Street inspired/look
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From: California
+1 verry mean.
I like the bodykit! What type is it?
Problem is the gs is too slow to seriously drool along with M series and AMG Mercs unless you spend some serious $$$.
VIP is much cheaper with an instant nice look.
And especially in a Country where your are only allowed to drive 80 on the Highway i understand the popularity of VIP.
I drive my gs regulary about 140-160mph on our Autobahn and there is quite a gap int the suspension between a Lexus and a M5.
Yesterday i installed a set of coilovers (Bilstein PSS9 Nürburgring edit) an still it doesnt feel as "safe" in fast curves.
I like the bodykit! What type is it?
Problem is the gs is too slow to seriously drool along with M series and AMG Mercs unless you spend some serious $$$.
VIP is much cheaper with an instant nice look.
And especially in a Country where your are only allowed to drive 80 on the Highway i understand the popularity of VIP.
I drive my gs regulary about 140-160mph on our Autobahn and there is quite a gap int the suspension between a Lexus and a M5.
Yesterday i installed a set of coilovers (Bilstein PSS9 Nürburgring edit) an still it doesnt feel as "safe" in fast curves.
As for speed and high speed handling, I have exceeded an M5 on all counts.
Don't ask me how I know, but <140mph has been achieved on some occaisons
Last edited by RMMGS4; May 12, 2012 at 12:33 AM.
Thumbs up! --> Rmmgs4
Btw, Selfmade your comments did not offend me. Nor was it my intention to offend anyone. My build is for me. Not to impress anyone or live up to someone elses vision. I take alot of inspiration from others on this forum, jefftsai's and rmmgs4 are big inspirations and I've learned alot by reading their threads. Thanks fellas...lol
Btw, Selfmade your comments did not offend me. Nor was it my intention to offend anyone. My build is for me. Not to impress anyone or live up to someone elses vision. I take alot of inspiration from others on this forum, jefftsai's and rmmgs4 are big inspirations and I've learned alot by reading their threads. Thanks fellas...lol
smuv GS3, that blue is nice, with the CF hood and eyelids. That's a nice look. I like the stance too, usually see those wheels on TONS of VIP rides but looks good on yours. I like the matching blue container behind your ride. : )
Smuv, are those wheels AME ? I'm looking to buy a set of AME CX wheels....19" ! LOVE the staggered...siicckk!
Nice choice on paint, too. I'd seriously trade my '01 430 for a GS400 in Spectra Blue in a second! haha
Nice choice on paint, too. I'd seriously trade my '01 430 for a GS400 in Spectra Blue in a second! haha
Thanks. They are Iforged Astras. Offset: front: +20 and Rear: +37 Wheel Finish: Brushed Aluminum + chrome lips and inner barrels. Wheels were built for this car. No spacers, natural camber. No rubbing. Tires: Hankook V12 front: 245/35, Rear: 275/30
Check them out at iforged.com.
Check them out at iforged.com.
Did you have to shave your fenders ? It looks like you did and wouldn't HAD to, so they clear the lips without rubbing?
NICE WHEELS...(and BRAKES!) Car looks awesome.
I just installed the Sage RCA's and LS400 BBK up front... with EBC Redstuff pads (all around)- OMG ! Stops like a Porsche now, compared to OEM. haha
you all are correct, VIP is the newer trend and like most, follow the band wagon. i do not mean to say that i dont appreciate all the work that goes into these machines and i like alot of them. but for me, i like to drive my car "spiritted". but i do think "devil camber" is just rediculous.
please post more race/track inspired gs pics. after all these cars are called "grand sport" (GS) for a reason.
please post more race/track inspired gs pics. after all these cars are called "grand sport" (GS) for a reason.
iforged wheels = SIIIICCKKKK!!!! Love em, man. I just saw a TON of them at (one of the biggest) shows we have here in PA- at Carlisle's (Performance & Style show) last weekend.
Did you have to shave your fenders ? It looks like you did and wouldn't HAD to, so they clear the lips without rubbing?
NICE WHEELS...(and BRAKES!) Car looks awesome.
I just installed the Sage RCA's and LS400 BBK up front... with EBC Redstuff pads (all around)- OMG ! Stops like a Porsche now, compared to OEM. haha
Did you have to shave your fenders ? It looks like you did and wouldn't HAD to, so they clear the lips without rubbing?
NICE WHEELS...(and BRAKES!) Car looks awesome.
I just installed the Sage RCA's and LS400 BBK up front... with EBC Redstuff pads (all around)- OMG ! Stops like a Porsche now, compared to OEM. haha