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Old 07-23-2011, 10:29 PM
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Nah.. I don't like the idea of puttting on it on a fwd.. plus I have big plans for the front signals
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Very nice, what do you have the threads set at?

I am thinking of selling my EDFC, I don't think I really want it.
Old 07-24-2011, 02:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Nexson
Very nice, what do you have the threads set at?

I am thinking of selling my EDFC, I don't think I really want it.


yup, i had an option to get edfc, but i realize im never going to use it, i might as well not get it, im more daily than anything and im fwd, what am i going to do with that??? lol..
race?

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i had it set on lowest dampening setting, im not sure on my threads, but im lowering the front some more, the rears are okay at the moment..

my car rides like a lexus now.. soo damn smooth.. anyone getting suspensions, i definitely recommend tein ss.
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Defintely softer then stock, stock rides a little firm, which is another reason why i dont want to change my dampening settings
Old 07-25-2011, 03:41 PM
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had a chance to put the tein ss into work..

went on the worst fwy possible in socal.. the 10 West.. and it was smooth as butter.. definitely a big improvement over stock.
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any updates on wheels?
Old 08-22-2011, 11:53 AM
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Sry! been working on a new company out of the US. havent had time to do much on the car.

in fact, it hasnt been washed for about a month.. and only driven about 4 times this month lol.. but soon wheels will be put on, just waiting on a good set of TMPS sensors to come up for sale.
Old 09-19-2011, 04:31 PM
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look what just arrived in the driveway.. not my car but my younger brothers..

high school graduation present (its a late present since he is starting school in 3 days, but well worth the wait for him)

2012 Accord, Polished Metal Black interior Ex Auto






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Originally Posted by potmilkz
look what just arrived in the driveway.. not my car but my younger brothers..

high school graduation present (its a late present since he is starting school in 3 days, but well worth the wait for him)

2012 Accord, Polished Metal Black interior Ex Auto






Lil brother can't have big brother' v6 right? haha
Old 09-19-2011, 05:30 PM
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this is my house! cant have a v6 till i get approval ahhaha

and he has been denied..
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nice!! does he have any plans for it?
Old 09-19-2011, 07:01 PM
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no plans.

he better not! lol we bought that for him to drive to school and work.

he dont got any time or money to spend on aftermarket parts..

btw hes going to cal poly pomona
Old 09-19-2011, 07:40 PM
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Lucky him, why'd you get him the coupe, did he request it? Also I really like the 2012 revised lights.
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yea, he wanted a coupe.


he just doesn't like passengers.. and i agree with him on that..
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Damn, look at that front air dam/fog light encasement. It reminds me of the 3G Type S Aspec Kit....
Old 09-22-2011, 10:28 AM
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pot, am I reading this right? You can lower a car and have it be as soft and smooth as a Lexus?

Tein SS, huh? Is that the exact model? I've never lowered a car before and sacrificing ride quality was one of the main reasons I didn't want to do it.
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pictures speak for themselves..

took about 4 hours to do myself.


before painting.




after painting









although i didnt wetsand yet it still looks great!

comments welcome.

waiting 48 hours before wetsand and put back on car
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Please give me back my tail lights.
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Is that a matte clear?
Old 01-02-2012, 11:33 AM
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its not matte, it just looks like that because it hasnt been wetsanded yet..

but it has about 6 layers of clear coat. so waiting for it to dry. should be done today.
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You going to cut it with 2k?

You got a buffer for it?
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wet sanded with 2k grit

here are the results,

it went from this



orange peel all over

to:










not bad for rattle can job huh?

i say this is by far the best i have gotten with rattle can.

comments welcome

im going to put these on the car in about 30 mins
Old 01-02-2012, 01:20 PM
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here are some pics,

sorry for dirty car and packed garage.





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Looks great what did you tint with.
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^^^agreed...not feeling the reflectors though
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Reflectors are a bit tacky, but its your car.
Old 01-03-2012, 08:30 PM
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Nice job man! looks good and its unique. Are these a byproduct of Red VHT niteshades? Yeah, the reflectors should either be all black or red..
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nah, dont like the typical stereotype look.

wanted to do something different.

might look tacky to others, some might not like it, but i certainly do.

but got the idea from some guy on the evo forums and liked it

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That's a really good looking job.
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finally got around test fittin the wheels

keep in mind that this is a 10 inch wide wheel and about +32 offset.











seems to look like it should go in no problem.

gonna try to run 255/35 series.. not sure yet.

probably wont have an issue with alignment once its fully done.

but i cant get the car to go any lower for some reason.. lol
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nice work man. Love the Sriracha box!
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nice work man. Love the Sriracha box!
Mmmm 4 - 1 Gallon jars? My mouth is watering already.

Also - can wait to see the wheels, looking good so far.
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...anxious to see final pics.
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loving your choice of wheels...i cant wait to see final pics...that finish is perfect
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Wheels look dope man.. Time to throw some tires on them and get movin.. You ve been sitting on them for a minute!
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You've had and posted those wheels for a long time now.
Could you stop teasing and put the tires on and show pics?
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still not there yet man!

gotta order my camber kits, then get tpms sensors, then mount the tires on.

cant wait till tax returns!

atlp exhaust! or comptech with custom piping, either or is fine.
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Ha! Ha! don't keep us waiting to long...It's smart to get the camber kit it will allow you to adjust the wheels as needed to prevent rubbing .
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U never answered my question... Did you paint your tails w vht?
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nope its with duplicolor paint cans


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