lbpuppy's Small Build

[lbpuppy]

Ok people here is my small build, more or less, on my modifications to 2015 5.0 Genesis.

I started out with a 2015 3.8 but really got a great deal on the 2015 5.0 I’ve always wanted.

Now that I have it I am doing my modifications.

Mod List
1. Partial Debadge of the rear. Removed everything but Wing - DONE
2. Window Tint - DONE
3. Custom Wheels - DONE (TSW Mirabeau | Front - 20x9 Offset + 30 | Rear - 20x10 | Offset +40)
4. Lowering Springs - ORDERED LOOKING FOR INSTALLER (ARK Lowering Springs)
5. Custom Rotors - DONE (Adams Rotors | Dimpled & Slotted - Please see my post here)
6. Custom Exhaust with Electronic Cutouts - STILL RESEARCHING
7. Painted calipers with Decal - DONE
8. Front Lip Kit - DONE

Assistance Needed:
1. Finding the right installer for ARK Springs.
2. Finding the right installer for custom exhaust system.


Thanks to Huddleston for the help and Aquineas for the V8 badge inspiration.

Beginning

Currently

 

[Aquineas]

lbpuppy, one thing to consider if you haven't done it already is taking a hair-dryer to that dealer emblem on the back!

 

[Nikgen]

lbpuppy, one thing to consider if you haven't done it already is taking a hair-dryer to that dealer emblem on the back!

I think you missed his mod #1 - must be a "before" pic?

 

[Aquineas]

I think you missed his mod #1 - must be a "before" pic?

Ah you're right! Mea culpa.

 

[Huddleston]

nice! springs will make a huge difference!

 

[lbpuppy]

lbpuppy, one thing to consider if you haven't done it already is taking a hair-dryer to that dealer emblem on the back!

Yeah I took care of it immediately when I got it home the first day.

 

[lbpuppy]

nice! springs will make a huge difference!

I have my Ark Springs but now I am trying to find a person / business I can trust to install them. I know you did them but this project I feel I can't do myself. Plus my wife has been cool with the mods I don't want to scare her by doing something wrong.

What type of installer should I deal with? Any recommendations to look for?

 

[tmf2004]

info on the paint and decal you used for the calipers? G2 caliper paint? thanks... looks good...

 

[lbpuppy]

info on the paint and decal you used for the calipers? G2 caliper paint? thanks... looks good...

Base: Dupli-Color MC100 Ground Coat Metal
Top Coat: Dupli-Color MC100 Ground Coat Metal Dupli-Color MC200 Red Metal Cast

Decal: Silver Vinyl had it locally done. I have the Logo lettering if needed.

 

[tmf2004]

Base: Dupli-Color MC100 Ground Coat Metal
Top Coat: Dupli-Color MC100 Ground Coat Metal Dupli-Color MC200 Red Metal Cast

Decal: Silver Vinyl had it locally done. I have the Logo lettering if needed.

thanks... is that paint found at the parts store? also any pics of the front end.. i'd like to see that lip in the front... adding it to the sides would look good to..

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[Aquineas]

I have my Ark Springs but now I am trying to find a person / business I can trust to install them. I know you did them but this project I feel I can't do myself. Plus my wife has been cool with the mods I don't want to scare her by doing something wrong.

What type of installer should I deal with? Any recommendations to look for?

Where are you located? Lowering springs shouldn't be too difficult for a mechanic or performance shop to install.

 

[xiaphin]

If only the rear brakes were as big as the front and your style of wheel really shows the difference in rotor sizes front to rear on this car. Makes me wonder if the coupe Brembo retrofit is possible on the DH body style. Not being as familiar with the newer body styles I'm not sure if the brembo rotors are larger in the rear or not. Car looks good but it will look even better once you drop it a bit.

 

[Aquineas]

If only the rear brakes were as big as the front and your style of wheel really shows the difference in rotor sizes front to rear on this car. Makes me wonder if the coupe Brembo retrofit is possible on the DH body style. Not being as familiar with the newer body styles I'm not sure if the brembo rotors are larger in the rear or not. Car looks good but it will look even better once you drop it a bit.

I too was struck by the difference in brake size between the front and rear.

 

[WHYTE5OH]

Really nice mods so far! I would like to see a pic of that front lip also.

 

[lbpuppy]

Where are you located? Lowering springs shouldn't be too difficult for a mechanic or performance shop to install.

I am near Macon,GA. 60+ miles from ATL. I was thinking of taking it to Butler Tire in ATL but if I can find someone closer near me I'd go there.. Just trying to avoid dealing with a mechanic who is not familiar with a car like this or someone who can show me they have professional history of lowering a car.

 

[lbpuppy]

Really nice mods so far! I would like to see a pic of that front lip also.

Front

 

[Thekidnme217]

Where did you get the front lip? Is it custom? Definitely interested in the front lip.

 

[XPO439]

Is that the EZ lip kit? I need to get one of those, doesn't look too bad installed. I scraped wayy too much. Thanks for posting it man!

 

[lbpuppy]

Where did you get the front lip? Is it custom? Definitely interested in the front lip.

All Fit Lip Kit - Traditional is what I have.
http://allfitautomotive.com/traditional-all-fit-lip-kit-1-5-inch/

I looked at EZLip but I heard it was not durable.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxv8J5sganY

 

[tmf2004]

very nice... i like the black grill