And it starts...

Discussion in 'Modifications And Maintenance' started by predavore, Jan 5, 2009.

  1. Iroc-Z
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    I wouldn't your just asking to be pulled over.
     
  2. predavore
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    Why? From the debadging? I never had a problem with it in the Evo. People do it all the time. Never heard of being pulled over from it.

    If a cop wants to know what kind of car it is, he/she will ask. Besides, when they run the plate, they'll get all that info anyways.
     
  3. Dream
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    painting the tail lights smart guy
     
  4. AWDimprezaL
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    GREAT tags
     
  5. predavore
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    Who said anything about painting the tail lights. I said I wanted to get rid of the chrome. Painting is definately an option. So is a vinyl wrap over it.
     
  6. Paul Revere
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    Maybe you should just stick to working while your at work fella ...
     
  7. Dream
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    IROC was refering to post #89, didnt know I needed to spell it out for you.
     
  8. mrrhode04
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    Iroc needs to read a little more because they are talking about painting the crome piece that is between the tail lights not the tail light covers.
     
  9. Dream
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    Isnt there some JDM piece you can use instead? You know, one that probably costs $300.00+?
     
  10. predavore
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    You surf the web all day, you should know by now? You tell me. :)
     
  11. Dream
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    This is true, but I look at pr0n all day, not double u r x parts.
     
  12. 02blubru
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    dave at gearhead graphics can hook ya up with they vinyl wrap idea.

    maybe you should be looking for a job and not so concerned with what dream is doing at work....
     
  13. carl
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    which was referring to painting some chrome trim? HIGHLY ILLEGAL
     
  14. Dream
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    srsly?
     
  15. fondune
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    Yeah, dude. Look it up. You'll get nailed for that faster than I can grow a beard.
     
  16. Dream
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    Zomg!
     
  17. predavore
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  19. predavore
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    18 lbs. We asked the reps at ALT before I ordered.
     
  20. Dream
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    Verify that son! Its easy, go step on a scale, takes 2 minutes.
     
  21. predavore
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    They are very light when I pick them up. They are lighter than the Rotas I just sold. By a long shot.

    I don't know about you, but we don't have a scale at work. And I'm pretty sure ALT knows the weight of their rims.
     
  22. Dream
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    Clearly you dont want to be disapointed. Its ok, cheap forged wheels for you!
     
  23. predavore
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    Bring a scale over.
     
  24. Dream
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    You dont have a scale at home? I bet you do. These are advertised forged wheels for under 1k shipped, for 18's! That's not very common. Show us the weight, its not much to ask.
     
  25. predavore
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    You'll have to wait. Maybe I can weigh them at lunch.
     
  26. Iroc-Z
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    Those should look good. Don't go cheap on tires. I made that big mistake and I am still paying for it.
     
  27. predavore
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    Falken 615s.

    Oh and I weighed them at home (cheap sh**ty scale). That showed 16 lbs.
     
  28. predavore
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    Oh, ask Dream... Hella light-weight.

    They are hyper black. Which is exactly what I wanted. 18x8 which is excactly what I wanted. And forged... more than I could have asked for (for the money).

    I will see how the powdercoating and structure holds up. I'm hoping to get them mounted this weekend. But that all depends on a good buddy.
     
  29. Dream
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    Yes, they are light as hell. I was surprised when I picked one up.
     
  30. mke723
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    sexy light wheels, cant ask for much more..
     
  31. predavore
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    They are on! I will try to get good pictures tomorrow. It's too dark and the garage lights don't help.
     
  32. predavore
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    They look sweet!
     
  33. 03subyR
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    Your car looks pretty sweet :) How are those Pinks treating you? The drop looks good it settled a bit.
     
  34. Chewy
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    Me likey's mucho!
     
  35. Rexarew
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    Your pictures do not do your car justice. It's sexier in person! :)
     
  36. predavore
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    I left a message for Carl already... we'll see if he can take some good pictures.
     
  37. predavore
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    They'd be better if I had 09 struts. Not sure if it settled or if the new tires are filling in better (a little larger than they should be). I have 235/40/18s on there now.
     
  38. predavore
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    Can't wait for tomorrow...
     
  39. predavore
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    It's back...

    Can you tell the difference(s)?

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  40. subytek
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    Painted chrome part??? If so, it looks great!
     
  41. predavore
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    Yup. But you missed the bumper... it's an 08.
     
  42. predavore
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    Finally got a K&N drop-in. A guy on iwsti was selling it cause he thought you needed a tune with it. $20 shipped. You had to look hard to see any sign of use.
     
  43. TSTRBOY2004
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    debadged too by the looks
     
  44. Shibbs
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    09 style bumper, debadged, and painted chrome. :biggrin:

    I cheated tho.
     
  45. predavore
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    It's not really 09 style. It's custom. The 09 lower portion wasn't painted (raw plastic). Mine is painted (the 09 dark grey). I think it has a cleaner look. :)