"Blue Sleeper" Project by DSPORT (Round 3) FIVE AD Ons
01-13-2012, 07:44 PM
#42
Yeah, it works for me. It's a slow car, there is no need to look racy if you can't deliver.
03-07-2012, 04:47 AM
#43
Round 3 (FIVE ADD-Ons)
Round 3 of my Blue Sleeper Project sponsored by DSPORT Magazine is done.
The job was performed February 3er at Longo Scion in El Monte CA.
Round 3 comprise some new clothes and rolling stock to improve the car stock appearing in preparation for the upcoming performance mods.
FIVE AXIS own by Troy Sumitomo help with the project with their FIVE AD kit constructed of polyurethane. pre painted in factory Nautical Blue to match the factory car color, consisting of 5 pieces:front lip spoiler, side skirts and rear bumper spats.
To complement the FIVE AD body kit, the stock 18x7.5 OEM factory wheels, been swap for a set of 19X8.5 FIVE AD RF:5 wheels in gunmetal finish wrapped in a set of Yokohama S Drive tires sized at 235/35/R19 all the way around.
I t took about 2 1/2 hours to perform the complete install.
The body kit quality, fitment and tolerances are absolutely fantastic, the pre paint color match parts are 100% accurate and the car looks has a significant improvement.
The wheel tire combo gives the car a mean look with a decent stance ( daily driver), but it delivers a better cornering grip and brake feeling .
Of a special mention I like to say the install been performed by Troy Sumitomo himself, quite significant considering his schedule and extremely busy agenda.
My sincere thanks to Troy and FIVE AD.
Round 4 is coming soon.
Here few pics of Round 3 parts installation.
The job was performed February 3er at Longo Scion in El Monte CA.
Round 3 comprise some new clothes and rolling stock to improve the car stock appearing in preparation for the upcoming performance mods.
FIVE AXIS own by Troy Sumitomo help with the project with their FIVE AD kit constructed of polyurethane. pre painted in factory Nautical Blue to match the factory car color, consisting of 5 pieces:front lip spoiler, side skirts and rear bumper spats.
To complement the FIVE AD body kit, the stock 18x7.5 OEM factory wheels, been swap for a set of 19X8.5 FIVE AD RF:5 wheels in gunmetal finish wrapped in a set of Yokohama S Drive tires sized at 235/35/R19 all the way around.
I t took about 2 1/2 hours to perform the complete install.
The body kit quality, fitment and tolerances are absolutely fantastic, the pre paint color match parts are 100% accurate and the car looks has a significant improvement.
The wheel tire combo gives the car a mean look with a decent stance ( daily driver), but it delivers a better cornering grip and brake feeling .
Of a special mention I like to say the install been performed by Troy Sumitomo himself, quite significant considering his schedule and extremely busy agenda.
My sincere thanks to Troy and FIVE AD.
Round 4 is coming soon.
Here few pics of Round 3 parts installation.
03-07-2012, 05:35 AM
#46
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with those tires you reduced the rolling diameter so now ur speedometer will read a bit 2 fast and your mpg will drop a tad bit however u will get to 0 to 60 quicker given that the tire/wheel combo weight the same or less
what offset are the wheels? +30 or +45? or u got 2 different offsets?
____ i want the front lip!
how is the ride quality? i assume it must suck
what offset are the wheels? +30 or +45? or u got 2 different offsets?
____ i want the front lip!
how is the ride quality? i assume it must suck
Last edited by Scion202; 03-07-2012 at 06:44 AM.
03-07-2012, 06:36 AM
#47
wow Troy came down himself to help out! very cool. he's an awesome dude!
also i read DSPORT recently and saw a stock blue tC2...without reading into it. i was like "i bet this is 1087" haha..i'm sure it was still at round 1
cant wait so see what else they put up
also....nice five axis sticker....where's the KJ love!? lol
also i read DSPORT recently and saw a stock blue tC2...without reading into it. i was like "i bet this is 1087" haha..i'm sure it was still at round 1
cant wait so see what else they put up
also....nice five axis sticker....where's the KJ love!? lol
03-07-2012, 06:45 PM
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every time i see this 5ad kit i want it more and more...looks like ill be needing to save up. and love the wheels too. always been a huge fan of 5 spoke rims, and those just look sick!
love how the cars coming man. will definitely keep my eye on your car
love how the cars coming man. will definitely keep my eye on your car
03-07-2012, 08:06 PM
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marketing since not too many ppl actually have the kits and those wheels
03-07-2012, 10:32 PM
#52
with those tires you reduced the rolling diameter so now ur speedometer will read a bit 2 fast and your mpg will drop a tad bit however u will get to 0 to 60 quicker given that the tire/wheel combo weight the same or less
what offset are the wheels? +30 or +45? or u got 2 different offsets?
____ i want the front lip!
how is the ride quality? i assume it must suck
what offset are the wheels? +30 or +45? or u got 2 different offsets?
____ i want the front lip!
how is the ride quality? i assume it must suck
The ride quality is surprisingly very nice, just a tad more of roadholding noise from the tires, but it's cornering and brakes better than the stock wheel/tires combo.
03-07-2012, 10:35 PM
#53
wow Troy came down himself to help out! very cool. he's an awesome dude!
also i read DSPORT recently and saw a stock blue tC2...without reading into it. i was like "i bet this is 1087" haha..i'm sure it was still at round 1
cant wait so see what else they put up
also....nice five axis sticker....where's the KJ love!? lol
also i read DSPORT recently and saw a stock blue tC2...without reading into it. i was like "i bet this is 1087" haha..i'm sure it was still at round 1
cant wait so see what else they put up
also....nice five axis sticker....where's the KJ love!? lol
Yeah the Blue tC is mine, but you may seen the March issue where they have an editorial of the 2012 DSPORT project cars.
THere is more to come.
BTW the KJ will go after window tinting, otherwise I will need another one if I put it now.
Love is there, no worries
03-07-2012, 10:47 PM
#55
He is a very busy man as you may imagine.
He coordinated my car parts install with a TV commercial at the same location.
However it's sort of unique to have the FIVE AD parts installed by him, it can't be anything better than that!
He coordinated my car parts install with a TV commercial at the same location.
However it's sort of unique to have the FIVE AD parts installed by him, it can't be anything better than that!
03-08-2012, 01:10 AM
#57
are u going to HIN this week? entered in Toyotafest on May 5?
really like to meet the guy behind this nice tC. maybe even do a feature on my site
03-08-2012, 02:14 AM
#58
03-08-2012, 03:18 AM
#59
Thanks man, much appreciate it!
03-08-2012, 03:22 AM
#60
