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Old 12-20-2012, 05:33 AM
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Dear God, enough with the teasing, lets see more pix .

BTW is that a Celica in the first picture ?
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Old 12-20-2012, 07:19 AM
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Freakin awesome but how did you keep this from us since April!?
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Absolutely amazing. Keep it coming.
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Sub'd, Can't wait to see more pics!
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Looks awesome!

I love your photos!
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Thanks for the kind words all. I've been on AZ since 2000 if you can believe it and this is my first forum/home! Excuse the pic quality below as they are cell phone shots.

Here is one of the early pics, 100% stock. I'm not a collector and absolutely hate how the car looks in stock form, so made a few of the aesthetic changes. Some purists may object to my changes, but I didn't build this car to sit in a museum.





And here is a work in progress pic (prior to the spoiler) being installed.


You'll notice that I'm much lower in this pic compared to the shot in post #1. This is my ideal riding height, but the exhaust needs to be adjusted and also plan on installing a ride height kit to the front coilovers, similar to what I have on my NSX. Also, you'll notice that the camber is pretty aggressive in the rear. I hope to have that adjusted with a custom camber kit as mentioned before. Unfortuantly, not too many options for these old cars. I think I may possibly have the most money tied into the suspension when all said and done!
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Old 12-20-2012, 09:43 AM
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Wow looks so much better with your modifications.

Nice work man.
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Old 12-20-2012, 12:04 PM
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I've always wondered how you would adjust those mirrors that sit on the fenders like that. Is it electronically or is it manually controlled since it's an older car?

And any car that is dropped with the right offset wheels will look better than when it was stocked. I LOVE your setup!
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looking good!
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Old 12-20-2012, 11:43 PM
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Wow, great looking car Synth. I love the color. The stance looks good also. Hopefully I can see this thing at a future FNL?
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Old 12-21-2012, 06:52 AM
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I saw the before photo and don't even really like how the car looks...you made it perfection.
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Old 12-21-2012, 07:52 AM
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that is just too cool...

is that front air dam/reflector something you added on?
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Old 12-21-2012, 09:26 AM
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Amazing how plain that car looked before and how good it looks afterwards!
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Old 12-21-2012, 06:26 PM
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http://instagram.com/p/S95_m1grkJ/

guessing this is your car then? saw it on instagram a few weeks ago
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Old 12-21-2012, 07:19 PM
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Straight gangster, love it!! In for progress
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I can't get over how good the Hakosuka (Boxy Skyline) looks. That and the R32 and R33 are tops in my book stylistically.
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Old 12-23-2012, 07:43 AM
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WOW great car and in for more pics progress
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Awesome purchase! Conrats!

I need to make more money.
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Is this coming to us for any paint work?
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Originally Posted by synth19
Here is a quick teaser shot of my new to me '72 Nissan Skyline GTX Hakosuka. Motor is stock L20, but has the upgraded twin, side-draft SU carburetors. I purchased the car back in April, and has had some minor restoration, along with the GTR aesthetic exterior modifications. I also have a pretty mean sounding Fujitsubo exhaust. Wheels are Volk TE37v's in 15x9 (-15) and 15 x10 (-25). More to come!


whats the silver car?
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Sweet. I'm definitely in for updates.
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Old 12-27-2012, 04:25 AM
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Is this coming to us for any paint work?
Hope not. But we'll see. Hit me up on IM. Give me a quote on an engine bay paint job (including removing the motor).
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Old 12-27-2012, 04:25 AM
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Originally Posted by nspec_ya4
whats the silver car?
More on this in a bit.
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Thought of your thread yesterday...got Forza and Xbox for Christmas and was finding my way around it:
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Old 12-28-2012, 10:48 AM
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I'd hit it.
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Old 12-28-2012, 05:45 PM
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wow...just...wow.
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Here are a few more shots of the car from my time @ JDM Legends. You can read more about the shop tour, here: http://jdmchicago.com/wp/2013/01/jdm-legends-visit/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/synth19/8329914877/http://www.flickr.com/photos/synth19/8329914877/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/synth19/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/synth19/8329914213/http://www.flickr.com/photos/synth19/8329914213/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/synth19/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/synth19/8330970702/http://www.flickr.com/photos/synth19/8330970702/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/synth19/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/synth19/8329912633/http://www.flickr.com/photos/synth19/8329912633/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/synth19/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/synth19/8329912345/http://www.flickr.com/photos/synth19/8329912345/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/synth19/, on Flickr
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wow. you have no idea how fucking sick this is!
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how can i miss this thread very nice pick up very clean, in fact i'm loving it keep up the good work
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wow. you have no idea how fucking sick this is!
I'm quite sure he does!
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The difference from stock to now is crazy. Looks AMAZING.
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Old 01-23-2013, 10:55 AM
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MAJOR update.

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Damn those are mint.
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Old 01-23-2013, 11:46 AM
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Incredible, I love your passion in this project. Keep the pics coming!
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Not impressed.
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Not impressed.
Seriously, it's just some old Japanese car.
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