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Update: New Centercaps,F-Sport Swaybars & Black Pearl Emblems!

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Old 02-09-11, 01:38 AM
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Default Update: New Centercaps,F-Sport Swaybars & Black Pearl Emblems!

Picked up F-Sport Swaybars because I can't take a turn without feeling like I'm going to capsize in my own seat. Went to Tommy@Musicbox, installed it in no time flat. After he put it on I felt an immediate and drastic improvement in handling! Wow. It's night and day! The car turns flatter and has a more precise response of the wheel! I feel much more confident with the traction and control of the car..although the ride degrades a tiny amount, the pros far outweigh the cons! Highly recommend




Centercaps:

After going to America's tire they broke one of my centercaps trying to put the wheel on the balance. They reimbursed the cost but I decided it was time for an upgrade! I only did 2 so one side has the new caps and the other side still has the original ones..just so if I get bored on one side, I can walk around and stare at the other side!




What they look like on the wheel.




I also just got my detail service from Ken's On the Spot Mobile Detailing from a LivingSocial Coupon. Must say getting your car claybar'd,buffed and polished is simply amazing! The paint is smooth like the day I bought it. So I decided to take a few pictures. I've been wanting black pearl emblems for so long just to complete the image I had in mind for the GS350..goes pretty well with my anthracite wheels too!









Yummy..



One last picture! Notice the original centercaps..




Thanks for viewing all and let me know what you guys think!


PS: I'm getting my Tanabe Sustec Pro 5's installed tomorrow..stay tuned!

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Very nice!!!
Old 02-09-11, 06:28 AM
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Nice, where did you get the black pearl emblems!
Old 02-09-11, 11:14 AM
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Nice

Old 02-09-11, 11:57 AM
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I think I recognize that parking lot... Arden Fair Mall???
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nice!

you passenger front lining / rubber trim got pulled down?
Old 02-09-11, 04:37 PM
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^ good eye. That thing needs to come off when the car is lowered.

Looks good
Old 02-09-11, 05:13 PM
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Well done! Subtle and classy
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Nice ride!
I'm startin to like the 3g's more and more.
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very nice, I also like the anthracite finish.
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Thanks everybody! Glad you guys like what you see.

Originally Posted by bigblack06
Nice, where did you get the black pearl emblems!
Pieced them together from a couple members on here!

Originally Posted by Kcook700
I think I recognize that parking lot... Arden Fair Mall???
Heh, nope!

Originally Posted by rominl
nice!

you passenger front lining / rubber trim got pulled down?
Originally Posted by passnu2
^ good eye. That thing needs to come off when the car is lowered.

Looks good
Haha good eye indeed Henry..and Mike the car is lowered already on NF210's but after the coils we took the rubber lining off. Stance is amazing but I might have to raise it back up a half an inch or so. It's bottomed out on the coils right now I'll post pics soon.

Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Well done! Subtle and classy
Thanks man, exactly what I was trying to achieve!

Originally Posted by cmara2k9
Nice ride!
I'm startin to like the 3g's more and more.
Glad to hear it!
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Clean. I like. A lot.

And sway bars make a big diff!
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Originally Posted by Mesca
Picked up F-Sport Swaybars because I can't take a turn without feeling like I'm going to capsize in my own seat. Went to Tommy@Musicbox, installed it in no time flat. After he put it on I felt an immediate and drastic improvement in handling! Wow. It's night and day! The car turns flatter and has a more precise response of the wheel! I feel much more confident with the traction and control of the car..although the ride degrades a tiny amount, the pros far outweigh the cons! Highly recommend
My brand new F Sport sway bars was installed about a week ago... I did not feel the "drastic" improvement like you did... Maybe my sense is very retarded?? I really don't feel much of difference, to be honest, maybe a bit more confidence when I did a 270 degree on ramp at 50 mph.
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what offset you have on your front wheels
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Originally Posted by memasterac
My brand new F Sport sway bars was installed about a week ago... I did not feel the "drastic" improvement like you did... Maybe my sense is very retarded?? I really don't feel much of difference, to be honest, maybe a bit more confidence when I did a 270 degree on ramp at 50 mph.
You can try punching out of a right turn, or a quick lane change. I mean if you drive normally, you're not gonna feel a big difference, that's the beauty of it, it retains much of the ride still. It's only when you do some "spirited driving" when the full benefits be noticed.

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what offset you have on your front wheels
Unsure, custom made from IForged!


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