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Old Sep 27, 2013 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by InfamousLS
Great quality build!

How do you like the Megan LCA's? Ive been debating between them or the longer OEM ones. Im really starting to think Megan has uped their quality over the last few years.
I think they are very well made. I went with Megan because I wanted rubber joints instead of heim joints like on Figs and Battle Version because they are quieter. They have plenty of adjustability too.

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Hahaha "Like my corgis like I loke my cars... low and wide" im stealing that hahahaha
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damn looking good homie!! I'm in love with that fabulous grill!! my suspension arms just came in also can't wait to put them on and have the car track correctly!! keep up the good work.
Thanks! Can't wait to see your car with the arms on.

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The car looks amazing on the SSR's. Maybe I should have gotten those instead of Works.

I like that Fabulous grille too. Keep up the good work man!
Thanks! I've always thought the SP1 was such a plain looking wheel but I think it fits my car perfectly.

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What's the neg camber in back at for this fitment?
Thanks

I'm running -5 all around for now. I think I can get -6 if I play with the eccentric bolts in the front. The rear can get way more but I just want it to match all around.
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Old Sep 27, 2013 | 03:50 PM
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I was about to get new center caps to replace the ugly sticker ones then I peeled them off and found out they were the ones I wanted in the first place.


THATS AWESOME!!

Car looks great
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Old Sep 27, 2013 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by chrispy
Thanks! I've always thought the SP1 was such a plain looking wheel but I think it fits my car perfectly.
Yeah, I thought the SP1 would look weird on the LS so I went with Works instead.

The brushed aluminum finish makes your wheels stand out a lot and look amazing on your car.
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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 05:30 PM
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love it looks so good
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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 07:38 PM
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Chrispy,

Car looks great! I love those wheels. What are the specs on the wheels?
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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by chrispy
Small update. Since I got my coilovers my front upper control arms keep banging the top so I cut some holes.

I used a 2 1/2 inch hole saw. A carbide one is more expensive but it will cut much smoother and last longer.



Look to see where it's banging and drill a pilot hole to the top.



Then use that hole you made to guide the holesaw down.





Use some sandpaper and smooth out the edges. I made a slight mistake so I had to touch up a few spots.



I covered the top with some tape and sprayed it with some paint so it won't rust. Then I used touchup paint for the top. I'm looking for a rubber gasket that fits the hole to keep the dust out. It's nice because the LS has engine covers to hide the holes. I have no more UCA banging problems.

I should have more updates coming soon.
When doing this... does this weaking the body of the car at all? I want to do this but I am worried about ruining the strength of the frame/body by drilling a hole next to where all contact from the suspension to the car is absorbed.

If not, then this shall be my new project this week!
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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 11:57 AM
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Damn those center caps.... LOL
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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by InfamousLS
When doing this... does this weaking the body of the car at all? I want to do this but I am worried about ruining the strength of the frame/body by drilling a hole next to where all contact from the suspension to the car is absorbed.

If not, then this shall be my new project this week!
LoL!! wont hurt your car....

may hurt ur nose if you dont do it and have that airbag explode in your face from the next pothole
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Old Oct 1, 2013 | 06:26 AM
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haha

ohhh sooo excited to drill holes in my engine bay!
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Old Oct 19, 2013 | 12:05 PM
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Update soon!

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Old Oct 20, 2013 | 10:54 AM
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Installed my Junction Produce Type 2 quad exhaust. I had to cut the stock bumper to fit them.

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I love them!
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Old Oct 20, 2013 | 11:26 AM
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Excellent.
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Old Oct 20, 2013 | 03:39 PM
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so good it really sets it off
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 07:27 AM
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Wow! Those mufflers are huge! They look good.
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Old Oct 21, 2013 | 01:02 PM
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Thanks guys! Here's a sound clip.

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