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rfzl
10-04-2007, 12:56 AM
I took some photos today to show off the new wheels and tires after a wash. Not much done to this one other than a suspension upgrade and the wheels. More to come later.

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Greg
10-04-2007, 01:01 PM
Yep, that really looks good! What suspension, wheels and tires are you running? It's a combo that really works well.

Greg
Greg
10-04-2007, 01:06 PM
I'm looking for POM (Picture of the Month) material for our inaugural POM. Do you have any hi-res pics with good backgrounds? Post 'em if you do.

Thanks,

Greg
rfzl
10-04-2007, 04:53 PM
Yep, that really looks good! What suspension, wheels and tires are you running? It's a combo that really works well.

Greg

I've put most of the details in other parts of the forum. For those that are interested:

Hotshkis TVS Stage 1 suspension (lowering springs, replacement front sway-bar, add-on rear sway-bar). Gives about 1.5" drop and 25%-35% stiffer roll.
American Racing 17x7 Haze wheels with Hankook HRII 215/40R17 tires.
TRD Cold Air Intake.

The car is well balanced with just a mild push when reaching the limits of the tires. Fun to drive and very predicable. As this is a daily driver, wanted to not go overboard with springs or tires and this seems to be a good match.

Ron
captainlaziness
10-07-2007, 04:46 AM
Looks good. She'll look even better when you use some of those Griots (sp?) products on her.
rfzl
10-09-2007, 01:11 AM
....Griots (sp?) products on her.
(Well, at least you are good sounding out names. That is the correct spelling for Griot.)

I'll get to practice with them on the wife's car first. The paint on the hood is not holding up very well. The cleaning clay will have its work cut out for it trying to get the crap off. If this stuff can take care of that mess, it will really make the box shine!
burstaneurysm
10-09-2007, 03:06 AM
Have you considered debadging the hatch?
It's way cleaner.
rfzl
10-11-2007, 09:22 PM
Have you considered debadging the hatch?
It's way cleaner.

Not so sure I want to clean things up that much. I'll just have to see how the mods to the front go. It is a good suggestion though.
burstaneurysm
10-12-2007, 02:46 AM
It's way clean... especially with the wiper gone!
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rfzl
10-28-2007, 01:32 AM
Here are a couple pics I did tonight. The moon was later coming up than I expected and not as bright as I wanted. I still got a couple of nice sun set pictures. Unfortunately, my camera only goes to 1/2 second exposure so no nice low light shots.

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captainlaziness
10-28-2007, 04:00 AM
Nice! Your box looks immaculate.
burstaneurysm
10-28-2007, 04:09 AM
Get a new grille?
rfzl
10-28-2007, 01:47 PM
Get a new grille?

Yes, it is the Racing Solutions grill in ABS. Very easy swap and matches with what I'm planning for a final look. The only thing I see that is a problem is that the grill is open and air, rain, and bugs all get through and land on the engine. I will be building a baffle to go behind it to deflect such things and still get the extra cooling of the air flow over the engine.
burstaneurysm
10-28-2007, 07:37 PM
Yea, I have an open grille too... the engine bay is a bit dirtier, but if you have engine bay lighting, it shines through. :D
Greg
10-29-2007, 12:27 PM
Lookin' good! I really like the xB's.

Greg