation so far....
Bilstein hd's with l tuned springs....

Then went to the Megan lp's with stock 18's....

Then to the megans with 20" niche games....

Then added 10mm spacers in the rear and 3mm spacers in the front....


So far I am happy with my progress but wish I had the money to just do everything I wanted all at once, but little by little I'll get where I want to be.... Next project will be shaved inner tails, (with led outers that i have sitting on my table) and spoiler removal with JP replica replacement....
On another note what do you guys think about vinyl carbon fiber roof and roof spoiler??

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Old 03-15-12, 07:20 PM
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No one has the money to do everything at once....

Looks like you're on the right track.

I'd ditch the spoilers and run the roof only. Don't shave your inner tails, spend that money on other things.
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Originally Posted by justablkv8
No one has the money to do everything at once....

Looks like you're on the right track.

I'd ditch the spoilers and run the roof only. Don't shave your inner tails, spend that money on other things.
I hear ya on getting rid of the spoiler.... Still up in the air about the JP rep but really liked the look of the shaved inners... I think it sets it's aside from other 2gs's..... Main goal is to def get rid of that doofey spoiler though...
Old 03-15-12, 10:58 PM
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take your time on the build. i saved and just bought most of the major parts needed most and collected small things at the same time. waited 2 yrs till i finally brought the car to the shop to get everything installed. good luck man..
Old 03-16-12, 01:52 AM
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lower it a little
Old 03-16-12, 04:39 AM
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looks good. what did you do with the stock 18's?

you have carbon fiber vinyl on your roof? or you were thinking about getting it? personally, things like that are not my thing, but who am i.
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Originally Posted by ebxgsxr
looks good. what did you do with the stock 18's?

you have carbon fiber vinyl on your roof? or you were thinking about getting it? personally, things like that are not my thing, but who am i.
I still have the 18's just in case I get a flat with the 20,s... I don't have carbon on the roof I was thinking about doing it..
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Take your time building it the way u want don't rush it
Old 03-16-12, 11:27 AM
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Spacers make a WORLD of a difference. Looks 10x better now. Your on the right track!
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How do the Megan coilovers ride?
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Originally Posted by midship909
How do the Megan coilovers ride?
I think they ride great.. Still messing with the damper settings to see which setting I like the best...
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