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Old 06-10-08, 08:26 PM
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Default New wheels are on! Whats Next? Suggestions for my modifications?

Ok guys..now that the smoke has cleared, I am allotting $1200 bucks for upgrades to the GS... I want a lip for it but dont know which....or roof spoiler or grill.....or...... open to suggestions.

You guys have seen what the car looks like





Lets keep this nice ppl....
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Last 2 pictures are MONEY SHOTS!

1,200 bucks?:
JDM visors = $320
Rear roof spoiler + paint = ?
Carson grille = $250 + paint

As for lips... I haven't seen anything thats appealing on the 08s yet.
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Originally Posted by ek9vboi
Last 2 pictures are MONEY SHOTS!

1,200 bucks?:
JDM visors = $320
Rear roof spoiler + paint = ?
Carson grille = $250 + paint

As for lips... I haven't seen anything thats appealing on the 08s yet.
Carson Grille for 2008??
Roof Spoiler yes!!! $400 bucks no paint..
Lexon Front Lip!!! Yes $700 bucks no paint...

budget!!!
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Originally Posted by SmokeyGS
Carson Grille for 2008??
Roof Spoiler yes!!! $400 bucks no paint..
Lexon Front Lip!!! Yes $700 bucks no paint...

budget!!!
Oh... I forgot you got an 08. lol... that grill looks great on a dark colored car, but a light one, nope!

Paint is cheap... or where I got mine done was. It was like 3XX for the lip kit. SO the roof spoiler and front lip will prolly be like 125-150ish? Its a 2 stage paint I believe and I know you have hook ups with that print shop of yours.

Hold off on the lip... I think the ones available are ugly. Well I couldnt find a picture of the Lexon for an 08, but the 07s its ugly.
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Originally Posted by ek9vboi
Oh... I forgot you got an 08. lol... that grill looks great on a dark colored car, but a light one, nope!

Paint is cheap... or where I got mine done was. It was like 3XX for the lip kit. SO the roof spoiler and front lip will prolly be like 125-150ish? Its a 2 stage paint I believe and I know you have hook ups with that print shop of yours.

Hold off on the lip... I think the ones available are ugly. Well I couldnt find a picture of the Lexon for an 08, but the 07s its ugly.

LEXON....08 Model

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A roof wing perhaps??
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Originally Posted by D2-AUTOSPORT
A roof wing perhaps??
I am for sure gonna get one... I think 1st the lip...


...today...


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Thats a nice roof spoiler, but damn $$$. lol

Worry about the bottom lips later. I would love to see a full bumper replacement. That would be chopping it up.
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intake and exhaust maybe?
-fujita intake $245 + tanabe exhaust $950..
-5 zigen exhaust $1260
or...

GET INGS LX-SPORTS EXHAUST!!
i think it looks sweet..
what's another 700 bucks..
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Originally Posted by stvincent
intake and exhaust maybe?
-fujita intake $245 + tanabe exhaust $950..
-5 zigen exhaust $1260
or...

GET INGS LX-SPORTS EXHAUST!!
i think it looks sweet..
what's another 700 bucks..
any pics of these exhaust systems.... what advantages?
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SmokeyGS,

Real nice pics man. How did you those effects?

But I say its body kit time. I got the INGS full kit. I lost the front bumper in an accident but here you can see the side skirts. I loved the kit gotta get the front bumper back on...

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Originally Posted by SmokeyGS
any pics of these exhaust systems.... what advantages?
http://l-tunedparts.com/model/struct...=105&cat_id=10

has a lot of pictures of the exhaust systems they offer

advantages (correct me if im wrong)
-some power gain
-look of tips
-change of exhaust sound
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those shot are amazing. beautiful
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beautiful art work!

car looks awesome!

good job.

kit
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IMHO... I would leave it just the way it is.. Looks perfect!! Just my 2 cents.
BTW you should be shooting for a car mag or something... VERY nice pics!!


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