nitsuj's Starfirepearl G

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Jul 23, 2012 | 02:22 PM
  #16  
Blain, it has some blue and red/pink flakes but you can only tell in direct sunlight.

I just detailed this car and it's a really subtle Starfirepearl, not exact to the OEM Lexus paint. But definitely more of a blue hue than the yellow hue from IP.
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Jul 23, 2012 | 02:49 PM
  #17  
Ahh ok, was going to say I've only ever seen it in person and you can definitely see the flake. Obviously just not being picked up on camera!

Car looks good man!
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Jul 23, 2012 | 03:45 PM
  #18  
fkn sick. wonder why no one copied this kit yet! i want it!
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Jul 23, 2012 | 08:34 PM
  #19  
Car looks awesome. I'm more a fan of the 1st setup but that's just me. It is nice to see something completely different in here though. How much was the initial paint job if you don't mind me asking. I always loved that color when Namrock had it.
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Jul 23, 2012 | 09:58 PM
  #20  
Thanks everyone I really appreciate all the compliments and completely understand that my second setup isn't everyone's cup of tea.
In all honesty I got a little tired of replica kits/parts (minus the nismo diffuser) as well as everyone looking the same (even though I still
feel the kz/impul/cs combo looks dope). My goal was to move from an aggressive looking setup to more of a oem/clean look.
The whole VIP scene has also grown on me a lot.

Quote: starfire pearl is hot!

didn't you have the diamond black gt-s's? those look better than these two imo...
Thanks man, and no these were my only two setups. I think you got me confused with namrock's starfirepearl g,
who just so happened to be the inspiration for my first setup.

Quote: Gaaawd that is gorgeous. On air?
Thank you, and yes I'm riding on air force struts with accuair + e-level.

Quote: Nice pic. What camera did you use ?
Your head light same as mine
Thank you. The photographer used his Canon 5d Mark II.

Quote: so you're the one who ordered the Vertex kit...! i wanted that kit...and i'm still thinking of ordering it down the line later on...i was wondering but why did u get rid of the CS rear? i think it would've flowed really well...maybe sum Nismo rear bumper side diffuser wud look even better...just a thought...new wheels are sick bro...i wish i was on bags...awesome job and awesome color....
Thanks man, originally when I started my part out last year I thought of all the possible combos. It was pretty hard for me to get rid the
kz, impul, cs, and strafe trunk but in the end I just wanted to do something OEM ish. I also had a hard time figuring out if the vertex sides
would flow with the cs rear or the kz front. If someone ever tries it out and it ends up flowing I'm sure it would look sick.

I highly recommend getting the vertex kit if your thinking about it. I always heard rumors on how the "quality and fitment is amazing blah
blah blah......" but in all honesty it is. I must admit the price is a little steep but after looking back at it, I have zero regrets on the money
spent (sorry if that sounds like a salesman, just the truth lol).

Same goes with bags. I was static for about a year and a half on bc coils and yeah it looked dope rolling hard.... but now I can let my DD
rest a little and actually drive my car wherever the fck I want w/o the g/f complaining. If you go air get e-level, the convenience of that alone
is worth it.

Quote: Ahh ok, was going to say I've only ever seen it in person and you can definitely see the flake. Obviously just not being picked up on camera!

Car looks good man!
Thanks Blain, I really appreciate it. These photos were actually all taken in shaded areas which ofc effected the shine of the pearl on the car.
Hopefully next time I post pics it'll be in direct sunlight.

Quote: Car looks awesome. I'm more a fan of the 1st setup but that's just me. It is nice to see something completely different in here though. How much was the initial paint job if you don't mind me asking. I always loved that color when Namrock had it.
Yea nam's was sexy.....always loved his car. I actually painted my car twice, the same color (starfire pearl). Each time they charged me 3k.
That included body work + misc stuff (like painting roof, grill, and diffuser black). The second respray was far better then the first but, by no
means is it perfect (I don't think any really are). There are minor flaws but nothing to crazy.
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Jul 23, 2012 | 10:49 PM
  #21  
Looks great one of the few coupes I like tuckin, love the new wheels too!
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Jul 23, 2012 | 11:45 PM
  #22  
thanks bro...i had contacted Vertex and they said they would give me a partial sponsor but it was still like 1450 for the kit..we'll see...as for bags, i luv the idea or riding at a height that u know u won't f* stuff up...and slamming it when u're parked...does ur kit come with the built-in coilovers? or did u get the UAS kit? if i ever do the Vertex kit, i'm gonna run the non-sport front with the kit instead..and maybe even mold that into the bumper..definitely one of my fave white coupes...
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Jul 23, 2012 | 11:57 PM
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Jul 24, 2012 | 12:17 AM
  #24  
Car looks sick dude!! white just looks super clean on any car!!!
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Jul 24, 2012 | 01:18 AM
  #25  
om nom nom. you need to go to more car events
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Jul 24, 2012 | 07:55 PM
  #26  
Quote: thanks bro...i had contacted Vertex and they said they would give me a partial sponsor but it was still like 1450 for the kit..we'll see...as for bags, i luv the idea or riding at a height that u know u won't f* stuff up...and slamming it when u're parked...does ur kit come with the built-in coilovers? or did u get the UAS kit? if i ever do the Vertex kit, i'm gonna run the non-sport front with the kit instead..and maybe even mold that into the bumper..definitely one of my fave white coupes...
Thanks man, I'm certainly flattered by the amount of positive feedback I've received on driver as well as other places. As far as your
air question goes I'm running Air Force struts over bags. The struts come with 36 levels of adjustable dampening. Its a complete
Accuair setup with e-level. IMO, riding on air is super comfortable and no different from my coils as far as handling goes that is.
Although I never really tracked it so my comparison might be worthless compared to others.

Aside from all that I'm actually excited to see what you got in store, since I've heard you've got some changes coming up.

Quote: om nom nom. you need to go to more car events
Cars finally ready, so thats the plan
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Jul 26, 2012 | 01:16 AM
  #27  
Still need to see this in person! Its come a long way from how it was last time i saw it haha
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Jul 27, 2012 | 02:07 AM
  #28  
looks amazing! makes me want to mod again.....
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Jul 27, 2012 | 03:54 AM
  #29  
Quote: looks amazing! makes me want to mod again.....
I'd bet you miss those rims!

If you need some lowereing springs, let me know.
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Jul 27, 2012 | 02:46 PM
  #30  
Quote: Still need to see this in person! Its come a long way from how it was last time i saw it haha
Yea.... it looked like sh*t for the last year, it was unbearable to look at. At least now its somewhat decent haha. Lets grab a bite to eat sometime, lmk when your down.


Quote: looks amazing! makes me want to mod again.....
Thanks Robert. It wouldn't have looked this good if it wasn't for your wheels. I hope you get back into modding the g. Lmk if you need any help and congrats on your new born! I'm sure you got your hands full w/ him (or her?).
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