ItsMeNickG’s Black Beauty FL5 Build

[Cornercarver]

That is one stunning CTR! From the wheels up.

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[TW00Si]

Are these Advan GT Beyond? If so, I was amazed at the price when I recently got quoted for a set. They cost more than the Volk CE/TE and BBS RI-A, which is what I wound up going with.

They look very nice though. Maybe in the future.

 

[ItsMeNickG]

Looks wayyyy better with the Advans

Thanks!

That is one stunning CTR! From the wheels up.

Thank you sir!

Are these Advan GT Beyond? If so, I was amazed at the price when I recently got quoted for a set. They cost more than the Volk CE/TE and BBS RI-A, which is what I wound up going with.

They look very nice though. Maybe in the future.

These are the GT Premium! I ended up getting a good deal locally with the tires, I couldn’t pass it up .

 

[TW00Si]

I see why I wasn’t quoted these because I was looking for 18”s. Forged and likely costly. ?

 

[ItsMeNickG]

WING looks TIGHT!!!

Thanks! I’m sure it serves its purpose :

 

[TW00Si]

Thanks! I’m sure it serves its purpose :

Are you on lowered springs or coilovers?
Do you feel the wing is helping you stabilize the car on turns?

I’m asking because I have no intention on springs or coils because it’s still a “family car”. But I did put in an order on a Voltex wing. In my mind the downforce will help a bit in cornering. Perhaps I’m just making up sh1t in my head to justify the purchase.

 

[Cornercarver]

Coming in on a wing and a prayer....
The wing makes it. And no it is not in your head, once you hit highway speeds, downforce is a thing.
Also helps on faster turns.

 

[ItsMeNickG]

Are you on lowered springs or coilovers?
Do you feel the wing is helping you stabilize the car on turns?

I’m asking because I have no intention on springs or coils because it’s still a “family car”. But I did put in an order on a Voltex wing. In my mind the downforce will help a bit in cornering. Perhaps I’m just making up sh1t in my head to justify the purchase.

I’m on Swift Springs. The car feels very planted as it is and like what Cornercarver said, it does provide the needed downforce.

But hey, congrats on the Voltex!

 

[TW00Si]

I’m on Swift Springs. The car feels very planted as it is and like what Cornercarver said, it does provide the needed downforce.

But hey, congrats on the Voltex!

Congrats? It’s a 14 months wait. I won’t see it till maybe May 2025

 

[ItsMeNickG]

Congrats? It’s a 14 months wait. I won’t see it till maybe May 2025

Oh dang, I didn’t know there was a wait like that for it. Bummer!

 

[TW00Si]

Oh dang, I didn’t know there was a wait like that for it. Bummer!

Yup, first JDM mod that requires more than 6 months of waiti time. Insane.

 

[ItsMeNickG]

Installed the 27Won Coolant Expansion Tank over the weekend:

 

[ttccnn49]

Just wondering what is this for

 

[ItsMeNickG]

Just wondering what is this for

It’s the dipstick for the expansion tank! Since there’s no visual indicator on the tank, they provide this which you dip inside the top. At full it’ll be at or around a certain part of the threads.

 

[Brittania]

Installed the 27Won Coolant Expansion Tank over the weekend:

Was it easy to install?