swoosh

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damn i love how these rims look on your ride bro....absolutely STUNNIN' !!!

ebelp

Thanks man...dammit...need to get those pics on this page...

EDIT: From the bottom of the previous page...

Updates! Decided to sell my OEM Type-S wheels that I used for winter and get something a little different. NL Motoring was running a nice coupon code for all their XXR wheels, and since these would just be used for winter, I figured why not. Pulled the trigger on a set of XXR 530's, staggered, 18x8.75+20 (F), 18x9.75+20 (R).













Once I get my car clean, I'll snap some more...

Next mod, stage 3 exhaust:

Undying Dreams

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Looks so good, John!!

Let me know what you do to that exhaust, J was telling me it will give it a great sound. Close to his exhaust note

swoosh

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wait, so do i need to repost my comment?

EDIT: here it is







damn i love how these rims look on your ride bro....absolutely STUNNIN' !!!

civicdrivr

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You're winter setup look better then most peoples summer setup.

SharksBreath

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The Machine

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Now these were the shots I was looking for! This one is fawking MONEY!! WOW!

P.S. Now get the resonator in there and mid muffler gone so you can hear this baby prrrr!

Predatorbird

The wheels and fitment look great on your car.

rockstar143

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John. If you were local, I'd hug you cause your car is so fkn perfect.
Every time you do a mod, it's well thought out and perfectly executed. I'm sorry I doubted your decision to sell your oem wheels. These rims, are gorgeous.

ebelp

Thanks to all of you...group hug time!! :gheyhug:

The Machine

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Funny I was going to post something similar after J's post.

J + John =

J + John + Chip = :gheyhug:

LOL

swoosh

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CLtotheTL32

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I know

John those wheels look great! Gorgeous shots as usual

The Machine

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+3

If his car gets any hotter, I'm about to make a picture of it my avatar!

rockstar143

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rockstar21 did that to me...threw me WAY OFF every time he posted AS ME for like a week. Well played, sir. Well played.

beyond 1000

You definitely get a hug from me on that car. You did a great job on it. All the mods make the car flow perfectly.

ebelp

LOL I don't think I know you, but I like hugs, so my arms are open. Thanks for the compliments!

sockr1

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The rims look great and I have been stalking that wheel thread for a while haha. What was the coupon code and how much did you get for your stock waffles? I've been thinking this route for a few weeks!

TLDude876

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Wheels are sexxxyyyyyyy

ebelp

The coupon code has expired, but it was the equivalent of like $40 off the whole set. You should be able to get around $600-800 for your stock waffles depending on the condition (including tires).

Thanks Dennis!

rockstar143

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...if you want to go that route, I think John broke even (minus tires). That should help you determine if you want to make the move.

ebelp

^Correct.

Undying Dreams

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So many money shots!!

Vietnastee

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Would you happen to know the street where this is located? I have to try it next time I'm in Bangkok.

NBP-UA6

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You're not gonna drive her that low for winter are you? We are gonna get slammed this winter

I know right?

Steven Bell

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Beautiful stance....awesome looking.

ebelp

I was a little intoxicated when we were at those food vendors, so I'm not sure. I'll ask my buddy and let you know!

Sure am...I'll drive it in light snow. When it snows a lot I'll drive the wife's Traverse. Still toying with the option of getting a beater Jeep for the winter.

Thank you sir!

rockstar143

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I wish there was a called named the "Off".
Then you would have said that you were seriously considering getting a beater off for the winter time.

I'm so juvenile.

If I were to need a winter vehicle...hmmm...what would it be? Oh, maybe your old STI!!!

ebelp

CLtotheTL32

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I hate this thread

quanaman

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So jealous. I've had my eye on these wheels forever but haven't pulled the trigger.

They're so cheap, but I'm still too cheap. I guess I need to balls up and buy new wheels instead of someone else's problems all the time.

Forget the Stage exhaust. Keep it stock and get PCDs. It'll give you some sound


ANYWAYS your car is beautiful as always John. Love it!

ebelp

But it loves you...

Dude, you could sell those TE's you got and buy a couple sets of the XXR's haha. I'm usually not one for "budget" wheels, but the fitment of these wheels at my ride height is damn near perfect. No need for spacers, camber adjustments, etc.

rockstar143

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^^^perfect is an understatement, buddy.



I think the stage exhaust has it's place in this world. Although if you ARE going to do PCD/Jpipe and all that jazz anyway, I'd do it first since it's all bolt on and reversible and see how you like it. THEN, if you're not happy, go for it?

swoosh

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John, did you get a change to weigh the wheels

ebelp

^No, but the weights are posted on NL Motoring's site.

swoosh

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yup I see them there....

Thanks

rossv1

Get some videos of the stage 3. I'm interested to see how it sounds.

ebelp

Absolutely.

Couple more pics of the new wheels from a different angle:

civicdrivr

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The Machine

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