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Old 05-01-13, 08:07 PM
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Hey everyone I've been super busy with school and working two jobs so I haven't had a chance to make a thread with progress but finally got a free minute so here goes some progress.
*Background*
This is my 4th and probably last GS. I always loved the GS and always wanted a SBM, So I when I saw the chance I jumped on it. I got it from a dealer about 2 hours from me and waited about 3 months to find the perfect one. One owner clean carfax all records and even factory installed lojack lol

I wanted to approach this build with a different style. I wanted to go with a more sportier look to go with the nice blue color. I wanted to keep it stock plus

Here she is all stock










New tails courtesy of ****-adkt


New Grill


Then I lowered it on BC xtreme drop coils with custom spring rates and added some 18" Moda wheels for temp



Then I put some different wheels on



Then test fitting new TTE rep lip






Custom Carbon Fiber trunk garnish




Then I did the dual fog light mod

Driving home from the club one night there was a random tire in the middle of the highway. It did the pleasure of taking my front lip and one side of my foglights with it. As well as mess up my front bumper.
Here is what was left of the lip
Old 05-01-13, 08:08 PM
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Then I said its time to repaint the whole front end since there was clear coat peeling and alot of rock chips. I ordered another set of lights and another front lip. Along with the front end paint I decided I wanted to keep the stock wing and repaint it since it had alot of scratches.

Here are some pics from the body shop








Rear Spoiler


All done!






Also got new exhaust tips



fresh out the shop! (tips not aligned yet)



Then it was time for new wheels























*Newest Pic from local car show*


I also took care of all maintenance
Timing belt with water pump
Valve cover gasket
New brakes/Rotors
K&N intake
Lower ball joints
tie rods
Front Sage RCA

Also did Pioneer Double Din
Pioneer amp with 2 12" Pioneer subs
Rear View Camera

Future Plans include LS400 Brakes and maybe roof spoiler and retros

Here is a video right after paint and still in winter mode (Friend Driving)

Not everyone will like it since its not "VIP"
Thanks for reading!

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Old 05-01-13, 08:19 PM
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Nice start. sucks about your front end
Old 05-01-13, 08:23 PM
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dual fogs look better than the yellow
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nice sport sedan built
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what are those last wheels? looks good !!!
Old 05-01-13, 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Cartune
nice sport sedan built
Thanks!! That was my plan

Originally Posted by komar
what are those last wheels? looks good !!!
Thanks !
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19x10 rear
Old 05-01-13, 08:57 PM
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Nice to see your car's progression!

Looks really good
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Car looks great, I enjoyed the pics.....
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Very nice !!
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Love that color! Very sporty!
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lookin great man. front end, lip, dual fogs, color is proper, tails, wheels, sounds good. thumbs up

i hate that damn re-tread semi truck tires in the middle of the road dont make friends with a tte lip. i just hit one 2 days ago and it was nuthin pretty
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Originally Posted by Seize
Nice to see your car's progression!
Thanks!
Looks really good
Thanks!
Originally Posted by FlockoGS4
Car looks great, I enjoyed the pics.....
Thanks I'm glad you enjoyed!
Originally Posted by MikeFoxx
Very nice !!
Thank you!
Originally Posted by clos430
Love that color! Very sporty!
I love this color!
Originally Posted by Sevenevez
lookin great man. front end, lip, dual fogs, color is proper, tails, wheels, sounds good. thumbs up

i hate that damn re-tread semi truck tires in the middle of the road dont make friends with a tte lip. i just hit one 2 days ago and it was nuthin pretty
Thank you! And yea it sucked. When it happened I ran half way up the highway to see what I could save. But everything was destroyed.
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yes sir ++1
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Looking great man!


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