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RAVSPEC RX350 - Finally done (Artisan Spirit Wide Body)

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Old 04-27-17, 11:59 PM
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Default RAVSPEC RX350 - Finally done (Artisan Spirit Wide Body)

Have the kit for almost a year. Finally force to put it on. Display at RavSpec x RAYS Wheels booth at New York International Auto Show (last week).

Here are some pics, enjoy !

** Artisan Spirit Wide Body Complete Kit
** RSR Spring Drop
** RAYS Variance Versus V.V.5.2S
** Nexen Roadian HP Street Sport SUV Tires


















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Old 04-28-17, 03:24 AM
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The wheels are OK but the rest is a bit over the top for me, a little over styled.
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I can appreciate the time and effort that went into it, but a little too much for my taste.
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Love it! Love what you did with over the wings! Love the chrome wheels!
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Not a fan...looks overdone and too ricer, but I'm sure some people will like it. The black wheels look way better than the chrome ones; chrome ones looked oddly small. Front lip and side skirts aren't bad though.
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I like the last Pic with the black wheels. Fenders really change the look, close up the wheel wells (plus drop) and hide the black plastic fenders. I can appreciate the time and effort put into this project! Good job.
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Thanks for sharing. I personally like the black rims best. Also wish the front under spoiler/lip was black, would give it a more aggressive look.

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Have the kit for almost a year. Finally force to put it on. Display at RavSpec x RAYS Wheels booth at New York International Auto Show (last week).

Here are some pics, enjoy !

** Artisan Spirit Wide Body Complete Kit
** RSR Spring Drop
** RAYS Variance Versus V.V.5.2S
** Nexen Roadian HP Street Sport SUV Tires


















Old 04-28-17, 12:49 PM
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The rear looks very mean I can appreciate the effort that went into this showcar.

But overall I agree with the above sentiment - a bit overboard for what is probably the slowest mid-size luxury SUV. Not sure what audience this kit is targeting.

We need more performance upgrades! Otherwise all show, no go with this kit.

Also 20" rims are too small for something this aggressive.
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Love the Chrome wheels but the rest is just to over the top for this type of vechicle.
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how much was the whole kit?
Old 06-23-17, 01:26 PM
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Not in love, but I actually like it. Could go with either wheel color personally.

Although, would be more excited if there were performance mods (motor/suspension) asides from the springs.
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I like the rear-door black spoiler but everything else on a slow SUV is amusing.
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The black wheels look better. The chrome ones remind me of an Aztek.
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The squared off wheel arches are not a great look. It may be better served with a lower offset wheel with a lip, like the Artisan NX200t.



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