Rockstar143's '04 RYP S2000 Progress Thread **Updated Regularly**
07-29-2014, 01:57 PM
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just giving you a tough time dude....
07-29-2014, 02:06 PM
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His caps are correct for his wheels. 
Sorry, J. I'm picking up a Sunpass this week. Maybe if you're down to hang out on a Sunday we can meet up.
Sorry, J. I'm picking up a Sunpass this week. Maybe if you're down to hang out on a Sunday we can meet up.
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07-29-2014, 02:11 PM
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SO much easier! I only got 2 shots that came out good of my car...the S on the other hand...
1/25 is too slow of a shutter speed, it allows for too much camera shake
Shooting at 1/60th or faster would be ideal.
1/25 is too slow of a shutter speed, it allows for too much camera shake
Shooting at 1/60th or faster would be ideal.
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07-29-2014, 02:17 PM
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07-29-2014, 02:35 PM
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my baby photogenic, bruh!
Well, the faster you go, Anil...the faster the shutter speed to still capture full wheel rotation blur but not stay open long enough to make you shake so the focal point is blurry.
I'm very new to it, I've only done one quick set of rollers...but I heard Austin shooting over my shoulder in the S2000 and for some reason thought to mention that it seemed really fast for us only going 25 mph. At 70 mph, it probably would have been fine but then Austin's GF would have sh*t herself at our poor sloth hanging out the window that close to the ground at that speed!
Well, the faster you go, Anil...the faster the shutter speed to still capture full wheel rotation blur but not stay open long enough to make you shake so the focal point is blurry.
I'm very new to it, I've only done one quick set of rollers...but I heard Austin shooting over my shoulder in the S2000 and for some reason thought to mention that it seemed really fast for us only going 25 mph. At 70 mph, it probably would have been fine but then Austin's GF would have sh*t herself at our poor sloth hanging out the window that close to the ground at that speed!
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07-29-2014, 02:40 PM
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I might try some later today...will have the wifey drive my car, need to put some pillows on the seat so she can reach the pedals
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I'm I invited?! 
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07-29-2014, 03:01 PM
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07-29-2014, 03:11 PM
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Anil, you need someone else to drive...I highly recommend NOT driving and shooting at the same time.
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07-29-2014, 03:22 PM
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07-29-2014, 03:39 PM
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Wow.
Advan whore...
Advan whore...
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07-29-2014, 06:00 PM
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You photogenic fk. 
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07-29-2014, 06:11 PM
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Austin, those are some fantastic shots dude... !!! love em !!!
@ Jeremy in some shots...dude looks like a total effin riot !!! gotta meet this foo in person, coz I do the same stupid shit hahaha
@ Jeremy in some shots...dude looks like a total effin riot !!! gotta meet this foo in person, coz I do the same stupid shit hahaha
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07-29-2014, 06:16 PM
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J is a 23 year old at heart. 
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07-29-2014, 06:36 PM
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07-30-2014, 06:47 AM
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Mr. Advan!
You really beautified those new wheels very well. Significant difference in before & after pics....nice job. I bet the previous owner would be a bit remorseful if he saw them in their current condition. I do think your color combo with lug nuts is spot on too.
I'll admit i'm a little bit on the fence with these. Dont get me wrong they dont look bad but the OEM ones just look so nice with your drop that the improvement over the OEMs is not huge in my opinion. I guess thats what happens when you start with very nice OEM wheels. Probably what happens with A-Specs. Of course this is not surprising coming from me.
Anyways, enjoy in good health and congrats.
You really beautified those new wheels very well. Significant difference in before & after pics....nice job. I bet the previous owner would be a bit remorseful if he saw them in their current condition. I do think your color combo with lug nuts is spot on too.
I'll admit i'm a little bit on the fence with these. Dont get me wrong they dont look bad but the OEM ones just look so nice with your drop that the improvement over the OEMs is not huge in my opinion. I guess thats what happens when you start with very nice OEM wheels. Probably what happens with A-Specs. Of course this is not surprising coming from me.
Anyways, enjoy in good health and congrats.
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07-30-2014, 06:56 AM
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Thanks a bunch MAS!
I appreciate it. Yeah, I know what you mean and it's exactly right...I have that same conundrum on both cars...the oem wheels looks so friggin nice that it's hard to top them...but then, within a few weeks of riding on them, I totally miss the aftermarket look since wheels complete it and visually make the biggest difference to put the icing on the cake of the modified look.
So, best of both worlds is to have both, which we do...I'll periodically swap back and forth. I'll say that, in person, it actually looks better because in pictures the gunmetal get captured on the dark side and in person you can pretty easily discern that they aren't black. Anyway, I'm sure we'll get together at some point and you can see them both!
I appreciate it. Yeah, I know what you mean and it's exactly right...I have that same conundrum on both cars...the oem wheels looks so friggin nice that it's hard to top them...but then, within a few weeks of riding on them, I totally miss the aftermarket look since wheels complete it and visually make the biggest difference to put the icing on the cake of the modified look.
So, best of both worlds is to have both, which we do...I'll periodically swap back and forth. I'll say that, in person, it actually looks better because in pictures the gunmetal get captured on the dark side and in person you can pretty easily discern that they aren't black. Anyway, I'm sure we'll get together at some point and you can see them both!
07-30-2014, 06:59 AM
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Oh, AND, I've kept in touch with the guy that sold them to me...even the previous owner before HIM stumbled on my thread on S2KI and said how much he loved them and that he wished he'd kept them. I appreciate your compliment on their condition...I put between 5 and 6 hours in on them between touching up, washing and waxing...took my time and there were a ton of chips since they were track wheels.
I need to think about flipping the rear tires because they have some camber wear but only on the leading edge...the rest of the tires look new and they're dunlops so they ride great.
I need to think about flipping the rear tires because they have some camber wear but only on the leading edge...the rest of the tires look new and they're dunlops so they ride great.
07-30-2014, 07:19 AM
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Actually in a couple weeks a big group of friends (5 couples) are gonna be driving thru on our way to Key West for the Lobster Fest. GOnna be a great long weekend with plenty of sun, lobsta and adult beverages. Any ways i'll be driving thru in the Ridgeline for that.
Really we need to coordinate that Vero Beach meet we briefly discussed a couple weeks ago. Start planning chapter leader!
Really we need to coordinate that Vero Beach meet we briefly discussed a couple weeks ago. Start planning chapter leader!
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07-30-2014, 10:20 AM
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Great pictures. I think we have dueling nice-rides-threads between you and WD. 
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Aww thanks, J.
Hell naw though.
Hell naw though.
07-30-2014, 02:55 PM
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cough cough
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