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The re-introduction of my GS4!

Old 10-22-07, 09:33 PM
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Default The re-introduction of my GS4!

Since the start of the year, I've been collecting parts to do my car's makeover. I wanted to redo the look of my car to have a more refined and elegant appeal to it. I also wanted to ride lower, so the bodykit had to be higher than the previous kit. And so since early September, the transformation began. Here's a list of what have changed and some specs that might interest some of the members.

1. Switched back to the OEM hood (I had the Veilside hood before)
2. Auto Couture front and rear bumpers, with the fog light openings modified.
3. Pulled my front and rear fenders about another 10mm.
4. Fabricated a set of sideskirts (did't like the Auto Couture sides)
5. Cleared out my 98 taillights and took off the chrome garnish.
6. Took of my Blitz exhaust and currently running stock.
7. Adjust my air suspension to a new lower height.
8. New Wheels and Tires specs:
Fronts: Maya STM / 19x9 +3 / Dunlop 225/35/19
Rears:Maya STM / 19x10.5 +17 / Dunlop 245/35/19

* I might be forgeting a few items, so don't hesitate to ask if you have a question.









Sorry for the night pics, but I just don't have time during the day to take pics till after SEMA.
Old 10-22-07, 09:39 PM
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Wow... That looks fantastic.
Old 10-22-07, 09:41 PM
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Looks awesome! Great job on the wheel fitment
Old 10-22-07, 09:46 PM
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damn...cleannnnnnnnnn
Old 10-22-07, 09:48 PM
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Old 10-22-07, 09:52 PM
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very clean .. love the new wheels and the transformation
Old 10-22-07, 09:55 PM
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holy ****. omg. that, is bad!
Old 10-22-07, 09:56 PM
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nice
I like the 98 tails cleared better than sonar LEDs when not on, but once they are turned on they realy show there age.
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I really like what you've done! I think it's much better than your old setup. Do you still have the Profounds? What are you replacing the Blitz with? And I think a set of chrome handles and chrome trunk bar would finish off the look.

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Old 10-22-07, 10:47 PM
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damn man that hella clean.
Old 10-22-07, 10:47 PM
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wow...incredible!
love the wheels and the way the car drops to the ground haha
hope i can get my car to be like that
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im feelin those wheels much more...nice work
Old 10-22-07, 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by GS FONZy
nice
I like the 98 tails cleared better than sonar LEDs when not on, but once they are turned on they realy show there age.
I agree. Cleared out looks great in the daylight, but at night, the car looks dated.

And I think a different grille (maybe with horizontal slots?) may finish off the front a little better.

Otherwise, the car looks amazing...I especially like that front bumper. And that drop is intoxicating.

Of course, as you already know, an exhaust (or some tips) is certainly needed....that poor rear end looks almost unfinished.

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Wheels LOOK AWESOME!

Those side skirts look good too!
Old 10-22-07, 11:51 PM
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Smile looks sick bro sick.

"Cleared out my 98 taillights and took off the chrome garnish."

did you diy? if soooo. how ? did you pop them in the oven and opened it ?

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