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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 02:03 PM
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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 ****
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


closer on the headlights


2010 console, 2010 all black door panels, maple trim


best pic i could get of the evil iron man


2007 console and black headliner


akebonos


midnight tails


dallas customs 1/8" wheel
 
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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 02:34 PM
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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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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 02:37 PM
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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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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 06:21 PM
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ahh I see,, thanks man!
 
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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 06:51 AM
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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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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 09:11 AM
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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 ****? That is the shift **** I am wanting.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Rinaldi
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 ****? That is the shift **** I am wanting.
- I'm trying to convince myself I like the motivo's. Such great reviews online. That said, I had to return my first set. The tire shop sad they had such bad lateral runout, they couldn't balance. I'm on the second set, and I get vibration from 60-80 even after being roadforce balanced. I gave up after spending >$300 on mounting the 2 sets, and I'm just going to live with it. As far as handling characteristics, I think they're actually decent in that regard, but as far as nvh...BLAH.

- no modding the shaft necessary to put the kn0b on; I just didn't reinstall the retaining clip. It stays on fine without it.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by LeFrenchy
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.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by aktif8
Dallas customs recovers wheels with MUCH higher quality leather, and adds in 1/8" extra padding (think bmw m size wheel.)
Are they in Texas? How much did that run you? Car looks great, I love that front
 
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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by JaE35
Are they in Texas? How much did that run you? Car looks great, I love that front
thanks!

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
 
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Old Sep 30, 2013 | 12:11 PM
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I found them, will definitely have to get this done with them being local lol
 
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Old Oct 1, 2013 | 12:44 AM
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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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Old Oct 1, 2013 | 04:45 AM
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Wow looks so nice with the reys
 
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Old Oct 1, 2013 | 12:57 PM
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Nicely done!

Man, I want that steering wheel! haha
 
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Very nice!!!
I was wondering how the stone seats looked with a black interior before I did it.
 
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