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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 06:28 PM
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Sup CL I made the newby thread about two weeks ago and now would like to get straight into what I enjoy the most (MODS!!!)Being that shes my dailydriver the mods list are not too long as of now but I'm shooting for that simple clean look for now..

Mods List.
Suspension
Wheels
Clean up head lights
01up tail lights
Lip/Grill (shooting towards OEM TTE Lip and Grill)
Paint/body work
OEM window visor
Few interior pieces like armrest maybe seats by the time I get around to it.

Needs to be fixed/worked on list
Transmission fluid change,new filter and reselling with FIPG
OEM timming belt,water pump,tensioner ect ect
New ac comp
p/s pump has a small leak
New ball joints,lower and upper control arms,inner and outer tie rod ends
And what ever else ******s up along he way.

On a better note I just received my Megan Ez streets in the mail today and I pick up a set of 18" IS wheels from my boy the other day.



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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 06:31 PM
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great start OP, but there's a build section on the very top of the 2GS forums, mods might move it there. :P post us with updates
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 06:35 PM
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by BBRolex
great start OP, but there's a build section on the very top of the 2GS forums, mods might move it there. :P post us with updates

Thanks man and mods feel free to move if in the wrong section.
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 06:42 PM
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Next day off is Thursday so hopefully I can get around to installing wheels and EZStreets.ill post more pics of the car as it sits tomorrow..

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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 06:48 PM
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Ide keep the OEM 17's and ditch the IS wheels. Put the coils on and some 30mm spacers on it untill you get wheels.

Originally Posted by whazzzzuup
I did a 33mm front and a 38mm in the rear with no rubbing. The stock wheels have such conservative fitment.


33mm:


Kics 30mm+8mm spacer (38mm total):

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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 07:09 PM
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Very nice car but make sure to change your lower ball joints before lowering. Happy modding
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 07:46 PM
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yes, nice car. i got Megan EZ's also but havent put them on yet. Need to put my Moog Ball Joints on also. Funny i had the chrome IS wheels on but are selling mine as i didn't like them. Nice car, love the black interior
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Originally Posted by TI II
Ide keep the OEM 17's and ditch the IS wheels. Put the coils on and some 30mm spacers on it untill you get wheels.
I agree. Keep the stock 17's and just slam it. That's how I'm rollin right now.
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Old Feb 5, 2013 | 07:20 AM
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Thanks fellas andI thought about keep my stockies for a while but they are not as fresh when u look at them up close, I even priced to get them P/c but didnt want to spend 300 + on stock 17s plus they need tires.So I just said scerw it and bought the Is wheels from a buddy for 400 with o.k. tires. Also not trying to go super low for now.I've had a hand full of cars slammed on their nuts and I honestly think its the best look for any car,but Tampa Fl. Streets are horrible to drive on and I want to keep the GS in one solid piece for as long as I can.Also thanks for the heads up on the ball joints ill be ordering them today.
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welcome aboard clean ride
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welcome! hope the coilovers treat you well.
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How much do you want for your stock 17's? PM me.
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 04:36 AM
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Thanks guys...
TI II thanks man but I'm a hoarder when it comes to spare car parts lol.
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