Updated Y33 Q45 Pics [Archive]

zion_97

06-15-2007, 12:36 PM

Sup fellas I gots a few pics for you..after a long day yesterday trying to make these wheels fit I think I got it where I like it..Now I will be sending my wheels to be refinished and look into getting the bottom moldings painted and fenders touched up..
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j298/q45t07/7-2.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j298/q45t07/6-2.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j298/q45t07/5-2.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j298/q45t07/4-3.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j298/q45t07/3-4.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j298/q45t07/2-2.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j298/q45t07/1-2.jpg

Man I love this car...I was wanting to get the centers poweder coated but I am starting to feel this chrome....

TGIF:thumbsup:

Lexbubba

06-15-2007, 12:44 PM

How much did you end up spending for these bad boys?

PANCAKES!

06-15-2007, 01:05 PM

Very nice!!!!! I think I like them better on your car! Sorry Mikey! :-)

DriftGirl

06-15-2007, 01:08 PM

The chrome looks good with those handles ;)

Caoboy

06-15-2007, 01:21 PM

here's some 'painted' pictures, hope you don't mind i 'stole' them from ya haha

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/caoboy/7-2painted.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/caoboy/4-3painted.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/caoboy/1-2painted.jpg

TransformCelsior

06-15-2007, 01:21 PM

nice.

it's gonna look much better once u color match the sideskirts and rear bumper lip.

zion_97

06-15-2007, 01:30 PM

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

I dont mind Caoboy,,looks good like that..I know this dude who will do it for just cost of materials...I think that will be next on my list...I am close to being done..Aero kit a little more fender work to smooth out some of the blemishesand from people opening thier doors and thats all she wrote...I'm a 225lb Fat Boy so when I sing its done..heee hee heee.

no-othr

06-15-2007, 01:40 PM

sickl shiet mayng!!! lovin it!!!

RaCinStylez

06-15-2007, 01:49 PM

wow, looks great :thumb:

ikadburry

06-15-2007, 02:04 PM

nice!

zion_97

06-15-2007, 02:05 PM

sickl shiet mayng!!! lovin it!!!

Thanks Dawg if it wasnt for you..Did you see my pull job...not as nice as yours but it got the job done and now I can have a skilled metal worker massage the metal smoother..

wow, looks great :thumb:

Thanks Bro!

I was going to start a Thread labeled " Is this VIP or am I VIP?" hahaha lol.

elpresidente

06-15-2007, 02:16 PM

zion_97

06-15-2007, 02:39 PM

Not bad..don't paint the centers..and yes, do paint the rocker panels and rear lip ASAP. Will look WAY better then. I'm still baffled as to why you had to pull as much as you did? It looks like you pulled it too much. A mild pull with the drop would have pulled it off with the added camber.

Believe me I tried alot of things..even slammed the car all the way to the bottom of the coil over and it still could not clear the wheels. I pulled and tested pulled and tested.. test drove and could not figure how mukey did it. I am unexpierenced as you can see and My intention was not to pull at all..I dont know how mikey got his wheels to tuck with a mild pull but he did and I should have been able to as well.. but my impatience got the best of me now I will just have to pay to get it the fenders smoothed out and maybe push back in a little..My camber was maxed out and I could not see adding anymore camber..I dont want my tire super crooked..I thnk it looks dumb when theres is to much camber plus your riding on less then half of a tire..and I am not about to burn through tires just drive..I would rather work on the fenders and have the wheels with this or less camber..

dont get me wrong I like - camber but not to this point
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j298/q45t07/camber.jpg

no-othr

06-15-2007, 02:45 PM

i still think these rims look nicer on zion_97's Q than on mine... must the white maybe... *two-thumbs wayy up*

RaCinStylez

06-15-2007, 02:54 PM

Thanks Bro!

I was going to start a Thread labeled " Is this VIP or am I VIP?" hahaha lol.

rofl

zion_97

06-15-2007, 03:05 PM

viplife

06-15-2007, 03:07 PM

I think overall it looks good... much nicer [and more vip] than before. It did sadden me when I saw the fenders. This fender processing progression is normal. It's part of the learning process for those who do not have a guide or experienced person to advise.

And I commend you on taking it to the body shop to get it fixed. Please have them return it to look as stock as possible. This is critical, as it will retain the prestige of your luxury vehicle, imho.

no-othr

06-15-2007, 03:26 PM

Thank You Sir Mikey..trying to bring it up to your level. They looked nice on your car to though,,You know what wheels I really liked on your ride was the DH's man that was some major eyecandy! I know you have something in store for us!

thanx homie... new wheels will be deep-dished AMEs, gotta rep AMEs in the 808 mayng... nasty offsets bruh, n a s t y.......:smiley:

no-othr

06-15-2007, 03:27 PM

{-_-} ... this robert? I thought he was on air already.

^^^ hey bruh, naw, not that robert, this other robert. he's local (in hawaii)... older G50 Q45 and works in waikiki. laterz partnah.

no-othr

06-15-2007, 03:28 PM

"Is my OLD NAVY boxer shorts V.I.P.?" .... ROFL....

RaCinStylez

06-15-2007, 03:39 PM

^^^ hey bruh, naw, not that robert, this other robert. he's local (in hawaii)... older G50 Q45 and works in waikiki. laterz partnah.

ahh i c i c

zion_97

06-15-2007, 03:42 PM

viplife, Thanks Dawg..You know one thing about this VIP style is that its so new here and no one knows what the heck I am talking about here..I tried to do my fenders and yes It was not as good as I hoped however its just a car and it can allways be repaired with a little money...

I am not affraid to try something as long as I can afford to fix it if I dont do it well..It will cost money to get it back but in person it looks TITS man..We all have very high expectations of how a VIP car should be done and I know you guys will give your honest opions..

I did sadden me to though, last night my heart was in my stomach and I was like wtf did I just do...I should have just got those camber arms, I should just left it alone and ride a little higher, either way it was lower than stock and it looked good,,but I think what happend is I just could not stand that tire poking out as much as it did..IT took me back to the 90's

Thanks for your kind words and once I have enough saved to redew my fenders I will...:thumbsup:..

Damicci

06-15-2007, 04:19 PM

zion_97

06-15-2007, 04:28 PM

Looks good man I can't wait to see it in person. Make sure you make it out June 30th SIR for the car show.

I completely understand on the VIP not being understood here. I have a friend that just feels it is no different then what every celebrity does to thier cars. I just have to keep chiseling away.

Only thing I would say is remove the Infiniti badges if your gonna rock the Cima badge. Just my 2 cents.
what you never heard of the Infinit Cima...lol..Yeah I was going to do it just havnt had the chance. ONce I order the Nissan Badge for the Rear then I will remove it..

Where is the Show at Randolph park..?

Damicci

06-15-2007, 04:31 PM

Southwest International Raceway。
I'll post a flyer up in the events section.

zion_97

06-15-2007, 04:35 PM

Cool Cool..I will keep a look out and pm when it comes closer to the show.. :thumbsup:

RobSoVip

06-15-2007, 04:41 PM

Good work Zion! The car looks great. Sort out the aero and you will have an amazing VIP car on this side of the pacific!

zion_97

06-15-2007, 04:47 PM

I really appreaciate your opinon especially comming from an OG member!

Thanks YakuzaSoarer

mdenoga

06-15-2007, 05:32 PM

Rich your Q is looking good.

Also members, please use PMs for outside comments which are not related to the topic. Thank you.

gato

06-15-2007, 08:56 PM

Zion, my goodness, it freakin HOTTTT

love it, the wheels the stance the fitment the green tint the curtains,,,,you have style

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gato

06-15-2007, 08:59 PM

elpresidente

06-15-2007, 09:09 PM

dont get me wrong I like - camber but not to this point

Yah, and especially with the fronts the way they sit. Would look pretty odd. I'm with viplife on making the fenders appear as stock looking as possible. I mean on some styles it looks good, but not the smoother style you have going on. I think you know what I mean. Once you get those things sorted...it's going to be extra nice. Keep it up man.

zion_97

06-15-2007, 09:45 PM

what about adding a bit of -camber on the front so they dont stick straight up like on pic 3 and 6

looks odd compared to the rear.....

whats the -cam on rear.... did you fix toe? how much contact the rear tires making?

Zion, my goodness, it freakin HOTTTT

love it, the wheels the stance the fitment the green tint the curtains,,,,you have style

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Gato Thanks Bro..Trying to represent True VIP style in the states..Seems like only a handfull have reached JDM Status..and thats what I am shooting for.

I try to be different but immitating the style very close. I had a vision for this car and its all comming together..I love the Tint,curtains and fitment..These wheels are so bad ass in person its rediculous..

I am going to add some camber up front after I get a 15mm spacer..I like to match up camber front and back..I really never liked camber in the back and none in the front..I have the camnber in the front set just a tad but will add more soon enough.:thumbsup:

Thanks Dawg for your kind words..You have a sick ass Gs and you giving me thumbs up is Cool..I respect that and appreaciate that.. SO many people get cought up in the little things that can be fixed and think that the buck stops there.. but I am on a mission..Dont know if you remember that video I put out a long time ago and it had Mission VIP..heheheee lol

TGIF

zion_97

06-15-2007, 09:57 PM

Presidente

I do know what you mean and I am trying man I really am..this stuff aint so easy man especially when know one knows whats up. These wheels are big, and like I think most folks think its as easy as just adding more camber or smaller tires..That works to an extent and I am at that point for my safty level..I dont think I need a 235 or 225 on a 10.5 wheel..It is far to hot in tucson and they will pop. Just driving around for an hour raised my psi form 38 to 45 just an hour....

Even mikey pulled his fenders but did it much better.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j298/q45t07/IMG_0102.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j298/q45t07/IMG_0102.jpg

So fender work was neede just may not as much plus mikeys driving height is different than mine cause he is on air. If I was on air I probbably would not have needed as much of a pull and really I barely have about 1.4" gap from the fender to the tire so I hit it just right but just not that Proffesional

So anyways , yeah as soon as I get a chance I will have my fenders done proffesionally.
and now I know that I am not the guy to go to for advice on pulling fenders LOL

TGIF

Pagong

06-15-2007, 10:57 PM

Great work on your car zion...you have come along way.

zion_97

06-15-2007, 11:41 PM

Thanks Pagong..and I know you have your work cut out for your fenders as well with those wheels and offsets you have..I cant wait to see it when your done..

Night out everyone I am crashing early tonight..I got cought up on work and I am tired...

eklugg

06-16-2007, 12:14 AM

beautiful, great work homie:thumbsup:

no-othr

06-16-2007, 01:33 AM

hey fellahs i wanna send a shot out to kimo @ lex brodie's, the fellahs @ eurosport and the homies @ powertek for pulling my fenders and straight gangstah-rolling my fenders using a broomstick. yes, a wooden broomstick w/a hair dryer and straight twisting it until the fenders radiused and came out. no chips, cracks, dings/dents or waves. thanx fellahs! you guys rock! i got that tuck not by myself but thru everybody's help and assistance... cold heinekens for everybody pls, mo ichi do round!!!!

bryan_exr

06-16-2007, 03:47 AM

just looking sick man. loving it!

psychedelicbeats

06-18-2007, 01:58 AM

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j298/q45t07/3-4.jpg

spacers my brotha, spacers!

elpresidente

06-18-2007, 01:11 PM

spacers my brotha, spacers!
Nah, just correct the camber.

zion_97

06-18-2007, 02:20 PM

all ready did

RaCinStylez

06-18-2007, 02:29 PM

all ready did

o rly? new pics?!?! ... lol ...

zion_97

06-18-2007, 02:48 PM

I wil have to waite for pics...I left my freeeegen camera at my Pops yesterday...*(

came out just a tad..I raised the car about .5" and it brought it out a just enough so it does not appear tucked. I dont want to go to much more or I will start to rub again. Once I have my fenders worked on by a pro I will be able to more or less see how much more to come in or out..

I also added more camber to the front and am going to get a 7mm spacer to have it just a bit morre flush...I don't think you can really tell up front on the camber..I have the JIC's camber plates just about maxed out and it still looks pretty straight up and down compared to the rear...

wicked_limitz

06-20-2007, 06:25 PM

very clean! love it.

bonta-kun

06-25-2007, 12:24 PM

damn ur car is so damn nice i had my heart set on a GS400 but damn seeing your car changes errrrrrrrrrthing

no-othr

06-25-2007, 12:33 PM

Very nice!!!!! I think I like them better on your car! Sorry Mikey! :-)

^^^ no worries, but i agree 110% on that... for some reason they look nicer on zion_97's nissan cima... dopeness reinvented mayng...those are some **** wheels for sure! vr, mikey :smiley:

zion_97

06-25-2007, 04:24 PM

very clean! love it.

Thanks Dawg, preciate dat.

damn ur car is so damn nice i had my heart set on a GS400 but damn seeing your car changes errrrrrrrrrthing

Thanks! I have put a lot of effort into this car. I dont want the typical US version VIP look,, I am after the JAPANESE VIP LOOK :biggthumpup: ..The GS are extremely nice as well. As long as you have your stance and fitment down you should be good to go..Remember though Y33 have some of the
bigggggest rear fenders than most lexus,,so if you really want to run an aggressive wheel I would go with the Y33.

^^^ no worries, but i agree 110% on that... for some reason they look nicer on zion_97's nissan cima... dopeness reinvented mayng...those are some **** wheels for sure! vr, mikey :smiley:

Thanks Once again Mikey..I was not trying to compare yours to mine or mine to yours. I thnk We both have a nice cars..You have alot more going on than mine ..MOde Parfume kit itself is worth gold:dance: .. I allways liked your Q and especially when you had the Works on it...MAn that was so sick...

Thanks Bra!

wicked_limitz

06-25-2007, 10:43 PM

man makes me want to get a Q.

BIPPUQ45

07-02-2007, 07:48 AM

WOW your car is gorgeous man.. loving the whell fitment, but i say you need a small set of spacers in the rear?
Otherwise your car is amazing!

zion_97

07-02-2007, 08:09 AM

WOW your car is gorgeous man.. loving the whell fitment, but i say you need a small set of spacers in the rear?
Otherwise your car is amazing!

No, no need for spacers in the rear. The wheels is a10.5 -8. If want to push the wheels out more all I have to do is adjust the camber. Right now I am maxed out on camber and if these wheels get pushed out anymore than it is I will have to raise the car to drive :sad: .