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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 11:53 PM
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GAME OVER FELLAS........I had the honors to take pictures of this beautiful beast- GATO back from the dead. 5 month project.......The pics are self explanatory......please enjoy

anyone that would like to see GATO's build thread.....here it is:

http://www.vipstylecars.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=26034

try not to all over your monitor..........

(bonus cars added as well .......including mine )























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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 12:24 AM
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CLEAN!!!!!!!!! Just one word....... Looks hot guys. Nice way to represent Dallas!!! Lol. My car can't hang with your Jun!!! Wekfest? Keep up the nice work guys. I wish I had time to show again........ looks fun I miss it.
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 02:56 AM
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What did he do to the wood?
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 03:17 AM
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Beautiful work and stunning pics guys

The front lower design reminds me a little of the Win Racing piece on my former GS but more classy instead of aggressive

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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 05:07 AM
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I just went through the build thread and it's hard to argue with all the incredible work that went into it but the pinstripe interior is not doing it for me. I know that it looks so good in person but on pictures, not so much. As for the rest, incredible. The work that went to get the wheel fitment right instead of running more camber is truly top-notch. The custom rear and the muffler tips, amazing. The stitching on the seats, wow. Well done, well done.
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 05:12 AM
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This is exactly why I switched from a SC to a LS, my plans are to be similar as yours. Love it!
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 05:48 AM
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LEXUS = The relentless pursuit of perfection.

GOAL ACHIEVED! :
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 06:07 AM
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Holy Hell!!!! That thing is sick! i love the BBK and the matching pinstriping down the side. Great touch
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 07:03 AM
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Wow! That's... not my thing by a long shot, but I can sure respect the work. The exhaust panel integration is especially clean and interesting.
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 07:24 AM
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Insane how good this came out!
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 07:31 AM
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pure niceness... the wheel well's of that car couldn't be any better
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 07:32 AM
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Outrageously HOOTTT!! Props to both of you, your cars are simply AMAZING
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 08:33 AM
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Jun and Gato are definitely settinng the high bar on their cars. I love Jun's rims and love the things Gato did to his car. I loved it when Tommi had it but you stepped it up tremendously!! Jun, you rubbing at all? What work you have into the fenders? Just curious, I am new to the VIP thing.....
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 08:34 AM
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That's some high $$ rework there

Love the exhaust setup but black vs silver panel would of blend in better but that's just me.

Great job GATO, Junjdm, you're is looking mighty fine too
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 09:32 AM
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siiiiiick rear bumper work
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