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R50/53 need help with vmaxx

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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 07:23 PM
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need help with vmaxx

where should i go with this? slam it? idk... i was thinking vmaxx.
comment with ideas


 
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 07:27 PM
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Save the money that you would spend on Vmaxx and get something better. There are many others that are much better for a little more money. Just depends on what your goal is with the suspension and your Mini.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 07:27 PM
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BTW nice pic.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 07:45 PM
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thank you! and your opinion whats better?
 
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 07:49 PM
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KW, Meagan, St are all good choices. But it does depend on what your intent is and how much your budget is.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2012 | 09:43 PM
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I have Megan and love them. Alot more functionality (adjustable camber plates and dampening) for only a few hundred bucks more. Another suggestions is to get rid of the chrome around the headlights, belt line, scuttles, driving lights and gas cap with Plasti-dip. Go with the matte finish better IMO.

Shot of my car with Megan's
 

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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 03:19 AM
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If i were you i would:
A. Get megans
B. Lose the wheels
 
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 07:39 AM
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B. Lose the wheels
?. Too each is own.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 07:44 AM
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Is it the lighting of the original pic? or do you have matte black vinyl on the car?

Unfortunately.... I also don't like the wheels.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 10:17 AM
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get this!!! Super Baller!

 
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 01:19 PM
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Its a 1080p carbon wrap and why lose the wheels? Just got them to replace my stock white lites. And pic is how it was taken no filters I might buy meghans from the buddy of mine I git the bbs's from. Also what's the easiest way to plastidip the trim pieces I did one old s lite black for a spare.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Corey Kelty
Its a 1080p carbon wrap and why lose the wheels? Just got them to replace my stock white lites. And pic is how it was taken no filters I might buy meghans from the buddy of mine I git the bbs's from. Also what's the easiest way to plastidip the trim pieces I did one old s lite black for a spare.
I think those wheels will look great once the car is lowered. BBS are the best in the business. The side scuttles, gas cap and driving light trim is easily removable so plasti-dip them off the car with a few coats. Headlight trim was easier to do on the car with a good taping (but you can get them off the car as well). THe belt line is a big pain in the butt to plasti-dip since you cannot let it dry or it will peel off with the tape. If you know a good vinyl guy, then do the belt line in vinly or buy one of the belt line kits. (electrical tape is another alternative but it shrink and expands in the weather and forms end gaps).
 
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Old Jul 31, 2012 | 01:37 PM
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For the belt line, go to a car store (we have Canadian Tire and part source in Canada) and get pin stripes, in 1/4" width, that was my belt line done.
 
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