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07-10-2011, 02:08 PM

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nice...built not bought is what i like to see

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07-10-2011, 02:12 PM

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This looks great Maven

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07-10-2011, 02:15 PM

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nice...built not bought is what i like to see

I worked my ass off to get what I have, to each there own. Couldn't tell you how many fckin hamburgers I sold and cooked to get what I have.

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07-10-2011, 02:17 PM

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yeah i give more respect to base models than anything bc they usually are the ones puttin more work into their cars than most.

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07-10-2011, 02:28 PM

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It def takes a lot more work to get power bit I think its well worth it. And we get stuck with crappy grey interior too, had to yet rid of that lol

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07-10-2011, 02:31 PM

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And I also love the way most of these look. A lot of time was put into these, great work guys.

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07-10-2011, 02:42 PM

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Needs more low but clean

LOL I hope that wasn't directed at Maven. He's one of the rare few that cares more about handling than "mo4r low"

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07-10-2011, 04:44 PM

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I've got to upload my newer pics to my website. Here are some older one's. Only thing that has changed on my car is the 2nd Gen CCFL Projectors and it is cleaner on the outside.

Last image is what I call the truck mod. It lights up when turning or breaking but off otherwise.

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07-10-2011, 04:49 PM

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subd for pics when i get home from work

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07-10-2011, 06:11 PM

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man does this bring back some memories
first got it

starting some modding

with new enkei J10s and the ss/sc kit on

my dont tread on me sticker

the latest mod

i dont have engine pics atm. mods are in sig. but ive painted some of the interior and other stuff. painted bumpers myself. everything

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07-11-2011, 12:32 AM

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Maven, what wheels were those, before the OZs.

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07-13-2011, 07:16 PM

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man, it sucks having a ls sometimes. i want ss/sc rims so bad lol. unless someone makes them in 4 lug, ill never have them

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07-13-2011, 07:33 PM

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these will do til i can get pics of the new rims.

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07-13-2011, 07:33 PM

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man, it sucks having a ls sometimes. i want ss/sc rims so bad lol. unless someone makes them in 4 lug, ill never have them

Are you kidding, our 4 lug is made for everything. We have more rims to choose from than any other

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07-13-2011, 08:18 PM

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Maven, what wheels were those, before the OZs.

They are Centerline Storms. 17x7 forged, 15.5lbs

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07-13-2011, 08:25 PM

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man, it sucks having a ls sometimes. i want ss/sc rims so bad lol. unless someone makes them in 4 lug, ill never have them

If u want um so bad just do a hub swap and might as well do a rear disc swap while your at it

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07-13-2011, 10:50 PM

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yeah, my car is an LS. was 4lug.

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07-13-2011, 11:16 PM

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07-13-2011, 11:17 PM

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07-14-2011, 12:00 AM

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Are you kidding, our 4 lug is made for everything. We have more rims to choose from than any other

true. but i love the style of the ss rims. the 5 thick spoke design. and seeing the way ppl paint them 2 tone. just my thing

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If u want um so bad just do a hub swap and might as well do a rear disc swap while your at it

way to much money to do that. lol

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07-14-2011, 12:21 AM

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i guess ill just leave these right here.....

old wheel paint job

old celly pic... i like it

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07-14-2011, 12:33 AM

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heres what mine looked like when i got it and now...ooo and i hate all of you guys that got the ss kit i still cant find it for a good price fml

and now

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07-14-2011, 06:34 AM

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true. but i love the style of the ss rims. the 5 thick spoke design. and seeing the way ppl paint them 2 tone. just my thing

way to much money to do that. lol

Just hit up a scrap yard, I got my whole rear disc conversion for 150 bucks

Calipers rotors brake lines hubs shocks brake pads trailing arm .., everything,

Only thing else u would need is 2 front hubs and the rotors for um, maybe another 100 bucks

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07-14-2011, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by DavidLaMattina

Springs are going to be the next purchase, don't worry ha. Plus I live near Chicago so the winters/roads are HORRIBLE around here so I can't go that low..

And alright Heath, you win! ha

Youre not near chicago lol.... lindenhurst isnt that bad i drive there to the lake every weekend