CAR FEATURE>> INSTANT GENTLEMAN. BRILLIANT OFFSET S13

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ryoga81 — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:37:32 GMT

The wheels look like they should be on a big-bodied, big-ballin' Benz....not quite the right style for the car, IMHO. I dunno, fat five-spoke wheels always seemed more at home on a BMW or Benz. Meh....

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Zach G. — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:16:48 GMT

Very clean, not fond of the wheels but still looks well executed

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Alex Kantarovski — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 07:09:37 GMT

Nice car, however why not get some better sized rims? they are terrible offsets/sizes lol..

If anyone want's to do a write up on my S15 by super-made hit me up!!

cheers

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AleksBee — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 20:18:29 GMT

Beautiful, Best One Ive Seen. Makes Me Wanna Buy One.

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hwaren — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 15:08:49 GMT

I like that car, but what keeps me from loving it are the wheels (and that steering wheel for the same reason Antonio wrote). On the other hand I will not go to the extent as looking at the car and thinking to myself "what a shame" because of the wheels. I still think the car looks nice, just not the shoes I'd use. However, I have learned that you do not have to like something (or someone) to appreciate/respect it, and I use this ideology towards basically everything in life. I can't say I really hate anything.

I do understand jblaine's strong opinion, and I'm sure he understands why people love this style, its a fad, like any style, broken axle look or not. I think however that the owner of this car didn't really seek out the "performance" in his "performance" car because clearly he killed that with his wheel choice. With that in mind then I wouldn't get too bent on the shoes fitment he chose.

I personally love VIP cars, Gutted caged straight pipe howling time attack cars, classiks, muscle the, the whole lot. When it comes to VIP cars though, I do not like bent axle look, I like low offset, wide and such, but not to that extent.

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Fobwall — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:52:07 GMT

I agree with Alteus and jblaine. Other than the fitment of the wheels, the car actually does look pretty good. I think that the owner of the car decided to go with that wheel fitment and ride height for the sake of doing it. Like a stripper getting *** implants in order to say that she has a G-sized bra.

Sure, we always think that bigger boobs are better, but in my opinion, there's always a line you can cross. And by having the car that low with that much camber, the owner definitely crossed that line.

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Alteus — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:21:15 GMT

I'm new to Speed Hunters...first comment here. I love how this site has writers and cars from various automotive backgrounds, and in turn fosters comments of the same nature. I saw this article and had to leave my two cents just because of how controversial it is.

In this case I have to agree with V /\ /\/ and many others here...everyone has their own taste. It's your car, do what you want to it and who cares what other people say. It's clear that this car was built to look good being driven on the streets, according to the owner's taste. And yes, it does take a lot of planning to get fitment like this. However, I'm a performance guy, so in my opinion, owning an S13 this well built and not tracking it is a waste. As others have said, the wheel fitment might look cool to some, but it'd be worthless on a road course. Too much camber, and the tires aren't wide enough for how much power the car surely puts out.

In fact, the rear camber is beyond the point of looking good, in my opinion. Perhaps it would look good on a larger car (traditional VIP style), but on an S13, it's almost laughable, not aggressive. I would much rather see tasteful flared fenders, a more conservative alignment, and perhaps 17s instead of 18s on this car. That may not be the latest, greatest thing to do in terms of style, but it would be functional enough to take to the track, AND it would look good. No need to compromise one for the other. That, to me, would be the ultimate street car. (Not that formula in specific...just any car that can wow people, go fast in the turns, and be driven on the street in relative comfort.)

Again these are mostly just my opinions...to each their own when it comes to building cars. This is definitely a very unique ride and I have to give the owner props for putting so much work into it. My own ride is nothing in comparison.

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jdm sideways — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:09:39 GMT

MaD cLeAn!!

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A31Cefiro — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:33:11 GMT

i'm not a fan of the huge neg camber on the rear just to make those rims fit, but to each their own.

that said, i can't get enough of clean & smooth lines on cars. simple is better IMO & the instant gentleman kit looks mad on an S13 for that very reason.

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James — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:57:12 GMT

I guess I just don't see what part of those wheels aren't COMPLETELY RICEY AND ATROCIOUS. They look like garbage, fitment or not - they're an ugly design. Really, what is wrong with stocking a set of 17" white TE37's on an S13, slamming it and calling it a day?

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YKM_Chris — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:13:43 GMT

very nice S13. I love how you incorporated the VIP theme into your car.

Big props from YKM Motorsports.

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shragon — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:16:35 GMT

what up antonio! yea, it's been a good couple of years. i think the last time i saw you was down in socal at a d1 event. man, you're every where now!! keep up the good work!!

-rob

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Antonio Alvendia — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:46:29 GMT

damn!!! Henry's S13 sparks controversy like racial tension!

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Bippu pxrlex — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:21:40 GMT

love the look and its as clean as the photos look .... Nice job Henry you deserve the feature

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eddie — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:44:27 GMT

The future is now. Call all import publishers, this car is getting its own cult following, whether some like it or others don't. It has more replies than anything other car here.

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jblaine — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:57:00 GMT

Even better -- Now people are impersonating me and posting smartass comments ("I am an idiot" comment above).

It's like 5th grade all over again.

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Antonio Alvendia — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:01:52 GMT

Wowwwwwww!!!! Shragon!!! How you doing man? I havent seen you in years!!!

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shragon — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:47:41 GMT

siiik! i used to see this car in sunnyvale from time to time. well done!

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