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Front end conv.?

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Old 05-01-09, 06:24 PM
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Default Front end conv.?

CAN and how does a 3gen gs frontend fit on our cars is it a direct bolt up
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search.. vertex conversion..
Its a kit
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Thanks i did't no what to call it lol.
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Your welcome, Vertex came out with the whole conversion kit for it..
Did you find it?
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It's so epic. That's what I eventually want to do =/
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really? idk why.. im just not feeling it..
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There are 2 2nd Gen that has done this conversion, one out in Hawaii and the other in Cali...

Here is the Cali one...Pandags430
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...-makeover.html
Old 05-01-09, 09:25 PM
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http://luxurymods.com/index.asp?Page...ROD&ProdID=619

http://luxurymods.com/index.asp?Page...ROD&ProdID=636

the one on the top comes with the vertex body it
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yeah i found it i dont like the front bumper i would go with a aimgain bodykit befor paying fot that. I like the lights and hood but that bumper is not a good look for me ..............wounder if you could use a bodykit from tha 3gen for it.
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well i take that back lol this is nice
http://luxurymods.com/index.asp?Page...ROD&ProdID=636
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for that price if it came with the turbo and intercooler i see behind the behind the front bumper i might buy it
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When I'm ready to buy a "new car" i'm gonna do this... and everyones gonna think i have a 3gs... muahahhahha
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only way id buy this is if i got into a front end collision and then i would just get insurance to pay for this whole thing. Im not paying for this if my car doesnt need a new front end!! its nice tho!!
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I think the font end of a 3gs flows really nicely with the butt of a 2gs.
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yes looks very nice if the price goes down i am definetly on it


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