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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 11:57 AM
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Here is an update to an update.

Having to wait a little over 3 months for parts to come in is stressfull. It makes you think crazy thoughts when spending that kind of money overseas and have nothing to show for it right away. Well I finally finish this transformation stage.

I took off the Vizage Bodykit and went with something JDM. I now have a Hippo Sleek Bodykit. A brand new IC fills the huge gaping hole I found in the front bumper. I am grillin now! (haha)

Figuring that I need to do something even more and "Go Big", I also went with custom Brembo Big Brake Kit. I didn't want them in the front only, I wanted them in the back too. The front set up uses a 15" rotor cramed into an 18" Volk wheel. The rear uses a 14" rotor. :jawDrop: I really like how it came out. :bigSmile:

Since Brembo doesn't make a kit that fits for the car, The custom brackets I had cnced were made out of Colbalt. Also just in case I sent in a patent for it. I don't think I will be selling them this year, but maybe next year, depends on how many really want them.

Good and bad comments always welcome. Enjoy!












Possibly NWS pics following:
http://www.digitalgiant.com/blulex5s...j/IMG_0601.jpg
http://www.digitalgiant.com/blulex5s...j/IMG_0636.jpg
http://www.digitalgiant.com/blulex5s...j/IMG_0615.jpg
http://www.digitalgiant.com/blulex5s...j/IMG_0636.jpg
http://www.digitalgiant.com/blulex5s...j/IMG_0620.jpg

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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 12:01 PM
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Nice IS with tasteful mods...ah, and the ladies seem to like it too
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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 12:07 PM
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very nice
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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 12:10 PM
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Damn! Those rotors are stuffed in there!!!! Any more, and the calipers wouldn't fit. The car looks hot, I love the huge FMIC.
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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 12:13 PM
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very nice mario !! cant wait to see it in person oh yea the chicks are
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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 12:43 PM
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1st - wrong forum, moved.

2nd - please respect the people viewing this thread from work when you post.

nice ride.

Thanks
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 12:06 AM
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Very nice Mario!
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 02:48 AM
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nice car.......
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 08:52 AM
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Wow Mario nice transformation since the last time i saw your car.. The brakes are a tight fit but I'm sure they stop on a Dime.. LOL All the work and waiting sure looks like it paid off.. Looking Good.. Oh and the ladies..well, you know...
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 03:14 PM
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mmmmmm, me lieks


got any info on approx. cost/name of company that cnc'd the brackets for you? i need some done for a lil custom surprise
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 04:42 PM
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man, those brakes look just like mine!! they're still in the works though, PM sent!!!
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 06:40 PM
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damn those brembo's BARELY fit! sickness.
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Old Mar 30, 2007 | 07:09 AM
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Thanks for the comments guys. I feel its a big step up from where I had it before. I had to add the huge front mount IC because the other one didn't look right, So now I am "Grillin"

The brakes definitely stop, but on a hair not a dime..haha.



Originally Posted by PureDrifter
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got any info on approx. cost/name of company that cnc'd the brackets for you? i need some done for a lil custom surprise
Cost is TBD, place to get them from is me. With that said not sure if selling them is an option right now unless 10 or more people want them.



Originally Posted by Xotic sC
damn those brembo's BARELY fit! sickness.
Its packed tighter than a can of sardines.
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Old Mar 31, 2007 | 08:53 AM
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very beautifoooolll well built car.....
im lovin it
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