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The History of Drexappeal's Ride (9/1/09 Post 1309 - Nitto INVO Tires Installed)

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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 07:04 PM
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Swaybars are so worth it. Just look at the dedication Flip put in to get his rear swaybar on last night!...
Here's proof of how hardcore flip is! This was already around 1130pm, after he helped me put on this steering wheel... Now that's what you call a w203 FANATIC!
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
Here's proof of how hardcore flip is! This was already around 1130pm, after he helped me put on this steering wheel... Now that's what you call a w203 FANATIC!
skinny *******, fits right underneath a slammed w203...
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 07:07 PM
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not really...
what do u have in mind?
what does "MJ" stand for?... michael jackson? jk...
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 07:08 PM
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drex, is that u with a flash???
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 07:09 PM
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not really...
what do u have in mind?
We'll let you know
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 07:13 PM
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drex, is that u with a flash???
Nope. I was taking the pic. The light holder was Andy...HAHAHA.

It would've been much easier if we had access to a lift that late at night, but oh well...Then, I probably could've helped.
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 07:14 PM
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skinny *******, fits right underneath a slammed w203...
Actually, it was on the jack at that time...but yeah, he's still skinny as hell!...hahaha. No offense, flip.
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by FrankW
hmm...i haven't got a ride in drex's car before. lol...want to feel the sway bar effect next time.
LOL...Frank, in comparison to the monster that IS your car, even with the suspension setup, you'll still leave me in the dust!...hahahaha.

Even still, I think the only reason is cuz we're always driving separately to do photoshoots. Next time, for sure.
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
Here's proof of how hardcore flip is! This was already around 1130pm, after he helped me put on this steering wheel... Now that's what you call a w203 FANATIC!
The History of Drexappeal's Ride (9/1/09 Post 1309 - Nitto INVO Tires Installed)-flip-hard-work-swaybar-install.jpg
I have that same ghetto@ss creeper! A simple cardboard box
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 07:31 PM
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I have that same ghetto@ss creeper! A simple cardboard box
yo, that ain't a plain cardboard box, it's a balikbayan box foo! straight pinoy style!
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 07:32 PM
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u guys use cardboard?! i didnt use a damn thing. just the shirt i wore.
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 07:57 PM
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Thanks, thanks. No problem. I don't consider this a thread jack.

In fact, I have thought about submitting to Euro Tuner, but...I'm waiting until the exterior is done completely. The "power" stuff is still very much a work in progress, so once it gets to that point, then maybe I'll see if they'd be interested in putting my car in there. Really, I never thought I'd get this involved at all. I thought I'd do my few mods and be done.

That being said, right now, I'm just taking it step-by-step. Until my car isn't my "daily driver" anymore, I don't know if I'll be at the point to consider my car "magazine" or "show" ready (especially cuz the interior/bose audio is pretty boring and will be for a while - last priority).
we should do 3 of our cars together or something.
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
Actually, it was on the jack at that time...but yeah, he's still skinny as hell!...hahaha. No offense, flip.
remind me to bring the roller next time lol.
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 08:11 PM
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remind me to bring the roller next time lol.
but then I really won't fit! That's a Rays Engineering box... favorite box ever . I'm thinking of doing the fronts same time tonight lol.
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 08:13 PM
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but then I really won't fit! That's a Rays Engineering box... favorite box ever . I'm thinking of doing the fronts same time tonight lol.
Nice. Did the sound go away?
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
Nice. Did the sound go away?
You know, I'm under the damn car right now looking around my sway links - literally. And yeah, the car is till that low even after a foor of jacking the rear end haha (I'm not that skinny... lies)

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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 09:00 PM
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looking really good !


Will check it out up close at the ROSE BOWL Meet on the 12th !

dang, that's a lot of quarters......


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Yeah, definitely.

I usually have quarters available. just in case I don't have cash for parking.
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Yeah, definitely.

I usually have quarters available. just in case I don't have cash for parking.
funny part is that when i first got the C230, i thought that was a vent....
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 09:06 PM
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K, i've tightened everything up - ah, figured out the exhaust nut too. Gonna go for a spin! Funny how installs during the daytime are somehow faster...
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 09:29 PM
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funny part is that when i first got the C230, i thought that was a vent....
Me too!...LOL
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 10:39 PM
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wow this thread is so popular!! I can see why. Nice mod on those rims. Never a big fan of OZ but you make it look so good on benz
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 11:36 PM
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if you're looking for the ipod for the D2B, I think the DICE module (which has been around for a while for BMW's and Lexus) has been released for the D2B. I'm not sure, but I think K1motorsport is one of their retailers...
checked around and didnt find any think from dice. thanks though. im still waiting to hear back from dension.
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
Swaybars are so worth it....
Too true. If you enjoy getting after it in the corners, the mod funds for 'bars are easily justified.
You'll appreciate them every time you get behind the wheel. Masakit ang kamay ko, but only because mig888 didn't do my install!
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 12:48 AM
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Too true. If you enjoy getting after it in the corners, the mod funds for 'bars are easily justified.
You'll appreciate them every time you get behind the wheel. Masakit ang kamay ko, but only because mig888 didn't do my install!
We have install days weekly =).
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by raklert
wow this thread is so popular!! I can see why. Nice mod on those rims. Never a big fan of OZ but you make it look so good on benz
These are the only OZ's I really liked a lot. If they had the Superturismo's in a multi-piece rim, I would've considered those too. Basically, I chose these because of the CLK DTM rims - outsourced by OZ. (which are made from the Superleggera III design).

Either way, they're pretty light considering they are 19's and they are 3 piece rims.
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