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Old 09-25-08, 03:31 PM
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So I'm wondering if I can make my car VIP without changing my wheels / body kit. I'm wondering if my body kit is aggressive enough (TTE front lip, RMM sides, Tom's rear insert, Tom's roof spoiler, TTE deck lid lip spoiler). Also, I'll have to space out my wheels, but I'm not sure how much. They are 19x10 +42 and 19x8.5 +38. Obviously I would get air suspension and a new tire setup. Some pics:







*Note: I'm back to OEM grill now.

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Old 09-25-08, 03:42 PM
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the kit isnt ( i dont want to say aggressive) drastic enough imo
Old 09-25-08, 04:32 PM
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Not vip for sure. Prolly some more add-on & trim pieces to get close to EXE style maybe.
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agree, body kits is not enough to make it vip

and once you lower the car more the wheel offsets aren't low enough too unless you put spacers and stretch tires
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I think if you drop it another 2-3 inches and space out the wheels, you'll have a great start.
Old 09-25-08, 05:26 PM
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you don't have to be on air suspension to be considered as VIP/VIP styled. Like what Chrispy said add some spacers, and drop it a little bit more, that should get you started.
Old 09-25-08, 05:34 PM
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Dave, VIP or not your car is looking SICK!
Old 09-25-08, 05:44 PM
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I know you said without changing rims, but if you sell these rims and get a new set with a more aggressive set up. You'll be alot closer to being VIP
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not VIP, but could pass as EXE...your mods from what I've seen are done in the right places
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EXE Yes! VIP No.
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Definitely a start , I'll probably be posting a thread like this in a couple weeks.
Old 09-25-08, 08:30 PM
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try getting a JDM vip kit like JP or aimgain and drop it alittle more and you'll get VIP!
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its a start. but the kit isnt aggressive enough, and stance needs to be on point. so slam that sucker.

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No offense to OP but I'm curious why it must be necessary (for many) to be labeled VIP?

VIP is cool and all but I think you should modify your car to your taste and the way you like it, not what a trend or fad tells you to do.

Like a typical fashion trend, it will end and a new trend will come and there you go again, chasing the fashion train.
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Originally Posted by G Star
No offense to OP but I'm curious why it must be necessary (for many) to be labeled VIP?

VIP is cool and all but I think you should modify your car to your taste and the way you like it, not what a trend or fad tells you to do.

Like a typical fashion trend, it will end and a new trend will come and there you go again, chasing the fashion train.




Amen


Seriously who cares if you car falls under a category


Make it yours, if you think its VIP then it can be whatever you want, who cares


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