My Lexus GS300 THEN till NOW

[rollininstyle2004]

Good stuff sir.

Got subs?

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs528.snc3/30032_393853620845_502000845_4627668_5821320_n.jpg

[carbongs]

Good stuff sir.

thanks again dude. glad we could let part of your passat live on in the GS.

[shortysm22]

woooo, ahhhh, this is gonna be pretty cool

[carbongs]

woooo, ahhhh, this is gonna be pretty cool

you know it. step by step and day by day but it'll get done. in due time

[carbongs]

A pic of almost everything going into the car as of right now

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs509.ash1/30082_399221940845_502000845_4781022_1314275_n.jpg

Did a little more deadening last night and took some pictures of some of the speakers going into the car.

Arc Audio KS6006 Component Speakers are going to go in the front stage. Thanks to my buddy Pete Lutz for donating these towards the build!

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/6-9-10%20Mo%20Deadening%20n%20Equip/6910msdap.jpg

Mid Bass Driver

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/6-9-10%20Mo%20Deadening%20n%20Equip/6910msdap-4.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/6-9-10%20Mo%20Deadening%20n%20Equip/6910msdap-2.jpg

Cross Over

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/6-9-10%20Mo%20Deadening%20n%20Equip/6910msdap-3.jpg

Arc Audio 10 D4 V2 Subwoofer (1 of 3)

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/6-9-10%20Mo%20Deadening%20n%20Equip/6910msdap-7.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/6-9-10%20Mo%20Deadening%20n%20Equip/6910msdap-8.jpg

New to the left and old on the right. It's gonna be fun making baffles for this one.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/6-9-10%20Mo%20Deadening%20n%20Equip/6910msdap-5.jpg

New tweeter to the left and old on the right.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/6-9-10%20Mo%20Deadening%20n%20Equip/6910msdap-6.jpg

Got Stinger Road Kill Expert Sound Deadening?

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/6-9-10%20Mo%20Deadening%20n%20Equip/6910msdap-18.jpg

Me in my new favorite place

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/6-9-10%20Mo%20Deadening%20n%20Equip/6910msdap-19.jpg

Jordan making his classic scary face before he starts to cut himself up

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/6-9-10%20Mo%20Deadening%20n%20Equip/6910msdap-9.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/6-9-10%20Mo%20Deadening%20n%20Equip/6910msdap-11.jpg

Trunk lid is almost done

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/6-9-10%20Mo%20Deadening%20n%20Equip/6910msdap-10.jpg

Jordan's handy work on the rear deck

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/6-9-10%20Mo%20Deadening%20n%20Equip/6910msdap-12.jpg

Jordan goofing around

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/6-9-10%20Mo%20Deadening%20n%20Equip/6910msdap-13.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/6-9-10%20Mo%20Deadening%20n%20Equip/6910msdap-15.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/6-9-10%20Mo%20Deadening%20n%20Equip/6910msdap-16.jpg

lol the hole looks so much bigger with Jordan poking through haha

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/6-9-10%20Mo%20Deadening%20n%20Equip/6910msdap-14.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/6-9-10%20Mo%20Deadening%20n%20Equip/6910msdap-17.jpg

Jordan finishing up the trunk lid

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/6-9-10%20Mo%20Deadening%20n%20Equip/6910msdap-20.jpg

This is when we ran out of deadening from the 1st bulk pack

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/6-9-10%20Mo%20Deadening%20n%20Equip/6910msdap-21.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2010/6-9-10%20Mo%20Deadening%20n%20Equip/6910msdap-22.jpg

More to come soon!

[spikez31]

Looking good Tony! Can't wait for the next update!

[carbongs]

Looking good Tony! Can't wait for the next update!

thanks man! long time no see dawg

[Prime.]

Arc Audio <3

[carbongs]

Arc Audio <3

Definitely great equipment! I've been converted. Once I sat and listened to cars with ARC built for sound quality.... I was sold!

[1SICKLEX]

Wow, great work so far in the trunk! Gonna sound killer!

[veritekracer]

I like this new direction you're taking Tony!! Can't wait to see her all done!!

[carbongs]

I like this new direction you're taking Tony!! Can't wait to see her all done!!

thanks dude! you've been very helpful along the way!

[carbongs]

more progress coming soon!

[carbongs]

Got the majority of the sound deadening in the trunk done now. Starting to see more progress in the form of extending wires and sub box floor boards.

Enter Stinger Roadkill Expert Sound Deadening bulk pack #2

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/62410emd.jpg

Cut out a piece of MDF for the sub woofer box base plate leaving room for wires to be run

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/62410emd-2.jpg

Fine tuned the mirrors and added sound deadening on the insides

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/62410emd-3.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/62410emd-4.jpg

Brett AKA Steve the Pirate helped me out with some deadening

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/62410emd-5.jpg

I am determined to get every nook and cranny

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/62410emd-6.jpg

Starting to look all deadened out

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/62410emd-7.jpg

[carbongs]

damn, thats crazy lol.

lol not even the least bit crazy.. you should see some cars we do here at the shop. 3-4 layers of deadening easy. i am only doing 2 layers


i can't wait to see the finished product for your audio set-up.
car is amazing btw:thumbup:

thanks slowly but surely

more progress today:

got some rails for a super secret compartment and some PL400 to glue down the subwoofer enclosure floor board

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/62510wesbf.jpg

used just about the whole bottle on the mdf board and then put the rest on the edges and put my subs on it to keep some pressure on it

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/62510wesbf-2.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/62510wesbf-10.jpg

since we are going to run wires a little differently in the trunk we decided to extend some wires so that we could route the wires away from the subwoofer enclosure.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/62510wesbf-4.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/62510wesbf-11.jpg

Thanks to Mr. Marsh for doing this the right way. Solder Iron FTW!!!

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/62510wesbf-3.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/62510wesbf-7.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/62510wesbf-6.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/62510wesbf-8.jpg

Enter Sound Deadening Bulk Pack #3

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/62510wesbf-5.jpg

That is all for now

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/62510wesbf-9.jpg

[rollininstyle2004]

Woowooooooooo :goodjob:

[carbongs]

Woowooooooooo :goodjob:

thanks jordan! tested out the hybrid audio imagines the other day. wow! building the baffles and rings was more work than i thought but it was all worth it!

Stock speakers in stock location

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/6410gs3nm-16.jpg

Took out the amoeba pod lol

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/62810hi.jpg

Disassembled the pod

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/62810hi-4.jpg

Check out this crazy pioneer port action from factory

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/62810hi-5.jpg

Made some baffles from 3/4" mdf

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/62810hi-6.jpg

Looks like a little pig shape to me but whatever works

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/62810hi-7.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/62810hi-2.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/62810hi-3.jpg

Magnet size difference

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/62810hi-9.jpg

Speaker surface difference

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/62810hi-10.jpg

Cutting out the holes for the speakers to drop in soon

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/62810hi-8.jpg

[BexSican 408]

Hell Yeah, You're doing work man. I'm pumped to see the results.

You going to paint those mirrors black?

[carbongs]

Hell Yeah, You're doing work man. I'm pumped to see the results.

You going to paint those mirrors black?

thanks! me too!

as for the mirrors.... they aren't staying white and they aren't gonna be black :)

[SLOWR/T]

Looking good Tony. Man its been awhile since I have seen your car.

[carbongs]

Looking good Tony. Man its been awhile since I have seen your car.

thanks dude! been a while since i've seen you

[carbongs]

Got around to taking apart the mirrors and painting them black. I was going to do carbon wrapping but the curves on the mirror proved to be too extreme for the threads to stretch without looking funny. Big thanks to Bucky for spraying them black for me.

Took off the mirrors while John was getting his Miata painted

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

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

Rough sanding down of the white paint that was on there

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

Took apart the mounts and mirrors to get both surfaces sanded and painted evenly

Sanding the mirror cups

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

Sanding the mirror mounts

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

Ready for paint

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

Bucky at work

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/seconset-8.jpg

2nd coat

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

Cleared over

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

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/seconset-10.jpg

Started to wire up the trunk

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/seconset-25.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/seconset-27.jpg

taping up the wires and labeling them

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/seconset-26.jpg

ran a set of primary wires for “custom wiring”

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

Wrapped up my door panel inserts

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/seconset-16.jpg

Took apart the panels

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

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/seconset-28.jpg

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

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/seconset-22.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/seconset-23.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/seconset-19.jpg

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

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/seconset-21.jpg

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

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/seconset-29.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/seconset-30.jpg

more to come soon.

[maxcy]

looks good man....im a sucker for a nice gs

[DC2NR]

Nice car, but not my cup of tea.

[carbongs]

looks good man....im a sucker for a nice gs

thanks!


Nice car, but not my cup of tea.

thanks, that's cool. everyone is entitled to their own opinion and it is good that we aren't all alike. otherwise we'd all have the same car. how boring would that be?

[carbongs]

The mirrors have been buffed and polished and are back on the car with the blue tinted mirror glass

Pre-assemble

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb.jpg

Put back together

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-5.jpg

Cleaned up

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-6.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-10.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-9.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-8.jpg

Glass in

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-11.jpg

[carbongs]

got some more goodies in and working on them now. sanding and sanding, and sanding haha

[Scott P]

pics now or it didn't happen!

[carbongs]

pics now or it didn't happen!

same as the trunk, lol :) i'm gonna keep it on the downlow until it is all finished up

[DunDunSkeert]

Oppps I just pooped a little..

[carbongs]

Oppps I just pooped a little..

okie dokie thanks for that.... i think?

like i've said time and time again, " everybody has their own taste and they are entitled to it " thanks for taking the time to look through my thread.

[Shift_2WIN]

your GS makes me want to buy one lol, I love it

[DunDunSkeert]

okie dokie thanks for that.... i think?

like i've said time and time again, " everybody has their own taste and they are entitled to it " thanks for taking the time to look through my thread.

That's a good thing my man. Car looks sick. And I really like that it has effort put in behind it, not just some wheels put on it and lowered so 1000 people could call it clean. I like where it is going... A Lot!keep up the good work.

[Mi4Daniel]

very nice!

[carbongs]

your GS makes me want to buy one lol, I love it

lol thanks! do it! they are getting pretty affordable now a days


That's a good thing my man. Car looks sick. And I really like that it has effort put in behind it, not just some wheels put on it and lowered so 1000 people could call it clean. I like where it is going... A Lot!keep up the good work.

haha thanks, yeah wasn't sure how to take that the first time around.


very nice!

thanks!

[carbongs]

Man oh MAN!!! So many pictures to post but I can't until it is all buttoned up. Me and the other guys at the shop are thinking mid March for the completion of this round of mods for the Lexus and debuting the changes at Spring Break Nationals in Daytona Beach, FL with the International AllStars crew and Team American Radio in conjunction with ARC Audio and Hybrid Audio. Here's a sneak peek :)

Project Facelift

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/4gsbps-13.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/5gsbpp-12-1.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhp-23.jpg

Exterior Cameras

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99rr.jpg

Trunk Audio Build Project 2010/11

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-4-1.jpg

Rear Deck Lid

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99tt-7.jpg

Under Hood Upgrades

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99tt-5.jpg

Interior Changes

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nn-8.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99pp-10.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-19.jpg

Project Suspension

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ww-3.jpg

[carbon_crash]

Man o man, the gs is gonna be sicker than before! Can't wait to see the finished product

[DR_Imports]

This is probably the most complete, well put project i've seen here! A LOT of effort and money put into it.. VERY well done man, hope to see this round of mods finished soon..

[carbongs]

Man o man, the gs is gonna be sicker than before! Can't wait to see the finished product

Thanks


This is probably the most complete, well put project i've seen here! A LOT of effort and money put into it.. VERY well done man, hope to see this round of mods finished soon..

Thank you, definitely a labor of love. I can't wait till it's all done myself

[jimjam187]

so fresh and so clean

[carbongs]

so fresh and so clean

thank you for the kind words

[1SICKLEX]

Wow, gonna be sick? Are those 400h fogs with the chrome trim? Nice touch.

So you can probably replace the roofliner in a 2GS?. If so PM me please!

[JDMDA_1.7]

this thing is dope man,just love it.

[carbongs]

Wow, gonna be sick? Are those 400h fogs with the chrome trim? Nice touch.

So you can probably replace the roofliner in a 2GS?. If so PM me please!

You know it. Are you trying to replace it or recover it?


this thing is dope man,just love it.

thanks :goodjob:

[YoshiFD3S]

If you decide you ever wanna turbo that thing, let me know..

I could sell you 2JZ-GE NA-T setup from my FD.

^.^

[carbongs]

If you decide you ever wanna turbo that thing, let me know..

I could sell you 2JZ-GE NA-T setup from my FD.

^.^

Thanks yoshi! I'll definitely keep that in mind

[Sammich]

OP is gay because i'm jealous of his progress lolol

[carbongs]

OP is gay because i'm jealous of his progress lolol

lol that's not cool

[carbongs]

Engine Bay Upgrades:

Ordered some goodies from our buddies over at Summit.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mm.jpg

SRT intake getting some love

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mm-2.jpg

Yup some exhaust wrap for my intake lol. I thought it would look cooler than just respraying it. I will most likely be doing the headers as well down the road.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mm-5.jpg

MAF sensor back on

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mm-4.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mm-8.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mm-6.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mm-11.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mm-9.jpg

Repainted the heat shield

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mm-13.jpg

Artsy fartsy

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mm-12.jpg

New TRD radiator cap

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mm-7.jpg

Got a Rod Millen strut bar to replace the TC Sportline one that I had previously

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ss-41.jpg

It was a little rough so I took some billet polish to it

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99tt-13.jpg

Starting to look better already

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99tt-8.jpg

Bling bling!

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99tt-9.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99tt-6.jpg

On the car

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ss-42.jpg

Polished the intake manifold while I was at it

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99tt-5.jpg

[carbongs]

Interior Changes:

A Pillars are out

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-25.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-19.jpg

B Pillars are out

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-56.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-38.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-63.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-47.jpg

Took off all the grey parts and the headliner

Original head liner

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nn-4.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nn-5.jpg

Took off the center console controls and lights

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nn-6.jpg

Rear lights and handles out

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nn-14.jpg

Visors out

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nn-2.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nn-3.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nn-12.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nn-13.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nn.jpg

Parts ready to get dyed and painted

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nn-10.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nn-11.jpg

Painted the handle mounting ends

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99oo-12.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99oo-13.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99oo-14.jpg

Head liner down

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nn-7.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nn-8.jpg

Time to remove the moonroof tracks

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99oo-22.jpg

Out of car

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99oo-16.jpg

Moonroof tracks

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99oo-15.jpg

Now that’s a hole!

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99oo.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99oo-11.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99oo-2.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99oo-5.jpg

We cleaned the headliner and air hosed it off

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99oo-19.jpg

Sprayed on headliner adhesive and let it sit

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99oo-21.jpg

Trimming away

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99oo-4.jpg

Almost ready

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99oo-20.jpg

All sueded up!

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99oo-6.jpg

Took the slide cover off the tracks to wrap too

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99oo-7.jpg

Slide cover off

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99oo-8.jpg

Measuring and spraying on adhesive

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99oo-9.jpg

Wrapping after letting the adhesive tack up

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99oo-10.jpg

Me sound damping the roof with Stinger Extreme Road Kill

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99oo-18.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99oo-3.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99oo-17.jpg

Sueded moon roof sliding cover and railing is back together

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99pp-11.jpg

Reinstalled back on the roof over the sound damping material

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99pp-13.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99pp-12.jpg

Headliner went back in

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99pp-7.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99pp-6.jpg

Time to black out these panels

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99pp-15.jpg

I prepped everything and sprayed them all black

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99pp.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99pp-16.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99pp-2.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99pp-17.jpg

I also tinted the lenses a little to make them transparent but also a little darker. I have white LED’s so I am not too concerned with light output. Goal is to have a dark interior haha

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99pp-14.jpg

Put the lenses back together

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99pp-8.jpg

All blacked out

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99pp-5.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99pp-3.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99pp-4.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99pp-9.jpg

Can you see where this one is going?

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99pp-18.jpg

Yeah gonna wrap the handles in carbon fiber vinyl to match the door inserts that I did previously. If all goes according to plan I will have more of this material integrated in the car in the future as well as the suede.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99pp-10.jpg

Finished sewing on the carbon vinyl for the handles

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99uu-4.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99uu-3.jpg

With the painted covers on the end

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99uu-9.jpg

Was kinda partial to the clean look without handles but this adds a nice custom touch

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99uu-2.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99uu-7.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99uu-5.jpg
My buddy Bucky wrapped my A, B, and C pillars in carbon fiber for me

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99fff-5.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99fff-4.jpg

Got them back

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ggg-14.jpg

Love the depth

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ggg-39.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ggg-12.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ggg-8.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-25.jpg

Steering Wheel Swap

Got this baby from JDM land :)

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ccc-8.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ccc-10.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ccc-9.jpg

Complete with E-Shift button locations

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ccc-11.jpg

I got this Aristo airbag cover awhile back on the classifieds and it is a perfect fit. Just need to get it color matched and we’re all set.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ccc-13.jpg

Unwrapped some of the foam to see what’s inside

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ccc-12.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ccc-3.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ccc-2.jpg

I can’t wait to get the airbag cover color-matched and install this new steering wheel setup in the car

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ccc.jpg

Here’s the OEM wheel (The “L” emblem was taken off awhile ago. I made a small carbon insert to cover that up.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ddd-10.jpg

Took the two screws out from the sides (1 on each side of the airbag behind the wheel)

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ddd-25.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ddd-27.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ddd-26.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ddd-28.jpg

Removed the yellow airbag clip. Battery was disconnected before doing this

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ddd.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ddd-9.jpg
Removed the white clip connected to the hub and gave the wheel a few jerks and it came right off

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ddd-11.jpg

Swapping the airbag from one housing to another

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ddd-3.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ddd-2.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ddd-4.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ddd-5.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ddd-6.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ddd-7.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ddd-8.jpg

Transplanted all the internals from one wheel to the other

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ddd-12.jpg

All ready to go here’s the before unwrapped

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ddd-16.jpg

And unwrapped!

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ddd-17.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ddd-18.jpg

Rear Deck Lid

Starting to make the rear deck lid. Took the original fabric material off and started sketching the design.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99tt-11.jpg

Scott trimming away

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99tt-2.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99tt-4.jpg

Time for some glue

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99tt-10.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99tt-12.jpg

Used the same suede as the headliner material

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99tt.jpg

Rough look at what is to come

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99tt-7.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99xx-2.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99xx-3.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99xx-4.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99xx.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99xx-6.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99xx-5.jpg

Custom table inspired by Junction Produce

Bought this Junction Produce table from my buddy Dan

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99bbb-5.jpg

Got the idea to make my own table but with a carbon look so….. deconstruction time

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99bbb-6.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99bbb-7.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99bbb-9.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99bbb-8.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99bbb-12.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99bbb-11.jpg

Here is it all apart

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99bbb-13.jpg

Got this carbon vinyl material

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99bbb-14.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99bbb-16.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99bbb-15.jpg

Finished up the table with some carbon fiber material (Excuse the mess)

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99lll-15.jpg

Got this carbon fiber Junction Produce Emblem

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99lll-18.jpg

Some other angles

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99lll-10.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99lll-9.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99lll-5.jpg

AccuAir E-Level Control Mount

We decided that mounting the E-Level controller in the overhead console would be cool.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-14.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-57.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-29.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-21.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-10.jpg

Flush mounting

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-43.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-46.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-47.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-53.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-44.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-42.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-49.jpg

Getting closer.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-52.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-54.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-55.jpg

[carbongs]

Exterior Cameras

Decided that I wanted to have not only a rear camera but a front one as well. This is so that I can see speed bumps more clearly, parking humps, etc…

The car is a little dirty but that’s how she’s gonna stay till it is done lol.

Started by taking off the license plate

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99rr-20.jpg

Used a uni-bit to get a hole big enough for the wiring to pass through

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99rr.jpg

Hole is cut

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99rr-5.jpg

After smoothing out the cut I then dampened both sides of the hole to seal it off from the elements

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99rr-11.jpg

Dampened the rear of the camera mount for vibrations

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99rr-9.jpg

I opted to go with the license plate style camera due to its versatility, adjustability, and ease of access, plus it was what we had available to us at the shop for an awesome price lol

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99rr-17.jpg

Tested out the rear view, lol I know I look like a dork. The image is a little blurry too because the protective film on the cameras is still on

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99rr-16.jpg

Wiring up the wires for the camera and also the rear monitor for the trunk. Might as well do it all at once

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99rr-2.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99rr-10.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99rr-15.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99rr-6.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99rr-14.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99rr-18.jpg

Front camera is mounted. This sits right where I want it. Center and all I’ll have to do is cut out the grill material on the bumper in the bottom central opening to have full view

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99rr-8.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99rr-19.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99rr-4.jpg

Testing out the front view. Again the image is a little blurry too because the protective film on the cameras is still on.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99rr-13.jpg

Project facelift

Got this bumper from Alexus300 as a birthday present and it was time for a facelift so we decided to pull the trigger and start the installation process and see what needed to be re-fiberglassed as well as what areas on the bumper we needed to address. Thanks again Vu! I especially love that it gives me an extra inch of ground clearance now but don’t worry everyone we’ll be getting the air ride on soon so it won’t look too high for too long :)

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/4gsbps.jpg

Purchased this Veilside grill from Batmobile for my car. Took a little work to make it fit but nothing a little fiberglass won’t fix haha. Cut off the tabs and sanded down the grill for some custom fitment

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/4gsbps-11.jpg

Almost there

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/4gsbps-18.jpg

Closer

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

Pretty good for a grill that wasn’t supposed to go on this hood and for it to fit an aftermarket VIS Racing carbon fiber hood lol

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/4gsbps-16.jpg

Bumper and grill ready for test fit #1

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/4gsbps-9.jpg

On the car

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/4gsbps-3.jpg

So, the bumper will clear the fog lamps lol

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/4gsbps-6.jpg

I think I am in love lol

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

Sanding down the paint for prep

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/4gsbps-13.jpg

Test fitting and removing the mesh grill material

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

Sanding down at 200 grit

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/4gsbps-15.jpg

Almost ready for test fit #2

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/4gsbps-14.jpg

Test fit #2!!! I think it is lookin hot!!!

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/5gsbpp.jpg

Got these hood latches on the local classifieds and had to jump on them. I’ve always wanted to install these now it’s time to start cutting

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/8gsbp-19.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/6gsbpp-16.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/8gsbp-10.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/8gsbp-12.jpg

Closed all the way

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/8gsbp-13.jpg

Latch undone

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/8gsbp-14.jpg

Latch opened

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/8gsbp-15.jpg

Pin inserted

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/8gsbp-16.jpg

Taped off the areas where I wanted the plates to go

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/8gsbp-18.jpg

Underside taped

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/8gsbp-17.jpg

Time to drill

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/8gsbp-2.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/8gsbp.jpg

Pilot holes drilled

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/8gsbp-3.jpg

Time to dremel out

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/8gsbp-6.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/8gsbp-4.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/8gsbp-5.jpg

Cutting out the outlines

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/8gsbp-9.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/8gsbp-8.jpg

Latch in place

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/8gsbp-7.jpg

Latch and hole cut

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

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

Pilot drilling mounting points

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9gsbp-12.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9gsbp-3.jpg

Installing brackets

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9gsbp-4.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9gsbp.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9gsbp-2.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9gsbp-8.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9gsbp-5.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9gsbp-10.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9gsbp-11.jpg

Latch closed

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99gsbp.jpg

Latch undone

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99gsbp-3.jpg

Latch opened
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99gsbp-5.jpg

Closing

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99gsbp-7.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99gsbp-9.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99gsbp-2.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99gsbp-4.jpg

Made custom brackets to hold the pins in

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99gsbp-8.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99gsbp-6.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99gsbp-10.jpg

Decided to delete the chrome trim body line

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhp-29.jpg

Sanding down the parts that were too big and oversized

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhp.jpg

Much better fitment

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhp-3.jpg

More sanding

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhp-2.jpg

First coat of filler

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhp-28.jpg

Second coat

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhp-4.jpg

More sanding

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhp-9.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhp-25.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhp-20.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhp-26.jpg

Rough look at it

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhp-10.jpg

Making fiberglass rings to hold in the new custom fogs

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhp-14.jpg

Cut out the rings

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhp-17.jpg

Time for a test fit

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhp-15.jpg

Kinda getting the idea here

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhp-16.jpg

Cut out a circle for where the fogs will go through

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhp-18.jpg

The new HID 3K fogs with cut off projector beams

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhp-13.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhp-8.jpg

Rough idea

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhp-19.jpg

Mock up

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhp-21.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhp-22.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhp-23.jpg

Made reinforcement brackets

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhp-24.jpg

Glassing the brackets in

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhp-11.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhp-12.jpg

Glassing the foglight surrounds on

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iip-5.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iip.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iip-2.jpg

Trimming down the reinforcement brackets with a cutoff wheel

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iip-3.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iip-4.jpg

Some more reinforcing fiberglass applied

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99jj.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99jj-7.jpg

Sanding out the fog light rings to allow for even spacing for the fogs

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99jj-2.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99jj-3.jpg

Test fit with my home made brackets lol they look jenky but they are super strong

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99jj-4.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99jj-5.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99jj-6.jpg

[carbongs]

Bumper is back on the car for some bondo-matching, building, and shaping

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99xx-17.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99xx-16.jpg

Taping things off for filling in

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99xx-15.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99xx-14.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99xx-13.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99xx-12.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99xx-11.jpg

Time to fill in the gaps

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99xx-23.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99xx-22.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99xx-19.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99xx-18.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99xx-21.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99xx-20.jpg

Sanding away the rough edges

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99xx-24.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99xx-25.jpg

Built up the space between the grill bottom and bumper top

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99xx-32.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99xx-27.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99xx-26.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99xx-28.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99xx-33.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99xx-29.jpg

Added hardware

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99xx-31.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99xx-30.jpg

Doing some sanding myself

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99yy-14.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99yy-12.jpg

Gotta take the time and get it right

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99yy-15.jpg

Making mounting points for the grill

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99yy-19.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99yy-17.jpg

Measuring away

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99yy-18.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99yy-20.jpg

Cut the all-thread to size

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99yy-2.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99yy.jpg

Used some black strip caulk to semi-mount the all-thread

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99yy-3.jpg

The strip caulk holds the thread in long enough for me to see where it needs to be and glue it in place

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99yy-4.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99yy-5.jpg

I used some C/A glue to get it hardened in place

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99yy-21.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99yy-11.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99yy-6.jpg

Did it 4 more times to create 5 total mounting points

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99yy-16.jpg

Placed pieces of paper clips on the inner of the grill. These will hold the metal mesh material in place after paint

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99yy-7.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99yy-8.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99yy-10.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99yy-9.jpg

Fiber-glassed in the mounting points over the strip caulk

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99zz-21.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99zz.jpg

John touching up the bumper and getting it prepped for paint

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99zz-15.jpg

Filled in the space between the fog light mounts and the bumper

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99zz-19.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99zz-2.jpg

Wired up the 3K HID Fog Lamps

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99zz-18.jpg

Test fitted everything on the bumper

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99zz-14.jpg

That’s about as close as we’re going to get.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99zz-22.jpg

Let’s get it to the paint shop!

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99zz-20.jpg

This is with the first coat of primer on the bumper. There are a few pinholes that need to get filled and some more primer will be needed to get rid of some waves

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99zz-17.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99zz-16.jpg

Sanding down some high spots and repairing pinholes and other miscellaneous issues

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99fff-3.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99fff-2.jpg

Here it is with base coat and 2 coats of black

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99fff.jpg

Picked it up from the shop in John’s dually

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-25.jpg

Test fitted it on the car while it is up on stands for the air ride

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-27.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-29.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-28.jpg

Here’s the old grill material

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-48.jpg

The new grill material I am putting on

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-47.jpg

Traced out the old pieces onto the new material sheet

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-46.jpg

I cut out the pieces with an air saw

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-50.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-51.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-52.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-53.jpg

Test fitting and installing the grill material

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-57.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-58.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-55.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-56.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-60.jpg

All ready to go

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-62.jpg

Got my hood and headlights back from Sinister Rods who tinted them so you can see some of the carbon weave in certain lighting. When you are far away it is black and in light or at an angle it is transparent. Also got the bumper on the car. We are just waiting for the grill to come back from paint.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99kkk.jpg

Took the car outside after giving the front end a quick wipe

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99kkk-8.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99kkk-2.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99kkk-6.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99kkk-4.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99kkk-5.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99kkk-3.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99kkk-7.jpg

Slammed rear height

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99lll-16.jpg

Slammed front height

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99lll.jpg

Detailing time thanks to my buddy Petey and Flynn’s Detailing Products

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99lll-19.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99lll-14.jpg

All waxed up

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99lll-7.jpg

A peek of the tinted hood and eyebrows

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99lll-11.jpg

Hand application where needed

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99lll-12.jpg

Time to let the orbital do some work

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99lll-2.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99lll-8.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99lll-13.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99lll-17.jpg

All done

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99lll-6.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99lll-3.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99lll-4.jpg

Finally got the grill back from the paint shop

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-24.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-35.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-23.jpg

New Tires

New Tires courtesy of my friends and sponsor from Bridgestone Tires. UPS dropped off these bad boys at work. Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sports

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mmm-4.jpg

245/35/20 for the front tires

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mmm-5.jpg

285/30/20 for the rear

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mmm.jpg

Out with the old and in with the new (keeping the EXE wheels)

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mmm-3.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mmm-6.jpg

Took the tires over to Butler to get my old ones taken off and the new Bridgestones mounted and balanced.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-4.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-45.jpg

[carbongs]

Project Suspension:

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ww-5.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ww-3.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ww-4.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ww-7.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ww-6.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ww-2.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ww.jpg

Got in a few boxes from AccuAir

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee-3.jpg

Got the E-Level package with wireless remotes and dual 3 gallon tank setup

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee-4.jpg

All unpackaged

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee-5.jpg

The E-Level package with touchpad

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee-11.jpg

The awesome touchpad which we will be mounting somewhere special :)

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee-9.jpg

The wireless remote setup

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee-8.jpg

The VU4 manifold setup

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee-7.jpg

Some plumbing and fittings

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee-6.jpg

Got the car back up on jack stands again

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-54.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-59.jpg

Got the K sports off

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-49.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-44.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-18.jpg

Time to mess with some test fitting and rigging

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-69.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-26.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-22.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-13.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-20.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-16.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-14.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-15.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-17.jpg

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http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-24.jpg

Fronts ready to go

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-31.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-30.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-66.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-12.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-11.jpg

Decided to go with new rear shocks and bag combo

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-61.jpg

Petey helping out big time with the install

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-63.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-45.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-43.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-42.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-39.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-37.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-38.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-35.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-34.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-33.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-41.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-40.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-32.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-9.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-8.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-7.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-6.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-5.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-4.jpg

Test fitting

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-65.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-64.jpg

Rear setup all done and wired up with the sensors in place

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99jjj-11.jpg

Front setup all done

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99jjj-15.jpg

Wiring up the E-Level

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99jjj-25.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99jjj-24.jpg

Scott wiring up the rear area

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99jjj-17.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99jjj-21.jpg

All the way down

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99jjj-18.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99jjj-12.jpg

Going up

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99jjj-2.jpg

All the way up

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99jjj-7.jpg

[carbongs]

Trunk Audio Build Project 2010/11

Made this base floor plate with ¾ mdf

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-4-1.jpg

Made sure everything was level

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-10-1.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-2-1.jpg

The idea is to have my ARC XXD Amplifiers on the base plate with a drawer

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-5-1.jpg

Makings of the drawer arms

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-7-1.jpg

Cut down as much as needed to clear wheel wells

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-8-1.jpg

Drawer slider rails installed

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-9-1.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-11-1.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-12-1.jpg

Custom brackets made to support the weight which the rails are suppose to hold (rated at 100 lbs)

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-13-1.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-6-1.jpg

Lunch one day on my tray table lol

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-14-1.jpg

Drawer made and installed

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-15-1.jpg

Halfway extended

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-16-1.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-17-1.jpg


Amps put in

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-20-1.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-18-1.jpg

Amps with drawer out

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-19-1.jpg

From inside the car

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-21-1.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/71210br-22-1.jpg

My buddy Petey helped with the making the subwoofer enclosure

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-12.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-13.jpg

Me cutting the sidewall slats that will seal off each individual enclosure

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-14.jpg


http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-15.jpg

Loosely mocked up

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-16.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-17.jpg

Petey approves

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-18.jpg

Setup plan #1

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-19.jpg

Checking for gaps in measurements

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

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-21.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-22.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-23.jpg

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

John cutting the 1/2 “ plexiglass for the front face of the box and bottom of the box (This is so that you can see into the box and through underneath to the amp rack at all times)

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-25.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-26.jpg

Mocking up the plexi

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-27.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-28.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-29.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-30.jpg

Test fitting the subs

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-31.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-32.jpg

Box all the way closed

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-33.jpg

Through the rear deck hole that we enlarged

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-34.jpg

Me cutting the brushed aluminum laminate for the trimming of the box and amp tray

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-39.jpg

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

Time for some glue action for the amp tray

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-3.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-7.jpg

Almost done with the tray

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-4.jpg

Making the top subwoofer baffle piece

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-40.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-41.jpg

Yup more brushed aluminum laminate!

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-35.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-36.jpg

This is what happens when John sniffs this glue for a little too long

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-37.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-38.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-42.jpg

Mocked up

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-43.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-44.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-45.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-46.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-47.jpg

Pilot drilled the plexi every 2 inches

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-48.jpg

Piloted through to the mdf as well using 2 inch screws

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-49.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-50.jpg

Did the same with the front face plexi

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-51.jpg

Taped up the sides for some painting action to hide the screw locations

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-52.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-53.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-54.jpg

Almost all the way out

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-55.jpg

Halway in

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-56.jpg

Closed all the way

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-57.jpg

With the stainless in

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-58.jpg

Linear actuator goodness! 14 inch throw

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/1gsb-59.jpg

Prepping the bottom plexi piece for painting

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/4gsbps-8.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/4gsbps-7.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/4gsbps-2.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/4gsbps-10.jpg

Starting the final assembly of the box

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/5gsbpp-11.jpg

Scott being funny again

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/5gsbpp-13.jpg

Using special plexi glue that is transparent we put the front and bottom of the box onto the whole box to keep it strong while the adhesive cured

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/5gsbpp-4.jpg

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

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/5gsbpp-16.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/5gsbpp-8.jpg

Set a bulk pack of sound damping on the face for it to cure

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/5gsbpp-17.jpg

Took the face off

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/5gsbpp-7.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/6gsbpp.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/6gsbpp-2.jpg

Face and bottom fused together

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/6gsbpp-3.jpg

Tryina give some moral lol snap snap let’s get to work boys!

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/6gsbpp-10.jpg

Putting the box back together

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

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/6gsbpp-7.jpg

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

Mr. Marsh’ custom wiring with tex flex and shrink wrap

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/6gsbpp-19.jpg

Epoxy’ed the seams

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/6gsbpp-8.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/6gsbpp-9.jpg

Getting ready to apply carbon fiber vinyl

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhp-5.jpg

Carbon vinyl on and wires color coded

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhp-6.jpg

Mounting the amplifiers on the tray

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-10.jpg

Spacing the amps out

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-57.jpg

Fabricated some aluminum braces to mount the box onto the tray

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-3.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-30.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-51.jpg

Made sure I recessed the holes so the screws would fit more flush with the trim panels we will make later

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-41.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-60.jpg

Test fitting the brackets

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-2.jpg

Made sub floor panels for the sides of the trunk and with Colin’s help decided we’d make compartments for the air compressors individually.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-4.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-5.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-11.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-12.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-6.jpg

Bending some plexiglass

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-21.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-16.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-20.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-7.jpg

Kinda finished

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-17.jpg

Test fit them in the trunk

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-9.jpg

Took a step back

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-39.jpg

Mounted the linear actuator

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-24.jpg

Test fitting the linear actuator

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/th_VIDEO0002.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/?action=view&current=VIDEO0002.mp4)

Time to make that faceplate

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-8.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-31.jpg

Rounding the edges

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-33.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-35.jpg

Grooved the rear to clear the braces we made earlier

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-48.jpg

Test fitting the window piece

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-26.jpg

After we set the box back in and started to wire the RCA’s and everything else we realized we needed a way to tune the amplifiers. So, we decided to make some holes with grommets in the tray.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-27.jpg

Plastic grommets in

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-40.jpg

Stinger Level 2 Pro RCA’s ran

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-58.jpg

Amps were raised with spacers to clear the RCA’s and wired up in the tray

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-59.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-28.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-50.jpg
Painted some of the bottom of the box to help hide the wiring behind the amplifiers

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-36.jpg

Subs wired up and mounted for the last time

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-18.jpg

Added a little heat shrink to the speaker wires that will attach to the back of the box and to the amplifiers underneath

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-44.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-52.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-32.jpg

The protective film was then taken off of the box to expose the inside brushed aluminum and the speakers

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-23.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll.jpg

Time to really get wiring

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-49.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-13.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-45.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-42.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-43.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-29.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-53.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-34.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-61.jpg

After all the wiring was done this was the test light up

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-55.jpg

With tape off and panel on top

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-22.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-46.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-37.jpg

View from the top with box all the way open

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-54.jpg

View from the top with box all the way closed

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-15.jpg

White LED’s on inside the box and amps lighting up the inside too

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ll-64.jpg

Taped up the box for the dirty work to come

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mm-17.jpg

[carbongs]

Faceplate on

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mm-19.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mm-14.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mm-21.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mm-20.jpg

Building trim windows for the side boxes

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mm-10.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mm-15.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mm-18.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99mm-16.jpg

Made some channels for the trunk arms to pass through

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99qq-14.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99qq-15.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99qq-3.jpg

Making some negative molds for the corner display pieces

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99qq-17.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99qq-13.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99qq-4.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99qq-5.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99qq-16.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99qq-2.jpg

Molds made from negative molds

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99qq-6.jpg

We really just wanted to make more surface area for the fleece to get stapled to

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99qq-7.jpg

John making some mounts out of 2x4’s

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99qq-8.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99qq-10.jpg

I think this looks like Wall-E

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99qq-11.jpg

Just about ready for fleecing

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99qq-12.jpg

Added and wired up my power supply

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99rr-3.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99rr-7.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99rr-12.jpg

Arms for the trunk lid bars to go through and add structural support

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ss-3.jpg

Taping off the areas where we do not want the resin and glass to stick to

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ss-39.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ss-49.jpg

Taping off the bumper

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ss-14.jpg

Starting to stretch the fleece. Yes it is ladybug patterned with pink!!!! Lol it was what was on sale and it is better for us being bright colored so that we can see where the resin has soaked in and where it has not

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ss-35.jpg

Rough stretch

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ss-4.jpg

Time to staple

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ss-36.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ss-24.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ss-25.jpg

Openings are stapled off

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ss-21.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ss-26.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ss-15.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ss-16.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ss-5.jpg

Let’s resin!

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ss-37.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ss-32.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ss-6.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ss-7.jpg

Took the piece out to add structural support with some good old bondo

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ss-8.jpg

Making repairs and adding layers

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ss-48.jpg

John had a disagreement with the razor blade while cutting the fleece lol. The fleece won!

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ss-38.jpg

Adding some glass to add structural support

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ss-17.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ss-27.jpg

Things are starting to take shape

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ss-28.jpg

Cutting more excess fleece off

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ss-45.jpg

More bondo

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ss-40.jpg

Lots of taking off and putting back in during this process

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ss-18.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ss-30.jpg

Test, fit, sand, test, fit, sand!

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ss-47.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ss-34.jpg

Adding more layers to add more shapes

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ss-2.jpg

John sanding away

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ss.jpg

Almost there

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ss-19.jpg

Starting to see the final shape

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ss-44.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99uu-8.jpg

Prepping for some fiberglassing work

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99uu-15.jpg

Took the stock carpeted panel that is under the trunk deck where the light goes and glassed it into the front face window

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99uu-14.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99uu-11.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99uu-10.jpg

Starting to adhere

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99uu-12.jpg

Had some resin left over so we reinforced the side panels

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99uu-6.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99uu.jpg

Cured enough to start building up

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99uu-13.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99uu-17.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99uu-18.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99uu-16.jpg

Now you get the idea? The slope will match both side panels and create a fluid line in the trunk

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99uu-19.jpg

Building up the sides to match the side panels

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99vv2.jpg

Bondo matching the inner lip up top

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99vv3.jpg

Smoothing out

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99vv4.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99vv5.jpg

Testing

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99vv6.jpg

More building up

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99vv7.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99vv8.jpg

Getting there with the shape

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99vv9.jpg

More test fitting

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99vv10.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99vv11.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99vv12.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99vv14.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99vv15.jpg

Nice shape

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99vv16.jpg

More test fitting

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99vv17.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99vv18.jpg

More bondo matching

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99vv19.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99vv20.jpg

That’s the shape we were looking for

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99vv21.jpg

[carbongs]

Fitting

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99vv.jpg

Opened up

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99vv13.jpg

Working on the corners a little more to make the panels easier to wrap

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99xx-10.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99xx-9.jpg

Cut out measured for my PS3 to go in

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99xx-8.jpg

We are going to paint and wrap everything behind the panels with black paint or black carpet

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99xx-7.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99zz-7.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99zz-5.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99zz-6.jpg

First coat of primer on

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99zz-8.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99zz-9.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99zz-10.jpg

Primer dried and sanded

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99zz-13.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99zz-12.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99zz-11.jpg

Got to use one of our Arc Audio molds for the face panel

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99aaa-27.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99aaa-7.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99aaa-17.jpg

Mixed up some bondo and resin

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99aaa-22.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99aaa-23.jpg

Spread out the mixture to fill in the mold

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99aaa-24.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99aaa-25.jpg

Let the mixture cure and sanded off the excess

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99aaa-26.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99aaa.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99aaa-2.jpg

With a little coaxing the mold was ready to take off

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99aaa-3.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99aaa-4.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99aaa-5.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99aaa-6.jpg

Final coat of primer for the panels

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99aaa-9.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99aaa-8.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99aaa-10.jpg

Ready for glue and vinyl

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99aaa-14.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99aaa-11.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99aaa-12.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99aaa-13.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99aaa-15.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99aaa-16.jpg

Starting to look good

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99aaa-18.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99aaa-19.jpg

Test fit on the box

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99aaa-21.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99aaa-20.jpg

Got a list going now lol

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99bbb-30.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99bbb-21.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99bbb-37.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99bbb-10.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99bbb-34.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99bbb-33.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99bbb-32.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99bbb-31.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99bbb-35.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99bbb-36.jpg

Took all the panels out and started trimming off the spare tire hub

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99bbb-25.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99bbb-26.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99bbb-27.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99bbb-28.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99bbb-29.jpg

Drilled out some holes for the fans to cool the compressor housings

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99bbb-20.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99bbb-22.jpg

Got these nifty little fans.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99bbb-17.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99bbb-18.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99bbb-19.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99bbb-23.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99bbb-24.jpg

Added an Arc Audio XXD2080 Amplifier to power the PS3’s audio

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99zz-4.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99zz-3.jpg

Some ideas for the air ride equipment bay

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ccc-14.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ccc-6.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ccc-5.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ccc-4.jpg

Something like this?

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ccc-7.jpg

Time to mount the compressors and laminate the housings

Painted the filter element housings of the compressors black

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ggg.jpg

Triple black gloss laminate

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ggg-3.jpg

All mocked up and ready to go

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ggg-4.jpg

Drilling out some holes for lines, wire, and fans

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ggg-7.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ggg-9.jpg

Gluing on the fans

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ggg-23.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ggg-24.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ggg-25.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ggg-27.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ggg-20.jpg

All glued up

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ggg-2.jpg

Test fit the compressors one final time

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ggg-6.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ggg-5.jpg

Clean and simple

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ggg-13.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ggg-28.jpg

X’s 2

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ggg-31.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ggg-30.jpg

With the trim panel over it

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ggg-16.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ggg-15.jpg

Getting more work done

Carbon fiber vinyl on the bottom floor

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-17.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-18.jpg

Mount for one of the tanks

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-9.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-8.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-7.jpg

Making the raised box for the VU4 housing

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-13.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-12.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-11.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-15.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-16.jpg

Put together

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-32.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-20.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-24.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-19.jpg

Tank mounted

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-23.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-22.jpg

Test fit

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-25.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-26.jpg

Rear tank in

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-30.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-31.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-28.jpg

Making sure everything is level

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-37.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-27.jpg

Making of the trim panel

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-38.jpg

All wrapped up

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-45.jpg

Frank helped me out with the polishing of the plexiglass for the bottom trim panel with window
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-41.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-39.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-40.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-48.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-50.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-68.jpg

Getting all the fitting tightened

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-67.jpg

Added water traps

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-36.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-10.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-3.jpg

Almost ready

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99iii-2.jpg

[carbongs]

Got some spare polyfill so I used it all to fill in the rest of my trunk lid

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99bbb.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99bbb-3.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99bbb-2.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99bbb-4.jpg

Got this screen courtesy of Audiovox for our trunk lid build

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ddd-13.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ddd-15.jpg

For what we are doing this required some dismantling

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ddd-14.jpg

Scott trying to pull a fast one

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ddd-20.jpg

John making a trim ring for the monitor

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ddd-19.jpg

It’s going to look something like this

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ddd-21.jpg

Time to tape it all up

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ddd-22.jpg

Let’s sling some glass

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ddd-23.jpg

Trunk lid mold almost done

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ddd-24.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ddd-29.jpg

Popped the mold off and time to trim

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee-10.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee-18.jpg

Had to extend some wires to make the monitor work the way we wanted

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee-21.jpg

John soldering away

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee-2.jpg

All soldered up and cleaned up

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee-12.jpg

The dismantled remnants of the monitor and its guts

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee-20.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee-23.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee-22.jpg

Framing up

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee-19.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee-17.jpg

Housing for the monitor and some of the motherboard

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee-16.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee-15.jpg

The screen should sit about here

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee-14.jpg

Don’t you look at me in that tone of voice! – John lol

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99eee-13.jpg

John ninja’d me one night and came up after hours and fleeced the piece without me there so this is what we had in the morning! Super progress

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ggg-18.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ggg-22.jpg

All trimmed up

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ggg-26.jpg

Need more trimming

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ggg-32.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ggg-33.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ggg-35.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ggg-38.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ggg-34.jpg

More building up

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ggg-11.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ggg-10.jpg

Looking good right there

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ggg-37.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99ggg-36.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-56.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-51.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-34.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-36.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-35.jpg

Making sure everything is level

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh.jpg

John doing some bondo matching

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-4.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-6.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-3.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-5.jpg

Getting there

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99hhh-2.jpg
Testing the Hybrid Audio Imagines

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99jjj-16.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99jjj-5.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99jjj-6.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99jjj-10.jpg

Test fitting the monitor

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99jjj-3.jpg

Monticello black vinyl

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99jjj-19.jpg

John applying the adhesive

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99jjj-8.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99jjj-23.jpg

The control panel getting blacked out

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99jjj-9.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-14.jpg

Test fitting speakers in with vinyl wrapped

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-33.jpg

Control board getting tested and mounted

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-5.jpg

The Audiovox screen is in and playing

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-7.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-22.jpg

Last test fit before we clean up

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-34.jpg

Nice and subtle

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-16.jpg

[carbongs]

Finally got the car all put together and it was time for the last wipe down, vacuum, detail, etc… Big thanks to my friends Bing, Colin, and Frank for coming through the night before we left for Daytona Beach, FL to help me do this as well as load up the trailer.

Frank is less than eager to be wiping down the car

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-37.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-26.jpg

Bing is detailing away with gloves on and all

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-27.jpg

Colin and his “I’m cleaning… See?” face

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-44.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-40.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-15.jpg

Bing is deadly with the vacuum lol

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-38.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-28.jpg

Time to load up. We were able to get our hands on one of the International AllStars 26 foot encosed trailers

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-9.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-18.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-29.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-41.jpg

All strapped up

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-2.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-10.jpg

Some Rest Area fun at 3 AM

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-30.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-42.jpg
Finally made it to the show

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-12.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-11.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-20.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-19.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-31.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-43.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-3.jpg

Trunk setup with box closed

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-32.jpg

Box open

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-13.jpg

The interior

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/99nnn-21.jpg

I will try to get some more pictures today at the show of the interior details close up.

[quickdodge®]

Cool shit, Carbon!! Later, QD.

[AV8ter]

Trunk looks awesome.

[carbongs]

Cool shit, Carbon!! Later, QD.

Thank you sir!


Trunk looks awesome.

Yeah, we tried to be very unique in this build. Thinking outside the box if you will

[CHADbee]

VERY VERY VERY clean :goodjob:

im impressed for sure. hope you guys are having fun at SBN!

[Shift_2WIN]

Im in love with this car!!!! I expect to see this in AT LEAST one magazine lol. Great work, def one of the best builds I've seen lately!

[carbongs]

VERY VERY VERY clean :goodjob:

im impressed for sure. hope you guys are having fun at SBN!

Thanks Chad. Definitely trying to make the best of things. The whole crew is having a blast thanks for askin


Im in love with this car!!!! I expect to see this in AT LEAST one magazine lol. Great work, def one of the best builds I've seen lately!

We're working on it :) Thanks for the love.

[Jzen]

This is probably the first time I actually went through a complete build thread....completely lol Took me 2 days. VERY NICE work!

[carbongs]

This is probably the first time I actually went through a complete build thread....completely lol Took me 2 days. VERY NICE work!

awesome. thanks for taking the time to actually go through it all

[sina518]

looks very nice, great job.

[carbongs]

looks very nice, great job.

thanks Sina that's how we do!

[5spdfrk]

Man Tony! That is a completely different car from the last time I saw it. Hopefully I'll get to see it in person soon!

[carbongs]

Man Tony! That is a completely different car from the last time I saw it. Hopefully I'll get to see it in person soon!

Thanks! It should be at Import Alliance

[2turbo4u]

Glad to see stage 2 of your build is finished Tony. Are you gonna remove the rest of the chrome molding around the body? Stage 3 let the force be with you?

[carbongs]

Glad to see stage 2 of your build is finished Tony. Are you gonna remove the rest of the chrome molding around the body? Stage 3 let the force be with you?

thanks i might be doing it later but that'll wait till we do a full repaint maybe in a year or two. gonna concentrate on the interior and the motor next

[veritekracer]

She came out great Tony, and better than ever!! Love all the cool little things you did as well as the major mods. Lots of work and it was well worth the time and effort!!

[carbongs]

She came out great Tony, and better than ever!! Love all the cool little things you did as well as the major mods. Lots of work and it was well worth the time and effort!!

Thank you sir. can't wait to get it back on the show circuit. Import Alliance should be fun

[carbongs]

Close ups of the trunk

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2011/4-23-11%20DUB%20Atlanta/42311dacs-160.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2011/4-23-11%20DUB%20Atlanta/42311dacs-159.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2011/4-23-11%20DUB%20Atlanta/42311dacs-158.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2011/4-23-11%20DUB%20Atlanta/42311dacs-157.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2011/4-23-11%20DUB%20Atlanta/42311dacs-156.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2011/4-23-11%20DUB%20Atlanta/42311dacs-155.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2011/4-23-11%20DUB%20Atlanta/42311dacs-154.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2011/4-23-11%20DUB%20Atlanta/42311dacs-153.jpg

Most recent pictures of the car I took by my workplace last weekend before the Fast Five Movie Premiere

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/42911ffmr-7.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/42911ffmr-5.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/42911ffmr-4.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/42911ffmr.jpg

Thanks for looking everyone!

[cpearson]

Oh, I fucking love this ride. So damn nice, man. Reps to you.

[nismo_b14]

sick gs300.

[carbongs]

Oh, I fucking love this ride. So damn nice, man. Reps to you.

thanks


sick gs300.

thank you

[puregroove]

Man, dude...very, very nice work. I love your documentation. The time you put into everything really shows.

[Sibious]

makes me miss my old lexus

[98blackcivic]

shit like this makes me want to put my 20 yr old honda aside and spend more $$$ on these

[carbongs]

So finally got the new wheels put on. Here’s the full test fit at home in my garage

The old rears

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

The old fronts

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/vwp-8.jpg

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

Some free swag in the box

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

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

Purdy

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

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

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

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/th_VIDEO0016.jpg (http://s49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/?action=view&current=VIDEO0016.mp4)

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/vwp-21.jpg

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

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/vwp-19.jpg

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

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

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/vwp-16.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/vwp-15.jpg

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

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/vwp-13.jpg

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

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

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/vwp-10.jpg

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

Arrived at Butler Tire with the new wheels

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-6.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-8.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-3.jpg

Gonna have to dial in that camber just a tad in the rear

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-4.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-5.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-10.jpg

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http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-9.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-2.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-12.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-11.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-15.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-14.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-16.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-17.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-18.jpg

Geordie personally putting on the center caps while lining them up to the logo on the wheels

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-7.jpg

Time to set it down and see what she sits like

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-19.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-21.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-23.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-22.jpg

We can’t have this, going to take her over to the alignment rack and dial in some negative camber for slammed effect

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-20.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-35.jpg

Bing (Verietk) helped me out by bringing the new wheels to the shop and taking my old wheels home for me. Glad to have him to hang out with while the boys at Butler took care of the car.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-34.jpg

Let’s see what we have now after some adjustments

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-33.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-32.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-31.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-26.jpg

He made it so that the maxed out camber at lowest level slam would still track straight without issues. We were desperately trying to avoid toe issues.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-29.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-28.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-24.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-25.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-27.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-30.jpg

All buttoned up

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-36.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-39.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-41.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-42.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-44.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-45.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-46.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-47.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-48.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-49.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-50.jpg

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http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-53.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-54.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-51.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-55.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-56.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-52.jpg

Got to take some pictures at the house and got a better look

Rear all the way up

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-59.jpg

Slammed

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-64.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-63.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-62.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-61.jpg

Front all the way up

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-57.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-58.jpg

All the way down

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/9911vwidabt-60.jpg

[chris89hatch]

sick new wheels man.. your car looks great. always has..

[5spdfrk]

New wheels look great Tony!

[carbongs]

sick new wheels man.. your car looks great. always has..

thanks for the kind words


New wheels look great Tony!

thanks i appreciate that

[1SICKLEX]

Tony nice! Need to update the wheels on the first page :)

[carbongs]

Tony nice! Need to update the wheels on the first page :)

Done and Done

[carbongs]

Project boost begins 10/16/11 after the Official-Hennessy Lexus of Gwinnett/SELOC Lexus meet @ 10/15/11 in Atlanta, GA

Black Univeral HKS SQV BOV with mounting flange

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

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

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

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

AEM Boost Gauge (I may be swapping this one out with a buddy for his AEM True Boost version) I will also be getting a AEM Oil Pressure Gauge in the near future

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

This will match my AEM Wideband one perfectly

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/npya-13.jpg

I got 2 of these Autometer Carbon Fiber 52mm gauge cups to match the one I have now for my wideband gauge

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

Test fitted. We are going to be mounting these to the A-Pillar

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

Got this brand new Perma-Cool Transmission Cooler

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/npya-10.jpg

Got this universal carbon fiber oil catch can

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

Aluminum radiator with electric fans. Going to take a little work to make it fit but we'll be ok

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

Got this Intercooler kit from my buddy Frank. Super excited about seeing this peek-a-boo-ing form behind the bumper

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

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/npya-8.jpg

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

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

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

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

With my HTC Evo 4G for a little size comparison

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

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

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/GS300%20Build/intpics-8.jpg

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

More to come. Thanks for looking!

[Sammich]

i would so love to see this GS in person

[carbongs]

i would so love to see this GS in person

I should be at the Caffeine & Octane Meet tomorrow morning :)

[carbongs]

Got word that a an integral part of the build arrived yesterday pics to come!!!

[carbongs]

My buddy Joe drove all the way down to South Florida to pick up this bundle of joy. It's his spare GTE Block from St. Lucia! He's donated the head, turbos, and intake manifold to the cause. So, it's official "Layla - My Car" is expecting..... twins :) Turbos that is. She's a little dirty but with a little TLC and wrench time she's gonna be as good as new

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

[carbongs]

Some more updated pics with the Vossen VVS086 Wheels on :)

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2011/10-16-11%20Vossen%20Shoot/101611vws-7.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2011/10-16-11%20Vossen%20Shoot/101611vws-24.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2011/10-16-11%20Vossen%20Shoot/101611vws-19.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2011/10-16-11%20Vossen%20Shoot/101611vws-6.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2011/10-16-11%20Vossen%20Shoot/101611vws-5.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2011/10-16-11%20Vossen%20Shoot/101611vws-12.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2011/10-16-11%20Vossen%20Shoot/101611vws-11.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2011/10-16-11%20Vossen%20Shoot/101611vws-10.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2011/10-16-11%20Vossen%20Shoot/101611vws-9.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2011/10-16-11%20Vossen%20Shoot/101611vws-27.jpg

[carbongs]

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2011/10-16-11%20Vossen%20Shoot/101611vws-28.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2011/10-16-11%20Vossen%20Shoot/101611vws-34.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2011/10-16-11%20Vossen%20Shoot/101611vws-37.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2011/10-16-11%20Vossen%20Shoot/101611vws-42.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2011/10-16-11%20Vossen%20Shoot/101611vws-48.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2011/10-16-11%20Vossen%20Shoot/101611vws-49.jpg

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f279/CarbonGS/2011/10-16-11%20Vossen%20Shoot/101611vws-55.jpg

Still planning out the turbo build right now. Had a few financial hiccups along the way. Life happens, but now we are back on track. Can't wait to get it boosted!

[GlennsEK]

Very nice

[Genji-Sama]

New wheels = boss :goodjob:

[RL...]

so badass.....one day i am going to VIP a car out

[carbongs]

Thanks everyone


so badass.....one day i am going to VIP a car out

thanks for the kind words. don't let the VIP gurus catch you calling my ride VIP. lol it's my own style more sporty than what the VIP guys prefer

[SLOWR/T]

Damn Tony, cars came along way since I last saw it. Glad to see boost is finally making it to your car. Still looking good as ever.

[carbon_crash]

Carbongs is still a ricer at heart






J/k Tony, Brian said it right, glad to see that you are finally boosting it.

[carbongs]

Damn Tony, cars came along way since I last saw it. Glad to see boost is finally making it to your car. Still looking good as ever.

Thanks! Yeah it's been a long time coming. Just working out details and budgeting right now :)


Carbongs is still a ricer at heart

J/k Tony, Brian said it right, glad to see that you are finally boosting it.

You know we are all ricers at heart! I can admit that lol. Yeah you and me both on the boost

[C230K]

Jealous

[civic gsr]

This car is the only car with a body kit that i like... well if thats what is called lol

[carbongs]

Jealous

:)


This car is the only car with a body kit that i like... well if thats what is called lol

hey thanks, yeah it's a piece together kit. there wasn't a full kit available at the time that i liked all the pieces to.

as for the changes coming in 2012-2013 they are performance driven. it is coming along slowly but surely. a few other priorities and goals to reach this year so the car isn't on the top of the list of things to complete. you know how it is though, it'll never be "done" lol. always changing, always evolving...

[iKennyyy]

Dude, you have a doctor helping you with your car!!!

[carbongs]

Dude, you have a doctor helping you with your car!!!

lol funny thing is Bing is a pharmacist :) lol

[2turbo4u]

lol funny thing is Bing is a pharmacist :) lol
Funny thing Bing roll out like a Doctor haha! Still love those wheels!

[dvpjdm]

have you had to replace arc equipment like amp or anything? Because a friend of mine does stereos up in North Carolina as has to send stuff back to them all the time.

[AnthonyF]

brings back memories. I remember you rolling up to BP when you got your front bumper and first set of chrome wheels. Shit was clean back then. You've heard it before, car looks amazing how it sits now!

edit- can't wait to see twins under that bonnet! Gonna be icing on the cake. Good luck!