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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Justakid
Wow.... Automan, no offence, but i am really not digging your car.. In my opinion a Lexus is a classy, elegant car... Your before pic is fine, but the rims look ugly IMO... Just big and chrome, but weird angles... The scissor doors don't really fit me, but its not that bad.

The after kinda kills me to see a lexus like that, sure you probably dropped a load on the job, but its not really tasteful and doesnt really suit a Lexus. The paint job is kinda ugly, because the GS has body angles, and the line and detailing doesnt fit well with it. Thoes rims look better. IMO the type of style that you had done to the car would fit better with an old caddy.


All the others have pretty good looking before and afters.
i know that is just your opinion and personal preference but me i would kill for a nice paint job like Automans.
i think his after is way bettert than the before.even the lambo doors are not bad.
my opinion though.
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 08:14 PM
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I agree with olddog, it looks amazing......it's a show car.
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 08:29 PM
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Cant say I'm big on the paint, kind of lowrider-esque reminds me of a 86 cutlass in Lowrider but that may be the style your after (lowrider style that is). The lambo doors are circa 1998 in my opinion, but to each is own and I can respect the amount of work and dedication it took to build the car. If you are happy with it thats all that matters.
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 08:43 PM
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heres mine.......
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 08:45 PM
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heres a recent pic.......
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 08:49 PM
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another pic......kinda blurry
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Justakid
Wow.... Automan, no offence, but i am really not digging your car.. In my opinion a Lexus is a classy, elegant car... Your before pic is fine, but the rims look ugly IMO... Just big and chrome, but weird angles... The scissor doors don't really fit me, but its not that bad.

The after kinda kills me to see a lexus like that, sure you probably dropped a load on the job, but its not really tasteful and doesnt really suit a Lexus. The paint job is kinda ugly, because the GS has body angles, and the line and detailing doesnt fit well with it. Thoes rims look better. IMO the type of style that you had done to the car would fit better with an old caddy.


All the others have pretty good looking before and afters.
Hey Justakid no offense taken. I have been around long enough to know that some people are going to like the car while others will not. It was built as a show car and it does well on the show scene so I am not going to complain. The paint and the lambo doors are probably what helps me win more than anything else and people always tell me that they love it on the street. All of the cars look great and to be honest I have friends that say that all of us are ruining our luxury cars and playing Fast & Furious as adults But look at all the fun and friends that have come as a result of it. I am having a great time doing this so I have learned to take the positive and negative comments in stride.
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by D2-AUTOSPORT
Mark, I did not even remember your car being black man! Super transformation. How is the new home and newlywed life treating you?

-Derrick
Hey Derrick things are going just great man. The house turned out beautiful and marriage has been a blessing as well. Birmingham is actually growing on me and the area is making a lot of positive changes. I look forward to seeing you guys again very soon.
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Automan
Hey Derrick things are going just great man. The house turned out beautiful and marriage has been a blessing as well. Birmingham is actually growing on me and the area is making a lot of positive changes. I look forward to seeing you guys again very soon.

My GF is from Birmingham and her family is still there.. Nice to know that some CL guys are there in case i move...LOL

Keep up the good work Automan... and those comments like the one above in one ear out the other..
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 07:21 AM
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WRINGO is definitely reppin' for the millenium silvers. Nice "after" shots.
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by MrG4Life
WRINGO is definitely reppin' for the millenium silvers. Nice "after" shots.
Mrg4life, thank's for the compliments on the ride! I try to keep it clean and simple!

Originally Posted by alsilverbullet
Thanks wringo for the compliment. I must say you have really stepped up to the plate and put together a beautiful car. You have done a awesome job!!

Al ,I can never thank you enough for all your guidance and inspiration on this modding project! Thank's! Still waiting for the Maya Crew(Pmatrix,Lexusondubs,Alsilverbullet, and Wringo), to get together for a photo shoot!
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 03:35 PM
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Wringo, I am in love with your car.

Very nice.
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 03:54 PM
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To be honest Automan the only thing on your car I didn't like were the rims. After the new set the car is looking great..The paint job is awesome, once you add the 01 tails it will make a big difference...Bottom line you got a hot car and thats all that counts..Dont listen to all the neg comments those people just don't understand the meaning a show car, good luck in 07 bro
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Automan
I am having a great time doing this so I have learned to take the positive and negative comments in stride.
Thats what its all about, if you ahve fun doing something and it doesnt hurt anyone, then nothing should stop you from doing it.

Glad we can be adults here, lots of people i know would have killed anyone that said that to their faces. +rep
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by garbage85
heres a recent pic.......

What headlights are those???
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