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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 10:18 PM
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Hey guys, I'm in the market looking for a rear bumper. I currently have the TTE front lip, Ltuned grill and side skirts and stock rear bumper, UGO roof spoiler and SD trunk spoiler, and Borla Exhaust tips. I really dont like my stock bumper, becauseI think its way TOOOOO plain and simple. So i need your ideas, thoughts and opinions. Hopefully somebody can help me out.

1. Which rear spoiler you think will match up good with my car, will all the mods i have listed above?
2. Should i spend my money investing in intake and exhaust?
3. Get bigger rims? I currently have 18's WORK wheels
4. Should i stop modding my car and save it for the new GS thats comming out soon?


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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 10:23 PM
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really depends on your budget and plan in the next few yrs

1. i have the l-sports rear, matches well with my l-tuneds sides. the l-sports is polyu, so quite strong

2. if you REALLY want/plan for a new car in the next yror so, save the $$ for the new ride

3.if not, get a new set of shoes
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 10:46 PM
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Tommy,

Get an exhaust/intake to make your car perform better.
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Old Nov 19, 2003 | 11:08 PM
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sup Tommy, long time no see.

1. You'll need a clean and simple rear bumper, because the TTE front lip and L-Tuned sides are simple. Look into RMM or Explosion (or replication of) rear bumper. L-Sportline is alittle bit on the sporty side IMO, and you need the L-Sportline exhausts to make it look right (the bumper sticks out far enough that most mufflers will look sinked in, except for the long-tip L-Sportline exhaust)

2. Exhaust costs more but is much more useful than intake. You get better looks, deeper sound, and performance gains. Plus there are many kinds for you to choose from.

3. No. 18inch WORK rims are the best

4. No. We don't know what it's gonna looks like, perform like, or anything else. If you really like it then you can do something about your GS later I guess.

hope this helps man.
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 06:20 AM
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i agree the Rmm or the explosion will match up very well , the l-sport rear matches up well too cif u find a pic of gstrance's car looks hot...

i say wait till january b4 u make a move..the new GS is suppose 2 debut at the Detroit autoshow. so we're not that far away from seeinf what it will look like. thna if u real;ly decide u want it that save but if u don't like it 2 much or think u'r gs modded up will b just as hot than start the major modding...

also i agree get an intake with the exhaust same time, u'll b so happy if u do...

wheels- well it depends i would normally say yes but it depends on u'r budget and taste and if u want performence or looks....good luck keep us posted...
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 06:45 AM
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I have the Explosion Rear wing for sale (its never been used - sitting in original box).

Its the 3 piece wings.

Price is $225 shipped.

Can't beat it.

Let me know if you want it.

ted920@hotmail.com

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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 07:54 AM
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Originally posted by GS4Will
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really depends on your budget and plan in the next few yrs

1. i have the l-sports rear, matches well with my l-tuneds sides. the l-sports is polyu, so quite strong

Hey Will, can you post up a pic of your L-sports rear? I have not seen it. Does it go with the L-tuned exhaust without any mods?
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 09:44 AM
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1. RMM rear spoiler
2. Do the exhaust first, is a great performance part then do the intake only if a good deal comes around
3. 18's WORK wheels are good, cos' big wheels cost big bucks
4. I would never stop until I am sick of the car.
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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 09:51 AM
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Originally posted by Hameed
Hey Will, can you post up a pic of your L-sports rear? I have not seen it. Does it go with the L-tuned exhaust without any mods?
GSTrance's car has this set up I believe but not with the L-Tuned exhaust. The exhaust would be too short. EIther a new exhaust or the piping needs to be lengthened.
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