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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 06:43 AM
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Part 1.
Minor Transformation has Commenced

After my first attempt at the teaser thread that turned out lamo, I’ve been motivated to do a real teaser thread!

So, it has come time to do a minor transformation. After a long and grueling show season last year many people have given me their input as to ideas for the car. They told me what they liked and disliked and I have compiled that list to accommodate my modifications for this year. I really think she’s gonna impress a lot of people this year.

Among the list of sponsors that have stepped up to help me achieve my goal this year are:
Meguiar’s
Dunlop
Mobil 1
Stoner Products
Spectre
Incontrol Designs
DMA Automotive

With support from
Advanced Automotive Concepts

It was time and she needed some new shoes, rubber, some new engine bay stuff, interior bits and pieces, paint work, and a face/nose lift. But, can you guess what all am I getting? (The Asian Mafia is exempt from this segment since they already know my plans). I really hope that the work will pay off. Just wait till next year when I plan on going in the trunk and upgrade the interior and exterior! For now enjoy the not so harsh teaser pics! Any input will be greatly appreciated as well.

This is what she looks like as of a few months ago




This is last night


Looks funny with the intake piping and neon zip tied to the crash bar


The old shoes and rubber
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 06:44 AM
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Part 2.

Ahhhhhh, the new tires courtesy of Dunlop! My new sponsor!




Oh, but where is the bumper? There it is!


But these are going on too, I’m keeping what they look like discrete until I am finished but for those of you who are parts savvy you already know what they look like!


There’s also gonna be some new stuff added in this general area


The interior will be getting some attention as well. Here is what it looks like now


This is gonna take about a month to complete all the way so I’ll keep you all posted! The bumper and new additions to the bumper will be dropped off today!
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 06:58 AM
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Nice! I like what you've done to your GS so far
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 07:02 AM
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Thanks Seize! I started off with the simple mods and never expected to do much. The mod bug hit me and I haven't stopped since! lol
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 07:15 AM
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Looking good CarbonGS. Let me ask you, how do you like the angel eyes? I'm assuming they're from Advanced Automotive Concepts.
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 07:21 AM
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thanks Sexy_Lex and yup they are from AAC. i love them, had them for almost 2 years and no probs! really set the car off from all the other gs' at night
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 07:27 AM
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very nice... i spy your going with 20's it will make your car look 10X's better!
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 07:29 AM
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thanks Aristo6, i sure am going with the 20's. my last teaser thread on those was an upset. lol. but i can't wait. still waiting for the wheels to arrive. were due in this past friday but we'll see.
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 07:38 AM
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i know the feeling.. i have some surprises coming from SRT shhhhhhhhhhh!
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 07:43 AM
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lol, nice! i'm selling my srt intake but that's only because i made up my mind on what i'm doing to the motor in oh 2 years
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 07:48 AM
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good luck buddy!
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 07:50 AM
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thanks again aristo6, can't wait to see what you've got in store from srt! could be a lot of things lol! happy modding!
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 08:18 AM
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looks good
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 08:23 AM
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Thanks GS3T
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 08:53 AM
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Wow, Looks GREAT! Wish I can see it in person
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