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Some pics, Dave's GS Makeover (updated with Part 3 - HRE, Brembo, new ICE)

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Old 04-10-04, 11:06 AM
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Wow, very nice setup, DaveGS4. Everytime I see a black color like yours, the more I want my next car to be black. Doing a 180 away from my PDW!
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Originally posted by GS3Tek
Wow, very nice setup, DaveGS4. Everytime I see a black color like yours, the more I want my next car to be black. Doing a 180 away from my PDW!
Man, don't let 1SickLex hear you.
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Originally posted by GS3Tek
Wow, very nice setup, DaveGS4. Everytime I see a black color like yours, the more I want my next car to be black. Doing a 180 away from my PDW!
Black looks amazing when shiny clean. But you'd better be prepared to put in some work (or pay) to keep it shiny and clean.
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Dave - looks awesome as always. Amazing job they did on the TTE lip! Although I bet you'll still eventually get the L-Sportline front bumper though to go with your new posterior.

Can't wait to see 'the rest of the story'...

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Old 04-10-04, 12:16 PM
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Originally posted by Neo
Man, don't let 1SickLex hear you.
Is 1Sicklex a hardcore of PDW or just truly against BLACK color?
Old 04-11-04, 05:53 AM
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New mods look sweet Dave!!
Old 04-11-04, 09:18 AM
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Thanks guys! Can't wait for it all to come together myself.

Originally posted by lexforlife
do you plan on putting back the chrome strips also was that bra 1 piece or 2 piece
Yes, they'll go back on eventually . Bra is two piece - one for the hood, one for the lower bumper. The rear is definitely hard to get right now, I believe I sneaked my order in with Steve just before a bunch of others came in and I got the last one in stock (thanks Carson Toyota!).

Originally posted by GS3Tek
Is 1Sicklex a hardcore of PDW or just truly against BLACK color?
1Sick is THE hardcore PDW OG.

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Old 04-12-04, 05:37 AM
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Looking good, Dave. Of course, you know what I'm really looking forward to is the completion of Phase II
Old 04-12-04, 08:51 AM
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looking good bro.......I must resis t from modding but you guys make it so hard
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Thumbs up Saw the car....

in person, you guys should see the mold job of the TTE lip. Can't even tell, looks like it came from the factory.....Dave has a really really nice vehicle, wait until the finish product is done. Don't worry Dave, your seceret is safe with me!



-R-

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Originally posted by bitkahuna
Black looks amazing when shiny clean. But you'd better be prepared to put in some work (or pay) to keep it shiny and clean.
Now that is VERY true. =) Especially in the spring w/ all the pollen/dust in the air.
I really like that molding job for the TTE lip....NICE touch...good idea and great looking finish.
Old 04-12-04, 10:19 AM
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Excellent beginning to your makeover Dave! Your car inspired me to mod my car back in November of 2002 when I bought mine. Our tastes in mods seem to be very similar and I also plan to eventually add the L-sportline rear bumper to my long list of mods!

Did you see my Makeover Part II in the suspension handling section?
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Nice job Dave!! That molded TTE lip looks great....something I should consider in the future.

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hay dave if I were you I'd mask up the exposed lip area dont want any nicks
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That TTE lip install is the cleanest one I've ever seen... sweet! And the paint... WOW!... especially with it being black. When you put on the new lights, your car is gonna be off the hook!


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