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10-24-03, 01:40 AM

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Looks very nice! Definitely the first "complete" AC GS I've seen in the US. You didn't go for the complete front bumper replacement in the front? This looks like the first version kit. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

As for the wheels, yeah, your offsets are WAY off for a mod-free fit. My GS430 sit lower in the front (the fender "sits" on top of the tire) and it's tucked (about 3/8") in the rear....here's what I have in terms of size/offset.

Front:
20x8.5 +41 high disk to clear the StopTech 4-pistons with a 245/35-20

Rear:
20x10 +41 super low disk with 275/35-20

No rubs, no fender mods, no headaches.

Charlie moved "up" to benzo or moved "down"?

The AC Supreme's are one of my favorite "Dish" wheels...silver centers/high polished lips look great on a silver GS! I can't believe some people actually go chrome on a silver car...

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10-24-03, 03:21 AM

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great car man! clean as a whistle! Rear spoiler in the works?

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10-24-03, 09:06 AM

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Is it possible you can post a pick or explain the JL 12in. upgrade. Interested in that myself. Did they have to cut the opening alot to fit it? or did it drop right in? How is the bass?

Unfortunately I did not do the install myself my installer did. I know he tapped into the factory sub signal, used a hi-low converter, made a special bracket out of wood, and used a lot of silicone to seal it up. Now, my bass control is only half way up but much louder than stock. The 12 echoes a bit and the only reason why I bought it is because another fellow CL member was selling it for a really good price.

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10-24-03, 09:09 AM

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great car man! clean as a whistle! Rear spoiler in the works?

I actually think the car looks really nice without one. I have the roof spoiler and thats enough for me.

Thanks,

-B

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10-24-03, 09:59 AM

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Wow...that is just beautiful. Thats what a silver GS should look like. Always loved those wheels

Your car's pic is now my wallpaper...hope you don't mind.

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07-16-09, 12:36 PM

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Very nicely done!!!

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07-16-09, 12:42 PM

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LOL, this thread is almost 6 years old!

I bought this kit from sprint6, so this brings back memories.

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07-16-09, 12:56 PM

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Wow...that is just beautiful. Thats what a silver GS should look like. Always loved those wheels

Your car's pic is now my wallpaper...hope you don't mind.

Man, that's the highest compliment you can give a CL member, another guy's car as your wallpaper

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07-16-09, 01:03 PM

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That's clean

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07-16-09, 01:04 PM

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very nice. i love everything besides the front grille.

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07-16-09, 03:08 PM

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very nice. i love everything besides the front grille.

+1

is this guy even still an active member? lol

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07-16-09, 03:12 PM

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I like how serious fender mods were done to fit 20x10 +43. Oh how times have changed.

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07-16-09, 03:23 PM

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I like how serious fender mods were done to fit 20x10 +43. Oh how times have changed.

LMAO

damn he was on HKS coilovers and still sitting like he was on springs

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07-16-09, 04:05 PM

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Talk about a bump. I saved his pics back when I bought my old AC's. I came across his pics and that made me want the AC's even more. Very nice car, even more-so by today's "standards".