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Old 07-06-2006, 07:15 PM
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The mean green machine is back.

Hey everyone. I know I have been talking about my rims and tires for awhile... I finally got them bitches on!!! The back is rubbing alittle. How do you guys shave the inside off alittle? Anyone wanta help me out? I couldn't put the center cap on yet because my lug nuts are to big. Once I get new lug nuts I will put the center caps on.







JP... I finally did it... lol.
Old 07-06-2006, 07:16 PM
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I'm really for a meet now...
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nice. i like the complete grill blackout. blacked out or maybe even colormatched headlights would compliment that nicely.
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Originally Posted by Dreamdtt2000
...How do you guys shave the inside off alittle? Anyone wanta help me out?...
I'm no expert, but I thought people rolled them up. I remember reading old posts about using a bat or something to roll the fender lips up gently so they didn't touch the tire.

Anyone really know this stuff?
Old 07-06-2006, 08:02 PM
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O i c. I don't know either... Anyone can help?
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Lots of luck with the fenders. The car looks good!!
Old 07-06-2006, 08:23 PM
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Or I can raise the back up alittle. I have tein basics.
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try cutting the tabs before rolling. rolling fenders = chipping paint + rust
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JP... I finally did it... lol.
Hah!!! She looks beautiful David! Did you end up going with a 225? Dustin is having mods installed in the coming week, maybe we can have a mini meet and I can snip the tabs off for you. I know it helped a bit with my rubbing. Let me know what's up. Great Job bro, the wheels look great, congrats

If you want to try cutting the fender tabs yourself. Look on the inner portion of the rear bumper. You will notice a "tab" that protrudes out a bit further than the rest of the plastic from the bumper. You can take a dremel or some metal shears to cut it off. Just make sure it is plastic that you're cutting not metal.
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Hah!!! She looks beautiful David! Did you end up going with a 225? Dustin is having mods installed in the coming week, maybe we can have a mini meet and I can snip the tabs off for you. I know it helped a bit with my rubbing. Let me know what's up. Great Job bro, the wheels look great, congrats

If you want to try cutting the fender tabs yourself. Look on the inner portion of the rear bumper. You will notice a "tab" that protrudes out a bit further than the rest of the plastic from the bumper. You can take a dremel or some metal shears to cut it off. Just make sure it is plastic that you're cutting not metal.
Hey jp... You think you can do that for me? Will it take long? We should meet up. Let me know if you can. If not I will try to do it. I'm just not comfortable doing it. A mini meet at Dnb, at rockville maybe?
Old 07-06-2006, 09:17 PM
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Here is a side shot... I suck at taking pics.

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Hey jp... You think you can do that for me? Will it take long? We should meet up. Let me know if you can. If not I will try to do it. I'm just not comfortable doing it. A mini meet at Dnb, at rockville maybe?
My schedule is kind of iffy this weekend, but PM me and we'll try to work something out It literally takes 1 minute to shave the tabs off.
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looks good! what are the dimensions on your wheels? offset etc
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BTW, good to have you back bro. The 2Gs used to be the kings at the local meets. To my surprise, the 3gs were reppin hard during the bbq a few weeks ago. There were only 4 2Gs that showed up including myself
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The rear is screaming for an 02-03 clear tailight conversion. Other than that the car looks amazing.
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Nice Rims dude...good job yeah I d get the taillights also
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Originally Posted by JPTL-S
BTW, good to have you back bro. The 2Gs used to be the kings at the local meets. To my surprise, the 3gs were reppin hard during the bbq a few weeks ago. There were only 4 2Gs that showed up including myself
The bbq? Was that the fix and meet bbq? Also, about the rubbing issues? You think we can meet up? Or is their away where I bend the piece your talking about?
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are those racing harts? Nice by the way. You should put the caps on though.
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Originally Posted by blk2001tlon19s
are those racing harts? Nice by the way. You should put the caps on though.

I am ashame to say it..... It's the racing harts knockoffs. Imma put the caps on once I get new lug nuts. The ones I have now is to long and it won't let me snap on the cap.
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As for the tail lights... I want to do it but I don't want to buy a wiring harness from the 03 tails. Thanks for the comments guys.
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looks good! what are the dimensions on your wheels? offset etc
I don't know much about wheels but it's 18in rims, 7.5 width and a 45+ offset. I think that is right. The tires is 225/40/18.
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Originally Posted by Dreamdtt2000
As for the tail lights... I want to do it but I don't want to buy a wiring harness from the 03 tails. Thanks for the comments guys.
do what I did and electrical tape the hell out of the bulb harness. It is goin NOWHERE and nobody will ever see the tape on my car!!!

ghetto, but f it

car looks great.....always nice to see a fellow Dark Emerald Pearl
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Looks sweet, just need to get a rear lip to compete the kit.

Where in MD are you? I need to find some localers to go to some of the meets around here
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I don't know much about wheels but it's 18in rims, 7.5 width and a 45+ offset. I think that is right. The tires is 225/40/18.
I see. You're probably rubbing a bit because of the offset. Hopefully cutting the tabs will alleviate the problem a bit.
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Thanks Jp, imma have a look at it to see if i can do it.
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Originally Posted by Dreamdtt2000
Thanks Jp, imma have a look at it to see if i can do it.
David, just go to the section where metal panel meets the bumper towards the rear end of the car in the wheel well. You will notice a plastic tab that protrudes into the wheel well. That is the part you have to cut. Again, just make sure it's the bumper you're shaving off, not any metal. If you have any questions just let me know.
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Thanks JP. I cut the tab and it doesn't rub anymore. Now I don't have to raise it anymore.
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I have another problem guys. I accidently broke off one of the tabs that is on the center cap. Any one know where I can buy a center cap from? I was thinking about trying the hot glue gun to fix it. I don't that is strength enough to keep it attached.

Here is the pic:





It has four tabs. One of them are broken.
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poor center cap, i cant believe you did that too it!
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Thanks JP. I cut the tab and it doesn't rub anymore. Now I don't have to raise it anymore.
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I have another problem guys. I accidently broke off one of the tabs that is on the center cap. Any one know where I can buy a center cap from? I was thinking about trying the hot glue gun to fix it. I don't that is strength enough to keep it attached.

It has four tabs. One of them are broken.
Try calling Wheel Max, I believe they are a major distributer for these wheels. You can reach them at 1-800-545-5745. Most rim distributers stock parts like these. Just say you found them through the Exel website, hopefully they can help you out.
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hey you tought i wasn't logging in, car looks great.. glad to see you didnt do like crystl. hey you can get the 20-03 lights from ebay that dont require the wiring kit... holla back
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hey you tought i wasn't logging in, car looks great.. glad to see you didnt do like crystl. hey you can get the 20-03 lights from ebay that dont require the wiring kit... holla back
Man... It's about time you become a member. We got to meet up homie. When are you going to one of the meets?
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Where do the meets happen in MD? I have yet to see any other TL'er around here (other than the old grandma's that drive TL-S's...)
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Car is lookin' good! Keep it up, get the center caps on get that WW rear, and get 02-03 Tails
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Where do the meets happen in MD? I have yet to see any other TL'er around here (other than the old grandma's that drive TL-S's...)
Oh sorry, I was talking about acurazine meets. But they do still meet up in the rockville/starbucks area. Alot of foolish shit going on there. It's not the same like it use to be...
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Car looks good man.. even without the rear skirt. IF you threw WW style flat wing on there it would be bananas.
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Yo bro, did you resove your center cap problem?????
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Yo bro, did you resove your center cap problem?????
I didn't get a chance to call yet. Imma call this week. Hopefully, I get some.
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Yo bro, did you resove your center cap problem?????
I didn't get a chance to call yet. Imma call this week. Hopefully, I get can get one.
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