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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 08:20 AM
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First and foremost I would like to apologize to the mods for my recent inadverted error and mistake when I posted this thread originally. I have fixed what needed to be fixed. Thanks - I know you guys were just doing your jobs!

Well most of you know that I have 2 GS-es, a GS3 and a GS4. Well, the GS3 is sitting in the garage undergoing some engine bay cosmetic upgrades among other things. The GS4, however, is getting another phase change!

Can you guess what is getting done to the GS4?

This is the GS3 as last seen



The GS4 as last seen looked like this



Here are pics of the GS4 today at my shop where we have torn it apart starting the change process.











Now the trunk set up is just stupid. This ginormous box has got to go. I will be making a new custom box and making it a more clean install with some room for groceries.



Give me a couple of weeks guys to complete the GS4. The GS3 will be ready to come out and play again in the next couple of days.
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 08:21 AM
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hey thanks guys again for your feedback, here are the updates from today. did the trunk today. i know it isn't 100% professional. it works for me though. clean, simple, and i still have room for groceries.

here's the box before i did anything with it. just crazy big and no room for anything.



so, i cut the box in the rear to the depth specified applicable on crutchfield for my speakers and then resealed it. i wanted to make sure they had enough room to hit hard but also give me my trunk space back.



from further away



I made a faceplate for my system by using 1/2" mdf board.



testing out the amp location



This is the result



Closer up, I know I need to clean up more i.e. vacuum up all the mess.

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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 08:23 AM
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Well, i've gotten a lot done today at the shop with the help of SuperStar-Customs. They tinted the tail lights for the GS4. We did a simple smoke and clear. It is about 20% tint comparable to window tint.



I put the rear seats back together and buttoned her all up.



Painted the calipers red with a cheap Duplicolor brush on kit. Should look nice sitting behind the black Donz Montanas.





These are all the pieces that have been primed to paint black to match the car. I wetsanded them prior to primer.



Hooked back up the Kenwood double din dvd receiver. A friend and team mate of mine did the initial wiring up of the head unit.



This was the bass remote **** that i was talking about earlier. CarbonIS had the idea to put it in the ashtray. I just executed the install.





Here are the new H.I.D. ballasts from a local source. They are shiney and polished. I got 6000k's.



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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 08:24 AM
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More updates to come tomorrow...
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 09:44 AM
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that is looking good!!!

as far as being in pieces
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 09:53 AM
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Looks nice! where is SuperStar-Customs? and do you know who owns the shop??? I think it might be a friend of mine!
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 09:55 AM
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Very nicely done.
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 09:56 AM
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i think the original thread was closed..

nice upgrades, and keep us updated.
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 10:29 AM
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Nice job T.....
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 10:42 AM
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why didn't you spray the calipers? i can see the paint dripping on the calipers...

and I really think you should get hood struts lol.

keep us updated though
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 12:42 PM
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Has someone been hitting up the Kenwood Outlet Store off of Jimmy Carter?
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 01:00 PM
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chin,

where is the Kenwood Outlet store on jimmy carter located? Whats the major crossroads? I want to check it out.
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 01:15 PM
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good job man. Thats ALOT of work.
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeyK02
that is looking good!!!

as far as being in pieces
lol thanks, yeah it is getting buttoned up now.

Originally Posted by kevs98GS4
Looks nice! where is SuperStar-Customs? and do you know who owns the shop??? I think it might be a friend of mine!
you have pm! it probably is!

Originally Posted by URDONE
Very nicely done.
thanks! i appreciate it!

Originally Posted by milky
i think the original thread was closed..

nice upgrades, and keep us updated.
yeah i did something i wasn't supposed to do but mgt. told me what i did wrong so i fixed it.

Originally Posted by bluelex
Nice job T.....
thanks A! (lol no big A this time)

Originally Posted by Coco-bun
why didn't you spray the calipers? i can see the paint dripping on the calipers...

and I really think you should get hood struts lol.

keep us updated though
lol yeah, i rushed the last coat of caliper paint. let's just say i was lazy. either way i sanded them down today to a smooth finish and cleared them. no more drips. and the struts are getting fixed, just have to go pick them up from the dealer.

Originally Posted by Chin
Has someone been hitting up the Kenwood Outlet Store off of Jimmy Carter?
actually no, we have connections with a local distributor. lol but i do frequent the outlet store.

Originally Posted by c.r.e.a.m.
chin,

where is the Kenwood Outlet store on jimmy carter located? Whats the major crossroads? I want to check it out.
it is off of jimmy carter at the antique mall right past rec warehouse and rooms to go outlet.

Originally Posted by LXXTASY
good job man. Thats ALOT of work.
thanks i appreciate it. it isn't done yet though
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 03:29 PM
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Nice work Tony.. You always have somthing in the works.. LOL.. The GS4 is going to look just as good as the GS3.. Two stunning GS's.. Congrats
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