You guys crack me up.

My mom's AP2 has stock suspension and I don't think the wheel gap looks particularly bad, but it's definitely a small price to pay to garage your car every day ... I really miss that.



I know you guys are looking out for me, which I appreciate ...

 

Oh...well that I didn't realize. I thought you were making due but it was a lot of work to get the right angle to get it in. If you're parking on the street instead of the garage...then that makes sense.

 

Saw a little spot to shoot, new warehouse...decided to go back yesterday with my car/camera.

DSC_1093 by rock star, on Flickr

DSC_1055 by rock star, on Flickr

 

 

Thanks T.

 

This may be just what I was looking for to replace the 2X6s with something a bit more classy! Thanks for the link!

 

If my S2000 is ever in FL, I'll be calling you to do a photoshoot. Your stuff is orders of magnitude better than anything I'd be able to produce.

 

Just though I'd share that I'm an s2000 owner, and recently bought an 05 RL

 

g'damn Sam...you just made me blush and kinda get chubby in the pants at the same time. #nohomo
Thanks, man...I do it cause I love it, but it's always nice to hear that someone else digs it too. I'd be glad to shoot your car.

Welcome Liem! I often wish my DD was more comfortable and automatic and that RL would fit the bill perfectly!
Maybe that's what I should do...sell the TL for an RL.

 

Nice stable, always been a fan of the 2G RL.

Nice AP1, Grand Prix White FTW!

 

RL has potential for being a great dd .. but I'll always have a soft spot for the 3G 6MT

Don't do it!

 

LOL...I can't, man...I have a weird ass bond with my car. Still love looking at it.

 

My stable....

00 Honda S2000 -journal link-
92 Mazda Miata (off road build) -journal link-
95 Dodge Ram (about to sell this soon)
05 Acura RL

 

I really do like your style and the quality of shots you get. I can dominate landscape photos and landscapes with cars but I've never really gotten into just cars (though I'd like to). It's really quite sad that my 40D with 24-105L doesn't put out as nice of images as your Rebel. Ugh, my camera body is ancient and needs replacing.

Is that what you Floridians call it when there's a permanent imprint of your ass where the seat cushion has conformed to it?

 

Yes, that's what it's called!

You have me confused though on gear, Sam...I'm D7100 with F1.8 Fiddy (for those shots, at least). I stare at cars and it really amazes me how tilting the lens or moving a foot over can affect how you "FEEL" looking at the picture of the car. That's really what I try and perfect.

 

Not sure why I thought you had a Rebel. Either way, the camera body you have eats mine for lunch dinner and a snack. Mine was brand new back in 2007.

 

Thanks for trying

Worth it

Welcome!

 

What kind of lens do you have exactly?

I think there's new life hidden in your camera somewhere. A tripod & nice wide lens makes a world of difference shooting cars.

 

24-105L
70-200 2.8L
50 1.4
Manfrotto tripod (I don't remember the model)

Lenses/tripod are solid. Camera does fine in normal daylight. Low light levels and ability to resolve fine details (like what is needed for product/car photography) is where it sh1ts the bed.

I largely know what I'm doing and I feel like my work is getting more body limited than lens/ability limited.

 

7000, not 7100, my bad.
The dual slots, long battery life, water resistance have all been awesome. Upgrade, sucka! I started with the Canon 30D though...did the trick to learn!

 

I loves my Nikon...

I actually need to upgrade my body though I'm ready for more...

 

I cannot say enough about the D7000...and they are cheap on adorama, b&h and fredmiranda.

 

Under $700...

that is a good price. It would def be an upgrade from my 3100

 

Refurb for under $500.

 

Refurb all fuckin day, Kev...that just means they went through it more times to ensure it's fine!

 

I got my 50 refurb after your recommendation.

 

J, those pics are on point as usual.

 

 

And she's in!

No ramp assistance needed, never though I'd be so pleased with OEM suspension

 

Too early to tell if you're happy!
I'm so mad about this.

But glad you got her in the garage.

 

Believe me my dude, I was kinda disappointed too. As soon as I finished installing the final shock and let it settle on the ground, it instantly reminded me of JS+BRZs Mazdaspeed3

4x4 status!

The ride quality is amazing though ...

 

One more:

 

So glad I can be as low as I am and make it into my driveway just fine

GPW is the fastest color though for sure

 

Okay, doesn't look horrible...and I see how steep you meant, wow!

 

ride height looks just fine in my humble opinion.

 

It would...

 

Thanks guys

 

This house was built in the 50s and lets just say ... they didn't take into account that modern cars would be much lower than those of that era

Even before we grinded 1 1/2 inches off the hump, my GF's Corolla would scrape entering at an angle.

 

Tyler, how much clearance do you now have when getting up your driveway?

 

If a corolla didn't clear, his has to still be close!
Dude...when we were buying our house...that was one of the requisites!