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Old 03-17-2009, 04:55 PM
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18x10.5" +43 SSR GT2-H with 265/35/18 Kumho Ecsta XS all around.

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must wash..
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jk! shes looking good
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it is lowered with Tein S-Techs. it might not be settled yet after having it jacked up.
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Looks nice! The front looks nice and flush

I'm not a fan of the chrome, and i think your car would look hot if you had cf side skirts - but i don't think that's the topic here..

I'm diggin the over-all look tho.

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p.s.-Did you preload the springs? just wondering
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Old 03-17-2009, 05:08 PM
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good fckin question chrism
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the sides are CF aero flares. i have a set of R-Magic sides but i'm still not sure what direction i wanna take with those.

i agree with the chrome. it was all on the car when i bought it and i kinda liked it when it was more stock but now its not going with the overall theme.

it still might look high because i haven't driven it after having it jacked up.
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why hate?
cause my old wheels were sick looking.

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RMagic sides would look awesome IMO. I'm not sure how they would match up w/the burnout lip tho...

The car looks hot none-the-less.
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Originally Posted by nuke0907
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What is with the STi TMIC scoop on the hood?? I mean, the blue paint, gold wheels are subie enough. You dont need a scoop.












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Actually looks pretty nice.
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What kind of wheels are those?
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What is with the STi TMIC scoop on the hood?? I mean, the blue paint, gold wheels are subie enough. You dont need a scoop.
i guess my trash can made a special guest appearance for the photoshoot.
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Originally Posted by carbonRX8
What is with the STi TMIC scoop on the hood?? I mean, the blue paint, gold wheels are subie enough. You dont need a scoop.












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Actually looks pretty nice.

I thought the same thing.
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Originally Posted by carbonRX8
What is with the STi TMIC scoop on the hood?? I mean, the blue paint, gold wheels are subie enough. You dont need a scoop.












j/k


Actually looks pretty nice.
what the hell are you talkin about? ...dude i want some of whatever youre smoking
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What kind of wheels are those?
edited OP.
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I have to say I liked the old ones better :/
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Digging this new direction MUCH more than your old
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Originally Posted by WVBoosted8
I have to say I liked the old ones better :/
i knew someone would say that. i liked them too, but these are much better tires and they are lighter than stock. also the same size all around will allow me to rotate tires now.
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Originally Posted by dozer
what the hell are you talkin about? ...dude i want some of whatever youre smoking
Look at the first pic. Dont tell me that doesnt look like a tmic scoop at first glance, cuz it does.


And if I had any bud, I would graciously pass the bowl.

But unfortunately, those days are LONG gone.
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I like it, but the chrome needs to go.
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anyone notice my CF mirror covers? i just put those on today too.
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BTW, i have the same hood as in my sig. no crazy hood scoop.
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18x10.5!!! Holy crap Batman!
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Originally Posted by tiltmode43
Digging this new direction MUCH more than your old
+1

SSR's gotta be lighter than your old wheels. They also gotta be wider as well.

At the very least i would think your(nuke) new wheels would be a lateral move if anything.

I really like the new wheels.
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