Rims approved for VIP

[jspec603]

So in doing this, is there actually metal removed? Say cutting out the top arch and reforming the sheet metal? Or are we talking stretching the metal with a fender roller to achieve the fitment you desire? Perhaps a little of both depending on the chassis? Either way it makes for a difference appearance and I'm sure the mod creates the desired function.

[Kalypso]

I get it,

so it allows the wheels to sink deep into the wheel well.

so the rear can be slammed

cool.

[BLACKonBLACK98]

theres no "right way" to do it. heres mine:

[Haitian_King]

While it's known that they roll low, can they roll quickly? I'm quite shallow and the whole sacrificing some functionality for aesthetics doesn't bother me much. Losing the speed that I enjoy regularly in my G50 does however.

In the next month or so, I plan on beginning my VIP treatment and I was given some great advice by a very knowledgeable person on how to start. I'm advised to start with a wheel and tire package and coilovers. Even if I can't add an aero right away, my car will still look pretty nice. Again, because of vanity, I can't be one of those guys who drives around in a car looking like it's between stages. (You know, all primered up and stuff.)

[Kalypso]

thats ill.

1.5 inches of radiusing can get the rear a lot lower. but you loose the beveled edge the factory fender has.



what make is this.

[Kalypso]

what platform, lexus, infiniti or otherwise ( RWD ) has the most aero available.

[Kalypso]

599$ at RB

[WidebodyZ]

1.5 inches of radiusing can get the rear a lot lower. but you loose the beveled edge the factory fender has.

Not necessarily, there's many ways to radius..the way I'm doing mine the stock edge is maintained...I'm removing metal above the stock flare and bringing it up to maintain a stock appearance but still allow me to roll low. And to answer the other question..yes, roll low fast too.

what make is this.

Toyota

[D-Maxima]

ive never heard of radiusing before but it looks really good. in doing the way where you remove the metal above the stock flare, what do you use to cut it out? is it difficult to ensure there is a straight line cut the whole way?

[Kalypso]

^ this is excting

so presumably the inside of the wheel well has to be cut and re-welded also...

[WidebodyZ]

^ this is exctingso presumably the inside of the wheel well has to be cut and re-welded also...

That all depends on the application. And for the cutting..cutting wheel, sawzall (you better be good..haha), or whatever you feel most precise with. Cutting disk works best for me..easy to follow a line I pre-drawl.

[Damicci]

Quote »what platform, lexus, infiniti or otherwise ( RWD ) has the most aero available. [/quote]Since this is NICO

Q45's have alot to offer aero wise but only specific ones fit the VIP Styling.

AimgainMode ParfumeSessionsJunction ProduceAdmirationK-BreakAuto CoutureJOB DesignInsurance

to name a few.

[Kalypso]

wow... I am having a lot of fun browsing these sites, thank you.

there are a lot of nice kits.

[Kalypso]

[AZhitman]

Great thread.

JL and WBZ, nice work keeping it on topic.

Can I play too?





Before another 1" of drop:

[Kalypso]

an angle grinder with a fine blade would be perfect for cutting.

you can get one for $50.

different disks can be swapped out and it can be usedfor sanding after the cuts.

I cut a hole in my frame for the IC piping hole,and it was fast and easy to use.

[WidebodyZ]

Yes, that'll work just fine too. So hitman..you got fresh pics of new lower stance? Car looks nice man.

[BLACKonBLACK98]

so what exactly is going on here? i this a cut for the flares or is this post-flare?

[WidebodyZ]

That looks like a cut to create clearance for a flare and suspension travel (or rather tire travel). Similar to what I did on my Z...although I then welded the two parts together after I flattened out the inner well to meet the cut outer section..then grinded it down nice, coated it with POR15 and threw on the over fenders we made.

[Kalypso]

I then welded the two parts together after I flattened out the inner well to meet the cut outer section..then grinded it down nice, coated it with POR15 and threw on the over fenders we made.

thats thorough, it should last for years.

this is exciting, Now I want a Q just so I can slam the hell out of it.

[Kalypso]

19" MAE SSR WORK 3 piece

[AZhitman]

That looks like a cut to create clearance for a flare and suspension travel (or rather tire travel). Similar to what I did on my Z...although I then welded the two parts together after I flattened out the inner well to meet the cut outer section..then grinded it down nice, coated it with POR15 and threw on the over fenders we made.

Exactly what happened there.

Kinda scary taking a grinder to pristine fenders.

[Kalypso]

auto couture Lative

F : 19 x 9.0J +35

R : 19 x 10.0J +35



what wheels are those on the black vert


Modified by Kalypso123 at 5:32 AM 7/23/2008

[jltibbs]

Great thread.

JL and WBZ, nice work keeping it on topic.

Can I play too?

Of course, Greg. That looks sweet. One question though, what is that bulb number of the amber bulb in your tails? I will gladly get you a set of chrome dipped amber bulbs to go in there so it will not have that . . . look.

[AZhitman]

I've been looking for some of those!

Wheels are Weds Kranze Cerberus II.

[jltibbs]

Alright, I found the odd bulb, but I could only find one. I also found the pigtails for that bulb. If that is not what you need, I have some chrome dipped 1156's but I believe they are the 'hyper white' not amber. I found a pair of red 1156 LED bulbs as well. I will have them all for you at Import Alliance.

[Kalypso]

the VIP forum is much more grown then 240 gen chat

AUTO COUTURE RED LABEL MAGNIFIQUE 19"

[SikNLow]

These are the less mentioned but still so awesome wheels... Prussian Blue Zeus Awesome example of concave face wheels!

[Kalypso]

concave face wheels get a +1

auto couture EMPRESS 19"

[SikNLow]

concave face wheels get a +1

auto couture EMPRESS 19"

oooooooooo he brought out the Empress those are sick sick wheels seen them in person and they look waaaaaay better!!!

Now i have to give props to the wheels that are close to my heart but have to sell nonetheless....

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