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Old Aug 27, 2014 | 09:42 AM
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thanks warandcar, appreciate it.

related question, maybe someone knows or an admin can chime in, since I'm a new member, is this 600-800 price range high enough that it will require me to get a voucher to post them for sale? I can't say I know anyone well enough on CL, but certainly the chief admins over at Acurazine.com can vouch for me or if any CL members are members there too. I was an Acurazine Chapter Leader in TX and had many forum member transactions that are still visible on the forum today under my username Austintaper, including buying a car and wheels from a member, along with my sales to others including floor mats, wheels, splash guards, etc.
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Old Aug 29, 2014 | 07:55 AM
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the spending spree is over for this week...ordered the following over the last few days:

BC Racing coilovers, running 12k/10k spring rates
K3 Projekt F2 wheels, 20/9 & 20/10.5
SPC camber kit
new tires, 245/30 and 275/30

All deliveries coming next week, hopefully installed by this time next week.

To those running 20's, I plan to run about 1-2 finger gap above tire. Do you think I'll need to roll/shave fenders to avoid rubbing or will I be ok? Any other concerns or advice?
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Old Aug 29, 2014 | 10:08 AM
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Please post pictures when you are done.
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Old Aug 30, 2014 | 08:16 AM
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Curious, does anyone know the total production #'s for our cars? I was interested to learn how many were produced by color. I did search but didn't find anything.
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Old Sep 3, 2014 | 09:31 AM
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If anyone knows of a GS that's been totaled and parting out, let me know please. I'm looking for some of the plastic clips for the engine bay circled below, as mine is missing a few. I don't have enough posts yet to post a WTB thread in classified so if anyone runs across any wrecked G's, let me know.

Aside from that, does anyone know if I can pick these up at a local store maybe?
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Old Sep 3, 2014 | 09:57 AM
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You can get those on Amazon. I bought a box of them for less than $10
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Old Sep 3, 2014 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by darinmg
You can get those on Amazon. I bought a box of them for less than $10
perfect thanks!
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Old Sep 25, 2014 | 05:31 AM
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Wheels put on yesterday! Unfortunately I had to leave town last night, so coils and camber kit will be done Monday. Crap phone pic for now.


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Old Sep 25, 2014 | 07:14 AM
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sweet wheels bro! is this pic before lowering? and was the pic on theprevious page a website pic or yours?
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Old Sep 25, 2014 | 11:55 AM
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Yes this picture is stock suspension and ride height. I will be lowering it slightly with coilovers on Monday. The previous picture was taken from the K3 Projekt website and was my inspiration for this car.
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Old Sep 25, 2014 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by doctordank
Yes this picture is stock suspension and ride height. I will be lowering it slightly with coilovers on Monday. The previous picture was taken from the K3 Projekt website and was my inspiration for this car.
Sweet!! Post pics after yo0u do the drop please sir and good luck w/your build!
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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 11:54 AM
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Quick update, I installed the BC Racing coilovers, SPC arms/ball joints front/rear and new 20x9 & 20x10.5 wheels from The K3 Projekt, a specialty wheel designer in FL.

Next up, caliper/rotor upgrades & F sport sway bar this year and I/h/e next year. Here's a few pics:












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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 07:37 PM
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Looks clean.

Where did you buy your BC coilovers from? I'm buying a set soon too.
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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 07:49 PM
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One of the sponsored vendors, JH Auto Racing. They sold me the coils, the SPC camber kit for front and rear, along with a set of new tires. Everything was delivered quickly and correctly.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/clu...est-price.html
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Old Oct 3, 2014 | 11:15 AM
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Hey Doc...INCREIBLE car man! WOW!! its absolutely gorgeous! I'm very jealous yet very happy for you!

Perhaps you could assist me with a train of though im currently dealing with, as you just purchased your GS. As not to improperly take this thread in a wrong direction, I will PM you.

But your car is beautiful! Great choices (color/wheels)!
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