loganlhadley

Keep us updated! Interested to see how she'll turn out!

zaz

Will do! So far my mods have been 19" ruffino rims w/ 245/40/19 instead of the OEM 225/50/18s, got windows tinted to a 20%, calipers painted, and rear tail lights wrapped. I plan on dropping it on swift springs (best bet?) and possibly changing to a black mesh grill if I can find one. I'd like to just go for a darker and more aggressive look that isn't blacked out and still looks like something I'd drive to my professional job.

As for performance, I was thinking a grounding kit (does this really make a difference?), sway bars, and strut bar for now to improve handling. Eventually I'd like to do intake and exhaust, I don't know if just a relatively cheap axleback exhaust and a decent cold air intake will make a huge difference though.

loganlhadley

Sounds like you're on a roll! Throw up some pics so we can put the description with car.
Don't blame you on the aggressive/professional route. I'm in Finance & Accounting, so my ride has to look somewhat professional - but I love that edgy look, even at work.

zaz

Here you go! This was before the tail light wraps (and before I accidentally scratched it while washing it hahaha)

loganlhadley

Beautiful! Get some lowering springs and you'll be half way there

zaz

Thanks! That's the plan, headlights and lowering springs should have it looking about 99% of the way I want it. I can't find a little lip for the sports model for a little more GRRR or a high quality mesh grill anywhere though. Someone on a local facebook group posted his car with it but never responded when asked where he got them.

loganlhadley

Have you looked at the OEM Lip? That's what I ended up going with. It would probably be your cheapest route, IMO. As for the grille... I can't help you there unfortunately..

zaz

Is there an OEM lip? That'll just bolt onto my sports bumper?

loganlhadley

There sure is! Take a look

zaz

Oh man that looks nice, I can't believe that's just a bolt-on for the sports bumper! How much did that cost?

loganlhadley

I appreciate it! It was $408.75 w/o shipping, but it came pre-painted and with all hardware from https://www.infinitipartsdeal.com/!

zaz

That is a sweet deal, I wonder how much it would be to ship to Canada. I'll definitely put that on my list of things to get.

Alcaponed

My friend just did my headlights and we wired it to the parking lights. This way the taillights also come on for use as DRL lights. They are bright but definitely don't replace headlights. Fog light functionality is not affected. Although I wish they were auto, OEM functionality hasn't been changed. Mine is the sedan but the other cars work the same way.

zaz

Looks good! Definitely aggressive.

zaz

So I went to a shop and the guy had his own custom (??) halos, which I wasn't a huge fan of. He said I can bring in my own. I am considering just doing it myself at this point or even finding a different shop, as the guy didn't seem the most reliable. What size would I need for the 2 big and 2 small halos? Any suggestions for wiring?