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Old 08-28-17, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Blkexcoupe
Do you have any light output pics?
I'll have more pics once completed. The output doesn't disappoint. Not as good as good HID projectors, but not bad at all. Still 300% better than halogen.
Old 08-29-17, 06:00 AM
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Wow OG. Very impressive, I need to stop procrastinating and get with you sooner than later to outfit my SC. =)
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Got her all cleaned up. Still debating on whether I should go non vvti or vvti on the 1J install. Sourced a 1J this weekend for only $400.00 but I'm still on the fence about it.
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Gave her a much needed bath.
Old 08-29-17, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Organized Garage Status
I'll have more pics once completed. The output doesn't disappoint. Not as good as good HID projectors, but not bad at all. Still 300% better than halogen.
Gotcha, I haven't driven a car with factory LED yet, so I don't know what it looks like. I've only tried LED bulbs in halogen projectors and those were okay. I'm running TSX projectors in my lights, and I wish their output was wider.

I'm looking forward to seeing the final outcome of your lights.
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Right this minute I'm getting my tires installed on my new wheels at discount tire near my house, ended up buying 4 new tires for 2wheels
got them home
rear has 20mm spacer front doesn't, I think I'm goin to keep these for the front and order 18x10 +22 for my rears, because without that back spacer it would look weak sauce back there
fronts 18x9.5 +35 clear ls400bbk by 3mm without any spacers and is plenty clear!!!
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Old 08-30-17, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by LEXXIUM
Right this minute I'm getting my tires installed on my new wheels at discount tire near my house, ended up buying 4 new tires for 2wheels
got them home
rear has 20mm spacer front doesn't, I think I'm goin to keep these for the front and order 18x10 +22 for my rears, because without that back spacer it would look weak sauce back there
fronts 18x9.5 +35 clear ls400bbk by 3mm without any spacers and is plenty clear!!!
It's funny how all discount tires/america's tires look the same. If I didn't know any better, then I would have thought you were at the one down the street from my house.

You definitely made the right decision running those in the front. I don't think they make those wheels in 18x10 +22. They only have 18x10.5+22 which would be too aggressive for what you want. Try running a 18x9.5 +22 in the rear to get a comparable fit in the rear. You should be able to fit almost any size tire that a 9.5 will allow.
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Originally Posted by Blkexcoupe
It's funny how all discount tires/america's tires look the same. If I didn't know any better, then I would have thought you were at the one down the street from my house.

You definitely made the right decision running those in the front. I don't think they make those wheels in 18x10 +22. They only have 18x10.5+22 which would be too aggressive for what you want. Try running a 18x9.5 +22 in the rear to get a comparable fit in the rear. You should be able to fit almost any size tire that a 9.5 will allow.
I'm running Rota Torque wheels:
18x8.5 - 245/40/18
18x9.5 - 265/35/18
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I went ahead and ordered 10.5 +22 last night, it may be a little aggressive, but I think I'm going to like it!!
i also think with 20mm spacer in the front will look even better I want to go widerrrrr
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Originally Posted by LEXXIUM
I went ahead and ordered 10.5 +22 last night, it may be a little aggressive, but I think I'm going to like it!!
i also think with 20mm spacer in the front will look even better I want to go widerrrrr
You mentioned you bought 4 tires already, what size are the other two?

on a 10.5+22 you're looking at a 265/35/18 with a roll/shave or 275/35/18 with a minor pull.
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Originally Posted by Blkexcoupe
You mentioned you bought 4 tires already, what size are the other two?

on a 10.5+22 you're looking at a 265/35/18 with a roll/shave or 275/35/18 with a minor pull.

Lol all 4 tires are 245/40s ( if I can't trade them back in I'll keep them for the fronts) I know the rears would have to be wider to look decent, I'll probly go either 265 or 275 size
not worrying about the roll or pull, I got a roller on stand by if I need it, I really wanted to roll this anyway from previous owners accident it's all wavy as flock.
i can't wait to get the wheels
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Originally Posted by LEXXIUM
Lol all 4 tires are 245/40s ( if I can't trade them back in I'll keep them for the fronts) I know the rears would have to be wider to look decent, I'll probly go either 265 or 275 size
not worrying about the roll or pull, I got a roller on stand by if I need it, I really wanted to roll this anyway from previous owners accident it's all wavy as flock.
i can't wait to get the wheels
To give you an idea of what it's going to look like this is a 265/35/19 Yokohama S. Drive on a 19x10.5 +23 with shaved fenders and -1.9 degrees of camber. From what I can remember, it only rubbed on big dips and occasionally going up driveways (it was never able to make it up my driveway in this configuration). If you're willing to pull just a little, then you should have no issues.

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Originally Posted by Blkexcoupe
To give you an idea of what it's going to look like this is a 265/35/19 Yokohama S. Drive on a 19x10.5 +23 with shaved fenders and -1.9 degrees of camber. From what I can remember, it only rubbed on big dips and occasionally going up driveways (it was never able to make it up my driveway in this configuration). If you're willing to pull just a little, then you should have no issues.

I wouldn't want any wider that's actually would be perfect for me!!
^^^^^ that's a sexy *** ride!!!!
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Originally Posted by Blkexcoupe
To give you an idea of what it's going to look like this is a 265/35/19 Yokohama S. Drive on a 19x10.5 +23 with shaved fenders and -1.9 degrees of camber. From what I can remember, it only rubbed on big dips and occasionally going up driveways (it was never able to make it up my driveway in this configuration). If you're willing to pull just a little, then you should have no issues.

Car looks sweet man what size are the front wheels? Have anymore pics?
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Originally Posted by LEXXIUM
I wouldn't want any wider that's actually would be perfect for me!!
^^^^^ that's a sexy *** ride!!!!
The only reason I mentioned doing the 9.5 +22 instead was because I figured you'd want more tire once that na-t engine goes in.

Originally Posted by SpectraBlu
Car looks sweet man what size are the front wheels? Have anymore pics?
Fronts were 19x9.5 +24 with a 235/35/19. The car belongs to one of my friends. I've put enough time into this build that I can answer questions like it's my own car.



Meisters were eventually refinished and installed on this manual swapped SC400.


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