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First step in 2005 facelift complete! (updated with second step pics, WIN Front&Side)

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Old 04-25-05, 08:42 AM
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Looks Sick!!! Dave....Congrats ...Are you almost done?
Old 04-25-05, 08:53 AM
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Lol, getting there. A couple more things to do yet. Then I think I'm out of mods .

The above kit is one I bought from Gammalex, the Win Racing II fiberglass kit. I had it repainted and the mesh powdercoated in black chrome. I also got some matching mesh and had it done in black chrome for the grill and to put behind the L-sportline rear spoiler.

One other thing I did to the show was to paint the plastic engine covers. I had thought about getting them covered in CF stuff, but was worried that it wouldn't match the real CF RMM engine cover. If we'd painted them black to match the car, they would have still looked stock (which are black), so I had the shop match the color of the TRD STB and paint them with that cast grey cover. Don't have any really good pics of it, but here's one where you can sort of see one.

Old 04-25-05, 09:08 AM
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Wow Dave, just keeps getting better!!

I dont think members would mind having your GS as "car of the month", even if you are the Admin, your still a member first...........besides,we want to see more pics, mod list,etc

Put it up
Old 04-25-05, 09:10 AM
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I was waiting for someone else to say this before I did
Old 04-25-05, 09:11 AM
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Thanks Steve, I've already been COTM last year so somebody else should get a chance

I'll upload my mod list, gimme a sec
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Originally Posted by SUPRATRD
Wow Dave, just keeps getting better!!

I dont think members would mind having your GS as "car of the month", even if you are the Admin, your still a member first...........besides,we want to see more pics, mod list,etc

Put it up
'

oh he was already

http://www.somniplex.com/gallery/HINCharlotte2005

these are his pics from HIN

great shots
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Originally Posted by DaveGS4
Thanks Steve, I've already been COTM last year so somebody else should get a chance

I'll upload my mod list, gimme a sec
Ok then Dave, at least the updates!
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Here's the latest mod sheet and audio diagram I used at the show.

Full size mod sheet (2mb+) is here


Audio diagram:
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Nice work Dave definitely a show winner What place did you take at HIN
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Originally Posted by LEXUS_KID
Nice work Dave definitely a show winner What place did you take at HIN
I got nuttin but don't mind at all. My car doesn't have all the bling & video screen stuff you need to win at many shows it seems. The guy in the white IS (Eye_S) got best Lexus / third in four door mild and 00LexonDub placed 4th in four door mild . Both deserving and great vehicles.
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WOW I think those judges need to get their EYE'S checked. It shouldn't be about all the bling and crap you can stuff in to your car, I think you have hit the nail on the head with your car smooth, classy, and very clean to detail. Definitely you have a real head turner I can't see nothing for you what class did you enter? You got my vote
Old 04-25-05, 10:19 AM
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Damn, I was about to say "isn't this an old thread?" .....then I saw the new kit. Man, u and Al have been pretty good abt keeping this under wraps. Good job, Dave!!!!!! Good luck with the show, eh?
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WOW Davegs4
In addition to being our administrator, your car is an also authoritative figure
Old 04-25-05, 01:12 PM
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that's the spirit dave, don't mid the trophies, they are probably not going with how you want your car looks anyway. stay where you are, it's awesome already

and i love that mod list
Old 04-25-05, 01:45 PM
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That new bumper looks great Dave. Cant go wrong with a big opening with the IC showing behind it. I also cant believe you didnt take home a trophy. Everyone knows its not always the best that wins though.


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