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Old 12-22-07 | 04:21 PM
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Default Update on my LS400.

Been awhile since i have posted any updates on my car but here they are:

When i first got the car:



Start of the body work:



Getting ready for paint:







The black beauty..lol







Test fitting the rear rims:

Old 12-22-07 | 04:24 PM
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The finished product.....for now!











Few things that i need to clear up on the car, like the chrome trim on both the bumpers, front center caps, and the interior is the next major overhaul.
Old 12-22-07 | 07:26 PM
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Thank you for sharing pics of your car, I like seeing shots in a spray booth...it looks so cool. Good job on the paint and shave, how much did that all set you back (curious about the paint job price and location)?
Old 12-22-07 | 07:40 PM
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pics look so fresh....thanks for sharing, too.
Old 12-22-07 | 07:52 PM
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Very nice!
Old 12-22-07 | 10:00 PM
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Looks very nice.
Old 12-22-07 | 10:02 PM
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nice but i feel the wheels are kinda way too huge

but if thats what youre goin for
Old 12-23-07 | 03:10 AM
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yea, a lot of people (me included) feel that 20s are just too big for the 1st gen. 19s i think fit better, but 2nd gens are more suited for 20s.
Old 12-23-07 | 08:20 AM
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great job on the body and paint. wish mine looked half that good. i like the wheel style, but they're a bit too big...
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The more i look at it, im starting to agree with alot of you about the wheel size. I like the style but the MMR wheels that i have only come in 20s. Might start looking at other wheels.

Thanks for all your kind comments!

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Old 12-23-07 | 11:18 AM
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air suspension will settle the look ..literally.
Old 12-23-07 | 11:22 AM
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i hear you man!!!! Seeing what i can do about that .....lol
Old 12-23-07 | 12:21 PM
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i LOVE the wheels! i say keep 'em!

i have 20s on my 1gen, and i dont feel like they are too big. its a big car!
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^what are you lowered on?
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i vote for a clear bra to protect the brand new paint.


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