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Updated Pics of my GS (Shaved Trunk/19" BMW M3 Premium Rims)

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Old 05-08-13, 11:07 AM
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Default Updated Pics of my GS (Shaved Trunk/19" BMW M3 Premium Rims)

It's been awhile since I posted pics on here. I did a few things to my GS since the last pics I posted, Including shaving the Trunk spoiler and Inner taillights, and Putting the factory 19" rims from my BMW M3 convertible on my GS using a set of custom adapters from Adaptec. This rim thing is a major project, this is only the first step. Right now I'm in the process of rolling the rear fenders, changing the rear tires to 255/35 zr19 to better accomodate the Rear wheels, and saving up for a Megan EZ Coilover kit so I can dump this baby and eliminate the gap.





Old 05-08-13, 11:19 AM
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looks cool
Old 05-08-13, 11:26 AM
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I feel like the thing that makes the gs stand out the most is the inner tails! Looks weird without it
Old 05-08-13, 11:28 AM
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It will look 10x better once you get rid of the wheel gap.
Old 05-08-13, 11:32 AM
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anymore plans on the rear trunk with some sort of spoiler? The rear looks plain without the L badge and inner light.
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Originally Posted by 8ll8lack
anymore plans on the rear trunk with some sort of spoiler? The rear looks plain without the L badge and inner light.
Yes, I'm gonna leave it badgeless but I'm gonna put a flat trunk spoiler on it, something simple and clean. I hated the big factory spoiler it came with and i despise the inner taillights. I think it looks much cleaner without them.
Old 05-08-13, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by puff
It will look 10x better once you get rid of the wheel gap.
I so agree! I hate the gap. These 1" lowering springs are not cutting it. I had to do some prep work to get ready for the coilovers which i just did, including going from 275/35 19" tires to 255/35 19" tires in the rear, and rolling the rear fenders. Now I'm just trying to get the money up to order the coilover kit! I'll post updated pics when I install,
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Looks good, could use a drop though
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Originally Posted by 1sWt2GS
I feel like the thing that makes the gs stand out the most is the inner tails! Looks weird without it
lol trueeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee our trademark! lol

looks good though OP where you located at??

from the backround pictures it looks like your from fresh meadows area?
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Any more pics of the shaved trunk?
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Originally Posted by 1sWt2GS
I feel like the thing that makes the gs stand out the most is the inner tails! Looks weird without it
I felt the same way till I seen some nicely modded ones. now i feel you can go either way. Its all about supporting mods
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Originally Posted by neegroy
lol trueeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee our trademark! lol

looks good though OP where you located at??

from the backround pictures it looks like your from fresh meadows area?
Hempstead, Long Island.
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Originally Posted by jadu
Any more pics of the shaved trunk?
I'll take more when i put the trunk spoiler on. I just ordered it so it should be here in a week.
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Nice car. IMHO the 275/35's in the rear look too thick...unless you like the fat setup look.
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Originally Posted by Rock-a-Lex
Nice car. IMHO the 275/35's in the rear look too thick...unless you like the fat setup look.
You're 100% correct. I went down to 255/35 but that was after i took those pics.


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