Wheels or Kit?
10-04-09, 04:23 PM
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Ice, what kits are you considering? Full bumper replacements or lip kits? For bumper replacements I do like the ones by Job Design (Difference) and another by Admiration (Ricercato). Problem is that they both are insanely pricey. Also both would require replacement foglights too. I want a kit now, but looking for something subtle. I'm on a continuing search as you will I'm sure. I did wheels first and then HKS coilovers. The wheels are coming in about 4 weeks from Work. Hopefully after the wheels and the drop I can be content. I just don't like the '07 front bumpers. An '08 conversion as you had mention is a great idea if doable for a good price. I'm interested to see what kit you decide on should you take this route.
10-04-09, 07:43 PM
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Ice, what kits are you considering? Full bumper replacements or lip kits? For bumper replacements I do like the ones by Job Design (Difference) and another by Admiration (Ricercato). Problem is that they both are insanely pricey. Also both would require replacement foglights too. I want a kit now, but looking for something subtle. I'm on a continuing search as you will I'm sure. I did wheels first and then HKS coilovers. The wheels are coming in about 4 weeks from Work. Hopefully after the wheels and the drop I can be content. I just don't like the '07 front bumpers. An '08 conversion as you had mention is a great idea if doable for a good price. I'm interested to see what kit you decide on should you take this route.
I like the 08 bumper but not the 08 grill or I would have done the conversion.
10-04-09, 09:23 PM
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No, that's not true.
I am interested in a kit ONLY because I am a modder at heart.....but I really don't want one. They change the car but are a pain in the butt. Great for garage queens and weekend warriors but too much drama for daily driving. I want to drive, bob and weave, put my foot in it sometimes, take curves in a haste......not look out for every curb and dip....watching out for that parking cement thingy. I've been there before and I'm not feeling it.
Plus, I really believe the 3GS does not need a kit. It has a tall body. A kit makes it even taller taking away any sleekness the car has.
I may still get one some day when the car is no longer a daily....if I have it that long. WHeels do more of what I am looking for. 5 spokes have that bold and expressive presense when they are turning and even when they are sitting still. Those big spokes really pick up the eye. You're drawn to them.
I'm too cheap to do both at the same time so it's one or the other.
I know what I'm going to do.
I am interested in a kit ONLY because I am a modder at heart.....but I really don't want one. They change the car but are a pain in the butt. Great for garage queens and weekend warriors but too much drama for daily driving. I want to drive, bob and weave, put my foot in it sometimes, take curves in a haste......not look out for every curb and dip....watching out for that parking cement thingy. I've been there before and I'm not feeling it.
Plus, I really believe the 3GS does not need a kit. It has a tall body. A kit makes it even taller taking away any sleekness the car has.
I may still get one some day when the car is no longer a daily....if I have it that long. WHeels do more of what I am looking for. 5 spokes have that bold and expressive presense when they are turning and even when they are sitting still. Those big spokes really pick up the eye. You're drawn to them.
I'm too cheap to do both at the same time so it's one or the other.
I know what I'm going to do.
10-07-09, 11:37 AM
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Regardless of a kit, or wheels u need to drive carefully. my kit requires very little maintenance, I drive up to bump stops and speed bumps with no problems . I'm low though and that's why I have to be careful
10-07-09, 03:10 PM
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Well, I've decided. I've placed my order for new wheels. Can't wait to get them. I'm gonna miss the Work T1S though. They are very popular and have incredible street cred. There is a T1S thread on G35Driver I joined and you guys should see the fabulous pics in that thread. SO it's a little hard to let go of a wheel that served me well and has the props.
Thanks to you guys I will probably do the kit as well. Not crazy about it but modding is in the blood and you all know how we do.....we can't help ourselves.
Thanks to you guys I will probably do the kit as well. Not crazy about it but modding is in the blood and you all know how we do.....we can't help ourselves.
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