My GS300 Then till NOW (Timeline Updated Frequently)

[CarbonGS]

Yeah so I was motivated when my friend and team mate Angie on ELITE did her post of how her car looked when she first got it and it told me, "Hrmmm, nobody on this team, or anyone for that fact, knows what my car looked like when I first got it!" Well dag-nab-it if you ain't gonna know now! This is more of a record keeping thread for me but any questions, comments, or concerns are always welcome. Thanks, I and I hope that you enjoy.

Here it is the day we brought her home! Before 10 miles off the lot I already stopped at Oasis Window Tinting and tinted her 35% on the sides and 20% in the rear. That's right. I didn't own the car for more than 15 minutes and it was already modded! Bought her in March of 2004.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/ridingstock-1.jpg

Other Angles
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/ridingstock1.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/ridingstock2.jpg

The interior was switched out to black swapping out the door panels, carpet, seats, and dash.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/11-12-0610.jpg

Then came the body kit. Revolution Win Styled Front and Rear Bumpers with VIS Side Skirts.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/revolutionbodykitinstalled2.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/revolutionbodykitinstalled1.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/revolutionbodykitinstalled4.jpg

We also added a VIS OEM Style Spoiler w/LED Brake Light
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/revolutionbodykitinstalled5.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/revolutionbodykitinstalled.jpg

Then came the Tenzo R Burnt Tip Exhausts and 18" Chrome American Racing Casinos wrapped in Falken Tires
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/officeparkshoot2.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/caliperpaintday10.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/officeparkshoot1.jpg

I painted my stock calipers black for the time being.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/caliperpaintday5.jpg

A JDM Tyte Pose for you all.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/caliperpaintday7.jpg

Unhappy with the stock brakes I then upgraded to Black Supra TT TRD Big Brake Calipers up front with SP-Slotted and Drilled Rotors - Thanks Eric C.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSC01134.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/5-14-06SupraBrakes2.jpg

Then I went under the hood. Here it is stock!
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/gs300firstoilchange1.jpg

Added a SRT HCI Intake System with Racing ECU upgrade and Heatshield - Thanks Moe!
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/installedsrtintake.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSC02246.jpg

Then we modded the headlights with Advanced Automotive Concepts Style CCFL DDE Halos - Thanks Justin!
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/GShalos31.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/beforecctddeinstall1.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/beforecctddeinstall2.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1-24-06Meet10.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSC00030.jpg

Then I added Global Premier 9000K H.I.D.'s Yes, my car was a non H.I.D. equipped Lexus.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1-14-066.jpg

Then came the Custom Carbon Fiber Grille
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/NewGrill.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/NewGrill1.jpg

Then I got Carbon Fiber Door Pillars - Can't really tell in this picture but they are there, I promise! We even got them to make little Lexus L's for me.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/chilisparkinglot1.jpg

I then got my sound system in place. Alpine CDA-9835 Head Unit, a 1000watt Power Acoustic Amp, 1.0 Farad Capacitor and a 12" Kicker L7 Subwoofer
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/alpinecda9835installed.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/officeparkshoot4.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/installed12inchL7.jpg

Then came the Toyota Aristo Window Visors
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/visorinstall2-18-061.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/visorinstall2-18-062.jpg

Got my neons under the car. They were laying around in the garage from the leftover parts of my previous car.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/12-18-06AMShoot13.jpg

I went back under the hood to do some more work. This time with the help of Spectre Performance. They gave me a polished intake system. I got a 1st Gen Strut bar, got that polished. I got my intake manifold polished, and I got polished radiator hoses. It dressed up the engine bay quite nicely.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSC02253.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/3-24-07change5.jpg

I changed the trunk up a bit by building an amplifier rack and false wall. We are working on making the NOS functional. I got a great deal on the kit. - Thanks Corey!
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/11-12-0615.jpg

I added a custom shift boot. I call it the $30 Manual Transmission! lol
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/11-12-0614.jpg

Time for a change. Changed up the front bumper a little to include my IS Foglamps. ELITE got sponsored by Dunlop Tires so it was time for new wheels too!
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/3-24-07change2.jpg

The boys at Butler mounted on my new EXE Konvex 20x9 and 20x10 wheels with a 4.5" rear lip!.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/4-10-07Wheels-hood-grille16.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/4-12-07DecalDayPart2.jpg

A new VIS Carbon Fiber and Vented Hood awaiting my return when I got home!
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/4-10-07Wheels-hood-grille18.jpg

That went on and the bumper was finished as well. I love the way it looks with the IS Foglamps.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/4-18-07UpdatewithBumper3.jpg

Then we lowered the car on KYB Shocks and Eibach Pro Kit Springs.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/5-3-07newsuspension.jpg

That's me in the mechanics clothes!
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/5-3-07installednewsuspension10.jpg

Here it is dropped at DUB
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DUBATL071.jpg

Then we found that there were rubbing issues with a full load on the car so I went in and shaved my rear fenders! No more rubs under normal load. I've since gone back and cut out the lower sections as well.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/4-17-07DIYFenderShave29.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/4-17-07DIYFenderShave37.jpg

Had the opportunity to change my brakes to red ones with a friend. - Thanks Dan. We had them painted red, shaved down, and added a TRD decal instead.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/6-5-07newcalipers1.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/6-5-07newcalipers2.jpg

Just installed my Toyomoto Headers and put back on my SRT Intake - Thanks Shin for the install, JPI for the great deal, and Bing for the unforgetable scrubs moments!
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/headers.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/7-9-07HeaderInstallDay2.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/7-9-07HeaderInstallDay.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/7-9-07HeaderInstallDay1.jpg

Here is how she sits today.
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSCN6804.jpg

Thanks for looking,
-Tony (CarbonGS)

[JackBurton]

<------- naive... i didn't even know GS came in 5 speed??? Or did I miss something??

[CarbonGS]

nope they do not offer the gs in a 5-speed. but one day mine will have one!

[SMURFM]

i say she has a 6 speed sooner or later :)

looks awesome bro..absolutely love your car so much!

[JackBurton]

LOL... I thought I was tripping....

that's a tricky pic... totally looks shiftable....

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/11-12-0610.jpg

regardless, awesome ride...

[CarbonGS]

thanks. I will now be focusing on the top three things.
1st - trunk audio and video
2nd - interior
3rd - motor!

[GGP2JZ]

you sure do love the camera lol jk. she is a beauty man.

[GGPIS3]

he's got a good eye and a nice camera... btw, nice calipers :wink:

[CarbonGS]

thanks dan I did give you props. bucky deserves credit too.

[AznTwins]

nice car

[CarbonGS]

thanks!

[CarbonIS]

nope they do not offer the gs in a 5-speed. but one day mine will have one!
Yours is a 4spd(auto) now??? :stickpoke



I was there from the beginning... It came a long way...

Ricer :innocent:

[CarbonIS]

Just noticed....


BC FTMFW!!!!!!!!!

[CarbonGS]

yeah man, for those that have not been fortunate enough to see the Ballistic Concepts video from 2003 YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW!!! Bawahahahaha

[WhiteAccord]

I saw a thread similar to this one.. Looks very Nice...

[CarbonIS]

yeah man, for those that have not been fortunate enough to see the Ballistic Concepts video from 2003 YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW!!! Bawahahahaha
LoL!!!!!!!!

I lost my DVD..... Do you still have it? I want a copy :gr_grin:

[CarbonGS]

I have it on video but I never got a copy of the dvd. corey borrowed it and lost it

[CarbonGS]

Wow! I hadn't noticed how much has changed since this post was started. So, It is time to update!!!

Had Paul's Custom Exhaust in Snellville install my new exhaust setup

When you arrive and pull into the garage bay behind the facility you are greeted with this work of art.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/11-19-07%20Pauls%20Custom%20Exhaust%20Install/11-19-07GS3PaulsCustomExhaustIns-35.jpg

After some coaxing and ramp work we were able to get my car up on the drive on lift to begin the work.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/11-19-07%20Pauls%20Custom%20Exhaust%20Install/11-19-07GS3PaulsCustomExhaustIns-34.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/11-19-07%20Pauls%20Custom%20Exhaust%20Install/11-19-07GS3PaulsCustomExhaustIns-26.jpg

Some pics of my original install I had. This is a great example of a poor install and bad choice in materials. The craftsmanship is horrible and Paul noticed it right away. He said, "We are definitely getting rid of this and starting all over! I can't let you leave with this still on your car."

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/11-19-07%20Pauls%20Custom%20Exhaust%20Install/11-19-07GS3PaulsCustomExhaustIns-33.jpg

The stock Y-Pipe with catalytic converter

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/11-19-07%20Pauls%20Custom%20Exhaust%20Install/11-19-07GS3PaulsCustomExhaustIns-32.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/11-19-07%20Pauls%20Custom%20Exhaust%20Install/11-19-07GS3PaulsCustomExhaustIns-31.jpg

A non functional H-Pipe and patching job to the two Tenzo R mufflers I had previously on the car

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/11-19-07%20Pauls%20Custom%20Exhaust%20Install/11-19-07GS3PaulsCustomExhaustIns-29.jpg

The new Toyomoto Y-Pipe and Remus STYLED Exhaust Mufflers. So nice and shiny!

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/11-19-07%20Pauls%20Custom%20Exhaust%20Install/11-19-07GS3PaulsCustomExhaustIns-28.jpg

You can see the horrible patch that the previous installer did here. They simply cut out part of the original piping and welded in piping in place of the old ones. This is also the last time that you'll see this exhaust on my car.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/11-19-07%20Pauls%20Custom%20Exhaust%20Install/11-19-07GS3PaulsCustomExhaustIns-23.jpg

Mocking up the Y-Pipe to the Headers. There was a slight issue since the Y-Pipie is also made for the IS300 it is not ment to fit on the GS300 right where the two pipes come to one there was slight rubbing on the heat shields and Tranny plate.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/11-19-07%20Pauls%20Custom%20Exhaust%20Install/11-19-07GS3PaulsCustomExhaustIns-22.jpg

So, Paul and Matt decided to heat up the pipe and bend it out of the way towards a more desirable direction instead of cutting and extending the Y-Pipe. They really wanted to keep the look of the install clean and bending the pipe was a more desirable option.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/11-19-07%20Pauls%20Custom%20Exhaust%20Install/11-19-07GS3PaulsCustomExhaustIns-20.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/11-19-07%20Pauls%20Custom%20Exhaust%20Install/11-19-07GS3PaulsCustomExhaustIns-19.jpg

There is now a hint of blue where they did the bend. Looks pretty cool to me.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/11-19-07%20Pauls%20Custom%20Exhaust%20Install/11-19-07GS3PaulsCustomExhaustIns-8.jpg

Paul decided to do a straight pipe till the rear axle to make another Y-Pipe to the mufflers. Here they are fabricating the Y-Pipe.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/11-19-07%20Pauls%20Custom%20Exhaust%20Install/11-19-07GS3PaulsCustomExhaustIns-18.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/11-19-07%20Pauls%20Custom%20Exhaust%20Install/11-19-07GS3PaulsCustomExhaustIns-17.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/11-19-07%20Pauls%20Custom%20Exhaust%20Install/11-19-07GS3PaulsCustomExhaustIns-16.jpg

The product

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/11-19-07%20Pauls%20Custom%20Exhaust%20Install/11-19-07GS3PaulsCustomExhaustIns-12.jpg

Time to mock up one side of the exhaust. Paul wanted a clean install so he did a one piece pipe from the Y and bended it to fit.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/11-19-07%20Pauls%20Custom%20Exhaust%20Install/11-19-07GS3PaulsCustomExhaustIns-7.jpg

He duplicated his work for the driver's side.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/11-19-07%20Pauls%20Custom%20Exhaust%20Install/11-19-07GS3PaulsCustomExhaustIns-6.jpg

All welded together.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/11-19-07%20Pauls%20Custom%20Exhaust%20Install/11-19-07GS3PaulsCustomExhaustIns-4.jpg

Here's a look from the Toyomoto Y-Pipe back.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/11-19-07%20Pauls%20Custom%20Exhaust%20Install/11-19-07GS3PaulsCustomExhaustIns-3.jpg

My High Flow Cat

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/11-19-07%20Pauls%20Custom%20Exhaust%20Install/11-19-07GS3PaulsCustomExhaustIns-2.jpg

Paul and Matt then painted the piping with some silver coating to make it more durable and clean. With the slight angling out of each muffler I think this flows much better with the body kit that I have on the car.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/11-19-07%20Pauls%20Custom%20Exhaust%20Install/11-19-07GS3PaulsCustomExhaustIns-1.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/11-19-07%20Pauls%20Custom%20Exhaust%20Install/11-19-07GS3PaulsCustomExhaustInstal.jpg

Here's a link to a short video clip that I took before the install. Much higher pitched and less responsive.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/11-19-07%20Pauls%20Custom%20Exhaust%20Install/th_11-19-07GS3PaulsCustomExhaustIns-37.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/11-19-07%20Pauls%20Custom%20Exhaust%20Install/?action=view&current=11-19-07GS3PaulsCustomExhaustIns-37.flv)

Here's a link to a short video clip that I took after the install. Much deeper and more responsive.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/11-19-07%20Pauls%20Custom%20Exhaust%20Install/th_11-19-07GS3PaulsCustomExhaustIns-36.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/11-19-07%20Pauls%20Custom%20Exhaust%20Install/?action=view&current=11-19-07GS3PaulsCustomExhaustIns-36.flv)

Thanks again to Paul and Matt over at Paul's Custom Exhaust in Snellville, GA. They have taken me on for the 2008 show season and I will represent their name proudly! Great work for a great price. Check them out for all your exhaust needs!

http://www.paulscustomexhaust.com/

[CarbonGS]

Got the UGO roof spoiler test fitted

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSC05717.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSC05718.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSC05719.jpg


Kevin at R2B2 wrapped my trunk, UGO roof spoiler, and Junction Produce 3 piece spoiler replica in carbon fiber

As many of you know my car has undergone many changes for the upcoming 08 show season. Here are some sneak peaks of the work that is going on. Look for a final update at the World of Wheels show in Atlanta January 3rd-6th. The car will be done next Friday and will undergo extensive detailing for the show. Just to tell you what is happening in these pics:

1. Carbon fiber wrapping the UGO Roof spoiler
2. Carbon fiber wrapping the Junction Produce Replica rear spoiler. The two side pieces will be color matched to the body to achieve my two tone carbon look.
3. Trunk will be wrapped in carbon as well. I am not deleting the inner tails. You'll see why.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/12-22-07%20GS3%20Update/DSC08812.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/12-22-07%20GS3%20Update/DSC08813.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/12-22-07%20GS3%20Update/DSC08814.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/12-22-07%20GS3%20Update/DSC08816.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/12-22-07%20GS3%20Update/DSC08819.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/12-22-07%20GS3%20Update/DSC08820.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/12-22-07%20GS3%20Update/DSC08822.jpg

[CarbonGS]

ok so the trunk lid was wrapped and has one layer of resin on, they are going to let it cure overnight, sand, and apply another coat of resin, sand, and clear coat it hopefully tomorrow. car is now scheduled to be complete monday or tuesday just in time for roll in at the World of Wheels Show on Thursday! Here are the pics I took today.

This is the top of the trunk lid

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/12-22-07%20GS3%20Update/DSCN8596.jpg

A corner view

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/12-22-07%20GS3%20Update/DSCN8597.jpg

and the rear shot, they are going to cut out the inner tail holes

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/12-22-07%20GS3%20Update/DSCN8595.jpg

[CarbonGS]

Here it is guys from WOW Show in ATL. The JP replica 3 piece spoiler is not on yet and neither is the UGO roof spoiler. The car went back in the shop today and will be out Wed or Thurs morning to roll out for WOW Chatanooga. There will be some airbushing added to the trunk lid and some other things are getting tinted as I type right behind me.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/1-6-08%20WOW%20Atlanta/08WOWAtlanta.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/1-6-08%20WOW%20Atlanta/08WOWAtlanta1.jpg

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http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/1-6-08%20WOW%20Atlanta/08WOWAtlanta4.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/1-6-08%20WOW%20Atlanta/08WOWAtlanta5.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/1-6-08%20WOW%20Atlanta/08WOWAtlanta6.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/1-6-08%20WOW%20Atlanta/08WOWAtlanta7.jpg

[CarbonGS]

here you can tell how kevin matched up the weaves from the trunk lid to the jp replica spoiler

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSCN8814.jpg

here's the full rear end. you can see how they painted the side pieces of the rear spoiler to match the car and there's the ugo roof spoiler up top.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSCN8813.jpg

We also tinted the tails

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS400%20Build/DSCN9159.jpg

from the side

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSCN8809.jpg

a better angle with the slightly tinted tails. we did two coats of smoke black and called it quits. it is easier to get darker than it is to go lighter.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSCN8808.jpg

They also faded the sides of the ugo roof spoiler to match te car so that when you see it from the side it looks black

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSCN8811.jpg

you can see the fade here

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSCN8810.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSCN8812.jpg

hope you guys like it!

ending this post with the shot of the rear again

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSCN8808.jpg

[CarbonGS]

Here you can see where my Bucky got creative with some paint.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSCN9175.jpg

I am also getting my pro lex performance exhaust manifold heat shield painted black. after some research i found that it really doesn't do much of a job shielding heat from the intake piping so i decided to create a show piece of it. i cut out a rectangular window so that you can see the headers through the hole. It should add for some good contrast with the black heat shield and the gold headers.

up close idea of it. it is only filler primered right now. not painted yet.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSCN9173.jpg

further away

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSCN9174.jpg

Here are both of my projects side by side!

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/2-1-08GS39.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/2-1-08GS311.jpg

that is all for now. i'll keep you guys updated

[CarbonGS]

Ok, so today was a very productive day for me considering how late it started lol. I want to thank Dan, Juan, and and Shin (GGPIS3, Jvillagran and CarbonIS) for helping me out with parts and last night with my AEM wideband install, and thanks to Bucky for loaning me his spare carbon fiber single guage pod to use until we come up with something better later.

We took off the exisiting paint on the nitrous bottles yesterday night with aircraft paint remover. It is some cool stuff if you haven't ever used it before. Apply the goopy stuff on and spread it around. Let is sit for about 5 minutes and watch the paint bubble off! lol we then primered the bottles with a little sandable primer just to make the paint adhearable later. Thanks to Dan for letting me use one of his spare nitrous bottles until I get my new one in the mail!

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSCN9185.jpg

Here is my header heat shield, along with the shifter panel, and double din face. These will be painted later today when Bucky gets a chance.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSCN9186.jpg

We trimmed the carbon panels and sanded the edges. We will be added 1 or 2 more flood coats of resin on top before sanding down and clearing them.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSCN9176.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSCN9177.jpg

Here is the AEM Wideband. It is temporarily mounted to a chrome bezel guage holder.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSCN9180.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSCN9181.jpg

And this morning with the carbon fiber guage pod Bucky let me borrow. I only have it held down right now with double sided 3m tape until i figure out what to do. I am trying to source a driver's side a-pillar so that i can mold my triple guage pod to it and wrap it with carbon fiber. until then this guage pod cup will do.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSCN9182.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSCN9183.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSCN9184.jpg

[CarbonGS]

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSCN9227.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSCN9229.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSCN9231.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSCN9232.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSCN9234.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSCN9235.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSCN9237.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSCN9238.jpg

[CarbonGS]

PS2 Slim with i-Pod in the glove box

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSCN9413.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSCN9414.jpg

Carbon trim pieces are all off again.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSCN9416.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/DSCN9415.jpg

[CarbonGS]

Well, I haven't been doing much lately but I decided to get a few things done off of my check list these past few weeks. I finally got my HKS Cam Gear installed. CarbonIS helped me with the install of a custom oil catch can. We like to call it the Shin Motorsports Husky Custom Oil Catch Can lol.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/imim97/CarbonGS/HPIM2318.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/imim97/CarbonGS/HPIM2326.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/imim97/CarbonGS/HPIM2330.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/imim97/CarbonGS/HPIM2331.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/imim97/CarbonGS/HPIM2322.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/imim97/CarbonGS/HPIM2321.jpg

Thanks for looking

[CarbonGS]

My Tunerzine Feature

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/Tunerzine%20Feature/shoot15.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/Tunerzine%20Feature/shoot13.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/Tunerzine%20Feature/shoot11.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/Tunerzine%20Feature/shoot9.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/Tunerzine%20Feature/shoot7.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/Tunerzine%20Feature/shoot5.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/Tunerzine%20Feature/shoot4.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/Tunerzine%20Feature/shoot3.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/Tunerzine%20Feature/shoot.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/Tunerzine%20Feature/92.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/Tunerzine%20Feature/71.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/Tunerzine%20Feature/61-1.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/Tunerzine%20Feature/51-1.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/Tunerzine%20Feature/41-1.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/Tunerzine%20Feature/21-1.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/Tunerzine%20Feature/01.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/Tunerzine%20Feature/11.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/Tunerzine%20Feature/21.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/Tunerzine%20Feature/31.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/Tunerzine%20Feature/41.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/Tunerzine%20Feature/51.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/Tunerzine%20Feature/61.jpg

[CarbonGS]

My favorite shot but it doesn't have my HKS Cam Gear installed

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/Tunerzine%20Feature/81.jpg

[CarbonGS]

Then the car was just recently on display at the AJC Car Show invited by Finish Masters and SuperStar Customs

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/4-19-08%20AJC%20Show/08AJC.jpg

[turbomr2]

rock on!!

[CarbonGS]

tubular turbo manifold and tial 38mm wastegate purchased from bluestreakgts

before cleaning and during cleaning

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/Tialand12.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/Tialand4.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/Tialand5.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/Tialand6.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/Tialand8.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/Tialand.jpg

thanks to our friend duke for taking off those rusted on bolts to the wastegate at ez-autoservice.

all cleaned up

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/Tialand13.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/Tialand14.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/Tialand16.jpg

I will eventually be taking the manifold up to Miller's Powder Coating to get it heat coated for 10k degrees

[CarbonIS]

and it begans....

[SMURFM]

Lookin good bro!

[turbomr2]

oh snap!! I posted to soon.

[Evolunchbox]

Going turbo!!!???!!! Oh snap! Looking good as always!

[MR-4DOOR-SR20DE]

I like the pic with the you being able to see the engine come through hood. I would like Casey to take some pics of my car like that in the future.

[CarbonGS]

and it begans....

not just yet man. just gathering parts as funds become available

Lookin good bro!

thanks man!

oh snap!! I posted to soon.

yeah too soon junior

Going turbo!!!???!!! Oh snap! Looking good as always!

thanks bud! got the boost bug

I like the pic with the you being able to see the engine come through hood. I would like Casey to take some pics of my car like that in the future.

thanks. changaroo took that picture actually not casey. he said that it was a pain in the butt to do that photoshop because of the vent and the carbon fiber. just takes some time.

[CarbonGS]

GT35R FTMFW!!! Thanks Dan, Rico (RIP Juicy), etc...

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/gt35rturbo.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/gt35r2.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/gt35r3.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/gt35r4.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/gt35r5.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/gt35r6.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/gt35r.jpg

[Evolunchbox]

Oh, hell yeah! Definitely a turbo size I would have choosen for the application.

[CarbonGS]

yeah this one has sentimental value to all of the atlanta crew. used to be rico's old turbo and then dan's.

[CarbonGS]

well, test fitted the intercooler today and got new arp studs and bolts as a graduation present, thanks dan!

as you can see the bumper is not fully attached so fitment is a little off. there will need to be some cutting of the lower portion of the bumper to make this set up work. but at least i know it fits!!!

looks pretty stealthy to me!!!

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/intercooler.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/intercooler2.jpg

you can see i have about 1.5 - 2 inches of play that i can work with

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/intercooler4.jpg

with the bumper off

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/intercooler6.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/intercooler5.jpg

the studs

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/studs.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/studs3.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/studs2.jpg

[SMURFM]

Congrats bro! Won't be too long you will be boosted! Woot Woot!

[CarbonGS]

Congrats bro! Won't be too long you will be boosted! Woot Woot!

my goal is to be up and running when dan is

[SMURFM]

Then you have all the time in the world!

[GGPIS3]

^^ 10 year plan... HERE WE COME!!!!!

[CarbonGS]

dayum, with interest?

[SMURFM]

6.9 FTL!

[Frostbyte]

Very pretty Glitter Bucket...

[GGPIS3]

Very pretty Glitter Bucket...


was this an attempt at a compliment? where do you see glitter? and this is far from being a bucket... a mazda rx-8 would be a better description for a bucket. :bash:

[Frostbyte]

was this an attempt at a compliment? where do you see glitter? and this is far from being a bucket... a mazda rx-8 would be a better description for a bucket. :bash:

Glitter is anything that is flashy, and I believe the comment was directed at CarbonGS, so maybe you should stay out the cool-aid if you don't know the flavor... No body was talking to you or asking for you advice.

Yes CarbonGS it was a compliment...

[GGPIS3]

^^ have you ever heard of glitter paint? his car has no glitter on it... who the hell says a car is glitter when they are trying to say it looks good? maybe you need to learn how to pay a compliment w/o people thinking it was a stab.

and i will comment since this IS my kool-aid and tony is like my little brother so i will speak freely and im sure he won't mind a bit.

[Frostbyte]

^^ You just like to argue with people, just because not everyone speaks just like you doesn't mean it is not the right thing to say.... I never said he had glitter paint, Glitter is shiny just like his car... Bucket can also be referred to as a ride, hince "Glitter Bucket" pretty sad when everything has to be explained to you in 5th grade... Where I am from Glitter Bucket is referred to as a car that is flashy. Again nobody asked for your opinion anyways... Pretty sad with the "admin" is argueing with people on the boards for no reason at all..

[CarbonGS]

was this an attempt at a compliment? where do you see glitter? and this is far from being a bucket... a mazda rx-8 would be a better description for a bucket. :bash:

i can understand where dan is coming from. when i first read your comment frostbyte, i was a bit upset and confused. but then i kept reading your responses to dan's questions and accusations and i can see where you are coming from as well. thanks for taking the time out to read my post and give me feedback.

Glitter is anything that is flashy, and I believe the comment was directed at CarbonGS, so maybe you should stay out the cool-aid if you don't know the flavor... No body was talking to you or asking for you advice.

Yes CarbonGS it was a compliment...

there's no need to attack anyone. everyone is from different places and we all speak differently. dan is just looking out for me since he is like my older brother. the internet is an open place so when someone says something everyone has an opinion and they are entitled to it. thanks for the compliment again though.

^^ have you ever heard of glitter paint? his car has no glitter on it... who the hell says a car is glitter when they are trying to say it looks good? maybe you need to learn how to pay a compliment w/o people thinking it was a stab.

and i will comment since this IS my kool-aid and tony is like my little brother so i will
speak freely and im sure he won't mind a bit.

thanks dan for looking out. but sometimes we just need to mediate and understand where everyone is coming from. i am sure he had the best of intentions but it just didn't come across the right way.

^^ You just like to argue with people, just because not everyone speaks just like you doesn't mean it is not the right thing to say.... I never said he had glitter paint, Glitter is shiny just like his car... Bucket can also be referred to as a ride, hince "Glitter Bucket" pretty sad when everything has to be explained to you in 5th grade... Where I am from Glitter Bucket is referred to as a car that is flashy. Again nobody asked for your opinion anyways... Pretty sad with the "admin" is argueing with people on the boards for no reason at all..

everyone has different personalities and with us being in the scene that we are in we have to learn to accept everyone for who they are. sometimes it takes explaining to understand each other. i try to keep these boards on track as far as my forums are concerned. so let's get over this and stay on track. thanks for the feedback guys.

keep your eyes open and you'll see more updates soon

[GGPIS3]

^ i swear, one day, you will be an ambassador or a diplomat!!

[CarbonGS]

or just stay a moderator on a public forum lol.

[SMURFM]

forum mod. Haha

JK bro! Mucho love!

[CarbonGS]

well the power acoustic amplifier finally died last week. i went ahead and ordered a new solobaric L7 subwoofer for the trunk. it is yet another step to making the trunk a little more stealthy looking since the new L7's are black.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/newl7sub13.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/newl7sub6.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/newl7sub4.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/newl7sub3.jpg

I then went over to our good friend Armando at Precision Audio to get a new amplifier. To keep the budget in tact we opted to go with an Almani 1600/2 brushed aluminum series amplifier. This would still handle the L7, keep the look of the trunk clean and simple, have high quality control since the internal boards are the same ones used in Hifonics amplifiers, and not sacrifice too much out of pocket.

The trunk as it was before

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/newl7sub.jpg

Taking it apart

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/newl7sub5.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/newl7sub2.jpg

The new subwoofer and amplifier installed

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/newl7sub10.jpg

The nitrous bottles back in and the finished product

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/newl7sub8.jpg

[CarbonGS]

I was recently sponsored by Varad Lighting. They sent me a lot of stuff and I have been working on it a little here and there installing buts and pieces at a time. I am about 40% done right now.

The boxes when they came

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/varadlighting.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/varadlighting2.jpg

Here are some of the things I've installed. Front driver's and passenger's door pockets.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/varadlighting5.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/varadlighting8.jpg

Front driver's and passenger's foot wells.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/varadlighting6.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/varadlighting4.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/varadlighting7.jpg

The trunk also has accent lighting now as well

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/varadlighting3.jpg

I still have engine and wheel well accent lighting that I need to install as well as the under car lighting kit.

[CarbonGS]

Thanks to Dan (GGPIS3) for getting me this Tranny Cooler from Perma-Cool for my B-day. Just another step closer to putting Project Boost together!

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/PermaCoolTrannyCooler.jpg