Teaser pics from my tuners garage last night....
04-01-2012, 03:14 AM
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Looks clean
That 1/2 inch may not sound like much but it makes a hell of a difference. It did to me at least. DO IT!
DD - did you go with a different shock package or are you still on factory's?
That 1/2 inch may not sound like much but it makes a hell of a difference. It did to me at least. DO IT!
DD - did you go with a different shock package or are you still on factory's?
04-01-2012, 12:16 PM
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Nice Wheels. Definitely lower with H&R. It will make the stance look sick. There is something about a well sized big body sedan that is lowered tastefully. Looks so clean.
I am lowered on stock sport suspension shocks with H&R Sport Springs for now. I am waiting for my shocks to wear out so I can get some new shocks that complement the H&Rs (Koni/Bilstein)
The first pic is before lowering and then the ones after are lowered. ( FYI...I have 20x8.5F and 20x9.5R with 245/35/20F and 275/30/20R)
I am lowered on stock sport suspension shocks with H&R Sport Springs for now. I am waiting for my shocks to wear out so I can get some new shocks that complement the H&Rs (Koni/Bilstein)
The first pic is before lowering and then the ones after are lowered. ( FYI...I have 20x8.5F and 20x9.5R with 245/35/20F and 275/30/20R)
04-01-2012, 12:29 PM
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My Ride: 2008 AW N52 with sports package & premium package; natural brown interior
MODs:
Orion V2s
3000K H8 Yellow Fogs
Matte Black Kidney Grills
20" Miro 111
Hankook V12 Tires
H&R Sport Springs
Special coding via Simon (dbl flash hazards, digital velocity, etc.)
LED Side Markers from Trinity Autosports
LED License Plate Lights from Trinity Autosports
Carbon Delete
BMC Air Filter
RPI Scoop
RPI GT Exhaust
Future MODs:
Mtech Kit
KW Variant 2 Coilovers
CIC Retrofit
Upgrade Audio System
My apologizes for the tangent, but is that an OEM Msport front or replica?
04-01-2012, 04:27 PM
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The front end was ordered from ModBargins; I think the official description is replica M5.....body shop guy said it was an easy install. The item's quality was very good I thought during inspection after shipping; seems very rigid. I think I have a total of $700 for eveything including the paint and install....I remember seeing your car posted a week or so ago; it looks amazingly clean and tasteful...
04-01-2012, 04:35 PM
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The front end was ordered from ModBargins; I think the official description is replica M5.....body shop guy said it was an easy install. The item's quality was very good I thought during inspection after shipping; seems very rigid. I think I have a total of $700 for eveything including the paint and install....I remember seeing your car posted a week or so ago; it looks amazingly clean and tasteful...
One other thing is the body shop guy told me is that it's a science nowadays to refinish plastic parts; either replicas or OEM. I guess the science is in the molding process as there are large amounts of silicone utilized in the process, in which we all know that paint wouldn't stick or eventually peel off. He said that most people are treating the plastic parts with an acid prior to starting any work. From what I undestand, it's treated with acid, and then power washed to remove the stuff in order for a proper refinishing......
04-02-2012, 11:48 PM
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Love those rims! I agree with the comments above, h&r sports would complete the look. That 1/2 inch or so will make a very noticeable difference.
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My Ride: 2008 AW N52 with sports package & premium package; natural brown interior
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Orion V2s
3000K H8 Yellow Fogs
Matte Black Kidney Grills
20" Miro 111
Hankook V12 Tires
H&R Sport Springs
Special coding via Simon (dbl flash hazards, digital velocity, etc.)
LED Side Markers from Trinity Autosports
LED License Plate Lights from Trinity Autosports
Carbon Delete
BMC Air Filter
RPI Scoop
RPI GT Exhaust
Future MODs:
Mtech Kit
KW Variant 2 Coilovers
CIC Retrofit
Upgrade Audio System
One other thing is the body shop guy told me is that it's a science nowadays to refinish plastic parts; either replicas or OEM. I guess the science is in the molding process as there are large amounts of silicone utilized in the process, in which we all know that paint wouldn't stick or eventually peel off. He said that most people are treating the plastic parts with an acid prior to starting any work. From what I undestand, it's treated with acid, and then power washed to remove the stuff in order for a proper refinishing......
04-03-2012, 01:42 PM
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