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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 4DoorSupra
^what are you lowered on?
Tanabe springs, 1.5" front, 1" rear. Tokico shocks...

Had to trim the rear fender due to rubbing (and sidewall eating) of the rear tires when loaded up with people or subwoofer and box.

By the way, I like how you "blacked-out" the front "L" in the grill. What did you use?
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 03:18 PM
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Clear bumper lights would look so much better. I agree, 20's might a little to big, but if that what you like. Coming along nice.
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Iansaltes
Tanabe springs, 1.5" front, 1" rear. Tokico shocks...

Had to trim the rear fender due to rubbing (and sidewall eating) of the rear tires when loaded up with people or subwoofer and box.

By the way, I like how you "blacked-out" the front "L" in the grill. What did you use?
Im lowered the same way. I rub in the front when turning but other than that i dont. But i just put them on and havent driven on them yet so might have issues once they settle.

As far as the grill it was painted the same time the car was, using the same paint.
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 03:44 PM
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Also i would like to ask everyone what there opinion was about smoking all the lights black??
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 4DoorSupra
The more i look at it, im starting to agree with alot of you about the wheel size. I like the style but the MMR wheels that i have only come in 20s. Might start looking at other wheels.

Thanks for all your kind comments!
MRR makes those in 17,18, and 19s. i have the same rims (MRR hr3)18s on my car.CAR looks fresh though, the 20s will look good with a kit. here is the pic

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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 4DoorSupra
Also i would like to ask everyone what there opinion was about smoking all the lights black??
Looks good as long as a professional shop does it. Don't use that stuff in a can. It doesnt leave a nice smooth finish. Most paint shops should be able to smoke the lights for you.
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Old Dec 23, 2007 | 06:37 PM
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The fitment is nice but wheels do look kind of big...just wondering, what size tires are you running?
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by lp_yang
MRR makes those in 17,18, and 19s. i have the same rims (MRR hr3)18s on my car.CAR looks fresh though, the 20s will look good with a kit. here is the pic
My mistake!!!

Your car looks great with those 18s, really does look better smaller!

Can i ask what lip you have on your car?

Also are your rims staggered??

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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 05:35 PM
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did you rent the booth? props on doing your own work but i bet whoever let you use the booth was extremely pissed you sprayed their wall to get your spray out pattern...
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 10:05 PM
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LP_Yang, those are 18s? Wow, I would have guessed the were 19s. I guess the full faced wheels look a lot bigger.
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Old Dec 24, 2007 | 10:13 PM
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i think a black pearl lexus emblem on the back would look perfect, other then that im liking the car, maybe some tint next?
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Old Dec 25, 2007 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Dennis-C
did you rent the booth? props on doing your own work but i bet whoever let you use the booth was extremely pissed you sprayed their wall to get your spray out pattern...
nope its my booth..not rented.
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Old Dec 25, 2007 | 07:30 PM
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beautiful car.....love the presence/stance of the LS

The wheels are smokin hot! looks like it's coming together quite nice! GJ!
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Old Dec 25, 2007 | 07:46 PM
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Where in Florida are you?
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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 01:29 PM
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