brociouz

iTrader: (65)

Hey guys, so I recently picked up a set of Volk GT-F's in MDC with gunmetal accents from pocky (these wheels look better on TP anyway ). I'm currently using a borrowed set of blue Muteki lug nuts (courtesy of rcracer, thanks again man!) and am dropped on BC Racing Coilovers. I'm looking for opinions on a number of things.

1) Caliper color. I originally wanted F-Sport blue since it would play off my blue puddle lights, blue door lights (I bought the clear lenses obviously), and blue illuminated door sills. However, I'm worried that this will look ricey not only because of the color, but due to the fact that I don't have a BBK and painting my stock calipers might seem... disingenuous? So I was considering glossy black instead. I would be putting a silver Lexus decal on my calipers regardless of the color, to match my TP.

2) Lug nut color. Blue, gunmetal or something else? My current plan is to go with Rays Duraluminum lugs in gunmetal, to match the wheel accents and brand match (Rays = Volk) as well.

3) Coilover drop. *Puts flame suit on,* I think I want to raise my car a bit... I know, I know. Take it easy on me people. I want to raise it for a number of reasons. (a) I'm scraping on mild inclines even when I angle my wheels. (b) I kind of want the wheel lip to be concentric with the fender, more aesthetically pleasing IMO. (c) I'm rubbing ALL the time, not just on dips. I know I can heat and hammer that plastic tab, but I don't like the idea of fender mods. (d) I have some noticeable negative camber in the rear, which will hurt my tire life.

All opinions are welcome. I'll try to get more pics up tonight. I know the drop looks nice, but is it worth the hassle...

projectdna

iTrader: (56)

where's the "none of the above" option?

it looks fine as-is.

brociouz

iTrader: (65)

^ Haha, I actually did mean to add more options including that but clicked okay too early and I can't edit a poll. At the very least, I need to paint my calipers.

projectdna

iTrader: (56)

at the most, paint the calipers but leave off the decal.

JoshIS408

iTrader: (11)

Damn thats the stance i really want, but if your rubbing and scraping alot, i might be cool off coils. Guess air it is...maybe, dont like that big tank! ....

Honestly, i would raise the car up a bit if it bugs you and just get your calipers painted Black with a white Lexus Decal. That would look good and give it that nice warm OEM look and feel. Just my personal opinion.

svntwosix

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Not sure if that's a finger gap or not, but I have a finger gap on mine. The rubbing is gone unless I turn the steering wheel all the way for U-turns. I was slammed the day before and couldn't take the rubbing so I raised it for the show. If you have the time, just play with it until you're happy. Took me an hour or 2 to measure and set the right height.

I voted for black caliper. Those blue lugs looked fine on your car. The gunmetal ones would look blend it. Blue for flashy, gunmetal for clean. Either way it would look good.