rockstar143's '04 NBP progress thread (part deux continues after 6 year hiatus)
07-30-2012, 07:46 AM
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sweet pics and vids, J. 
i like the smoked tails better and i think the exhaust is just fine how it is.
keep up the good work buddy!
i like the smoked tails better and i think the exhaust is just fine how it is.
keep up the good work buddy!
07-30-2012, 08:34 AM
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I knew you'd like the smoked tails...I have to agree, it does match the theme and as Morgan said, it updates the back end of the car a bit.J.
07-30-2012, 09:15 AM
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Hey Rock...Proper Pics of my set up.....https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-tires-wheels-suspension-97/dont-hate-congratulate-864469/
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07-30-2012, 11:02 AM
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J the recent pictures and videos are AWESOME! Keep it up man
J the recent pictures and videos are AWESOME! Keep it up man
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I hate you!
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07-30-2012, 12:37 PM
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Hey Rock...Proper Pics of my set up.....https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=864469
I already visited and commented bud, great setup!You do?!?!
thanks mang, funny to me is that this is the 2nd round of me putting the tails on and they got ZERO love the first time around! LOL. I guess it's all in the pictures, since I finally took good pictures of it.
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07-30-2012, 02:16 PM
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The tips look small because of the gigantic chrome trashcans behind them. If you black them out, they wont draw your eyes to them, making the tips stand out more and look larger. Right now, the tips are lost in the back bumper.
07-30-2012, 02:31 PM
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glad you clarified, i was about to spray paint the whole effin the tips!
PS...you guys know you're privy to more of a downward angle since my shots were to accentuate the muffler/tips etc...under most normal circumstance, you don't see it like that. I'll take some eye level shots...
PS...you guys know you're privy to more of a downward angle since my shots were to accentuate the muffler/tips etc...under most normal circumstance, you don't see it like that. I'll take some eye level shots...
07-30-2012, 04:04 PM
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You know nothing will ever be good enough for these guys on here. Taking eye level shots, somebody will say you need a roof spoiler or something like that.
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07-30-2012, 04:08 PM
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Great videos.
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07-30-2012, 04:39 PM
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I mean, if you're used to seeing even the type s oem exhaust tips, they're definitely bigger to fit the opening, so then when you compare and see mine, you're like, WTF...they're tiny. But the DO look great proportionally etc...
Same with the spoiler...I get that I can pull it off...the trunk spoiler, but then when I remove it for shits and giggles...I get that it looks so clean and I should leave it off and I should get a roof spoiler. Then I look around and I'm like, man...if I listen to everyone, I'll have an identical car to XXXXXXX member.
And once they idea gets put in your head, especially from people you respect, it gnaws at you until you try and it and do it and the car stops being your vision anymore.
Meh, I got a little too deep there, but you get the gist.
07-30-2012, 08:39 PM
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07-30-2012, 08:58 PM
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Oh Jeethuth Chritht
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07-31-2012, 05:47 PM
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Wow, this thread flew a page since I asked about your camber specs.
Since I know nothing about alignment specs,
do you think that these camber specs would be doable without a camber kit? I'm ONLY looking to get the camber kit if i ABSOLUTELY have to. Thats 300 bucks I don't want to spend!
The wheels are 19x8.5, +38 front +24 rear so VERY close to your specs, although slightly less aggressive. I have spacers installed but will remove them (15 front 20 rear) because I dont think Ill need them with these wheels
With spacers:
225 35 19 all around
19 x 9" wheels
F +35 w/-1 deg camber
R +25 w/-2 deg camber (upper ball joints/arms)
Thanks
Since I know nothing about alignment specs,
do you think that these camber specs would be doable without a camber kit? I'm ONLY looking to get the camber kit if i ABSOLUTELY have to. Thats 300 bucks I don't want to spend!
The wheels are 19x8.5, +38 front +24 rear so VERY close to your specs, although slightly less aggressive. I have spacers installed but will remove them (15 front 20 rear) because I dont think Ill need them with these wheels
With spacers:
225 35 19 all around
19 x 9" wheels
F +35 w/-1 deg camber
R +25 w/-2 deg camber (upper ball joints/arms)
Thanks
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07-31-2012, 09:08 PM
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Wait, what?!?! Did you quote what I said?
Yes, we should be very close to each other...35/25 rear 1/2 on the rim but same tire.
I think if you get the toe straightened out, you can be ok, but it depends on how low you are too.
Another benefit to the upper arm camber kits is that since it brings the top of the rim back out, it makes it more flush (until you can't anymore).
I'm not sure I understand your question but if you're asking if you'll have MY same camber specs without a kit at my height, then I think the answer is no. I think you'll be closer to -2 front and -3.5 rear with no kits.
That's just a guess though...if you're strapped for cash, do your thing and see where you stand! Then do what you can when you can. Don't forget that with the camber kit, you're also going to run into fender clearance issues.
Yes, we should be very close to each other...35/25 rear 1/2 on the rim but same tire.
I think if you get the toe straightened out, you can be ok, but it depends on how low you are too.
Another benefit to the upper arm camber kits is that since it brings the top of the rim back out, it makes it more flush (until you can't anymore).
I'm not sure I understand your question but if you're asking if you'll have MY same camber specs without a kit at my height, then I think the answer is no. I think you'll be closer to -2 front and -3.5 rear with no kits.
That's just a guess though...if you're strapped for cash, do your thing and see where you stand! Then do what you can when you can. Don't forget that with the camber kit, you're also going to run into fender clearance issues.
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08-01-2012, 09:55 AM
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I think you LOVE 
that sun shade lol
I need one now. Black on Black in FL gets insanely hot.
that sun shade lolI need one now. Black on Black in FL gets insanely hot.
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08-01-2012, 10:26 AM
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I was thinking the same thing 
08-01-2012, 01:24 PM
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Well, I liked how the roll up one fit pretty well, but over time, the edges kinda curl in and it's a PAIN in the butt to have to unroll and roll it up all the time. I like how easy this pops up and down. And it fits PERFECTLY.
08-01-2012, 01:26 PM
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Where do you keep it while driving?