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Link13's 1GS Debut - New Wheels / Aero / Paint & More!

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Old 01-26-09 | 12:55 PM
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Default Link13's 1GS Debut - New Wheels / Aero / Paint & More!

Hey guys, we have been working behind the scenes with link13 on his 1GS for a few months now. The car previously was stock with 20" ZONE Wheels and Eibach springs.

Well I guess good ole Matt, got jealous of his brother SoCalGS having all the modding fun, and got on board!! The car went into Backyard Creations with faded paint, and cracked leather, and came out a rolling work of art!! New paint, new kit, new leather, new audio and new wheels!!!

The bro's will be getting together soon for a full shoot, but I just wanted to post a little teaser to get the ball rolling!!

I saw this car in person last week, and the paint is truly incredible!! Bob's car has the visual pizzaz with the 3tone nad CF and all, but I just kept being drawn to this navy blue!!! Its so deep and just sooooo clean. (I guess that fact that my 1GS was also navy blue doesn't help). Backyard did a phenomenal job with the respray, it looks like it rolled off the assembly line with this Indigo Ink color! When you combine the color, and the reflection of the spokes off the chrome lips when the car is rolling, you get alot of action!.

EXTERIOR / AERO:
VEILSIDE FULL KIT
NEW HEADLIGHTS
NEW WINDSHIELD
FULL BODY REPAINT - SC430 INDIGO INK PEARL

WHEELS:
D2FORGED VS5
20x9.5 - 2.5" LIP
20x11 - 3.5" LIP
BBC FINISH - Brushed Aluminum Spoke Face, Hi-Polished Windows, Chrome lip
TOYO PROXES 4
255/30-20 & 295/25-20

LOWERING:
TANABE SPRINGS

INTERIOR / ICE:
FULL LEATHER / ALCANTARA REWRAP
ALPINE HU - more to come!!







Old 01-26-09 | 01:00 PM
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looks amazing, nicely done
Old 01-26-09 | 01:01 PM
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Very nice and clean...
Old 01-26-09 | 01:01 PM
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WOW that a transformation!!
Old 01-26-09 | 01:03 PM
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Looks like a brand new car.

Maybe needs some coilovers to go a little lower.
Old 01-26-09 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by chrispy
Looks like a brand new car.

Maybe needs some coilovers to go a little lower.
Yes, I've been looking out for some, but I'm going with a slightly taller tire first to fill the gap. Hopefully that will do it. If not, the bank account will end up a bit lighter.

Derrick, it was great to meet you and Stefan last week. You guys are great and that was fun having you out this way. You guys are welcome back any time!
Old 01-26-09 | 01:53 PM
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The GS looks awesome, congrats! I was reading your sig forever, I thought the transformation would never come.
Old 01-26-09 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by mex lex
The GS looks awesome, congrats! I was reading your sig forever, I thought the transformation would never come.
Thank you for the kind words. I appreciate it!
Old 01-26-09 | 04:37 PM
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extremly clean, awsome job
Old 01-26-09 | 05:21 PM
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fracking beautiful. congrats on a wonderful car. I'd like a low frontal shot of the front fascia to see how the kit looks from that direction!
Old 01-26-09 | 06:10 PM
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Thanks everyone. I'll do a complete photoshoot on it soon. It's got new leather and the whole nine yards. This is like a 15 year old new car now!
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Looking good sir
Old 01-26-09 | 06:25 PM
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looks amazing man, i desperately need a paint job too..

i say coilovers and a BBK and your set!
Old 01-26-09 | 09:07 PM
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Nice transformation!
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Very nice...!



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