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First auto, first sedan. first VIP.

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revelNovember 18, 2011

First auto, first sedan. first VIP.

Originally I was searching for 2nd Gen GS300 to build a drift sedan out of of. I found a 2002 Sport Design in charcoal metallic gray with black leather interior. After purchasing I was all amped to being stripping everything out and beginning the build. That thought lasted about 20minutes. Before I could even get it home I was enjoying the plush interior and the fact I didn't have to deal with a clutch and trans....I then decided I couldn't dismantle it and remove everything that made it so comfy.

Thus begins my first automatic, sedan, VIP. So far I have done everything myself. Bad side to that is my front fenders look like crap. It was first time rolling Lexus fenders and I didn't think ahead about how to deal with the 'factory roll' at the very top of the inner lip.

Fresh from purchase:

Parts:

It's slow going for now. Looking into a few other parts in near future. Would love to get my hands on the Prussian Blue lip kit, but I am already scrapping the front bumper, frame rails, and exhaust all over Atlanta roads.

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Originally I was searching for 2nd Gen GS300 to build a drift sedan out of of. I found a 2002 Sport Design in charcoal metallic gray with black leather interior. After purchasing I was all amped to being stripping everything out and beginning the build. That thought lasted about 20minutes. Before I could even get it home I was enjoying the plush interior and the fact I didn't have to deal with a clutch and trans....I then decided I couldn't dismantle it and remove everything that made it so comfy. 

Thus begins my first automatic, sedan, VIP. So far I have done everything myself. Bad side to that is my front fenders look like crap. It was first time rolling Lexus fenders and I didn't think ahead about how to deal with the 'factory roll' at the very top of the inner lip.

Fresh from purchase:
[IMG]http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/gc8sti/GS300/file-5.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/gc8sti/GS300/file-9.jpg[/IMG]


Parts:
[IMG]http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/gc8sti/GS300/file-16.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/gc8sti/GS300/file-14.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/gc8sti/GS300/file-19.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/gc8sti/GS300/file-31.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/gc8sti/GS300/file-36.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/gc8sti/GS300/file-46.jpg[/IMG]

It's slow going for now. Looking into a few other parts in near future. Would love to get my hands on the Prussian Blue lip kit, but I am already scrapping the front bumper, frame rails, and exhaust all over Atlanta roads.

JuzzoNovember 19, 2011

#423538

Welcome homie, what suspension you running? Love the color, but those fake wheels are going to be a problem around here :shrug:

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Welcome homie, what suspension you running? Love the color, but those fake wheels are going to be a problem around here :shrug:

~~sperm~bomb~~November 19, 2011

#423540

If you cant get over the scraping at that ride height maybe you should quit now.:pat: What are you lowered on anyway??

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If you cant get over the scraping at that ride height maybe you should quit now.:pat: What are you lowered on anyway??

revelNovember 19, 2011

#423570

For now I am on BC coils. As for the scraping, the only part that bothers me is when I smashed my OEM cat causing a CEL. Once I get respectable at welding I plan to shove the exhaust as far up into the car as possible.

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For now I am on BC coils. As for the scraping, the only part that bothers me is when I smashed my OEM cat causing a CEL. Once I get respectable at welding I plan to shove the exhaust as far up into the car as possible.

Mr.DobackNovember 19, 2011

#423572

Not bad, however if your having issues at that height.....your going to need air ride....because your are definitely not low. :shrug:

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Not bad, however if your having issues at that height.....your going to need air ride....because your are definitely not low. :shrug:

revelNovember 19, 2011

#423583

Yea. I have been looking into air setups. Also considering 20s to raise the chassis so I can lower it more.

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Yea. I have been looking into air setups. Also considering 20s to raise the chassis so I can lower it more.

PROJECTGS3November 22, 2011

#424082

lose the stickers, other then that car looks nice.

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lose the stickers, other then that car looks nice.

lo_ditNovember 23, 2011

#424249

haha i'm diggin the center cap stickers

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haha i'm diggin the center cap stickers

revelNovember 29, 2011

#425094

Center cap stickers are from Gurren Lagann anime. OriginalFake stickers are from OriginalFake store in Japan. Rear glass stickers have since been changed. Hopefully I can get a chance to take some more recent pics of the car. Project cars keep taking up all my time and money.

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Center cap stickers are from Gurren Lagann anime. OriginalFake stickers are from OriginalFake store in Japan. Rear glass stickers have since been changed. Hopefully I can get a chance to take some more recent pics of the car. Project cars keep taking up all my time and money.