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05-11-2009, 09:44 PM
Galante

i painted the front chassis flat black.. also wired the markers..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...4/IMG_2055.jpg
05-11-2009, 10:04 PM
ASTIG

looking good!
05-12-2009, 01:09 AM
spdracr

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHICAGO_ONE

Finally got all my stuff back together for the season and added some new styling...It'll be fun for the next month or so before Im back outta the country!

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n...E/DSC03049.jpg

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n...E/DSC03067.jpg

Winter wasn't so great. Got a small wrap around scrape on the left side of the bumper, and a pushed in corner on the right side. Popped it out, but that plastic/paint is officially warped. Owell, it'll just have to wait for a paint job.

who's car is that on the left ?? i thought only astig had the aspire tails
05-12-2009, 01:18 AM
IceDouTGaLanT

I think its Dave's Red2kgalant
05-12-2009, 01:37 AM
greddy

Quote:

Originally Posted by polishmafia

My friends Peter and Chris during the Pull-off Challenge.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3620/...7d7faf1456.jpg

Hahaha, I talked to that evo III conversion guy on evolutionm and he mentioned you lol, nice pics
05-12-2009, 11:35 AM
CHICAGO_ONE

Yeh, thats 2KRedGalant... we have 2 known Illinois peeps with the aspires
05-12-2009, 06:01 PM
jojo03

http://i39.tinypic.com/aubeog.jpg
05-12-2009, 07:03 PM
Galante

Are those 18's? looks good. Is it Works?
05-12-2009, 07:14 PM
jojo03

Thanks man..... no they are Drag wheels.
05-12-2009, 07:21 PM
Galante

18's?
05-12-2009, 07:23 PM
jojo03

No they are 17's
05-12-2009, 08:04 PM
Serstylz2

i like the rear disc swap sooo damn much.. i may have to purchase one and have TGCNY help me install
05-12-2009, 08:43 PM
6G72Galant

Quote:

Originally Posted by Serstylz2

i like the rear disc swap sooo damn much.. i may have to purchase one and have TGCNY help me install

Do the swap at the BBQ!:080:
05-12-2009, 08:52 PM
Serstylz2

i was thinkin that but that's a day for eatin n drinking now knuckle busting
05-12-2009, 09:03 PM
8g831

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/f...1/DSCF1721.jpg
http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/f...1/DSCF1722.jpg
Pretty much just cut an see where i was at..tomorrow imma try to bend the sides see how much i gotta cut..should i color match or leave black?
05-12-2009, 09:22 PM
Serstylz2

color match
05-12-2009, 09:25 PM
jojo03

^x2
05-12-2009, 09:28 PM
Galante

leave it black so it matches w/ the grille..
05-12-2009, 09:31 PM
polishmafia

Quote:

Originally Posted by greddy

Hahaha, I talked to that evo III conversion guy on evolutionm and he mentioned you lol, nice pics

Haha nice! Mark is a goddamn encyclopedia when it comes to cars. On the local forums we always quote him and say "Stop knowing everything!" :lol:
05-12-2009, 11:21 PM
RedGalant2k1

Quote:

Originally Posted by spdracr

who's car is that on the left ?? i thought only astig had the aspire tails

Yes, thats me. I love the Aspire tails, wouldn't change them for the world.

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarmAndSCSI

Then you changed the overall OD of the tire. Tires do not "sag" as you describe. They're specifically designed not to. What tires do under static load probably can't even be noticed with the human eye, unless they're under inflated. Lower profile tires may or may not have stiffer sidewalls. If they do, that only translates to increased stability when the car is moving. It doesn't mean the tire squishes less when the car is just sitting there.

The reason the stance changes, more often than not, is that you ARE changing overall tire diameter and not realizing it.

Actually a lower profile tire ALWAYS has a stiffer sidewall, thats just by design that the shorter tire has less flexibility. And yes, it may mean the tire 'squishes' less even when underinflated. I could deflate my 19s and still look not all THAT low on air pressure.

Not to draw out any more pointless discussion, but rather end it about tire OD, I'll refer people to my post regarding overall tire diameters in the corresponding forums. But I'll say no two tires have the same physical OD's. And also camber roll (when the wheels are turned) marginally affects ride height, so in essence, you are both wrong, and both right.
05-12-2009, 11:29 PM
WarmAndSCSI

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedGalant2k1

Yes, thats me. I love the Aspire tails, wouldn't change them for the world.

Actually a lower profile tire ALWAYS has a stiffer sidewall, thats just by design that the shorter tire has less flexibility. And yes, it may mean the tire 'squishes' less even when underinflated. I could deflate my 19s and still look not all THAT low on air pressure.

Not to draw out any more pointless discussion, but rather end it about tire OD, I'll refer people to my post regarding overall tire diameters in the corresponding forums. But I'll say no two tires have the same physical OD's. And also camber roll (when the wheels are turned) marginally affects ride height, so in essence, you are both wrong, and both right.

Yeah no two tires have the same OD's, but they're not 3" different (would make a 1.5" difference in ride height). The argument went dumb as soon as the claim was made that turning the wheels doesn't affect ride height...
05-12-2009, 11:34 PM
RedGalant2k1

Local 8G (not on TGC), bagged, tucking the front wheels. Sitting HELLA LOW.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e5...Picture164.jpg

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarmAndSCSI

Yeah no two tires have the same OD's, but they're not 3" different (would make a 1.5" difference in ride height). The argument went dumb as soon as the claim was made that turning the wheels doesn't affect ride height...

All you have to do is watch the car when you turn the wheel...
05-12-2009, 11:37 PM
WarmAndSCSI

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedGalant2k1

Local 8G (not on TGC), bagged, tucking the front wheels. Sitting HELLA LOW.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e5...Picture164.jpg

All you have to do is watch the car when you turn the wheel...

That's low. Honestly I don't think it looks good, though. The 8G isn't exactly a VIP car. Even then VIP is about practicality.

And I KNOW THAT! lol. I was trying to argue common sense that turning your wheels almost full lock will cause the static ride height to change. People just get desperate arguing sometimes... You know I never compromise logic.
05-12-2009, 11:51 PM
RedGalant2k1

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Originally Posted by WarmAndSCSI

That's low. Honestly I don't think it looks good, though. The 8G isn't exactly a VIP car. Even then VIP is about practicality.

It IS on airbags. I've been thinking I'd put my G on bags, that way I can ride normal, and show low.
05-13-2009, 12:00 AM
WarmAndSCSI

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Originally Posted by RedGalant2k1

It IS on airbags. I've been thinking I'd put my G on bags, that way I can ride normal, and show low.

I'm sure you've seen Ksport has airbag kits now. Actually seems to be QUITE a deal. I dunno, I can't judge until I know in person.
05-13-2009, 12:05 AM
RedGalant2k1

Quote:

Originally Posted by WarmAndSCSI

I'm sure you've seen Ksport has airbag kits now. Actually seems to be QUITE a deal. I dunno, I can't judge until I know in person.

IC. Too bad MSRP is $4000 (basic kit) to $5000 (pro-kit).
05-13-2009, 02:13 AM
galant350z

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Originally Posted by ASTIG

sorry for the crappy cell phone pics

http://tangonan.smugmug.com/photos/5...16_M9NFt-M.jpg
http://tangonan.smugmug.com/photos/5...68_ChQhn-M.jpg
http://tangonan.smugmug.com/photos/5...81_oKEAS-M.jpg
http://tangonan.smugmug.com/photos/5...49_sMuhh-M.jpg

and then another "WTF moment".
http://tangonan.smugmug.com/photos/5...09_BpZvu-M.jpg
http://tangonan.smugmug.com/photos/5...66_GkW2w-M.jpg
you can barely make out the TRD sticker. there's an autobot sticker too in the back. and just this past week, this guy installed brembo caliper covers....WTF!!! I need to bring my camera to work.

dang, you know tony
05-13-2009, 07:37 AM
ASTIG

you mean Joey? not really, just one of his customers.
05-13-2009, 10:46 AM
CHICAGO_ONE

Im always chillin on that block. Theres always some nice cars sittin out there
05-13-2009, 11:43 AM
galant350z

Quote:

Originally Posted by ASTIG

you mean Joey? not really, just one of his customers.

lol, ok
05-13-2009, 12:22 PM
WhiteGalant

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...g?t=1242234949
05-13-2009, 12:30 PM
WarmAndSCSI

That's not a car...

Oh yeah, I tinted the tails on the Evo.

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/t...o/100_2567.jpg

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/t...o/100_2568.jpg

I have to re-detail her as I made a bunch of swirl marks the other day. Yuck.

edit: aw crap, my registration expires like tomorrow. Stupid dealer better have my tags.
05-13-2009, 12:43 PM
WhiteGalant

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...efred006-1.jpg
05-13-2009, 03:25 PM
ASTIG

nice job on the tinted tails...was gonna tint my aspire tails, but it rained all day today. I'm going with a slightly darker shade than yours, but not blacked out.

dont you like the RA tails?
05-13-2009, 05:30 PM
lonestar22

ive seen a few EVO's with the RA tails, did the new evo's get them? or are alot of people changing them out
05-13-2009, 05:35 PM
lonestar22

seems like i always end up on the last page of every post
05-13-2009, 05:54 PM
WarmAndSCSI

Quote:

Originally Posted by ASTIG

nice job on the tinted tails...was gonna tint my aspire tails, but it rained all day today. I'm going with a slightly darker shade than yours, but not blacked out.

dont you like the RA tails?

Thank you... I got bubbles in some spots from the mineral spirits I used to clean them. Was still seeping out of the pores.

I don't like the RA tails on Octane Blue. Looks weird - too contrasty. They look great on darker colors.

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Originally Posted by lonestar22

ive seen a few EVO's with the RA tails, did the new evo's get them? or are alot of people changing them out

There are only 2008 Evo X's. People swap out the RA tails for the stock ones. I won't, kind of a waste of $350.
05-13-2009, 07:18 PM
ASTIG

what did you use to tint? spray paint or film? ...it seems you used film from your last post, but it seems it's a bitch to do with the curves on the tails.
05-13-2009, 07:24 PM
WarmAndSCSI

Quote:

Originally Posted by ASTIG

what did you use to tint? spray paint or film? ...it seems you used film from your last post, but it seems it's a bitch to do with the curves on the tails.

Oh look! It's somebody with good taste and nice wheels.

... j/k... this place is starting to get annoying again.

It's VHT Nite Shades, done in 2 thin layers. Bubbles because of the mineral spirits not being completely evaporated when I went to spray the tails. They are actually kind of a pain on the X. I don't really feel up to removing them again. Too much potential paint damage, even if you're being careful.
05-13-2009, 08:25 PM
ASTIG

Thanks. It looks nice and subtle. Are you gonna clearcoat? I picked up some tailight paint last week and I have been debating on whether to do it or not. Will give it a shot on friday.

btw

got my windows tinted.
http://tangonan.smugmug.com/photos/5...27_DYG5Z-M.jpg