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The re-introduction of my GS4!

Old 10-23-07, 05:07 PM
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Damn Poy, now thats a transformation. I'm loving the new look. Way to rep for the white GSs.
Old 10-23-07, 05:18 PM
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very nice GS man.
Old 10-23-07, 07:35 PM
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wow

The car looks amazing. The wheel fitment is dead on. I love it. Now a few things to finish it off and you're good. Are you running any audio or engine mods? Trunk pics are a must though, please. What shocks are you running?
Old 10-23-07, 09:30 PM
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Nice!
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Originally Posted by GS FONZy
I hope you didn't take the tailight comment as a neg comment because it was not. i was expressing how much i like them cleared. I would rather have this over 01s, but I don't like how they look at night. I have seem many, including my own, how they look faded at night when they are lit. However; I rather have something moded over stock, even if it's a new version
your car will look sweet with any tailights you install
I didn't take it as a negative comment, I was just giving my opinion on tail lights in general. Try having a body or detail shop give it a professional polish, I think this will give new life to your lights.

Originally Posted by Spyder78
The car looks amazing. The wheel fitment is dead on. I love it. Now a few things to finish it off and you're good. Are you running any audio or engine mods? Trunk pics are a must though, please. What shocks are you running?
I'm on KYB strut and UAS bags.

Haven't done anything new in the trunk or engine bay, but here's a few old pics of my current set up.









And a few day time pics from CL members at the meet last weekend.







Thanks again for the feedback guys!
Old 10-23-07, 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by V8_Aristo
I didn't take it as a negative comment, I was just giving my opinion on tail lights in general. Try having a body or detail shop give it a professional polish, I think this will give new life to your lights.



I'm on KYB strut and UAS bags.

Haven't done anything new in the trunk or engine bay, but here's a few old pics of my current set up.









And a few day time pics from CL members at the meet last weekend.







Thanks again for the feedback guys!
When I saw these pictures on the So. Cal. chapter, I was wondering whose bad a$$ white GS was that~~ Man still loving the 2GS... Great work, P.
Old 10-23-07, 11:54 PM
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ah, the daytime pics look great
Old 10-24-07, 01:42 PM
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well than how is the ride? The kybs are non adjustable right stock shock replacements?
Old 10-24-07, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Spyder78
well than how is the ride? The kybs are non adjustable right stock shock replacements?
I've been running an air suspension for over 3 years now. First two year I had on Easy Street strut bags, and replaced it w/ the KYB/UAS. The Easy Street strut are really soft, almost like stock and maybe a little softer. The KYB/UAS set up is a little more performance oriented. It's stiffer than stock but not harsh at all, some has put the comfort level between the Tein CS and Flex.
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Wow, i absolutely love your GS.
It is one of the cleanest, i really like the new look.
I also saw your DIY thread on the side skirts over on LJC, very inspiring.
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Originally Posted by V8_Aristo
I've been running an air suspension for over 3 years now. First two year I had on Easy Street strut bags, and replaced it w/ the KYB/UAS. The Easy Street strut are really soft, almost like stock and maybe a little softer. The KYB/UAS set up is a little more performance oriented. It's stiffer than stock but not harsh at all, some has put the comfort level between the Tein CS and Flex.
Hmm Poyet that's a pretty comfy ride then as I still think my TEIN CS v2 is a tad softer than I'd like them to be.

Does your ride quality differ based on your ride height?

I'm curious how your ride is with zero gap or slightly tucked versus say 1 a finger gap. I'm thinking when the bags are low, the ride would be softer and that they would get a bit harder as you raise the car??
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love the new look for sure. She is begging for some exhaust tips to fill those bumper holes of course, but thats a minor thing. Well done.
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wow, the daytime shots are like WOAH!
Old 10-24-07, 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by regulatorr


Wow, i absolutely love your GS.
It is one of the cleanest, i really like the new look.
I also saw your DIY thread on the side skirts over on LJC, very inspiring.
Thanks regulatorr, the sideskirts are probably one of my favorite part of the build. JUst because I got exactly what I wanted.


Originally Posted by RMMGS4
Hmm Poyet that's a pretty comfy ride then as I still think my TEIN CS v2 is a tad softer than I'd like them to be.

Does your ride quality differ based on your ride height?

I'm curious how your ride is with zero gap or slightly tucked versus say 1 a finger gap. I'm thinking when the bags are low, the ride would be softer and that they would get a bit harder as you raise the car??
The stiffness actually stays linear from 50psi (lowest drivable pressure) to 120psi (highest driving position), but anything over 120 and you will feel the change in stiffness. I think this is due to the volume vs. pressure that is applied. Since the bag as reached it's maximum volume, the added pressure will increase only the resistance of the bag's motion thus creating a stiffer ride.
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love the tranformation man. looks 100x better!

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