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Old 05-03-2012, 11:22 PM
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New Wheels...Finally

So, I'm waiting for center caps, an alignment, possibly some minor spacers(after alignment), and aero to arrive from paint.

But, my 5 month wait is finally over, and I couldn't wait to snap a few pictures.

Full shoot once I get her all buttoned up. For now, it's a bit ragged. Enjoy.

18x9.5 +30 Work Emotion CR-Kai Kiwami (Work Metal Buff)
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AND... just for ***** and giggles: A work in progress. Snail coming back soon.

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Old 05-03-2012, 11:29 PM
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Dope looking wheels!

I'm digging how and where you mounted the coolant reservoir.
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I'm still digging the ziptie mod =D
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I'm still digging the ziptie mod =D
****, no shame here. It's a daily driven slammed bitch. Stuff is going to break.
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yo throw some more pics into the aggressive fitment thread nice whip brotha!
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Engine bay is looking clean. What kind of aero are you getting?
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Looks good!
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Originally Posted by comebackqid
yo throw some more pics into the aggressive fitment thread nice whip brotha!
Hardly aggressive fitment, but maybe later.

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Engine bay is looking clean. What kind of aero are you getting?
First, Best user name ever. I literally LOL'ed.

Got the Shine Burnout replica lip and the Feed sides. We'll see how I like the sides ( not liking the look so far), but I'll have to wait to judge after they are painted and mounted. I can't justify spending the money on an MS kit through the dealer; although, that was my first choice.
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Not all colors can pull off chrome wheels, but man, your blue looks sexy as hell with them!

Let me make sure I follow correctly... You pulled your air pump, relocated your battery and coolant bottle but are still naturally aspirated? You got something in progress there?
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ah, missed your last sentence .... nice!
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Originally Posted by ShellDude
Not all colors can pull off chrome wheels, but man, your blue looks sexy as hell with them!

Let me make sure I follow correctly... You relocated your battery and coolant bottle but are still naturally aspirated? You got something in progress there?
Was boosted. Been NA for a while now. Did battery relocation a while back, and just did the coolant bottle to clean up a few things here and there.

Yes, new setup is in the works later this year.


Oh yeah, good thing they're not chrome if you really wanted to get technical

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if those are 9in wide and +30 offset or lower then you my friend are considered aggressive! what are your specs?
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good choice! im either getting these or 3.3.1's from varrstoen for my future FD..

Havnt decided on what color im going to paint it though, metropolitan gray mica or possibly chaste white. Rim color depends on what i paint it.

Excellent wheels! RavSpec has a used bronze set in 18x9.5+35mm i believe for $1500 on sale.
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Looking good, i just got my cr kais last month. I'm bummed out that the original cr's didnt have a center cap option.
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Originally Posted by Wind Dance
Looking good, i just got my cr kais last month. I'm bummed out that the original cr's didnt have a center cap option.
Yeah, bummed my caps didn't arrive with the wheels. They are on back order, but I was notified that the shipment should arrive this week.

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good choice! im either getting these or 3.3.1's from varrstoen for my future FD..

Havnt decided on what color im going to paint it though, metropolitan gray mica or possibly chaste white. Rim color depends on what i paint it.

Excellent wheels! RavSpec has a used bronze set in 18x9.5+35mm i believe for $1500 on sale.
White FD <3

WMB Emotions 18x10.5 <3

do it. end of story. :D

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Originally Posted by BSchwemer
Yeah, bummed my caps didn't arrive with the wheels. They are on back order, but I was notified that the shipment should arrive this week.



White FD <3

WMB Emotions 18x10.5 <3

do it. end of story. :D
bah, they would have to be 18x9.5 with a 20-30mm offset. Im looking to run the same size tires in front and back in order to save SOME cash, its a FD after all.

If i paint white(i love white FD's, i feel they might be too common though) then id need WMB kiwamis,

if i paint metro gray(i can park it next to my metro gray 8 and use white wheels, and ive never seen the color on a FD)
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Nice wheels man. I am digging that aluminum tray, sell it to me
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
Nice wheels man. I am digging that aluminum tray, sell it to me
I won't sell you mine, but I can have another one made(it's stainless btw, but i can have it made in aluminum). I still have the CAD file and jig. PM me for details if you want one
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Neeeeaaaat!
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Looks great OP, gonna take a shot and say Federal 595's 265/35 on coilovers? Like you said, many of the fitments now are much more aggresive, but this looks good and fills up the gaps nicely.
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Originally Posted by brilliantblackrx8
Looks great OP, gonna take a shot and say Federal 595's 265/35 on coilovers? Like you said, many of the fitments now are much more aggresive, but this looks good and fills up the gaps nicely.
Federals, yes. 255/35/18

Powertrix Coils.
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NICE WORK

<3 the engine bay
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NICE WORK

<3 the engine bay
hahaha no pun intended?

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I'm not a fan of their center caps tho....... I remade my own work decals in hot pink too (came out purplish in the pic) lmk if you want to a sticker set in a custom color... I do vinyls=)
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Sweet wheels! Still in touch with MLT?
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dude !! More pics pleasee !!!! Those are car on SEX


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