Notices
GS - 2nd Gen (1998-2005) Discussion about the second generation GS300, GS400 and GS430 (1998 - 2005)

My Custom Carbon Tag

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 8, 2008 | 10:10 AM
  #31  
PushinLEX's Avatar
PushinLEX
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,561
Likes: 2
From: Killa Kali KING
Default

Whether Street, VIP, Executive, Racing, Sleeper, Cruiser, Showstopper or whatever. Your car is your car and should be unique and to your OWN liking. Who gives a crap what "category" people think you car falls under? I'd rather opt to not be in a generalized category but to be a in a category of my own, or better yet create my own category.


Carbongs, I would seriously contemplate wat DaShockeris recommending. Some of those JDM plates with carbon garish look very nice and clean. I really like how your custom plate turned out, but honestly, I think Street - VIP is a bit cheesy, not to say that your car is at all. I really love how your car is coming along, your dedication is second to none, but I would have done everything the same, but would have put "carbongs" instead of "Street - VIP". Moreover, instead of metal lettering, I would have either had the lettering wrapped in carbon fiber by your shop or use black pearl emblem lettering.

GL buddy!
Reply
Old Jan 8, 2008 | 10:30 AM
  #32  
carbongs's Avatar
carbongs
Thread Starter
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 4,153
Likes: 3
From: ga
Default

thanks everyone, i don't think i'll be using a plate at all at shows now lol. makes a good garage piece
Reply
Old Jan 8, 2008 | 02:16 PM
  #33  
veritek's Avatar
veritek
Lexus Champion
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,537
Likes: 1
From: GA
Default

Originally Posted by carbongs
thanks everyone, i don't think i'll be using a plate at all at shows now lol. makes a good garage piece
What?! After all the effort? Bro, you need to use it!!! It's innovative and looks great IMO. Don't let all the criticism change your mind. It's your car, it's a great idea, and the execution was well done.
Reply
Old Jan 8, 2008 | 02:28 PM
  #34  
Stage3's Avatar
Stage3
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 7,379
Likes: 0
From: Tampa, FL
Default

Excellent work!

You know, I've had something like that sitting in my sock drawer for something like 3 years... hmmm... I still don't have a clue what I'm going to do with it... But, it's carbon and it's delicious!

Reply
Old Jan 8, 2008 | 09:39 PM
  #35  
speedaddic's Avatar
speedaddic
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 4,252
Likes: 5
From: Austin,TX
Default

Originally Posted by pxrlex
It looks like its for a honda ... kinda cheesie .. and the T is little crooked ?
thanks for the chuckle...

CarbonGS has always taken critisizm really well

I don't think I need to add to the VIP negativity...you probably already got what they were saying.
Reply
Old Jan 8, 2008 | 09:50 PM
  #36  
BigGene's Avatar
BigGene
Driver
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 130
Likes: 0
From: La
Default

Alright no one should take this personally(I'm just joking ), but Carbongs if you've seen Katt William's stand up there is one thing to remember -

"People are going to hate regardless, get that fantasy world out of your head. A haters job is to hate, so let them hate. If you have 20 haters now you need to figure out how to get to 40 by the end of the summer."

Looking good, keep doing what you're doing!
Reply
Old Jan 8, 2008 | 10:44 PM
  #37  
PushinLEX's Avatar
PushinLEX
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,561
Likes: 2
From: Killa Kali KING
Default

Haha Kat Williams is hilarious!
Reply
Old Jan 8, 2008 | 10:52 PM
  #38  
sleeper408's Avatar
sleeper408
Moderator
15 Year Member
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 6,210
Likes: 24
From: NorCal
Default

The idea is great, but I'd rather do your CL name like someone else suggested. It'll be more of verification if you get spotted on the road by other members, perhaps noobs.
Reply
Old Jan 9, 2008 | 06:58 AM
  #39  
carbongs's Avatar
carbongs
Thread Starter
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 4,153
Likes: 3
From: ga
Default

i'll keep these suggestions in mind
Reply
Old Jan 9, 2008 | 09:11 AM
  #40  
flipicanez's Avatar
flipicanez
Lead Lap
CL Folding 500,000
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 710
Likes: 2
From: Illinois
Default

Whatever it may be called or labeled, your car ranks up there among many others on this site for uniqueness and quality of what your art is trying to say. I only wish I had the ***** and the money to make my GS half as kool as yours.

BTW I likes the carbon plate idea. Its totally different and would look good in a show.
Reply
Old Jan 9, 2008 | 10:54 AM
  #41  
excluesive's Avatar
excluesive
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 4,563
Likes: 5
From: NYC
Default

is there a reason why u didnt do carbon on the whole thing like Stage3's plate?
Reply
Old Jan 9, 2008 | 12:33 PM
  #42  
carbongs's Avatar
carbongs
Thread Starter
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 4,153
Likes: 3
From: ga
Default

Originally Posted by flipicanez
Whatever it may be called or labeled, your car ranks up there among many others on this site for uniqueness and quality of what your art is trying to say. I only wish I had the ***** and the money to make my GS half as kool as yours.

BTW I likes the carbon plate idea. Its totally different and would look good in a show.
thanks man! it really means a lot to hear that from another member.

Originally Posted by excluesive
is there a reason why u didnt do carbon on the whole thing like Stage3's plate?
yeah, the sheet i had wasn't as wide. it was scrap carbon
Reply
Old Jan 9, 2008 | 04:20 PM
  #43  
phillygs3's Avatar
phillygs3
Pole Position
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 2,834
Likes: 1
From: Philly...Born and raised
Default

I say put it on . **** everyone jk lol. nah man if you like it rock it who cares what people think its your car. if you wanna call it street vip then call it that. You seem like a pretty cool guy bro. do what you like
Reply
Old Jan 9, 2008 | 04:38 PM
  #44  
carbongs's Avatar
carbongs
Thread Starter
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 4,153
Likes: 3
From: ga
Default

hey thanks for the vote of confidence! lol i think i will have it on at shows lol
Reply
Old Jan 10, 2008 | 03:14 PM
  #45  
bluelex's Avatar
bluelex
Lexus Fanatic
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 11,243
Likes: 6
From: USA
Default

Well, I gotta say T. You really take it all in stride well. I wouldn't get caught up in naming your ride or trying to classify it. I just call mine bluelex style. Call yours carbon style. Enjoy what you've done its very different.
Reply



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 10:54 AM.