First step in 2005 facelift complete! (updated with second step pics, WIN Front&Side)
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I was a little worried at first, but I really like it! The kit in pictures was right on the borderline of 'too agressive' for my mild mannered tastes but in person it actually looks much better than in pictures! The bodyshop guy said "I had to get that car out of his shop" because people kept coming up and looking at it and were all deciding to go out and sell their current rides and buy a GS (he had two people do that, lol). A lot of my buddies were skeptical or 'wait and see' with photos and really liked it when they saw it in person.
The front now with the slightly darker chrome mesh looks awesome with the FMIC peeking through. From some angles you see the mesh, from others its like it isn't even there and you are starting right at the intercooler. I got the same mesh to match under the grill (also powdercoated black chrome) and behind the side vents / rear so it all ties together nicely.
I really like the way the sides flare out right behind the front wheel and in front of the rear wheel. Very cool. The only part I don't like is the fittment/alignment of the caps as mentioned earlier.
The front now with the slightly darker chrome mesh looks awesome with the FMIC peeking through. From some angles you see the mesh, from others its like it isn't even there and you are starting right at the intercooler. I got the same mesh to match under the grill (also powdercoated black chrome) and behind the side vents / rear so it all ties together nicely.
I really like the way the sides flare out right behind the front wheel and in front of the rear wheel. Very cool. The only part I don't like is the fittment/alignment of the caps as mentioned earlier.
#96
I also think it helps that both your cars are black. I remember seeing the kit on the white demo car and did not like it. The black hides a lot. After Gamma put it on, I saw that it worked well on a dark color. I would still be hesitant on putting it on a lighter car, though.
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I was a little worried at first, but I really like it! The kit in pictures was right on the borderline of 'too agressive' for my mild mannered tastes but in person it actually looks much better than in pictures!
Dave, you got nothing to worrie about definitely have a show winner in my EYES Can't wait to see this car in person
Dave, you got nothing to worrie about definitely have a show winner in my EYES Can't wait to see this car in person
#98
i agree with neo, black not only hides some of the "unncessary lines" of the kits, but it also helps to set off what's needed to make your car looks sick. dave, hopefully in the near future i can give you a visit, i definitely want to see your car in person
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Had a number of pm requests from folks for more pics and finally snapped a few on Saturday where you can see the kit better. Sorry it took me so long to do it, lots going on of recent.
Not my best photography, but the grade and the light conspired against me
First pic shows how flared the kit is in around the wheels
Sorry, didn't clean off my front wheels from brake dust
Hood is a bit hard to see in this lighting...
So I snapped / included an overhead
More here in my website gallery.
Thanks for all the kind comments above guys .
Not my best photography, but the grade and the light conspired against me
First pic shows how flared the kit is in around the wheels
Sorry, didn't clean off my front wheels from brake dust
Hood is a bit hard to see in this lighting...
So I snapped / included an overhead
More here in my website gallery.
Thanks for all the kind comments above guys .
Last edited by DaveGS4; 05-09-05 at 10:20 PM.
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Sorry, didn't clean off my front wheels from brake dust
lol-
Bad Dave! Bad Bad Bad! Now go stand in the corner while I drive your car.
Very sweet ride man. I personally think the photos came out awesome.
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lol-
Bad Dave! Bad Bad Bad! Now go stand in the corner while I drive your car.
Very sweet ride man. I personally think the photos came out awesome.
c
#103
Holy crap!! Your car was already eyepopping, I had no idea it could get even better.
Your the man Dave, that thing is looking very mean!
Super clean car which reminds me of this car in a Luxurious way.
Your the man Dave, that thing is looking very mean!
Super clean car which reminds me of this car in a Luxurious way.
#105
WOW dave.. I like how u put that together on ur car... absolutely gorgeous and classy and sporty!
but .. am i missing something... i read on an earlier post that the bumper came off gamma's car. wat happened to his car? did he sell it? part it out?
but .. am i missing something... i read on an earlier post that the bumper came off gamma's car. wat happened to his car? did he sell it? part it out?