My black on black VIP "style" build

[ricky_db]

This is going to be alot of work and might take some time but i think i can pull it off and be one of the few VIP styled galants in the US.

parts list so far

exterior:
JDM 2 piece glass headlights with
Retrofited J30 projectors
high and low set of HIDs
JDM power folding mirrors
rear window visor
JDM vr4 rear bumper
JDM 3rd gen tails
Tien coilovers (as of 2014)

and a gang of black paint

interior:
JDM chrome door handles
JDM Nardi black steering wheel
OEM matched burl wood dash kit
Hand veneered full lower dash assembly
Weapon R checkered black and grey floor mats
Burl wood veneered brake cover
Junction Produce black curtains(taken out for motorization)
Junction Produce black neck pads
(Out for installation into 745 seats)
Katzkins black leather seats for the front
interior analog clock
4 yards or black suede
2 yards or black leather
20 feet of ultra white EL wire
annnd a i love haters tee shirt



NOW for the rims,
i went with some 19" Lock Smice Dukes
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/ame19.jpg


Thanks to those of you who have given me input, guidance, and help.

[9G]

cant wait to see the final product

[Joshua42007]

cant wait to see the final product

x2 :yes:

[beam514]

Rays wheels all the way
I'll be checking back here frequently

[OMEGA PHX]

I really like your idea, your steppin it up big, Black Paint is the way to go, I don't really like the idea of the Super VR-4 rear extensions, for the rims I vote for the Rays although the other ones have more aggressive numbers. Suscribed.

[G-spot]

Damn boy!!!!!!!1

[ricky_db]

Rays wheels all the way
I'll be checking back here frequently
this wont take flight for another 6 weeks or so but i will be throwing ideas in here often

x2 :yes:
Thanks guys

I really like your idea, your steppin it up big, Black Paint is the way to go, I don't really like the idea of the Super VR-4 rear extensions, for the rims I vote for the Rays although the other ones have more aggressive numbers. Suscribed.with the rear extentions i was eye balling a dual pipe setup using the lexus LS 460 tipshttp://g35driver.com/forums/attachments/other-cars/113714d1257744830-new-lexus-460-looks-like-large-g-lexus_ls460_fabulous_back.jpg and make it even across


Damn boy!!!!!!!1

i cant wait to see yours once you come and get back from here lol

[beam514]

^^ that's an LS :) but I love when the exhaust tips are actually incorporated into the bumper

[G-spot]

i cant wait to see yours once you come and get back from here lol
by the time you finish this project I will be overseas looking through my laptop going "Damn Boy!!!! Dis shit gotz to be cwazyy!!!!"

[Fresh_617]

that looks insane that was along the lines of what i was trying to do with my car but me being broke lol...guess youll b finshing before me...good luck man!! any tips on it let me kno

[blue8g]

The Ray's IMO they are a MUCH better looking wheel, plus they have an heir of class to them

[ricky_db]

by the time you finish this project I will be overseas looking through my laptop going "Damn Boy!!!! Dis shit gotz to be cwazyy!!!!"
hell yea then you will be missing all the meets and eating sand lol

that looks insane that was along the lines of what i was trying to do with my car but me being broke lol...guess youll b finshing before me...good luck man!! any tips on it let me kno
as much as this is going to cost we might finish at the same time, i got kids to feed lol

[Fresh_617]

lmao well then good luck to the both of us =)

[Predat-R]

thats some big shoes u stepping into but its a great project to do, get her done.

[RedGalant2k1]

The iForged no doubt. Fitment will be crazy with those wheels, MUCH more Vip-styled than the 8.5" Rays, especially since you have them with only a +19mm offset. Though, if you DO plan to run 20x10s, you will have a load of work to do on the rear quarters. I'd run a 225/30R20 or 235/30R20, anything else will have a very tough time fitting even with a load of mods. That is unless you plan a super-dooper-all-out widebody Galant.

If you want to impress the VSC guys (or Car show Judges), than you'll need the iForged.

[blue8g]

how is a simple five spoke wheel 'VIP'?

[RedGalant2k1]

This is how a simple 5-spoke wheel is still VIP.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a130/VIPq45/03-28-10%20event/29.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a130/VIPq45/03-28-10%20event/30.jpg


how is a simple five spoke wheel 'VIP'?

A 8.5" +19mm is an aggressive fitment for a Honda. We can fit up to a 9.5" +20mm wheel. So, the Rays, however nice they may be, aren't exactly going to garnish any credibility from the VIP community aside from the wheel brand. Especially so if he wants to accomplish the look of the above black Galant.

Or these (on a JDM Honda no less)

Junction Produce Scara's.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs522.snc3/29700_129096963785358_100000551655513_262988_56712 54_n.jpg

[blue8g]

Hmm I like the fitment, but the wheel is just so ugly

[unclepaulie]

ill be following this closely! i know a few of us in australia are keen for a VIP styled galant

you need a dash table too

also, if you go a 20" rim with an open face, like the iForged, you need a massive brake kit to get the VIP look, im sure some ksport 12pots or something will fill up the holes. personally id go 19's

dash table pic (http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg268/mattbeeezy/DSC02066.jpg)

[Reelax]

sorry i haven't responded to pm's yet, i have alot of numbers and calculations to share w/ u but haven't had the chance to type it out. u'll have pm soon about suggestions.

[ricky_db]

sorry i haven't responded to pm's yet, i have alot of numbers and calculations to share w/ u but haven't had the chance to type it out. u'll have pm soon about suggestions. its cool man i know its not a simple answer lol


ill be following this closely! i know a few of us in australia are keen for a VIP styled galant

you need a dash table too

also, if you go a 20" rim with an open face, like the iForged, you need a massive brake kit to get the VIP look, im sure some ksport 12pots or something will fill up the holes. personally id go 19's

the front dash table is still a possibility right now in ideating on the rear seat back tables (actuated):003:
i was going to look at 19s as a adsolute last resort because i would have to modify the skirts and front more to get it to set flat without scraping the ground (i like riding slammed lol)

The iForged no doubt. Fitment will be crazy with those wheels, MUCH more Vip-styled than the 8.5" Rays, especially since you have them with only a +19mm offset. Though, if you DO plan to run 20x10s, you will have a load of work to do on the rear quarters. I'd run a 225/30R20 or 235/30R20, anything else will have a very tough time fitting even with a load of mods. That is unless you plan a super-dooper-all-out widebody Galant.

If you want to impress the VSC guys (or Car show Judges), than you'll need the iForged. thats what i was thinking too but i got mixed reviews from those guys over there on the iForged. i dont want to go full out wide body since its a front wheel drive and i dont know of any dam good shops in dallas, so ill just get the rear pulled


how is a simple five spoke wheel 'VIP'?
i was going for the fact of it being a 3 piece forged rim but some think otherwise so IDK

[E_Emerson88]

good luck. cant wait to see finished product

[ricky_db]

I put both of the wheels specs in a calculator

This is the change from my current wheels which are 20x8.5 +38. I don't want to go any higher than 38 (like thats going to be a issue) because then they would rub aginst my air cylinder in the rear. So im all for a lower offset she might even lay out slightly more with extra MMs in the rear. The front isn't really an issue im swapping out my super low hacked up front shocks for some easystreet ones which set lower without any modification like 02on19s

annnd a teaser pic of the third project i will make and hopefully master as there may be demand for it later http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/reartablespowerjdm.jpg

[blue8g]

I say the Ray's more clearance inside and barely any loss of flushness

[ricky_db]

I say the Ray's more clearance inside and barely any loss of flushness

i got the official word that the rays have been discontinued and all he has is some super low et ones that wont fit AT ALL :(

[blue8g]

i got the official word that the rays have been discontinued and all he has is some super low et ones that wont fit at all :(

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[Corey2kG]

Drooling on the table I would pick the Aero IMO that would more suit me lol cant wait to see her when its done!!!!!!

[RedGalant2k1]

I put both of the wheels specs in a calculator

This is the change from my current wheels which are 20x8.5 +38. I don't want to go any higher than 38 (like thats going to be a issue) because then they would rub aginst my air cylinder in the rear. So im all for a lower offset she might even lay out slightly more with extra MMs in the rear. The front isn't really an issue im swapping out my super low hacked up front shocks for some easystreet ones which set lower without any modification like 02on19s
First the progressive specs. Im still waiting to hear back from the vendor on a spec sheet for them, but since these rims have been discontinued its proving to be a task.
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/progressivespecs.jpg
and the iForged specs which look better and better to me after i adjust he camber
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/iforgedspecs.jpg

The 20x10" wheels are going to sit as far in if not moreso than your current 20s. Your current setup (20x8.5" +35) has roughly a 6.25" backspacing. The new setup 20x10 +35 has a 6.87" backspacing (roughly). I'd suggest running a 20x9.5 +25. You will need to test fit whatever setup you want, BEFORE you actually order it.

But 20x9.5 +25mm would have the best chance of fitting without major modifications. I have pictures of my car fit with 20x8.5 +25 and its just a tiny bit outside the rear quarter panel, but would be nice radius-ed or pulled.


I say the Ray's more clearance inside and barely any loss of flushness

They will stick out without close to 3 degrees of camber in the rear, and 1.5 - 2.0 in front.




i got the official word that the rays have been discontinued and all he has is some super low et ones that wont fit AT ALL :(

No loss, the iForged are better for your desired fitment. Though, if you like the Rays, there are wheels out their that are similar.

[johnygezony]

]http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/reartablespowerjdm.jpg

dope scopes !

[Da_silvagride]

My ideas coming to reality. Let me know about the seats and where you get them done. I am planning on the same pattern and possibly adding a center console in the rear eliminating the middle seat. Kinda like the CLS 500 and Nissan Maxima.

Also got any ideas where to place the analog clock? I been originally thinking where the hazard light is however, I was told there isn't enough room in there for it. I have yet to check it out. I may try and open it on a junkyard 8g. I also got the Diamante rear map lights.

[ricky_db]

The 20x10" wheels are going to sit as far in if not moreso than your current 20s. Your current setup (20x8.5" +35) has roughly a 6.25" backspacing. The new setup 20x10 +35 has a 6.87" backspacing (roughly). I'd suggest running a 20x9.5 +25. You will need to test fit whatever setup you want, BEFORE you actually order it.I see that I will lose some space in the rear and gain a little in the front but i think with a camber kit and pulling the finders they should fit right in there.


But 20x9.5 +25mm would have the best chance of fitting without major modifications. I have pictures of my car fit with 20x8.5 +25 and its just a tiny bit outside the rear quarter panel, but would be nice radius-ed or pulled.can you post your pics of your 20x8.5s and did you have the camber corrected or a camber kit on it?

No loss, the iForged are better for your desired fitment. Though, if you like the Rays, there are wheels out their that are similar.any suggestions? for a full faced wheel or a 5 spoke?


dope scopes !
TY TY

My ideas coming to reality. Let me know about the seats and where you get them done. I am planning on the same pattern and possibly adding a center console in the rear eliminating the middle seat. Kinda like the CLS 500 and Nissan Maxima.

Also got any ideas where to place the analog clock? I been originally thinking where the hazard light is however, I was told there isn't enough room in there for it. I have yet to check it out. I may try and open it on a junkyard 8g. I also got the Diamante rear map lights.
i was thinking about getting rid of the middle seat together as well but i decided that having a armrest in the middle would be good enough ill find some way to freak it out
and on the analog clock i dont know yet i was originally going for the hazard light spot too but ie pod or anything like that if anything i will find out what cars have the pop out dash board cover, like the scions i think have i cant remember whos car i saw it in. a good place for you if you have just the regular single din radio is the storage cubby under the A/C or if your a non smoker the ash trey. the double din im putting in took away all of my good places because the AC gets shifted down and air ride display gets moved down to the ash trey spot. i might put it where the cig lighter is and just move that thing to the side like i say someone do here

I love that little retractable wood grain lid it has
http://image.motortrend.com/f/8525625+w750/369_0507_roadtests_2z+2006_mercedes_benz_cls500_se dan+interior_passenger.jpg

I just found and bought this
YESShttp://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/console.jpg

[OMEGA PHX]

Work Varianza D3S:
similar to the ones the black galant has:
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z290/OMEGAPHX/varianzad3smedia.jpg

[ricky_db]

yea the best price i found for those was 4200 w/out tires im determined not to spend more than 3k for rims

[OMEGA PHX]

yea the best price i found for those was 4200 w/out tires im determined not to spend more than 3k for rims

I think thats going to be a little hard, how much do the iForged retail for?

I was going to suggest these:
VIP Modular VR 08
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z290/OMEGAPHX/579bf33bf7a870_full.jpg

but read they retail for 1400+ each wheel w/o tire lol, Damn VIP is expensive.

[ricky_db]

i dont know how much they retail for but i can pick up those black i forged for 2k

[VIPtint]

u just missed a set of 20" tsw's go for 650 on vsc

[ricky_db]

u just missed a set of 20" tsw's go for 650 on vsc

those would have taken way to much work to get them to fit and tuck

[RedGalant2k1]

can you post your pics of your 20x8.5s and did you have the camber corrected or a camber kit on it?
any suggestions? for a full faced wheel or a 5 spoke?



20x8.5 +25 about 2 degrees of camber in rear.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e52/RedGalant2k1/Picture016-1.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e52/RedGalant2k1/Picture012-1.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e52/RedGalant2k1/Picture018.jpg

As for wheel brands?

Check AutoCouture, AME, Work, SSR, Volk, Junction Produce, Wald, Leon Hardritt all brands that are very VIP, very nice, and very stylish no matter what you get.

[IVORY_G]

Nice bro! Go for it! Black 5 stars will best ur bet for now. Do something else with the centers though, like get em polished or sum. Black wheels with polished lip are played out IMO.

[ricky_db]

Nice bro! Go for it! Black 5 stars will best ur bet for now. Do something else with the centers though, like get em polished or sum. Black wheels with polished lip are played out IMO.
new best bet if they are still there on the 15th they will be bought unless someone can find somthing better for under 3 Grand
specs: AME 19x8.5 +23
19x9.0 +32
http://www.vrwheels.com/images/A08643_01.JPG (javascript:window.close())

[E_Emerson88]

these are pretty nice for VIP wheels: http://www.vrwheels.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=33&products_id=2679

[Reelax]

these are pretty nice for VIP wheels: http://www.vrwheels.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=33&products_id=2679

19x10+35 most likely will rub in the rear on the inside especially w/ negative camber.

[ricky_db]

these are pretty nice for VIP wheels: http://www.vrwheels.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=33&products_id=2679

eh im not a fan of those plus try are mate black finish, my cars going to be gloss black

[VIPtint]

ooh get the 19" lock smice dukes
http://www.vrwheels.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=33&products_id=2252
w a 5mm spacer all around

[ricky_db]

ooh get the 19" lock smice dukes
http://www.vrwheels.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=33&products_id=2252
w a 5mm spacer all around

those were my first choice but i didnt know if lock smice was a name brand wheel or a knock off

[VIPtint]

oh shit foo they only one of the best.

peep my boys ride
http://www.autofashionusa.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/one-4.jpg
on chrome lock smice dukes

get em yo, instant win

[VIPtint]

http://www.autofashionusa.com/blog/wp-content/gallery/eaf-2010-sd/autofest10-119.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y2/JKim0901/IMG_0025.jpg
http://www.ziptied.com/Coppermine/albums/userpics/10036/locksmiceduke.jpg

[VIPtint]

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s152/SuperiorConcepts/1643.jpg

[ricky_db]

ooooh im finna sleep and ideate on em

[VIPtint]

but IMHO these wheels only look good if executed good, gotta get a good stretch on the tires, and have barely any clearance

[IVORY_G]

You didnt mention what type of grille... IMO the Old style Optional grille would "fit the bill" for ur build. If you decide not to go with ur front bumper the VRG front bumper with the the VRG lip would give a good VIP look as well...

[ricky_db]

You didnt mention what type of grille... IMO the Old style Optional grille would "fit the bill" for ur build. If you decide not to go with ur front bumper the VRG front bumper with the the VRG lip would give a good VIP look as well...
yea but then i would look exactly like the other black galants

[ricky_db]

but IMHO these wheels only look good if executed good, gotta get a good stretch on the tires, and have barely any clearance
i think i would have to radius the rear to get those to fit right it looks like

[VIPtint]

nah they should tuck. id even add spacers to em if they were mine. a 5mm on all 4

thats w max camber though. otherwise no spacers

[ricky_db]

nah they should tuck. id even add spacers to em if they were mine. a 5mm on all 4
thats w max camber though. otherwise no spacers
this is my current setup. and space to work with
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/100_0117.jpg

The front specs
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/frontdiffwame.jpg

The rear specs
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/reardiffwame.jpg

This is the final choice wheel everyone.
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/ame19.jpg
i wish it was a 20" but oh well i guess i will have to do more cutting

[IVORY_G]

yea but then i would look exactly like the other black galants


I see ur point. Well I vote for the Old Style optional grille with ur bumper and the mystery lip aka the Lancer Ralliart lip.




This is the final choice wheel everyone.
http://www.vrwheels.com/images/ba292_01.JPG
i wish it was a 20" but oh well i guess i will have to do more cutting

Nice wheel, so what size is it then if its not 20"? 19"? 18"?

[ricky_db]

the rims are 19s
and my black widow 2.5 bumper wasnt made to accommodate a grille just mesh but that can be fixed lol once i get to stare at it long enough

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/bump2.jpg

[OMEGA PHX]

I like the rims you selected, nice choice did you already contacted the company to buy them? And IMHO, i know you want to be different and all but I'm not feeling the black widow bumper, I know VRG is the same as the other galant but maybe VRG and adding a custom lip or bmw bumper of the other galant or something else.

I'm already hyped to see the end results and about all the VIP style thing, I wish I could bag my G but damn I can't pay the $900 for coilovers, I definitely can't bag it. How much is your air ride system going to cost you? and from where are you buying it?

Also can you give me the link for that calculator you use?

[ricky_db]

I like the rims you selected, nice choice did you already contacted the company to buy them? And IMHO, i know you want to be different and all but I'm not feeling the black widow bumper, I know VRG is the same as the other galant but maybe VRG and adding a custom lip or bmw bumper of the other galant or something else.

I'm already hyped to see the end results and about all the VIP style thing, I wish I could bag my G but damn I can't pay the $900 for coilovers, I definitely can't bag it. How much is your air ride system going to cost you? and from where are you buying it?

Also can you give me the link for that calculator you use?

i have my doubts about making the black widow work but its worth a try to be different if it looks too bad i'll go ahead and follow the crowd :102:

as far as the air ride im going to end up paying well over 4k (all together) since i bought the cheaper airbagit kit that i have had nothing but problems with so im going to replase it with the easystreet kit i shoulda bought the first time for around $2500 iirc

oh and

http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

for the calculator

[Reelax]

i have my doubts about making the black widow work but its worth a try to be different if it looks too bad i'll go ahead and follow the crowd :102:

as far as the air ride im going to end up paying well over 4k (all together) since i bought the cheaper airbagit kit that i have had nothing but problems with so im going to replase it with the easystreet kit i shoulda bought the first time for around $2500 iirc

oh and

http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

for the calculator

go VRM:

http://www.showcars-bodyparts.com/galant-98-vr011-fg_012-eb_vrm-012-eb.jpg

or if i were you i'd get the VRG update (facelift) bumper and corner splitters. nobody in the US has done it yet:

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f343/dassler23/DSCN0141.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f343/dassler23/DSCN0142.jpg

[ricky_db]

ooooh VRG update eh? only i wouldnt do the splitters i would need to do a lip to bring the bumper down to the SVR-4 sides i have does anyone make this ready to buy?

[VIPtint]

fitment first

[fatal1]

there are aftermarket vrg ;ips that are mad which sit much lower then the stock one. the 2 i have seen were actually real good looking and had a vip style to them. im not sure how much it would be to import one but im sure if you talked to trigger he could hook you up if your willing to pay.

i will see if i can find te site with them, although i had it saved on my old laptop which crashed a while back

[ricky_db]

ok fitment first,
my internets was on the fritz i had to proxify anything i wanted to go to :(
ok now the rims are enroute
i have no clue on tire sizes for 19s
help

[IVORY_G]

235/35/19 or 225/35/19

[VIPtint]

215/35/19 front
225/35/19 rear
falken fk452

[ricky_db]

i agree with you guys on the 225s
but a 215 in the front well i guess it would need a little wiggle room for turning any such
i know she defiantly wont be my daily anymore lol

[ricky_db]

well a small irritating update remember the center console i picked up off e-gay http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/console.jpg
the guy cant find the top arm rest so thats been scrubbed and back on the hunt

[VIPtint]

u better daily that shit man.

im proud of my banged up bumper and messed up fenders.

[ricky_db]

u better daily that shit man.

im proud of my banged up bumper and messed up fenders.

man your just so baller you call it the daily style and nobody f#cks with you or questions it haha

[VIPtint]

i wish, none of my other cars run right. theyre all slammed though

[Reelax]

u better daily that shit man.

im proud of my banged up bumper and messed up fenders.

finish ur G and come to MOD already bro! u have 11 months.

[Da_silvagride]

The VRM bumper so rare. it was my first choice.

[showtime]

I dont really know VIP style but I was on the work wheels website today and found work equip E10's and I think they would look amazing with what your trying to do.

http://www.workwheelsusa.com/product.php?category=43&wheel=116

[ricky_db]

The VRM bumper so rare. it was my first choice.they all look the same to me lol i like the new vrg style because of the grille and foglight inserts


I dont really know VIP style but I was on the work wheels website today and found work equip E10's and I think they would look amazing with what your trying to do.

http://www.workwheelsusa.com/product.php?category=43&wheel=116
i was looking at those but 1300 per rim is a tad bit out of my baller price range haha

oh and a update on the rims
i THOUGHT they were coming from japan so i was expecting a long wait but it turn out dem shitz were in cali lol so they will be delivered in a couple of days.

[dronesurfboards]

AME Shallen CX's....FAT lips, Mirror Finish..

[99galantES]

I hope it comes out nice I'm running 225/30/20 on my 20's and my car is lowered a lot these are my tires on the rims the lip actually sticks out more than what in the pic but you should get that VRM bumper looks way better than the one you have on and you can still make it look different
http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af203/jkiwoski1/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG00332-20100709-1452.jpg

[ricky_db]

ok guys I will NOT be getting the VRM bumper @ all I dont like it. it is busy and sporty.

and my 19" Lock Smice duke rims are already on their way to the house

[unclepaulie]

lock smice dukes...good choice :)

[VIPtint]

i hope the wheels r in good condition. put refinishing them at the end of your list. yeah man they local importer

[ricky_db]

lock smice dukes...good choice :)
ty ty

i hope the wheels r in good condition. put refinishing them at the end of your list. yeah man they local importer

me too i thought i was getting a hell of a deal on rims shipped from japan lol

but my vision for my bw2.5 bumper looks totally doable to me i dont see any problems im about to brows egay for those fog lights
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/totalydoable.jpg

[blue8g]

ty ty


me too i thought i was getting a hell of a deal on rims shipped from japan lol

but my vision for my bw2.5 bumper looks totally doable to me i dont see any problems im about to brows egay for those fog lights
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/totalydoable.jpg

I'm sorry but ricky i see no similarities between those bumpers lol

[ricky_db]

i know not right now but i will cut aprox 6"s off of it give it that whole bottom lip design and put a single or couple of dividers in the wide open hole in the middle. keep in mind those god awful side vents are gone already and smoothed out. so all it needs is that style or a lip molded into it and fogs and then... BAM cold X

[blue8g]

haha alright man, i look forward to seeing it

If it looks good I'll tell you...if it doesn't...I'll still tell you haha

[ricky_db]

haha alright man, i look forward to seeing it

If it looks good I'll tell you...if it doesn't...I'll still tell you haha
alright thats what we need honest input makes the difference

[unclepaulie]

supermade aero ;)

[E_Emerson88]

i say you go VRG, its clean, simple, and not too "boxy" like some VIP cars. It flows real nice IMO. but then its your car lol

[ricky_db]

i say you go VRG, its clean, simple, and not too "boxy" like some VIP cars. It flows real nice IMO. but then its your car lol

the only thing i want to do that anyone else has done to their galant is the color (black) and the chrome jdm interior handles

and a small interior update:
since the other middle arm rest fell threw i have been searching and came across this baller ass middle seat which looks simular to my idea pic on the first page. i can see some nice diamond stitch on the top ) ( design. i picked it up for the low

PICS
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/consoleclosed.jpg
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/consoleopen.jpg

[E_Emerson88]

that looks pretty nice, are you going to keep the wood grain in your car or go with something else?

[ricky_db]

im going to keep all of the wood grain, my air brusher is going to take that piece out of the console and match it to the oem wood and add more. i plan on having a wood floor in the trunk but in not eeeeven thinking about that part yet lol

and it just hit me that i may need a grille since my bumper is usdm fit and i ordered 2piece jdm glass headlights :/

[Joshua42007]

http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/ad69/a_minor_threat/Thread%20Replies/1250817355406.jpg

[ricky_db]

dam this thread is what almost 5 pages long and i havnt even touched or seen my g yet :(

ok my last update for a while:
i bought a new hood since me and the wife dented the other one lol

[IVORY_G]

I told you that you'd need a grille! Lol! But Youre in luck! Ive got one for sale! Click my link below...

[ricky_db]

let me check my swiss bank account and get back with you

[IVORY_G]

LOL! Alright

[VIPtint]

updates?

[ricky_db]

updates?

eh not really... im still setting in the desert.
i did however pick up a different at shifter, a 3/8 brass valve setup which is going to look sexy under some plexi and suede, a 4 gal pancake tank, some uas bags for the front, ingall rear camber kits, and another 8g to daily or sale

im still ideating whether to keep the rear cans or get sleeves for the rear. the difference would be that i would give up maybe a inch 1/2 or rear tuckage for a smoother ride.

im also in the beginning stages of making a improvement to an existing product in the air ride community. (no names until i finish the prototype)

the slightly good news is im less than 2 wks out

[ricky_db]

AND IT BEGINS!!!!

OH YES it is about that time i am back in action at home with nothing but time a car and parts
A SHIT LOAD OF PARTS lol im going to have to take a ambian just to get some sleep and quit rubing on my rims and shit lol.
first off is going to be the air ride re-instal. i hate how high my car is stock
pics pics and more pics coiming in the am nite TGC (hopefully)

[RedGalant2k1]

Exciting@!

[OMEGA PHX]

Nice, Subscribed!!!

[beam514]

take lots of pics man

[Fresh_617]

Wooop wooop! !!!

[E_Emerson88]

should have taken a 5 hour energy and gotten started lol

[ricky_db]

ok guys so i have been working on the car and drinkinga all day i thought i would get alot farther but i ran into a problem with the drive shaft. it seems that when i took it off i stripped the threads on it so that haulted progress for the day.

today i changed the plugs
wires
oil
3 out of 4 rotors
and the front breaks
i had just planned on doing a tune up but seeing the condition my poor car was in after only 4 months of beeing with the wife. :(
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/hoodview.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/backrim.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/almostside.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/sideviews.jpg

i had very little clearance in the rear
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/clearance.jpg

and a shot of the one thing that fit right in my whole day
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/rorotrs.jpg

[RedGalant2k1]

looking exciting...let me know if you need anything.

[ricky_db]

ok guys its about that time for upadtes
so the day started off good i got my new axle and put everything back together on the drivers side
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/frontdone.jpg

so after a victory drink i moved on to the front bumper issue since in tired of chicks laughing at my car lol

I chopped off the bottom couple of inches having looked at it now i should have cut a little more but it will do for now

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/bottomchop2.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/bottomchop.jpg

thhhhen i moved on to making it more sturdy and fixing nixs and cracks

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/moeproblems.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/problemareas.jpg

My attempt at prolonging lung cancer

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/mask.jpg

glass and supplies provided by us composites

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/resin.jpg


NOW ON TO THE PICS YOU ALL CAME TO SEE

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/old2new.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/flushside.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/onsideang.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/newhotness.jpg

i think this is turning out dam good so far

the tire is a bit large but i had to get somthing to see how it was going to look
size 225/40/19
i did listen to you guys about the 225/34/19s but they didnt have them at the shop.
on deep compression the top of the rim (including tire) tucks in with no problem. BUT
with the airbags going back on (some day) it is going to tuck to close to the tire in the back and looks like it will set on it. hopefully when i buy the new 225/35s 2maro it wont be so round and will clear the fender when i drop it on the ground in the rear.

im not worried about the front because its only a 11mm shift outwards and whats that like a third of a inch. so it should tuck with a slight pull on the 215/35/19s

[beam514]

wheels look good man. Keep up the good work

[OMEGA PHX]

I'm liking the wheels, if you keep updating everyday this is going to be awesome.

[greddy]

That is awesome fitment

[VIPtint]

awwww yeah

[RedGalant2k1]

Lookin good! Now dump it!

[ricky_db]

wheels look good man. Keep up the good work
thanks man

I'm liking the wheels, if you keep updating everyday this is going to be awesome.
thanks but the wheather wasnt on my side today

That is awesome fitment
thanks man

awwww yeah
its going down


Lookin good! Now dump it!

im trying man in trying lol

updates in a min

[ricky_db]

ok this was yesterdays work but the LEDs are in, flashbacks, dome lights, and spedo lights i forgot to order the a/c ones didnt know the size

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/leds.jpg

it wasnt until night fall that i discovered i had two different lights lol they are still bright as hell though

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/dome.jpg

my spedo came out beautiful though. not a single dark spot, also bright as fuck

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/dash.jpg

but earlier yesterday i tackled this beast.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/thinkin.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/moerthinkin.jpg

im almost pleased by the turn out

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/xoner.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/inserted.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/installed.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/inside.jpg

that was all for yesterday

today was a hell of a day i took full advantage of the local junk yards 50% off sale and get damn near a whole new (used) interior to paint.
4 cans of spray paint and 1 1/2 can of bulldog and my homie and i were wasted lol.
sorry my cell phone is tripping with my pic messages so i will get painted interior pics up asaic

tomorrow im going to finish painting
instal basic air ride
and put my dam drivers seat back in

[dGALANTc]

subscribed! im loving the VIP theme i may switch my theme now... lol

[blue8g]

I dunno if that bumper will look right with a VIP theme.

[greddy]

^I feel like we can't pass judgment on that until he's done, then if it looks bad we can give him shit lol

[ricky_db]

subscribed! im loving the VIP theme i may switch my theme now... lol
no take backs

I dunno if that bumper will look right with a VIP theme.

^I feel like we can't pass judgment on that until he's done, then if it looks bad we can give him shit lol
agreed



oooh oooh oooooh my fitment is perfect! (in the rear)
i cant speak on the front because i dont have the bags on it yet but it looks good ever 4x4 style.

but today was quite busy i insataled drive star push button start (drank a beer)
it works good but gets anoying when you walk back and forth from the car to garage looking for parts and the car keeps locking and unlocking.

got the tires and rims installed and Strate up NUTTED.
(drank a beer)
about 3/4s of the cars interior painted black, chrome door handles, and shift knob
(drank a beer)
i will get a new camera 2maro and show you guys some pics
and now im goin to finish my beer and call it a day

[beam514]

man 3 beers and your grammar and spelling are gone. You must be a lightweight!

LOL jk

[ricky_db]

iraq took my tollerance waaaay down lol

[ricky_db]

i couldnt do to much today i promised the wife family time soooo...
ive got you guys fix

PICS

without further delay

rear tuckage

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/rear2.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/rear1.jpg

add some SOME CARPET

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/carpet.jpg

AND SOME PAINT

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/panels.jpg

THEN BAM

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/fldoor.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/blkfrntdr.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/blkreardoor.jpg

and a cherry on top

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/inside-1.jpg

[beam514]

wow that black really changes the look.
*thumbs up* so far

[99 galant]

Looks good, nice work so far

[Da_Prodigy]

what paint spray you use?

[OMEGA PHX]

Nice steering wheel, love the black carpet and panels.

[ricky_db]

small updates
the wheel is on
black dash in
checkered floormats in
im going to pick up the suade for the headliner and back seat lid

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/woodwheel.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/dash-1.jpg


THANKS FOR ALL OF THE MOTIVATION GUYS

[blue8g]

You need a camera lol

[beam514]

You need a camera lol

lol seriously

[qnz]

Dunno if these pics have been posted yet, but I really liked this black VIP build

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa170/qnzaaron/viewimage.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa170/qnzaaron/viewimage3.jpg
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa170/qnzaaron/viewimage2.jpg

[o1naturalhigh]

what is that blue square thing on the steering wheel?

[beam514]

Dunno if these pics have been posted yet, but I really liked this black VIP build


Divinity posted it in some thread.. I can't remember which thread. I think it was the random pics thread

Chris, that blue square is the Nardi logo

[ricky_db]

lol seriously

OK OK $H!T I WILL BUY A (REGULAR) Camera while im out to give you all some quality pics :orangeno:


Dunno if these pics have been posted yet, but I really liked this black VIP build


those are nice. i was throwing around the idea of adding a chrome strip around the car but now i see what it looks like..... im not feeling it to much

[greddy]

nice choice of wheels on that black G, Work Varianzas and some HRE's, and sweet use of chrome too , Ricky, the interior is looking FLY!!!, Loving the nardi, I miss mine a little.

[99 galant]

The chrome strip looks good on that G

[beam514]

OK OK $H!T I WILL BUY A (REGULAR) Camera while im out to give you all some quality pics :orangeno:

lol! sorry, didn't mean to pressure you



those are nice. i was throwing around the idea of adding a chrome strip around the car but now i see what it looks like..... im not feeling it to much
I like the chrome strip on the sides. Not so much on the front and rear though

[ricky_db]

lol! sorry, didn't mean to pressure you
yea yea sure:TGC:
I like the chrome strip on the sides. Not so much on the front and rear though
i think if it had more chrome it would be hot. like the pillars or the handles just somthing else to bring it out more

[Corey2kG]

I think the chrome would look great n BTW this thread is bad ass lovin the progress. Great work!!!!

[Reelax]

the chorme strip at that height is a mercedes benz / bmw styling cue (lexus copied it)... looks good but it is too broken on the sides of that G... needs to continue closer to the front and rear wheel weels:

http://www.kenrockwell.com/mercedes/c230/images/IMG_2305.jpg
http://www.kenrockwell.com/mercedes/c230/images/IMG_2274-rear.jpg

http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/5954/beemerdone1oe.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f345/Louiseven/IMG_5676.jpg

http://www.nevblog.com/images/lexus-gs300-big2.jpg
http://www.nevblog.com/images/lexus-gs300-big.jpg

[VIPtint]

told u it would be perfect. if i were u id add camber and a spacer but thats just if you like the camber look

[Reelax]

nice choice of wheels on that black G, Work Varianzas and some HRE's...

they look like varianzas but are not... the varianzas (t1s) are split 7 spoke w/o pierce bolts.

[OMEGA PHX]

Damn ricky your interior will be one of the hottest on the site, that steering wheel looks so classy, black and woodgrain FTW!!

[unclepaulie]

chrome window edging is a must



just dont over do it. the aim of the game is VIP, not tacky

[99 galant]

i think if it had more chrome it would be hot. like the pillars or the handles just somthing else to bring it out more

I think the pillars and handles would kill it, it would look horrible

[ricky_db]

what paint spray you use?
im using some rustoleum plastic paint and going over it 3 - 4 times i used 5 cans so far :(

[blue8g]

where's today's progress

[99 galant]

Are you planning to re-paint the car black too? I'm sorry if I missed you say it or not

[OMEGA PHX]

where's today's progress
x2


Are you planning to re-paint the car black too? I'm sorry if I missed you say it or not

Yes Black on Black like the title says black car with black interior and now black wheels too lol

[ricky_db]

where's today's progress

it rained all day today thanks to g spot, all i did today was put on the hids and pick up the black suade for the headliner and the rear deck

i also picked up a yard of black ostrich gigady
and some leather (spray paint?) that the upholstery guy at the shop swares will look good and stay on threw daily abuse.

i have yet to find a shop that doesnt want my first born child in oreder to diamond stitch my dam seats so im going to spray mine black for now then order some more and just take them to the hack shack.

i got a real camera too but have nothing great to take pics of now lol

since i got rained out i desided to go buy a new gun to take my mind off of the car.


Are you planning to re-paint the car black too? I'm sorry if I missed you say it or not

yes after i get all the body work done

[warren]

well help me fix my car

[G-spot]

Stop complaining, your front yard needed the rain so I danced for you.... :lol:

[ricky_db]

well help me fix my car
if i were closer to you i would

Stop complaining, your front yard needed the rain so I danced for you.... :lol:
it sure did, but not all dam day! :044:

[warren]

well sorry but i know you say its too hoot or to cold you never happy you like my granma jk

[ricky_db]

well sorry but i know you say its too hoot or to cold you never happy you like my granma jk
i can deal with this heat any day lol this aint $h!t

[warren]

i can deal with this heat any day lol this aint $h!t

sure thats what everbody says but when its hot its hot in texas the worst is its raining and hot at the same time

[ricky_db]

im out for the day. i have half a family day tomorrow, i think i will put in the JP curtains and vacume her out

i'll get you guys pics after i buy a sd card reader for the computer

[warren]

alright man

[IVORY_G]

If youre lookn for black leather front seats the 3G Eclipse front seats are awesome. They look luxurious and are 3x's more comfortable then the G's seats. I have a set of my own, & I would never go back to the G's. Every local TGC member who sits in my seats are like "Ooooo Damn!" LOL!

[G-spot]

Oooooooo Damn! I bought my seat at the local DFW junkyards maybe you can snag one too...

[E_Emerson88]

^ yeah, its true. ive been trying to find out where he moved to steal them and replace with mine haha

[IVORY_G]

^ yeah, its true. ive been trying to find out where he moved to steal them and replace with mine haha

I keep a shotgun for wise guys like you! Lol!

[99 galant]

I like the red right now, but seems like the black will look much better

What kind of stiching are you trying to get done? Too bad we aren't close because I know someone who is awesome at stiching

[ricky_db]

I like the red right now, but seems like the black will look much better
i dont like the red at all i want to strip it already lol
What kind of stiching are you trying to get done? Too bad we aren't close because I know someone who is awesome at stiching
the diamond stitching like in page 1 or 2

I keep a shotgun for wise guys like you! Lol!
dang i thought my little rugger 45 would do the job :(

Oooooooo Damn! I bought my seat at the local DFW junkyards maybe you can snag one too...
oooooh you know.... if it WASNT RAINING i would go see what i could see at the yards

If youre lookn for black leather front seats the 3G Eclipse front seats are awesome. They look luxurious and are 3x's more comfortable then the G's seats. I have a set of my own, & I would never go back to the G's. Every local TGC member who sits in my seats are like "Ooooo Damn!" LOL!
oooooooh did you say luxury?

[99 galant]

Is the pic on page one exactly what you want for the stiching? what kind of price quotes are you getting?

[OMEGA PHX]

Is the pic on page one exactly what you want for the stiching? what kind of price quotes are you getting?

Look at First page first post last 2 pics show the diamond stitching

[99 galant]

I found it, my question is, is that exactly what he wants

[rez887]

oooooh you know.... if it WASNT RAINING i would go see what i could see at the yards


I should be in Dallas around the 17th, If you cant find the 3g seats by that time let me know, I'll hook you up.

[IVORY_G]

dang i thought my little rugger 45 would do the job :(

Naw, I like to clear thr driveway with one shot! Lol!


oooooooh did you say luxury?

I DID! :D

[beam514]

WTF Will! I want to sit in your car!





NOT.. muahahahaha

[VIPtint]

please camber it a lil more. we need to see more meat from the rear

[VIPtint]

add a spacer and camber will help tuck it in still. you will show more meat like this
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn9/EXman21/FalkenTireLexusGS300.jpg

[unclepaulie]

camber, dual upswept tips and horizontal mufflers are definate winners

[Reelax]

the pic that VIPtint posted happens to be his car, btw.

[9G]

Is it? Niceaaaa

[VIPtint]

GS fitments are pretty conservative compared to the rest of the VIP game. the car doesnt have a rear flare to set the wheels out further.

see all the rear rubber showing on my G. yours will look WAAAAAAAAAAAAY better cuz theres an actual stretch and the wheels are wider. my camber is a lil much for most here. try a mild 5mm spacer and buy the ingalls kit. you have to do a lil grinding to get it to run in reverse but you might like the way it looks. id finish your look first though to see how you like it. but the ingalls camber kit will also allow you to correct the camber a lil more to get your rim to sit even more flush if you dont want to use a spacer

[VIPtint]

thanks, but shes looking beat right now. i had a couple blowouts and while getting new tires put on i noticed one of my rims were cracked. held air but i didnt wanna risk anything. welcome to the world of customs my friend.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs388.snc4/45132_1584319894096_1418726418_1574644_5091676_n.j pg
sorry for the thread jack

[99galantES]

so if i was to add spacers id get more camber this what mine looks like looks better from the back
http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy212/mitsu99_2010/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG00614-20100908-0909.jpg

[Reelax]

so if i was to add spacers id get more camber this what mine looks like looks better from the back
...

fixed ur picture:

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff8/ooreelaxoo/IMG00614-20100908-0909.jpg

is ur car lowered? they way our suspension works, you will automatically get rear negative camber if you lower the car.

[99galantES]

yeah it is

[Reelax]

yeah it is

i still see wheel gap. if you lower it more you will get more negative camber and then you can add spacer to bring it flush (after you roll/cut ur rear fenders).

[99galantES]

trust theres barely any maybe a finger in the front i cant even put a finger i just like the camber look

[Reelax]

trust theres barely any maybe a finger in the front i cant even put a finger i just like the camber look

it's gonna look funny cambered w/ gap. if you can put a finger and touch the top of the tire there is gap. VIP fitment looks like this:

http://lexusenthusiast.com/images/weblog/07-06-21-VIP-lexus-gs-300.jpg

notice no gap.

[Corey2kG]

http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/zz203/holiday0808/IMG00174-20100909-1634.jpg

Yeah he has a little gap in the back. This is a side view of 99galantES car I took today.

[VIPtint]

its almost impossible to get a galant with no gap in the front unless you go uas bags over coilovers. ive noticed relax's car is pretty damn low in the front. it looks like my galant but my galant bottoms out like crazy on the stock struts. the coils have more travel in them. i got about a finger gap in the front on the 18s and am tucking half tire in the rear. thats the way it sits even to the ground. arches in the front are just huge.

what i was saying about the camber is that if he adds a spacer the wheel will stick out more showing more tire. but it will make the tire rub. to make it not rub is to camber a little more so that the top will tuck in. this will also poke the bottom of the tire out a little more adding even more tire sticking out.

[VIPtint]

damn all this galant talking is making me want to finish mine. ugh idk, got too many things on my plate right now

[ricky_db]

I found it, my question is, is that exactly what he wants
yes i do

I should be in Dallas around the 17th, If you cant find the 3g seats by that time let me know, I'll hook you up.
oh ok hit me on the hip lol

Naw, I like to clear thr driveway with one shot! Lol!
oh ok


I DID! :D
oh snap

ok ok you junkies
and jackers lol

it took me 27 mins to shrink these big ass pictures down from this dam 11mp camera
out with the old i pod radio setup
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/SANY0137.jpg

and in with the new hotness

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/SANY0138.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/SANY0154.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/SANY0143.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/SANY0142.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/SANY0139.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/SANY0144.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/SANY0147.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/SANY0148.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/SANY0149.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/SANY0150.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/SANY0146.jpg

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[ricky_db]

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/SANY0133.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/SANY0132.jpg

looked at my sub
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/SANY0127.jpg


http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/SANY0126.jpg


http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/SANY0115.jpg

[beam514]

man that's a whole lot of paint lol

[ricky_db]

man that's a whole lot of paint lol
5 cans of plastic paint
2 cans of adhesive promoter
4 cans of leather paint
6 cans of tuff stuff cleaner

[rez887]

Now tint the front windshield, and some dark heads!

[blue8g]

Ooooooo shit Junction Produce in a Galant.

[ricky_db]

Now tint the front windshield, and some dark heads!
i have the black 2pc heads but the cock suckers only sent me 1 turn signal housing and its amber insted of clear. screw depo auto lights!

[dGALANTc]

looks great!

[G-spot]

All you need is a small refrigerator that houses a bottle of cognac and 40 oz :D

[beam514]

i have the black 2pc heads but the cock suckers only sent me 1 turn signal housing and its amber insted of clear. screw depo auto lights!

aren't they a vendor here?

[IVORY_G]

i have the black 2pc heads but the cock suckers only sent me 1 turn signal housing and its amber insted of clear. screw depo auto lights!

ROLMFAO!!! "The Cock Suckers!" LOLOL!

[VIPtint]

im feeling this
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/SANY0115.jpg

[Reelax]

im feeling this
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/SANY0115.jpg

yeah that makes me wanna get new wheels and go to bags/UAS.

[99galantES]

to be honest i didn't think it was going to turn out that nice i like how its coming along keep up the good work can't wait to see it completed

[Reelax]

so AIR RUNNER is having a sale that includes their kit for the d53a (eclipse 3g)...

http://www.airrunnersystems.com/air-suspension/blowout-sale-from-air-runner.html

until sep. 30, 2010.

Option #1. Complete Air Runner kit on sale now for $1,499 + tax (Compared to retail price $3,999)

Option #2. Front & Rear Air Runner struts only $999 + tax

damnit so tempting!

[blue8g]

so AIR RUNNER is having a sale that includes their kit for the d53a (eclipse 3g)...

http://www.airrunnersystems.com/air-suspension/blowout-sale-from-air-runner.html

until sep. 30, 2010.

Option #1. Complete Air Runner kit on sale now for $1,499 + tax (Compared to retail price $3,999)

Option #2. Front & Rear Air Runner struts only $999 + tax

damnit so tempting!

Do it. Your car is already a very good show car. Put it another level up.

[beam514]

so AIR RUNNER is having a sale that includes their kit for the d53a (eclipse 3g)...

http://www.airrunnersystems.com/air-suspension/blowout-sale-from-air-runner.html

until sep. 30, 2010.

Option #1. Complete Air Runner kit on sale now for $1,499 + tax (Compared to retail price $3,999)

Option #2. Front & Rear Air Runner struts only $999 + tax

damnit so tempting!

what are you rollin on right now?

[Reelax]

what are you rollin on right now?

tein ss-p.

to upgrade to AIR RUNNER (sale $1,499) to DAKOTA DIGITAL w/ auto ride height (pressure and height based) will run another $1,606 = $3,105.

i was planning on getting new wheels and brakes but this really is tempting.

[blue8g]

tein ss-p.

to upgrade to AIR RUNNER (sale $1,499) to DAKOTA DIGITAL w/ auto ride height (pressure and height based) will run another $1,606 = $3,105.

i was planning on getting new wheels and brakes but this really is tempting.

Those can wait......the Volks are beautiful.

[E_Emerson88]

tein ss-p.

to upgrade to AIR RUNNER (sale $1,499) to DAKOTA DIGITAL w/ auto ride height (pressure and height based) will run another $1,606 = $3,105.

i was planning on getting new wheels and brakes but this really is tempting.

Christmas is coming up and i would love for you to give me your old wheels =]

[Reelax]

Those can wait......the Volks are beautiful.

they won't clear evo brembos w/o spacers and i'm getting tired of them.


Christmas is coming up and i would love for you to give me your old wheels =]

sorry they might already be spoken for.

[beam514]

Christmas is coming up and i would love for you to give me your old wheels =]

or the coilovers :P yum

[4g63lover]

Damn. It's actually looking pretty good. You should run a VR-G or old style to give it a real VIP look. Or do the Euro front bumper that no one else does, that would be cool!

[99 galant]

If that is the stiching you want, would you only send the center pieces of the seats and re-stich them back in your self, or would you just rather have someone local do it? The shipping on the pieces you want done would be extremely cheap and I can get you a pretty good price on getting that done.

[Reelax]

Damn. It's actually looking pretty good. You should run a VR-G or old style to give it a real VIP look. Or do the Euro front bumper that no one else does, that would be cool!

u mean the VR-G update/facelift bumper? or is there a bumper that is specific to european galants?

[blue8g]

u mean the VR-G update/facelift bumper? or is there a bumper that is specific to european galants?

Euro bumpers have awesome headlight washers.

[Reelax]

Euro bumpers have awesome headlight washers.

some cars that have HID stock have those... in almost every country including the US; that's not euro specific.

[blue8g]

some cars that have HID stock have those... in almost every country including the US; that's not euro specific.

on the 8g???

[Reelax]

on the 8g???

the headlight washers on the 8g vrg's were also available in some asian markets as well as south american markets, the carribean, etc.; they were not specific to europe.

[beam514]

I think he may be referring to this one:
http://www.niot.net/niot_570/mitsubishi%20galant%20(1).jpg

[Reelax]

I think he may be referring to this one:
http://www.niot.net/niot_570/mitsubishi%20galant%20(1).jpg

that is the VRG update... it was available in almost every market except north america... so it's not strictly a "euro" bumper... JDM/worldspec would b more accurate.

for the OP's build, that bumper w/ an extended molded lip would work nicely!

http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/attachments/looking-for/224560d1244343310-still-looking-for-mitsubishi-vrg-mitsubishi_galant_2001_in1161143014-18409_drtxt.jpg

[RedGalant2k1]

Looking great Ricky!

[99 galant]

Don't you eat tires when your vip?

[beam514]

Don't you eat tires when your vip?

lol. When you're VIP, I don't think you have too much consideration for functionality/reliability.

[Reelax]

if it's air ride you can raise the ride height and align so normal driving will not eat them as badly... then drop it low for cruising/photoshoots.

[qnz]

This is a pretty dedicated build. COTM status right thurr

[Reelax]

This is a pretty dedicated build. COTM status right thurr

once it's done it should definitely be in the running.

[VIPtint]

so AIR RUNNER is having a sale that includes their kit for the d53a (eclipse 3g)...

http://www.airrunnersystems.com/air-suspension/blowout-sale-from-air-runner.html

until sep. 30, 2010.

Option #1. Complete Air Runner kit on sale now for $1,499 + tax (Compared to retail price $3,999)

Option #2. Front & Rear Air Runner struts only $999 + tax

damnit so tempting!

thanks, ordering my kit on monday.

may finish this build afterall

[blue8g]

thanks, ordering my kit on monday.

may finish this build afterall

Damn. TGC is steppin' its game up!

[VIPtint]

ill let u guys know if i can get it cheaper. i know the owner and show with him all the time

price is so cheap i doubt it though

[ricky_db]

aren't they a vendor here?
yep


yeah that makes me wanna get new wheels and go to bags/UAS.
do it!

If that is the stiching you want, would you only send the center pieces of the seats and re-stich them back in your self, or would you just rather have someone local do it? The shipping on the pieces you want done would be extremely cheap and I can get you a pretty good price on getting that done. i have a lead on a good place, only problem is i dont speak spanish so im going to have to take my translator lol


Looking great Ricky!
thanks means alot coming from you lol. you have any updates for yours?


Don't you eat tires when your vip?
YES, but like relax said

lol. When you're VIP, I don't think you have too much consideration for functionality/reliability.
this is true lol

This is a pretty dedicated build. COTM status right thurrthanks and noooo not yet i still have a metric sh!t load of things to do


thanks, ordering my kit on monday.

may finish this build afterall
oooooooh snap

Damn. TGC is steppin' its game up!
you know you want in on this come on and go vip lol


now for the update. i JUST finished putting on the front bags they tuck about half the tire and lay out pretty low BUT not low enough..... im not happy. and to top it all off my bag has a inside leak :( it may still be driveable (what can you expect for a e-gay buy :thumbdown: )

pics in the AM its way to dark and my spotlight blew out

NO MORE 4x4 stance lol

[Reelax]

thanks, ordering my kit on monday.

may finish this build afterall

i knew u and a few of the guys would see that post and jump on it. i told another member who is probably getting it as well. to my knowledge only 2kgalant has airrunner on his 8g right now. i'm still debating if i'm gonna go that route.

[99 galant]

Well if you need it done, let me know

[ricky_db]

i knew u and a few of the guys would see that post and jump on it. I told another member who is probably getting it as well. To my knowledge only 2kgalant has airrunner on his 8g right now. I'm still debating if i'm gonna go that route.
do it!

[blue8g]

you know you want in on this come on and go vip lol

VIP civic would suck lol

[ricky_db]

VIP civic would suck lol
i see your point, im having a hard enough time trying to get these VIP guys to take me seriously lol

[blue8g]

i see your point, im having a hard enough time trying to get these VIP guys to take me seriously lol

FWD....and the inability to run 19x11.5 at -98* of camber.

[Reelax]

do it!

w/ new wheels/tires and brakes? that's another $9K+ on top of what i've spent in recent repairs (axles, motor mounts, starter, valve cover gaskets etc). since i've been modding, i've spent a grip on this car (too much already). i want to go all out but i'm hesitant since i want to want to buy another car (that i'll probably go crazy on too). decisions decisions.

[beam514]

bags can go "not low enough" ??? dang I learn something new every day haha
I wanna see these pics though!!

[ricky_db]

w/ new wheels/tires and brakes? that's another $9K+ on top of what i've spent in recent repairs (axles, motor mounts, starter, valve cover gaskets etc). since i've been modding, i've spent a grip on this car (too much already). i want to go all out but i'm hesitant since i want to want to buy another car (that i'll probably go crazy on too). decisions decisions.
yea my wife thinks im nuts for throwing this much money in a 10yr old car lol but i just tell her LOOK HERE! im gonna do .................. brb she lookin :012:

bags can go "not low enough" ??? dang I learn something new every day haha
I wanna see these pics though!!
it is possible
i got ya by the ya ya in the am gready

[blue8g]

w/ new wheels/tires and brakes? that's another $9K+ on top of what i've spent in recent repairs (axles, motor mounts, starter, valve cover gaskets etc). since i've been modding, i've spent a grip on this car (too much already). i want to go all out but i'm hesitant since i want to want to buy another car (that i'll probably go crazy on too). decisions decisions.

I say do it....if you can afford to, I guess my opinion is......get the car perfect (or close to it) and THEN move on....

[ricky_db]

I say do it....if you can afford to, I guess my opinion is......get the car perfect (or close to it) and THEN move on....
his cars been perfect for years lol

[RedGalant2k1]

bags can go "not low enough" ??? dang I learn something new every day haha
I wanna see these pics though!!

That is how these cars are, you will have to do some modifications to tuck in the front like 2kGalant does.

[blue8g]

his cars been perfect for years lol

Haha well he says he wants wheels/brakes/air.....I say do it....then get another car.

[VIPtint]

anything that runs a macphearson strut will be hard to slam.

have the same scenario on our Q45. to get that to tuck more we have to swap all the suspension to custom stuff made for the nissan s13. its not hard becuase its bolt on.

i may have my custom guy raise my towers to get it a little lower. but thats a big maybe.


REELAX you need to make sacrifices man. my galant build was pretty much dead, but 1500 for AR brings it back to life real quick.

im selling my vr6 supercharged mkII golf to fund this build so it might turn out pretty gangsta



who knows i may flake on everything though haha

[ricky_db]

got ya pics. more grinding and hacking in the shocks to come

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/ricky_db/SANY0170.jpg
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[blue8g]

Needs more low.

[VIPtint]

im mad at myself for showing you those wheels now

[unclepaulie]

i think you need a 10mm spacer on the rear. lookin good though.


if the USDM 8g shares the same rear setup as the VR4, then hypothetically, you should be able to fit a 19x10+27 with a 235 on it easily. you would hav to run about -5 degrees camber and pump the guards

[Reelax]

i think you need a 10mm spacer on the rear. lookin good though.


if the USDM 8g shares the same rear setup as the VR4, then hypothetically, you should be able to fit a 19x10+27 with a 235 on it easily. you would hav to run about -5 degrees camber and pump the guards

the suspension is different between the USDM 8G and the JDM 8G, both front and rear. the USDM 8G galant is actually more closely related to the 3G eclipse than it is to the JDM galant.

[Reelax]

Needs more low.

what r u talking about?

[unclepaulie]

does the usdm rear hav an upper A arm and a vertical banana arm? kinda shaped like (

[RedGalant2k1]

does the usdm rear hav an upper A arm and a vertical banana arm? kinda shaped like (

Yes. The backspacing should clear the suspension. Not sure however if -5 degrees of camber will still allow the wheel and tire combo to clear the rear knuckle and C/arm though?

[greddy]

That looks awesome Ricky!!!!!!!

[beam514]

man that is reallllllly low. I can't imagine running SVR-4 sideskirts on that haha. Looks good though

[Reelax]

man that is reallllllly low. I can't imagine running SVR-4 sideskirts on that haha. Looks good though

it's air ride so it's only low when it's down all the way... it's not gonna be driven around at that height all the time.

[beam514]

it's air ride so it's only low when it's down all the way... it's not gonna be driven around at that height all the time.

yeah I figured as much. That would be impossible haha. Imagine going down the 405 even an inch higher than that.. holy shit that would suck