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Old 02-27-2013, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Bota36
I didn't need to get a camber kit. The camber was close enough to spec.
Thanks for sharing Bota.
Makes me feel a bit better knowing that a camber kit will not be required.


Took another trip to Royal Wheels & Tire today to get my GTR Rear Overlays installed by their tint guy...results were not positive.
Left disappointed due to fitment issues...waiting to hear back from Andy (Blue Batmobile).

It was pissin' rain and the drive there and back was a lot more pleasurable with the Swifts...handling/braking extremely well.
Felt more controlled and deep puddles weren't problematic...only the darn pothole underneath the water was. Impact was a bit shocking and had a couple of thought of maybe bending a rim due to the loud noise.

An alignment looks to be required...the vehicle is pulling a very slight to the left.
Could maybe be the rain causing the feeling of not being straight?

Now I find myself doing a look back each time I leave her...just to admire how much better Selina looks!
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Originally Posted by dragion
Thanks for sharing Bota.
Makes me feel a bit better knowing that a camber kit will not be required.


Took another trip to Royal Wheels & Tire today to get my GTR Rear Overlays installed by their tint guy...results were not positive.
Left disappointed due to fitment issues...waiting to hear back from Andy (Blue Batmobile).

It was pissin' rain and the drive there and back was a lot more pleasurable with the Swifts...handling/braking extremely well.
Felt more controlled and deep puddles weren't problematic...only the darn pothole underneath the water was. Impact was a bit shocking and had a couple of thought of maybe bending a rim due to the loud noise.

An alignment looks to be required...the vehicle is pulling a very slight to the left.
Could maybe be the rain causing the feeling of not being straight?

Now I find myself doing a look back each time I leave her...just to admire how much better Selina looks!
Too bad about the tails, you should go my DIY route, painted looks much better and it's cheap & easy, shoot me a PM if you're interested.
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Quick question, Where did you get the 4dsc sticker from ?
Old 02-27-2013, 08:44 PM
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Quick question, Where did you get the 4dsc sticker from ?
https://www.myg37.com/forums/g37-sedan/233303-4dsc.html
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Old 02-27-2013, 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by blnewt
Too bad about the tails, you should go my DIY route, painted looks much better and it's cheap & easy, shoot me a PM if you're interested.
Spoke to Andy and he's sending another set which will be cut differently to make sure fitment isn't an issue.

If overlays don't work, John @ RWT will help paint them for cheap...they might not be GTR style, but at least they will be smoked.

Maybe PM me with the instructions anyways...just in case.

Thanks!


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Quick question, Where did you get the 4dsc sticker from ?
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Old 02-28-2013, 12:31 AM
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OP that looks great. I can't wait to do the same thing to mine in a month or so. This car just does not look right with the huge wheel gap on the X's.


On a side note. Man, that sticker really has me thinking. I hate decals, but I'm unusually attracted to it. It really just looks right. I just can't shake the scenario of somebody asking me what it stands for. I feel no matter how you say it, it's still gonna come out like the "I like turtles" kid.
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Originally Posted by Redpit
OP that looks great. I can't wait to do the same thing to mine in a month or so. This car just does not look right with the huge wheel gap on the X's.


On a side note. Man, that sticker really has me thinking. I hate decals, but I'm unusually attracted to it. It really just looks right. I just can't shake the scenario of somebody asking me what it stands for. I feel no matter how you say it, it's still gonna come out like the "I like turtles" kid.
Thanks!
What makes it so appealing is that it's simple and clean...by the way, I own a turtle!
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Originally Posted by Redpit
On a side note. Man, that sticker really has me thinking. I hate decals, but I'm unusually attracted to it. It really just looks right. I just can't shake the scenario of somebody asking me what it stands for. I feel no matter how you say it, it's still gonna come out like the "I like turtles" kid.
dragion, your thread's been derailed by the 4DSC decal. Too funny. Sorry about that, brother.


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Originally Posted by Rochester
dragion, your thread's been derailed by the 4DSC decal. Too funny. Sorry about that, brother.

See what I mean, the damn stickers take over your life, starting w/ your bankroll
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To help with the perspective between the Before & After shots, I've stacked them into the same image, and rotated for the same alignment. Then applied a gamma correction to bring out the shadows so you can better see and compare the gap.

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Old 02-28-2013, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Rochester
dragion, your thread's been derailed by the 4DSC decal. Too funny. Sorry about that, brother.

No Problemo!

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To help with the perspective between the Before & After shots, I've stacked them into the same image, and rotated for the same alignment. Then applied a gamma correction to bring out the shadows so you can better see and compare the gap.

Thanks for the editing
Much easier to compare the before and after.


I went to my local carwash Waves located in West Roxbury, MA today.
I wanted to know if the Swift drop would be too low...and I found out that upon entering the wash the front end was clear, but once it reached near the rear there was a clankin' noise!
Something wasn't right and both of the attendants shouted out with a ooOH!
Once the car was fully inside the wash bay it was fine.

Coming out of the wash was problem free.

I quickly pulled over to the side to inspect if there was any damage...none visible.

I think that the mid-pipe might have rubbed against the inside rail of the wash...that was the only part I could see that could have had contact.

Any ideas?

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Which koni do you have? There's a few that they have. thanks!
Only one set available for the G/Z.
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Originally Posted by dragion
No Problemo!



Thanks for the editing
Much easier to compare the before and after.


I went to my local carwash Waves located in West Roxbury, MA today.
I wanted to know if the Swift drop would be too low...and I found out that upon entering the wash the front end was clear, but once it reached near the rear there was a clankin' noise!
Something wasn't right and both of the attendants shouted out with a ooOH!
Once the car was fully inside the wash bay it was fine.

Coming out of the wash was problem free.

I quickly pulled over to the side to inspect if there was any damage...none visible.

I think that the mid-pipe might have rubbed against the inside rail of the wash...that was the only part I could see that could have had contact.

Any ideas?



The flange between the cats, and Y-Pipe is always the first to hit.

I know!!
Old 02-28-2013, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by TVPostSound
The flange between the cats, and Y-Pipe is always the first to hit.

I know!!
Will this be a problem?
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Never taken my G through a car wash before. I don't trust them.


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