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Old 06-09-2017, 10:06 AM
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If you ever want to buy the "stock" body kit, let me know as I am getting rid of my upgraded rear diffuser, side skirts and front winglets.





 
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Originally Posted by Arne
I like that look - very nice!
Thanks!

Originally Posted by wakemcs
That's going to look great!

Good call on the adapters, I'm wondering if that opens up some wheel options for us looking for 20s. As you noted, the offsets will be the major issue.
Thanks man! You can theoretically run and wheel size in 5x120 with the adapters.The only thing you'll need to do is some research on wheel offsets and fitment for our cars and make sure to include the additional 17mm for whatever wheel you decide to run. I've been doing a lot of research over the past few months now so feel free to PM me with any questions and I'll try to help you out.

This wheel offset calculator helps a lot if you want to play with wheel offsets:
Wheel Offset Calculator | 1010Tires.com Discount Online Tire and Wheel Store

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If you ever want to buy the "stock" body kit, let me know as I am getting rid of my upgraded rear diffuser, side skirts and front winglets.
I might be interested in your side skirts. PM sent.
 
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Old 06-09-2017, 03:36 PM
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There's also an offset calculator in the menu at the top of the forum, though I have no idea how useful it is.
 
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Old 06-09-2017, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by DJS
There's also an offset calculator in the menu at the top of the forum, though I have no idea how useful it is.
It is extremely useful, except that it does not add any offset when you go to a wider tire. You have to manually add half the additional increase in tire width (5mm when going to a 305 tire) to figure where the face will be.
 
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Old 06-18-2017, 09:09 PM
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UPS dropped off the goods yesterday
 
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Looks good!
 
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Old 06-21-2017, 10:47 PM
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Car was in the shop today for rear valance and diffuser mock up along with Solidworks designing the rear section exhaust.
 
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Hey that rear valance and diffusor looks familiar...good to see they're being put to good use!
 
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Old 06-22-2017, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by WhiteTardis
Hey that rear valance and diffusor looks familiar...good to see they're being put to good use!
Haha thanks man. Still trying to figure out how to bolt the reverse lights up as the V8 mounting points are different. I'll probably try to find a takeoff V8 mounting bracket or just buy them new.
 
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Old 06-28-2017, 01:10 PM
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If all goes well I should be getting the car back with the new exhaust setup today
 
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It's alive
 
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Let's hear it! Also are the wheels on?
 
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It's alive
I love it!!!!!!
 
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nice look...
good job...
 
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Originally Posted by wakemcs
Let's hear it! Also are the wheels on?
I'll try to get a video soon. It's LOUD. Wheels are still sitting in the boxes for now.

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I love it!!!!!!
Thanks dude. Have you decided what route you want to go for exhaust?

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nice look...
good job...
Thanks!
 
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Old 07-11-2017, 12:42 PM
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Does anyone know where to jack the car up in the middle of the front as well as the middle of the rear? I am going to be installing my new wheels/tires tomorrow and would like to jack the car up one end up at a time and then place jack stands underneath. I searched all morning with no luck! Only people looking to jack a car one corner at a time.
 
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Originally Posted by FR500GT
Does anyone know where to jack the car up in the middle of the front as well as the middle of the rear? I am going to be installing my new wheels/tires tomorrow and would like to jack the car up one end up at a time and then place jack stands underneath. I searched all morning with no luck! Only people looking to jack a car one corner at a time.
1. No jack can reach anything from the front of the car.
2. The car can be jacked from the rear, but to do so safely still requires 2 jacks on either side of the rear pumpkin.


However, you can use the forward jacking points on each side to raise both front and back at the same time, accomplishing what you want to do.
 
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Old 07-14-2017, 01:28 PM
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The new exhaust might be a little too loud for me so I might be taking it off to sell. I am going to try installing an OEM V8 exhaust with the valves open and see how it sounds. If so, this custom setup will be for sale. It's essentially a bolt on muffler delete with Sport resonators. Fits the V8 model or will fit the V6 with OEM V8 diffuser.



 
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DM me full pics of everything off that exhaust and prices please
 
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Originally Posted by FR500GT
The new exhaust might be a little too loud for me so I might be taking it off to sell. I am going to try installing an OEM V8 exhaust with the valves open and see how it sounds. If so, this custom setup will be for sale. It's essentially a bolt on muffler delete with Sport resonators. Fits the V8 model or will fit the V6 with OEM V8 diffuser.
Are you running stock-cats?
 



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