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Old 09-06-09, 04:06 AM
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so i guess in 08' i joined CL, this was before i got my IS, and after i purchased it, i didnt remember about CL. so here i am, i stumbled across my name/password, luckily enough it was the same as the one for my My.is account. anyways, just letting you know whats up, and i look forward to meeting you guys. anyways here are some goodies:

here is the evolution of my progress so far. not much now, but she's getting there.

(Feb. 13th 2009) first night i had her, already photoshooting


Fogs were broken from prev. owner




(Mar. 6th 2009) fogs still not fixed , but added Tanabe Concept G catback/Fujita short ram intake


Cool PCH cruise/photoshoot


No lights = Fail


(Apr. 11 2009) Install AAC 6k oracle's/paint headlight housing black (I put the bandaid decal on to cover-up due to prev. owner's jackass-ness)




Up close




At night





This one came out cool


More recent (Aug. 6th 2009)






Taillight housings painted (Aug. 8th 2009)
(The materials)


Opened up


Sanded/Primer'd


5 coats of Satin Black later...


Sealed up


Fin


Oh and Aftermarket Y-pipe/Test pipe cat delete welded on too
Old 09-08-09, 05:51 PM
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Sweet! Miss my IS dearly...
Old 09-08-09, 06:27 PM
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Welcome, looks very nice so far, I really like the black tail lights.
Old 09-08-09, 06:49 PM
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Nice, luv'ng the band aid LOL

Originally Posted by 2002GGPIS3
Welcome, looks very nice so far, I really like the black tail lights.
Makes me want to paint my tails again
Old 09-08-09, 08:44 PM
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your car got hurt :'( lol. nice
Old 09-08-09, 08:54 PM
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I like the way the tails went back together clean. Good job, on all of it!
Old 09-08-09, 10:56 PM
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Nice work on the tails.

Droppage anytime soon? =)

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Old 09-11-09, 05:12 AM
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thanks guys! sorry i havent been on lately. anyways, the tails took forever! i didnt have an electric dremel, nor a metal dremel head, thus, taking an entire day with cutting and letting paint cure and silicone drying.

and i just ordered my Tanabe Sustec Pro Coilovers today, should be in by next week! im stoked on that, and ill def. keep you updated.

as for the band-aid, the previous owner ran into something, looks like the shape of a trailer hitch, so i covered it up with a bandaid until i get new bumpers.

stay tuned
Old 09-11-09, 09:40 AM
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that band aid looks unique!
Old 09-11-09, 11:39 AM
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nice ride bro!!
Old 09-13-09, 12:51 AM
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thanks guys. coilovers comin in on Wed/Thur
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