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Old 02-04-10, 10:23 AM
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Default New member, just putting up some pix of my ghost rider.

It's still not done, I just put it together so I can drive it for a couple weeks, then make all my final mods, i.e.:exhaust through the bumper with matching lines to that of the front bumper, bumper grilles, hood grille, vents in fenders and hood, and a spoiler. Nothing was bought, it was all made from scratch in house. The cladding is molded to the body, all the chrome was blacked out, rear bumper approx 3 inches shorter than stock. I know flat/satin paint is not for everyone, so if you have nasty comments, please keep em to yourself
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Old 02-04-10, 10:38 AM
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I think its beautiful, a tasteful change from the slammed look (which I still don't understand)?? The rear bumper is a bit questionable but the front and rest of what you did is spot on man. Keep up the good work and more pics
Old 02-04-10, 10:40 AM
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BTW, what % film did you use for your headlights? seems to be decent with good visibility...right? or did you lose some?
Old 02-04-10, 10:56 AM
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It looks like you're achieving the look you want.

Just to tweak you though - now that you have it primed, what color are you going to paint it?
Old 02-04-10, 11:04 AM
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you need to install a clear police bar on the top too. :P
Old 02-04-10, 11:20 AM
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Nice... post more pics when your done.
Old 02-04-10, 12:33 PM
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I think your rear bumper gives the car a sleek look. I think you've done a great job and shown real originality in design.

Keep up the good work. I like it.
Old 02-04-10, 02:25 PM
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it's comin' along nicely... the exhaust thru the rear bumper is going to be hot! can't wait to see it... if it looks anything like the ls460 rear, i'll be so envious!
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Props for fabricating all that you need. It looks like its coming along great, though I think another set of wheels or another color would really set the car apart. Keep the pictures coming.

PS: For the chop bumpers, I see you didn't add back in the parking sensors, was there a reason why?
Old 02-05-10, 03:47 AM
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im loving the all black look! especially the flat black, are you planning on getting wider wheels that sit more flush? i think that would finish the car off plus lowering it
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Nice look, you're getting there ! Congrats !
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Props for the innovation and fabrication.
I would suggest changing the caliper color if anything. Why bring attention to the one OEM part left? Now if they were Project Mu or Wilwood I would understand.

Inspiration?
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Originally Posted by bqLS430
BTW, what % film did you use for your headlights? seems to be decent with good visibility...right? or did you lose some?
We tint with paint and clear, not film. And I did lose some visibility, but I have 8000K bulbs, and I was constantly pissing off oncoming traffic before, so it worked out good.
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Originally Posted by caddyowner
It looks like you're achieving the look you want.

Just to tweak you though - now that you have it primed, what color are you going to paint it?
Haha I got that color question 3 times last night.
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Originally Posted by airtime
Props for fabricating all that you need. It looks like its coming along great, though I think another set of wheels or another color would really set the car apart. Keep the pictures coming.

PS: For the chop bumpers, I see you didn't add back in the parking sensors, was there a reason why?
The location of the holes was way off, so it looked odd. And the do nothing but irritate me. I know my distance better than the sensors lol


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