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Seems like EVERYBODY is getting a roof spoiler...

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Old 05-14-03, 03:44 PM
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Default Seems like EVERYBODY is getting a roof spoiler...

...including ME! I had one on order for quite some time with Steve G and it finally came in. Here are some quick and dirty pics of my new fiberglass Ugo Katayama.

Other recent mods I haven't had time to write up (but some pics below):
- Installed Bilstein PSS coilovers (car is a little lower now, definitely stiffer)
- Painted brake calipers black with G2 Caliper paint. IMO looks much better than the silver did on my black GS.

I'll write up first impression details on the Bilstein PSS in another thread tomorrow evening.

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Freshly Painted Black calipers and lips :






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As always, very very nicely done.
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Yeeeeee haaaaa. Nice job Dave! Get any G2 on yer leg?

Definitely looking forward to hearing more about the Bilstein coilovers.
Old 05-14-03, 05:43 PM
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Dave,

Good job. It really looks outstanding. I may jump on it too. The only thing that worries me is how those double sided tape hold up in hot TX 100+ degree temperature for a black Lexus
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Originally posted by bitkahuna
Yeeeeee haaaaa. Nice job Dave! Get any G2 on yer leg?

Definitely looking forward to hearing more about the Bilstein coilovers.
Leg intact this time , thanks for the concern.

You can do even better than that on the Bilsteins, we can do a ridealong if the roads are dry or even a car swap for a short period .
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Originally posted by JacobT
Dave,

Good job. It really looks outstanding. I may jump on it too. The only thing that worries me is how those double sided tape hold up in hot TX 100+ degree temperature for a black Lexus
Thanks! Definitely understand the concern there... the Ugo had two long adhesive strips on each side and two shorter ones too, so it's not just the one piece which is nice for comfort-of-mind. I'd risk it, seems like there might be a similar problem with badges adhesing to the back of the car.... any problems there?
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i was going 2 get the ugo but it worried how it would b taped on to the roof, and if ever stolen it would mayb damage the roof if taken off fast or bloen away, i ordered the l-sportline instaed, i know its a dime a dozen and can b taken off just as easily but it won't damage the roof or paint cus its on the window, how does it feel from the roof , good fit, ? does seem like it will stay up there?
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Sweet pics Dave!!!
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whew, she's a looker alright
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Looks awesome, Dave
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Looks GREAT!! Wow the VIP look
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Nice pics Dave.
Car looks really good!!!
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Very Nice car as usual Dave!

Your car was the first GS I saw and I said to myself, I will make my look like that (the L-tuned cosmetic mods and the TTE lip).

Very clean too! Black cars look so good as soon as they are cleaned. I have a 97 Maxima SE and the only time it looks good is when it is washed.
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Dave good job. The spoiler looks very nice. It looks like it sits on the roof and not the glass. The L-sportline sits on the edge of the glass. I think your looks nicer than mine. Do you think this calls for CL poll? Let me know if you want to set it up....and I will take better shots of my spoiler.

What is the going rate for the UGO from Steve?

Modding the cars is kicking off in full effect this year with the start of spring.
I think it will get really crazy once the "2FAST2Furious" movie comes out.
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Originally posted by DrewGS4
What is the going rate for the UGO from Steve?
It may be included in a set of G/Bs I'm currently working on with him.
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