jive's breeze

[Jive Turkey]

the problem is i went through so much to ditch all things shiny and chrome. so i have the "dark" theme going.

i REALLY love the black, i may just redo them in a black with some subtle flake or something you can only notice in person.

i dont have a lip, so i wouldn't do a two tone thing. maybe a SBC or a black chrome type look would look good...but idk.

on a light blue car, gunmetal or a highlighter yellow always look great. on a vette though just classic stuff works best, what you did is ideal IMO.

[horrorbiz]

Black with a subtle flake can look really nice. I have Ultraleggera's that I had painted black with a gold pearl. It sometimes looks like normal black, other times it's sparkle-city.

[mrdanyo]

Originally Posted by King Tut

Blue really limits our options. I wanted something different for my Z06, so I went with a Titanium center and brushed lip on my Forgelines:





The brushed lip doesn't show too well in the photos, but I loved it. Perhaps you could try and modify the finish on some of your spokes to a brushed look.

No drop on yours?
I'm having issues with my insurance company giving me the okay to add suspensions... not sure if I'm feeling gramlights without a drop. What do you guys think?

[King Tut]

Originally Posted by mrdanyo

No drop on yours?
I'm having issues with my insurance company giving me the okay to add suspensions... not sure if I'm feeling gramlights without a drop. What do you guys think?

My car is dropped on BC coilovers and Jive is dropped on the KW V3s. Why would you be asking your insurance company for approval on what you can or can't do to your car? I still think aftermarket wheels look fine at stock ride height especially if you keep the same OEM overall diameter.

[mrdanyo]

Originally Posted by King Tut

My car is dropped on BC coilovers and Jive is dropped on the KW V3s. Why would you be asking your insurance company for approval on what you can or can't do to your car? I still think aftermarket wheels look fine at stock ride height especially if you keep the same OEM overall diameter.

In Canada, if you do any modifications without disclosure, your insurance company can and will use that against you to deny any of your claims. If it changes "performance" at all, it's usually not allowed. With a lot of our insurance companies, even changing rims without disclosure can void your coverage.

Sucks being a car enthusiast in Canada.

I've seen maybe 1 picture of a brz at stock height on new wheels, not 100% sure how I feel about it. >_<

[Jah1mon]

Originally Posted by Jive Turkey

well its been a year today. its crazy what i've done to it in such a short time but its really not even scratched the surface of what i want this car to be. i love this thing, which is weird because i thought i would hate it coming from my STi.

looking back, i'd do it all over again...minus the getting rear ended by a drunk driver part.

Amazing progress thus far. Keep it up, this car is inspiring.

[SkAsphalt]

Originally Posted by mrdanyo

In Canada, if you do any modifications without disclosure, your insurance company can and will use that against you to deny any of your claims. If it changes "performance" at all, it's usually not allowed. With a lot of our insurance companies, even changing rims without disclosure can void your coverage.

Sucks being a car enthusiast in Canada.

I've seen maybe 1 picture of a brz at stock height on new wheels, not 100% sure how I feel about it. >_<

Wow...these statements are incorrect and misleading.

Please note my residence, then check out my build thread, notice the "performance" mods, notice my legally licensed and insured vehicle...

Feel free to check out the other 9 provinces and 3 territories and understand that there is a difference between ALL of them regarding their auto-insurance and car-modification policies. Also, you may find it interesting to know that municipalities can have their own by-laws that limit a residence's ability to modify their own vehicle and drive it legally in that city/town.

[SkAsphalt]

Originally Posted by King Tut

My car is dropped on BC coilovers and Jive is dropped on the KW V3s. Why would you be asking your insurance company for approval on what you can or can't do to your car? I still think aftermarket wheels look fine at stock ride height especially if you keep the same OEM overall diameter.

He is speaking ONLY about his insurance company, their policies,and the highway safety regulations in the Province of Ontario. Furthermore, if someone modifies their car incorrectly and that modification is found to be the cause of an accident, anyone/anywhere could find you (the owner) or the shop who installed the part (if installed incorrectly) liable and not offer you insurance. Disclosure or not.

[King Tut]

Originally Posted by SkAsphalt

He is drunk and speaking ONLY about his insurance company, their policies,and the highway safety regulations in the Province of Ontario .

Those damn Quebecers

[Jive Turkey]

waht if you're living in canada for the summer, do i have to insure my car in canada? will i get hassled a lot in my brz?

-ivan

[SkAsphalt]

Originally Posted by Jive Turkey

waht if you're living in canada for the summer, do i have to insure my car in canada? will i get hassled a lot in my brz?

-ivan

1. Which province?
2. How long are you "staying"
3. What are the geographical boundaries of your insurance policy?
4. Is your primary residence changing?

Anyway, no, I doubt your car will be looked at in any way other than lustfully.

[empek]

Originally Posted by Jive Turkey

do you plan on other exhaust mods? if so i'd say go resonated, because once you swap front pipe and header it will get significantly louder.

if not, or atleast not for a while, unresonated is the way to go 150%

i did it! i bought the 3" resonated. i heard it's slightly louder than the 2.5" but still has the bass-y rumble.

cant wait to get that thing on *excited*

[Jive Turkey]

i want to hear that! it wasn't out when i was buying mine and i really want it!

[mrdanyo]

Originally Posted by SkAsphalt

Wow...these statements are incorrect and misleading.

Please note my residence, then check out my build thread, notice the "performance" mods, notice my legally licensed and insured vehicle...

Feel free to check out the other 9 provinces and 3 territories and understand that there is a difference between ALL of them regarding their auto-insurance and car-modification policies. Also, you may find it interesting to know that municipalities can have their own by-laws that limit a residence's ability to modify their own vehicle and drive it legally in that city/town.

Not sure why you're always so angry when posting, sir. I meant Ontario, so I apologize that I didn't localize my location better. Next time I'll be sure to state my GPS coordinates to prevent any further confusion.