My car is no longer bone stock (no 56k)
#19
Car looks awesome!!!
I would suggest do the following mods in this order:
1. Tint (35% all around - except of course the front windshield). Hey Darius, the problem you pointed out about the tint turning purple is only applicable to bad quality tint film. I have had mine now for about 2 years and it looks exactly the same as the day I had it put on.
2. Trunk spoiler
3. O1 tails
4. Mufflers (assuming you will not be doing any bodykit upgrade, otherwise first get a body kit and then get mufflers that go with the body kit. What I mean by that is that some mufflers don't come out far enough on some bumpers and other details like that.
I would suggest do the following mods in this order:
1. Tint (35% all around - except of course the front windshield). Hey Darius, the problem you pointed out about the tint turning purple is only applicable to bad quality tint film. I have had mine now for about 2 years and it looks exactly the same as the day I had it put on.
2. Trunk spoiler
3. O1 tails
4. Mufflers (assuming you will not be doing any bodykit upgrade, otherwise first get a body kit and then get mufflers that go with the body kit. What I mean by that is that some mufflers don't come out far enough on some bumpers and other details like that.
Last edited by Hameed; 09-25-04 at 04:28 AM.
#21
I forgot to answer your question; I think your next mod should be mufflers. IMO the stock muffler look a little small for such a large bodied car. As far as tint, my personal taste is no tint. Just clean windows. I thinted my other cars and it just loook HORRIBLE over time. It turns purple and, I don't know if you have kids, but the contant finger-painting on the window just destroys it. Since we have auto-dimming mirrors, tint isn't a necessity. The VERY NEXT mod MUST be a ClubLexus Signature so we can read a little about your whip
As for tint, I had %35 llumar on my last car (pro install) and it held up well for years. I don't have kids and think I may like the look with tint. Unfortunately, there are no reputable installers in my area, so I will need to take a day and drive two hours up to Chicago for the install.
Once I get more organized, I'll appeal to the Photoshop gurus on a sig.
Tkankoi, it was the pic you posted of your car that helped me decide to go with the rims. :-) Captain Bone, they are 2pc Speedline Corse 2210's. 19x8/19.9,5 with 245/35 and 275/30 Pilot Sport A/S on them.
Darden, I had to paint my calipers once these rims went on. I got stickers here on cl and did the best I could (5 coats black, 3 coats clear over sticker).
Hameed, %35 is what went with last time, I like that look. I'm still not sure what trunk spoiler to go with, I don't want to go stock because of the whole 3rd brake light issue. Thankfully, there are plenty of threads/pics of my choices here on CL. I intentionally didn't mention 01 tails to see if someone mentioned them. When I first joined CL I thought the difference wasn't worth the $$$. Now, I can't stop thinking how they would improve the look of the rear. No body kit this year, maybe down the road.
Thanks again for the kind comments. Btw, I ragged on the camera, but it actually does take decent pix considering it's cost. It's one of the $60 SiPix 4mp cameras from the deals forum thread.
#22
Lookks great!!! As far as your next MOD....Don't put on sides if you are not going to do the front bumper atleast. They won't line up well with the stocks....you can get a lip and sides then wait to get the rear bumper later...or you can take the plunge and do it all at once!!
DAnny
DAnny
#24
Originally posted by Hameed
1. Tint (35% all around - except of course the front windshield). Hey Darius, the problem you pointed out about the tint turning purple is only applicable to bad quality tint film. I have had mine now for about 2 years and it looks exactly the same as the day I had it put on.
1. Tint (35% all around - except of course the front windshield). Hey Darius, the problem you pointed out about the tint turning purple is only applicable to bad quality tint film. I have had mine now for about 2 years and it looks exactly the same as the day I had it put on.
Last edited by TwentyTen; 09-25-04 at 09:52 AM.