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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 09:12 AM
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took a couple pics yesterday because winter is coming and im pretty sure im gonna change out the wheel/tire combo for a winter only set. and i dont think they will look nice n shiny like these.

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tinted tail lights, on and off. once i find a reverse bar they are coming back off for a couple more coats of darkness.



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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 11:01 AM
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Have you thought about getting your windows tinted? I think 25% would look on point with your ride.

Fantastic pics though love the color of the car
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They are 35% on the sides and back. I'm going to have 35% done on the windshield and go a little darker on the sides and back. Don't know, but it's on the list.

Here it is before tint and lowering

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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 11:48 AM
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Yeah I can see the difference now, I have 20% on my ride.

What kind of lowering springs did you use?
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 12:24 PM
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the SSC 1.7" all around. i made a thread about it when i did it, so a search will get you the drop numbers. they werent even close to to that on my ride though, but every car is different i guess.
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 07:14 PM
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Nice pictures! Look professional!
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 07:34 PM
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I've been debating HID's in my car when tax time rolls around- I'm using Silverstars currently and I can already tell they're not as bright as when I first bought them. I was considering the halo lights off ebay but I couldn't see anything reputable so I assumed they were all Chinese knockoffs.

Anyway what brand HIDs did you use and what color temperature? Any night shots?
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 07:50 PM
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No night shots and not a fan of the halo lights unless on a BMW. But to each their own.

I got the headlights and fogs fr DDM tuning and don't regret it *crossing my fingers they stay working * they are 6000k temperature for both sets and they are bright bright. Had 6000ka in my GTP as well but different company and those were good for over 2 years and bright as hell also.
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Car looks pretty straight
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I just got done waxing mine for the winter today. I Clay bared it, and put on two coats of wax. Pretty burned out right now....

The front bumpber is getting re-painted this summer. Too many chips and pealed paint!!!!

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Your looks great Dom!!!!

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Do you get pulled over for not having your front plate. I had mine of one day and got pulled over twice on a 20 min ride home. They where license plate ***** i hate il
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nope, had it off since february and havent been pulled over in the car yet. I didnt have a front plate on my GTP for 5 years and was never pulled over for it, but did get ticketed once for it after being pulled over for not wearing my seat belt...that i was wearing. My mom, who i bought my GTP from, was never bothered either for the 4 years she drove it with no front plate either.
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I just got done waxing mine for the winter today. I Clay bared it, and put on two coats of wax. Pretty burned out right now....

The front bumpber is getting re-painted this summer. Too many chips and pealed paint!!!!
i still havent waxed, let alone clayed, my car yet. i really wanted to do it before winter hit, just never got to it.
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didnt want to start a new thread for it. i was testing out some new photography equipment i bought. need a bit of work with it, but gotta start some where. car actually doesnt look bad for not being washed in 2 months and been through a bit of snow the past weeks. i gotta shine her up and take some more pics.

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Originally Posted by Dom87SS
didnt want to start a new thread for it. i was testing out some new photography equipment i bought. need a bit of work with it, but gotta start some where. car actually doesnt look bad for not being washed in 2 months and been through a bit of snow the past weeks. i gotta shine her up and take some more pics.

Looks awesome man!
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