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Old Jul 9, 2019 | 11:21 PM
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I bought the car about a year ago, was going to keep it stock, then I started seeing pictures of modded GS's. Ordered some wheels which arrived about 2 months ago.

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I should have gotten 285 because the sidewall isn't as square as the fronts, but I forgot by the time the wheels arrived.

While waiting for the wheels, it snowballed. I got springs, then camber arms, trunk duck bill, roof spoiler, then a mix of Lexon, Modellista, and Artisan Spirits. I finally dropped it off at the body shop to have the stuff installed as I've been too busy to install myself. This pic is prior to dropping it off.



It didn't end there. While it's been at the shop I decided to go with air cups, so they're working on that now too lol. Needless to say I'm excited to get the car back
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Old Jul 10, 2019 | 10:34 AM
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Old Jul 23, 2019 | 10:22 PM
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The shop sent some update pics!

Test fitting in the wheel well.



And it fits!
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Old Jul 24, 2019 | 01:08 PM
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Dope. Everyone is on air now it seems.

You gonna get another wheel set up to tuck it?
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Old Jul 25, 2019 | 12:05 AM
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Yeah I'm not sure what I'm going to do about the wheels since I just got them lol. I'm not going to drop it too much though since I don't have too much lift available since they're just cups. I'm going to have them cut and seal the fenders, and see what I got, and go from there.
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Old Jul 27, 2019 | 11:55 AM
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Front airlines and power are pulled! Getting closer!
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Old Aug 6, 2019 | 07:50 PM
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I bought a Kuda mount, but because of a wrinkle in the faux leather, they took the opportunity to redo it so that it fits the controller cleanly. Talk about attention to detail




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Please pardon my ignorance, but what are air cups? Love the car!
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Old Aug 13, 2019 | 10:15 PM
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They're aluminum cups that go on top of coilovers that pushes the springs down when you air them up. They don't have as much travel as bags, but if the air system fails, you're left sitting on regular coilovers and not stranded. I'm having the Phantom kit installed by Platinum VIP.
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Originally Posted by DuB
I bought a Kuda mount, but because of a wrinkle in the faux leather, they took the opportunity to redo it so that it fits the controller cleanly. Talk about attention to detail


Where does this go?
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It mounts to the side of the center console. The guy installing it recommended it. Here's a pic he posted on another thread.

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Originally Posted by DuB
It mounts to the side of the center console. The guy installing it recommended it. Here's a pic he posted on another thread.
Ah. I see. I’ve seen others custom the wrist rest to use as a mount as well.
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Old Sep 10, 2019 | 12:58 PM
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Are dual compressors necessary or would one compressor work fine if you aren't airing up that much?
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Any updated pics with the parts installed?
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Old Sep 11, 2019 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by NebulaGrey
Ah. I see. I’ve seen others custom the wrist rest to use as a mount as well.
I didn't want to cut into the stock pieces. That would be a great place though! This mount installs with one screw down in the carpet so should be removable without any trace.

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Are dual compressors necessary or would one compressor work fine if you aren't airing up that much?
Yes, you can use just one compressor for sure. I'm using a pretty small tank though, I think a 4 gallon? You do have to run heavier gauge power wire (4awg) for two compressors.

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Any updated pics with the parts installed?
Not yet unfortunately. It's still in the shop, hopefully will be done in a week or two.
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