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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 10:58 PM
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When i was installing the front coilovers we unscrew the swaybar nut and the 2 a arms bolt since we didnt have a bushing puller to easily take out the A-arm nut



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rears was very easy just need to take out the rear seats. Back seat cushion has around 5-6 bolts.
For the seat belts to release you need to unhook the clip





When the fronts was dropped to the ground it was slammed. LOL
fender was sitting on the fenders so i raised it up a bit and let the springs settle

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Old Oct 31, 2012 | 08:14 PM
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That's a sick F50, congrats on pick up with the LS. Looking good so far, you must be ballin ahah. Moving pretty fast with mods you've been grabbing
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Old Nov 2, 2012 | 12:56 PM
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This guy is not playing! But i agree you could save tons if you do the work yourself. Get to know the vehicle since youll have it for a while. Corner 3 is a good spot. Though i prefer lextech. I guess it all depends on location and whats best for you. Looking forward to your build sir.
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Old Nov 2, 2012 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by dawmeneck
That's a sick F50, congrats on pick up with the LS. Looking good so far, you must be ballin ahah. Moving pretty fast with mods you've been grabbing
thanks!
Ballin on a budget! lol


Originally Posted by bobafreak
This guy is not playing! But i agree you could save tons if you do the work yourself. Get to know the vehicle since youll have it for a while. Corner 3 is a good spot. Though i prefer lextech. I guess it all depends on location and whats best for you. Looking forward to your build sir.
yeah. If i have my own garage and the car can be down for a while then i can probably do it.
But it's not an option for me atm. It's all good tho and Thanks!
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Old Nov 2, 2012 | 09:27 PM
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Today pick up some tires and mounted it on my wheels
I need to shave and hopefully roll the rears to clear.
Hoping I don't get bad dimples on the fenders

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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 08:48 PM
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cruise pics by a friend going to VIP fest in SD

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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 10:51 PM
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so this was you?
i'm jealous, one of my favorite wheels. specs?

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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 11:12 PM
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^yeah that's mine
19x9.5 +24
19x11 +30? i cant remember the exact offset
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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 11:34 PM
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Wanna trade wheels lol
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by sgv_bum
Wanna trade wheels lol
ill sell it to you
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 09:45 PM
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Before AF's vipfest I shaved the fender with a angle grinder







Also installed a roof spoiler I got from YAJ



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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 02:17 PM
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What did you do to get rid of the edge after trimming the fenders? On an old truck i had, i used metal rod, bent into the shape then rolled the cut fender lip under. This kinda makes it like factory, only two inches higher.
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by yotaman223
What did you do to get rid of the edge after trimming the fenders? On an old truck i had, i used metal rod, bent into the shape then rolled the cut fender lip under. This kinda makes it like factory, only two inches higher.
After cutting with the diamond cutting wheel. I used a grinding wheel to take out the sharp edge. It worked nicely after that. I wished I can just roll the fender but theres a high chance of dimples so I decided to just cut and be done with it.
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 04:36 PM
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Any pics of the shave fender? From underneath without wheels maybe
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Dranom
^yeah that's mine
19x9.5 +24
19x11 +30? i cant remember the exact offset
loving the setup man!!! Makes me want to get my car complete even more. At least I know how mine will look now haha.. What suspension are you running?
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