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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 03:16 PM
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75 degrees + day off = projects done *pics* 56k warning

I figured that since today was going to be such a nice day, I would try and get a few things taken care of on the car that I had been axiously awaiting to do. I figured it was time to put the summer wheels back on, so after some cleaning they're reinstalled with new hubcentric rings.

Here they are before I cleaned them.


After a good wash.


I also decided to recharge my K&N filter for my Berk WAI.

Before


After
Old Mar 30, 2005 | 03:17 PM
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Some inquired about the condition of my iRotors setup after about 8 months of use, so I took a few shots of those as well while I was inspecting them. Overall, they are in really good shape. No grooves, not gouges, etc. I've been toying with the idea of painting my calipers, but just another thing that I may get around to sooner or later.

Front




Rear
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Reinstalled my OEM grille. I'll probably hold onto my JMS Products grille for now, but may end up selling sometime this summer.


Reinstalling the 19" Axis Se7en Mods while changing the oil.
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The finished product.




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Last ones - promise

A rooftop and some side shots.




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Wow, nice clean pics

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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 03:23 PM
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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 03:23 PM
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Mmmmm...pretty.
Old Mar 30, 2005 | 03:26 PM
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yea really clean pics. clean car too
Old Mar 30, 2005 | 03:34 PM
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Lookin good, Tim. Probably see you at the meet.
Old Mar 30, 2005 | 03:38 PM
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Looks great Tim... mmmm.... riiiims....
Old Mar 30, 2005 | 04:03 PM
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Someone needs to get some swirls removed, but other then that, looks great.
Old Mar 30, 2005 | 04:32 PM
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nice wheels dude
Old Mar 30, 2005 | 04:38 PM
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nice and simple...I might have to start looking into getting rims, now.
Old Mar 30, 2005 | 04:49 PM
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Looking good, Tim. Love those rims! I didn't know you didn't have a sunroof, though.
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looks nice. Now, come over to my house and wash MY car!
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Looks very nice.
Old Mar 30, 2005 | 05:30 PM
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Saweeet. Looks awesome bro. How's it ride??
Old Mar 30, 2005 | 05:31 PM
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super clean...me like
Old Mar 30, 2005 | 05:35 PM
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look clean but u might wanna wax it hahaha~
Old Mar 30, 2005 | 06:20 PM
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Nice pics...and the white looks hot.
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Damn your car looks good. I love those rims.
Old Mar 31, 2005 | 04:13 AM
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Your car looks great... What size tires are you running on your 19's??
Old Mar 31, 2005 | 05:54 AM
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very nice. shiny im tryin to decide if i want to get the se7en mods, in black tho.
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Thanks guys. I was just so tired of the car being dirty with the winter weather and all.

MacAlert - I've debated about having it professionally detailed as I'm not the most experienced in that area. Any suggestions?

Bluesbrekr - Yep, no roof. I was so pleased to find this car when I did and the condition and price that it was, I kinda rushed into it. If I had it to do again, I would have looked for one with a roof, 6 spd, leather and NAVI.

irish44j - I know you. Your car won't be dirty too long

Epacy - Thanks, almost twins.

chicoc48 - The ride is pretty decent being I'm on OEM struts and Maxspeeds. I will most likely be upgrading to Illuminas this Spring/Summer.

lalaMAX - I was kinda short on time, otherwise I would have. Maybe next washing I will

mrmj1218 - The tires are Nitto 555's in 245/35/19.

KCMC582 - They would look great on your car, I'm sure.
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by SEmy2K2go
MacAlert - I've debated about having it professionally detailed as I'm not the most experienced in that area. Any suggestions?
I would definately get it professionally detailed if you've never done it before. Some say its easy but it can get challenging. Check on Autopia.org for local detailers to you.
Old Mar 31, 2005 | 06:55 AM
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like the wheels!
Old Mar 31, 2005 | 07:57 AM
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Nice car!

It'd be better if you got one of those sweet GT-R badges for the trunk lid, though

Just kidding!!!!
Old Mar 31, 2005 | 08:22 AM
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EXCELLENT looking ride, man!
Old Mar 31, 2005 | 08:49 AM
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looks sweet, i wish it was 75 degrees here!
Old Mar 31, 2005 | 09:07 AM
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feels good to have wheels back on.....I put mine back on yesterday also
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Nice job, I'm so jealous!

Right now, my 2k2 is sitting outside in the rain as I'm hoping it'll wash off all the salt.

From those pics, you're tires look like a 245/40 but I guess they aren't. What psi do you usually have those inflated to?
Old Mar 31, 2005 | 09:43 AM
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looks hot!
Old Mar 31, 2005 | 10:26 AM
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Nice'n'clean! Looks great.

Oh, and good call putting the stock grille back on there.
Old Mar 31, 2005 | 10:51 AM
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Those rims look great... damn I want to buy new rims now! money is so tight though
Old Mar 31, 2005 | 10:59 AM
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Very nice... I like those rims
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Originally Posted by Nathan
Nice job, I'm so jealous!

Right now, my 2k2 is sitting outside in the rain as I'm hoping it'll wash off all the salt.

From those pics, you're tires look like a 245/40 but I guess they aren't. What psi do you usually have those inflated to?
I need to check them actually. I'm not sure 100% what the current PSI is. Thanks for the reminder. Yep, 245/35. Pics may be a bit misleading.
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dam looks good in white, nice rims and what a clean max



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