Some pics, Dave's GS Makeover (updated with Part 3 - HRE, Brembo, new ICE)
A little more boost and you'll be at W211 E55 AMG territory 
04-19-04, 07:53 PM
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Originally posted by jmecbr900
Funny thing is that most of the S/C cars are BLACK. Is there a reason for that?
Funny thing is that most of the S/C cars are BLACK. Is there a reason for that?
04-20-04, 05:54 PM
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Since this got bumped up a little... got my exhaust tips on today. I was really tired of rolling around feeling like I was driving a riced out car with a big body kit and a teeny little exhaust under the back of it because of how inset my exhaust was with the L-sportline rear.
I've had these new style Borla tips sitting around for at least nine months planning to put them on w/ my stock rear valence. I decided I couldn't wait for an entire new exhaust and I should at least try them out with the L-sportline. I mean, my exhaust is Borla already, why shouldn't I put Borla tips on it after lengthing the pipes a little to line the exhaust up with the bumper? If I don't like it, I can break them off and put on a different set of tips or an entirely new exhaust.
I think I like the way it came out. Probably will keep it for a while (at least until I see the Carson Tuned Exhaust in person ).
Thanks guys for all the compliments. I'll post a short term / long term writeup on what its like after I learn to launch, shift and drive with all the added power.
More to come on the final episode of my Spring makeover trilogy within the next couple of months. Except this time the dark side wins 
I've had these new style Borla tips sitting around for at least nine months planning to put them on w/ my stock rear valence. I decided I couldn't wait for an entire new exhaust and I should at least try them out with the L-sportline. I mean, my exhaust is Borla already, why shouldn't I put Borla tips on it after lengthing the pipes a little to line the exhaust up with the bumper? If I don't like it, I can break them off and put on a different set of tips or an entirely new exhaust.
I think I like the way it came out. Probably will keep it for a while (at least until I see the Carson Tuned Exhaust in person
). Thanks guys for all the compliments. I'll post a short term / long term writeup on what its like after I learn to launch, shift and drive with all the added power.
More to come on the final episode of my Spring makeover trilogy within the next couple of months
. Except this time the dark side wins
04-20-04, 06:28 PM
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Love the tips with the rear bumper - looks EXCELLENT. I see you've also completely debadged your car - was it always like that!? (My alzheimers is kicking in 
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04-20-04, 06:36 PM
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Originally posted by bitkahuna
Love the tips with the rear bumper - looks EXCELLENT. I see you've also completely debadged your car - was it always like that!? (My alzheimers is kicking in )
Love the tips with the rear bumper - looks EXCELLENT. I see you've also completely debadged your car - was it always like that!? (My alzheimers is kicking in
)
For now I'm going to enjoy people thinking I've got a GS300
. SU-PRISE
04-20-04, 07:03 PM
#89
Originally posted by DaveGS4
Nah, they're just off the car for now as part of Phase 2. I had the trunk wet sanded to get rid of some acid rain spots. I'll put 'em back on with Phase 3.
For now I'm going to enjoy people thinking I've got a GS300. SU-PRISE
Nah, they're just off the car for now as part of Phase 2. I had the trunk wet sanded to get rid of some acid rain spots. I'll put 'em back on with Phase 3.
For now I'm going to enjoy people thinking I've got a GS300
. SU-PRISE
I can't even imagine what this thing pulls like on the highway now. I'm still hesitant to jump on mine with the stock motor. Too many state boys around in PA. Have fun and be safe, Dave!!