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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 03:15 AM
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Thanks DJ

Jasper, I wasn't thinking along those lines, more along the more camber, fenders rolled/pulled, stretching tires, spacers, extended studs kinda work. Not looking to do all that stuff.

Most I had to do was stretch a 215/40 on my front wheels so I could stop rubbing against the fenders, but I'm still not as low as some of the tC's on here (BlktC, Hoodie, Kevin, Ghostfacekilla). As for getting around town I just take it slow, I know what you mean about people being impatient... I need one of those "be patient, I'll scrape!" stickers.

I love being low though, I don't think I can ever have another car without dumping it. I do worry about my CV Shafts though, but so far they're holding up really well with the clamps I put on them.
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I really like the tint. I actually am supposed to be getting my windows tinted this Saturday and was having trouble deciding what % tint to get on front/rear. the 30% sides and 15% back looks really good! I was wondering how that would look, and I like. So thank you! Great looking car too
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Thanks dude, yeah the 30% is real clean, not too light, not too dark.
Old Aug 20, 2010 | 01:02 PM
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Do you think 30% in the back would look weird? I feel like 15-20% in the rear would be real dark. Have you ever had any trouble with the cops? ;)
Old Aug 20, 2010 | 04:25 PM
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The reason you want dark in the back is because it matches the tint of the connecting glass roof. I think it might look a little funny with a lighter tint.

I got a tint ticket once but it was when some cops stopped our entire group and were trying to get us for a whole bunch of things. 30% looks legal so they would never just stop me for tint alone, just gotta watch out for getting stopped on other things and them deciding to be a dick and bust out the tint meter lol.
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Ya I figured it might look a little strange with only 30% in the rear. Only reason I ask is because I know that in PA you definitely aren't allowed to have any tint on the rear window, sides you are allowed 70% transparency... but 30% is light enough where it won't matter. I was gonna try to sneak away with 30% in the back, but if it would look weird than I'll just bite the bullet and go with 15-20 ;)
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Man 70%? That's crazy. Our laws suck too, it's like 40% front side windows, 20% rear side windows, anything goes for the back. Don't get it, but it no one follows it anyway. Our tint tickets are like $150 first offense, then double that second time, triple that third time, fourth time is a court appearance
Old Aug 20, 2010 | 08:35 PM
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Ya that would suck to be ticketed for. Problem is, you get it once and then if you ever get pulled over again they will know lol. I have my appointment tomorrow at the tint shop, and I am definitely getting 30% on my side windows... I think it should be light enough. The back makes me nervous, I want it to look flush with the rest of the back.. so 20% seems necessary, but my car is white so I feel like its going to stick out!
Old Aug 20, 2010 | 08:37 PM
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20% will be perfect, it's not going to be too dark at all but it will match real good. My friend has 5% and you can still kinda see through it in light. I just hate dark tint, looks gaudy lol.

Yeah luckily I had my tint ticket "taken care of". If I get stopped again for it I'll switch to 40%
Old Aug 21, 2010 | 03:26 PM
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I have 30 on sides and 15 on rear and back sides. I love it but I'm a month overdue on my inspection cause I'm skurred.

Anyways looking good devin! U coming to show tonite in BR?


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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 03:57 PM
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i had 35% all around because that's what is legal here in IL...i liked it at times but it was just too light...best i had was 20% all around...not too dark or too light..just prefect
Old Aug 21, 2010 | 06:07 PM
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I have 30 on sides and 15 on rear and back sides. I love it but I'm a month overdue on my inspection cause I'm skurred.

Anyways looking good devin! U coming to show tonite in BR?


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Ah you just reminded me I need my inspection this month lol.

Unfortunately I won't be able to make the show as planned, some things came up
Old Aug 21, 2010 | 06:55 PM
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 01:01 AM
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lookin good zombaaay :D
i like the shots
Old Aug 24, 2010 | 01:07 AM
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Thank you sir

I am currently saving for some Bride Digo Gradation seats, decided that's my next mod. Anyone got and advice on brackets? So far I was thinking Wedge for seat brackets, but not sure how I go about getting them made. Do I have to measure and stuff or what?
Old Aug 28, 2010 | 01:14 AM
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So, placing the order Monday for these:



Opinions? I'm not too sure on the CF pattern vinyl material near the shoulders. It looks pretty cool, but I'm scared it may look gaudy.

You can see it good here:
http://www.kamispeed.com/v/vspfiles/...D.D13AAS-2.gif
Old Aug 28, 2010 | 05:07 AM
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It looks okay in the kamispeed picture, but it looks kind of wierd on the seat in the picture you posted. So are you getting the ones in the pic you posted, or the kamispeed pic? Great looking car btw.

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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 05:17 AM
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I was going for the one with the Gradation pattern in the middle. The one in the Kamispeed I think is a professional photo of the original seat which makes it look the way it does, I'm going for the replica seats. Here is another pic of the ones I want.




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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 05:23 PM
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Love the seats.

You really make me want 18's. Fills the wheel well so much better.
Old Sep 1, 2010 | 06:12 PM
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Yeah man i was in my 17 phase for a while, on 17s you can go hella low, but 18s look at home on a tc.

As for seats im just gonna get the Gias gradations. Waiting til christmas cause i just ordered some new tires.

The 225 in the rear look beefier than my 215 in the front so i got two 215/40 for my rear to match :-) gonna sit my rear a half inch lower so im excited



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