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Old May 8, 2013 | 07:01 PM
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Why can't I have half the body work skills you have... If you were in my area I would seriously pay to get some lessons. You've outdone yourself!
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Old May 8, 2013 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by guesswh0
Wow. Looks amazing! Great work!

I definitely like this a lot better than the 2014 IS. I am not a fan of the 2014s.
Thanks man, I thought about doing this with the 3IS bumper but then again I would have no idea as far as lip options goes, and again I always loved the Five Axis 4GS design

Originally Posted by Tactical
Simply amazing, your bumper looks better then that other one on instagram you posted
thanks man, are u referring to my previous build? bc I havent posted any of these on IG yet

Originally Posted by Wunko
Nice custom work!
Originally Posted by GiantsFan
Looks great bro!
thanks guys
Originally Posted by jadu
looks good the only thing I'd do differently have it a solid color

thank u sir, I wanted to replicate the Five Axis 4GS as much as possible, plus It woulda been kinda plain had I done it all one color, I also painted the roof black, and part of my rear diffuser black


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Why can't I have half the body work skills you have... If you were in my area I would seriously pay to get some lessons. You've outdone yourself!
haha thanks brian
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Old May 8, 2013 | 11:06 PM
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Excellent job on the custom front bumper. Looks very nice and definitely one of a kind, but just doesn't flow well with the 2IS imo. It's too wide, but awesome job nonetheless.
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Old May 9, 2013 | 12:34 AM
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Nice work bro!! now you are really recovered man!! keep it up!!
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Old May 9, 2013 | 01:54 AM
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Killing it as always Remy. Hope to see it in person one day haha.
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Old May 9, 2013 | 05:42 AM
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Waiting to see the final pics with everything installed.....Im tired of teasers!
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Old May 9, 2013 | 08:24 AM
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this...is....awesome..
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Old May 9, 2013 | 08:36 AM
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simply amazing work
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Old May 9, 2013 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by bob4256
Waiting to see the final pics with everything installed.....Im tired of teasers!
agreed, we need to see the molded myRide haha!
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Old May 9, 2013 | 12:33 PM
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Finally exposed!!
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Old May 9, 2013 | 12:56 PM
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You are awesome man, that looks so badass!!!! Can't wait for the final product, that molded MYRide should be awesome!!! Keep up the good work, your build is an inspiration to many of us !!!
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Old May 9, 2013 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by infate
Excellent job on the custom front bumper. Looks very nice and definitely one of a kind, but just doesn't flow well with the 2IS imo. It's too wide, but awesome job nonetheless.
thanks man, I figured it would be a hit or a miss and not for everybody especially with the mixed reactions of when the spindle grill was first revealed

Originally Posted by JasonChang
Nice work bro!! now you are really recovered man!! keep it up!!
Thanks bro, this is pretty much it for me, I don't plan on doing any more major mods

Originally Posted by yammy
Killing it as always Remy. Hope to see it in person one day haha.
Thanks Peter, hit me up when you wanna visit brother

Originally Posted by bob4256
Waiting to see the final pics with everything installed.....Im tired of teasers!
Bob be patient homeboy, you've seen a whole lot more than anybody already lol

Originally Posted by Downtuned
this...is....awesome..
Originally Posted by deadlock23
simply amazing work
thanks fellas

Originally Posted by rookieIS
agreed, we need to see the molded myRide haha!
Originally Posted by NorCalIS
You are awesome man, that looks so badass!!!! Can't wait for the final product, that molded MYRide should be awesome!!! Keep up the good work, your build is an inspiration to many of us !!!
Thanks guys.
Honestly you won't see much of a difference other than having no gaps. I got a late night in the office today so I won't be able to get to finishing the car tonight. After putting on my impact bar getting my hood to shut is nearly impossible. I'm gonna have to cut it a little bit to get it to line up. Hopefully I will get it done tomorrow. I'm dropping my impact bar off to a machine shop in the morning to have it cut. I will reveal all once I piece my car back together



Inside the diffuser I used Lord Fusor 141 a plastic bonding adhesive, I have also placed screws around the bumper to secure the tight fit for the diffuser which I removed and fill the holes after I was finished. 3M tape will only last so long and as most members have had fitment issues with it.
Pros with taking this route
You will have perfect fitment

Cons
This is permanent (The fusor bonds the diffuser to your OEM bumper)

So unless you plan on never changing your rear or have no problems with buying a OEM bumper when you wanna change things up or part out your car do not take this route.




Originally Posted by reyoasian
Finally exposed!!
Yes sir

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Old May 9, 2013 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by RDIS250AWD
Bob be patient homeboy, you've seen a whole lot more than anybody already lol
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Old May 9, 2013 | 01:18 PM
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looks really good, you never disappoint.
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Old May 9, 2013 | 01:18 PM
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I've had a couple PM's asking me for the price of this project, parts alone I spent roughly $1900 in parts and misc. things I had to buy such as sand paper, adhesives etc etc, Labor was free, just costed me my time and sweat, the shop I had it painted at only charged me $1100 since I paid cash, I had the roof, trunk front bumper, sideskirts, and rear diffuser painted.
Parts that were purchased for this build was
1. 2013 GS F sport Bumper
2. Vertex Replica Side Skirts
3. Carking Wald Replica spoiler
4.Myride Replica rear diffuser
5.Nigels JDM GS Fog lamps & fog lamp garnishes
6.AP2 exhaust Tips
7.2013 GS F Sport Grill Surround
8.2013 GS F sport Upper Grill
9.2013 GS F Sport Lower grill

Parts that were carried over from my previous build
1.JDM Visors
2. 2012 headlights
3. Roof spoiler
4. 20" Rohana RC10
5.19" LFA reps
6. Alpine type x 12" subwoofer and enclosure

I have no idea what a body shop would charge for this kind of work I would imagine 4K at the least for the bumper itself based on the amount of time and labor that goes into this vs molding a trunk.

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