Fresh Paint, Slightly different Look!
04-16-2015, 10:35 PM
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Fresh Paint, Slightly different Look!
After 5 years or so of hard driving, she had a fresh paint job coming...
I debated on a few aspects, but finally decided to add the wider rear fenders, widen the HREs to 12 inches with 335 Toyos, replace the rear fascia with integrated spoiler, and added NEW CUSTOM BADGES I HAD MADE UP!
Here's a few pics with the Iphone6, as well as a short Dyno pull made with my Iphone...
https://www.facebook.com/joel.feingo...r¬if_t=like
I debated on a few aspects, but finally decided to add the wider rear fenders, widen the HREs to 12 inches with 335 Toyos, replace the rear fascia with integrated spoiler, and added NEW CUSTOM BADGES I HAD MADE UP!
Here's a few pics with the Iphone6, as well as a short Dyno pull made with my Iphone...
https://www.facebook.com/joel.feingo...r¬if_t=like
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04-17-2015, 10:46 AM
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Thanks Guys!!
I'm VERY happy with the way it came out, and yes it is super clean and does have FRESH paint, but the clear bra is already on, and the first canyon run has already been had...
I'm still more of a driver then the waxer, but I will try and keep it looking good for a while, after adding in the prep work on the after market body parts, this job was not cheap...
I'm VERY happy with the way it came out, and yes it is super clean and does have FRESH paint, but the clear bra is already on, and the first canyon run has already been had...
I'm still more of a driver then the waxer, but I will try and keep it looking good for a while, after adding in the prep work on the after market body parts, this job was not cheap...
04-17-2015, 10:50 AM
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looks good!!
04-18-2015, 02:01 PM
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Properly set up suspension, Battery relocated to rear, centrifugal type blower to gradually lay down power, or at least be able to control it a little more, being able to properly modulate the throttle to point of NOT losing traction, but optimizing your power, type of surface/road/runway you are trying to get traction on, and of course tire selection and getting at least some heat in them.
The type of spoiler I had, and now have, in my opinion , did not have a big effect. As far as bigger tires, I went from 305/315s before, to 335s, not a HUGE difference, although I'm yet to hit the runway with them! One week till I do...
Thanks Brett!! I drove the car home from the shop over 125 mile on a pretty hot day down the freeway in stop and go sometimes, and then went right up the mountain 25 miles hard, NO problems with the new fuel setup!!!!
Thanks for you input as well!!!
04-24-2015, 11:15 AM
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Nice!
She's got some thigh muscles, that's for sure (last picture in the first set posted)
Oh and the car isn't too bad either
She's got some thigh muscles, that's for sure (last picture in the first set posted)
Oh and the car isn't too bad either
04-25-2015, 11:49 AM
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Looks great Joel!
One of the best looking '98's I have seen!
Thanks,Matt
One of the best looking '98's I have seen!
Thanks,Matt