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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 11:34 AM
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how hard is it to do ? what all is involved .an is it worth it
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 01:23 PM
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I need to know this too!!! I'm looking at 345/18's.... And I'm gonna have to minitub to fit em...., help someone please!!!!
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Give ECS a call, they mini-tubbed my car (before I owned it). They're good guys and are always willing to help out.
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Ecs?? More info pls??
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East Coast Supercharging they're also a vendor on the forum. Located in Cream Ridge, NJ. Give them a call and ask for Chris or Mike. One of them usually answers the phone.

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It's mostly fiberglass work and hidden by carpeting. If you can wield a wrench, tape measure and aren't afraid of glass work and are a hands on guy,you should be able to pull it off.
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Originally Posted by flynbya2
It's mostly fiberglass work and hidden by carpeting. If you can wield a wrench, tape measure and aren't afraid of glass work and are a hands on guy,you should be able to pull it off.
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by flynbya2
It's mostly fiberglass work and hidden by carpeting. If you can wield a wrench, tape measure and aren't afraid of glass work and are a hands on guy,you should be able to pull it off.
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This is the best how too on here for sure... Not bad at all but the kit was like almost 1,k..... Some guys just make the kit.....Robert
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Or buy the Lingenfelter kit w/ instructions. Might be easier for 1st timers.

http://www.lingenfelter.com/mm5/merc...gory_Code=C441

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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 04:31 PM
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I'm in the progress of finishing my tub job on my coupe. Really straight forward job... Just do plenty of research before starting.. There are plenty of DIY threads on general and tech.. The LPE kit is a nice kit. It comes with everything you need , but is a little expensive $900ish IMO.
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Originally Posted by flynbya2
It's mostly fiberglass work and hidden by carpeting. If you can wield a wrench, tape measure and aren't afraid of glass work and are a hands on guy,you should be able to pull it off.
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This is the one I was thinking of too!

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Or buy the Lingenfelter kit w/ instructions. Might be easier for 1st timers.

http://www.lingenfelter.com/mm5/merc...gory_Code=C441

Jim

My buddy has these, very good

Thanks,Matt
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It isn't that hard. I did use parts of the LPE kit. The fiberglass extensions did not fit my coupe quite like I wanted them to so I modified them and it came out nice. The nice thing about the LPE kit is the inner fender liners. When the job is done it looks like it came that way. If you search I posted pictures.

It is worth it if you want to run wide tires and don't want flared fenders.
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For comparable cost you may want to consider the
2" fender flares. You don't have to actually modify the car and it looks great. Also, gives you a wider stance and helps with oversteer. I am currently doing this mod. It has been really fun and easy.

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Love those wheels!!!
Are those ccw??
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Originally Posted by droptopC5vette
Love those wheels!!!
Are those ccw??
Thank you!!! I love them too. Ther are similiar to the CCW, They are Fikse FM10. As part of this mode I added an inch to the outer lip making them 11.5" and will be running a 335 30 18.
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Originally Posted by EZ2BEVILC5
As part of this mode I added an inch to the outer lip making them 11.5" .
Who did the widening of the wheels outer lips?
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Originally Posted by TriniJoe
Who did the widening of the wheels outer lips?
Fikse FM10 is a 3 piece wheel. Wheel sizes are created by adding a outer rim with a inner rim.

They normally have the hidden bolt option as standard.

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Originally Posted by TriniJoe
Who did the widening of the wheels outer lips?
As stated the wheels are 3 piece. You take them apart from the inside by removing the bolts. I had a 2" lip. I purchased a 3" lip. I put them back together with some silicone to seal them and prevent rust. I then rotated the 2" lip to the front making those 10.5". Overall pretty easy and enjoyable. The hardest part was cleaning the extra silicone.

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Lingenfelter kit. 345/25/20's


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JETZ

Like the rear view

What brand tires are those. Also what size the front.

Do you remember your rear back spacing or offset.

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PS-- MCM hood is awesome
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