Vader's Rise (Shank's build Thread)
 

Hey gang, With the vast mojority of mods completed on my coupe, I figured it was time to look back on how we got here :biggthumpup: Thanks all for the advice and assistance along the way! The car would not have turned out anywhere near the final product with this forum :biggthumpup:

Day 1 Wifey approved:
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/2735/0826071437.jpg
First road trip 1 week after purchase:
http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/1156/jookyg2.jpg
First Mods...
http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/15/sspx0135.jpg
I love goooooooold...not really, but the amp IS
http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/6531/sspx0139.jpg
Then I found the forum. (Thanks Rhino_111)
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http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/3355/dsc01241v.jpg
We liked it so much, the wifey jumped into the scene (sorta)
http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/2931/sspx0157.jpg
What every garage should look like...
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/3411/dsc01581x.jpg
Then one fine day someone decided for me, that it'd be good if my car didn't have OEM wheels ...soooooo my solution was...
http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/5715/dsc01963k.jpg
There is how it sat for almost 2 years, then fate brought me back to Seattle...and parts were a plenty for a thrifty guy like me :D
Started with a drop (finally)
http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/3039/dsc02862v.jpg
http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/7152/dsc02871fl.jpg
Then the Nismo train pulled into the station:
http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/2431/img2078v.jpg
Then Pharm_D came through with some skirts!
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/9569/img2791x.jpg
Tried out the Osiris tune to see what a stock-ish G could do:
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/6392/imag0253a.jpg
Fun roller...sportin da_stig headlight work
http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/4962/img3141n.jpg
Then made a friend who does vinyl and tint work...and has a sense of humor...
http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/4461/img2756.jpg
Lovely Seattle in Spring...sigh
http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/4928/img2939i.jpg
Can't appreciate the good days without some bad...#@$@#$
http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/8400/img3560ij.jpg
Then with the help of Dustin@Strafe (Forever grateful for the magic you pulled to make this happen!)
Vader rides again...
http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/371/img3923b.jpg
http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/9568/img3913m.jpg
http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/4157/img3979i.jpg
And along the way, picked a theme for the engine bay...
http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/2733/img3993e.jpg
http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/8883/img4077d.jpg
http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/7440/img3844y.jpg
Thanks to so many folks, it's been a great journey. Can't wait to see what's next :biggthumpup:

Looks sick :biggthumpup:

looks good man, im actually feelin the nismo on the front:D

<---still jealous of your plate.

:biggthumpup:

Any other plans?

Look'n good.

do want nismo! love it!

sickkkkkk shank! exhaust next?

looking good man. is that just carbon vinyl for the engine bay stuff?

Looks good bro! Thanks for sharing

Car looks great man.

Nice now time for a bbk and boost

As one of the sickest G's on the boards, that means a lot :) yours was the first Nismo I saw after joining and honestly it's stuck with me the whole way :biggthumpup:

Thanks, I was tired of the grill being empty but I liked the "what kind of car is that" I get from time to time.

It'll be avail soon! hehe new plates for me

Danke mang, yes...your wheels...lol Honestly I am considering moving to a sedan next year, family may be growing again :biggthumpup:

Danke

It's the cleanest front IMO nothing too crazy just understated and sessy.

Already got it mang, Magnaflow axle back with G37 sedan tips, just a touch more growl than stock...exactly what I was looking for :D

Some of it, the Ztube/engine cover/hood struts/intake heat shield/and oil,radiator caps/air diversion plate/strut bar are all laid CF, the batt covers etc are Di-noc. :biggthumpup:

Trade me! lol ..i know i know...with cash on your end :bowrofl:

You and Chris and Ernie are really making me consider the move to a sedan!

Thanks old man! When you comin down to see us mere mortals?

If yer buyin, I'm flyin! :biggthumpup: Great work on the Bimmer btw, few more accents and the mirrors will fit right in :D

What r u retiring olde mang.

What's up with everybody and build/progression threads.....





















































JK man. Car looks Sweet, along with the different, but nicely done theme in the engine bay! :biggthumpup: