amistad D test fit

[Lexbubba]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/lnsyone/Misc/ls401.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/lnsyone/Misc/ls403.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/lnsyone/Misc/ls404.jpg

Just waiting for my front tires to come in so I can mount the fronts. Thanks to {-_-} for the parts, PMP-LEX for mounting tires and getting my back, and my friend E for taking the pics.

[OnTop]

lookin good man! i think with a lower drop and camber it'll fit real nice

[{-.-}]

:o

Hey Gangster how does it sound........... :smiley6600:

[gtfour43]

Looks good man

[erry]

WOW.................. :o

[shoez]

Looks astounding!!! ;D
May want to get those fenders pulled a little bit :D

[One Ton VIP]

Hmmmm yes... looks like another candidate for having some adj control arms eh?
Ok yes, I see the market growing..... :)

[Pagong]

WOW I like that :smitten:* whats the specs on those?
And do I peek a Junction muffler?


One Ton...yes please... :coolsmiley:

[bBOXD]

Very nice! Things are looking promising guys!!! :)

[555]

this is it!! damn thats tight man~..can't wait for it to get lowered n cambered :D

[III]

cheee focker drop that 4x4

[Gao Jian]

looking good, post some specs!

[Xotic sC]

Paris : That's hot

Any side-profile shots?

You're definitely handling it. ;)

[AME_VIP]

that exhaust looks awesome
good luck with the fitment

[TransformCelsior]

nice

how do u plan on making it flush?


any plans to color match the bumpers to body color ?

[PMP-LEX]

Nice stretch ;)

We should slam that bitch Tuesday...

[HG50]

LOOKS PRETTY SICK MAN.

[Lexbubba]

WOW I like that :smitten:* whats the specs on those?
And do I peek a Junction muffler?


One Ton...yes please... :coolsmiley:


The specs are 19x9.5 -10 19x10 -1. The muffler is a JP brand sold awhile back.

[Lexbubba]

Thanks everyone for the comments. I will post pics this weekend with the suspension and fronts on.

[One Ton VIP]

I assume there's no pics of the fronts on yet cuz they stuck out waaaay too much? Judging by the fitment figures, the fronts are about 4mm more out than the rears... toyotas might have a hard time taking more in the front than the rear...

[TransformCelsior]

yeah it kinda looks like you'd have to do a -5 camber along with alot of fender/quarter bodywork to make it flush.




I assume there's no pics of the fronts on yet cuz they stuck out waaaay too much? Judging by the fitment figures, the fronts are about 4mm more out than the rears... toyotas might have a hard time taking more in the front than the rear...

[Lexbubba]

I assume there's no pics of the fronts on yet cuz they stuck out waaaay too much? Judging by the fitment figures, the fronts are about 4mm more out than the rears... toyotas might have a hard time taking more in the front than the rear...


No i'm actually waiting for tires.

[Lexbubba]

yeah it kinda looks like you'd have to do a -5 camber along with alot of fender/quarter* bodywork to make it flush.





I doubt it, but we'll see when the front is on.

[Pagong]

wow -10 upfront..why only -1 in the rear?

Does that make the difference in the wheels widths?

[AME_VIP]

damn! That is hardcore in the front. Even with 25mm fenders on my SC I can't make that flush without more than 3.5 neg camber. Mine are effectively 19x9.5 -9
good luck !

[OnTop]

wow -10 upfront..why only -1 in the rear?*

Does that make the difference in the wheels widths?*


i think its actually better for sedans or cars that arent really about performance. that fitment should be more ''square'' opposed to a ''triangular'' staggared fitment.(picture the car looking down on the roof)

the difference of 10mm should make both wheels ''poke'' out the same amount.

[Pagong]

i think its actually better for sedans or cars that arent really about performance. that fitment should be more* ''square'' opposed to a ''triangular'' staggared fitment.(picture the car looking down on the roof)

the difference of 10mm should make both wheels ''poke'' out the same amount.


thanks ;)

now back to more pics, :)

[Lexbubba]

Put my coils on today and maxed the camber via stock adjustment. I still got like 3/4" poke" out of the fender with a 245/30 in the rear. I'm thinking of going with a 235/35. I'll get some pics up by the end of the week. My front tires should be here by thurs.

[TransformCelsior]

Put my coils on today and maxed the camber via stock adjustment. I still got like 3/4" poke" out of the fender with a 245/30 in the rear. I'm thinking of going with a 235/35. I'll get some pics up by the end of the week. My front tires should be here by thurs.


cool


can u up some pics of it before you do any more to it.

[Lexbubba]

I will get some up later on today.

[PMP-LEX]

I will get some up later on today.


Yep, we gonna roll his fenders tonight!!! Auuurrriiittteeee

[AME_VIP]

good luck guys! Great to see people making progress with their VIP cars !

[Pagong]

Man those guys from Hawaii always do things with the quickness :knuppel2:...

[PMP-LEX]

Man those guys from Hawaii always do things with the quickness :knuppel2:...



LOL, we love the shock and awe effect...

[Lexbubba]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/lnsyone/ls403.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/lnsyone/ls402.jpg

Lowered and max camber with stock settings. I have around 2 finger gap all the way around till I get my fenders rolled later on tonight.

[RobSoVip]

cool, I cant wait to see it lowered right on top of the tire!

[{-.-}]

Lowered and max camber with stock settings.

NICE !! Oh thats perfect........... workable.

[jbo]

Last pics look great its definitely coming along nicely.

[OnTop]

did you guys say you were going to put a body kit on that cause that will set it off

[Lexbubba]

Rubbing a little still. need a little more camber. Time to cut and reweld those arms.

[Gao Jian]

could you post some side pics!

[PMP-LEX]

Patience is a virtue...

[VIPete]

Good job, can't wait to see it complete.

[chrisngo]

Not to be a hater, but I think it needs to be noted that the aggressive setup that you have chosen should have some sort of "flare" on the fenders. Whether it's a pull (good luck) or add-on fender, it really needs it.

I think in the whole scheme of VIP, wheel fitment is very important. Selecting proper offsets is uber important. Fitting on the lowest offset wheel, just to say you have dish really needs to be a decision based on the entire project. Yes u have awesome wheels, but how impractical have you gone? Believe me, i'm all about aggressive fit, but a plan has to be conceived when starting a VIP project.

In case you're wondering, I do own an LS400 as well. I know what fits and what does not. You have done well in making the wheels fit, but in my opinion, I think you have gone a bit too low in offset on a stock body.

There, I said it! Again, i'm not hating. You've got a great project going!

Chris

[PMP-LEX]

Not to be a hater, but I think it needs to be noted that the aggressive setup that you have chosen should have some sort of "flare" on the fenders. Whether it's a pull (good luck) or add-on fender, it really needs it.

I think in the whole scheme of VIP, wheel fitment is very important. Selecting proper offsets is uber important. Fitting on the lowest offset wheel, just to say you have dish really needs to be a decision based on the entire project. Yes u have awesome wheels, but how impractical have you gone? Believe me, i'm all about aggressive fit, but a plan has to be conceived when starting a VIP project.

In case you're wondering, I do own an LS400 as well. I know what fits and what does not. You have done well in making the wheels fit, but in my opinion, I think you have gone a bit too low in offset on a stock body.

There, I said it! Again, i'm not hating. You've got a great project going!

Chris



I agree with Chris to a certain extent, but apprantly you don't know us Hawaii guys. We do what it takes to get the job done. Lately, we've been working on our cars until 2, 3, 4 in the morning...waking up at 6:30 to work at 7. the only thing that keeps us going are the final look of our rides and a lot of heinekins :D I think Dan made a great choice on wheels. It's only impractical if you let it be. I have airrunners on my Y33 rolling on negative offset...people told me, "NO WAY"...you'll never get that to fit...I pulled my fenders and not even close to completing the project but at least I started and know it'll get done. There are a couple Y33's around the island who want to run low offsets without even rolling their fenders. Fine, that's cool. But anyone can run rims those guys are running. I like to stand apart from them...When they see their cars, they're gonna say "wow look at that sick Q"...then I want someone else to say "it's nice but have you seen the Q with over 7" of dish". That's what it's all about, setting the standard and going above and beyond what anyone else has attempted. I'm not taking anything away from those other cars but it's just my interpretation on my way of modding a VIP car. I'm really fortunate to have another VIP'er I can hang out with, talk story and throw around some ideas with. We motivate each other to get the job done, and it will get done. I love the thought of people saying or thinking, damn, you're fuckin' crazy. Especially when I'm cutting up my fenders on a newer Q45. I love VIP and what it stands for. I believe someone had one word for VIP styling in this forum, bold. You're not being bold if you just roll your fenders with a 2" drop. Yes, VIP styling is expensive that's why I don't expect everyone to mod like us. What you call impractical, I call doing it our way. You can't worry about your car scraping or scratching something everytime you drive. Yes, no one wants their car all beat up but shit happens. Enjoy what you've done...Although I have airrunners, I'm riding almost full slammed 95% of the time. Do I scrape my exhaust and is my front bumper all scraped to hell, of course! But that comes with the territory so I expect it. Well, that's just my quarter. :D

[chrisngo]

I agree with Chris to a certain extent, but apprantly you don't know us Hawaii guys. We do what it takes to get the job done. Lately, we've been working on our cars until 2, 3, 4 in the morning...waking up at 6:30 to work at 7. the only thing that keeps us going are the final look of our rides and a lot of heinekins :D I think Dan made a great choice on wheels. It's only impractical if you let it be. I have airrunners on my Y33 rolling on negative offset...people told me, "NO WAY"...you'll never get that to fit...I pulled my fenders and not even close to completing the project but at least I started and know it'll get done. There are a couple Y33's around the island who want to run low offsets without even rolling their fenders. Fine, that's cool. But anyone can run rims those guys are running. I like to stand apart from them...When they see their cars, they're gonna say "wow look at that sick Q"...then I want someone else to say "it's nice but have you seen the Q with over 7" of dish". That's what it's all about, setting the standard and going above and beyond what anyone else has attempted. I'm not taking anything away from those other cars but it's just my interpretation on my way of modding a VIP car. I'm really fortunate to have another VIP'er I can hang out with, talk story and throw around some ideas with. We motivate each other to get the job done, and it will get done. I love the thought of people saying or thinking, damn, you're fuckin' crazy. Especially when I'm cutting up my fenders on a newer Q45. I love VIP and what it stands for. I believe someone had one word for VIP styling in this forum, bold. You're not being bold if you just roll your fenders with a 2" drop. Yes, VIP styling is expensive that's why I don't expect everyone to mod like us. What you call impractical, I call doing it our way. You can't worry about your car scraping or scratching something everytime you drive. Yes, no one wants their car all beat up but s*** happens. Enjoy what you've done...Although I have airrunners, I'm riding almost full slammed 95% of the time. Do I scrape my exhaust and is my front bumper all scraped to hell, of course! But that comes with the territory so I expect it. Well, that's just my quarter. :D


Been there, done that. ...Please see my 240SX way before people were rocking em...
http://www.importfactor.com/features/cars/chris-ngo.php

I understand you completely. Standing apart from the crowd...going away from the norm...INNOVATING is what cars are all about.

Maybe i'm just bitter cause i have a damn mortgage to pay and i'd rather throw that 2500$ per month into my car. haha..!

Anyways...keep it up guys.

Chris

[PMP-LEX]

Been there, done that. ...Please see my 240SX way before people were rocking em...
http://www.importfactor.com/features/cars/chris-ngo.php

I understand you completely. Standing apart from the crowd...going away from the norm...INNOVATING is what cars are all about.

Maybe i'm just bitter cause i have a damn mortgage to pay and i'd rather throw that 2500$ per month into my car. haha..!

Anyways...keep it up guys.

Chris




Nice 240...I want to be like you in a couple years and be the one to say "been there, done that".

Lol, I know how you feel man...at the end of the month, I have three mortgage payments, two association and maintenance fees, one electrical/wated bill and deal with all the other b/s associated with buying a house...well...at least I have them rented out...

[Lexbubba]

Not to be a hater, but I think it needs to be noted that the aggressive setup that you have chosen should have some sort of "flare" on the fenders.* Whether it's a pull (good luck) or add-on fender, it really needs it.

I think in the whole scheme of VIP, wheel fitment is very important.* Selecting proper offsets is uber important.* Fitting on the lowest offset wheel, just to say you have dish really needs to be a decision based on the entire project.* Yes u have awesome wheels, but how impractical have you gone?* Believe me, i'm all about aggressive fit, but a plan has to be conceived when starting a VIP project.

In case you're wondering, I do own an LS400 as well.* I know what fits and what does not.* You have done well in making the wheels fit, but in my opinion, I think you have gone a bit too low in offset on a stock body.

There, I said it!* Again, i'm not hating.* You've got a great project going!

Chris

[Lexbubba]

Not to be a hater, but I think it needs to be noted that the aggressive setup that you have chosen should have some sort of "flare" on the fenders.* Whether it's a pull (good luck) or add-on fender, it really needs it.

I think in the whole scheme of VIP, wheel fitment is very important.* Selecting proper offsets is uber important.* Fitting on the lowest offset wheel, just to say you have dish really needs to be a decision based on the entire project.* Yes u have awesome wheels, but how impractical have you gone?* Believe me, i'm all about aggressive fit, but a plan has to be conceived when starting a VIP project.

In case you're wondering, I do own an LS400 as well.* I know what fits and what does not.* You have done well in making the wheels fit, but in my opinion, I think you have gone a bit too low in offset on a stock body.

There, I said it!* Again, i'm not hating.* You've got a great project going!

Chris



Sure it may not be to everyone's taste's but I wanted to go the craziest fit within the stock fenders. I love camber and strech and the more wild side VIPCARS are the one's that appeal to me. Sure I should of went with a little aggressive fitment, but I wanted to set my car apart from the rest. It's not all about dish it is about the way the wheel sits flush with the wheel well. I did slightly pull my fenders last night using the bat technique. I haven't built any of my car's to anyones tastes but myself. Sure I could build a car like in the magazines or use the recomended offsets that are listed on fabulous ect but thats not my taste. I build my car for myself. If people like it cool, if they dont, cool when it comes down in the end i'm the one putting my hard earned $$$ into it not anyone else. Thanks for the constructive criticism.

[Pagong]

I dunno, I thought your fitment wasnt all that aggresive...*sarcasm here* :angel:

Want to trade? ;D

[VIPete]

Good points are made by all. IMO, I think there should be variety in the stance options for VIP cars. That will benefit us all the most. .. after all we don't want to look the same as the next guy.

[Lexbubba]

I dunno, I thought your fitment wasnt all that aggresive...*sarcasm here* :angel:

Want to trade? ;D


To me it isn't. My friend is running way crazier offsets on his y33. I actually think it's pretty mild, but a good fitment for a stock body ls. I'm waiting for you to get your fender work and camber done. Did you try max out the sock adjustments? I did my rear, but ran into problems with the font I need to take it to an alignment shop being that the steering tie rod needs to be adjusted as well.

[Pagong]

To me it isn't. My friend is running way crazier offsets on his y33. I actually think it's pretty mild, but a good fitment for a stock body ls. I'm waiting for you to get your fender work and camber done. Did you try max out the sock adjustments? I did my rear, but ran into problems with the font I need to take it to an alignment shop being that the steering tie rod needs to be adjusted as well.


I still need to do more fender work...ie. cutting, pulling, fg....its not easy but hey who said it was! :)
Good Luck with your project man, and keep us posted.

[Lexbubba]

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f119/tsxer2/PJ%20II/DSC02142.jpg Im sick rite now but will get more pics up when i feel better.

[Lexbubba]

^ thanks man couldn't have done it without your help.

[Pagong]

Its coming along really well...love those wheels :smitten:

[brianlin87]

i think it'd look even better if your front was lowered a little bit. nice mang.

[Lexbubba]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/lnsyone/pjp01.jpg

[Pagong]

That looks good!!

The drop is good, put on a kit and you probably will be closer to the ground. I like it with the poke!

Oh yeah...nice background!

[AME_VIP]

yes!!! very nice. Did you cut and re weld the rear arms? How much camber back there?

[Lexbubba]

That looks good!!

The drop is good, put on a kit and you probably will be closer to the ground.* I like it with the poke!

Oh yeah...nice background!
Thanks man I gotta take it to an alignment shop to have them max the front camber out and align it the steering wheel is a little :uglystupid2:

[Lexbubba]

yes!!!* very nice.* Did you cut and re weld the rear arms?* How much camber back there?
No, i ended up being able to tuck the rims with the stock camber adjustment and a slight pull (baseball bat method) I'm guessing it's about 7 degrees not exactly sure when I get my alignment I will let you know exactly how much.

[pitchedup]

Thanks man I gotta take it to an alignment shop to have them max the front camber out and align it the steering wheel is a little :uglystupid2:


was gonna mention you needed to camber the front, get some more pics when everything is all cambered because the LS is going to be bitchin' cambered all around.

[OnTop]

yeah the rear fitment is very nice. get the fronts to match up

[Lexbubba]

^ the fronts will match the rears when cambered. I been busy with work so haven't had time to align it.

[Pagong]

Can we see the new pics of the car? I know you dumped this thing more... :)

[Lexbubba]

i will get some new pics when the kit is painted. Maybe today i will get some revised pics of the wheel fitment. ;)

[Pagong]

You will what happen to 1gencl :o




Name change?

[Pagong]

cant he just change the screen name instead of making a whole new one?


That i dont think so. Somebody asked that before.

[Lexbubba]

I am a newbie! hahaha.

[PMP-LEX]

I am a newbie! hahaha.


STFU noob, you don't know shit... :D

[Lexbubba]

haha watch and learn son!