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Old Jul 7, 2015 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by micafd3s
nice build red but you should really take this elsewhere...
Thank you for the build compliment.

Why do you feel the fly by video is misplaced? Or do you mean the area in which the video was taken? Probably the latter I'd assume. That video was just a chance opportunity that I took advantage of. My little brother had yet to hear the exhaust and I decided to give him a little demo. It was his idea to record it. But I was damn glad he did! My wife doesn't really get into the car as much since I've been obsessing over it ever since my accident. Finding part deals, negotiating better deals, figuring out which parts or color schemes would look best, it's all be very hectic over the last month n a half.

I'll take some more videos in the rural areas for you. But you can take my word for it that street had zero people on or around it. It was in the middle of the week in the middle of the day....in a subdivision that's not even competed yet. If you had a birds eye view of it you'd understand. Thanks for the constructive criticism tho.
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Old Jul 7, 2015 | 03:07 PM
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So... a front-splitter under a new IPL front bumper, and matching side splitter-like trim pieces underneath IPL skirts, on a Vert that will be lowered soon. Is that right? Should look pretty good, or very possibly amazing. I'm assuming you have few ride-height compromises where you live and drive, then?

Yes Sir! IPL front bumper and IPL side skirts. Coupled with CF splitters on each. All matching and the same brand of splitters (R1 auto werks). I think it's going to come out looking fantastic. I hope I'm going to have time to drive to Memphis before the 10th to pickup the sides n side splitters. Almost feels like a must do for the cars transformation. I just have to convince the wife to take a date night in Memphis then take her wrath when she discovers that we are taking a detour to pick up more car parts.
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Old Jul 7, 2015 | 03:13 PM
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As for the ride hieght stuff. 95% of where I drive is flat and pothole/speedbump free. The real challenges are going to be parking without eating too close to curbs, going to my bank (I'll most likely have to switch to the main branch instead of the one .4 miles from home), and the unavoidable FEAR & TERROR when my wife chooses to drive it. Cue the horror movie music.
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Old Jul 7, 2015 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Redfire32
... I'll take some more videos in the rural areas for you..
the latter correct... much appreciated..
as a single father of three im pretty sensitive about things of this sort.. just dont think its the right place for it..
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Old Jul 7, 2015 | 03:29 PM
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Tell your wife If she still wants to drive this car she has to give you permission to buy air suspensions lol
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Old Jul 7, 2015 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Redfire32
and the unavoidable FEAR & TERROR when my wife chooses to drive it. Cue the horror movie music.


Well, can't help you there with advice. Whatever it takes to maintain, I suppose. And if she wants to drive it, then that's what you gotta do.

I'm lucky in that respect... the wife has zero interest in driving my car, and hasn't driven a stick shift in almost 20 years. Truth is, she's afraid of it. Partially afraid of the car itself, but mostly afraid of breaking my toys. I've actually tried to coerce her into driving it a few times... but no go. And that's the way of it in my house. In a couple years, she'll have a brand new car, and the family Honda will be mostly driven by my oldest daughter. That will be fun.

Just for yuks this afternoon, I had my 11 year old shifting the G on command as I drove and clutched; "Down to 2nd", "Up to 3rd", etc. She was kind of scared, but more thrilled than anything else.
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Old Jul 7, 2015 | 04:09 PM
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Old Jul 7, 2015 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by micafd3s
the latter correct... much appreciated..
as a single father of three im pretty sensitive about things of this sort.. just dont think its the right place for it..
I'm a father of 3 as well. 2 young boys 3 & 5 and a stepdaughter that's almost 17. I watch out for them just as you do. But I was well aware of my surroundings when I did that pass. Will be more responsible in the future.
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Old Jul 7, 2015 | 04:16 PM
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Well, can't help you there with advice. Whatever it takes to maintain, I suppose. And if she wants to drive it, then that's what you gotta do.

I'm lucky in that respect... the wife has zero interest in driving my car, and hasn't driven a stick shift in almost 20 years. Truth is, she's afraid of it. Partially afraid of the car itself, but mostly afraid of breaking my toys. I've actually tried to coerce her into driving it a few times... but no go. And that's the way of it in my house. In a couple years, she'll have a brand new car, and the family Honda will be mostly driven by my oldest daughter. That will be fun.

Just for yuks this afternoon, I had my 11 year old shifting the G on command as I drove and clutched; "Down to 2nd", "Up to 3rd", etc. She was kind of scared, but more thrilled than anything else.
Your lucky John. If I had found a deal on a vert that wasn't automatic then I'd be in the same boat as you. But it's ok.

I let my 3 year old and my 5 year old drove all the time. They sit in my lap and I let them turn the car and use the blinkers. It's priceless! You sound like a cool dad.
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Old Jul 7, 2015 | 04:22 PM
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https://instagram.com/p/42Rtj4iytd/

My wife's response to your suggestion Jerry!
Let see what would be her response if I can find you a deal for air LOL
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Old Jul 7, 2015 | 04:25 PM
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Her face when she realizes I'm not finished buying car parts!
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Old Jul 7, 2015 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Redfire32
https://instagram.com/p/42Rtj4iytd/

My wife's response to your suggestion Jerry!
Awesome.!


Originally Posted by Redfire32
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Her face when she realizes I'm not finished buying car parts!

Iv'e seen that look on my wifes face too.
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Old Jul 7, 2015 | 08:03 PM
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Lol she still doesn't know we are going to Memphis on the 9th to pick up G37Pillows IPL sides and side splitters. She thinks it's just for us to have a day date, eat at her fav restaurant, and for me to take her shopping. But we areaking a side stop at the body shop Pillow runs to buy some parts!

I'm gonna tell her beforehand.
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Old Jul 7, 2015 | 11:35 PM
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Wheels look to be in awesome shape, and the pics of your wife are priceless. Glad you've got a good sport as your better half
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Old Jul 9, 2015 | 10:56 AM
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Awesome car bro! Very jealous of the LTH. You need to post up some quality video, not that instagram ish. What size resonator did you with for the cbe?
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