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SinisterXR
10-19-2009, 06:36 PM
Hi, I'm new to the VIP scene so please take it easy on me. I have to say I'm loving what you guys are doing and I would like to make my Daily Driver vip inspired. It is a 2007 Saturn Aura XR. Here is the list of things I plan on doing over the winter.

Install curtains front and back.
Install JP neck rests
JP satin comfort cushions
JP tissue box
Eibach lowering springs or coilovers. (currently there are no coilovers made for the Aura, so I am researching to see if any other cars will fit, hopefully I can find some because if I don't I will have to settle with the lowering springs)
In-dash cd/dvd/navi unit
all new speakers in side
wheel spacers for front and back to get the wheels poking nicely
custom dark cherry table in the middle of the back seat.
Custom magnaflow exhaust with 4 1/2 inch oval tips

Please give me more ideas to get the look right.

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg17/focused0708/2007SaturnAura012.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg17/focused0708/2007SaturnAura008-1.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg17/focused0708/2007SaturnAura011.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg17/focused0708/2007SaturnAura009-1.jpg
SinisterXR
10-19-2009, 06:37 PM
Oh I'm also doing 6000K HID's in the headlights and yellow bulbs in the fog lights.
VIPPEDOUT
10-19-2009, 06:38 PM
Different rims i think. Nice vehicle, but im not fond of the rims.
MR.J
10-19-2009, 07:49 PM
yes different rims.
Dominik
10-19-2009, 07:53 PM
New rims, and get custom springs made. We have a few places in Australia that do custom springs for any car - i'd be shocked if you didnt have a few places in the US that do it.

So yeah, new rims, 3-4" lower and you are set...

VIP styling is about getting the stance right. Then concentrate on accessories...
shincan
10-19-2009, 08:20 PM
you need a set new rims. you should go with jdm rims with low offset and drop it down. if i were u just cut their spring....hehehe
J954sho
10-20-2009, 04:08 AM
New rims, and get custom springs made. We have a few places in Australia that do custom springs for any car - i'd be shocked if you didnt have a few places in the US that do it.

So yeah, new rims, 3-4" lower and you are set...

VIP styling is about getting the stance right. Then concentrate on accessories...




You took the words right outta my mouth Dominik.. Words from a wise man =)
Avantgarde
10-20-2009, 06:30 AM
yea definitely need to do something about those wheels! Not sexy. I'm not hating, but those don't fit well and don't look in tune with VIP styling.
tjg00
10-20-2009, 10:49 AM
Why not go with air?
SinisterXR
10-20-2009, 01:26 PM
Thanks for all the comments guys,

Well I do plan on getting rid of the rims as soon as I can find someone to buy them. They were kind of an impulse buy.:pat: don't ask me why.
Also I just like the feel of springs and coilovers better. I have ridden in cars with all three and don't get me wrong air is nice, but coilovers are my first choice, then regular drop springs, then air. (just a personal preference). Plus I wanna be the only Aura rolling on coilovers.

Also I plan on doing everything at once so the drop is coming, I just started ordering the smaller parts first until I research and make sure I can get coilovers for the car.

Keep the comments coming!!
Schnitz
10-21-2009, 05:36 AM
Maybe look for Opel Insignia suspension options.
But ya, drop and new wheels should be first on the agenda.
clean9945
10-21-2009, 07:59 AM
^^^^^X5

Skratch all the accessaries and put your money in new wheels and drop...all those jp interior bits dont make a car vip its all about wheels and stance.
20sburning
10-21-2009, 08:17 AM
^^^^^X5

Skratch all the accessaries and put your money in new wheels and drop...all those jp interior bits dont make a car vip its all about wheels and stance.
TRUE!:biggthumpup:
BAHC
10-21-2009, 09:26 AM
agreed, throwing a bunch of JP accessories in the car before having anything else done to it will make it look like youre trying wayyy too hard. because of the fact that not only is your car not a platform car, but its FARRRRRRR from it, you needa to execute the exterior correctly before you even contemplate getting any pillows with the words junction produce on them.
SinisterXR
10-21-2009, 12:13 PM
Ok as I said I understand that stance is everything and I am doing everything at once. The accesories arn't entering the car until the stance is addressed. Like I said I am still in the process of looking researching and finding a set of coilovers that will work with my car. The rims are a given, I am getting rid of them as soon as a find a buyer. I'm not trying to sound like an a$$ but I am copletely aware that accesories don't make the car and my car isn't vip platform car, but that is why I am chosing to have my Aura look "vipinspired", nobody else out there is doing it. Anyways keep the comments coming.
maxpowerintegra
10-21-2009, 02:12 PM
Do you have those dent proof doors that saturn advertizes?
SinisterXR
10-21-2009, 05:40 PM
no I believe they stopped making those kind of panels, mine doesn't have them.
SinisterXR
10-21-2009, 07:58 PM
Dominik-Do you have the names of the companies or contact information? I have already contacted a company in the UK and they are getting back to me. I am also gonna call Eibach to get a price on some custom springs. Let me know so i can get another quote from those companies
Pseudonym
10-22-2009, 02:44 AM
car needs to be reverted back to stock. once thats done, then proceed to getting the stance right and have someone else choose your wheels.
Dominik
10-22-2009, 03:10 AM
AllSprings: allsprings.citysearch.com.au/
Lovells Suspension: http://www.lovells.com.au/ (http://www.lovells.com.au/)

Custom springs from AllSprings is around USD$250 for all 4. Not sure about Lovells.

But really, i think you are making this harder than it should be. Are you telling me there are no companies in the US that custom make springs?
SinisterXR
10-22-2009, 04:09 AM
Yes there are, but I am keeping my options open, and I havn't called any of the places in the U.S. yet to get a quote.
Schnitz
10-22-2009, 04:59 AM
car .... then proceed to getting the stance right and have someone else choose your wheels.

Don't let ANYONE ELSE choose your wheels. Your car, your money, your decision.
Now that you've found this site I'm sure you'll choose a set of wheels with more VIP influence next time.
Dominik
10-22-2009, 03:08 PM
Just be aware... shipping from Australia to the US for 4 springs is likely to cost more than the springs themselves (we are out in the backwater here, the only boats/planes that come out this way are the ones that are lost trying to find east-asia)
Avantgarde
10-24-2009, 09:24 AM
alright we beat on him enough...

Good luck with locating the wheels man...

What's the offset on those wheels you bought and the bolt pattern?
SinisterXR
10-24-2009, 01:31 PM
I don't know what the offset on the wheels are off the top of my head but I can check and the bolt pattern is 5x110 and 5x114.3.
SinisterXR
10-24-2009, 01:32 PM
I am looking to get rid of these 20's and picking up a set of staggered exe crown's also in 20's
Schnitz
10-31-2009, 07:08 AM
whoops wrong thread...
Pseudonym
11-03-2009, 07:49 AM
Don't let ANYONE ELSE choose your wheels. Your car, your money, your decision.
Now that you've found this site I'm sure you'll choose a set of wheels with more VIP influence next time.

you clearly missed my point.