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KiPod's GS Pic & Mod thread

Old 08-19-09, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Duroni
can you get a picture of your alpine? from what i can see it looks super flush with the dash might plan on getting the same one.
I just drilled new holes in the mounting brackets so it would sit further back. I don't know why the top looks curved in the first picture.




I should have the nav installed in the next week or so. Then, the rear back up camera.
Old 08-19-09, 10:16 AM
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Not a huge fan on some of the exterior acutriments, but if you like them that's all that matters . However that interior is sweet as hell. I love the seats and TRD cluster.

Did you do the leatherseats install yourself or have a local shop do them? I'm thinking about getting in on the next group buy for those. They look so yummy.

BTW: You should probably give me the TRD blue sways
Old 08-19-09, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by ceelo
Did you do the leatherseats install yourself or have a local shop do them? I'm thinking about getting in on the next group buy for those. They look so yummy.
To be honest, the previous owner had them installed already. Thats what sold me on the car. Usually the black leather is all faded and cracked on the front seats. I just got the car last September. It already had the seat covers, Tein springs, Borla mufflers & GS350 10 spoke 17" wheels. The car looked good for the age. It's about to hit 200k miles.
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Your interior is beautiful ! ! Isnt that faux suede a pita to maintain? Doesnt it show every piece of lint or bread crumb? LOL

Nice work.
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Originally Posted by TonyHC
Your interior is beautiful ! ! Isnt that faux suede a pita to maintain? Doesnt it show every piece of lint or bread crumb? LOL

Nice work.
Thank you It's not any harder to maintain IMO. Maybe because I'm too lazy and don't care if it's perfect. And yes, it does show every seed that falls off my quarter pounder. Don't judge me!!
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loving what you are doing but lol i am a little partial since i have lots of those parts. interior is fire though. a lot of what i want to do with mine.
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Yeah, same here. You beat me to the punch on a few mods & since we both have black GS's, people will always say I look like you. It will get better though, as I'm going in a slightly different direction, I hope to be more like cousins not twins.
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what camera you doin....im looking for a keyhole mount and want some suggestions
Old 08-26-09, 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by sakataj
what camera you doin....im looking for a keyhole mount and want some suggestions
Not sure yet. Might just go with the Alpine one.


Here is my new experiment with Redwood. It gets bright in the sun, but in the shade its pretty calm. You can kind of see that in the first picture. This was a test piece I did to see if I liked it. I'm going to do a complete set soon.



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Looks Good .need to put smoke side markers http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-03...=p4506.c0.m245just put some on my ride.looks good perfect fit.

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Old 08-26-09, 09:44 AM
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I would rock those but I prefer the factory style sidemarkers where the reflector pattern covers the bulb. On that style you see the bulb directly. I do love the color though. I just did 50% vinyl tint to get rid of the bright chrome look they had. Once I find my front bumper I will not need side markers at all.
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Originally Posted by KiPod
Not sure yet. Might just go with the Alpine one.


Here is my new experiment with Redwood. It gets bright in the sun, but in the shade its pretty calm. You can kind of see that in the first picture. This was a test piece I did to see if I liked it. I'm going to do a complete set soon.



looks good....well get back to me bout the camera. im looking for options lol
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Here is the center console. I'm still not finished with the set but it's coming along.



I have a few more projects I will be posting up soon.

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Old 09-01-09, 11:26 AM
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looks good but now the TRD **** looks outta place. i mean i will take it off your hands sir...
that way you dont look tacky
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nice car, love the tails

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