Quanaman's NBP Type-S Progress Thread: Updated 12/24/14
09-22-2013, 06:05 PM
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Q, the car looks awesome....
rear caliper getting seized is common in our cars....mine did the same....
Just go to advance auto parts, with some coupons you can get the caliper for 100-120 bucks and when you return the old caliper (core) they give you like 40 bucks back....
I did that about 2 years back and the AAP caliper is working just fine....let me know if you can find a coupon code, I got a bunch of them...
rear caliper getting seized is common in our cars....mine did the same....
Just go to advance auto parts, with some coupons you can get the caliper for 100-120 bucks and when you return the old caliper (core) they give you like 40 bucks back....
I did that about 2 years back and the AAP caliper is working just fine....let me know if you can find a coupon code, I got a bunch of them...
09-23-2013, 12:51 PM
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Q, the car looks awesome....
rear caliper getting seized is common in our cars....mine did the same....
Just go to advance auto parts, with some coupons you can get the caliper for 100-120 bucks and when you return the old caliper (core) they give you like 40 bucks back....
I did that about 2 years back and the AAP caliper is working just fine....let me know if you can find a coupon code, I got a bunch of them...
rear caliper getting seized is common in our cars....mine did the same....
Just go to advance auto parts, with some coupons you can get the caliper for 100-120 bucks and when you return the old caliper (core) they give you like 40 bucks back....
I did that about 2 years back and the AAP caliper is working just fine....let me know if you can find a coupon code, I got a bunch of them...
The car is currently with Glenn; since his part out has officially started, my buddy and I figured it would be best to just get his BrakeMotive kit installed. One rotor and pads would have cost around 60-100$ anyway and Glenn gave us a great deal with installation for his 4 rotors and pads. The front and rear brakes were okay but on their way out; so now he'll have an almost new set of drilled/slotted rotors and pads for front & rear.
With 18 credits and an internship, plus looking for a job and all the partying that comes with a "victory lap" extra semester of college, I just didnt have the time to tackle it lol. We dropped it off with Glenn last night and he finished the work already so we are planning to pick it up tonight/tomorrow.
Thanks again to Glenn for the help. Hopefully we can snap some pics of the KBP NBP and SSM altogether when we stop by to pick it up.
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^^^ that is awesome !!!
so yeah he will practically have all "new" brakes....
18 credits
, the max I took with my masters was 12 credits....and all the best with looking for a job....I remember those days, I dont mind reliving them just as they were all over again 
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so yeah he will practically have all "new" brakes....
18 credits
, the max I took with my masters was 12 credits....and all the best with looking for a job....I remember those days, I dont mind reliving them just as they were all over again and
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09-23-2013, 02:56 PM
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^^^ that is awesome !!!
so yeah he will practically have all "new" brakes....
18 credits, the max I took with my masters was 12 credits....and all the best with looking for a job....I remember those days, I dont mind reliving them just as they were all over again
and to pics
so yeah he will practically have all "new" brakes....
18 credits
, the max I took with my masters was 12 credits....and all the best with looking for a job....I remember those days, I dont mind reliving them just as they were all over again and
to picsIts not too bad. I'm an Economics Major with a minor in Entrepreneurship studies. The minor is just for fun lol.
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^^^ with me being an international student, I was not allowed to take more than 9 credits (3 classes) for the 1st semester and then max was 12....
the girl who I was dating back in NY, was doing her bachelors in the same university, she was allowed to take upto 18....i think its different rules with different universities, so they can take max $$$ from us LOL....
once you land a job, you will be amazed at how easy modding gets LOL....
the girl who I was dating back in NY, was doing her bachelors in the same university, she was allowed to take upto 18....i think its different rules with different universities, so they can take max $$$ from us LOL....
once you land a job, you will be amazed at how easy modding gets LOL....
09-23-2013, 05:59 PM
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lol that's embarrassing...defeinitely not ducks hahaha
white wheels look sweet btw - contrast is nice. i imagine they get dirty in a matter of minutes
They really do try to get money from you..and then after you graduate they start calling you for donations!!
Also, modding is a black hole for $$$'s
white wheels look sweet btw - contrast is nice. i imagine they get dirty in a matter of minutes
^^^ with me being an international student, I was not allowed to take more than 9 credits (3 classes) for the 1st semester and then max was 12....
the girl who I was dating back in NY, was doing her bachelors in the same university, she was allowed to take upto 18....i think its different rules with different universities, so they can take max $$$ from us LOL....
once you land a job, you will be amazed at how easy modding gets LOL....
the girl who I was dating back in NY, was doing her bachelors in the same university, she was allowed to take upto 18....i think its different rules with different universities, so they can take max $$$ from us LOL....
once you land a job, you will be amazed at how easy modding gets LOL....
Also, modding is a black hole for $$$'s
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^^^ 
on all counts....
my tuition over 2 year Masters course was ~40,000USD....this does not include the dorm charges (where I snuck in most nights
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but yeah I lived off campus to save on $$$....Thank GOD for some scholarship that I got (most was taken away due to some confusion and they solved it AFTER I came to US
)...
on all counts....my tuition over 2 year Masters course was ~40,000USD....this does not include the dorm charges (where I snuck in most nights
)but yeah I lived off campus to save on $$$....Thank GOD for some scholarship that I got (most was taken away due to some confusion and they solved it AFTER I came to US
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09-23-2013, 06:46 PM
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^^^ on all counts....
my tuition over 2 year Masters course was ~40,000USD....this does not include the dorm charges (where I snuck in most nights)
but yeah I lived off campus to save on $$$....Thank GOD for some scholarship that I got (most was taken away due to some confusion and they solved it AFTER I came to US)...
on all counts....my tuition over 2 year Masters course was ~40,000USD....this does not include the dorm charges (where I snuck in most nights
)but yeah I lived off campus to save on $$$....Thank GOD for some scholarship that I got (most was taken away due to some confusion and they solved it AFTER I came to US
)...Also where were you from originally before moving to the US? (just curious)
09-23-2013, 11:08 PM
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^^^ Computer Science (minor in Database Systems)....I came from India in 2005 when I was 21 years old (legal to do what da fuq I like to do )
Q....post some pix bro....take your thread back LOL
)Q....post some pix bro....take your thread back LOL
09-24-2013, 12:33 AM
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^^^ what do you mean? I am dumb coz I only landed up in Kansas?
09-24-2013, 12:54 AM
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LOL nooooooo dude. Just a very high concentration of people from overseas in general here. Even half of my family, which is from Taiwan (though we ended up in Hawaii of all places)
I for one would love to visit Kansas and I'm sure it's a wonderful place
I for one would love to visit Kansas and I'm sure it's a wonderful place
09-24-2013, 07:41 AM
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Haha, doesn't bother me!
Economics was basically my first and last choice. I was one of the few lucky people who knew what they had an interest in when I first started college, I always wanted to be an Econ major... TBH I was never a fan of school and the idea that I would even complete my undergrad to me was really far off. Now that I'm almost done I almost cant believe it lol. Just a few requirements standing in my way like Calculus, (which is why I've been up since 7) Statistics, and a couple Psychology classes for my minor.
I'm planning on pursuing entrepreneurship, so Econ was the right fit for me haha. I've always been a fan of business and how the world works, etc. Loved exporting and buying and selling cars and just about anything else since I was a lot younger, so the study of Econ always kind of fascinated me.
But I know most of those jokes about economists haha. Everyone hates the dismal science lol
Edit: BTW, tuition is ~$10k/year here at GMU for in-state. That includes 12-18 credit hours. Some classes have extra fees, pretty much anything in the School of Management (bastards need to get off their high horse). Charged me $120 for taking one course in their school
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Double edit:
might as well post a pic..
Economics was basically my first and last choice. I was one of the few lucky people who knew what they had an interest in when I first started college, I always wanted to be an Econ major... TBH I was never a fan of school and the idea that I would even complete my undergrad to me was really far off. Now that I'm almost done I almost cant believe it lol. Just a few requirements standing in my way like Calculus, (which is why I've been up since 7) Statistics, and a couple Psychology classes for my minor.
I'm planning on pursuing entrepreneurship, so Econ was the right fit for me haha. I've always been a fan of business and how the world works, etc. Loved exporting and buying and selling cars and just about anything else since I was a lot younger, so the study of Econ always kind of fascinated me.
But I know most of those jokes about economists haha. Everyone hates the dismal science lol
Edit: BTW, tuition is ~$10k/year here at GMU for in-state. That includes 12-18 credit hours. Some classes have extra fees, pretty much anything in the School of Management (bastards need to get off their high horse). Charged me $120 for taking one course in their school
/endrantDouble edit:
might as well post a pic..
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09-24-2013, 08:50 AM
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I was lucky, the power company paid for my education for the most part and my college prepaid would get given back to me in a thousand dollar check every month. 
I was going for Entrepreneurship too, but figured working for a big corporation it would not look good so I went for a Marketing degree. I considered doing my masters but I know too many people that have gotten it and don't make any more than me. Plus, if I'm going to stress myself out and go into debt, it needs to be for something I feel strongly about. Maybe environment sciences or something I have no background in.
I was going for Entrepreneurship too, but figured working for a big corporation it would not look good so I went for a Marketing degree. I considered doing my masters but I know too many people that have gotten it and don't make any more than me. Plus, if I'm going to stress myself out and go into debt, it needs to be for something I feel strongly about. Maybe environment sciences or something I have no background in.
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Q...you certainly know how the business works....
about tuition, yeah its crazy....I had a 80% scholarship when I came from India....I used to play Football for the state in India....well fuck, here they call it soccer....so when I had attached my "football" certificates, they assumed I was like a wide receiver or something
after I got here and explained to them that in India football = soccer....and american football = rugby (kinda sorta)....they said they wont be able to offer me scholarship and it was tooo late for me to switch schools....I did what I do best, negotiate....they gave me ~50% scholarship and an on campus job (which i denied and worked off campus for more $$$
)
about tuition, yeah its crazy....I had a 80% scholarship when I came from India....I used to play Football for the state in India....well fuck, here they call it soccer....so when I had attached my "football" certificates, they assumed I was like a wide receiver or something
after I got here and explained to them that in India football = soccer....and american football = rugby (kinda sorta)....they said they wont be able to offer me scholarship and it was tooo late for me to switch schools....I did what I do best, negotiate....they gave me ~50% scholarship and an on campus job (which i denied and worked off campus for more $$$
)
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I was lucky, the power company paid for my education for the most part and my college prepaid would get given back to me in a thousand dollar check every month.
I was going for Entrepreneurship too, but figured working for a big corporation it would not look good so I went for a Marketing degree. I considered doing my masters but I know too many people that have gotten it and don't make any more than me. Plus, if I'm going to stress myself out and go into debt, it needs to be for something I feel strongly about. Maybe environment sciences or something I have no background in.
I was going for Entrepreneurship too, but figured working for a big corporation it would not look good so I went for a Marketing degree. I considered doing my masters but I know too many people that have gotten it and don't make any more than me. Plus, if I'm going to stress myself out and go into debt, it needs to be for something I feel strongly about. Maybe environment sciences or something I have no background in.
If you did masters you wouldn't do MBA then?Haha, doesn't bother me!
Economics was basically my first and last choice. I was one of the few lucky people who knew what they had an interest in when I first started college, I always wanted to be an Econ major... TBH I was never a fan of school and the idea that I would even complete my undergrad to me was really far off. Now that I'm almost done I almost cant believe it lol. Just a few requirements standing in my way like Calculus, (which is why I've been up since 7) Statistics, and a couple Psychology classes for my minor.
I'm planning on pursuing entrepreneurship, so Econ was the right fit for me haha. I've always been a fan of business and how the world works, etc. Loved exporting and buying and selling cars and just about anything else since I was a lot younger, so the study of Econ always kind of fascinated me.
But I know most of those jokes about economists haha. Everyone hates the dismal science lol
Edit: BTW, tuition is ~$10k/year here at GMU for in-state. That includes 12-18 credit hours. Some classes have extra fees, pretty much anything in the School of Management (bastards need to get off their high horse). Charged me $120 for taking one course in their school /endrant
Double edit:
might as well post a pic..
Economics was basically my first and last choice. I was one of the few lucky people who knew what they had an interest in when I first started college, I always wanted to be an Econ major... TBH I was never a fan of school and the idea that I would even complete my undergrad to me was really far off. Now that I'm almost done I almost cant believe it lol. Just a few requirements standing in my way like Calculus, (which is why I've been up since 7) Statistics, and a couple Psychology classes for my minor.
I'm planning on pursuing entrepreneurship, so Econ was the right fit for me haha. I've always been a fan of business and how the world works, etc. Loved exporting and buying and selling cars and just about anything else since I was a lot younger, so the study of Econ always kind of fascinated me.
But I know most of those jokes about economists haha. Everyone hates the dismal science lol
Edit: BTW, tuition is ~$10k/year here at GMU for in-state. That includes 12-18 credit hours. Some classes have extra fees, pretty much anything in the School of Management (bastards need to get off their high horse). Charged me $120 for taking one course in their school
/endrantDouble edit:
might as well post a pic..
Yes, definitely the dismal science...especially for the student haha
Q...you certainly know how the business works....
about tuition, yeah its crazy....I had a 80% scholarship when I came from India....I used to play Football for the state in India....well fuck, here they call it soccer....so when I had attached my "football" certificates, they assumed I was like a wide receiver or something
after I got here and explained to them that in India football = soccer....and american football = rugby (kinda sorta)....they said they wont be able to offer me scholarship and it was tooo late for me to switch schools....I did what I do best, negotiate....they gave me ~50% scholarship and an on campus job (which i denied and worked off campus for more $$$)
about tuition, yeah its crazy....I had a 80% scholarship when I came from India....I used to play Football for the state in India....well fuck, here they call it soccer....so when I had attached my "football" certificates, they assumed I was like a wide receiver or something
after I got here and explained to them that in India football = soccer....and american football = rugby (kinda sorta)....they said they wont be able to offer me scholarship and it was tooo late for me to switch schools....I did what I do best, negotiate....they gave me ~50% scholarship and an on campus job (which i denied and worked off campus for more $$$
) that's awesome - well it worked out!
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I'm not a fan of white wheels.....except on your car.
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^^^ passion is everything...no point doing it if you dont make anymore $$$ or the company wont pay for it....
also no point doing it if you are not doing from a top 30-50 universities....coz you will be paying a lot of $$$ for no gains....
with that said, I feel education never goes waste....so even if it doesnt help you now, it might in the future.....passion is something which should be the driver though
also no point doing it if you are not doing from a top 30-50 universities....coz you will be paying a lot of $$$ for no gains....
with that said, I feel education never goes waste....so even if it doesnt help you now, it might in the future.....passion is something which should be the driver though
09-25-2013, 10:17 AM
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Shit, my school is $25k a year
I've thought about getting my MBA as well but it doesn't really interest me, therefore I don't think I would try. I would rather get my masters in something that interests me like public relations or Bojangles. Everyone needs to learn about Bojangles.
I've thought about getting my MBA as well but it doesn't really interest me, therefore I don't think I would try. I would rather get my masters in something that interests me like public relations or Bojangles. Everyone needs to learn about Bojangles.
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^^^ one day am gonna drive down there just for Bonjales....shit...we didnt even eat there when we met in my dreams 
09-25-2013, 02:34 PM
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Hahaha bojangles is bawse.
Interesting you guys bring up this discussion.
I was meeting with a Comm. professor whose been teaching here for years; hes a former federal prosecutor turned defense attorney, financial advisor, and now entrepreneur. He's a business and professional communications teacher and was also an Econ major for his undergrad (years ago).
Basically he was pushing me to pursue some kind of graduate program; so I'm now looking into a few 1 year certifications but to be honest, I'm trying to get out of school and never look back lol.
Interesting you guys bring up this discussion.
I was meeting with a Comm. professor whose been teaching here for years; hes a former federal prosecutor turned defense attorney, financial advisor, and now entrepreneur. He's a business and professional communications teacher and was also an Econ major for his undergrad (years ago).
Basically he was pushing me to pursue some kind of graduate program; so I'm now looking into a few 1 year certifications but to be honest, I'm trying to get out of school and never look back lol.
09-27-2013, 07:12 PM
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Yeah you basically leave it alone. Everything that's attached to it is also attached to something else so it doesn't shake or vibrate too much
Thanks!! One of my next mods is getting tail lights just like yours
Thanks!
My guy keeps asking me when I'll be ready for a shoot but the car isn't ready! It's gonna have to be be after I get my sideskirts installed and my brakes painted Maybe then I'll feel like its "Ready."
In other news, the weather here has been amazing lately and I had to use my sunshade which I love...Also have my window visors installed
Thanks!! One of my next mods is getting tail lights just like yours
Thanks!
My guy keeps asking me when I'll be ready for a shoot but the car isn't ready! It's gonna have to be be after I get my sideskirts installed and my brakes painted
Maybe then I'll feel like its "Ready."In other news, the weather here has been amazing lately and I had to use my sunshade which I love...Also have my window visors installed
Love the drop. How much drop on the front and rear?
09-29-2013, 01:37 PM
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Thanks for the compliment! I found these measurements from fender to ground for stock TL:
F: 27"
R: 26.875" (26-7/8")
IMO that sounds a little high to me, but I recently measured and adjusted my coils, now my lowered height is 24.5" all the way around. So from those measurements I'm about 2.5" lowered all the way around but like I said I think the stock height measurement above is a little higher than I think my car was.
The Vossens are CV3's
Front:
19x8.5 +32 (5mm spacer installed, real offset +27)
225/35/19 Yokohama S Drive
Rear
19x10 +36
255/30/19 Nankang NS-2
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09-30-2013, 12:39 AM
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Hey there!
Thanks for the compliment! I found these measurements from fender to ground for stock TL:
F: 27"
R: 26.875" (26-7/8")
IMO that sounds a little high to me, but I recently measured and adjusted my coils, now my lowered height is 24.5" all the way around. So from those measurements I'm about 2.5" lowered all the way around but like I said I think the stock height measurement above is a little higher than I think my car was.
The Vossens are CV3's
Front:
19x8.5 +32 (5mm spacer installed, real offset +27)
225/35/19 Yokohama S Drive
Rear
19x10 +36
255/30/19 Nankang NS-2
Thanks for the compliment! I found these measurements from fender to ground for stock TL:
F: 27"
R: 26.875" (26-7/8")
IMO that sounds a little high to me, but I recently measured and adjusted my coils, now my lowered height is 24.5" all the way around. So from those measurements I'm about 2.5" lowered all the way around but like I said I think the stock height measurement above is a little higher than I think my car was.
The Vossens are CV3's
Front:
19x8.5 +32 (5mm spacer installed, real offset +27)
225/35/19 Yokohama S Drive
Rear
19x10 +36
255/30/19 Nankang NS-2
Question(s): ...(in your own opinion)...
1- Will they fit my TL, with .75-1" drop, without rubbing, running 245's?
2- Would the wheels clear the Stop Tech BBK?
3- Are you using a Camber Kit?
4- Were you able to use your stock TPMS with the Vossen CV3's?
Thanks again for your input and time responding.
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J-man asking Q-man questions....you guys know each other? 
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10-03-2013, 10:02 AM
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I've got a 08 Base TL (AT). I'm interested in the CV3 19x8.5 +32 I wanting to put 245/35/19 tires on them. I'm also interested in installing the A-Spec suspension kit (.75-1" drop) and Stop Tech BBK.
Question(s): ...(in your own opinion)...
1- Will they fit my TL, with .75-1" drop, without rubbing, running 245's?
2- Would the wheels clear the Stop Tech BBK?
3- Are you using a Camber Kit?
4- Were you able to use your stock TPMS with the Vossen CV3's?
Thanks again for your input and time responding.
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Question(s): ...(in your own opinion)...
1- Will they fit my TL, with .75-1" drop, without rubbing, running 245's?
2- Would the wheels clear the Stop Tech BBK?
3- Are you using a Camber Kit?
4- Were you able to use your stock TPMS with the Vossen CV3's?
Thanks again for your input and time responding.
Jo-Nate
I'm not sure if they'll clear Stoptech BBK as I don't have any experience with them, but I couldn't the brembo's with the +32 which is why I have the 5mm spacers in the front. If the stoptech is smaller than the brembo calipers on TLS, then you may get away with it. If any bigger, you'll need a 10mm spacer.
No camber kits! I don't have my tpms installed in the CV3's so I'm not sure. I'm pretty sure it can be done; you can always call vossen and they'll tell you.
Good luck!
10-17-2013, 09:03 AM
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Well hot damn its been 10 days since I've had an update.
First; this past weekend I took off the Vossens in preparation to send the rear two in for a warranty replacement. Finally got a hold of the Diego at Vossen and they agreed to take them back due to uneven paint chips on the outer lips--something I had contacted them about 2-3 times.
Finally though they said that despite the fact that I am the second owner they will replace them for me if I just send in my old ones without tires or valves. So I have to have my tires removed, ship the bitches in, and they'll send me replacements and I'll have to remount/balance. Its a pain in the ass, but I'll have new rears in perfect shape so whatever.
So I took this opportunity to throw on my aspecs and just be able to drive the car comfortably for a while. I also threw on my 20mm rear and 15mm front spacers for the first time on this car. I get some rubbing and whatnot so I think I really do need to get my fronts rolled and my rears pulled a tad...Its a little embarrassing to be rubbing with stock 18x8.5's lol. Plus I think the tab on the front fenders is cutting my tires...so that will be taken care of soon enough I guess.
Interesting story; was driving on I95 south, approaching 495 yesterday cruising at 65mph in the center lane when I the passenger of a silver Toyota Rav4 roll down his window, pull out his Nikon, and proceed to take rolling shots of me driving lol. Dude was snapping pics for what seemed like forever! I gave him the thumbs up haha.
Pretty interesting I guess, wish I could find the dude... I don't have any rolling shots of my car
First; this past weekend I took off the Vossens in preparation to send the rear two in for a warranty replacement. Finally got a hold of the Diego at Vossen and they agreed to take them back due to uneven paint chips on the outer lips--something I had contacted them about 2-3 times.
Finally though they said that despite the fact that I am the second owner they will replace them for me if I just send in my old ones without tires or valves. So I have to have my tires removed, ship the bitches in, and they'll send me replacements and I'll have to remount/balance. Its a pain in the ass, but I'll have new rears in perfect shape so whatever.
So I took this opportunity to throw on my aspecs and just be able to drive the car comfortably for a while. I also threw on my 20mm rear and 15mm front spacers for the first time on this car. I get some rubbing and whatnot so I think I really do need to get my fronts rolled and my rears pulled a tad...Its a little embarrassing to be rubbing with stock 18x8.5's lol. Plus I think the tab on the front fenders is cutting my tires...so that will be taken care of soon enough I guess.
Interesting story; was driving on I95 south, approaching 495 yesterday cruising at 65mph in the center lane when I the passenger of a silver Toyota Rav4 roll down his window, pull out his Nikon, and proceed to take rolling shots of me driving lol. Dude was snapping pics for what seemed like forever! I gave him the thumbs up haha.
Pretty interesting I guess, wish I could find the dude... I don't have any rolling shots of my car
10-17-2013, 09:34 PM
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It's amazing when the Aspecs are your "slumming" wheels.
Last edited by Steven Bell; 10-21-2013 at 05:40 PM.
10-21-2013, 08:40 PM
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A-Specs FTW! I love my set that I got from you, and they may be going back on soon for the winter. I just wish my set had come out a bit darker. Now that I have my ES2s in a darker hyper black, I love the contrast against ASM.
