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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 12:30 AM
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well as the title says i just got my new RS1 Full carbon fiber lip kit on fitment was excelent on the rear lip...only down side but easy fix was my hks exhaust didnt sit well with the rear lip , but a $5 bigger hanger solved the problem .. let me know what you guys think CF hood is next im still debating wheels so give me some suggestions , and im not looking for low end stuff , along the lines of Work , SSR, Rays ect ect .. with this kit im kinda lost on the color of the wheels ... ive always wanted bronze but cant decide so let me know your suggestions , also 8k Hids, on on there way as well as an RS1 front grill , and will have motor shots sometime tomorrow , was using my sorry ___ p&s cam so pics arnt the greatest

P.S dont hate on the JDMuniverse sticker .. ive been a member of that board since i was 16 so i gotta represent ..lol.. i know my cars not JDM nor do i call it jdm.

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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 12:33 AM
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i dont like where teh new cf lip's sit
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 12:37 AM
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did you buy the rear lip seperate because if i remember right the RS1 CF lip kits only came with caps, not the full piece?
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 12:39 AM
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its the same as the RS1 abs kit only in CF , and trust me the pics dont do it justice .. once i get my nikon D90 back ( kinda dropped it) ill have far better pics

Thanks for the comment though
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 12:40 AM
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Not bad, now getcha self some rims!

And don't listen to all the wheel brand snobs here. If you like the looks of something, and they're not known to grenade at the slightest bump, buy 'em.
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 12:41 AM
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yeah i had the RS1 CF front and sides already , just got the 1 peice rear in a few days ago ,,...
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 12:42 AM
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you should probly heat a heat shield for that exhaust so the cf doesnt melt
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by breaux_tC
you should probly heat a heat shield for that exhaust so the cf doesnt melt
i bought a larger hanger so it droppe dthe exhaust a pretty good amount its nowhere near the rear lip Ive road for about 75miles today on the highway nonstop and it was warm to the touch but was in no way hot enough to melt anything ..so i got that covered
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 12:48 AM
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hey looks good. though i think it would look better on my FM. LOL J/k

been saving up for the CF rs1 front lip myself. So this helps a bit. keep up the good work.
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 12:49 AM
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Lovin the kit. What kind of wheels are those? Looks like something off an audi or vw.
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 12:50 AM
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arent they the spec ones. right?
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 01:06 AM
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Originally Posted by lakaikills
arent they the spec ones. right?
^^ Word. Spec hubcaps on steelies.
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 01:31 AM
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Looks good, you're off to a great start!
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 01:51 AM
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Nice! You on the U!? Never seen you there...been a member for a couple years there as well. Back when I had my eg8 w. A b16a2 swap. Anyways...car is looking good! A cf hood would look awesome
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 02:46 AM
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looks dope. haven't seen the 1 piece rear in cf before...
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 02:52 AM
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Car looks great. Now you must get some wheels
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 03:31 AM
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nice nice. lose the spoiler and get some wheels and it will be complete.
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 03:46 AM
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i second the spoiler, i think your ride will look better without that pedestal spoiler.
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 04:06 AM
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im with you guys i Hate the pedestal spoiler but it came on the car so what can i say .. i want a CF hatch but that will come in time

Still need opinions on wheels im kinda lost now that i have a full CF kit ..

i was thinking work xd9's in bronze before .. but now im thinking SSR Proffessors metal brush or some type of hyper black .. grrr now im lost kinda wish i would of got abs sides and painted them the same color as the car ..
Old Feb 13, 2009 | 04:40 AM
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You're thinking along the right lines for the rims. Now that your car is going panda style, bronze or gold is right out. Can't do that, it gets too busy looking.

White or black is the way to go. Since you have all this black down low already, I'd say black or dark dark grey to tie it all together. Something squared off, and slab-sided to match the tC's natural look.



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