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Old 06-29-11 | 04:48 PM
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Well this past weekend I attended my first 'real' car meet. I usually go out to a local Wednesday meet close to me where car enthusiasts like myself just come out and we all chillax, chat, and have fun.

It was great going out to a real car meet and seeing so many builds and great modded cars all around and it felt amazing to have my own 'modified car' to show off. It might not be anything compared to a lot of you guys or anyone else who came out to the meet, but believe me my GS has come a LONG way from where it started, so without further due here are a few pics from Cupcake Meet X this past weekend of my GS and of course one picture of my GS and how it was a year ago when I first brought it home.

7/6/2010 -- The Day I Bought Her


6/25/2011 -- Cupcake Meet X








Current Modifications

Exterior:

-: DIY Chrome Grill
-: Cleared 98-00 Tails
-: Cleared Side Markers

Suspension:

-: Megan EZ Coilovers
-: FIGS Adjustable Toe Links

Wheels:

-: Zone Forged 1's
-: 19x8 +32
-: 25MM Adapters

Interior/Accessories:

-: GLARE Fine Squash Air Refreshener
-: Junction Produce White Tsuna
-: Junction Produce White Fusa
-: Bellezza Curtains

Engine:

-: OBX Aftermarket Headers

Like I said there hasn't been much done to her compared to a lot of you guys out there, but it's a start and I plan on making it even better and better. It might take a good while, but i'm willing to take my time and do it right the first time and not have a run around. I'm wanting to get the majority of the car done before i'm 20, so that leaves me 6 months.

Here's a list of what i'm planning for the next 6 months.

Future Mod List:

-: JDM Chrome Handles/Trunk Bar
-: JDM Chrome Pillars
-: Chrome Shift Bezel
-: 01+ Tails (Pending I get tired of my cleared 98-00)
-: 01+ Fully Chrome Sport Grill
-: Green Tint
-: Clazzio Seat Covers
-: Full L.E.D. Interior Conversion
-: SRT Intake (Maybe.. I'm hearing/reading mixed reviews)
-: Full Repaint
-: Q45 Retrofit
-: L.E.D. Turn Signal Mirrors
-: Brake Upgrade (Drill/Slotted Rotors/SS Brake Lines/Performance Pads)

Thanks for looking guys, hope you enjoyed the pics. Constructive criticism is appreciated.
Old 06-29-11 | 04:58 PM
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looks good man! thank jeezuz for getting rid of those wheels for you! lol
I'd lower the rear just a smidgen lol btw the front roll looks good man
Old 06-29-11 | 05:18 PM
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Looks great for a year's work!
The first picture is scarry.
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I sure didnt see that GS at the car meet. but it looks good though.
Old 06-29-11 | 06:27 PM
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soooooooooooooooooooooooo much better, now just lower the rear some more and you will be there. like the new kicks too
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The car is looking good, Daniel. Great thread!
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Originally Posted by Anthony
looks good man! thank jeezuz for getting rid of those wheels for you! lol
I'd lower the rear just a smidgen lol btw the front roll looks good man
Yeah who're you tellin' man those wheels were god awful haha.

I plan on lowering the rear some more, just gotta get a little more fender work done and it's a done deal. Might have to do a very very very slight pull, but whatever it takes.

P.S. -- That front fender has no work done to it, it came like that with the car.
Originally Posted by GSJake
Looks great for a year's work!
The first picture is scarry.
Thanks! Yeah I know, I might need to delete it, haha.

Originally Posted by djMaru
I sure didnt see that GS at the car meet. but it looks good though.
Damnnnnn you serious? How could you miss it, haha, I was parked right in front of the Cotton Bowl part. In the circle. I appreciate it though man!

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soooooooooooooooooooooooo much better, now just lower the rear some more and you will be there. like the new kicks too
Thanks. Working on getting the rear down a bit in the next couple of weeks hopefully.
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Great work for one year. Its going to get better and better.
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Originally Posted by Automan
Great work for one year. Its going to get better and better.
Thanks man! Means a lot to me coming from someone with one of the nicest GS's around. I don't think I could ever tell you how much I love your GS inside and out. It's just amazing.
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Originally Posted by ThomasGS4
The car is looking good, Daniel. Great thread!
Thanks bro!! More to come, you'll be posted. (;
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came up fast ! time for air !
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Car is looking clean... Looks a lot better!
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Originally Posted by VipDout
came up fast ! time for air !
Ahh man Air... Don't know if I can afford that. That's a little steep on the pockets, haha.

Originally Posted by MiggzGS
Car is looking clean... Looks a lot better!
Thanks.
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clean, Keep up the great work!
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Clean ride boss... quick question where do u get the rope in the front window? or wat does it mean or symbolize jus curious i jus see alot of cars got them and im curious.


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