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bye bye factory wood & roof on my GS

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Old 06-19-11, 01:10 PM
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Talking bye bye factory wood & roof on my GS

My GS400 was due for some attention. I've been paying more attention on the performance front with BMW but it was time to give the car that I've kept for the longest time some love.. I had some friendson the BMW forum work their magic on my Lexus. The car also has an agressive exhaust system now with all new piping etc., but that will be another thread.

Here are some pics.
















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I really love that carbon fiber trim! Superb!
Old 06-19-11, 01:16 PM
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wow guys did a great job with the wrap. no crease at all on the edges!

love your wheels man, what is the make & spec? ive been hunting for a new set of wheels for a while now thats not too flashy.
Old 06-19-11, 01:28 PM
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That is a really nice look. Nicely done.
Old 06-19-11, 01:43 PM
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I've always liked the look of a sporty looking GS over the VIP look. I really like the way your was done up.
Old 06-19-11, 01:54 PM
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i can dig it. Some ppl take the cf vinyl way too far, but this looks just right
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That shifter boot looks like it came from BMW as well? The CF wrap looks good on the GS.
Old 06-19-11, 02:29 PM
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Whoa, Shocker, that's stunning work. Looks absolutely awesome.
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Thanks guys. I'm into sport & love to drive. I am done with suspension work and the only two items I wanted to tweak was the exhaust system and the interior trim.

With regards to the shift boot, it is a TRD shift boot.






No BMW, Nissan/Infiniti parts on this car.

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Old 06-19-11, 02:54 PM
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generally speaking im not a fan of CF (personal taste), however the execution on this is immaculate and looks borderline factory. looks good man.
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It looks real good man, I know this is a @#$% to do. Good work
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wow very nicely done , it really changes up the overall interior look ........ was the shifter boot sold specifically for the gs line or was it made for something else ? i love that addition and wouldnt mind doing the same if you dont mind sharing your info........... thanks in advance
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haha i am in the middle of doing this exact mod right now, i am doing the silver carbon though and doing the same pedals also.

what is with the cut outs in the front bumper? brake ducts?
Old 06-19-11, 04:18 PM
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@Dashocker so you got a GS400 with a manual transmission? Someone made a thread is it possible to put a manual transmission in a GS430.
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car looks great Dash.. I'm going to be doing some engine parts in the 3M Di Noc.. can't wait to start wrapping...Interior looks awesome..

Where di you order the CF from.. i found a few places but always nice to know if there are better deals out there..

I'll be ordering a roll next week...

One more thing? did you do the roof spoiler.. The emblems would look good wrapped also..


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