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Old 04-24-09, 07:40 PM
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Default Trying to keep up with CL's big boys (pics)

Finally, it's spring, and the mod bug is stinging all of us! I was able to put my stuff on this week after storing everything for half a year.

New stuff: Tanabe SustecPro5 coilovers, F-Sport 19" wheels with Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Pole Positions (F: 235/35R19, R: 265/30R19)







The car is now at the ride height that I always wanted. Rear section worked out very well, especially with the 30-series rubber which makes the rim look bigger. For some reason, they look better than how dealers put Michelin 35-series tires. Anyways, I'm happy with the mods for now, and the only thing I still need to put on are nigel's LED mirror covers.
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Clean! And very tastefully moded...car looks great. And I say that the turn signal mirrors would be a great addition. Keep it up.
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clean looking car.
not a big fan of f-sport rims, but it looks nice on the white.

btw, what DRLs are you using? AAC or V-LEDs?
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I love this look! Probably what I'm going for next!
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Nice and clean. Nigels led turn signal mirrors would look nice on your white car.
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lookin good doooooood!
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looking good man..
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looks good, but I would go lower in the REAR
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F Sport Wheels FTW!
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nice, are you in TO? i've never seen you at our meets here
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Dont worry, most of us have the same mods going on..
Nice ride
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Very CLEAN! Love the overall look with the dark rims. Not feeling the tailpipes sticking out though.
JOB WELL DONE and enjoy.
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itt is not flushed in the rear... just my 2cents but looks good
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Nice to finally see your car come together. The F-sport wheels looks nice on crystal white. Your drop is perfect. You should come out to the mega meet on May 30th in Vaughan by DB.
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Originally Posted by ExclusivIS
Clean! And very tastefully moded...car looks great. And I say that the turn signal mirrors would be a great addition. Keep it up.
Thanks. I can’t wait to put the mirrors on. I’m gonna use the DIY from here.

Originally Posted by KrapWerdna
clean looking car.
not a big fan of f-sport rims, but it looks nice on the white.

btw, what DRLs are you using? AAC or V-LEDs?
I here you about the rims. But I’m on a budget and I need to keep the mods conservative, so these rims were the best choice. I actually looked into Volks CE28N’s, but they were way too much $$. However, I’m considering something with a polished lip in the far future. DRLs are AAC Oracles.

Originally Posted by Calviin
I love this look! Probably what I'm going for next!
Thanks for the kind words, but I believe your car is the one to catch. You’re car is too sick!

Originally Posted by gemini1
Nice and clean. Nigels led turn signal mirrors would look nice on your white car.
Thanks. I hope I don’t screw up the wiring.

Originally Posted by chrIS250
lookin good doooooood!
Thanks Chris. What tires did you go with for the new mooncakes? Awesome choice btw.

Originally Posted by stvincent
looking good man..
Thanks!!

Originally Posted by SeOuLiS250
looks good, but I would go lower in the REAR
When the coils were first installed, the rear was actually too low, so I raised it an inch. I prefer the back raised a bit to give the rear a more beefy look. When lowered too much, to rear looks too compressed. The stance I went with is similar to juice14.

Originally Posted by RSN83
F Sport Wheels FTW!
Yessir, I agree!! Love the fat rears!!

Originally Posted by lexboi250
nice, are you in TO? i've never seen you at our meets here
Yeah, I’m in TO. I plan to attend some local events this year, and to meet some of you. I’d love to get some IS’s together for a photoshoot like those NorCal guys! Keep me in the loop for upcoming meets. Thanks!

Originally Posted by Phil888
Dont worry, most of us have the same mods going on..
Nice ride
Thanks! I’m gonna try to keep it clean and simple (my excuse for having less mods, haha)

Originally Posted by Fizzboy7
Very CLEAN! Love the overall look with the dark rims. Not feeling the tailpipes sticking out though.
JOB WELL DONE and enjoy.
Thanks fizz. The “sticking out” of the F-Sport pipes is what caught my attention when I first saw it. Maybe I’m just missing the rear GFX lip to make it flush.

Originally Posted by acefalcon2
itt is not flushed in the rear... just my 2cents but looks good
Thanks. So you mean they need to stick out more with spacers? I think it’s safe the way it is, nice and conservative. I’m afraid of rubbing.

Originally Posted by dappy
Nice to finally see your car come together. The F-sport wheels looks nice on crystal white. Your drop is perfect. You should come out to the mega meet on May 30th in Vaughan by DB.
Thanks dappy! I’ll try to make it for sure!


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