ViP style progress of my IS

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10-06-10, 06:00 PM

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why wouldnt those fit? Drop it down and with enough drop it'll camber in nicely.

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I tried my friend's work DH's (they were from a LS400 and I don't remember the specs) on my 350. Sadly the front wheel couldn't fit. But I still managed to snap a picture

Rear wheels fit fine.

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10-06-10, 06:02 PM

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i have a feeling the car wont turn out quite as good as you (or us) think...

but good luck! wheel specs are decent!

Why not if I can know?

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10-06-10, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jnguyen87

thats not aggressive enough to be VIP. Put some spacers on

Any pics with those spacers?

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10-06-10, 06:08 PM

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Why not if I can know?

Because VIP = slammed. NOt lowered, slammed!

I'll be looking forward to the results

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10-06-10, 06:09 PM

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why wouldnt those fit? Drop it down and with enough drop it'll camber in nicely.

The front wheel was way too wide, the wheel was sitting on the ends of the wheel studs. And the backside of the face was hitting the brake caliper.

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10-06-10, 06:12 PM

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Because VIP = slammed. NOt lowered, slammed!

I'll be looking forward to the results

I know but thats not possible here in Ireland

If we get roads like Yu have in US, then is no problem with that

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10-06-10, 06:42 PM

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Nice job on the wheels, Marcin!

However, I do agree that that style wheel deserves to go on a slammed car. Coilovers are recommended as a future upgrade. With an adjustable suspension, you should be able to find a compromise between low ride height and not chewing up your front lip.

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10-06-10, 07:00 PM

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Nice work so far! Interesting list of parts you have, can't wait to see it all on your car.

Have you considered bagging your car?

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10-06-10, 10:37 PM

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Great work on the wheels.I know I wouldn't have done all that work! Gotta see what this car looks like. I don't think IS's are a VIP style car, but let's see your effort. Good luck and keep posting.

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10-07-10, 04:31 PM

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subscribed for results

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10-07-10, 04:40 PM

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I'd look into running air. That way you slam when you want, and raise it up when you're back on the road.

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10-08-10, 01:05 PM

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Update:
Next step of painting:
Masking and painting with satin black:

Sanding lips with sanpaper 240-2000 grid:

And finish compound of centers:

Some pics with fitted tyres, I love this stretch:

Next step - H&R springs:

And few shots fitted:

I decided to respray front grill:
After removing from the car:

Sandind chrome for primer:

And satin black:

And Ive got exhaust today

Now I'm waiting for
- Carson front lip
- Wald trunk spoiler
- Fabulous rear bumper spliters
- IS250 rear bumper
- JDM visors
- VIP fusa & tsuna ropes
And last stage - respraying few panels

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