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Old 08-05-2011, 03:12 PM
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Sup yall, car just came out the shop,ordered from UmnitzA the bumper, sides and matte black grill.

Thanks to Imperialtrini for the lip, much appreciated bro.

FYI Body work was done by Foyco Auto Collision in Brooklyn!!

Comments & Criticism are welcome, I plan to go see John to do my lights next and I'm unsure about the wheels. I had thoughts to get springs/coilovers but the lip made me think that over, it will be one or the other because of how low the lip sits.

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Great car. Looks super clean Did you get the lip from Umnitza also?

Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't the sports model suspended lower than the non-sports pkg? You look pretty low already, or is it the pic shadow thats fooling me.
Old 08-05-2011, 03:30 PM
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Thanks man, well I bought the lip from a local dude thats on the forum, he ordered it from Umnitza and had never used it. My car is a sports model and sits pretty low as is, the lip made it even worst though.
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car looks great man i dunno about lowering it on these nyc streets
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yea these streets are something else, might not be worth it at all.

I'm thinking of just powdercoating the wheels black with summer coming to an end, any thoughts?
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I think you should just leave the wheel the way it is so later on you can sell it easier when you move up to 19" or 20".

If you do get 19", do consider running plus size tires so the car sits higher a bit. Love the front lip and wouldn't want anything to damage it. I've read so many horror stories about NY streets.
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Thanks for the feedback^^ I'd be lying if I said I'm not scared each time I go up a ramp/driveway, there are few safe places to drive here.
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I think it's perfect the way it is. I had those wheels and got rid of them to go with 20's, and now on my second set of rims since then - there are days I wish I'd left it alone.
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Lets see how long the lip lasts, I think the record so far is 2-3months thats about how long mine lasted.
Car is a beauty though!
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Originally Posted by Persian_535i
Lets see how long the lip lasts, I think the record so far is 2-3months


Looks good!


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