ConradoR's Progress Thread
 

Hey,

It's about time to share my build with you guys, as the G has gone thru many stages... but definitely not done! Far from done....

I want to thank my wallet, GreenGobblin, Tian, my fiance for not killing me as 1/3 of the things I say relate to cars (and getting me my Isothermal MD Spacers in '09:thewave:), and all of the other members who have helped me during all of these years.

2006
I had a riced out Celica GTS at the time, which (literally) died at the drag strip against a 350Z. After getting it back from the shop, and having the engine rebuilt, sold it and decided I needed some of the same VQ35Powa that killed my beloved rice mobile.
Came home with an '04 TwilightBlue fully loaded Coupe, and had a permasmile for the next 90 days.

2007
Discovered G35Driver.com, and started to slowly learn about the mods available for the G. The initial intent was to keep it only subtle mods, and overall clean modding.. and it worked during the first years.

Oldest Pics I could find, at this time the only mod I had done was the nismo front
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/2ca490a9.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/c11e9855.jpg

2008
Met some of the guys from SflGClub, and really started to get into the VQ platform.
However, as I was still a broke college student, started with small things such as debadge, black grill, modded headlights, system.
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...umanglelow.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...iumprofile.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...dwallangle.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a.../Rearangle.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...erflyfront.jpg


2009
Upgraded to the OEM 19s
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...ador/Rims2.jpg
Re-did the headlights
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...comparison.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/DSC_0010.jpg

Did some interior work (EvoR titanium knob has since been changed to ARC Brush Titanium knob)
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...rador/knob.jpg

2010
Graduated college, and finally started to get paid grownup $$. This is where the real fun begins!

Time to redo the audio system

Before
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_0997.jpg
During
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_1013.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_1006.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_1040.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_1146.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...BoxRamMat2.jpg

After
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_1191.jpg

Then I got into an accident. Got f by insurance, and had to pay outta pocket. Instead of bring it back to the old look, I decided it was time to take to the next level. Danny (GreenGobblin) helped me out a lot during this phase, and def. helped me keep the hole in my pocket a little smaller
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...00723-1233.jpg
Headlights:
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_0978.jpg
Impul Sides
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_1001.jpg
TS Hood
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...ador/Hood2.jpg

http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_1109.jpg
First day back
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_1178.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_1185.jpg

Revised Springs installed
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_1224.jpg

Hr Y Pipe
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...IMG_1347-1.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_1351.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...IMG_1348-1.jpg

http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...dor/Pats-1.jpg

2011
Now that the front was done, it was time to give the Gs fat *** some love
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...dor/CSRear.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_2429.jpg

Improptu Photoshoot with Tian, one of my good buddies from Gdriver :hello:
20/25MM Spacers had been added.
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a.../BackAngle.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a.../AngleSide.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/SflGClub.jpg

With the body done, the OEM 19s weren't cutting it anymore
Volk SF Winnings, Custom Flat Black Lips
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...ador/Angle.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...AngleLower.jpg

Good deal on craigslist= Out with the old style tails, and in with tinted 06+s
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...Tailsangle.jpg

Time to drop it!
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_2962.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_2963.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_2990.jpg

To completed the rear, the whale fin had to go, and it was time for a more updated look
Rare STRAFE lip spoiler getting molded. Another great job by Danny.
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_3149.jpg
http://slammered-inc.com/wp-content/...11_01-copy.jpg

SflGClub BBQ
https://i780.photobucket.com/albums/...Q/e13dc6fe.jpg
https://i780.photobucket.com/albums/...Q/df054e35.jpg
https://i780.photobucket.com/albums/...Q/92fa68f8.jpg

Needed better offsets, so for the 4th set: Volk GTS... the set I've wanted since I got the G... finally!
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/05f1f93f.jpg
http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/a7465fa5.jpg



I haven't shown much of my performance stuff since that's not really a picture thing, but I got most of the NA bolt-ons done
Motordyne 5/16th IsoThermal Spacer
JWT Popcharger / Z Tube
JWT Stage 1 Racing Clutch / JWT Lightweight Flywheel
Motordyne ART Pipes / HR Y-Pipe
Stillen F&R Sways / BC Racing Coils / SPC Rear Camber Arms
Brembo Calipers / Project Mu Pads / Stoptech Premium Rotors / Rotora SS Brake Lines


Future Mods still for 2011
Clear TL Projector Lenses / Cut Off Mod / Add OEM Projector Lenses to Turn Signals
Debating about switching it up to non-tinted 06+ tails
HKS Exhaust
Spacers to get the GTS's to single digit offsets
Osiris Uprev Tune

Future Mods for 2012
Vortech - 3.12 Pulley

Updates:
HKS Exhaust - Page 2
Engine Bay Accents (Polished Parts/Bolts/Arc Cap) - Page 3-4
Wiretuck - Page 7
Vortech Supercharger - Page 7
Engine Powdercoated Strut bar/Polished Tanks/Finished Result - Page 11

Reserved.

Wild transformation. Thanks for sharing! I like threads like these.

I got pics of the drop in progress! :D

My favorite TB. Gator don't play that!

Good job very clean ride.

nice but not to sure about the trunk tho

Lookin sharp ConradoR! I fer one like diz trunk lip kinda looks like the m3 ducktail :biggthumpup:

Great looking, awesome car

Looking good there. I like the most recent set of wheels on there. It really adds to the car. Too much black mixed in with your TB makes everything kind of murky, IMO. With the current wheels, there is more definition.

I really love the look of this car, the mesh wheels really fit your car a whole lot better!

good stuff but that trunk lids gotta go!

Looks good!

Wow, what a transformation! I like the audio setup in the trunk. Clean and simple!!! Can still throw some groceries in there too.
Nice work!
rob.g

Holy ****? I don't like the new paint to be 100% honest, but there is no denying that is a HAWT WHIP. Goin' hard man. Well done!

Thanks bud, my main intent was to be able to keep it functional, I still have full access to the spare tire:biggthumpup:

Thanks Hotel, I agree with you, I miss the mesh look, might be going back to it in my next wheel set.
Thanks! That pic was a photoshopped picture of my car.
I love the TB color too much to go custom color.