It's like driving a photoshopped Ferrari with splits and 6" lips...

[jerrychoochoo]

I wish this thing would lay frame. For some reason it just looks way too high. But keep doing your thing, I drive a Corolla so I get both love and hate. It's just something you have to get used to.

[M.Burroughs]

With an attempt at some constructive criticism - of course, this is all my $0.02, so take it for what you will.

I still think this car is rad. I'm excited to see an update to it. I know you just bought brand new expensive wheels, so it's no fun to hear people saying "I don't like them" or "they were better before," but I've got to take that side of things. They're your wheels and if you're happy with them, power to you!

But I think they just look dated. They don't fit too well either. The X5 setup looked phenomenal and really complimented the car - now I feel like I'm looking at something from 6Speed Online.

The necessity for very low offsets is understood, but I think that could present a chance to do some interesting things - the gigantic, flat-lipped style faded out a number of years ago, with stepped lips being the current "fashionable" thing. I think steps would help immensely - but there's also concaved faces and such.

I don't think the tires fit. I like stretch, but something is off here. It looks stretched for no reason.
I think the front wheels need to be pushed out significantly too. I'm sure there's fear of damaging fresh body work - so lift up to drive, but as a car that's on air, I don't see a reason for the front wheels to be so inboard.

Nevertheless, good work on the car. Keep doing your thing!

[famguy]

I think it looks weird. But the work you have done is impressive.

[radiokilla]

My brain was so confused for a good 3 minutes. This is so rad dude!

[exexpat]

I would need to lower the shock perches on the Airlift V2 struts. I've already elongated the holes, but rewelding the mounts is too sketchy for my liking.

[Tuck&Poke]

What's limiting you from going lower with the bags?

[exexpat]

It's actually 7mm lower now due to reduced tire diameter. Not really noticeable.

[Tuck&Poke]

Is it just me or did it look lower on the X5 wheels?

I think it looks great, love the license plate too, didn't notice it in the last thread. I think if you go a little more aggressive with the fitment it'll look better, but I understand it's a daily.

[Evil Panda]

Love it bud.

[06tiburonofdoom]

Haha, this thing is so over the top in the best way. I'm guessing the rears are the most aggressive 11" they could make?

Loving the progress!

[exexpat]

6" rear and 4.5" front (from front the bolt surface to edge, there may be another 1/2" or so under the face)

[exoticse]

How deep are the lips, fronts and rears ? Did i mention i love them ?!

[exexpat]

Apparently fake car does offend some. I knew that getting into this project, but I've also always been forthcoming with the car being a Toyota and now it has Celica badges on the rear and the hood + TRD badges on the sides. I just like the fabrication element to this car. It's been fun to figure everything out. Kind of like building a hot rod with modern amenities, but the chassis, drivetrain and much of the electrical is already sorted out.

[exoticse]

Dude the car looks amazing, and the choice of wheels is perfect imo ! Totally bad#ss. I am glad you didn't do a step lip. I also like your plates and badging. Great job,..enjoy your awesome ride and forget the ******.

[244Brick]

^ I can see how you can argue that, buuuuuttt


This is different. The owner have Toyota emblems and never passes it off as a Ferrari. In addition, unlike with fake wheels kit cars doesn't steal money from the auto makers, because if the person can afford a Ferrari they'll never spend money on a kit car as a substitution.

IMO of coarse.