Red GS400 *PICS*
07-13-06, 09:38 AM
#16
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Originally Posted by onihc
The red paint looks hot on a 2GS. Red headlights are not.
Just because it's a show car doesn't make it a Honda. Most people on this board don't understand what show cars are. Show cars need to be wild to attract attention and to show case aftermarket parts.
I would never mod my car like this GS for personal use, but if I attended shows, I would make my car extremely wild.
Would you guys consider Alpine's vehicles extreme "Hondas"?
Just because it's a show car doesn't make it a Honda. Most people on this board don't understand what show cars are. Show cars need to be wild to attract attention and to show case aftermarket parts.
I would never mod my car like this GS for personal use, but if I attended shows, I would make my car extremely wild.
Would you guys consider Alpine's vehicles extreme "Hondas"?
Show car and road cars are different. Show cars are meant to be eye-catchingly gawdy for the most part. They are built to attract maximum attention.
Let's face it, we're Lexus owners....we're modding Lexuses. That means we're ALREADY on the conservative side for the most part when it comes to our taste in cars. So show cars will look gawdy to many of us. But those cars aren't meant for us.
07-13-06, 11:32 AM
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Good to see he's still adding stuff to that car. I too wouldn't do some of the stuff he's done, but that GS is most certainly a purpose-built over-the-top showcar and I can appreciate the work that's gone into it. I'm glad he took the approach on using some quality kit components / wheels / brakes, etc when building and not knockoff stuff.
The seats are odd - I went back and looked at my pics of the last (and only) time I've seen this GS at Nopi 2004. Some pics of the car back then here, you can see had had two tone seats.
http://www.somniplex.com/gallery/Nop...ls2004?page=11
The seats are odd - I went back and looked at my pics of the last (and only) time I've seen this GS at Nopi 2004. Some pics of the car back then here, you can see had had two tone seats.
http://www.somniplex.com/gallery/Nop...ls2004?page=11
07-13-06, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Stage3
I like the look, but I can tell the older crowd doesnt. 
It's all personal preference regardless and folks with the creaks in their joints and reading glasses have opinions that count as much as yours. Let's keep the
button on hold please and respect other member's opinions. We're a community with different tastes, you can't possible expect everyone to be homogeneous.
07-13-06, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by DaveGS4
Good to see he's still adding stuff to that car. I too wouldn't do some of the stuff he's done, but that GS is most certainly a purpose-built over-the-top showcar and I can appreciate the work that's gone into it. I'm glad he took the approach on using some quality kit components / wheels / brakes, etc when building and not knockoff stuff.
The seats are odd - I went back and looked at my pics of the last (and only) time I've seen this GS at Nopi 2004. Some pics of the car back then here, you can see had had two tone seats.
http://www.somniplex.com/gallery/Nop...ls2004?page=11
The seats are odd - I went back and looked at my pics of the last (and only) time I've seen this GS at Nopi 2004. Some pics of the car back then here, you can see had had two tone seats.
http://www.somniplex.com/gallery/Nop...ls2004?page=11
07-13-06, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by DruMnBaSS
i think the GS looks sick like that... nice scheme... never seen it.. i guess he should follow un on that interior work 
and remove the red film from the headlights
07-13-06, 12:17 PM
#23
Originally Posted by DaveGS4
Did I hate? I'm now over 40.... I guess that puts me in the 'older crowd'. Don't lump.
It's all personal preference regardless and folks with the creaks in their joints and reading glasses have opinions that count as much as yours. Let's keep the button on hold please and respect other member's opinions. We're a community with different tastes, you can't possible expect everyone to be homogeneous.
It's all personal preference regardless and folks with the creaks in their joints and reading glasses have opinions that count as much as yours. Let's keep the
button on hold please and respect other member's opinions. We're a community with different tastes, you can't possible expect everyone to be homogeneous.I didn't lump you in there did I, Dave? Sorry if I did! But in the same aspect of telling me that we are a community, we have a lot of the "older crowd" that seem to scold anyone that has a different taste in what looks good on a car. Sorry, if they happen to be mods, but it's been a growing trend around here. It seems like if you don't go classy, or if you don't go VIP, you should sell your Lexus immediately and buy a Honda. Some like carbon fiber, some like heavy chrome. Either way, it is indeed someone's opinion and I believe that they shouldn't be ridiculed for it. Not sure if anyone else has been noticing it... but I have.
Again, sorry if I lumped you into that group... Not my intentions WHATSOEVER!
07-13-06, 12:29 PM
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For a trailered car, I'd expect better attention to detail. When I used to show my MR2, the bottom of the car was as clean as the top. I detailed everything, brake lines, suspension, door jambs... cleanliness is a big part of the equation (at least, it is to me); furthermore, my MR2 was daily driven and never trailered anywhere.
On a car that is a show queen, there is no excuse for dirt. There are a few overlooked details on that GS that are glaringly apparent, even from the photos- the lips of the wheels need to be re-polished, the suspension & wheel wells need to be cleaned- simple stuff, but it would make a big diffference.
Overall, big props to the owner for taking a daring step with tuning his Lexus. Red isn't a color I'd paint a GS, but I must say it looks pretty good! The car has a nice stance and a crazy ICE package- this is what you need to do to compete at that level in the show car circuit. He may also have comitments to sponsors that dictated or influenced the color scheme and overall look of the car.
Just doing wheels and springs won't get you far in this scene..
On a car that is a show queen, there is no excuse for dirt. There are a few overlooked details on that GS that are glaringly apparent, even from the photos- the lips of the wheels need to be re-polished, the suspension & wheel wells need to be cleaned- simple stuff, but it would make a big diffference.
Overall, big props to the owner for taking a daring step with tuning his Lexus. Red isn't a color I'd paint a GS, but I must say it looks pretty good! The car has a nice stance and a crazy ICE package- this is what you need to do to compete at that level in the show car circuit. He may also have comitments to sponsors that dictated or influenced the color scheme and overall look of the car.
Just doing wheels and springs won't get you far in this scene..
07-13-06, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Stage3
I didn't lump you in there did I, Dave? Sorry if I did! But in the same aspect of telling me that we are a community, we have a lot of the "older crowd" that seem to scold anyone that has a different taste in what looks good on a car. Sorry, if they happen to be mods, but it's been a growing trend around here. It seems like if you don't go classy, or if you don't go VIP, you should sell your Lexus immediately and buy a Honda. Some like carbon fiber, some like heavy chrome. Either way, it is indeed someone's opinion and I believe that they shouldn't be ridiculed for it. Not sure if anyone else has been noticing it... but I have.
Again, sorry if I lumped you into that group... Not my intentions WHATSOEVER!
Again, sorry if I lumped you into that group... Not my intentions WHATSOEVER!
We'll be taking care of the issue you raise very shortly with some specialty forums. They're already setup and in place and you can't see 'em, just working on the finishing touches.
07-13-06, 12:39 PM
#26
Originally Posted by DaveGS4
Lol, no problems.... I was lumped by my age group
We'll be taking care of the issue you raise very shortly with some specialty forums. They're already setup and in place and you can't see 'em, just working on the finishing touches.
We'll be taking care of the issue you raise very shortly with some specialty forums. They're already setup and in place and you can't see 'em, just working on the finishing touches.
07-13-06, 02:44 PM
#27
Originally Posted by Stage3
I didn't lump you in there did I, Dave? Sorry if I did! But in the same aspect of telling me that we are a community, we have a lot of the "older crowd" that seem to scold anyone that has a different taste in what looks good on a car. Sorry, if they happen to be mods, but it's been a growing trend around here. It seems like if you don't go classy, or if you don't go VIP, you should sell your Lexus immediately and buy a Honda. Some like carbon fiber, some like heavy chrome. Either way, it is indeed someone's opinion and I believe that they shouldn't be ridiculed for it. Not sure if anyone else has been noticing it... but I have.
90% of people on this board don't understand Show Cars and sponsorships. The moment a car photo from a car show is posted, immediate comments are "Turned this nice car into a rice mobile' or 'stickers ruined this lexus."
I am the self proclaimed ricer because I got flamed for changing the light bulbs for my fogs. And yes I do have a sticker on my rear window.
Back on this GS; My ultimate GS would be Red (that's why this thread interested me) with 2JZ-GTE and six speed.
lol