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alexnumberone · 10-12-2015, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ixfxi

i thought they manufacture tires for bicycles?

Not all tire companies are focused on making just bike/car tires. Yokohama, Bridgestone, Continental, Kenda etc make bicycle tires as well as car tires.

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BossHogg · 10-12-2015, 09:54 PM

lol I said to myself, man his car would look sweet with those bronze model 5's. Then you get bronze TE's lol. Looks good man!

ixfxi · 10-13-2015, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by alexnumberone

Not all tire companies are focused on making just bike/car tires. Yokohama, Bridgestone, Continental, Kenda etc make bicycle tires as well as car tires.

Oh? Thank you for clarifying that. I had no idea.

NO FUCKING SHIT - MORONS. My point is, what the fuck are these shitty 300 treadwear bicycle tires doing on a nice ride?

Christ, some of you guys are dull as shit.

izzy- · 10-17-2015, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ixfxi

Oh? Thank you for clarifying that. I had no idea.

NO FUCKING SHIT - MORONS. My point is, what the fuck are these shitty 300 treadwear bicycle tires doing on a nice ride?

Christ, some of you guys are dull as shit.

Not all tire companies are focused on making just bike/car tires. Yokohama, Bridgestone, Continental, Kenda etc make bicycle tires as well as car tires.

tlieberman240 · 10-21-2015, 01:20 PM

One of the best builds EVER here on zilvia.

UG-T · 10-22-2015, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by izzy-

Not all tire companies are focused on making just bike/car tires. Yokohama, Bridgestone, Continental, Kenda etc make bicycle tires as well as car tires.

Still not getting it huh?

future · 10-22-2015, 09:24 PM

God you people are slow lol

CamryOnBronze · 10-28-2015, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by tlieberman240

One of the best builds EVER here on zilvia.

Thank you! Appreciate it.

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Originally Posted by BossHogg

lol I said to myself, man his car would look sweet with those bronze model 5's. Then you get bronze TE's lol. Looks good man!

lol thank you sir!

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Originally Posted by ixfxi

Oh? Thank you for clarifying that. I had no idea.

NO FUCKING SHIT - MORONS. My point is, what the fuck are these shitty 300 treadwear bicycle tires doing on a nice ride?

Christ, some of you guys are dull as shit.

I don't know what Zilvia would be without you Mike. I actually thought of you when I put these tires on as you used to always give me crap about running S-Drives and now I have gotten even worse, lol.

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My set of TE37s were different production years and as a result the bronze on the front pair was lighter than the rear. I recently sold them and found a clean pair of fronts that match much better. The new front pair is +22 instead of +15, so I had to install a Kics +11mm bolt on spacer. I think this winter I will install S14 front control arms and move the spacer to the rear, then drop back to a 225/40 in the rear to get closer to the fitment of my old silver TEs (Those were +12 out back instead of +22.)

Other than that, I installed an Xcessive skid plate and removed the sound deadening material from my muffler as it was falling apart. Just planning to enjoy it until the weather gets nasty and more or less leave it alone this winter. I'm sure I will tinker with something, but I don't have major plans on the horizon at this time.

gbaby2089 · 10-31-2015, 11:49 PM

Looks great! Favorite stage of the car.

Cooler tires would be cool though

CamryOnBronze · 12-14-2015, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by gbaby2089

Looks great! Favorite stage of the car.

Cooler tires would be cool though

Thanks! Hopefully I can do some cooler tires this winter, lol.

I haven't done a ton with the car since my last post aside from drive and enjoy it! We had a freak snowstorm the weekend before Thanksgiving that dumped 18" of snow at my house, but it all melted within a week and it hasn't snowed since. Fortunately the ground was warm enough that they didn't need to salt the roads, so I have still been driving the car around and enjoying it on nice days. I'm used to having it put away by late October most years so still being able to drive the car in mid-December is quite a treat!

The only real changes I have made since October is adding a Do-Luck floor bar and a kevlar Zeta II Pro Type passenger seat. I liked my brix and MO rail a lot, but when a friend showed me this seat for sail I couldn't pass up the chance to snag it. I've never had two buckets in the car before so this is a nice change.

Here are some quick end of year shots I grabbed last week to document how the car sits as 2015 comes to a close:

wolf904 · 12-14-2015, 11:50 AM

Hard to believe this was parted out at one point. It's as if its never missed a beat! I think one of the best simplistic phases the car has seen. It definitely is not as flashy as it once was with the red themed interior and zeros with the cage and whatnot with the deep dish blitz wheels, but I think this is still a very solid setup as it sits. Still enough cool parts to stand out, but nothing too much that affects the streetability of the car, and still retains a classic timeless look that will look good forever. Amazing!

***CrimsonRockett*** · 12-14-2015, 12:24 PM

Building S-chassis isn't that difficult unless you're doing something really custom.

People just seem to fuck up the formula...all the time.

Still enjoy seeing this car and the current combo/set up.

Corbic · 12-14-2015, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by CrimsonRockett

Building S-chassis isn't that difficult unless you're doing something really custom.

People just seem to fuck up the formula...all the time.

Still enjoy seeing this car and the current combo/set up.

If all you are doing is bolting on parts, you just need one or two of these...

Cheaptalon · 12-14-2015, 12:59 PM

I'm happy I stumbled across this thing! It has been ages since I've seen an update on Xceed. Always fun to follow the cars progression.

tlieberman240 · 12-15-2015, 09:56 AM

This car just keeps getting better and better.

CamryOnBronze · 12-17-2015, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by wolf904

Hard to believe this was parted out at one point. It's as if its never missed a beat! I think one of the best simplistic phases the car has seen. It definitely is not as flashy as it once was with the red themed interior and zeros with the cage and whatnot with the deep dish blitz wheels, but I think this is still a very solid setup as it sits. Still enough cool parts to stand out, but nothing too much that affects the streetability of the car, and still retains a classic timeless look that will look good forever. Amazing!

For sure not as flashy now, haha. I am kind of enjoying it like this too though. I appreciate both, but wanted to change it up a little bit this time around. Really glad to have it back!

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Originally Posted by CrimsonRockett

Building S-chassis isn't that difficult unless you're doing something really custom.

People just seem to fuck up the formula...all the time.

Still enjoy seeing this car and the current combo/set up.

Thank you sir! I couldn't agree more. I still believe sometimes that if everyone had the funds they would build a really nice and stylish car, but my theory continues to be proven wrong. It's pretty crazy, but to each their own. Gotta build what you enjoy!

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Originally Posted by Cheaptalon

I'm happy I stumbled across this thing! It has been ages since I've seen an update on Xceed. Always fun to follow the cars progression.

Yeah, I didn't continue to update the Xceed thread when I got the car back. Sadly it seems like the forum is really slow now (as most of them are) compared to Facebook and things of that nature. A sign of the times I guess! Thanks for the kind words.

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Originally Posted by tlieberman240

This car just keeps getting better and better.

Thank you!

It was really warm here last weekend- warm enough that I was able to get the hose back out and wash the car. I keep thinking it's put away for the season, but the weather just keeps surprising me. I would imagine by the time we hit the new year it will be pretty nasty out, but who knows at this rate.

I swapped my Ganador mirrors out for the factory units as I am constantly changing my mind about them. I wanted to see what the car looked like without them again. Kind of a toss up- depends on the day how I feel about it.

scottie · 12-17-2015, 09:30 AM

Ganador all the way. IMO it fits the overall theme/style of this car.

dtfdanyo · 12-17-2015, 10:28 AM

East Bear would be cool as hell too. Or Bomex

***CrimsonRockett*** · 12-17-2015, 10:36 AM

I'm going against the Ganador-club and keeping mine OEM.

No Group-A/N1 front vents or vented hood. Feels classier with the OEM mirrors.

scottie · 12-17-2015, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by CrimsonRockett

I'm going against the Ganador-club and keeping mine OEM.

No Group-A/N1 front vents or vented hood. Feels classier with the OEM mirrors.

Hence why I said Ganador for his setup. With the vented hood and spoiler it just seems to flow better than oem.

Having said that I completely agree with dtfdanyo, East Bear would be jelly!!

Z_Spool · 12-17-2015, 01:30 PM

I have honestly never been a fan of ganadors. Sure they've got all the hype, but meh. I still like a good condition pair of OEMs.

So did the storm this week miss you guys? We got pummeled here in Denver, but it looked like it was going to sweep north of you guys and just end up hitting WI & MN before ending up in Canada Eh.

How does the Mrs. like the bucket? And when are you going to get a real hood prop/struts?

Aeroscraper326 · 12-20-2015, 06:31 PM

Eastbears would be great.. Not as bulky as factory and not super flash like Ganador was considered 10 years ago.

Fantastic build with great taste.

Not interested in doing further body modification I assume?

CamryOnBronze · 12-21-2015, 11:38 AM

I had a pair of East Bears recently that I was selling for a friend. I tried a test fit but wasn't really sold on them. Maybe they would have grown on me more though. I bought a pair when I first got the chassis back but ended up selling those before I ran them too.

I looked at a ton of nice 180s from around 2000-2001 and really liked a lot of them on stock mirrors. That and Koguchi's black car made me run the stock mirrors with the Blitz Z2 earlier this year. I wanted to break the Ganador hype a bit too, but I can't stay away from them. For a while it felt like Ganadors were more of a US thing than a Japan thing because every build here seemed to be running them.

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Originally Posted by Z_Spool

I have honestly never been a fan of ganadors. Sure they've got all the hype, but meh. I still like a good condition pair of OEMs.

So did the storm this week miss you guys? We got pummeled here in Denver, but it looked like it was going to sweep north of you guys and just end up hitting WI & MN before ending up in Canada Eh.

How does the Mrs. like the bucket? And when are you going to get a real hood prop/struts?

Yep, no snow here since the big one before Thanksgiving. We got a super light dusting that froze and caused accidents last Friday, but that's about it. They salted for that one though so I don't see driving this a whole lot more until spring.

As for hood struts, I've had a pair on the car since 2010. However, I don't trust them with the Koguchi Power hood. That, and they need to be riveted on to the hood so I never bothered. I shaved the hood prop bracket when I shaved the bay years ago (as I had hood struts at the time on the OEM hood) so the stick is more or less the easiest way to go now. But it isn't really a show car and the motor is stock so I guess I haven't seen a reason to mess with it, lol.

My wife didn't even notice that I swapped the brix out for a zeta until I asked her, so I guess she is just fine with it, lol. It's rare that we drive in the car together these days anyway with kids so it doesn't seem to be a problem.

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Originally Posted by Aeroscraper326

Eastbears would be great.. Not as bulky as factory and not super flash like Ganador was considered 10 years ago.

Fantastic build with great taste.

Not interested in doing further body modification I assume?

Thanks! Maybe I will try East Bear again one day. I am actually debating changing the aero setup a bit for the spring, but haven't decided just yet. We'll see what happens!

JIMB0 · 12-21-2015, 12:42 PM

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I am actually debating changing the aero setup a bit for the spring, but haven't decided just yet. We'll see what happens!

I will end you

tricky_ab · 12-21-2015, 06:31 PM

I'm a part of the Ganador club. I think they flow better with your setup.

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Originally Posted by CamryOnBronze

I am actually debating changing the aero setup a bit for the spring, but haven't decided just yet. We'll see what happens!

hellaslows13 · 12-29-2015, 03:56 PM

Team ganador all the way

paradillusional · 01-05-2016, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by hellaslows13

Team ganador all the way

craftsquare...

ha, couldnt resist

looking great!

boostzilla · 01-10-2016, 07:34 PM

Just read this entire thread. Great work on the car ! I definitely miss my 180 after reading this.

Reece · 01-10-2016, 11:16 PM

Hurricane mirrors would do wonders to this car

Corbic · 01-11-2016, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Reece

Hurricane mirrors would do wonders to this car
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Like completely ruin it wonders.

10-12-2015, 09:54 PM	#3392
BossHogg Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: america Posts: 998 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	lol I said to myself, man his car would look sweet with those bronze model 5's. Then you get bronze TE's lol. Looks good man! __________________

10-21-2015, 01:20 PM	#3395
tlieberman240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: OC, CA Posts: 107 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	One of the best builds EVER here on zilvia. Last edited by tlieberman240; 10-21-2015 at 03:33 PM..

12-15-2015, 09:56 AM	#3405
tlieberman240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: OC, CA Posts: 107 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This car just keeps getting better and better. __________________ IG: @tougefriends.jp

12-17-2015, 10:28 AM	#3408
dtfdanyo Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 748 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	East Bear would be cool as hell too. Or Bomex __________________ tEAM tUCK

12-20-2015, 06:31 PM	#3412
Aeroscraper326 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 995 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Eastbears would be great.. Not as bulky as factory and not super flash like Ganador was considered 10 years ago. Fantastic build with great taste. Not interested in doing further body modification I assume? __________________

10-31-2015, 11:49 PM	#3399
gbaby2089 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: WI Posts: 833 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Looks great! Favorite stage of the car. Cooler tires would be cool though

12-14-2015, 11:50 AM	#3401
wolf904 Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2014 Location: Duuuuuuuuval, FLA Posts: 724 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Hard to believe this was parted out at one point. It's as if its never missed a beat! I think one of the best simplistic phases the car has seen. It definitely is not as flashy as it once was with the red themed interior and zeros with the cage and whatnot with the deep dish blitz wheels, but I think this is still a very solid setup as it sits. Still enough cool parts to stand out, but nothing too much that affects the streetability of the car, and still retains a classic timeless look that will look good forever. Amazing!

12-14-2015, 12:59 PM	#3404
Cheaptalon Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm happy I stumbled across this thing! It has been ages since I've seen an update on Xceed. Always fun to follow the cars progression.

12-17-2015, 09:30 AM	#3407
scottie Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: asluT Posts: 1,287 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	Ganador all the way. IMO it fits the overall theme/style of this car.

12-17-2015, 01:30 PM	#3411
Z_Spool Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO Age: 38 Posts: 1,507 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I have honestly never been a fan of ganadors. Sure they've got all the hype, but meh. I still like a good condition pair of OEMs. So did the storm this week miss you guys? We got pummeled here in Denver, but it looked like it was going to sweep north of you guys and just end up hitting WI & MN before ending up in Canada Eh. How does the Mrs. like the bucket? And when are you going to get a real hood prop/struts?

12-29-2015, 03:56 PM	#3416
hellaslows13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Age: 32 Posts: 914 Trader Rating: (28) Feedback Score: 28 reviews	Team ganador all the way __________________ wavybert / zenki / build thread

01-10-2016, 07:34 PM	#3418
boostzilla Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: alberta Age: 36 Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Just read this entire thread. Great work on the car ! I definitely miss my 180 after reading this.