My GS Then to Now
02-23-11, 08:22 PM
#441
I work at a stereo shop lol. We did what we could with what we had. The bumper was in pretty rough condition when we got it and we ended up modifying it a bit as well. There were a lot of high spots on the bumper which is why you see all that white scattered. We also molded the chrome trim line off too. The paint shop took care of the rest once we got it to where we liked it. I am by no means a body guy but I try to get my hands dirty in every project that happens on the car. I had a lot of help from people who have been doing it awhile. It's all a learning experience for me though. When I get around to posting all the pictures you'll see why. 
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02-28-11, 07:27 PM
#442
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Awesome build on ur 2gs listen Q? On shifter and boot how u get *** to stay was it a screw on shifter? Wanna do something like that but can't stand for shifter to come lose on me let me know which one u used thanks hommie?
03-02-11, 09:42 AM
#444
bummed when i went there tues i wasnt shown all the goodies,especially after driving 6 hours (although i didnt drive their for this)...lol, but its all good. its looking good and although i didnt see any of the trunk i do know a few things he has changed (but im not telling, they are tony's secrets to spill) from all your old builds though, the car is gonna be amazing man 
03-19-11, 04:00 AM
#445
Thanks!
bummed when i went there tues i wasnt shown all the goodies,especially after driving 6 hours (although i didnt drive their for this)...lol, but its all good. its looking good and although i didnt see any of the trunk i do know a few things he has changed (but im not telling, they are tony's secrets to spill) from all your old builds though, the car is gonna be amazing man
03-19-11, 04:01 AM
#446
Engine Bay Upgrades:
Ordered some goodies from our buddies over at Summit.
SRT intake getting some love
Yup some exhaust wrap for my intake lol. I thought it would look cooler than just respraying it. I will most likely be doing the headers as well down the road.
MAF sensor back on
Repainted the heat shield
Artsy fartsy
New TRD radiator cap
Got a Rod Millen strut bar to replace the TC Sportline one that I had previously
It was a little rough so I took some billet polish to it
Starting to look better already
Bling bling!
On the car
Polished the intake manifold while I was at it
Ordered some goodies from our buddies over at Summit.
SRT intake getting some love
Yup some exhaust wrap for my intake lol. I thought it would look cooler than just respraying it. I will most likely be doing the headers as well down the road.
MAF sensor back on
Repainted the heat shield
Artsy fartsy
New TRD radiator cap
Got a Rod Millen strut bar to replace the TC Sportline one that I had previously
It was a little rough so I took some billet polish to it
Starting to look better already
Bling bling!
On the car
Polished the intake manifold while I was at it
03-19-11, 04:03 AM
#447
Interior Changes:
A Pillars are out
B Pillars are out
Took off all the grey parts and the headliner
Original head liner
Took off the center console controls and lights
Rear lights and handles out
Visors out
Parts ready to get dyed and painted
A Pillars are out
B Pillars are out
Took off all the grey parts and the headliner
Original head liner
Took off the center console controls and lights
Rear lights and handles out
Visors out
Parts ready to get dyed and painted
03-19-11, 04:05 AM
#449
Trimming away
Almost ready
All sueded up!
Took the slide cover off the tracks to wrap too
Slide cover off
Measuring and spraying on adhesive
Wrapping after letting the adhesive tack up
Me sound damping the roof with Stinger Extreme Road Kill
Sueded moon roof sliding cover and railing is back together
Reinstalled back on the roof over the sound damping material
Headliner went back in
Time to black out these panels
Almost ready
All sueded up!
Took the slide cover off the tracks to wrap too
Slide cover off
Measuring and spraying on adhesive
Wrapping after letting the adhesive tack up
Me sound damping the roof with Stinger Extreme Road Kill
Sueded moon roof sliding cover and railing is back together
Reinstalled back on the roof over the sound damping material
Headliner went back in
Time to black out these panels
03-19-11, 04:07 AM
#450
I prepped everything and sprayed them all black
I also tinted the lenses a little to make them transparent but also a little darker. I have white LED’s so I am not too concerned with light output. Goal is to have a dark interior haha
Put the lenses back together
All blacked out
Can you see where this one is going?
Yeah gonna wrap the handles in carbon fiber vinyl to match the door inserts that I did previously. If all goes according to plan I will have more of this material integrated in the car in the future as well as the suede.
Finished sewing on the carbon vinyl for the handles
With the painted covers on the end
Was kinda partial to the clean look without handles but this adds a nice custom touch
I also tinted the lenses a little to make them transparent but also a little darker. I have white LED’s so I am not too concerned with light output. Goal is to have a dark interior haha
Put the lenses back together
All blacked out
Can you see where this one is going?
Yeah gonna wrap the handles in carbon fiber vinyl to match the door inserts that I did previously. If all goes according to plan I will have more of this material integrated in the car in the future as well as the suede.
Finished sewing on the carbon vinyl for the handles
With the painted covers on the end
Was kinda partial to the clean look without handles but this adds a nice custom touch