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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 03:14 PM
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more tire please...
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 05:44 PM
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Love that front bumper and the wing, not a fan of the rear
All in all great execution! wheels could use some love lol
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 08:53 PM
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Would look 10x better w/o that wing....Looks good other then that!
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 08:58 PM
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Looks good... I do like the ADV's though.
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by TwoFastFurYa
Would look 10x better w/o that wing....Looks good other then that!
i disagree 100%, that wing sets the car off.
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 09:33 PM
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Pretty much the same as others, love the kit and wing but not feeling the wheels. Two different styles going on, as long as you like it is what really matters.
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 04:39 AM
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Like others mentioned, I'm not digging the super stretched tires either. But overall, the car flows really well with kit and the wing. Have fun with it.
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 09:37 AM
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Thanks for the comments everyone. I've always liked the wild stretch I see in the videos from Japan, but, especially in the front, I think I'll add a bit wider tire next time.

Now I have to start saving up, maybe for boost? There's not a whole lot left to do to this thing.

Anyone know where I can get my hands on an ARC intercooler?!
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 09:42 AM
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http://Arc-brazing.co.jp/
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 10:08 AM
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^^^I was looking at that before. I've heard varying things about them since they came back. Is it the same ARC as before they went under? Same quality and products? Do you guys sell ARC stuff?
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 10:59 AM
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As far as I know it's the same quality of product as before however, the offerings are limited in selection.
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 12:31 PM
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I just ordered a few things from them through RHDJapan. They are legit and back in business, but as stated products are limited, more expensive, and slowed production.
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 01:32 PM
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Really like the rolling shots! Looks great!
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 02:26 PM
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Those wheels make it look pretty freaking retarded, then the wing looks great, on a track car. Not some lowridered out crap.
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 02:31 PM
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"lowridered" isn't a word.
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 02:59 PM
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Here's a couple more pics he posted today...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39556905@N07/7088129853/http://www.flickr.com/photos/39556905@N07/7088129853/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/39556905@N07/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39556905@N07/7088126585/http://www.flickr.com/photos/39556905@N07/7088126585/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/39556905@N07/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39556905@N07/6942053456/http://www.flickr.com/photos/39556905@N07/6942053456/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/39556905@N07/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39556905@N07/6942050568/http://www.flickr.com/photos/39556905@N07/6942050568/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/39556905@N07/, on Flickr
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Ruthless18x
Nice! That wing looks so good.
Haha, did you order one up yet? I know you're dying to get ahold of one!

Originally Posted by NA&CH
Wheel fitment looks off. Front looks more hellasunk then frush. Loved the Blue AME's you had. Kit and wing looks killer!!

Chris
The front is actually poking a bit. 2 things are making it look sunk: the tire is a 215 on a 10" wide wheel, which is more stretch than I need. The person I bought them from was running a 25mm spacer in front, so the stretch worked with that setup. Like I mention in my OP, I'll probably go to a wider tire and/or add a spacer as well. The other thing is that the rears are sticking so far out! Makes the fronts look a lot more sunk than they really are.

As for the AMEs, I loved them too. They were my #3 all-time fave wheel. The Garson's are #2.

Originally Posted by lgear080
That said I know how it feels when you get bored and
Need to change it up.

Def a crazy total package.
Yeah, I find myself getting bored if I don't change things yearly. That needs to stop, b/c this is getting expensive!

Originally Posted by Kulwiec
Love that front bumper and the wing, not a fan of the rear
I wasn't a fan of the rear either, and my original plan was to sell it and get a cf diffuser (Voltex or TS). But I decided it made sense to see how it all looked during the test fit, and I loved it with the wing, so I'll keep it this way, for now at least!

Originally Posted by Ruthless18x
They are legit and back in business, but as stated products are limited, more expensive, and slowed production.
Ugh. How can they be MORE expensive?! I better start saving...
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Old Apr 17, 2012 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by microsteve40
Ugh. How can they be MORE expensive?! I better start saving...
yup start saving. i recently emailed RHD as well and yes prices have gone up including shipping rates. so there is a chance you may get your jdm stuff quicker than through other vendors but you'll pay an arm and leg.
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 07:32 AM
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looks good. a wider tire would definitely make this look better.
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Old Apr 18, 2012 | 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by microsteve40
Haha, did you order one up yet? I know you're dying to get ahold of one!


Ugh. How can they be MORE expensive?! I better start saving...
I know! I just got an updated quote on the 1550mm and it was in Voltex price range. Decisions.

Originally Posted by BoomerZ33
yup start saving. i recently emailed RHD as well and yes prices have gone up including shipping rates. so there is a chance you may get your jdm stuff quicker than through other vendors but you'll pay an arm and leg.
I know it sucks . My ARC parts will prolly take a month or more. I really hope they keep the market going for Z's. Moonface has some pretty cool looking parts out right now.

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