Jbaker1121's FX50 updates and photo thread

[jdTrader]

Lookin good Jordan!

 

[jbaker1121]

Lookin good Jordan!

Thanks!

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Hmmmm Vossen VVS-CV3 Deep Concave 22x10.5 all around...

Black with machined face

Matte gunmetal

 

[StuLax18]

I don't know because that pic is taking so long to load I have no idea what the wheels look like.

 

[jbaker1121]

I don't know because that pic is taking so long to load I have no idea what the wheels look like.

It's only 700x400 pixels. Using dial up? lol

 

[drew855]

First one not loading for me either. Second one looks good though...the photoshop looks more like 24'' than 22''

 

[StuLax18]

It's only 700x400 pixels. Using dial up? lol

No



They are loading now though.

 

[edmarin]

im waiting for these puppies to be available in 22s and still deciding which to pick :tongue (2):

 

[EkoO]

2nd one in gunmetal sex.

 

[Fire0nic3FX]

looking good bro!

 

[forevame]

Nice ....I vote for gunmetal ..matching vents.

Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G 2

 

[PMG 705]

im waiting for these puppies to be available in 22s and still deciding which to pick :tongue (2):

Oh snap!

///16368





TapaTalkin'

 

[jdTrader]

Oh snap!

///16368

yeah I noticed that. lol

 

[roughx021]

Do you have more info on how you wired a switch to the ingnition to control fogs? I'd like to do this on my 07 FX

Updates:

-got K&N drop-in filters for the factory intakes; My stock ones were a little dirty.
-Installed the window roll-up and sunroof close/open modules; returned navigation and fog light modules
-Wired a switch to ignition to control fog lights independently; the module wiring instructions were incorrect for the newer carsx and my installed did not feel like checking every single wire to see which one it was, so we installed a simple ignition switch.
-installed my box+subs from the old FX into the new one; the Box fits perfectly and I re-tuned the subs by ear and it sounds excellent with the factory system now.
-Still need to install the Radar.
-Will be selling my GTR wheels
-I removed the painted pinstripe at the dealer; took them 2+ hours to do it, with the help of the actual artist..and they Polished the entire car for me while they were at it.
-I'm going to delete the resonators, and patiently wait for coilovers to be avail in the US for the 09+ (by the time my warranty is up)
-My dad and I are going to get a toy to play with so a lot of my modding efforts will be going towards that, and not the FX.

Pictures will be posted in a little bit.

 

[jbaker1121]

I could have sworn I had updated this thread with new pictures ...






Updates: Painted the OEM 21's
Done by yours truly and a friend of mine on a sunday late summer (sanded, primed, everything done the proper DIY way)
Color is a toyota magnetic grey metallic/pearl with a satin/semigloss clearcoat (spray cans)
Left the center caps silver to play off of the brake calipers and chrome on the rest of the car.
the paint has been holding up pretty well in this Buffalo weather I've been in;





Also installed 15mm spacers front/ 20mm spacers rear (from 180 customs;brand: Luce Produkt)



Tested the limits of packing the FX50 with stuff to drive 7 hours to Buffalo for Law School...





Arrived with no trouble... the FX50 was pleasant for the 7 hour drive.


The warm weather was nice while it lasted, found a good local place to get the FX pampered.



Then the cold front came in...





I've been pretty busy with Law School and all; not much time to even think about modding or any of that. I may actually be transferring to a NYC school so may end up selling the FX to front the rent money. We'll see though.

On friday I brought the FX in to a local dealer for an oil change, check up, induction service, filter clean (they clean and oil K&N filters) And got a balance/alignment. Also one of the hangers for my muffler delete pipes came off so they spot-welded it for me.
It's still running great with 30,4xx miles.

This weekend I'm heading up to Toronto with the gf for a little getaway from school, so I'll get to drive the FX for a bit. (I really just drive it back and forth to the supermarket, the gym (it's cold!) and to dinner/bars, etc.)

That's really all the updates for now.

 

[davidcarson48]

That's a sharp looking 50. I love the wheel color.

 

[ocal21]

The rims look amazing great job.

 

[sir21]

Looking good Jordan

 

[GEE50FX]

FX is looking good Jordan, wheels look great in that color.
Good to see you back on the board.

 

[soonster]

Back from hibernation? =)

Ride looks great J.

 

[pmanliu]

Nice to see you around Jordan, car is looking good. Hope you are well man