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Old 10-18-10, 06:51 PM
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Wow, the front lip fitment is horrible
Old 10-18-10, 09:18 PM
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Yea the front lip is not a good fit at all, I would send that **** back!
Old 10-18-10, 10:14 PM
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shouldnt have any excuses for road hazards until you are dumped like i was or like VIS250P is. I know i couldnt even go into my complex. but thats how low VIP is.
Old 10-18-10, 10:56 PM
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why are you stretching so much in the rear? i ran 245/35/19 +22 10.5 in the rear and it was fine.
Old 10-18-10, 11:11 PM
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the front lip is standard for most aftermarket kits. every one i have seen required minor fitting. easy with a drum on a die grinder or even a body saw.
Old 12-04-10, 03:18 AM
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Update:
Thanks for all comments!
Now small update:
New LED tailights:

And VIP rope's: Fusa and Tsuna, made by Junction Produce:

And all stuff ready to fitt:

First exhaust:
Ugly diesel exhaust box:


So box was removed and on the left side installed mounthing bracket for second box:

And fitted new exhaust:

New coilovers:


That was done few weeks ago, when I get some nice weather I try make few shoots.
Next I must roll arches to sit down more and get camber kit.
And I have small problem - toe covers in rear bumper - I got used bumper from IS250/350 without covers, I was sure that my old ones will fit but there are too big. Why?? bumper is oem
Old 12-04-10, 05:46 AM
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nice progress on your car lad. Where abouts in Kerry are ya? Im from Carlow but i moved over to the states a couple of years ago.
Old 12-04-10, 06:50 AM
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That's quite a transformation your car's going thru. After the respray, you should probably look into getting a clear bra as well so you don't get all of those rock chips again.
Old 12-04-10, 07:03 AM
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Just slam it and it well look 10x better
Old 12-04-10, 09:54 AM
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Nice works so far!
Old 12-04-10, 10:19 AM
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Looking good so far, can't wait to see more pics!
Old 12-04-10, 10:23 AM
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car looks good, nice thread
Old 12-04-10, 10:51 AM
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I like the updates. How's the Wald fitment?
Old 12-04-10, 04:30 PM
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where did you get those tail lights? they came like that?
Old 12-04-10, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by DaveyIS
where did you get those tail lights? they came like that?
yes, I got them from ebay.


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