The History of Drexappeal's Ride (9/1/09 Post 1309 - Nitto INVO Tires Installed)
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Originally Posted by Blake P
If you've got them in your possession, let's see some pics of the wheels!
I was thinking about going there to take some pics tomorrow, but it's a bit of a drive for me, so might save that for when they're ready to put them on (especially cuz my tread is really low on my stockers).
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
Nope, Blake. Don't have 'em in my posession. Wish that was the case. Just called this morning to confirm if they were in and they confirmed delivery, but the tires were a different story.
I was thinking about going there to take some pics tomorrow, but it's a bit of a drive for me, so might save that for when they're ready to put them on (especially cuz my tread is really low on my stockers).
I was thinking about going there to take some pics tomorrow, but it's a bit of a drive for me, so might save that for when they're ready to put them on (especially cuz my tread is really low on my stockers).
. Looking forward to seeing those wheels!flip
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Originally Posted by LorinserCClass
woah. You are getting new wheels? Where have I been...congrats though mayn.
).Looks like I'm doing the install next Saturday morning, so some of you will see the car in person at the GTG before I post the pics.
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Originally Posted by LorinserCClass
What gtg?
You should head out, man!
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Anybody need a OEM hood star? $15 + cost of shipping (unless in LA for local pickup) and it's yours.
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Originally Posted by Blake P
No, but I'll take your grille!
Check your email about some other ish.
Check your email about some other ish.
btw, Replied to your email.
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
Grille belongs to Phil (NLPAMG) now, bro. Sorry, man.
btw, Replied to your email.
btw, Replied to your email.
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Originally Posted by NO_WUR_E
Drex, what's up! Are you joking that the grill is in the possession of Phil now???? If so, why? It looked sweet on your ride. I knew you were trying to work on a better solution to the tie wraps. I'm assuming you meant your old grill.
Sorry guys, MH-Dezent grille is staying on for a Long time! I'm gonna look through some hardware stores to see if I can come up with a good solution for the top mounts.
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hey drex, i have a similar star grille on my car, here are some old pics:
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/826735
like you i couldnt find screws that fit the grille, what i ended up doing was using a smaller screw and something that screwed onto the screw from the top, i cant explain it, but basically since the screws didnt fit i used a bolt that screwed onto the screw to tighten it, not sur eif i made any sense whatsoever! but the bolts look like this:
http://www.tooled-up.com/artwork/ProdImage/1655M.jpg
i hope this helps!
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/826735
like you i couldnt find screws that fit the grille, what i ended up doing was using a smaller screw and something that screwed onto the screw from the top, i cant explain it, but basically since the screws didnt fit i used a bolt that screwed onto the screw to tighten it, not sur eif i made any sense whatsoever! but the bolts look like this:
http://www.tooled-up.com/artwork/ProdImage/1655M.jpg
i hope this helps!
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Originally Posted by 14cue
hey drex, i have a similar star grille on my car, here are some old pics:
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/826735
like you i couldnt find screws that fit the grille, what i ended up doing was using a smaller screw and something that screwed onto the screw from the top, i cant explain it, but basically since the screws didnt fit i used a bolt that screwed onto the screw to tighten it, not sur eif i made any sense whatsoever! but the bolts look like this:
http://www.tooled-up.com/artwork/ProdImage/1655M.jpg
i hope this helps!
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/826735
like you i couldnt find screws that fit the grille, what i ended up doing was using a smaller screw and something that screwed onto the screw from the top, i cant explain it, but basically since the screws didnt fit i used a bolt that screwed onto the screw to tighten it, not sur eif i made any sense whatsoever! but the bolts look like this:
http://www.tooled-up.com/artwork/ProdImage/1655M.jpg
i hope this helps!
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Originally Posted by NO_WUR_E
14cue, your grill similar to the one purchased from FMM. I have the FMM on mine. Drex's is unique because he doesn't have the verticle bars on each side of the grill. It only has horizontal slats.
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Originally Posted by 14cue
ahhhhh, my bad.
The bottom brackets match up (kinda), but I'm gonna by some new U brackets for those and then screw in the OEM screws. It's a pain in the ***, but I'll figure out a good way to attach it. So far, my ghetto attachment is working though!
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
Grille belongs to Phil (NLPAMG) now, bro. Sorry, man.
btw, Replied to your email.
btw, Replied to your email.
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Originally Posted by nlpamg
lol, thanks man! man, you are making me spend way too much $$$ now! thanks.
Besides, hate to say it, but if you end up getting a L-A-D-Y (aka...ball and chain), you're gonna be spending WAY more money on that!...HAHAHAHA...Just playin', dawg.
Back to subject at hand, it'll definitely be worth the $$ for this mod. Lemme know when you're ready and I'll take care of it for you.
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Thanks for the compliments!
I am gonna try getting it to fit better with some clamps this weekend. Hopefully I'll have time to do that.
I am gonna try getting it to fit better with some clamps this weekend. Hopefully I'll have time to do that.
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Okay, so another snag has come into play in the ever long lasting wait to see my new shoes.
I called just to verify my appointment for Saturday to have everything installed, but Sander told me that the company sent them 1 wrong size for the front. So there are 2 19X10's, 1 19X8.5 and 1 19X9.5 at TWS!
Tires are all set to go. Sander seemed to be optimistic that we still might be able to do a Saturday install, but...I'm not.
So for those of you going to the GTG, you might not see my rims on yet. Sorry for the extremely long delay everybody. I'm sure you are anxious to see pics. Shoot, I'm just anxious to get them on and see whether or not I will need to use spacers (hopefully not) and to see what kind of rubbing I'll experience (if any).
Just had to update you all. Hopefully, the next time I post on this thread, it'll be with pics of everything!
I called just to verify my appointment for Saturday to have everything installed, but Sander told me that the company sent them 1 wrong size for the front. So there are 2 19X10's, 1 19X8.5 and 1 19X9.5 at TWS!
Tires are all set to go. Sander seemed to be optimistic that we still might be able to do a Saturday install, but...I'm not.
So for those of you going to the GTG, you might not see my rims on yet. Sorry for the extremely long delay everybody. I'm sure you are anxious to see pics. Shoot, I'm just anxious to get them on and see whether or not I will need to use spacers (hopefully not) and to see what kind of rubbing I'll experience (if any).
Just had to update you all. Hopefully, the next time I post on this thread, it'll be with pics of everything!
