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Old 02-18-08 | 10:59 PM
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Default Moonca...err Sun-Pie time!

Sunday was a busy day for my car; a photoshoot with AHero Photo at 6:30AM Sunday morning followed by the big President's Day meet.

I just recently dropped my car on Hotchkis sport springs, got 18" Axis Halo wheels with a red pin stripe, got some nice new F/R 245/40/18 and 275/40/18 Bridgestone REO960AS tires and picked up some Ray's black lugs (Thanks Javier!).

Here are the pictures from the shoot. Enjoy!










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Nice shots of the best IS color ever , but have the cops hassle you for the limo and windshield tint?
Old 02-18-08 | 11:14 PM
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Those are some amazing shots! And your car turned out brilliantly, Andrew. I need to jack your springs now
Old 02-18-08 | 11:16 PM
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No problems from the cops. Ive had the tint on since July, and the windshield was done in early December. No problems at all.

Thank you Justin, I'm very happy with it. Exhaust, illuminated door sills, maybe an HID fog light kit are all next on my list...along with another custom mod I have in mind that hopefully will be done within the next week.

Thanks for the comment, keep em coming!
Old 02-18-08 | 11:19 PM
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very nice shots! It gives me alotta ideas and inspiration.
Old 02-18-08 | 11:19 PM
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wow love the rolling shots :P
Old 02-18-08 | 11:20 PM
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hey i saw u on imperial exit after the meet. nice flicks lets do a shoot
Old 02-18-08 | 11:26 PM
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I am curious...how is it that your highbeams area and foglights have a yellowish colour when the lights arent even on...and its not an over lay.

I like what you've done with the lights...nice pictures too. I generally dont like rims that style, but they suit your car. goes well with the tint.
Old 02-18-08 | 11:42 PM
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See I told you those Hotchkis looked sick with stock, but with those bigger tires it looks great. Nice job, how do the springs ride?
Old 02-18-08 | 11:46 PM
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nice wheels, i like the time-attack, kinda got old of it so i took it off. it looks good on your car tho!
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The light housings appear yellow because of the reflection of the 2500K bulbs in them.

The Hotchkis springs were a great choice. I am very happy with the drop and they are still settling. The back does rub on certain bumps even without passengers but its nothing to worry about. They ride decent, although on big bumps the ride is real stiff. Handling is greatly improved as body roll has been significantly decreased. Overall, I am very happy with the springs.

Thanks again for the comments, I'm loving the wheels and the look of my car. It was a risk going with these wheels and this style but Im glad I went for it.
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looking really good!
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I love that picture that shows the engine. Is that photoshopped?
Old 02-19-08 | 01:58 AM
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Originally Posted by igofast
I love that picture that shows the engine. Is that photoshopped?
Yes, I would guess 2 shots one with the hood open and one closed then photoshop them


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