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My Rear end is TOO big

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Old 08-31-10, 04:25 PM
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Default My Rear end is TOO big

thought i'd share




comments welcomed!

update:
Shout to Platinum VIP for tweaking my car and installing Phantom cups. Rides smooth as ever.

here are the pics:






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Old 08-31-10, 05:13 PM
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Too many Twinkies.
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What size and offset are you running
Old 08-31-10, 08:00 PM
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Are those the VIP Modular wheels that were for sale in the classifieds?
Old 09-01-10, 02:01 AM
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moar pics!
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what the eff whats the offset
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once you add 2-3 degrees of camber it will sit juuuuuust right

if you dont like it, hi me up, ill get em off you
Old 09-01-10, 08:56 AM
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im drooling LOL post up some spec and more pics please...
Old 09-01-10, 09:06 AM
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More pics of this "rear end" is needed asap.
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VIp modulars doesnt give offsets, but from what i could tell..it was a lot lower than what i'm used to hearing for LS430s.

not done with fitment yet, but here is a pic from the back

now i need to do something about this Camber..any suggestion for kits?
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very nice...........need more pics please.........fitment looks like its on point
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holy bajeesus! more pics/specs asaaaap. you just don't see fitment like that on an ls430

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Old 09-01-10, 11:59 AM
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thanks guys, sorry this turned out to be a teaser thread...i am still tweaking my front suspension/fitment along with trying to add a little more camber to the rear. i think i am goign to have to get that lateral camber rod for the rears from Carson...best quote so far

this is the only other pic

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Originally Posted by RomanTPA
once you add 2-3 degrees of camber it will sit juuuuuust right

if you dont like it, hi me up, ill get em off you
hey Roman, if i dont like them i'll hit you up...dont hold your breath tho! ahhaha

hey i'm adding lexus 451.5mm lateral control rods the add more camber...but it says it would only take it down to .75 more camber, any suggestions?
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damn!!!! lookin good so far bluerex!!!!!


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