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Old 01-24-2013, 12:46 PM
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...hmmm...so not as a compliment then?
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Tyler....you need to post more pix
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
...hmmm...so not as a compliment then?
I wasn't thinking about it when I took the picture. Now that I look at it, I consider it a compliment because I want the lip spoiler

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Tyler....you need to post more pix
I think I post more pictures than anyone else in the 3G side
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I dont think so....I think Jeremy and Meko have you beat
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
I wasn't thinking about it when I took the picture. Now that I look at it, I consider it a compliment because I want the lip spoiler
I think that's the first time I ever heard someone say they want the M3 style lip spoiler. Usually everyone just hates on it. Glad I could be your inspiration.

Unless of course you are talking about John's car.
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Originally Posted by swoosh
I dont think so....I think Jeremy and Meko have you beat
Ah true. I'm a top contributor then

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I think that's the first time I ever heard someone say they want the M3 style lip spoiler. Usually everyone just hates on it. Glad I could be your inspiration.

Unless of course you are talking about John's car.
I LOVE the lip spoiler. I would love an OEM 04-06 one but they are stupid expensive. The Type-S lip is nice but a bit too big IMO.
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YAY, a fan of the M3 spoiler!
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Nice. Your car is really clean.
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Old 01-24-2013, 03:50 PM
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Thank you sir, I have some more mods on the way besides just the wheels, but I'm waiting until I can install them to post pics here.
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Funny...that picture just told me that if I were to consider getting one EVER and didn't have a trunk spoiler, I'd opt for the type s oem one.
I love mine, doe...so there.
Old 01-25-2013, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
Funny...that picture just told me that if I were to consider getting one EVER and didn't have a trunk spoiler, I'd opt for the type s oem one.
I love mine, doe...so there.
Dat $500 purchase doe....
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Yeah

Naked car ftw
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Originally Posted by The Machine




hey, Who's car is that?
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hey, Who's car is that?
John (ebelp).
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
The Type-S lip is nice but a bit too big IMO.
How dare you!

Chip, this thread needs more wheel teasers...
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Old 01-29-2013, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by ebelp
How dare you!

Chip, this thread needs more wheel teasers...
Soon my .........soon.
Old 01-29-2013, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by ebelp
How dare you!
I do what I want

Originally Posted by The Machine
Soon my .........soon.
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Old 01-29-2013, 03:21 PM
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Lol, that's exactly the voice I was saying my post to John in.
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What's in Baggins' pockets? Handsies?!
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I heard that your hand is always in his pocket that has the hole :ghey:
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Way to take this thread to gay level 11.
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Thread bump... I KNOW you have updates to share with everyone!
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Time for dat mega update again....ugh where to start....

I wanted to change up the rear some so I decided to debagde the trunk



I had some chips from when my car got repainted after the accident and I wanted those fixed. Also from the license plate bracket on the bumper they put a hole dead center so I had that fixed as well.

BEFORE




AFTER



Since the front was being done I figured now was a good time to install a Domed Decal and the Swift hideaway license plate holder.











Next I decided to do the RDX covers











After the RDX covers I put on the OEM visiors



And last but not least, what everyone has been waiting for! NEW RIMS!!
Varrstoen ES 1.1.1 Hyper Black 18X9.5"F 18X10.5"R +30 all around.

225/40/18 on a 9.5"







235/40/18 on 10.5"















Next mod that will be getting done soon is the Skunk2 UCA




Thanks for looking!!

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Great progress Chip ! I love those shots from the meet too. I can't wait for spring to be able to do some work on mine. Keep it up !
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Old 02-24-2013, 11:09 AM
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Heck yeah! Looking good! When you have your alignment done post up you specs. Camber, rubbing, fender to ground?
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Originally Posted by 96cd5
Heck yeah! Looking good! When you have your alignment done post up you specs. Camber, rubbing, fender to ground?
Thanks! And will do. Right now I have no rubbing in the rear which I am extremely shocked at for as close as it is to the fender. The only rubbing I get is in the front when I have the wheels fully turned and hit a dip. It is very very minor though. I wanted to run -1 up front, but I don't think that is going to happen if I rub the little bit I do now. I'll just make it even on both sides and probably run around -2.
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Holy shit

SO much new stuff! I'm glad you finally put the wheels on. Game changer
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Old 02-24-2013, 01:09 PM
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Dat lip.
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Old 02-24-2013, 01:11 PM
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Car looks sick with everything installed. I'm surprised you're not having more rubbing issues with those specs. Congrats on taking your car to the next level.
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Originally Posted by The Machine
Thanks! And will do. Right now I have no rubbing in the rear which I am extremely shocked at for as close as it is to the fender. The only rubbing I get is in the front when I have the wheels fully turned and hit a dip. It is very very minor though. I wanted to run -1 up front, but I don't think that is going to happen if I rub the little bit I do now. I'll just make it even on both sides and probably run around -2.
I'm shock that you didn't rub the rear. I ordered my wheels with the same offset as your. I guess I don't need a rear camber kit. What brand are your tires?

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Wow great shots Chip! Looks incredible
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Thanks for the kind words guys!

Originally Posted by turtlecivic
I'm shock that you didn't rub the rear. I ordered my wheels with the same offset as your. I guess I don't need a rear camber kit. What brand are your tires?
If you are going to go as low as I am, I would definitely recommend a rear camber kit. Before I put these wheels on and lowered it a little more. I was a little over -2 on each side. I'll be getting another alignment soon once the skunk2 uca's go on and post what the specs are. The tires are Achilles ATR Sport.
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Well done, dude!


Obviously, the date in your title has been changed!
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Well done Sir.

Very tasteful updates.
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