HSPN / IWSTI Race Car (OMG not again! See post 1109) - Page 42

nice-rice · 02-27-2006, 04:28 PM

I just saw the graphics, looks very nice.

DubyaSTi · 02-27-2006, 04:43 PM

The graphics look really great! Reminds me of the Cusco STI.
I can't wait to see what my old V-limited is up to in "the after life" lol.

**Ben** · 02-27-2006, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DubyaSTi

The graphics look really great! Reminds me of the Cusco STI.
I can't wait to see what my old V-limited is up to in "the after life" lol.

Your v-limited is being put to good use

. I am hoping to get everything cut and installed this week.

**Alex** · 02-27-2006, 08:28 PM

Vinyl looks awesome, eager to see it all as it comes together.

forgedSTi · 02-28-2006, 07:53 AM

i'm not really a fan of vinyls but, DAMN that looks GOOD! Ben, your car looks AWESOME and that wing, man... bad to the bone.

**Ben** · 02-28-2006, 12:08 PM

Alright guys, I just spent some time and made a Table of Contents for this thread. It's gotten so long and out of control that I felt it was necessary for new-comers to be able to find what they wanted.

You can find the Table of Contents on the very first post, located here

:

HSPN / IWSTI Race Car (OMG not again! See post 1109)

**Ben** · 03-02-2006, 01:20 PM

Some interesting news...

I had a friend call Tobin at Enkei and he was told that a container was definitely coming tomorrow and that wheels would be in stock next week. I then called Tobin myself and he told me he didn't know when any of the RPF1's would be available and that getting them this month would be questionable.

After hearing this, I had my friend call someone else at Enkei who basically told him that the wheels I wanted were IN STOCK and had been in stock for a few weeks. I tried to call him and only go through to voicemail...

What's going on with Enkei? Who knows...

So, rather than getting frustrated, I called Racing Hart. Before even talking to anyone about sponsorship I just ask what wheels they had available. I was told that the particular wheels I wanted (the only lightweight wheels they make) were special order from Japan and would take a minimum of 60 days to get here. So now Racing Hart is out...

Unless Enkei gets a swift kick in the ass and gets their **** together, it looks like I have two other options left:

1) Paint the stock wheels white and wait for the Enkei's

2) Just give up and BUY some Volk CE28N's and get them painted white

The first option is tempting, and I am kind of curious to see what the stock wheels would look like in white, but it's also kind of stupid at the same time. The second option is even less tempting because I would be going from getting 2-3 sets of wheels for close to nothing, to spending over $1500 for one set of Volks. At this point I'm not really sure what to do, but it's just absurd that after waiting 4 months Enkei still doesn't have my wheels.

[/rant]

Andy STI · 03-02-2006, 07:02 PM

I hope Enkei gets you some wheels soon. White will look so nice (until it's covered in brake dust from your high speed braking) on your car.

Good luck.

**stituner420** · 03-02-2006, 07:09 PM

Maybe after 4 mos of waiting you should wait just a little bit more, it sounds like it will definitely be worth it Ben. Or you could just buy me the set of Volks!

**Ben** · 03-03-2006, 01:25 AM

Alright guys, the Cobb short shifter install video is up:

http://videos.hspn.com/?videoid=30

Enjoy

js3324 · 03-03-2006, 12:59 PM

Paint the stock wheels until you get Volks
Easy for me to say without spending the money, but Volks = sweet of course.

spazegun2213 · 03-03-2006, 01:02 PM

Ben,
I think you need to write a book, the title should be:
How to take a great road car, go nuts and turn it into a BAD ASS track car

So its a little long, but you get the idea!

very nice

ChaoticSTi · 03-03-2006, 04:02 PM

I'd buy a copy of the book lol

the TOB is nice makes it a lot easier

I love that fender wow I want one just for looks lol

I say wait for the Enkei's as it seems they are what you really want

munky69 · 03-03-2006, 05:47 PM

painting the stockers would be kinda lame at this point i think. just wait it out maybe ?

graphics look sweet, can't wait to see the finished product! def looking like a race car on the outside to now

nice lotus to, i have been thinking about an exige the last few weeks,not sure if it's worth it though over a "regular" elise...

**Nivek** · 03-06-2006, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by munky69

painting the stockers would be kinda lame at this point i think. just wait it out maybe ?

graphics look sweet, can't wait to see the finished product! def looking like a race car on the outside to now

nice lotus to, i have been thinking about an exige the last few weeks,not sure if it's worth it though over a "regular" elise...

Agreed!

02-27-2006, 04:28 PM	#616
nice-rice S204 Racer Car: 05 STi Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 4,117 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	I just saw the graphics, looks very nice. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

02-27-2006, 04:43 PM	#617
DubyaSTi Spec C Club Car: WR Blue 05 Wingless Fav Mod: V-Limited lip/Kansai Diffuser Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,090 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (12)	The graphics look really great! Reminds me of the Cusco STI. I can't wait to see what my old V-limited is up to in "the after life" lol.

02-27-2006, 08:28 PM	#619
Alex Authorized Vendor Car: 2004.5 STi Fav Mod: alcantara...everything! Location: atlanta, ga Posts: 1,927 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (11)	Vinyl looks awesome, eager to see it all as it comes together.

02-28-2006, 07:53 AM	#620
forgedSTi all bOOst Car: '08 M3, '05 STi Fav Mod: dual catch high performance pcv system Location: in front of you. ;) Posts: 1,284 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (4)	i'm not really a fan of vinyls but, DAMN that looks GOOD! Ben, your car looks AWESOME and that wing, man... bad to the bone.

02-28-2006, 12:08 PM	#621
Ben Retired Admin Car: 2006 Audi S4 Fav Mod: Weight Loss Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,850 Join Date: Dec 1969 Trader Rating: (11)	Alright guys, I just spent some time and made a Table of Contents for this thread. It's gotten so long and out of control that I felt it was necessary for new-comers to be able to find what they wanted. You can find the Table of Contents on the very first post, located here : HSPN / IWSTI Race Car (OMG not again! See post 1109)

03-02-2006, 01:20 PM	#622
Ben Retired Admin Car: 2006 Audi S4 Fav Mod: Weight Loss Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,850 Join Date: Dec 1969 Trader Rating: (11)	Some interesting news... I had a friend call Tobin at Enkei and he was told that a container was definitely coming tomorrow and that wheels would be in stock next week. I then called Tobin myself and he told me he didn't know when any of the RPF1's would be available and that getting them this month would be questionable. After hearing this, I had my friend call someone else at Enkei who basically told him that the wheels I wanted were IN STOCK and had been in stock for a few weeks. I tried to call him and only go through to voicemail... What's going on with Enkei? Who knows... So, rather than getting frustrated, I called Racing Hart. Before even talking to anyone about sponsorship I just ask what wheels they had available. I was told that the particular wheels I wanted (the only lightweight wheels they make) were special order from Japan and would take a minimum of 60 days to get here. So now Racing Hart is out... Unless Enkei gets a swift kick in the ass and gets their **** together, it looks like I have two other options left: 1) Paint the stock wheels white and wait for the Enkei's 2) Just give up and BUY some Volk CE28N's and get them painted white The first option is tempting, and I am kind of curious to see what the stock wheels would look like in white, but it's also kind of stupid at the same time. The second option is even less tempting because I would be going from getting 2-3 sets of wheels for close to nothing, to spending over $1500 for one set of Volks. At this point I'm not really sure what to do, but it's just absurd that after waiting 4 months Enkei still doesn't have my wheels. [/rant]

03-02-2006, 07:02 PM	#623
Andy STI Professional STI Racer Car: '05 STi Fav Mod: Britax Roundabout Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 818 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	I hope Enkei gets you some wheels soon. White will look so nice (until it's covered in brake dust from your high speed braking) on your car. Good luck.

03-02-2006, 07:09 PM	#624
stituner420 Gold Member Car: 04 WRB STi Fav Mod: ACPT CF DS + Cobb Stg 2 Location: Central TX Posts: 1,047 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	Maybe after 4 mos of waiting you should wait just a little bit more, it sounds like it will definitely be worth it Ben. Or you could just buy me the set of Volks!

03-03-2006, 01:25 AM	#625
Ben Retired Admin Car: 2006 Audi S4 Fav Mod: Weight Loss Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,850 Join Date: Dec 1969 Trader Rating: (11)	Alright guys, the Cobb short shifter install video is up: http://videos.hspn.com/?videoid=30 Enjoy

03-03-2006, 12:59 PM	#626
js3324 Junior STI Driver Car: 2006 STI Posts: 160 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Paint the stock wheels until you get Volks Easy for me to say without spending the money, but Volks = sweet of course.

03-03-2006, 01:02 PM	#627
spazegun2213 Poor Speed Racer Car: 96 328 Fav Mod: Tightening the nut behind the wheel! Location: Northern VA Posts: 8,440 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (8)	Ben, I think you need to write a book, the title should be: How to take a great road car, go nuts and turn it into a BAD ASS track car So its a little long, but you get the idea! very nice

03-03-2006, 04:02 PM	#628
ChaoticSTi Professional STI Driver Car: an evo ix Fav Mod: tune Location: Howell, New Jersey Posts: 499 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	I'd buy a copy of the book lol the TOB is nice makes it a lot easier I love that fender wow I want one just for looks lol I say wait for the Enkei's as it seems they are what you really want

03-03-2006, 05:47 PM	#629
munky69 S204 Racer Car: 04 STi, 06 Altima Fav Mod: jailbreak Location: SOsocal Posts: 3,023 Join Date: Aug 2003 Trader Rating: (2)	painting the stockers would be kinda lame at this point i think. just wait it out maybe ? graphics look sweet, can't wait to see the finished product! def looking like a race car on the outside to now nice lotus to, i have been thinking about an exige the last few weeks,not sure if it's worth it though over a "regular" elise...