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Third gen GS kit / Vertex T&E demo car (merged threads)

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Old 02-12-08, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by macd7919
I like it personally. I wouldn't get rid of my Gs that makes 450+ whp to buy a 3gs, that would be ridiculous. I was actually going to be getting my front end resprayed to freshen things up but I might go this route depending on the reply I get from vertex. Either way, everyone has their own opinion but I think it looks good.

Emerald, I like the car in your sig, which I assume is yours, but the Vertex 2gs kit has a very very similar front fascia to your car except for the headlights so I assume it's not the style of the bumper that you don't like. I think the headlights look nice, so many people want to do projector retro's and this address that problem as well. Not knocking your style in any way, just trying to see it from the other persons point of view as exactly what it is you don't like.

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The Fascias are just fine....

I like the 2G...I like the 3G...but not a combo of both. These are 2 different cars.

I gotta agree with 'UberNoob' on his take on these "Conversions"
Old 02-12-08, 01:36 PM
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I think it looks interesting but I wouldn't do it.....
Old 02-17-08, 01:27 PM
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Great opinions here! Yes this kit is not for everyone, but it is an option to choose from. We at T&E/Vertex USA offer something new for 2GS owners. Pictures can't do it justice in this case. Our response from Tokyo Auto Salon from American and Japanese enthusiasts both like the conversion and the body lines as a result of the conversion.

Again, this is a huge undertaking and just another option for 2GS owners who are looking for something different and unique. We can't please everyone in this industry and we don't want to. Everyone has different tastes and styles...and that is what makes automotive tuning so special. Yet, this is just another flavor of tuning.

For those who like the conversion, like what you like and try not to get influenced by the other opinions on here. But be respectful of all and think of your project thoroughly.

Execute, calculate, perform and deliver!
Old 02-17-08, 02:19 PM
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looks good , but that chrome around the grill got to go, next thing you know you will be trying to get the 3rd gen interior and the money you spent you could of bought the whole car. by the way what inches are those rims , its hot.
Old 02-17-08, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by kitsune
http://www.more-japan.com/VIE_zweel20.php

I believe they are SSR Vienna Zweel





Mike
They look like that but they are really Volk Progressiv TS

Old 03-14-08, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by UberNoob
JDM conversions are another matter, that is still converting from same car in one region to the same car in another region
all in all its the same car

but this isnt the same car
2GS and 3GS arent the same at all
its like putting a cat's head on a lion's body

or jeremy clarkson's head on richard hammond's body
it just aint right
i must agree. it is not the same car. kinda reminds me the wild car conversions back in the day.
Old 03-15-08, 11:11 AM
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looks clean, i kinda like the look of it.. its kinda agressive but the headlights and the taillights dont match very well
Old 03-16-08, 01:16 PM
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I think its a perfect combo because I love the front of 3rd gen but hate the rear its to bubbled out it looks fat and sluggish. Hence I don't think I would ever by a 3rd gen.
Old 01-16-09, 12:10 PM
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love the look but way to much for the kit w/o the lights? wish i had the $ for that conversion
Old 01-16-09, 12:54 PM
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Look mean...but the rear bumper only have 1 exhaust cut out....
Old 01-16-09, 03:03 PM
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WTF is going on what im seeing now is insane
when i saw the pic i said wow nice 3gs but then i noticed the doors i said big world
wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow
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