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Old 02-27-11, 04:22 PM
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Wow...awesome
Old 02-27-11, 05:17 PM
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It looks a lot better with the gold wheels.
Old 02-27-11, 07:07 PM
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Looks really good
Old 02-27-11, 07:36 PM
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yeah i had a hell of a time fitting my origin kit as well (well kinda) anyway, i like what you did with the opening bcus that opening def needs an fmic or something
Old 02-27-11, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by toyofreak
Some work got done to the Soarer. Wheels got refinished in BBS gold. Complete suspension and steering bushings installed from TM Engineering. B&M oil and trans cooler with steel braided lines and AN fittings. Filled in the front of the Origin Labs kit with a grille. Sorry for the poor quality pics.

Hoping I can provide some constructive criticism here! That grille looks way too much like an intercooler from a distance to where it can be argued that you're going for an "interfooler" look. What do you think about painting it black? I know you wanted to fill the space, and I think black would still provide a nice effect without it looking like you were going for something else. Thoughts? Otherwise this project really came together and the wheels set it off nicely!
Old 02-27-11, 10:58 PM
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Time for a bigger exhaust to fill those openings!
Old 02-28-11, 07:31 AM
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pictures dont do it justice i've seen it up close its a sweet ride .
Old 03-01-11, 02:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Klaus
Hoping I can provide some constructive criticism here! That grille looks way too much like an intercooler from a distance to where it can be argued that you're going for an "interfooler" look. What do you think about painting it black? I know you wanted to fill the space, and I think black would still provide a nice effect without it looking like you were going for something else. Thoughts? Otherwise this project really came together and the wheels set it off nicely!
The grille itself is made out of aluminum, where the front is polished, but the top and bottom of the louvers are painted black. It matches the 97+ grille's color scheme of black and polished metal look. I wasn't about to put an intercooler on a car with no turbo. I own two twin turbo Supras already. But I think the grill looks better in person.
Old 03-01-11, 02:49 AM
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That winged lion emblem is tilted a bit too high, Can you fix it?
Old 03-01-11, 03:00 AM
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Originally Posted by CrazySC300
That winged lion emblem is tilted a bit too high, Can you fix it?
No, cuz I like my Griffin tilted like that. If you notice my Soarer badge is too low too. Attribute it to personal preference.
Old 03-01-11, 04:14 AM
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Old thread but car looks sweet!
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