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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 | 02:56 PM
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I also cant believe you didnt take home a trophy. Everyone knows its not always the best that wins though.
Well, the sad part of it is that show-winning car and well-modded classy car don't always mean the same thing.
Old 04-25-05 | 08:20 PM
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Yeah, screw 'em. You are a winner here....and we are 30,000+ strong Lexus enthusiasts. We know a good toyota/lexus when we see one.
Old 04-25-05 | 09:08 PM
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Well, the sad part of it is that show-winning car and well-modded classy car don't always mean the same thing.
Often times its whoever can shove the most crap inside and outside the car, even if it doesnt fit or belong.
Old 04-25-05 | 09:14 PM
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SICK !!!!!!!!
Loving the whole thing from bumper to bumper!!!!


Just SICK man... SICK!!!
Old 04-25-05 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Neo
Well, the sad part of it is that show-winning car and well-modded classy car don't always mean the same thing.

Yup, well said... You almost have to cross over into bling land to win anything at the shows... Don't forget the fake LV interior and the 12 monitors you need.

Dave's car is a perfect example of why we need VIP in full force at car shows. It's unfair to have to bling your car out to win.

Car looks great Dave..Keep up the great work man!

Congrats to 00lexondub for placing at HIN...
Old 04-25-05 | 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by LXOGOOD
Yup, well said... You almost have to cross over into bling land to win anything at the shows... Don't forget the fake LV interior and the 12 monitors you need.

Dave's car is a perfect example of why we need VIP in full force at car shows. It's unfair to have to bling your car out to win.

Car looks great Dave..Keep up the great work man!

Congrats to 00lexondub for placing at HIN...
that's why, to be honest, i dont' feel much about shows. if just to show the car like dave did, awesome. for teh trophies? nah
Old 04-25-05 | 10:56 PM
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all i can say its amazing work! nice car! and keep us update it!
Old 04-26-05 | 04:58 AM
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what else can i say....

Dave, your car is just flat out sick!
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dave

two words only "bad ***" your car should hve taken the show with ease ..
Old 04-26-05 | 08:34 AM
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I'mm not easy to convince but I must say your ride is now OFFICIALLY:

"OFF THE MOTHER FREAKIN' HOOK!!!!"

CONGRATS.

IF I was judging, you definately would have taken home some bling!

I really really love the front bumper. Who's is that?

Great job on the spec sheets as well.

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I really really love the front bumper. Who's is that?
It's Win Racing. It is the bumper (and sides) that were on GammaLex's car.
Old 04-26-05 | 10:13 AM
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It's Win Racing. It is the bumper (and sides) that were on GammaLex's car.

Atleast they went to a good home. I was hoping that whover bought it was gonna have an intercooler. We need more pics Dave. Some daytime ones.
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Originally Posted by GammaLex
Atleast they went to a good home. I was hoping that whover bought it was gonna have an intercooler. We need more pics Dave. Some daytime ones.
gamma you definitely sold the kits to the right person
Old 04-26-05 | 10:26 AM
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at shows they look for cars that have the most mods not the car that looks the cleanest,
the more OUTRAGES your car the points you get. they look for cars that make people stop and look, even if they stop to look at it because of the crap they put on or to admire it, as long as you can make people stop and look at your car you will win at shows, thats why people put all those stupid cotton ***** around the wheels and under neath it some car shows do have a J-SPEC,JDM,VIP catagory.
Old 04-26-05 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by GammaLex
Atleast they went to a good home. I was hoping that whover bought it was gonna have an intercooler. We need more pics Dave. Some daytime ones.
It really looks great with that peeking out of there doesn't it Al ? Not sure if you can tell the black chrome vs the way you had it on the mesh, but it looks good. It'll probably be next week before I can roll the car out and get some better pics due to some work & personal (wedding in MD to attend) committments this week / weekend.

The bodyshop had some substantial fittment trials getting the sideskirts to go on and align (especially around the chrome strip). I still have one area I'm going to go back to them on for some more work on fittment.

Originally Posted by HKS_GS430
thats why people put all those stupid cotton ***** around the wheels and under neath it
Ah, that's where I went wrong I was just scattering Q-tips under my car

Lol, nothing wrong with a good show setup though - 00lexondub had a cool setup with strobes, ropes and lighting around his GS. Was definitely not the cotton ball approach and it drew a lot of attention to the car. Just got to figure out how to do it right. Perhaps some razor wire around the car next time.

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