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Old 08-14-10, 03:53 AM
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great build thread. Cant wait to see the finish product.
Love those wheels.
Old 08-14-10, 11:16 AM
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this awesome built. cant wait to see in the end. sexeyRims
Old 08-16-10, 01:34 AM
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Originally Posted by VipDout
Looks good Mark,

What size tires did you choose for the front, maybe size smaller would help with clearance issues.

I had a 215/35/19 on a 9.5 before
what i said
Old 08-16-10, 10:30 PM
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LOL don't worry about the 'vip' color. There have been vip cars that were flat tan, flat black, battleship grey, yada yada yada.

Your car is on point. The kit is a bit sporty, but it flows with your build. It's all good!

VIP is all about the overall stance of your car. There is no real form, as long as it all flows.

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Old 08-17-10, 02:48 PM
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Hey guys I just received some camera phone pics of the beginning of my fender mods. I need some knowledgeable opinions quickly about how you think it looks? Other comments are welcome as well. Its getting closer by the day!!
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Old 08-17-10, 02:50 PM
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May have to go with some thinner tires on the front to really get it to sit right. Or maybe a little camber?
Old 08-17-10, 03:13 PM
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looking good man. both thinner tire as well as camber will help alot
Old 08-17-10, 03:31 PM
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send your intercooler to these guys

http://www.mirrorfinishpolishing.com/

awesome work
Old 08-17-10, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by speedaddic
send your intercooler to these guys

http://www.mirrorfinishpolishing.com/

awesome work
Thanks I will check them out.
Old 08-17-10, 10:03 PM
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front is more aggressive than the rear? also, did you add a spacer in the front? it looks much different than that on the previous pics.

Are you sure you like that aftermarket "flair" look when going with vip style? Did you bring them pics of how you wanted yours to look? last, it looks like they are going to pull the rear too much possibly.
Old 08-17-10, 10:59 PM
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Personally, with custom fender flares, you should add spacers in the back to flush it out more. The fronts look ok, but you'll need narrower tires.
Old 08-18-10, 06:18 AM
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Looks good!
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Originally Posted by excluesive
Are you sure you like that aftermarket "flair" look when going with vip style? Did you bring them pics of how you wanted yours to look? last, it looks like they are going to pull the rear too much possibly.
looks much better than the east cost flares with no bodyline...being in the bodyshop business for awhile, this one looks much better in my opinion, just needs an oem type lip on the edges.

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Old 08-18-10, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by speedaddic
looks much better than the east cost flares with no bodyline...being in the bodyshop business for awhile, this one looks much better in my opinion, just needs an oem type lip on the edges.
I'm not trying to go in on Automan, neither am I beefing and saying my fenders are better. But I will say that with my fenders I didn't lose a damn thing with regards to the body line. The dudes offsets are effectly the same as mine 19x10+0 vs 20x11+12. Main reason why I mentioned it could possibly be too aggressive of body work.

I was putting questions that he could ask himself, not saying I am any better than anyone. Chill man. Has nothing to do with East vs West vs South vs Texas.
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The build looks great! Quality build! Should of stretched the tires. Or now you can use those Wheels for the streets and get More agressive ones for shows

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