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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 08:44 PM
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I posted these pics before. Offsets are really low. like single digits low. But because of the 5 bolt conversion, they can't be as low. But what for? he has a 5 bolt conversion.
For more info, get the new Stylewagon Club magazine. it's the cover car. wheels are Work Design SL. kit is prolly a conglomerate of a few kits. They make their own kits in Japan now.

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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 08:50 PM
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I think i remember you posting the rim size was sized 19x8.5+10 and 19x9.5-5. Other than the mag do you know where i can see that box???
Old Feb 9, 2007 | 08:52 PM
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I just really want to see how they did the fenders. Thats how I want mine but with a Noblesse kit that I havent put on yet. I also really really like the rims.
Old Feb 9, 2007 | 10:45 PM
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those fenders are made of metal welded to the fenders.
Old Feb 9, 2007 | 11:20 PM
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the overfenders are done in metal then welded and smoothed.
Old Feb 10, 2007 | 02:12 AM
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They prob rolled the fenders.
Old Feb 10, 2007 | 04:20 PM
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rolled them? I've seen the process. Rolled is an understatment there. Those are metal overfenders welded to the fenders and smoothed. feders aren't rolled cu they have been cut and rewelded together.
Old Feb 10, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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I love the kit and the wheels, but that rear camber is pretty absurd for a car you would actually drive... fronts are perfect tho.
Old Feb 11, 2007 | 04:05 AM
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I doubt that car gets drien much. gotta remember, that's in Japan. they don't drive that much. My wifes parents get an oil change once a year on their car. that's how little they drive.
Old Feb 11, 2007 | 06:03 AM
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Yeah they don't really drive too much unless theiy are in the northern regions. whenever I'm in Japan I make full use of the 2 week unlimited rail pass... Green car baby!
Old Oct 16, 2007 | 04:25 PM
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Marking my spot
Old Oct 16, 2007 | 07:17 PM
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I plan on going the VIP route w/ my xB. But I have a long way to go. So keep an eye out!
Old Oct 16, 2007 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by JDMJim


HOLY **** the camber!! how does it move? lemme guess...not very fast LOL!

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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 01:04 AM
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i <3 this thread
Old Nov 3, 2007 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by stankubrick


my fav japanese custom bB!


so speaking of VIP and this car being listed...and then reading the characteristics of VIP in this thread being talked about...

tho i am waiting on my staggered wheels...

am i then considered VIP then? with what ive done...bodywise... never crossed my mind that i could be...? thoughts? i'm not asking to be the center of attention here i'm just genuinely curious...


tho i lack the marble/cherrywood interior lol
Old Nov 3, 2007 | 06:07 PM
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^ no, you're not VIP. If you would've stuck with the Kenstyle Urban kit all around and got some camber and staggered wheels, you'd be semi VIP. And got rid of the taillights.
Old Nov 3, 2007 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by bBlover
^ no, you're not VIP. If you would've stuck with the Kenstyle Urban kit all around and got some camber and staggered wheels, you'd be semi VIP. And got rid of the taillights.
ok good to know...

not that i aimed to be VIP...i was just curious

Thank you for your honesty for if i was to be VIP what would be acceptable because i am not familiar with VIP classification
Old Nov 3, 2007 | 09:37 PM
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no problem.
Old Nov 8, 2007 | 03:10 PM
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neone know where i can get a jdm license plate relocator?
Old Nov 8, 2007 | 03:25 PM
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ebay?



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