Notices
VIP Style Discuss Lexus VIP and Lexus VIP Styled cars.

I had some free time today so...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 02:45 PM
  #46  
lightwave76's Avatar
lightwave76
Thread Starter
Lexus Test Driver
CL Folding 100,000
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 1,199
Likes: 0
From: California
Default

I'll be doing a custom suspension set up. It's a secret for now until I'm certain everything will work out
Reply
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 04:05 PM
  #47  
tmf2004's Avatar
tmf2004
5% Club. Killing it!!!
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (15)
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 21,942
Likes: 64
From: FL
Default

Nice pics.. What a transformation.. You should get the look your looking for after its all said and done.. GL..
Reply
Old Jul 10, 2007 | 06:00 PM
  #48  
speedaddic's Avatar
speedaddic
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 4,252
Likes: 5
From: Austin,TX
Default

youre wanted in the gs 2gen forums man...look under aristo fender post
Reply
Old Jul 11, 2007 | 05:21 AM
  #49  
maxmethods's Avatar
maxmethods
Driver
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 129
Likes: 1
From: VA
Default

Originally Posted by lightwave76
Hey everyone,

Last week I stopped by the shop and they were putting on the rest of the kit. I only had time to take a quick shot since they were working on the car so...

Here is part of the rear bumper.




The car should be done sometimes this week hopefully. Sorry with the slow updates, I've been crazy busy. And the chrome bumper trim will be installed once I pick it up from the dealer.

If you see how light hits the body, what color shows up?

I am in love with the mp rear bumper....i LOVE IT. i love how they add the reflectors at the bottom. ahhhh...pure sex.
Reply
Old Jul 11, 2007 | 07:46 AM
  #50  
lightwave76's Avatar
lightwave76
Thread Starter
Lexus Test Driver
CL Folding 100,000
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 1,199
Likes: 0
From: California
Default

Originally Posted by maxmethods
I am in love with the mp rear bumper....i LOVE IT. i love how they add the reflectors at the bottom. ahhhh...pure sex.
The lights are actual working parking lights.
Reply
Old Jul 11, 2007 | 11:33 AM
  #51  
Apex84's Avatar
Apex84
Lead Lap
20 Year Member
Photogenic
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 3,779
Likes: 0
From: Baltimore - Las Vegas
Default

Def looking good. Can't wait to see the finished product.
Reply
Old Jul 11, 2007 | 01:14 PM
  #52  
TAMR_GUS98's Avatar
TAMR_GUS98
Lexus Champion
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,313
Likes: 4
From: NorCal
Default

Hey it's wed. Did you pick up the chrome bumper mouldings yet.............COUSIN!!LOL SHHHHHHH!

Your car is gonna be HAWT! Can't wait to see it.
-Will
Reply
Old Jul 17, 2007 | 12:35 AM
  #53  
lightwave76's Avatar
lightwave76
Thread Starter
Lexus Test Driver
CL Folding 100,000
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 1,199
Likes: 0
From: California
Default

I picked up the car today. Since I have some other mods to take care of, I'm leaving stocks on for now. And the ride height is well high since when I'm tucked the front bumper 3.5 inches off the ground. Also I can't get in many places with the car low. But it will sitting in a garage until the other mods are done.

Can you find the newest mod aside from the kit?

The color on the car is a silver base with gold pearl. 5 coats of paint.










My JP's are sitting in the house. My front tires are worn down.
Reply
Old Jul 17, 2007 | 06:19 AM
  #54  
Seize's Avatar
Seize
Loves Snickerdoodles!
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 19,740
Likes: 75
From: San Diego, California
Default

The kit looks great....when you put the wheels back on it's going to look awesome
Reply
Old Jul 17, 2007 | 07:11 AM
  #55  
Hameed's Avatar
Hameed
EV ftw!!!
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 9,027
Likes: 598
From: Lake Ontario
Default

The quality of the paint job looks just FANTASTIC!!! The kit looks absolutely amazing too!

I can see a couple of new mods - the LED tails (with the two round circles), the Euro style side blinkers on the front fenders and perhaps the round fogs in the kit?

You need to upgrade those fogs to an HID system to match the headlights.
Reply
Old Jul 17, 2007 | 07:43 AM
  #56  
lightwave76's Avatar
lightwave76
Thread Starter
Lexus Test Driver
CL Folding 100,000
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 1,199
Likes: 0
From: California
Default

Hameed, Sieze thanks for the compliments.

Hammed your right about the HID's in the fogs. After seeing Henry and Will's cars, I know I'll have to upgraded to 6000K for the headlights and fogs.

some things that can't be seen are instead of using clips I actually put bolts where clips were holding the inner fender liners. I replaced both yesterday as well.

I also started to fatmat (dynamat alternative) my rear seats and trunk. Last night my hands looked like a smurf after pressing the material for hours.
Reply
Old Jul 17, 2007 | 08:30 AM
  #57  
speedaddic's Avatar
speedaddic
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 4,252
Likes: 5
From: Austin,TX
Default

Looks great Chris, my partner @ our bodyshop wanted to do the black bars kinda like yours but just the bars...man, I shouldve done that. I'm glad I didn't buy Scaras too lol! Nice JP grille. Gotta locate a set of inner led's to match the tails now. two thumbs up man!
Reply
Old Jul 17, 2007 | 08:43 AM
  #58  
speedaddic's Avatar
speedaddic
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 4,252
Likes: 5
From: Austin,TX
Default

Originally Posted by lightwave76
I also started to fatmat (dynamat alternative) my rear seats and trunk. Last night my hands looked like a smurf after pressing the material for hours.
use a dynamat roller

I think you should post more pics up...but in the 2gen GS forums
Reply
Old Jul 17, 2007 | 09:52 AM
  #59  
TAMR_GUS98's Avatar
TAMR_GUS98
Lexus Champion
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,313
Likes: 4
From: NorCal
Default

Looking good Chris. The fit on the JP grill looks awsome! Get those HID fogs soon. Let me know when you want to rewire your fog relay.
-Will
Btw, on the bolts you replaced the plastic clips for the inner fender liners. What if you bottom out and the tire rubbs against those bolts. Just a thought.

Last edited by TAMR_GUS98; Jul 17, 2007 at 09:56 AM.
Reply
Old Jul 17, 2007 | 10:53 AM
  #60  
lightwave76's Avatar
lightwave76
Thread Starter
Lexus Test Driver
CL Folding 100,000
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 1,199
Likes: 0
From: California
Default

Originally Posted by speedaddic
use a dynamat roller

I think you should post more pics up...but in the 2gen GS forums

Yea I have to buy a wooden one. I had a plastic one, but it is garbage. I almost broke it pressing too hard.

I'll post up the pics in the forums. And I'll be eventually selling the JP's. I need a more aggressive offset once I finished the shaving and rolling, plus the front fenders are wider as is.
Reply



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 09:09 AM.