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Old 12-16-2011, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by XM 1
nice build kwame ....what bodykit will you be using?
Cwest Zerosun Front Bumper



Cwest Zerosun Rear Bumper



Cwest Zerosun Sideskirts



Top Secret Japan HR Hood





Ings Front Fenders



Ings LX Spoiler



Nismo Rear Fender Flares

Old 12-16-2011, 02:30 PM
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Is that the ings+1 spoiler I sold to Adam years ago? I wonder what he did with that piece of crap.
Old 12-16-2011, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by dikspiel
Is that the ings+1 spoiler I sold to Adam years ago? I wonder what he did with that piece of crap.
Nah Son! I ordered this directly from my man KJ at INGS USA. Yeah that thing you sold Adam was a piece of ****.
Old 12-16-2011, 02:48 PM
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hahah i told him it was ****ed up, what did he end up doing with it
Old 12-16-2011, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by dikspiel
hahah i told him it was ****ed up, what did he end up doing with it
The last time I saw it, it was sitting on a shelf collecting dust in the old shop.
Old 12-17-2011, 07:09 AM
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Kwame......you rae always a class act. Car's gonna be killa!!!
Old 12-17-2011, 08:40 AM
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Kwame are you going to fill in the intake hole on that front bumper? will look a lot cleaner imo.
Old 12-18-2011, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by dikspiel
Kwame are you going to fill in the intake hole on that front bumper? will look a lot cleaner imo.
No I plan on keeping it. I have plans for that piece that will tie my whole scheme together. I like it with the intake hole and the insert that comes with it.




I don't really like how it looks with the hole glassed in...



Old 12-18-2011, 01:22 PM
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I think it looks cleaner without, also. The hole itself is all right, but the insert draws too much attention, imho. I'm not liking the fog lights, either. Just curious, what is the 3 little bar things on the bumper by the fenders in the last 2 pics?
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ur gonna tie in that cutout design into other aspects of your build? please dont put the r35 thingies in your hood :/
Old 12-18-2011, 02:54 PM
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looking forward to seeing this come together
Old 01-10-2012, 12:38 PM
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Small progress is better than no progress... Waiting on the coolant lines to come back from the powdercoater but I'm going to install the rest of the accessories as well as the fuel rails, upper manifold, etc. tomorrow. Hopefully this weekend I'll drop this biatch in.



Old 01-16-2012, 08:35 AM
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Currently outside taking a break from installing my Tein Inner and Outer Tie Rods as well as my Energy Suspension Steering Rack Bushings...

It's cold out here






I'll post more pictures later. Time to get back to work.
Old 01-17-2012, 01:42 PM
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GT Spec Fender Braces done today...

Old 01-17-2012, 01:50 PM
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More Energy Suspenion Rack and Pinion bushing install photos. The bushings came out without the use of a press or c-clamp if anyone was wondering. We simply used a hammer and a socket to get the stock bushings out.





Installed Tein Inner and Outer Tie Rods while I was at it...

Old 01-17-2012, 04:49 PM
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nice! so many nice parts. i've been preaching the zerosun for a while.

i'm pumped to see it come together.
Old 01-19-2012, 06:23 AM
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Great stuff!

One of the best upgrades you can do are the Energy Suspension Rack and Pinion bushings.... really brings out the steering response/& feel.
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Originally Posted by Miggz
Great stuff!

One of the best upgrades you can do are the Energy Suspension Rack and Pinion bushings.... really brings out the steering response/& feel.
I really hope that is the case. I really really do.
Old 01-20-2012, 05:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Kwame@z1Auto
I really hope that is the case. I really really do.
The factory rubber bushings had far too much "play", ...after installing these (for me at least) there was much more input & feel projected into the steering wheel. You will very much enjoy it.

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Old 01-24-2012, 03:07 PM
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Kwame@z1Auto - very good progress your doing man and keep it up.


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