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Old 09-14-2012, 05:28 PM
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Hey guys, just recently finished up my 2003 Lemans Sunset Orange Z and I would like some feedback! Bought her spring break of last year completely stock, not a lick of aftermarket heaven on her. Now this is how she sits, constructive criticism is welcome! Parts as is followed

-Kinetix SSV intake manifold
-Cold air intake
-Megan Racing test pipes
-HKS knock off catback exhaust
-A&M AFR gauge
-B&M Short Shifter
-Nismo shift ****
-New leather gaiter for shift boot and E-brake
-Yonoka full coilovers
-Godspeed camber arms and toe arms
-15mm Spacers all around, hubcentric
-new drilled and slotted rotors and ceramic racing pads
-BBS Rg-R Wheels 18x8.5/9.5 with 215/40 in the front and 245/45 in the rear with 90% tread
-20% tint on windows






















Old 09-14-2012, 07:32 PM
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The car looks good.

Although im not sure of whats going on with the rear end there. Might just be the pictures but it looks like youre a bit too low compared to the front. And it looks like you have a lot of negative camber too. Id try to raise the rear up just a bit and get a little more positive camber than where youre sitting right now.

Good work
Old 09-14-2012, 07:35 PM
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Looks clean... I miss my RGR's.
Old 09-14-2012, 08:05 PM
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Looks good except the headlights.
Old 09-14-2012, 08:17 PM
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+1 on the headlights.. also something about your rear wheels is bugging me..
Old 09-15-2012, 03:59 AM
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Good work!
Love the wheels.
Don't know about the rear stance?
It appears that the car is lowered too much in the rear?
Just the photos?But two different phots show the same thing...
I'd raise it up a bit in the rear.Right now,looks like you are hauling
some heavy stuff in the trunk.Semi-low rider...
Whats the results from your engine mods?
Had a tune to put it all together?
Whats the numbers?

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Old 09-15-2012, 04:19 AM
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Get an alignment, wheels not aggressive enough to validate that much camber!

And burn those headlights

Kthanksbye
Old 09-15-2012, 05:49 AM
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even out the rear suspension and buy lgear08's 06+ head and tail lights
Old 09-15-2012, 06:27 AM
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If you haven't yet, I'd recommend a tune after those mods.
Old 09-15-2012, 06:48 AM
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Not a fan of your mod choices for the most part, but looks clean.
Old 09-15-2012, 07:56 PM
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Looks good. I would suggest a very easy, cheap mod- paint your door handles the same color as your wheels are. It will really bring it together. Super easy to do, also.
Old 09-16-2012, 07:42 AM
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I think it looks great! but it is just a little to low in the rear.
Old 09-16-2012, 09:53 AM
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be careful with those godspeed parts..keep a good eye on the bushings
Old 09-16-2012, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Ruthless18x
Not a fan of your mod choices for the most part, but looks clean.
+1 being clean is important
Old 09-17-2012, 09:57 PM
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F**KING BEAUTIFUL!!! You ever consider putting a lip?
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What most people are stating:

Rear needs to be raised up to match front.
Wheels aren't agressive enough. I would have went with 9.5 f 10.5 rear
Headlights need to be put on ebay. Purchase +06 headlights.

Side note: your also going to need a tune with those mods for them to work properly. You might actually be losing power do to running to rich/lean/etc.

Looks cleans though. I love the orange leather and the orange paint.

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give me the head lights and i'll color match the interior.
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Looking good. Ever consider wheel spacers?
Old 09-26-2012, 04:59 PM
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Thanks guys, I appreciate the compliments and the ideas! The camber is too much I am aware, as well as the rear is too low. This will be adjusted soon enough and I will post pictures of the fix. The headlights that I bought it with were trashed, and the ebay ones were a simple fix to buy time, although I should have never wasted the time or effort installing them... There are wheel spacers on the vehicle yet I could be more agressive in the front and rear, so whoever wants some 15mm spacers I'll sell em for a good deal! If you know anyone with 06+ headlights that would be helpful too, or even anyone interested in purchasing the vehicle even better!
Old 09-26-2012, 05:56 PM
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+1 with everyone else, but looks good! Especially after only owning for a year.
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