my vip-gt prestima project.....

[shawnthemonster]

so to any who care to read...i will update as my parts come in. so far on my van i have installed: JPS "US GROOVY" BODY KIT *replacing*, TRD air filter, custom VIP cat back exhaust, Silk Road rm/a8 wagon dampers , Silk Road lateral rod , McCulloch 4300k HID'S, depo clear corners*replacing* , depo red and clear tail corners*replacing* , ventshade wind deflectors , stock wing and some other odds and ends.....
so far of the parts ive ordered i have recieved: junction produce med. size fusa, curtains fr every window but the front from http://web.singnet.com.sg/~laiss and the jdm grill (the lights and trim peice are on their way).....in the next few days i sould get my wheels and the lights....i will keep you updated as parts come in....

[mdenoga]

good stuff....did u get the admiration kit already?

[shawnthemonster]

nope......im not sure if they have even made it for me tey.....darn t.a.s

[Pagong]

how does your curtains look shawn?

[shawnthemonster]

i havent installed yet....

[CEO/VIP]

It's like Christmas in January!

Looking forward to pics and how-to's!

[shawnthemonster]

i got my jdm headlamps, cornerrs, grill and trim peice now....just waiting for my ssr's, admiration kit and fogs, fabulous exhaust, jdm tails, artist glamor mid wing, roberuta cup kit (suspention), style king overfenders, and garson curtains....i will also get that jabara grill (which will work with either term headlamp) but i will use the stock jdm grill so the jabara grill will be up for sale and it will be new....

[carlos]

updates?

[AME_VIP]

more pics ! :tickedoff:

[shawnthemonster]

ok so here are some pics of my stuff...i got the wheels today :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/shawnthemonster/65ed80de3711.jpg

[carlos]

Awesome, can't wait to see more!

[Pagong]

time to slap those babies on Shawn...

[bBOXD]

Looks very promising Shawn! :) Im excited for your project. Have fun! :)

[mdenoga]

ok so here are some pics of my stuff...i got the wheels today :)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/shawnthemonster/65ed80de3711.jpg


they look so lonely in your room. stop torturing them and get them on. :D

[shawnthemonster]

o i got my jdm tail lamps and artist glamor mid wing today.... :D

[uncle_el]

nice damn wheels man. glad you finally got 'em!!! i was tired of reading thread after thread, and post after post, of the different wheels you were interested in. :angel:

can't wait until you get this stuff on, and a little photoshoot together. any timeline/timetable?!

[zoompv]

cant wait to see the final project...its so much harder to modify mini-vans on this side of the pond ;) i wish i got some good hook ups for parts for my mpv in japan for a cheaper cost

[mdenoga]

cant wait to see the final project...its so much harder to modify mini-vans on this side of the pond ;) i wish i got some good hook ups for parts for my mpv in japan for a cheaper cost


might be able to help you out on that. PM me a list and I'll see what my friend can get or ask robert {-.-} to help you out.

WHERE YOU AT SHAWN?!? :)

[nezumimaru]

ohhh yeahhh!!
this is gonna be looking good
I have a good feeling about this one
best of luck shawn

[Pagong]

Lets do an install day at my pad Shawn... I got my coilovers in as well.

[Dark Anghell]

dang shawn...those wheels look awesome. My school is almost over so I will be able to come out sometime soon to check them out.

[shawnthemonster]

Lets do an install day at my pad Shawn... I got my coilovers in as well.



bet ;)


dang shawn...those wheels look awesome. My school is almost over so I will be able to come out sometime soon to check them out.


lets have an install meet yo'

[zoompv]

might be able to help you out on that. PM me a list and I'll see what my friend can get or ask robert {-.-} to help you out.



cool beans...ok i'll pm you for the list thankx

[EstimaStyleWgnClub]

Shawn,

does your tail lights come with bulbs? I am having trouble finding the turn signal bulbs. I know the PIAA 1156 will fit, but it costs like $35 a pair. For the brake light bulbs, I am not sure the model no. either. Show me what you got there if you have one.

Have you put anythings on your Estima yet?

Alan
EstimaStyleWgnClub
rracing@hotmail.com

[CEO/VIP]

Have you put anythings on your Estima yet?



Yes! Inquiring minds want to know!

[shawnthemonster]

Shawn,

does your tail lights come with bulbs? I am having trouble finding the turn signal bulbs. I know the PIAA 1156 will fit, but it costs like $35 a pair. For the brake light bulbs, I am not sure the model no. either. Show me what you got there if you have one.

Have you put anythings on your Estima yet?

Alan
EstimaStyleWgnClub
rracing@hotmail.com


they came with bulbs...i will look a little later and tell you....

Yes! Inquiring minds want to know!

im waiting for some more stuff to come in...but i might get impatient

[carlos]

im already impatient :D

[mdenoga]

shawn, it seems i may have a chance to catch up to you. :P j/p u know i got the shipment i was telling u about.

[shawnthemonster]

oh yeah i cant wait mike...

[AME_VIP]

now better quality pics ! :D
your pile of parts is growing! :uglystupid2:

[shawnthemonster]

heres my wheels test fit....i will take better pics later.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/shawnthemonster/7d1143fe.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/shawnthemonster/86b2ad768f40.jpg

[Dominik]

Perfect!

[carlos]

that looks pretty freaking hot. cant wait to see more.

[uncle_el]

heres my wheels test fit....i will take better pics later.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/shawnthemonster/7d1143fe.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/shawnthemonster/86b2ad768f40.jpg


very nice.

[Dark Anghell]

you just couldn't wait could you? hehe Looks nice.

[shawnthemonster]

you just couldn't wait could you? hehe Looks nice.

its just a test fit....not for permanent ;)

[firelizard]

oh wow. that is hot. I'd never seen your Estima before and I had no idea it already looked so damn good! ;)

[mdenoga]

you just couldn't wait could you? hehe Looks nice.


i think u mean "we just all couldn't wait." :D

[OnTop]

DAMN that is bad A$$$

[uncle_el]

its just a test fit....not for permanent ;)


hell, i'd rock it like that for now!

[JLF]

Great project! I love that this style can be applied to so many different types of vehicles....

[young gun]

awsome wheels, how much they set you back?

[shawnthemonster]

so on saturday i lowered the fronts (almost) all the way down (they cant be 100% down or the tires and the fenders would be very close friends) and had all the wheels on and it looked so sick. my friend took some pics so i will post them as soon as i get them. i cant go over any speed bumps tho or the bottom scrapes REAL bad (i had to go over two twice and i scraped everything bad). but it looks sooooo nice.

[lowvanu2]

I hadn't been here in a while, it made my stomach hurt to see tose wheels not getting any fresh air..... Damn nice! I've always loved Previa's....

[swifty949]

time to puuuuuullll those fenders

[shawnthemonster]

time to puuuuuullll those fenders

their gonna get cut....i have fenderflares :)

[shawnthemonster]

here are the pics...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/shawnthemonster/100_1160.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/shawnthemonster/100_1162.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/shawnthemonster/100_1164.jpg

[carlos]

sickness. cant wait to see more progress.

[mdenoga]

sweet. shawn, did you sand down those moldings/bumpers before you painted them? also can you post up some pics of the HIDs at night showing the headlight? just want to see how it looks. thanks and keep it coming.

[zoompv]

niiicceeee i'm lik'n it....it really changed the look of the van once lowered + DIY front and rear bumpers and some JDM tid bits....cant wait for the final outcome so far so good

* i like what you do with the wipers....i do the same thing when i park my van sure get some looks :coolsmiley:

[bBOXD]

This is gonna look incredible once completed with the widebody and flares. WOWOW!

[CEO/VIP]

Daamiiiiiitt! That's looking mighty good, Shawn! Completely different from the last pic I saw of your van(w/ the skyline wheels).

It will be insane once you slap the fenders on and slather it in a tasty new color!!! :P Nice work. Keep it up!

[jbo]

Yeah Shawn the EGG looks pretty sick keep the progress rolling.What red are you going with Porsche,PPG,House of Kolor etc.?.?.?.?

[nezumimaru]

how WILD!!
just the way I like it

that van totally rocks!

[AutofashionFred]

Just Camber it so you dont have to cut :D

[AME_VIP]

I think camber is a challenge on these from what I read.

[shawnthemonster]

Just Camber it so you dont have to cut :D

costs too much :(... have to do a rear end swap!

[replica]

Looks great Shawn! What size tires are on your new rims?

[firelizard]

Wouldn't there be other advantages/things to cover with doing an IRS swap? Like more suspension options on top of the adjustablity and better handling, that maybe would justify going a bit overboard with the spending?

[shawnthemonster]

well if your buy'n i'm fly'n

[firelizard]

well if your buy'n i'm fly'n

Okay, flares it is then! :P

[shawnthemonster]

:2funny: lol

[hahajoey]

glad shawn finally busted out wheels..
i was getting skurred he was gonna be one of them
"i'm gonna" type-guys...

[shawnthemonster]

naw.... i have alot of parts now but i wont put them on for a little while..... im waiting to move 1st and get all of my parts so i can go from hooptie to whoopie.

[bBOXD]

glad shawn finally busted out wheels..
i was getting skurred he was gonna be one of them
"i'm gonna" type-guys...


I was very afraid of that too. :)

[shawnthemonster]

so i got my garson curtains now (with the red crystals).... i changed my aero im getting too, but i will leave it a suprise until i actually get it.

[Dark Anghell]

OOOO those pics look familiar ;) Did they ship the kit out yet?

[shawnthemonster]

not yet but soon....

[JustAPhase]

Werd! Post them up!

[shawnthemonster]

i can take a pic of all my parts but i wont install them until i have all of my stuff.....


vince i got your message.. :(

[shawnthemonster]

naw....too lazy. i put the bumper on tho.... i also got my styleking over fenders today :D

[firelizard]

Awesome. That front end update freshens up the look of the van so much

[mdenoga]

naw....too lazy. i put the bumper on tho.... i also got my styleking over fenders today :D


it is about time. :D :D :D :D man i almost thought there was another estima on this forum.

[jbo]

Looks bananas shawn its changing right before our eyes keep it going.Cant wait to see the tails and over fenders in place.

[Gao Jian]

nor can I, he waited a long time for those damn things now Shawn GET THEM ON :buck2:

[Dark Anghell]

Damn Shawn...that looks nice. I think I will have some free time next week to hang out with you guys...I've got midterms for the next 2 weeks :'(

[AME_VIP]

sick! night and day update! Gotta love that.

[555]

it really gives out the clean look man..nice work ;)

[zoompv]

... a left hand drive estima :coolsmiley: nice very nice.......keep us posted

[shawnthemonster]

ok....i put the tails on today ;)

[AME_VIP]

PICS :knuppel2: :uglystupid2:

[firelizard]

I think all the VSC members need to go down there and we need to help shawn put his van together more fast! :P

[shawnthemonster]

;P i amost have all the parts.....im just waiting for the kit and the roberuta cup kit (damn slow boat from china er i mean japan)
thanks for the pics vince.....
just checkin the fitment on the overfender w/wheels


i have a question about my rear suspention. its has a seperate shock/spring. on the spring perch ive maxed it to the lowest but i can adjust the shock up and down....it looks like this (the drawing sucks tho)

and thats the direction its mounted ...so what way should i adjust it to go lower (up or down)?

[Gao Jian]

looks great shawn can't wait to see more pics, its looking really nice!

Jake

[mdenoga]

im so jealous... :P i want your lights. haha

[One Ton VIP]

wow you need to add your sig in the bottom of that diagram... "shawn, age 5" !!
Hmmm, so is your current susp setup still have the spring separate from the shock? If so, I don't think adjusting the length of the shock will do anything to lower the car... you'll have to find a way to shorten/lower the spring itself.

[555]

looking good..so what color is this car goin to be? :)

[firelizard]

looking good..so what color is this car goin to be?* :)

Red, I think.

[AME_VIP]

sweet!!! those tail lights make a huge difference very nice. I'm glad your sticking with these wheels they suit it well.

[shawnthemonster]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/shawnthemonster/2006_0502estima20010.jpg
herres another pic.

[epi79]

love it keep us update ;D

[shoez]

Holy!!! :o awesome work shawn. Ideas for paint?

[shawnthemonster]

my paint will be 2 tone black/red

[shoez]

my paint will be 2 tone black/red


Excellent.

[sukoshiyoshi]

Shawn,

The ride is look sweet. How much did you pay for your over fenders?

ExecutiveFastEgg

[RASRX7]

SO hot..im jealous...good job...its really coming along... ;)

[shawnthemonster]

so im still waiting to even see if i will get the roberuta cup kit.....if i dont get it i will get either a air ride setup from universal to work with my coilovers or maybe a used air ride system from japan.
i have avanzare kit in the mail :) i should get in in a few weeks or so (thanks, tim from fetch vip).
http://www.avanzare.co.jp/aero/tcr/main.jpg
im also thinking of getting their bonnet spoiler (but that will have to wait)
i just have to get the time and place to start installing my stuff.

[AME_VIP]

Oh my beautiful kit! I thought you had one on order a while ago?
Let us know what you decide for suspension!

[tech126]

Sweet!! Nice to see your project coming along smoothly.

[jbo]

Yeah that is a nice clean kit not real bold but definitely makes a statement imo excellent choice Shawn.

[Gao Jian]

can't wait to see the car with the kit and the red black paint job!

[mrkenji]

lookin hot cant wait to see the final product!!!

[shawnthemonster]

me too.....just waiting on stuff... you know its the hardest part....

[shawnthemonster]

my avanzare kit is on its way frol cal. to me :)

[shawnthemonster]

can't wait to see the car with the kit and the red black paint job!

i think i will go 95%red...no more 2tone.
it will be this red
http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/images/vehicles/upcoming/CX7/gallery/pho_gallery_CX7_ext4.jpg

[NG C-Klasse]

so im still waiting to even see if i will get the roberuta cup kit.....if i dont get it i will get either a air ride setup from universal to work with my coilovers or maybe a used air ride system from japan.
i have avanzare kit in the mail :) i should get in in a few weeks or so (thanks, tim from fetch vip).
http://www.avanzare.co.jp/aero/tcr/main.jpg
im also thinking of getting their bonnet spoiler (but that will have to wait)
i just have to get the time and place to start installing my stuff.

Anxious to see this come together. Looks like you're on the right track.

[shawnthemonster]

sh....t, on the right track.... man i am almost to the finish line (at least exterior wise at least).... ;p
now after this i just have to wait for my new wheels to get here and a few other things ;)
then just getting it all together.

[shawnthemonster]

got it today. quality looks great.....i will inspect it further later today.

[NG C-Klasse]

got it today. quality looks great.....i will inspect it further later today.

PICS!!!! I have always wanted to se a good Previa/Estima here in the states.

[JN.FYC]

PICS!!!! I have always wanted to se a good Previa/Estima here in the states.


Ditto.

I saw one yesterday but butt stock. :D

[Gao Jian]

shawn what wheels did you end up going with or are you going to make us play the waiting game.

[shawnthemonster]

shawn what wheels did you end up going with or are you going to make us play the waiting game.


i decited to make you wait..... ive told all my p[lans up untill now and the wheels (amoung a few otherthings) will have to remain a mystery, unless you can firure it out.* 8)


PICS!!!!* I have always wanted to se a good Previa/Estima here in the states.

my van will be the best here for a while. as for it being done...it will still take a few months to get everything worked out.

[firelizard]

You mean you're ditching the Amis? Damn, I liked those.
I was expecting a bright red like your sig, the CX-7 is pretty factory looking, it will be interesting. I love modded cars with factory looking colours like "This is how it should have been" =)

Damn, now I'm all excited

[carlos]

sweet!

[mdenoga]

my van will be the best here for a while. as for it being done...it will still take a few months to get everything worked out.


shawn, we'll just have to see about that. j/k im glad u finally have the kit. nice choice for the color as well.

[CEO/VIP]

:coolsmiley:

[NG C-Klasse]

TEST FIT PICS!!!! ;)

[sukoshiyoshi]

So the kit finally arrived huh?* Looking forward in seeing your EGG with the kit and new paint!* PM me with info on your new shoes.......the waiting is killing me!

ExecutiveFastEgg

[typerfans]

any updates?


TEST FIT PICS!!!!* ;)

[shawnthemonster]

im lazy.... i will post something when i get my new wheels.

[JN.FYC]

laziness...
:uglystupid2:

[mdenoga]

laziness is alright with shawn since we all know he'll do it right unlike some others.

[shawnthemonster]

:D and you know it.... when im done it will make the forum proud.

[mspcl6]

check out this VIP

[One Ton VIP]

Hmmm, perhaps more spo-com looking than VIP looking, that yellow one..

[NG C-Klasse]

Hmmm, perhaps more spo-com looking than VIP looking, that yellow one..

I agree.

[typerfans]

shawnthemonster, ready to rock it back??
let the estima battle begin...* :knuppel2:

[firelizard]

What's with the Pokemon?

I don't like that yellow van, Shawn, you better not be taking notes lol

[shawnthemonster]

hmmmm....i like it but im going for a different style that that tho.... what did you use for your air ride?

[Pagong]

Hmmm, perhaps more spo-com looking than VIP looking, that yellow one..


Tuner van than VIP van...I agree with One Ton on this one.

Shawn, your wheels arrive yet?

[shawnthemonster]

still waiting on the new shoes.... you will be the 1st to know (if you ever answer your phone)

[f31Roger]

question to the previa guys. The jspec version of the previa is the estima? just wondering because there are 3 models right. estima, estima lucida, and estima emina.

good looking project man! this is/was a guy up here in WA showing a bit with his previa.. but I havent seen it lately... I think he might be on these forums as well.

[NG C-Klasse]

question to the previa guys. The jspec version of the previa is the estima? just wondering because there are 3 models right. estima, estima lucida, and estima emina.

good looking project man! this is/was a guy up here in WA showing a bit with his previa.. but I havent seen it lately... I think he might be on these forums as well.

Correct, they all share the same chassis...slightly different panels and lights.

[mdenoga]

Correct, they all share the same chassis...slightly different panels and lights.


not to mention the independent rear suspension on the tcr21.

[f31Roger]

oh okya, I read the lucida and emina are a bit narrower thats why I ask.

looked closely and Shawn is the one from WA that was repping a couple years back at the shows! ahahah very kool.

[shawnthemonster]

my wheels should be here in the next couple of weeks.....not sure about when ill get rubber..i also have something in the works for doing my paint and body work, unless someone in the seattle/lynnwood area can help with a place to do my work.

[jqnguyen8]

Hope my van turns out as awesome as what your's will be.

[sukoshiyoshi]

Shawn,

So how much longer do we have to wait to see them test fit pictures? Or are you going to make us wait until she comes out of paint?

Sukoshiyoshi

[shawnthemonster]

Or are you going to make us wait until she comes out of paint?

Sukoshiyoshi


;)

[jbo]

Thats just cruel Shawn making people suffer and taunting them :knuppel2: cant wait to see it bro.

[shawnthemonster]

it will be worth the wait.... i aslo dont have my new wheels yet and i would be embarrased to show pics of a new kit with stock steel wheels on....

[mdenoga]

hey shawn u can give me the kit and i'll test fit it for you. haha

[shawnthemonster]

ok, so the wheels will be in port this next week and i will get them the week after.....i wont have any money for tyres tho :(

[jbo]

What was the pic? I just see the infamous red x.

[gmckey]

What was the pic? I just see the infamous red x.

no pic, broken smiley.

[mdenoga]

:2funny:

its about time. dont worry let me see if i can help u with tires. =p

[JN.FYC]

Shawn has decided not to pursue this project any longer and gave me the kit.

Thanks Shawn

Wait is that a Joke?

[shawnthemonster]

Wait is that a Joke?
of course..

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/shawnthemonster/DSCN0124.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/shawnthemonster/DSCN0123.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/shawnthemonster/DSCN0122.jpg

now i am just waiting until i work out my sus. issues out until i start building.

[Herb]

excellent choice.....Specs please!

Herb

[ap716]

damn i love those wheels.. keep it up :)

[mrkenji]

you finally picked up those wheels you were talking about at the meet.. id love to see your progress sometime. whens the next vipstyle bbq?

[shawnthemonster]

man i always get sad when i see all the stuff just lay'n around. well as of right now im waiting on a air setup (should be here soon). some other ideas right now are a fabulous steering wheel (steering intense):
http://www.fabulous.co.jp/inc/img.asp?SID=FABULOUS%20STEERING%20INTENSE124
with this red trim peice:
[/img]http://www.fabulous.co.jp/inc/img.asp?SID=788[/img]
or should go red?:
http://www.fabulous.co.jp/inc/img.asp?SID=207
i also want to get the k-break seat covers (black with red stitching):
http://www.k-break.com/venusline/venusline.html
and i would probally get the neck pillows to match.


so really right now (after i get the air) i just need to do some body work to get this project where i want it. if anybody wants to help to see this get done just let me know :P

once i get the air i will get all of my parts together for a group photo....

[allstar]

man i always get sad when i see all the stuff just lay'n around. well as of right now im waiting on a air setup (should be here soon). some other ideas right now are a fabulous steering wheel (steering intense):
http://www.fabulous.co.jp/inc/img.asp?SID=FABULOUS%20STEERING%20INTENSE124
with this red trim peice:
[/img]http://www.fabulous.co.jp/inc/img.asp?SID=788[/img]
or should go red?:
http://www.fabulous.co.jp/inc/img.asp?SID=207
i also want to get the k-break seat covers (black with red stitching):
http://www.k-break.com/venusline/venusline.html
and i would probally get the neck pillows to match.


so really right now (after i get the air) i just need to do some body work to get this project where i want it. if anybody wants to help to see this get done just let me know :P

once i get the air i will get all of my parts together for a group photo....
:p

[shawnthemonster]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/shawnthemonster/DSCN0183.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/shawnthemonster/DSCN0184.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/shawnthemonster/DSCN0185.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/shawnthemonster/DSCN0186.jpg
here are a few pics of my van i took today. i have my friends wheels on. they actually hav great fitment for stock fenders on the previa (19x9 19x10 +43), the front needed sacers to clear the coilovers... my vans not low enough for my taste tho (will soon be remedied with some air suspension). the fronts can go down another 2 /12-3 inches and the rears are maxed out. i would go lower in the front but my oil pan is about 2 inches from the ground at this height. does any one know where i can get a custom skid plate made for my oil pan?

[elpresidente]

here are a few pics of my van i took today. i have my friends wheels on. they actually hav great fitment for stock fenders on the previa (19x9 19x10 +43), the front needed sacers to clear the coilovers... my vans not low enough for my taste tho (will soon be remedied with some air suspension). the fronts can go down another 2 /12-3 inches and the rears are maxed out. i would go lower in the front but my oil pan is about 2 inches from the ground at this height. does any one know where i can get a custom skid plate made for my oil pan?
Looks like D5R's..not bad, of course not your style though. As fas the skid plate, get one made. Take some light sheet metal..like very light and bend it to the shape you'd want and use cutting shears to cut it how you'd like. Then take that to any metal working shop and have one made to match your "prototype". I did that before for some custom brackets that I wanted made and couldn't make myself.

[sukoshiyoshi]

Shawn,

Thought that the EGG and Kit were painted. Those are some nice offsets without fender work. The oil pan is just 2 inches off the the ground huh? I probally should get a skid plate made also. If I don't take my parking garage at an angle I always bottom out. Done it a couple of times due to on coming traffic.....not a good sound. LOL

I also sent you a PM

Sukoshiyoshi

[shawnthemonster]

a little more that 2 inches but my oil pan is all shapes of scraped up and it seems i rarely bottom out (but when i do its not a scraping its a clunk...ouch!) my egg will probally get painted in the sumer some time. still alot of work to do for what i want the finished product to be.

yeah the wheels are some ssr professors (is what the center cap says), not the ones im used to. the style isnt my "cup o tea" but i cant say no to sport some different wheels. btw these are for sale if anyones interested.

on the skid plate heres one from "style king":
http://www.styleking.co.jp/st/img/other/img_oliginal_05.gif
so i know what it should look like i just need to find a place to make one for me.
here are some pics of it with brackets
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/shawnthemonster/oilpanguard2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/shawnthemonster/oilpanguard1.jpg
not sure if it would work due to the van in japan being backwards to the u.s.'s tho.

[sukoshiyoshi]

Just curious as to how much are they selling that in Japan? Probally something that I should begin looking into. I know that it will be only a matter of time before I will be spewing oil all over the place. Not good!

Sukoshiyoshi

[hondaboi]

wow..looks nice shawn!!

just out of curiosity? is yrou rear bumper the one I am interested in getting? it flows ok with the oem front bumper :)

as for the oilpan, like elpresidente said...just get a sheet metal, and a sheet metal folder (break bar is what is called I believe) and you can easily fab one up. Maybe I should fabricate one...hmmmm

[swifty949]

The cheaper but harder way to bend it up is to get some wood and a hammer and bend it that way.

[shawnthemonster]

wow..looks nice shawn!!

just out of curiosity? is yrou rear bumper the one I am interested in getting? it flows ok with the oem front bumper :)



yup, thats the one ;)

[allstar]

Cute!@

[hondaboi]

yup, thats the one ;)

KOol..

Awsome :)

[jbo]

Body looks really straight and smooth Shawn its kinda got that new age (really olskool) hot rod look in that flat finish.. no shots of the rear with the jdm tails though...gotta give u some trouble.

[sukoshiyoshi]

Looking forward in seeing her with "your" wheels, over fender added, air suspension, and body and paint. That is going to be one sick looking EGG.

Sukoshiyoshi

[shawnthemonster]

Looking forward in seeing her with "your" wheels, over fender added, air suspension, and body and paint. That is going to be one sick looking EGG.

Sukoshiyoshi
me too ;)

[sukoshiyoshi]

With the wheels and the offsets that you got for "your set" of wheels are you going to need to use the "overfenders" to have them fit?

Sukoshiyoshi

[shawnthemonster]

With the wheels and the offsets that you got for "your set" of wheels are you going to need to use the "overfenders" to have them fit?

Sukoshiyoshi

probally, but i still havent test fitted the wheels yet.

[shawnthemonster]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/shawnthemonster/DSCN0191.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/shawnthemonster/DSCN0192.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/shawnthemonster/DSCN0193.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/shawnthemonster/DSCN0194.jpg
bored....

[elpresidente]

bored....
Stop teasing and get another job if you're bored!!! Haha!

[shawnthemonster]

Stop teasing and get another job if you're bored!!! Haha!

lol... :P

[hondaboi]

oh man..nice parts shawn!!!

[westsype]

man, I don't know how you could have all those parts just sitting at the pad without installing them. I know it would kill me if all the parts were there and not installed.

[sukoshiyoshi]

Nice teaser pics! Can't wait to see all them goodies on the EGG. It is going to look sweet!

Sukoshiyoshi

[mdenoga]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/shawnthemonster/DSCN0191.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/shawnthemonster/DSCN0194.jpg
bored....

Lazy ass. I see parts arent at Vince's 'PagongLS' place no more. Was he charging rent? :p That kit is beau-ti-ful.

[Herb]

You and shawn needs to finish up both cars!!!!

Herb

[555]

shawn, Just DO iT!! it'll be the dopest estima around!

[allstar]

ricar

[jqnguyen8]

Almost there :thumbsup:

[Deceptik1]

This van is like a sleeping giant! Can't wait for the outcome.

[bbdaisukidesu]

HOLY!:drool:

[illest300c]

sssssiiiiccckkk i love those wheels!

[shawnthemonster]

ricar

???

[Caoboy]

i think he meant, 'nice car' but it came out 'rice-ar'....must have been eating while typing.

[shawnthemonster]

man i read through this thread and it is just taking forever. but at least i have most the stuff i need to finish the exterior. right now im installing dynamat(actually e-dead but everyone knows dynamat) sound deadening throuout my van. its taking forever though because its not hot enough here for it to stick well. for now i will roll around with 1 seat and no inteior until the weather will cooperate. people will prob think im some kind of drifter or racer trying to reduce weight :D lol. im really just trying to make some progress. but i will leave my interior off untol i get my air all ran.

shawn

[firelizard]

Heat gun would speed up installation and it's not real expensive.
It comes in handy for lots of other things too (softening paint when rolling fenders, removing pinstripes, stretching vinyl, shrinking heat-shrink etc.)

[shawnthemonster]

i have a heat gun but its still takes alot longet than a hot & sunny day and im in no big hurry.

[shoez]

Lazy ass. I see parts arent at Vince's 'PagongLS' place no more. Was he charging rent? :p That kit is beau-ti-ful.

I'd be happy to have that stuff cold chill in my living room, no rent necessary :p

Great to see things really coming together shawn. This is going to be one stunning van http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q68/HiAceKonnexion/thumbs.gif

[shawnthemonster]

so at least a little update. i save up some money to get my air sus installed. it should happen sometime next month. i also got a quote on the bodywork and it seems feasible that i could have the exteior mostly done by mid to late summer......my birthday is coming up (feb 5th) if anyone wants to get me er.... my van something :)

[sukoshiyoshi]

Glad to hear that your project is still moving forward. Anymore "teaser" photos that you can share?

Sukoshiyoshi

[hondaboi]

hey Shawn...your back! kool!!

Oh, I got the sides and rear bumper already so my stock one is under neath the house deck! haha.

Its super dooper low...for me! but I like it! :)

[shawnthemonster]

teaser
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/xbangbangdeathx/Cars/Old%20Series%20Garage/IMG_1398.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/xbangbangdeathx/Cars/Old%20Series%20Garage/IMG_1397.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/xbangbangdeathx/Cars/Old%20Series%20Garage/IMG_1396.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/xbangbangdeathx/Cars/Old%20Series%20Garage/IMG_1392.jpg

[shawnthemonster]

so what do you guys think of these tyres for my wheels..19x8.5+12 9.5+12

Fronts: 215/35/19
Rears: 225/35/19
i need to get some good stretch for the rear for sure.

[hondaboi]

Nice shawwwwn!!

the tires choices are good!! they will be super thin though, on the front..

maybe you can get like 225/35/19 on the front and back? haha..one will just have more of a stretch than the other.

So did the install go well (air suspension?)

[JN.FYC]

it's about time shawn, everything looks good so far.

[shawnthemonster]

So did the install go well (air suspension?)

not done yet... im having some technical difficulties with the coilovers.

[AME_VIP]

We had to hammer some perches loose in a vice as well on my gf's car. They were brand new coilovers and were mounted on the car for only a year or so.

Glad to see you are still making progess! I say 215/225 if you to run the 225 in the back. Otherwise 225/235. I'll be running 215/35/19 all around on 19x8.5

[tech126]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v729/xbangbangdeathx/Cars/Old%20Series%20Garage/IMG_1396.jpg



I like how the front suspension is setup..What air setup is that??

Can't wait to finally see it come all together..

BTW, welcome back to the boards..

[mdenoga]

I like how the front suspension is setup..What air setup is that??

Can't wait to finally see it come all together..

BTW, welcome back to the boards..

Universal Air Suspension/Silk Road Coilover setup.

[shawnthemonster]

http://www.vipstylecars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9466
still cant get them apart >:(
but i brought them back to silkroad usa to see if they have any better luck.....headache

[hondaboi]

oh man..that sucks Shawn!!

I hope that silkroad will be able to fix it. I betcha they can! haha.

[shawnthemonster]

oh man..that sucks Shawn!!

I hope that silkroad will be able to fix it. I betcha they can! haha.

i hope. if not i will be pist. anyone want to give it a go if they cant do it?

[sukoshiyoshi]

Sorry to hear of the difficulties......hopefully SilkRoad will be able to break them loose for you..........looking forward in seeing that EGG on the ground......actually more like sitting on the "oil pan". Ouch!

Sukoshiyoshi

[shawnthemonster]

actually more like sitting on the "oil pan". Ouch!

Sukoshiyoshi

i got a oilpan guard made... they will make more for 150.00 each ;)

[sukoshiyoshi]

Really.....only $150.00 huh? I will have to keep that in mind. Currently rolling stock so I can probally go "off road" and I'll be good. LOL

Hope all goes well with the suspension..........doesn't it suck that there is always "something" that has to give you a hard time. I wish sometimes everything would just "work out"......but then again then where is the fun? NOT!

Sukoshiyoshi

[RASRX7]

so what do you guys think of these tyres for my wheels..19x8.5+12 9.5+12

Fronts: 215/35/19
Rears: 225/35/19
i need to get some good stretch for the rear for sure.

im running those on my 19x9 and 19x10....

[shawnthemonster]

can you show me pics of your stretch on f&R?

[shawnthemonster]

so the coilovers are unstuck and the van is slammed....also on a side note my oilpan guard is done and on and my sliding will clear any wheel or fender i want... :) today is a good day.

[gohkal]

Wow, sounds like you got ALOT accomplished today. I'm glad you finally unfroze the coilover perches. I was dealing with that (sore back all this week) on my HKS coilovers.

[hondaboi]

neatoooooo shawn!!!

glad to hear you got that coilover fixed!!!

want to see pics pics pics!!

[normandie]

Can't wait to see pics! I wanna see where your air tank & compressor is mounted.

[shawnthemonster]

heres a teaser....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/shawnthemonster/248119453_834581474_0.jpg

[AME_VIP]

big progress nice!

[mdenoga]

The van is going to be riding low. =) Sweet.

[hondaboi]

wow shawn!! niccce!

[Gao Jian]

we wanna see more pics! Looking good Shawn.

[yellow_sub]

god i cant wait to see this thing done!

[elpresidente]

OMG....finally!!! Hahaha...more pics!!

[Caoboy]

LOL mike showed me this at the meet....looking good.

[shawnthemonster]

well im trying to put some work in so i can get it looking good. its been too long just sitting around with nothing. if anyone wants to do/help/has a place and compressor to do autobody and paint please hit me up.

[Caoboy]

You are going to paint it yourself? or just looking for a good shop?

Don't worry, you aren't the only one that's been on here forever and is just now getting it all together. Better to take your time and do it right, rather than hustle a half ass job.

[shawnthemonster]

You are going to paint it yourself? or just looking for a good shop?

Don't worry, you aren't the only one that's been on here forever and is just now getting it all together. Better to take your time and do it right, rather than hustle a half ass job.

thats what i planned.... ;) its been what 4yrs?

[Caoboy]

LOL something like that....I'm already at a year with my car, and I finally have some suspension in. I'm thinking about selling the car though...too many people with the same car....That, and my lil bro is Estima crazy, and it's getting to me too lol.

[shawnthemonster]

hey, previas are where its its. you cant beat us so join us ;)

[fab_a32]

good job shawn..it going be impressive man...hehe keep going shawn.. cheers

[Big_Bird]

Looking good

[Avantgarde]

ok...only like 4 of the 30 pics in this thread worked...what's going on?

I don't even know what the van looks like LOL!

[shawnthemonster]

a closer teaser...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/shawnthemonster/0229081747.jpg

[hondaboi]

DANG!! thats LOW shawn!!!!

[sx_drifter]

a closer teaser...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/shawnthemonster/0229081747.jpg


ya thanks to me having my cellphone handy u sucker!!!

haha LMK if you find any used F50 coils man i really need some!

Previa looks hot as fuck! i got to play around with the switches when i was over there, get your wheels on a painted:biggthumpup:

[AME_VIP]

Less teasers more working on the van !! If you get it done for Golden Gardens I'll make the trip down for sure.

[ROY]

Hey Shawn, that looks awesome even with the stock front wheel. Very clean look, nice smooth lines. Now thats what I call slammed!

[shawnthemonster]

here ya go...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/shawnthemonster/DSCN0443.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/shawnthemonster/DSCN0444.jpg

[hondaboi]

OHHHHHHHHHhhhh!!!!!!!

looking good shawwwn!! looking good!!

[RASRX7]

:biggthumpup: :biggthumpup: awesome!! are you pulling out the sides of the rear bumper?

[mdenoga]

:biggthumpup: :biggthumpup: awesome!! are you pulling out the sides of the rear bumper?

I believe Shawn is putting fender flares. I'll let him confirm that.

[RASRX7]

looks good without it...right on the money

[Outaurleague]

damn, that looks good man!

[epi79]

your car coming along nicely.
any more pic of the whole car?
i like to see your van in person. I think i saw your car at everett walmart last time.
but not sure.

[allstar]

props to my brotha

[elpresidente]

Anxious to see this all together..

[DD9512F]

a closer teaser...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v711/shawnthemonster/0229081747.jpg:drool: i gotta see more

[RotaryAE86]

i love those wheels^

:smiley-rofl:

[AME_VIP]

No show at Golden Gardens what happened!?

[AlleyKat]

When do we get full side shots? :)

[Sandeezy]

From what i read, it's looking really good (:


i agree with AlleyKat! When do we get full side shots? haha

[scthree]

Wow looks good! Lets see the side shots!

[J Stuff]

loving it!

[DD9512F]

any updates?....im dying to see more pics

[sukoshiyoshi]

Hey Shawn, Any new updates that you would like to share? Been a while since I seen you on here....hope all is going good!

Sukoshiyoshi