Mingofish Atlanta RCF build
05-12-17, 06:17 PM
#136
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Well, found out today 295/30/19 is a no go up front. Not with my current coilovers ride height and +35 off set on my Advans.
The tire scrubs the front and the rear part of the fender liner during full lock.
Guess I'll have to settle for 275 all the way around.
Rafi told me he was running 295/30 on the front of his ISF but I guess his wheel offset must be less and may be his car doesn't have fender liners? Will ask.
But regardless, I'm not going to remove my fender liners to gain the clearance I need so 275 it will be.
Also had a small delay on my cf hood.
Went to the shop for the test fit today. This was the very first time I've seen my hood in person.
I have no idea how light this hood is since I didn't weight it, but it is insanely light.
The fit was identical to the oem hood. Gaps were good and the hood latch worked perfectly. All they gotta do now is finish cutting the grill inset mesh, drill some holes for the heat pad underneath, and clear coat it.
Should be ready next week!!!
The pic is the raw carbon hood mounted on car.
The tire scrubs the front and the rear part of the fender liner during full lock.
Guess I'll have to settle for 275 all the way around.
Rafi told me he was running 295/30 on the front of his ISF but I guess his wheel offset must be less and may be his car doesn't have fender liners? Will ask.
But regardless, I'm not going to remove my fender liners to gain the clearance I need so 275 it will be.
Also had a small delay on my cf hood.
Went to the shop for the test fit today. This was the very first time I've seen my hood in person.
I have no idea how light this hood is since I didn't weight it, but it is insanely light.
The fit was identical to the oem hood. Gaps were good and the hood latch worked perfectly. All they gotta do now is finish cutting the grill inset mesh, drill some holes for the heat pad underneath, and clear coat it.
Should be ready next week!!!
The pic is the raw carbon hood mounted on car.
Last edited by Mingofish; 05-12-17 at 06:23 PM.
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Mingofish (05-13-17)
05-13-17, 05:46 PM
#139
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05-13-17, 05:53 PM
#140
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05-15-17, 05:06 PM
#142
Well, found out today 295/30/19 is a no go up front. Not with my current coilovers ride height and +35 off set on my Advans.
The tire scrubs the front and the rear part of the fender liner during full lock.
Guess I'll have to settle for 275 all the way around.
Rafi told me he was running 295/30 on the front of his ISF but I guess his wheel offset must be less and may be his car doesn't have fender liners? Will ask.
But regardless, I'm not going to remove my fender liners to gain the clearance I need so 275 it will be.
Also had a small delay on my cf hood.
Went to the shop for the test fit today. This was the very first time I've seen my hood in person.
I have no idea how light this hood is since I didn't weight it, but it is insanely light.
The fit was identical to the oem hood. Gaps were good and the hood latch worked perfectly. All they gotta do now is finish cutting the grill inset mesh, drill some holes for the heat pad underneath, and clear coat it.
Should be ready next week!!!
The pic is the raw carbon hood mounted on car.
The tire scrubs the front and the rear part of the fender liner during full lock.
Guess I'll have to settle for 275 all the way around.
Rafi told me he was running 295/30 on the front of his ISF but I guess his wheel offset must be less and may be his car doesn't have fender liners? Will ask.
But regardless, I'm not going to remove my fender liners to gain the clearance I need so 275 it will be.
Also had a small delay on my cf hood.
Went to the shop for the test fit today. This was the very first time I've seen my hood in person.
I have no idea how light this hood is since I didn't weight it, but it is insanely light.
The fit was identical to the oem hood. Gaps were good and the hood latch worked perfectly. All they gotta do now is finish cutting the grill inset mesh, drill some holes for the heat pad underneath, and clear coat it.
Should be ready next week!!!
The pic is the raw carbon hood mounted on car.
05-26-17, 04:40 AM
#143
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
You are lucky if you're gonna get it that soon. Took a grueling 10 months to get the beta hood to this point.
I'm actually taking delivery of the hood today so more pics to come later.
Here's a teaser pic of the hood vent grill that I powder coated last night. It's candy red to match the lip on my rims.
You vent grill will likey he painted. I requested it in raw metal so I can powder coat myself.
Btw congrats on super charger!
05-26-17, 08:44 AM
#145
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05-26-17, 08:48 PM
#146
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05-26-17, 09:00 PM
#147
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Got hood installed today.
Still a lil more work is needed on the final finish of the clear coat. But put it on car anyway for spocom show tomorrow. Will come back off and back to body shop following week.
Few pics from my driveway.
Will try to upload some pics from car show tomorrow. MisterEun will be there. Not sure if anyone else local on CL that's going.
Still a lil more work is needed on the final finish of the clear coat. But put it on car anyway for spocom show tomorrow. Will come back off and back to body shop following week.
Few pics from my driveway.
Will try to upload some pics from car show tomorrow. MisterEun will be there. Not sure if anyone else local on CL that's going.
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Mingofish (05-28-17)
05-26-17, 11:49 PM
#149
Got hood installed today.
Still a lil more work is needed on the final finish of the clear coat. But put it on car anyway for spocom show tomorrow. Will come back off and back to body shop following week.
Few pics from my driveway.
Will try to upload some pics from car show tomorrow. MisterEun will be there. Not sure if anyone else local on CL that's going.
Still a lil more work is needed on the final finish of the clear coat. But put it on car anyway for spocom show tomorrow. Will come back off and back to body shop following week.
Few pics from my driveway.
Will try to upload some pics from car show tomorrow. MisterEun will be there. Not sure if anyone else local on CL that's going.
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Mingofish (05-28-17)
05-27-17, 07:27 AM
#150
The hood latch works exactly like oem. No issues to worry about.
You are lucky if you're gonna get it that soon. Took a grueling 10 months to get the beta hood to this point.
I'm actually taking delivery of the hood today so more pics to come later.
Here's a teaser pic of the hood vent grill that I powder coated last night. It's candy red to match the lip on my rims.
You vent grill will likey he painted. I requested it in raw metal so I can powder coat myself.
Btw congrats on super charger!
You are lucky if you're gonna get it that soon. Took a grueling 10 months to get the beta hood to this point.
I'm actually taking delivery of the hood today so more pics to come later.
Here's a teaser pic of the hood vent grill that I powder coated last night. It's candy red to match the lip on my rims.
You vent grill will likey he painted. I requested it in raw metal so I can powder coat myself.
Btw congrats on super charger!