CarbonGS GS4 Evolves Again
01-31-08, 08:20 AM
#1
CarbonGS GS4 Evolves Again
First and foremost I would like to apologize to the mods for my recent inadverted error and mistake when I posted this thread originally. I have fixed what needed to be fixed. Thanks - I know you guys were just doing your jobs!
Well most of you know that I have 2 GS-es, a GS3 and a GS4. Well, the GS3 is sitting in the garage undergoing some engine bay cosmetic upgrades among other things. The GS4, however, is getting another phase change!
Can you guess what is getting done to the GS4?
This is the GS3 as last seen
The GS4 as last seen looked like this
Here are pics of the GS4 today at my shop where we have torn it apart starting the change process.
Now the trunk set up is just stupid. This ginormous box has got to go. I will be making a new custom box and making it a more clean install with some room for groceries.
Give me a couple of weeks guys to complete the GS4. The GS3 will be ready to come out and play again in the next couple of days.
Well most of you know that I have 2 GS-es, a GS3 and a GS4. Well, the GS3 is sitting in the garage undergoing some engine bay cosmetic upgrades among other things. The GS4, however, is getting another phase change!
Can you guess what is getting done to the GS4?
This is the GS3 as last seen
The GS4 as last seen looked like this
Here are pics of the GS4 today at my shop where we have torn it apart starting the change process.
Now the trunk set up is just stupid. This ginormous box has got to go. I will be making a new custom box and making it a more clean install with some room for groceries.
Give me a couple of weeks guys to complete the GS4. The GS3 will be ready to come out and play again in the next couple of days.
01-31-08, 08:21 AM
#2
hey thanks guys again for your feedback, here are the updates from today. did the trunk today. i know it isn't 100% professional. it works for me though. clean, simple, and i still have room for groceries.
here's the box before i did anything with it. just crazy big and no room for anything.
so, i cut the box in the rear to the depth specified applicable on crutchfield for my speakers and then resealed it. i wanted to make sure they had enough room to hit hard but also give me my trunk space back.
from further away
I made a faceplate for my system by using 1/2" mdf board.
testing out the amp location
This is the result
Closer up, I know I need to clean up more i.e. vacuum up all the mess.
here's the box before i did anything with it. just crazy big and no room for anything.
so, i cut the box in the rear to the depth specified applicable on crutchfield for my speakers and then resealed it. i wanted to make sure they had enough room to hit hard but also give me my trunk space back.
from further away
I made a faceplate for my system by using 1/2" mdf board.
testing out the amp location
This is the result
Closer up, I know I need to clean up more i.e. vacuum up all the mess.
01-31-08, 08:23 AM
#3
Well, i've gotten a lot done today at the shop with the help of SuperStar-Customs. They tinted the tail lights for the GS4. We did a simple smoke and clear. It is about 20% tint comparable to window tint.
I put the rear seats back together and buttoned her all up.
Painted the calipers red with a cheap Duplicolor brush on kit. Should look nice sitting behind the black Donz Montanas.
These are all the pieces that have been primed to paint black to match the car. I wetsanded them prior to primer.
Hooked back up the Kenwood double din dvd receiver. A friend and team mate of mine did the initial wiring up of the head unit.
This was the bass remote **** that i was talking about earlier. CarbonIS had the idea to put it in the ashtray. I just executed the install.
Here are the new H.I.D. ballasts from a local source. They are shiney and polished. I got 6000k's.
I put the rear seats back together and buttoned her all up.
Painted the calipers red with a cheap Duplicolor brush on kit. Should look nice sitting behind the black Donz Montanas.
These are all the pieces that have been primed to paint black to match the car. I wetsanded them prior to primer.
Hooked back up the Kenwood double din dvd receiver. A friend and team mate of mine did the initial wiring up of the head unit.
This was the bass remote **** that i was talking about earlier. CarbonIS had the idea to put it in the ashtray. I just executed the install.
Here are the new H.I.D. ballasts from a local source. They are shiney and polished. I got 6000k's.
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01-31-08, 01:31 PM
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lol thanks, yeah it is getting buttoned up now.
you have pm! it probably is!
thanks! i appreciate it!
yeah i did something i wasn't supposed to do but mgt. told me what i did wrong so i fixed it.
thanks A! (lol no big A this time)
lol yeah, i rushed the last coat of caliper paint. let's just say i was lazy. either way i sanded them down today to a smooth finish and cleared them. no more drips. and the struts are getting fixed, just have to go pick them up from the dealer.
actually no, we have connections with a local distributor. lol but i do frequent the outlet store.
it is off of jimmy carter at the antique mall right past rec warehouse and rooms to go outlet.
thanks i appreciate it. it isn't done yet though
thanks! i appreciate it!
thanks A! (lol no big A this time)
actually no, we have connections with a local distributor. lol but i do frequent the outlet store.
thanks i appreciate it. it isn't done yet though
The GS4 is going to look just as good as the GS3.. Two stunning GS's.. Congrats