SoCalSC4 is back: exterior makeover photos!
11-14-06, 01:14 PM
#64
Want something negative??? IT SUCKS......that I dont get to drive this thing. Damn that ish is HOT! The more and more I look at these nice whips the more I want to keep mine and do something crazy. Great job on the custom work. Its one thing to buy parts for a car and its another to have them made.
Damn (sulking)........
Damn (sulking)........
11-14-06, 01:55 PM
#66
EV ftw!!!
11-14-06, 02:08 PM
#69
Lexus Champion
Hi Bob,
Although my GS is long gone, I still love seeing cleanly modded examples. However, my years spent on this forum has not only made me an expert on 2nd gen GS parts; it's also made me extremely picky about what particular parts I think look "right" on the car.
Upon reading your description and before scrolling down to see the pics, I was expecting a fair amount of rice - vented this, two-tone that, molded brakelight - since overdone is the standard these days for show cars. Instead, I must say that your custom touches are subtle and in great taste, and the execution is clean and well thought out. Nice work!
Mike
Although my GS is long gone, I still love seeing cleanly modded examples. However, my years spent on this forum has not only made me an expert on 2nd gen GS parts; it's also made me extremely picky about what particular parts I think look "right" on the car.
Upon reading your description and before scrolling down to see the pics, I was expecting a fair amount of rice - vented this, two-tone that, molded brakelight - since overdone is the standard these days for show cars. Instead, I must say that your custom touches are subtle and in great taste, and the execution is clean and well thought out. Nice work!
Mike
Last edited by pvmike1; 11-14-06 at 02:15 PM.
11-14-06, 02:12 PM
#70
Lexus Fanatic
As some of you know, I've spent the last year re-doing the exterior of my 2000 GS 400... it all started with an idiot in a Tahoe who ran a stop sign and wiped-out my right fender & headlight.
Of course, I would only trust my friend Joe at Backyard Creations with the repairs, and one thing led to another... a full repaint Bob & Joe style. Due to other scheduling conflicts and waiting for parts from Japan, it took almost ten months to complete the paint & body work - with several changes along the way. The car is still my 'daily driver,' so I opted not to go overboard with shaving door handles, gas door cover, etc.
Here's a brief list of what was done:
Body work:
* Front fenders stretched 6mm & vented (all metal)
* Hood vented, windshield washer squirters shaved
* Front bumper re-worked with carbon fiber inlay
* Side skirts re-worked with carbon fiber inlay
* Rear bumper re-worked to accommodate quad MagnaFlow exhaust + carbon inlay
* Rear fenders stretched 4mm and smoothed
* Supra LED brake light flush-mounted in decklid
* OE rear spoiler shaved
New parts:
* New HID headlight housings (newer green-tinted versions)
* New Hella Optilux driving lights
* New windshield
* New Junction Produce 3-piece rear spoiler
* New chrome trunk bar
* New LED tail lights
* New Magnaflow polished stainless mufflers & tips
* New Zone wheels
* New Yokohama Advan Sport tires
* StarShield paint protection, hood, mirrors, custom front bumper fitment
The particulars:
* Paint: PPG three-tone
Lower Body: Spectra Blue with blue pearl
Upper Body: Dark Spectra Blue with blue pearl
Roof and stripe: Nighthawk Black with blue pearl
* Wheels
Zone 8, "Brilliant Brushed" centers with ceramic clearcoat
chrome outers, blue powdercoated inners
20x9.5 front with 2.5" lip
20x11.5 rear with 4.0" lip
* Tires
Yokohama Advan Sport
255/30-20 front
305/25-20 rear (one of ten sets on the USA currently)
* Body
Explosion (Japan) body kit. Modified...
L-Sportline roof spoiler
Junction Produce rear wing
The car is pretty stunning in person; my only regret is that now I'm afraid to take it anyplace! I get asked about the car ALL THE TIME now and get a random thumbs-up on the road almost every time I drive it. Of course, a project like this doesn't happen without the help of special people:
- Joe @ Backyard Creations. This guy is an artist and master of all things paint & body. I can't say enough about him - we had a common vision for the car and it came out beyond my expectations! Joe, you are THE MAN!
- Johnny (TLW). My Spectra Blue brother got me hooked-up with parts I needed to complete the job!
- Craig Lieberman @ MagnaFlow. Always there to help me with projects, and fellow GS owner now!
- Steve Ganz @ Carson Toyota. Set me up with the tail lights, chrome trunk bar, chrome bumper trim, etc.
- Mark Richter, Yokohama Tires. Thanks for the 305/25-20s!
- Chris & Jose @ Longo Lexus. Helped me with the body components, headlights, etc.
- Earl Mangune @ StarShield. Former TRD'er Earl set me up with StarShield's terrific paint protection system for my baby!
Okay, on with the fun stuff... hope you like!
Of course, I would only trust my friend Joe at Backyard Creations with the repairs, and one thing led to another... a full repaint Bob & Joe style. Due to other scheduling conflicts and waiting for parts from Japan, it took almost ten months to complete the paint & body work - with several changes along the way. The car is still my 'daily driver,' so I opted not to go overboard with shaving door handles, gas door cover, etc.
Here's a brief list of what was done:
Body work:
* Front fenders stretched 6mm & vented (all metal)
* Hood vented, windshield washer squirters shaved
* Front bumper re-worked with carbon fiber inlay
* Side skirts re-worked with carbon fiber inlay
* Rear bumper re-worked to accommodate quad MagnaFlow exhaust + carbon inlay
* Rear fenders stretched 4mm and smoothed
* Supra LED brake light flush-mounted in decklid
* OE rear spoiler shaved
New parts:
* New HID headlight housings (newer green-tinted versions)
* New Hella Optilux driving lights
* New windshield
* New Junction Produce 3-piece rear spoiler
* New chrome trunk bar
* New LED tail lights
* New Magnaflow polished stainless mufflers & tips
* New Zone wheels
* New Yokohama Advan Sport tires
* StarShield paint protection, hood, mirrors, custom front bumper fitment
The particulars:
* Paint: PPG three-tone
Lower Body: Spectra Blue with blue pearl
Upper Body: Dark Spectra Blue with blue pearl
Roof and stripe: Nighthawk Black with blue pearl
* Wheels
Zone 8, "Brilliant Brushed" centers with ceramic clearcoat
chrome outers, blue powdercoated inners
20x9.5 front with 2.5" lip
20x11.5 rear with 4.0" lip
* Tires
Yokohama Advan Sport
255/30-20 front
305/25-20 rear (one of ten sets on the USA currently)
* Body
Explosion (Japan) body kit. Modified...
L-Sportline roof spoiler
Junction Produce rear wing
The car is pretty stunning in person; my only regret is that now I'm afraid to take it anyplace! I get asked about the car ALL THE TIME now and get a random thumbs-up on the road almost every time I drive it. Of course, a project like this doesn't happen without the help of special people:
- Joe @ Backyard Creations. This guy is an artist and master of all things paint & body. I can't say enough about him - we had a common vision for the car and it came out beyond my expectations! Joe, you are THE MAN!
- Johnny (TLW). My Spectra Blue brother got me hooked-up with parts I needed to complete the job!
- Craig Lieberman @ MagnaFlow. Always there to help me with projects, and fellow GS owner now!
- Steve Ganz @ Carson Toyota. Set me up with the tail lights, chrome trunk bar, chrome bumper trim, etc.
- Mark Richter, Yokohama Tires. Thanks for the 305/25-20s!
- Chris & Jose @ Longo Lexus. Helped me with the body components, headlights, etc.
- Earl Mangune @ StarShield. Former TRD'er Earl set me up with StarShield's terrific paint protection system for my baby!
Okay, on with the fun stuff... hope you like!
Bob, I just had to quote this again!!!!
I love it, makes me think of doing my fenders or going widebody ?? hmmmm
You have inspired me again !!
Sorry, about SEMA...I will be there for sure next year !!!!
-Johnny
EDIT: We have to get you some Original JP tails ASAP, this car needs them today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
11-14-06, 03:10 PM
#71
Thats probably the only thing I would change on this masterpiece. Maybe a little less cf in that rear insert but other than that its dam near perfect and by far the best gs exterior I've ever seen. Shoot might me the best exterior of any car I've ever seen..I hope to one day see it in person. Ever thought about coming to FL for a vaca? I make some Great sandwitches..LOL..LOL
