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aktif8's 08xs build thread
As opposed to just posting another pic of the bumper conversion, thought I'd put up some pics of the whole car, since it's been a while since I've shared.
Current mod list: 2011 console (maple) 2011 door panels, all black / maple Minus almost all stone interior plastics, changed to black Hardwired V1 Black oem mats Dallas custom steering wheel 1/8" M35 shift knob Midnight tails Philips 6k bulbs Philips Luxeon DRL Plastidip Grille rear spoiler Roof spoiler Illuminated Door Sills Footwell lighting kit Removed cd changer (G37 trunk roof liner.) 2007 dome light (dual leds) 2007 Rearview (w compass) Full interior / exterior LED 6k hid fogs gt-r start button (+50hp) huper optik 40% JDM window visors gt-r map light lenses Optima red-top JDM convex left sideview mirror Black headliner (yourautotrim) Black parcel shelf Akebono calipers / painted red metallic dba 4000 rotors hawk hps pads ate superblue stoptech stainless lines led taillight blinkermod HFS silicon intake tubes Topspeed exhaust BlackBetty grounding kit k&n filters g35s rear sway gen1 oem coupe Rays, painted matte black black/red wheelbands Nitto Motivo 245/40/19 all around Black McGard 2010 sport bumper sport lip dipped grille and fog trim evil iron man painted black headlights front end http://images62.fotki.com/v1452/phot..._132659-vi.jpg closer on the headlights http://images30.fotki.com/v44/photos..._132706-vi.jpg 2010 console, 2010 all black door panels, maple trim http://images107.fotki.com/v780/phot...jpg?1380495010 best pic i could get of the evil iron man http://images53.fotki.com/v1520/phot...jpg?1380480624 2007 console and black headliner http://images115.fotki.com/v607/phot...jpg?1380480685 akebonos http://images19.fotki.com/v193/photo...jpg?1380480566 midnight tails http://images116.fotki.com/v108/phot...jpg?1380495101 dallas customs 1/8" wheel http://images41.fotki.com/v1580/phot...jpg?1380480730 |
Very sharp! particularly the front end, and also could you elaborate on the steering wheel, 1/8" wheel... what does this mean??
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Dallas customs recovers wheels with MUCH higher quality leather, and adds in 1/8" extra padding (think bmw m size wheel.)
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ahh I see,, thanks man!
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Nicely done so far. Minus the cheesy XS badge on wood trim. Makes it look like a honda or something.
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Couple questions;
1. How do you like the Nitto Motiva tires? I have them on now and I think they are the worst tire I have ever owned. They are loud, grab every groove in the road and plain stink. I had Yoko 580's and they were night and day to this tire. Thinking of seeing if the tire shop will exchange them. 2. Did you have to mod the shift shaft to install the M45 knob? That is the shift knob I am wanting. |
Originally Posted by Rinaldi
(Post 6820321)
Couple questions;
1. How do you like the Nitto Motiva tires? I have them on now and I think they are the worst tire I have ever owned. They are loud, grab every groove in the road and plain stink. I had Yoko 580's and they were night and day to this tire. Thinking of seeing if the tire shop will exchange them. 2. Did you have to mod the shift shaft to install the M45 knob? That is the shift knob I am wanting. - no modding the shaft necessary to put the kn0b on; I just didn't reinstall the retaining clip. It stays on fine without it. |
Originally Posted by LeFrenchy
(Post 6820295)
Nicely done so far. Minus the cheesy XS badge on wood trim. Makes it look like a honda or something.
thanks, and...I actually don't disagree. it looks awful in pictures. It's better in person, but the real story is that they're covering up a gouge in the wood. It was the most elegant solution I could come up with, short of spending whatever ridiculous amount of $ to replace it. |
Originally Posted by aktif8
(Post 6820083)
Dallas customs recovers wheels with MUCH higher quality leather, and adds in 1/8" extra padding (think bmw m size wheel.)
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Originally Posted by JaE35
(Post 6820359)
Are they in Texas? How much did that run you? Car looks great, I love that front :biggthumpup:
yup, they're in tx http://www.dallassteeringwheel.com/ it was about $350 or so - worth every penny! The itg wheels are about $900, and they're certainly sexier, but not $550 sexier :) |
I found them, will definitely have to get this done with them being local lol
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Looking great OP, love the front end and the black rays along w/ the orange calipers, really nice overall combo! Black out the window trim FTW :-)
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Wow looks so nice with the reys
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Nicely done!
Man, I want that steering wheel! haha |
Very nice!!!
I was wondering how the stone seats looked with a black interior before I did it. |
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