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#1 · (Edited)
Newest pics = Post 1882*

Going to try to revive as much of this as I can. Pictures won't be exact, and I may not put ALL of the pictures back, but I'll do what I can over time.




*** All of these are hotlinked. Click on them and they will take you to the specific post.
Obviously I couldn't include ALL the important posts, so these are the ones with pictures.

Post 1: First day I got the car. Then Tanabe Coilovers, Work Emotion XD9, Work RS Lug Nuts, 15% tint.
Post 8: Fog Mod. DIY BP Emblems.
Post 30: Blitz Nur Spec Exhaust. DIY Black housing Head lights and Fog lights.
Post 32: VIS TRD/L-Tuned Replica Lip Kit. L-Sportsline Grill
Post 39: VIS TRD/L-Tuned Replica Lip Kit. L-Sportsline Grill
Post 49: VIS TRD/L-Tuned Replica Lip Kit. L-Sportsline Grill
Post 52: Duplicolor Metalcast Blue Painted Calipers with Black Decals. Satin Black Emblems and License Plate frame.
Post 89: SOLD Works. 11 spokes back on. Lower. iPhone pics FTL. Extended Exhaust for USDM Bumper. Added “L” Emblem to grill later.
Post 119: More pics.
Post 145: DIY Relocated horns
Post 150: More pics
Post 154: Interior Pics. Tanabe Sway Bars. Falken FK 452’s. Ray’s Extended Blue Lug Nuts.
Post 157: SSR Carbon Fiber Center Caps. SSR Professor MS1’s.
Post 164: Test fit of Wheels/Tires. JDM Altezza Window Visors. JDM Altezza Short Antenna.
Post 199:Fitment after rolling all four fenders. Shorter Springs installed on Tanabe Coilovers.
Post 219: PICS
Post 241: Some fender mods
Post 264: “Tinted” Third brake light red. MMSport Satin Black Tail Lights with Chrome rings.
Post 282: More Pics
Post 308: Random Pictures. LSD.
Post 332: LSD.
Post 338: Grom Audio iPod adapter. More Random Pics.
Post 350: Grom Audio. More pics.
Post 352: Pic.
Post 358: Another random pic.
Post 410: JDM Non Smokers Box. Edited Pictures. Stock wheels back on.
Post 427: Stock wheels + Stock Suspension = FAIL (winter mode)
Post 460: Hiding my Grom Audio Ipod Adaptor!
Post 471: New pics. Tuned Parts Rigid Bars. Polarg Hybrid Bulbs. Figs Mega Arms.
Post 488: BC Racing Coilovers, Ichiba Spacers, Cusco Upper A Arms, Nokya Bulbs, Figs Mega Arms, SSR's all installed. New pics!
Post 513: New pics!
Post 526: New pic!

Post 529: New pic!
Post 532: New pics!
Post 552: LS 400 front calipers in the works
Post 574: BC Damping Extenders, SSR Stickers, Caliper Bolts, Pads, Front Rotors.
Post 581: Some pictures of my front fitment...
Post 585: Techna-Fit Brake Lines
Post 589: Figs CDDD, Caliper Adapters, RCA's, Busted Windshield.
Post 597: Rear rotors and a couple new pics.
Post 608: Teaser from my Brake install.
Post 616: Rear calipers powder coated.
Post 622: HID Fog kit. Brake setup DONE. Stock wheels on.
Post 646: New "old" picture.
Post 651: Random Parts. One of my friends 240sx.
Post 655: New pics. Interior shot.
Post 672: Karl-Sport Short Shifter
Post 691: No more lip kit. Broken lower ball joint bolt.
Post 695: Figs Rear End links and new ball joint.
Post 696: New pictures.
Post 710: New picture of my car. Picture of my friends Civic.
Post 712: Rear end links installed.
Post 721: OEM TRD Altezza Grill.
Post 733: Figs Hood Props installed.
Post 742: Preview. OEM JDM Front. Authentic TRD Lip
Post 777: Random picture
Post 780: Vertex front bumper
Post 788: Vertex Side skirts
Post 799: Vertex front and side teaser
Post 819: Vertex Rear lip
Post 837: Teaser of my wheels
Post 841: Test fit of my wheels
Post 847: Test fit of my new wheels. Two new pics.
Post 867: 255/35/18 Yokohama S.Drives.
Post 873: 215/40/18 S.Drives. UGO Replica.
Post 882: Tires mounted. Teaser rear fitment.
Post 893: Z-Edition Grill
Post 898: Toe Links. Spacers.
Post 910: Lug nuts. Spacers. Teaser.
Post 918: Wheels on. Pics.
Post 943: New pics.
Post 957: Interior Pics.
Post 960: Floor mats, touch up paint. Vertex parts almost ready.
Post 962: Kit installed!!
Post 983: More pics!
Post 986: Pics from my buddy!
Post 996: New random pics
Post 1010: More picture whoring
Post 1028: Pictures...
Post 1060: New pictures before winter
Post 1081: Maintenance parts. Figs. Wheels.
Post 1082: Wheels
Post 1097: Wheel update. KS shifter
Post 1110: Wheel update.
Post 1113: Toe links, end links, teaser.
Post 1132: New Pics with Vertex and Wheels.
Post 1158: More wheel pictures.
Post 1171: New Pics. Refinished wheels on.
Post 1177: Maintenance parts.
Post 1179: Timing belt job. Interior. Raised car.
Post 1204: Old pictures from the summer.
Post 1210: Samco. Koyo. Exterior. Parts. Engine bay.
Post 1217: Ganador Mirrors. Wheel teaser
Post 1229: Wheel teaser.
Post 1236: New pictures.
Post 1241: New picture.
Post 1250: New pictures.
Post 1254: Wald Flares. Vertex hood spoiler.
Post 1269: Spring cleaning. Cusco trunk bar.
Post 1270: Modellista kit!
Post 1292: Interior cleaning. Carbing?
Post 1293: Wald flare test fit.
Post 1314: Painted rear Modellista Mesh
Post 1315: Rect Japan quarter window ducts
Post 1316: Window duct test fit
Post 1328:New pictures.
Post 1331: New pictures
Post 1333:New pictures.
Post 1339: New pictures
Post 1341: Old bent wheel lol.
Post 1360: Fog lights. New pictures.
Post 1376: Vertex fender test fit.
Post 1380: Ganador paint options.
Post 1381: Oil pressure gauge working. Fog light film install.
Post 1382: Power Ganadors!
Post 1386: Fully functional cluster
Post 1392: Modellista Fog lights wired
Post 1406: Two new pictures
Post 1409: TRD Neo/Cloth interior from Japan
Post 1412: New white/blue glass Ganadors
Post 1417: New white Ganadors
Post 1424: My view out of Gandors
Post 1428: Ganadors
Post 1435: Wheel disassembly
Post 1437: Wheels disassembled
Post 1442: Couple old pictures
Post 1444: Qualitat Badge
Post 1445: White Ganadors/Qualitat
Post 1446: Cusco Rear Strut Bar
Post 1451: Door panels. Chrome VS black Head lights
Post 1457: Arm rest, No.2 LCA, bushings
Post 1466: Random pictures
Post 1470: Friend's wheels pictures
Post 1481: Snow pictures
Post 1483: Bushings pressed out. Wheel hardware
Post 1486: Random pics. Juran FSTB
Post 1488: Bushings and parts
Post 1497: Vertex Wheel. Parts. Lips.
Post 1503: Wheel Faces
Post 1506: Random pics. Bushing install. Faces
Post 1513: Random pic.
Post 1519: Snow pics. Inner Barrels
Post 1524: Front wheels.
Post 1529: Buddy Club Spec 2.
Post 1530: Random Picture
Post 1540: New pictures
Post 1548: Buddy Club Spec2 videos. More pictures
Post 1559: Vertex Steering wheel install
Post 1564: Fender marker wiring. Steering wheel
Post 1570: Vertex horn button
Post 1573: Front tires mounted. Test fit
Post 1577: OEM Altezza Push Start
Post 1585: Blitz finished and put together
Post 1593: Blitz on. Pictures
Post 1604: Blitz on. Pictures
Post 1613: Blitz on. More Pictures
Post 1620: Bump Stop Spacers
Post 1621: Couple Pictures
Post 1626: Footwell LED. Blitz center caps. Suspension rubbing.
Post 1629: More pictures
Post 1638: Steering Wheel Spacer
Post 1643: More Pictures. Carbing Rear Strut bar
Post 1645: Carbing rear bar installed. Steering wheel spacer on.
Post 1652: Carbing front strut bar installed.
Post 1658: Wekfest Houston pictures
Post 1664: Fall Pictures
Post 1674: Rolling shots
Post 1678: New keys lol
Post 1688: Modellista Clear Trunk Lights
Post 1692: My garage lol
Post 1695: Spare tail lights. Interior piece
Post 1700: Rear toe adjustment failure
Post 1705: Elixir teaser
Post 1706: Elixir teaser
Post 1720: New rear tires
Post 1725: New BC coils, Figs mega arms installed
Post 1728: Exterior Pictrues
Post 1731: Elixir test fit
Post 1734: Some kind of leak?
Post 1741: Work Lug nuts, Moon face ball joints, random pictures
Post 1745: Pictures, interior and exterior
Post 1746: 17x9 Blitz type 03
Post 1749: Moon Face ball joints installed. Blitz wheel pictures
Post 1756: Ikeya Subframe collars installed
Post 1757: "New" JDM rear bumper
Post 1762: Black 3 Bar Altezza Grill, New 17x9 +22 CE28N, First puppy Luna
Post 1766: 17x10 +35 CE28N, two pair of CE28N
Post 1772: Street Faction Front/Rear Bash Bar Install, TRD Yellow, Elixir Teaser
Post 1773: Pictures with mismatched color CE28N
Post 1774: Luna update, First rescue dog Vada, dogs together, Amsoil trans and diff fluid, cabin air filter, oil change parts
Post 1784: Footwell Lighting, TRD Yellows, LED Ganadors, New door lock actuator, new drive belt, Figs foot plate, hood dampers, battery bar, T-shirt, bushings, Replacement trunk hinges, "new" daily 4Runner
Post 1786: Wiring Ganador plugs, JDM black housing Head lights, Super Pro diff bushings, Carbing front under brace, more pictures with mismatched color CE28N and LED Gandors installed
Post 1789: Figs side skirt clips, JDM Head Light install, CE28N back from powder coat
Post 1791: Tires mounted, Figs foot plate installed, Ray's replacement valve stems and CE28N stickers, matching wheels installed, Figs side skirt clips installed, head lights and tail lights polished
Post 1795: Trac links and bushings removed, Figs trac link arms, trac link knuckle bushing, rear lower control arm bearing installed, OEM white pearl tail lights, interior picture, exterior pictures
Post 1796: Exterior pictures
Post 1797: Exterior Pictrues
Post 1798: Exterior pictures, random pictures
Post 1802: Failed Foster dog addition Bug, all three dogs
Post 1806: Before/After detailing 4Runner, new rear brakes for 4runner
Post 1807: Last Modellista picture, Karl Sport shifter maintenance, Altezza cloth rear seats, arm rest, and door panels installed, Bride Zeta 2 driver seat cleaning with Street Faction seat rail and slider, new trunk lip spoiler, transporting Elixir and IS for paint
Post 1808: After 4Runner paint correction
Post 1809: Elixir painted teaser, Elixir details, grill fitting, Fog lights fitted, IS300 paint correction started, Elixir skirt test fit, broken wheel stud, car on jack stands
Post 1815: Diff removed, diff bushings removed, poly bushings installed, subframe bushings partially removed, picked up Chargespeed fiberglass hood, hood latch replacement parts and hood test fit
Post 1819: Rear H&R Extended wheel studs install, subframe diff poly bushings installed, car back on the ground
Post 1820: Exterior pictures
Post 1821: Exterior pictures
Post 1822: Exterior Pictures
Post 1828: Exterior pictures
Post 1829: Spare dash, Bride hip pads, Bride installed
Post 1830: Exterior pictures, Interior pictures, tires removed from front CE28N, New rear tires
Post 1832: "New" Advan RS 17x9 +29 18x10 +15, tires mounted, exterior pictures
Post 1835: Exterior pictures
Post 1838: Exterior pictures, new tie rod end
Post 1839: Interior pictures, exterior pictures
Post 1843: Interior pictures, exterior pictures, engine bay picture
Post 1844: Bride XAX2 passenger seat, Max intro, all 4 dogs picture
Post 1846: JDM Altezza front fender fitting, Garage shelving updates
Post 1852: Received Karl Long o2 Sim
Post 1854: How NOT to change your door lock actuator
Post 1857: o2 Sim Installed, Bride/Interior Pictures
Post 1858: Bumper on, no side skirts, engine bay pics
Post 1859: Kit back on before paint. Raised front, fenders rolled.
Post 1860: More pictures before paint. After getting an alignment.
Post 1861: More pictures. TRD CF license plate garnish
Post 1863: More Advans (17x9 +29, 18x10 +15, 18x10 +25), new valve stems, Bride RO Seat Rail.
Post 1870: Progress Pics From Body Shop. Hood/Fenders Prepped.
Post 1871: Progress From Body Shop. Parts Painted. Seats in, Car back At home. Ganadors put together. Car ready to be assembled. 18x10 +25 Advans on.
Post 1872: Car Assembled Pictures.
Post 1873: More Pictures
Post 1877: More Pictures. Car On Jackstands. Removing Front Upper Control Arms.
Post 1878: Failed Upper Control Arm Ball Joints. Car back on the charger for now lol
Post 1880: Ball Joints and Bushings Replaced. New Pictures
Post 1881: New Pictures, Garage Rearranged, New Tahoe
Post 1882: Future Fab 1jz Turbo Elbow, Altezza Digital Cluster
Post 1888: Weld Spark Plug Cover, Altezza Hyper Rev Volumes
Post 1889: Random Pics, Parts
Post 1890: ACT Clutch, Fidanza Flywheel, New pics, Buddy Club Exhaust for sale
Post 1891: Greddy Supreme SP Exhaust, Fluidampr Crank Pulley, Walbro Fuel Pump, Pics


There is a lot of talk about my mods throughout the posts inbetween too. I mainly posted the posts which contain pictures lol.

My CURRENT Mods list.

Exterior
15% Tint
Chargespeed Fiberglass Hood
Cerumo Sports Trunk Spoiler
DressUpBolts.com Titanium Engine Bay Dress Up Kit
Elixir Aero Front Bumper
Elixir Aero Side Skirts
Elixir Aero Rear Bumper
Figs CF/FRP Hood Prop Kit
Ganador LED Super Mirrors with Blue Glass
JDM Altezza Antenna
JDM Altezza Black Housing / Blue Tint Head Lights
JDM Altezza Black Z-Edition Grill
JDM Altezza Front Fenders
JDM Altezza Rear Bumper
JDM Altezza Rear Emblem
JDM Altezza Window Visors
JDM Modellista White Tail Lights
Rect Japan Carbon Fiber Quarter Window Ducts
Replica UGO Roof Spoiler
Satin Black Painted Fog Lights
Street Faction Front Bash Bar
Street Faction Rear Bash Bar
TRD Carbon Fiber License Plate Garnish
TRD Oil Cap



Interior
Altezza Black Cloth Arm Rest
Altezza Black Cloth Front And Rear Door Panels
Altezza Black Cloth Rear Seats W/ Head Rests
Bride RO Passenger Seat Rail And Slider
Bride XAX 2
Bride Zeta 2
Carbing Shift Knob
Dakota Digital Speedometer Convertor Box
Dakota Digital Tachometer Convertor Box
Grom Audio iPod Adapter
JDM Altezza RS200 Digital Gauge Cluster
JDM Non Smokers Box
LED Dome Light
LED Door Lights
LED Foot Lights
LED Map Light
LED Trunk Lights
NRG Short Hub
Steet Faction Seat Rail and Slider
Vertex Steering Wheel
*All-Weather Floor Mats (For Bad Weather/Winter)
*Full Black Leather Interior in storage


Performance
Carbing Cooling Plate
Figs Clutch Dampener Device Delete
Greddy Supreme SP Catback Exhaust
JDM OEM Altezza OEM Plug and Play Push Start
K&N Intake
Karl Long o2 Sim
Karl-Sport Short Shifter
Koyo Aluminum Radiator
TRD Type S 1.3kg/m^2 Radiator Cap
Samco Coolant Hoses and Clamp Kit

Suspension and Brakes
5 Speed LSD
BC Racing Coilovers (18k/16k)
BC Racing Damping Adjustment Extenders
Carbing Front Strut Bar
Carbing Rear Strut Tower Bar
Cusco Trunk Bar
Figs Replacement Upper Control Arm Ball Joints
Figs Caliper Adapters
Figs Diff Pinion Mount Bushings
Figs Diff Subframe Bushings
Figs Front Adjustable End Links with Moto Rod Ends
Figs Front Upper Control Arm Static Bushings
Figs Drop Mega Arms
Figs Polyurethane #1 Lower Control Arm Bushings
Figs Polyurethane #2 Lower Control Arm Bushings
Figs Polyurethane Steering Rack Bushings
Figs Rear Adjustable End Links with Moto Rod Ends
Figs Rear Knuckle Lower Bearing
Figs Roll Center Adjusters
Figs Sway Bar Relocation Brackets
Figs Toe Links with Moto Rod Ends
Figs Trac Links with Moto Rod Ends
Figs Trac Link Knuckle Bushing
IS300 EBC 3GD Sport Rotors (Rear)
IS300 EBC RedStuff Pads (Rear)
Ikeya Formula Rear Subframe Collars
LS400 EBC 3GD Sport Rotors (Front)
LS400 EBC RedStuff Pads (Front)
LS400 Front Calipers
OEM Front Upper Control Arms with Moon Face Low Angle Ball Joints
TRD Yellow Front Sway Bar
TRD Yellow Rear Sway Bar
Techna-Fit SS Brake Lines (Black Coated)
Tuned Parts Rigid Bars
URAS JZX110 Super Tie Rods


Wheels and Tires
Advan RS
17x9 +29 215/45/17
18x10 +25 225/40/18
Stock 11-Spoke wheels


My car in it's CURRENT state...

Untitled by Corey Wattelet, on Flickr

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Pics from when I first got the car! 2005 CW 5 speed with black leather interior and 28,900 miles.

WhiteLexus4 by Corey Wattelet, on Flickr


WhiteLexus6 by Corey Wattelet, on Flickr

WhiteLexus2 by Corey Wattelet, on Flickr


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added more pictures... they arent the best either though. its been cloudy and cold all day.

alright i got new rims tires and coilovers all in the past two weeks and have obviously had the windows tinted since i got the car. but i finally got everything put on wednesday and have been dying to post pictures but i didnt have a chance to take decent ones when i got the car back wednesday. i washed it but by the time i got home i ran out of daylight :( and i was busy all day today. so here are some pics i have so far.


tanabe sustec pro s-oc type II coilovers
TanabeSustecProS-OCTypeII by Corey Wattelet, on Flickr

bronze work emotion xd9 18x8 +45
WorkEmotionXD94 by Corey Wattelet, on Flickr


CoreysPictures003 by Corey Wattelet, on Flickr

CoreysPictures007 by Corey Wattelet, on Flickr

CoreysPictures011 by Corey Wattelet, on Flickr
 
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#276 ·
Definately plenty of IS's out there that are nicer/better looking than mine. But thanks! Even though you love my nuts :p

I think it would look better with just the license plate on the bumper and maybe a thin BP frame? Or just the plate by itself?

The SSR plate is pretty bulky looking....

BTW Corey, I'm driving to San Diego on Wednesday to meet up with Emerson and pick up my sideskirts/rear and hopefully get a photo shoot in! Hopefully, Rey is going to crash the party as well. Should be interesting... You should drive down from good 'ol Missouri and meet us there! ;) hahaha
Yeah I just couldn't decide. It is bulky, but it's nice to represent. Even though people that see are like "What the hell is SSR?". I'll probably take it off soon, and if anything try to find a thin frame and paint it satin black.

And yeah I'd love to drive to San Diego. But MAN that is a LONG drive :lol: Maybe one of these days. But you definately to get the rest of your kit on!



Thanks for all the comments guys! I'm really looking forward to finishing up everything with my car. So if anyone wants to get rid of a UGO ROOF SPOILER - let me know!! That is my biggest hold up as far as the exterior goes (as well as the only other exterior mod I will do).
 
#275 ·
I think it would look better with just the license plate on the bumper and maybe a thin BP frame? Or just the plate by itself?

The SSR plate is pretty bulky looking....

BTW Corey, I'm driving to San Diego on Wednesday to meet up with Emerson and pick up my sideskirts/rear and hopefully get a photo shoot in! Hopefully, Rey is going to crash the party as well. Should be interesting... You should drive down from good 'ol Missouri and meet us there! ;) hahaha
 
#282 · (Edited)
Thanks man :approve:

So I clay bar'd and waxed my car the other day. Came out pretty good, however the pictures I attempted to take did not lol. Nothing new, but I got a few decent ones.

Look how decently flushed my passenger rear is!
100_1231 by Corey Wattelet, on Flickr

My not so flush front and driver side rear :pissed:
100_1236 by Corey Wattelet, on Flickr

100_1242 by Corey Wattelet, on Flickr

mmmm mmm mmm
100_1238 by Corey Wattelet, on Flickr

I have a 5 speed LSD on the way. Should be here next week and I'll be trying to install it the following Monday if things go well.

Then things will kinda be put on hold for a couple months :( I work at a golf course so things will be slow in the winter (few hours = little $$$) so I'm going to TRY not to buy anything until after Christmas. Although I am going to try to get a few things as birthday and Christmas gifts :lol: We'll see what happens though.

Oh and incase you were wondering, no my coilover is NOT blown. New ones have been put on hold until after Christmas.
 
#285 ·
Thanks. I've always wanted white/gold. And I love MS1's. So it all came together. All I need now is a turbo :p

I thought you were running 235's in back? HAHAHAHAHA...

I really like that stepped lip :approve:
DUDE. You had me freaking out for a second. I thought it was like my front wheels. I looked at it and thought it was fine, only to find out it wasn't what I wanted. Geez. :lol:

I envy your photoshop skills.

But thanks as always! I just wish the lip was bigger :blush:
 
#288 ·
so are your wheels not aligned and so is that why they're sunken in the front? you were planning on getting spacers right? you need like 10 or 15mm lol

but yah i've seen that sti all over nasioc and hellaflush its definitely sick nasty ....wait you're 19?!!!! me too...and you have legit wheels?!!!!...not me :(




edit: BTW i have a pair of 15mm spacers that i could get rid of i decided i want 25mm for the rear and use my 20mm for the front........for my stock wheels :pissed: ..pm me!
 
#292 ·
so are your wheels not aligned and so is that why they're sunken in the front? you were planning on getting spacers right? you need like 10 or 15mm lol

but yah i've seen that sti all over nasioc and hellaflush its definitely sick nasty ....wait you're 19?!!!! me too...and you have legit wheels?!!!!...not me :(

edit: BTW i have a pair of 15mm spacers that i could get rid of i decided i want 25mm for the rear and use my 20mm for the front........for my stock wheels :pissed: ..pm me!
Well it is aligned, but with stock adjustment I can only take it so far. The shop just tried to get camber as low as it would go instead of making it even. So each wheel has a different amount of camber.

The fronts are sunk because I have over -2* of camber lol. But I have Cusco Upper A arms I'm going to eventually install to lower it down to -1.8* or so and then I'll see what size spacers I need. I had a 5mm spacer laying around and I threw it on one of my fronts the other day. It still need about 8mm's to be flush.

still looking good Corey! yah working during winter at a golf course is gonna be slow!! time to move to Cali where they golf all year long! haha
lol I wish I could come out to Cali! Winter here is too much. I'm actually considering buying a POS beater for winter and when my car is down getting work done. But we'll see how that works out.

Looks sick Corey! Spacers? ;)

Dude... I feel old. I'm 21 and it feels like the end of my youth. LOL
I want spacers trust me! It's just matter of time lol.

It's all downhill from there my friend.
lol I'll be 20 and my brother will be 23 in October, so I've seen his friends get older and how things are. I already feel like things are going downhill!
 
#289 ·
still looking good Corey! yah working during winter at a golf course is gonna be slow!! time to move to Cali where they golf all year long! haha
 
#301 ·
Exactly what I was thinking lol. Do I really want to pull my fenders like PhillyB, and STILL have to run a 235? I don't think so.

But hey, what do you think about adding a 15mm spacer in front? I think I have plenty of room right now. Plus...

Wheel specs are 18x8(F) 18x9(R) +38 all around. Only fender mods are rolled fenders front and rear. Tires are 225/40 in the front and 235/40 in the rear.

15mm spacer on the front making it a +23 offset.


....

10mm spacer on the rear thus making it a +28 offset.


Everything else that I have of the rear came out blurry but I am now driving with a 7mm spacer on the rear with next to no rubbing at all. Whatever rubbing that I hear is not from the tire hitting the fender. The front will work once I put on the Cusco adjustable arms that I have and go with a skinnier tire. The rear will work if I shave or roll the fender flat.
I think that is what I'm shooting for. I have 215/40's in front, and Cusco Upper A arms in my closet lol. So I think I should try to get some 15mm's for the front and 10mm for the back. The only thing I worry about is the rear being too soft and I'll rub like I was before.

Then one day I might bite the bullet and buy four sets of completely custom barrels and go 18x9 18x10 +37ish.

<3 this car
Thanks! I wish I could take better pictures though :(
Your car looks good too! It always looks so clean in your pics.
 
#302 ·
Yeah, I bought the 10mm for my 18x8+38's and I really want to do a 15m spacer instead. Sad day :(

My offsets are essentially the same as miss_IS300's though (with the exception of the front).

18x9.5+33 = 87.65
18x9+28 = 86.3


I think it's a good plan. You'll also be able to resell the spacers when you redo the barrels on your rear wheels. ;)
 
#303 ·
That is exactly what I was thinking. Except, I'll most likely be running spacers for a good while. I like the idea of going 9/10, but I don't think it will be a priority until after I do something with my motor.

I might try to get some spacers soon. It just depends. There is so much shit I want to buy right now :( And winter is coming up so I'll be taking the wheels off anyway.
 
#306 · (Edited)
I'll PM you back eventually. I have 5 new PM's right now :lol:

+ rep
looks great
Thanks!

EDIT: 5 Speed LSD pumpkin is sitting in my garage, along with Redline 75w90 synthetic gear fluid. Labor day screwed up my install plans. Should get to it soon though.

I also finally got around to painting my Cusco Upper A Arms. They were used and painted when I got them, I just wanted to freshen them up. Other than that, no real updates.
 
#308 · (Edited)
Thanks :)

I washed it and took some pictures today. Nothing new still :pissed:

Rusty rotors FTL (I just washed it).
100_1249-1 by Corey Wattelet, on Flickr

MMSport Tail lights
100_1248 by Corey Wattelet, on Flickr

100_1247 by Corey Wattelet, on Flickr


I got my LSD, but the breather plug was damaged. No big deal, bought one from Toyota. I just haven't had time to get it installed yet.

M85 = 5 speed LSD
100_1252 by Corey Wattelet, on Flickr

100_1251 by Corey Wattelet, on Flickr

100_1253 by Corey Wattelet, on Flickr
 
#312 ·
I was SO close to ripping my whole kit off today. My rear lip is starting to fall off pretty much (exaggeration). The guy that painted/installed it didn't fit it very good, so it has NEVER fit right on the driver side corner. But it seems like it's starting to slip off. I just can't decide what to do :pissed:

Looking good.
Thanks man! I'm still waiting for your debut :p

Backup some more and give me some angles of those tails please. I did mine similar (custom) the same way I did the headlight DIY. I left the chrome rings, but I also left the inner circle chrome that concaves around the red of the tail light.


Those look VERY good.
Thanks. Did you recently do yours? I'd like to see what you are talking about (how you painted yours/what you left chrome).

I have more pictures on page 9 (if you have 30 posts per page). Post 264 is from the day I got them, and there's like one more picture in post 282.

If you want to see a certain angle that I don't have, let me know and I'll try to get one.

Oh, and mine were done by Nick (Inspar8r I think is his screen name here). I am extremely happy with them.
 
#310 ·
Looking good.
 
#311 ·
Backup some more and give me some angles of those tails please. I did mine similar (custom) the same way I did the headlight DIY. I left the chrome rings, but I also left the inner circle chrome that concaves around the red of the tail light.


Those look VERY good.
 
#317 ·
If I was you, I would remove the rear lip. Add new 3m double sided adhesive from Toyota. Then re-attach it on.

First, after attaching the adhesive, peel a corner of the strip that protects the adhesive tape, so that it peaks above the lip so its easy to grab. But dont pull it all the way off. Attach the lip to the bumper, with screws and stuff. (might want to have a 2nd person to help you with this). Then start pulling on the strip that you had started. But do it slowly so that it doesnt break. As you do it, press on the lip firmly to get the tape to stcik on the bumper.

Oh yeah, use rubbing alcohol on the bumper for a clean surface, so that the adhesive will stick better. ;)
 
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#318 ·
Mehh... Thanks for the tip. I've read that before, but my body shop didn't do it. I would consider doing this now, but the tab that connects the lip to the bumper under that corner is too high, so it pulls the lip down. I thought maybe heating it up and bending it would help, but since it's fiberglass I don't really know if that would work :lol:

For now, I'm not too worried about it. It doesn't have to be perfect YET. I want to get a new kit once I get my engine work done, so if the lip comes off before then it's not a big deal lol.
 
#321 ·
Ya, heating up fiberglass isnt going to work. :lol:
 
#322 ·
I almost forgot...Happy Birthday Corey!
 
#323 ·
:) Thanks Rey! My birthday is officially over now though lol. At least it is where I am. Ohhh well.

And while I'm here, I might as well update. I installed my LSD pumpkin a couple weeks ago. Everything went surprisingly well, no major hold ups or anything. I definately think it was a worth-while addition!

So, anyone with an Auto LSD but wants a 5 Speed LSD, you should buy my 5 Speed NON-LSD rear and then swap the gears over on the the LSD so you will have the 5 Speeds gearing :approve: Once I get the NON-LSD rear cleaned up it will be for sale.

And since today is my birthday, I got a new 3gs iPhone and a Grom iPod adapter for it. So I can now listen to music from any gen. iPhone, or iPod. I'll have some pics of it later.

Also, it's time for my next opinion question. What should I do about my wheel fitment.

Currently: 18x8 +37 18x9 +37

a) Run a 15mm spacer in front and 10mm spacer in the rear.

Sell my wheels (get NEW MS1's)

b) In 18x8.5 +30 and 18x9.5 +30
c) In 18x9 +37 and 18x10 +37

All three options will give me the same fitment. b and c both give me 1/2" more lip all around. All three setups would use my current tires (215/40/18 and 235/40/18).

I just can't decide what to do... I don't like my wheel fitment right now. I want to be more flush and have some poke. I feel like spacers are "cheating" for wheel fitment, but I'm not opposed to running them. I would just rather have wheels that fit RIGHT.

I have also considered having the wheels widened, but I think that would be more expensive than buying new wheels. So would buying new barrels and lips since SSR's 3 piece wheels are really a 2 piece (the lip and barrel are welded together).

Any opinions?

I'm not made of money. College student here. I am in desperate need of new coilovers (more aggressive wheels will NOT work with my setup now). And I'm going on a trip to NYC over New Year's Eve. The trip is what's hanging me up... If I wasn't going I'd already have new coilovers on the way and plenty left over...
 
#332 · (Edited)
Thanks man. I might have a picture of my LSD pretty soon. Nothing fancy though. It was taken with my friends iPhone and it's just the LSD rear with axles installed out of the car lol. Nevermind, here's the pic. No where near good quality, but it's all I got :lol:

LSDDiff by Corey Wattelet, on Flickr

ahaha you two can start the shitty coilover crew :p
:pissed: lol

if you REALLY REALLY REALLY want to get into the modding game, get a job and save.
i've had coilovers ever since i was a sophomore in highschool, and i worked my ass off for them.
but in all honesty dont take short cuts. do everything in the beginning so you dont regret wasting money on dumb crap.
Truest shit in a long time. I bought my coilovers as a Junior in highschool too, saved up for them. Didn't do my research cus at the time I was all about lame fitment stock sized wheels. I took a short cut just trying to get them so I could adjust height. Now I'm kicking myself in the ass and buying a SECOND set. Just like this is my SECOND set of wheels. And I could possibly be buying a third :pissed:

spacers would be easiest,but i understand the whole "cheating" thing.

Selling wheels would be great, but you have to deal with shipping, people backing out, and most importantly, waiting for a new set of wheels.

So since b and c give you the same fitment, I would probably do the 9/10, just for kicks.

I understand the college student thing. I was the same way. Gotta budget just right. So that's why spacers would be the most cost efficient.
c) In 18x9 +37 and 18x10 +37

i would do option C. probaly the second cheapest easiest way. you can keep your rears and move them to the front and just buy 2 x10 wheels for the rears. the 18x8s will just have to sit in the garage. maybe make a fancy spare trunk enclosure with one.

or just sell everything and buy a new set. chaulk it up as a loss.
Let me just say:

*SHIPPING WHEELS IS A PAIN IN MY ASS*

Especially if you don't know the buyer from the forums (IE: I know Corey, and I know he'd be patient and cooperative with buying my wheels). Some people are extremely impatient and can't imagine waiting a week and a half.

/vent


Corey, go with option C. If you're going to sell the SSR's, then at least go another inch all around! Do a 9/10 and you'll be happier. My coilovers suck a ton as well, and I know for a fact I'm going to rub like crazy up front on turns and dips. But who cares :lol:
At least they got coils...i sadly dont.

But I am like white IS, I am a Uni (Canada) student, so I cant go and get the coils I want either...gotta run the Tein S-tech for now.

But on topic, I'd say, if you can, go for Option C. If you just dont have the time or funds to do it, you could go for option A and see how you like it. Run with that for a bit and if you decide to end up going with Option C, then you can sell the rims either w/ or w/o the spacers.
Option C. Have you tried driving around with your 18x9's up front? At least, that will give you an idea of what kind of work you will have to do.
Option C is the one I would prefer I think. It will be flush like I want, plus wide as hell lol. So if this happens, I will be going to 9 +37 and 10 +37.

But to cover a few things...

I potentially already have a buyer. I have talked with Eminence a little about this whole deal, but we haven't discussed the $$$ part or condition of wheels and things like that. I'm sure if things fell threw I could find another buyer. The good part about the timing is... It's winter.

Since winter is coming, my wheels will be off November 2nd until sometime in March most likely. So waiting 3 months isn't necessarily an issue either.

Oh, I also have the original boxes/packaging the wheels came in :approve:

I considered selling just the 8's, but I think that would be a challenge. It could be a possibility, but the problem is my 18x9 Super Low Disk doesn't clear the front calipers. I'm going to test fit it with a 5mm spacer and see if that fits so I COULD do that, but if it takes more than a 5mm I'd rather just buy four new wheels. It would also come down to what the buyer wanted to do...
 
#325 ·
spacers would be easiest,but i understand the whole "cheating" thing.

Selling wheels would be great, but you have to deal with shipping, people backing out, and most importantly, waiting for a new set of wheels.

So since b and c give you the same fitment, I would probably do the 9/10, just for kicks.

I understand the college student thing. I was the same way. Gotta budget just right. So that's why spacers would be the most cost efficient.
 
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