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Natalie's GS looking Sweet!

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Old 03-18-20, 06:30 AM
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Wow, $4-$5k for those upgrades. Not to get into a should you spend such money argument with anyone, but I do not think I would spend nearly that much for such a set-up. Well who am I kidding, I wouldn't spend $1 for such set-up. Different strokes I guess. However, I would like to add additional functionality like Peasodos has done. Auto-folding mirrors, newer audio/naviagation, aniline seats are all upgrades that improve functionality. But it would have to be relatively cheap to do. So I guess I have to wait a few years for some "accident" totaled vehicles to come on the market. No hurry. Still under CPO for another year, so really not doing anything.
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Originally Posted by DAVEB1980
5K for rims/tires and air ride installed? More like 8-10k.
All of that time and money to decrease performance. I'd rather a GSF and leave it stock but I'm cheap.
Old 03-18-20, 08:23 AM
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You're on a forum specifically for this model of car. You will definitely find people that are putting money into their car. For people that love modifications, going to car shows, hanging out with friends that also enjoy doing the same thing, it's not a big deal. If we have the money to spend and to make us happy, why not? I'm cool with everyone leaving their car stock, I'm fine with people doing modifications, I'm fine with people taking them to the track, and I'm also fine with people using them in demolition derbys.

Rims and tires and air are definitely not meant to increase performance. If performance was the key metric, none of us would start with a GS. Yes, you can have an opinion, and I welcome it. Just remember that there are different groups of enthusiasts.

PS. Nice looking car. I can't wait to get the NIA kit once I get out of this house with a steep driveway.
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I'd love to slightly lower car, but do NOT like that tucked in look.
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I happen to like the broken car / rice look with wheels. I'm also cool with people who appreciate the stock look. To each their own.





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Old 03-19-20, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by JDR76
Better make sure those front wheels are straight when you sit'er down... I imagine that would be a costly mistake!
Somebody I know did that before and ordered new fenders and some body work right away. Let's just say he wasn't pleased.
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Originally Posted by ItzFilyO
Somebody I know did that before and ordered new fenders and some body work right away. Let's just say he wasn't pleased.
First thing I told me wife, make sure the wheels are straight and there isn't a parking curb under the bumper. If you aren't 100% confident, don't air out.
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Old 03-19-20, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by bumada
First thing I told me wife, make sure the wheels are straight and there isn't a parking curb under the bumper. If you aren't 100% confident, don't air out.
No parking curb issues here. Front camera was the first mod I did on my GS for this purpose.







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Old 03-19-20, 08:55 AM
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the NIA kit is a great choice! let me know if you are interested in one!
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your GS looks great! we are finishing up the front splitter for the 13-15 hers a photo
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Originally Posted by gaspeed
No parking curb issues here. Front camera was the first mod I did on my GS for this purpose.
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Not to hi-jack the thread, how do you have the camera wired into the screen?
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