rockstar143's '04 NBP progress thread (part deux continues after 6 year hiatus)
04-25-2012, 08:18 AM
#2681
2014 Jeep SRT
Your camera is the bomb! Although I suggest the same thing I told Sean...definitely go pick up a Canon 50mm f/1.8 lens. It will open up a whole new door in your photo skills.
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04-25-2012, 08:28 AM
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yes. Rockstar, it'll bump up your game huge. You'll be able to easily jump to artsy shots with it, and it'll help you figure out how to shoot with your body instead of lens zoom.
UD, its got a filter to burn/dodge contrast changes. makes the lines look sharp, without pixelating.
UD, its got a filter to burn/dodge contrast changes. makes the lines look sharp, without pixelating.
04-25-2012, 10:24 AM
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i need a camera 
04-25-2012, 10:47 AM
#2684
2014 Jeep SRT
^Yes, you do. I saw a quality photo of your car for the first time in Steven's thread earlier. Looks like a different car when the picture isn't taken with a potato. 
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04-25-2012, 10:50 AM
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^^^ haha true....you're quite the detective....
that was Steven's camera....we planned for that meet and some clicks for 2 weeks and he didnt charge his camera....it died after 2-3 pix
every other pic was from iphone 3gs and 4
that was Steven's camera....we planned for that meet and some clicks for 2 weeks and he didnt charge his camera....it died after 2-3 pix
every other pic was from iphone 3gs and 4
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04-25-2012, 01:04 PM
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^^^ 
his avy's are my signal to the wifey
his avy's are my signal to the wifey
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04-25-2012, 02:12 PM
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Your camera is the bomb! Although I suggest the same thing I told Sean...definitely go pick up a Canon 50mm f/1.8 lens. It will open up a whole new door in your photo skills.
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8...5359879&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8...5359879&sr=8-1
I will take your recommendation, I'm certain. On the verge of pulling the trigger on a great deal on this 29'er locally...been thinking about a backup bike and wanted to try the bigger tires, since everyone raves about them. J. 
yes. Rockstar, it'll bump up your game huge. You'll be able to easily jump to artsy shots with it, and it'll help you figure out how to shoot with your body instead of lens zoom.
UD, its got a filter to burn/dodge contrast changes. makes the lines look sharp, without pixelating.
UD, its got a filter to burn/dodge contrast changes. makes the lines look sharp, without pixelating.
I'd let you use mine if you were closer, sweet thang.
his avy's are signal to my pants.
04-25-2012, 02:19 PM
#2689
Whats up with RDX owners?
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I want nothing to do with how you feel in your nether regions.
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04-25-2012, 02:30 PM
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Whats up with RDX owners?
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Because Id be banned.
Again
Again
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04-25-2012, 07:37 PM
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^^^Ok, so, in typical "idle hands" fashion
I decided to lower the SS all the way down. About another quarter inch, but that's all she's got. I'll see if I dig how she rides for a few days.
and even some vids, courtesty my contour gps and my little lady friend
I decided to lower the SS all the way down. About another quarter inch, but that's all she's got. I'll see if I dig how she rides for a few days.
and even some vids, courtesty my contour gps and my little lady friend
04-25-2012, 08:08 PM
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Rear looks money but the front needs a little moar low. Sucks that they are maxed.
04-25-2012, 08:13 PM
#2696
Yeah, man...they're 24" fender to floor on front and back right now. It's likely my system pushing the rear down a smidge more. Well, that's what you get with Tein SS...slammed with a nice soft ride!
Go with megans or FF if you decided you wanna get coils finally!
dsrtne1, honestly man, I hated visors till about 4 months ago! Thank you, though...
Go with megans or FF if you decided you wanna get coils finally!
dsrtne1, honestly man, I hated visors till about 4 months ago! Thank you, though...
04-25-2012, 08:14 PM
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I decided almost 4 years ago that I wanted coils. Other purchases have gotten in my way of getting them though
04-25-2012, 08:30 PM
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I save for them and every time I do, something else comes up (ATLP, A-Spec kit, etc).
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04-25-2012, 08:37 PM
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Bish I do what I want 
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04-25-2012, 09:18 PM
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As much as I want coils, there's no way in hell I could give up the exhaust.
I think I would give up the A-Specs before the exhaust
I think I would give up the A-Specs before the exhaust
04-25-2012, 09:29 PM
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wtf
Send me some moniez and I'll gladly get them on the car
Send me some moniez and I'll gladly get them on the car
04-25-2012, 10:11 PM
#2708
2014 Jeep SRT
Hawt vids, and this pic...
Love that angle...so flush...
Love that angle...so flush...
04-26-2012, 04:22 AM
#2709
Jerm, car is looking so sinister! I make me wanna got out and lower my rear even with my front. But I would have issues if I did that
... But LOOKING GREAT! 
04-26-2012, 07:28 AM
#2710
John, you rike a pic I took and didn't edit it. I'm friggin blushing! Thanks, man!
Jay, I know what you mean, my brother...I'm loving it lowered too. Rode to work today and totally forgot that I maxed the Teins out...
are you too flush to go lower?!?
Thanks, man!Jay, I know what you mean, my brother...I'm loving it lowered too. Rode to work today and totally forgot that I maxed the Teins out...
are you too flush to go lower?!?
04-26-2012, 07:46 AM
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Yes, with the 9.5 wide +40's...Yeap! With fenders rolled, pinched and tires stretched to add some clearance, the wheels lip edge is still sitting approx. 1/8 past the fender surface. I can actually lower the car just a tad more. But I am waiting till the IB is installed for the additional weight added to see where the final stance is at. Plus...I have to take into consideration when the car is full load with family... Then I can find a sweet spot. Until then, its still perfect because my fronts are tucked just like yours and the back is low enough to not see the top tire tread. So it actually sits VERY NICE as is.
Plus, I just paid $$$ yesterday to finally place all 4 corners on point with a alignment, so I don't wanna mess with that either
Plus, I just paid $$$ yesterday to finally place all 4 corners on point with a alignment, so I don't wanna mess with that either
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04-26-2012, 07:57 AM
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straightened this one out before Morgan had a conniption!
I got you Jay...yeah, I'm planning to dial in what I'm happy with and then I'm going to Acura to have them do a good alignment.
Do you have camber kits?!?!
I got you Jay...yeah, I'm planning to dial in what I'm happy with and then I'm going to Acura to have them do a good alignment.
Do you have camber kits?!?!
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04-26-2012, 08:06 AM
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Nice analogies Sean.
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04-26-2012, 08:07 AM
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REAR: Yes ~ SPS adj Camber arms
FRONT: No ~ really not bad according to the #s from CARS & CONCEPTS alignment. After all the other adj, it all lines up pretty good and steering wheel is now straight and drives straight. Even when I let go of the steering wheel. And before this alignment the tires don't seem to be wearing bad at all and now, the tire wear should even be better. So, this is all why I have always held out on buying the front set.
FRONT: No ~ really not bad according to the #s from CARS & CONCEPTS alignment. After all the other adj, it all lines up pretty good and steering wheel is now straight and drives straight. Even when I let go of the steering wheel. And before this alignment the tires don't seem to be wearing bad at all and now, the tire wear should even be better. So, this is all why I have always held out on buying the front set.
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04-26-2012, 08:35 AM
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What's the max on the Tein SS? Is it 2.9" like the SA's?
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04-26-2012, 08:37 AM
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04-26-2012, 08:54 AM
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Eff yewwwww!!
Inside joke at this point, but his comments are always almost borderline insulting and that last one just pushed me over the edge. I always try to be diplomatic in my responses but his opinions are always very final without possibility for your opinion to count. Which is a pet peeve of mine. Nothing personal, just kinda pissed me off.
Sean, you're one funny dude.
Right?!?! That was awesome!
Yeah, i agree...my front was never bad enough to NEED IT, plus, in the front you'll create fitment issues by correcting. I guess you went with the lower control arms for the rear...too bad, if you had the top one, you could back it off a little to be able to set the ride height wherever you love it. Either way, your setup is perfect as is.
I'm not sure, man...but sounds about right...I'm at 24" F to F...but we'd have to know what a stock one was at WITH my wheels on it to know exactly how much I lowered it. I should measure my buddy with the stock wheels, just out of curiosity.
I thought they were hyperbole's..
Inside joke at this point, but his comments are always almost borderline insulting and that last one just pushed me over the edge. I always try to be diplomatic in my responses but his opinions are always very final without possibility for your opinion to count. Which is a pet peeve of mine. Nothing personal, just kinda pissed me off.
Right?!?!
That was awesome!REAR: Yes ~ SPS adj Camber arms
FRONT: No ~ really not bad according to the #s from CARS & CONCEPTS alignment. After all the other adj, it all lines up pretty good and steering wheel is now straight and drives straight. Even when I let go of the steering wheel. And before this alignment the tires don't seem to be wearing bad at all and now, the tire wear should even be better. So, this is all why I have always held out on buying the front set.
FRONT: No ~ really not bad according to the #s from CARS & CONCEPTS alignment. After all the other adj, it all lines up pretty good and steering wheel is now straight and drives straight. Even when I let go of the steering wheel. And before this alignment the tires don't seem to be wearing bad at all and now, the tire wear should even be better. So, this is all why I have always held out on buying the front set.
Either way, your setup is perfect as is.I'm not sure, man...but sounds about right...I'm at 24" F to F...but we'd have to know what a stock one was at WITH my wheels on it to know exactly how much I lowered it. I should measure my buddy with the stock wheels, just out of curiosity.
I thought they were hyperbole's..
04-26-2012, 09:14 AM
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Pics look great Rocky....and i would keep it that way unless you hit a lot of potholes/speed breakers/uneven surfaces.....i had my Tein Basic's slammed all the way down and i was scrapping everywhere....so i raised her back up ~.5 inch....bad thing is i cant adjust dampening on mine
Justnspace you slick mofo !!! hahahah.....i know what you just did
Justnspace you slick mofo !!! hahahah.....i know what you just did
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