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Old 04-05-11, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by denut-L
lol that's the first thing that came to my mind when i decided to take her out. it's funny how i know most of the potholes around 651/612 area.

how's that lex of yours Kyle? if you ever wanna sell those retros, i'll take them off your hands
They're just starting to patch all the spring potholes around here, gotta start paying attention to which ones are left before I throw the wheels on soon.

Made it through the winter, it's been stored the last 2 but couldn't do it this year. Getting a bunch of maintenance stuff done now that's it's getting warm. Don't see the Q45's coming off anytime soon!

Was just thinking about PMing you the other day, you seem to be plugged into the car scene at least a little; do you have a recommendation for a good tint shop that's relatively cheap? I might get mine done when taxes come back, everybody down here charges too much IMO.
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Thanks uncle, just bought a good quality Polarizer by B&W and will have it shortly, that will help us out next time. Did you find any other good place to shoot?
Old 04-06-11, 12:04 PM
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simple and nice
Old 04-06-11, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Kyle Harty
They're just starting to patch all the spring potholes around here, gotta start paying attention to which ones are left before I throw the wheels on soon.

Made it through the winter, it's been stored the last 2 but couldn't do it this year. Getting a bunch of maintenance stuff done now that's it's getting warm. Don't see the Q45's coming off anytime soon!

Was just thinking about PMing you the other day, you seem to be plugged into the car scene at least a little; do you have a recommendation for a good tint shop that's relatively cheap? I might get mine done when taxes come back, everybody down here charges too much IMO.
How much are they charging for tint down there? I got mines done at streetscene tint for $150 lifetime guaranteed, as long as you have your receipt. If it's cheaper then down there and you wanna go to this shop, lmk and I'll get you the number. I'. Not sure if the price changed or not but that was a couple years back.

I'm surprise you made it through this hard winter we got this year with your GS. I got stuck last year in 1" of snow with the wheels just spinning.
Old 04-06-11, 01:12 PM
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love your gs man, good job on the photoshop.
Old 04-06-11, 03:06 PM
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Looks so good! Hella sporty, especially digging those wheels man. Nice work!
Old 04-06-11, 09:57 PM
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the exact look I am working on. Looks good man!!!

this is the money shot!!!

Old 04-06-11, 09:57 PM
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if you dont mind, whats the offset on the wheels and what series are the tires? 225/35 245/35?

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Old 04-06-11, 10:03 PM
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wow thats very nice, i like ur setup
Old 04-07-11, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Grazy
Thanks uncle, just bought a good quality Polarizer by B&W and will have it shortly, that will help us out next time. Did you find any other good place to shoot?
that's cool, i got something in mind

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if you dont mind, whats the offset on the wheels and what series are the tires? 225/35 245/35?
Tires are correct and offsets are +22fnr



Thanks again for the comments guys and to all who enjoyed the pics and for giving props to my car you all make me forget how hard and dusty it was in the garage while i was cutting, rolling, sanding, painting the fenders to make these wheels fit
Old 04-07-11, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by denut-L
How much are they charging for tint down there? I got mines done at streetscene tint for $150 lifetime guaranteed, as long as you have your receipt. If it's cheaper then down there and you wanna go to this shop, lmk and I'll get you the number. I'. Not sure if the price changed or not but that was a couple years back.

I'm surprise you made it through this hard winter we got this year with your GS. I got stuck last year in 1" of snow with the wheels just spinning.
The places I talked to in Rochester were about twice that, if you wouldn't mind PM'ing me the number I'll give them a call if/when I'm ready to do it. More competition up there would keep the price down I'd think. No tint is really bugging me but debating whether it's even worth doing it legal % or risking the ticket going darker. If I could get it done in the $150 range that'd make the decision a little easier.

I got lucky and most of the real bad snows were on the weekend when I didn't have to drive anywhere. It did better in the snow than I thought considering it was still dropped and on all season tires. Felt guilty subjecting it to all that sand and salt though, hope to have another beater for next winter.
Old 04-10-11, 03:41 AM
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looks good..
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Originally Posted by SoCal Cyco
i LOVE this car the last pic is my fav. i dont have a problem with the VIP scean but it is nice to see a sporty gs every once in a while, especially with my favorite wheels on it. keep up the good work sir.
I agree, it's nice to see a GS flossing the sporty look occassionally.
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Hah awesome first pic. Love the volks!!!
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loving what you did with the ride!! beautiful pictures as well..


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