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Old 11-14-2012, 04:30 PM   #7476
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There was no way I doing a plug'n'play HID kit, even in halogen projector housings, for me the light scatter is a no-no. It was definitely worth the extra expense & time for the retrofit, the light output and cut-off are perfect after a little tweaking, as well as having the classic blue/purple tinge at the cutoff line, and being a bi-xenon kit when I flick the stalk for the high beams, it's like having the sun at your command

I have to be honest, the car runs beautifully, even with the cams. Power delivery is nice (for an N/A) and the few people that have driven the car comment on how smooth it runs. The headers & HFC made the biggest difference, even without a tune (at the time) I was grinning like a Cheshire Cat when I drove it home.

Yep, good recommendations on the brake mods, I will probably do the master cylinder brace, that's an easy one, and I may change the lines to SS next time I change the brake fluid.

I'm probably going to leave the wheels as they are unless I stumble upon a killer deal. The roads here in QC are terrible, and the WRX wheels (while not light) are pretty bombproof, and cheap.
Thanks for the in depth response! I have a hid kit now but will eventually do a retrofit however the more and more I hear of headers, the more I want
I have to agree on the Wrx wheels, I was considering those for a while but just like you said a killer deal on eneki's came around . Best of luck on your future mods man, keep it up!
Reide- since you are already low and pulled everywhere I would say go for it. Rots d-forces are also really nice too.
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Old 11-14-2012, 04:37 PM   #7477
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^^^So sexy, hyper black, flat, bronze? With the two tone its hard :/

I like the way hyper black 'sorda' matches.... I'll have to do a photoshop mock up



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Old 11-14-2012, 05:31 PM   #7478
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Beyond sick, tire and suspension details plz. bc br coilover right?
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Old 11-14-2012, 05:35 PM   #7479
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Beyond sick, tire and suspension details plz. bc br coilover right?
Not his car but all coilovers are pretty much the same, make a car real low/stiff. 18x10 +30 Rota SVN-R. I'd guess tires are 225/40 or 235/40.
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Old 11-14-2012, 05:52 PM   #7480
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^^^So sexy, hyper black, flat, bronze? With the two tone its hard :/

I like the way hyper black 'sorda' matches.... I'll have to do a photoshop mock up


Lol at least you found a color that works, I'm still looking lol. New port blue is hard to match with
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Old 11-14-2012, 05:55 PM   #7481
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Lol at least you found a color that works, I'm still looking lol. New port blue is hard to match with
Gold!
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Old 11-14-2012, 05:55 PM   #7482
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first "snow fall" in upstate NY
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Old 11-14-2012, 07:12 PM   #7483
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I believe he is running 245s on his 18x10".... I saw that car on instagram the other day and now I need to at least do 10" hahah
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Old 11-14-2012, 07:34 PM   #7484
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I believe he is running 245s on his 18x10".... I saw that car on instagram the other day and now I need to at least do 10" hahah
Maybe 245/35 they look stretched as ****! But I love the look!
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Old 11-14-2012, 07:40 PM   #7485
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True... I don't know then. All I know is a want the lip





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Old 11-14-2012, 08:04 PM   #7486
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True... I don't know then. All I know is a want the lip
that looks awesome!
Or the 18x11 MXR's would be sick. I can't wait for those new Rota replicas of the SSR's SP1
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Old 11-14-2012, 08:11 PM   #7487
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first "snow fall" in upstate NY
Jealous! We had our first snow, but since then, it's been in the 50's...
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Old 11-14-2012, 08:16 PM   #7488
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True... I don't know then. All I know is a want the lip


Not sure what it is, but I like the silver OBS with a gloss black wheel on it. Having my stockers powder coated over the winter while the winter wheels are on and taking the OEM tires of to get replaced anyway.

Thinking three sets of wheels/tires should do it:

- OEM (soon to be black) with All Seasons for spring/fall
- Dedicated winters for the middle of winter
- Nice set of 18" summer wheels/tires with UHPS tires on it!

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Old 11-14-2012, 10:32 PM   #7489
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215/40/18 on those 18x10 SVNs I do not approve.

IMO, if you want lip, you won't find it with a Rota logo. The deepest lip that they are doing for our fitment is something weak like 2.5". The Kyowas that I want are only 18x9 and have a 3" lip while still being at +45.
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Old 11-14-2012, 11:08 PM   #7490
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If you'd consider XXR they are coming out with CCW Classic replicas that look sweet as well as a few other wheels with 3+ inch lips.
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Old 11-14-2012, 11:27 PM   #7491
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Jealous! We had our first snow, but since then, it's been in the 50's...
it was hardly even snow.. it was like a slushy type. but ever since then it has been a high of like 43, gets mad cold at night though
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Old 11-16-2012, 02:03 PM   #7492
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Gold!
Gold goes with any color

I think ill go with shiny 28" spinner chrome wheels. Anyone else?

I was thinking maybe alloy big spokes, but I'm starting to like small ones cause of your car
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Old 11-16-2012, 03:45 PM   #7493
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Gold goes with any color

I think ill go with shiny 28" spinner chrome wheels. Anyone else?

I was thinking maybe alloy big spokes, but I'm starting to like small ones cause of your car
Lol didn't think my rotas were "small spoked". Or are you talking spokes that touch the lip?

My other choice would be white.
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Old 11-16-2012, 05:08 PM   #7494
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Can anyone link me to a regrettable HID kit. One of my 6000k just **** the bed and its only been 7 months. I need a new kit ASAP.
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Old 11-16-2012, 05:14 PM   #7495
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Can anyone link me to a regrettable HID kit. One of my 6000k just **** the bed and its only been 7 months. I need a new kit ASAP.
Buy mine it's basically brand new. Had it in my car for 3 days. PM me for more details.
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Old 11-16-2012, 05:36 PM   #7496
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Buy mine it's basically brand new. Had it in my car for 3 days. PM me for more details.
Any details on it, pm me the price and your location.
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Old 11-16-2012, 05:59 PM   #7497
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DDM Tuning

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Old 11-16-2012, 06:17 PM   #7498
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I feel so at home in this thread....
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Old 11-16-2012, 06:17 PM   #7499
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DDM Tuning

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35 bones for the entire kit, is it quality? Because the price does not suggest.
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Old 11-16-2012, 06:52 PM   #7500
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Gold goes with any color
I love gold, don't get me wrong, but I don't think it would go with my color. Paprika Red Pearl is pretty much metallic orange.
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