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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 09:44 AM
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Got the Trial Try Force lip kit installed today! So excited! See how this smiley guy bounces? I looked just like that when I saw the kit installed the first time. Changing colors and everything.









Now I just need my wheels blacked out and Ill be set.
Big thanks to Abui!
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 09:47 AM
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And some wheel spacers and a slight drop.
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 09:48 AM
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Abui gave you that? Looks good....
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 09:54 AM
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If I go any lower, I cant even leave my driveway. Woodbridge streets are treacherous man.
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Dj Xyanyde
If I go any lower, I cant even leave my driveway. Woodbridge streets are treacherous man.
Put some serious meat on them wheels and that will fill the gap a little
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by jasabeast
Put some serious meat on them wheels and that will fill the gap a little
Anyone got a hook up on tires? I need some serious meat. Also does anyone know how to paint wheels black and make it look good? Who wants to make some money.
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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^ hmmmm, lightly used ok?
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 08:34 PM
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You can get them powder coated.. I think for like 50 a wheel.

Check these guys out.
http://www.ascoweb.com/
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 10:10 PM
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hmm... Powdercoating... thats pretty cheap too.
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Lv2DC_Z
You can get them powder coated.. I think for like 50 a wheel.

Check these guys out.
http://www.ascoweb.com/
Kit looks awesome on your car. And American Stripping does a great job at powder-coating @ $50/wheel, but I believe that's only if you have the wheel off + taped. From the pics, it seems like you'll need to remove the bolts on the wheels then tape off the lip if you want to keep it silver (IMHO looks beast!)

I know how to rattle can and make it look awesome too, but nothing beats a professional powdercoat job. Most rattlecan jobs flake off in a few years, and yes, even if you quadruple layer it!

BTW, we all need to get together for a photoshoot when I get my car back

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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 10:42 AM
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Looking clean man. Congrats!!!!
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Originally Posted by abui01
Kit looks awesome on your car. And American Stripping does a great job at powder-coating @ $50/wheel, but I believe that's only if you have the wheel off + taped. From the pics, it seems like you'll need to remove the bolts on the wheels then tape off the lip if you want to keep it silver (IMHO looks beast!)

I know how to rattle can and make it look awesome too, but nothing beats a professional powdercoat job. Most rattlecan jobs flake off in a few years, and yes, even if you quadruple layer it!

BTW, we all need to get together for a photoshoot when I get my car back
+1!
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 10:59 AM
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Im down, whats the eta on the vehicle abui? I want my wheels black by then!
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 06:55 PM
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when you get tires, pm me and i can install them for you. im a mechanic at lexus in annapolis, and i will hook you up.

i did barnabas' and pfregoelle's tires. just incase u want to see how good my work is

^^^btw, that goes for anyone that needs any work done
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Old Aug 29, 2009 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Dj Xyanyde
Im down, whats the eta on the vehicle abui? I want my wheels black by then!
2 months =)
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Old Aug 30, 2009 | 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by bb1314
And some wheel spacers and a slight drop.
Looks nice though
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