CarbonGS gets a Carbon Butt Lift!

[carbongs]

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

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

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

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

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

This is the top of the trunk lid

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

A corner view

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

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

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

Here it is guys from WOW Show in ATL. The JP replica 3 piece spoiler is not on yet and neither is the UGO roof spoiler. The car went back in the shop today and will be out Wed or Thurs morning to roll out for WOW Chatanooga.

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

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

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well guys, here it is! picked her up today from the shop and just finished waxing her. let me know what you think. i will have better pics from the show this weekend where the lighting is better.
this is at my shop now.
here you can tell how kevin matched up the weaves from the trunk lid to the jp replica spoiler

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

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

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

from the side

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

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

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

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

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

you can see the fade here

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

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

hope you guys like it!

ending this post with the shot of the rear again

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

[SRCRX]

Nice, What kind of resin is that??

[carbongs]

not sure, the guys over at r2b2motors.com did it. contact kevin m.

[MistaCee]

:idb: :boobies: :lickpuss: :bannana:

[mocha latte cupcake]

thats tits!

[Sol-Badguy]

Dear sweet baby jesus.

It's beautiful.

[Deke]

Wasn't feeling it at first, but that spoiler really sets it off :goodjob:

[JITB]

quik price range.. for the wrapping of the roof spoiler?

[Leisa]

ohhhh Tony, can I touch it??? its so pretty!!

[Crazy Asian]

If you break it you pay for it.

If you break it you must pay with sex or a 1 year supply of cookies

[carbongs]

thanks everyone, we had special pricing due to partial sponsorship so i really couldn't tell you.

[slow_hatch]

So this is CF just layed over the original sheet metal??

[The BUCKY]

props to the guy that did the tails. they look like glass

[Whiteboy™]

amazing

[MachNU]

wow just wow! the only thing i have hated about this car is the exhuast, it just to me doesnt seem to flow with the car! other than that! :idb:

[carbongs]

thanks everyone, that is the new exhaust. and the tails look great bucky!

[MachNU]

thanks everyone, that is the new exhaust. and the tails look great bucky!

oh thats right didnt you use to have the hks carbo exhaust or something? that new exhuast to me just doesnt seem to fill in the exhaust holes!your car seems to me would look killer with a custom side exhuast fitted to match right in front of the wheels!

[carbongs]

interesting idea

[MachNU]

interesting idea

fill in the rear exhaust exits and do something along these lines with a carbon fiber surrounding! hell either in front or behind the wheel! would look killer!

[87 Turbo II]

Awesome carbon work. Ads a nice overall finish to the car.

[ATK_Designs]

Looking great dood, baller....

You should clear coat it.

[Brown Man]

LOOKS COOL

[YokotaS13]

not a fan of thte CF over FRP

but it looks decent

[Repost Squintz]

why didnt u jus buy a cf trunk? oh well looks good though.

[b16ftw]

looks nice

[mogaffar]

im sorry but this is got to be the stupidest thing to do... put a cf layer on a metal trunk!? if your gonna do it, do it right by a FULL CF TRUNK! not stupid layer of cf over the metal.. in my book that is RICE RICE RICE.

[carbongs]

im sorry but this is got to be the stupidest thing to do... put a cf layer on a metal trunk!? if your gonna do it, do it right by a FULL CF TRUNK! not stupid layer of cf over the metal.. in my book that is RICE RICE RICE.

oh ok, i'm just gonna have to explain a few things to you.

first of all it is BUY a full cf trunk not "by" :lmfao:

and if you did your research you'd find that there aren't any available carbon fiber trunks for the 2nd generation lexus gs series. you call it rice, i call it innovation. :goodjob:

[Kamikaze]

Looks awesome. :goodjob:

[carbongs]

Looks awesome. :goodjob:

thanks man!

[Fr33way]

Car is NUTS! What mufflers are those?

[jadakid88]

he a dumba ss you dont have worry about cracking. i think it was creative very nice!!
oh ok, i'm just gonna have to explain a few things to you.

first of all it is BUY a full cf trunk not "by" :lmfao:

and if you did your research you'd find that there aren't any available carbon fiber trunks for the 2nd generation lexus gs series. you call it rice, i call it innovation. :goodjob:

[aaronfelipe]

Looks great man,

[rollininstyle2004]

Looks great Tony. Cant wait to see it in person :goodjob:

[Fr33way]

Just saw the exhaust thread and watched the vids. Good things for '08!

[EclipseE16g]

Car look amazing!! Make me wanna get a gs300 too!

[The BUCKY]

im sorry but this is got to be the stupidest thing to do... put a cf layer on a metal trunk!? if your gonna do it, do it right by a FULL CF TRUNK! not stupid layer of cf over the metal.. in my book that is RICE RICE RICE.


hahaha

[soul]

id lose the black widow looking back bumper for something better, but props on everything else looking good

[Tree]

damn that car is sexy

[Repost Squintz]

oh ok, i'm just gonna have to explain a few things to you.

first of all it is BUY a full cf trunk not "by" :lmfao:

and if you did your research you'd find that there aren't any available carbon fiber trunks for the 2nd generation lexus gs series. you call it rice, i call it innovation. :goodjob:
ah. i think it still looks good. though. and him calling you a ricer jus' means he either
a: is a dumbass and didnt think of that himself
b: a dumbass
c: a dumbass
d: did i mention dumbass?

[rollininstyle2004]

ah. i think it still looks good. though. and him calling you a ricer jus' means he either
a: is a dumbass and didnt think of that himself
b: a dumbass
c: a dumbass
d: did i mention dumbass?

You forgot option E about him being a dumbass ;)

[DeeAOne]

wow that is a very nice lexus. the exhaust just doesnt do it for me but that car is very clean. reps to you :goodjob:

[On_Her_Face]

saw the car today for the first time in person and it was definitly a peice of art.

[sagarchahal]

car looks great.

[santacruz77]

what kind of muffle is on the back?


car looks pretty good man

[Jason..]

NICE + REPS

[AMD_Civic]

nice!!!

[Carbon~IS]

The new setup looks great mang~ :goodjob:

[KevinT707]

I likes the carbon work ..

Got rid of the big chrome wheels +1

Got rid of the nasty dual-ricer exhaust +1

Carbon fiber overlay on trunk/spoiler +1

.. Although I can only rep once, but you get the idea. It's more of a mentality reputation.

[takume]

that GS is an art of beauty.

[MeanMugen]

thats jaw droppin mann.. very nice

[carbongs]

thanks for the kind words everyone!

[Bleek0323]

oh great

now i have to change pants

[carbongs]

^ too funny. thanks for the compliments again everyone. wish y'all could see it at the show here in chattanooga. the lighting just makes it even better

[Crowml]

Wow Tony, I haven't seen it in person, but just wow. It looks killer. Your car has evolved so much in the last few months. Just my taste too, aggressive, stylish and true to its name brand.

[Sammich]

thats tits!

x2

[Random Hero]

I saw that car last weekend at the show.

I must say it looks great! Great job building the car and admire the effort that you put into it! Looks stunning!!

Can you give me more information about the LS that was parked beside you at the show via PM or whatever.

Keep up the good work!! :yes:

[JDMEK18]

Really nice man!!

[IndianStig]

you should get some rounded off rectanglular exhaust pipes! that would look hott as hell

PS. you go to the chic fil a on moore road, don't you? hit up our dry cleaners in the new strip mall behind it, we'll hook you up with a 30% discount

[On_Her_Face]

you should get some rounded off rectanglular exhaust pipes! that would look hott as hell

PS. you go to the chic fil a on moore road, don't you? hit up our dry cleaners in the new strip mall behind it, we'll hook you up with a 30% discount
damn you mehul with you're dry cleaners, liquor stores, motel 8s, and quickie marts

[FoolsDrifFWD]

Your car is hot!!!!!:goodjob::goodjob::goodjob::goodjob:

[carbongs]

thanks everyone again for the kind words!

[The BUCKY]

tony we needed you today


shop was crazy

[carbongs]

what was going on bro?

[The BUCKY]

lotsa work

i didnt leave till 830 lol

[AKAudioINC]

Damn, I didn't even relize that your Lex was at the World of Wheels... Your car was the second car I took photos of. It look great in person, good work on the carbon fiber, I might need to talk to you about some carbon fiber work...:goodjob:

[carbongs]

thanks, that's before the roof spoiler and rear spoiler were done

[DUBSf22c]

honeslty i could give a rats ass about VIP cars and cars like this but.. your car is honestly a work of art.. your detail even if some dont like it.. it needs to be respected

[carbongs]

thanks for your kind words, and your honesty! haha always welcomed

[DUBSf22c]

thanks for your kind words, and your honesty! haha always welcomed

oh anytime..

+reps

[carbongs]

thanks for the reps!

[Code-Aye]

Sexy!!
bump

[carbongs]

thanks for the bump

[rollininstyle2004]

Ill be back on Thursday for a 5 day weekend, my new battery should be in too, so im stopping by the shop aka I need to see your car in person when im back ;)

[carbongs]

will do bro, i'll bring my camera!

[rollininstyle2004]

will do bro, i'll bring my camera!

Good deal!

[Thundercat]

that cf really adds a nice touch...good work,.reps for good taste

[carbongs]

that cf really adds a nice touch...good work,.reps for good taste

thanks bud, the trunk was done at r2b2motors in duluth by kevin m. great work there! :goodjob: