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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 08:56 AM
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part 2 today.
hope its easy!!!! x10
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 09:25 AM
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haha, i hope so too man. I just hope we're able to get the jack out tho lol
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 09:48 AM
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what did u all do?

get the jack out? u guys dropped a car? if so, u'll hvae to put a piece of wood under a tire to raise it up, this way u can pull the jack out.
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 11:11 AM
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I know bout that trick,but we didnt do that cuz i would have had a hard time going over speedbumps in my apt (theyre really high). All we did was raise the car back up,which was stressful but im still tucking wheels even after i raised it up 2 and 3/4 inches from slammed.

We just gotta do the rears today cuz we were too tired,together with the humidity and i was getting cut everywhere in my hands. But i got to tell you,this coilovers slammed the fvck out of my car.I was at credit card height.

Justin,can u post up that pic i took of the front end being slammed?
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Bada$$VTEC
^*are

BTW did anyone see the fire accident on the freeway today? A 3 series Beemer (335i?) caught on fire on 59 South/Fountainview.
I didn't see it but I was driving home from my client and there was a HPD patrol and HPD Flatbed towing the burned chassis, I guess for further investigation.

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Why? U hoping he's a filipino too so u won't feel lonely? Lol
He's not alone. I'm half Flip. So he should be half as lonely.
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 11:31 AM
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Emmanual, I will in a bit.

I just got done detailing Keith's (kaedotoh) 2nd Gen TSX.
it turned out great!!

I'm running a special! come get your car detailed!
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 11:47 AM
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Carlito Benito
I didn't see it but I was driving home from my client and there was a HPD patrol and HPD Flatbed towing the burned chassis, I guess for further investigation.
Yupp,the only thing i saw that made me know it was a 3 series was just one tail light that didnt get burned totally and the wheels.
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Emmanual, I will in a bit.

I just got done detailing Keith's (kaedotoh) 2nd Gen TSX.
it turned out great!!

I'm running a special! come get your car detailed!
Cool,did u take before and after pics of the detailing? (i hope u did since u have the dslr with u) post them up

Edit:i see youve posted it up,nice.
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 11:52 AM
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It looked like a 335i. I was gonna snap a shot but there was traffic.
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 11:54 AM
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Used bar keepers friend for the exhaust tips.


See the reflection? claybarred and wax.
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 11:55 AM
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^Thats what i thought and me too,i didnt cuz my dad was in the car with me and there was too much traffic to lose focus on the road.

EDit: dammit Justin,why do u always post when im posting to reply lol but the detailing is nice,i see you've learned what i told you bout the aperature,ISO and WB.

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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 12:03 PM
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I went for a photoshoot by myself this morning. it turned out great!
Yes, I learned how to shoot! butt I want to be better.

Keith said he'll be back at around 5 to help us out with the coils!
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 12:15 PM
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Well you gotta start from somewhere,i know im noooo way near as good as most guys pics i've seen. Post up a teaser from ur shoot!

Cool,we could use another hand..
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 12:43 PM
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What's up Justin! you did a good job on my car. Time consuming but it was worth it. Looks clean as hell
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by KaeDotOh
What's up Justin! you did a good job on my car. Time consuming but it was worth it. Looks clean as hell
Thanks Keith for the kind words.












Here's the mini shoot:




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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 01:12 PM
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bout to drop my car a little more before the meet comes around so I can wont be too jealous of nauman's new wheels when I see it
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 02:18 PM
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Hey Justing you did a good detailing job, I might take my sometime soon. BTW it was nice lending somewhat of a hand yesterday
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 02:51 PM
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Thanks for the help Ralph! Much appreciated..
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 05:48 PM
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so what r ur prices justin?
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 10:18 PM
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Idk how to thank you Justin,but thanks a billion much. You were of good help,and also thank you Ralph,Keith too and oh before i forget thanks to your neighbor! I hope he finishes up the Monte carlo in his garage.

Anyways here's a quick pic of my current ride height,didnt take a before but u get the idea of how stock 4x4 height is. Sorry bout my dirty car,got dirty when we were working on it. Oh it doesnt have any finger gap in front but has like 1 and 1/2 ish at the back.

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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 10:23 PM
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Looks good! Are you going to lower the back any more? How is the close to the fenders are you with the 3G TL wheels?
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by kostya.lyt
Looks good! Are you going to lower the back any more? How is the close to the fenders are you with the 3G TL wheels?
Yea i will but not right now though. I'll prolly adjust them before the accord meet so there wont be any finger gap or i'll just keep it that way for now cuz i dont wanna rub at all.

With the 3G wheels,i'll call it hellasunk in the cuz when we first maxed out the front coils it was sunk lol. Its still sunk the way it is tho,but since i havent maxed the rear so i cant really say its sunk but it looks ike it'll be sunk too. I think i'll need some 5mm/10mm spacers in front and 10mm in the back to make them flush.
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 10:44 PM
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Oh,and does anybody know where i can buy a back up camera that'll work for an 07+ Mercedes S class? I've seen some on ebay but idk if it'll work with the car,the car already has a parking sensor btw.
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 10:59 PM
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^check on mb forums.
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 11:04 PM
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I Sold my Blitz wheels and got my stockies powdercoated. Decided to wash both cars today and go out and take some pictures, A buddy with a freshly painted Prelude showed up as well.







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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 11:15 PM
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Hey take close up pics of your powdercoated wheels , they look good from far I see you got the A-spec looking good
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 11:18 PM
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Nice pics and cars man,care to let me know how much you powder coated your stockies? Cuz im thinking of powder coating mine bronze,since my paint is flaking off really bad.
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by nspec_ya4
^check on mb forums.
I'll check it out.Thanks.
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 11:25 PM
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I forgot to take an up-close picture of them, but I had them done "Anodized Silver," which is a hair darker than factory. Roughly $200 to blast and powdercoat all four, sweet deal!

Let me know if you want the info.
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 11:30 PM
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thats a badass price for powder coating. can u pm me their info?
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 11:34 PM
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I'll just post it up for everyone to know. It's a plain white warehouse that's easy to find. If you go, ask for Brian, and tell him VW guys referred you.

Alkote Inc.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...74&z=9&iwloc=A
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 11:36 PM
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thanks. actually better that you posted it for every one.
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 01:08 AM
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Damn thats not that expensive;Thanks for posting it up,i'll see if i can get my wheels powder coated before the meet..If not then i'll do it after.
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 12:47 PM
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Just ordered that A-Spec kit! hopefully ill be ready to roll by the 28th.. got a few other people i was gonna ask to join us.. 3 of my friends who just bought TL's and my Lambo Doors honda Accord buddy.
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 04:29 PM
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Cool,is the body shop gonna install it for u or ur doing it urself?


BTW Justin,I got that stuff fixed today. I paid 70 bucks.
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 04:29 PM
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Cool,is the body shop gonna install it for u or ur doing it urself?


BTW Justin,I got that stuff fixed today. I paid 70 bucks.
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 04:36 PM
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^ the body shop will take care of it
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 04:44 PM
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^ Saif the freakin awesome dude, I'm sure I will be ready by then I might get my car drop and install my new wheel hopefully this weekend
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 05:23 PM
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badassvtec try lonestar junkyard.
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 06:55 PM
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