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Old 06-10-11, 01:27 AM
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Default Piece by Piece .... my re-introduction
It's been awhile .....

car is getting put together slowly but surely!
every week i will post a picture of my car as the build goes....

this was the last look of my car last year



This is my general idea of how my car is suppose to look like by the time it's done.

process pics:







Mod/Check List:

- Job Design Difference Kit
- Job Design x Platinum VIP exhaust tips
- Respray (due to some inconsiderate Dbag)
- Platinum VIP Custom Camber Adjustments
- Phantom Forged Wheels (coming soon!)
- Diamond VIP rear roof spoiler
- Diamond VIP black chrome shifter bezel (not installed, F/S btw)
- LS400 front calipers
- R1 Concepts E-Line cross drilled & diamond slotted rotors
- Custom Audio/trunk wrapped
- 3M di-noc wrap by LuxVIP
- Platinum VIP's Phantom Custom Metal Fender Vents

more coming soon! just waiting for UPS!
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Old 06-10-11, 01:59 AM
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Nice thread... Can't to see the final product.

Are you selling your TTE lip?
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Old 06-10-11, 02:19 AM
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Lookin good chris! The drawing looks awful similar to kennedy's 1GS
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Old 06-10-11, 02:20 AM
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This build gonna be a show stopper for sure!
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Old 06-10-11, 02:47 AM
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boy oh boy. i cant wait to see the process go on a little more!
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Old 06-10-11, 03:10 AM
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This is gonna be nice!!!

Cool drawing too!
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Old 06-10-11, 04:09 AM
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Impressive shopping list.

I can't wait to see the final product.
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Old 06-10-11, 04:18 AM
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This reminds me of Overhaulin with the sketch...lol. Now you have to airbrush it
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In for pics... Nice build
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Old 06-10-11, 05:33 AM
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this is going to be an awesome build thread gl
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very very very nice!!! are you selling your wheels? id be interested

ps the gold trim on the bumper looks sickkkk
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Looks like the car was repainted before or keyed?
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Originally Posted by MiggzGS
Nice thread... Can't to see the final product.

Are you selling your TTE lip?
He sold it last year.
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Old 06-10-11, 09:56 AM
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Looking good bro. I'm in the same boat as you with my car in the shop as well. BTW, what color are you planning on painting your calipers? I just got mine in and am deciding which color to go with.
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that sketch is awesome, cant wait to see the final product
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