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5thGenOwner · 02-17-2010, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Christiancoach

I got tired of my Chrome Savini Avarus AV5's and decided to go with a new look!
I purchased some Vossen VVS-082 Polished Faced, Black Spoke, Black Lip 20" wheels and Yokahama S-Drive Wheels.
Going for a totally different overall look with the car.

I also dropped it using H&R drop springs. More appearance mods coming soon to support the new look!

Very well done, start to finish (whenever that happens). Your car looks much more mean with those rims, could be the stance too... but definately more intimidating either way! Awesome job!!

Christiancoach · 02-18-2010, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 5thGenOwner

Very well done, start to finish (whenever that happens). Your car looks much more mean with those rims, could be the stance too... but definately more intimidating either way! Awesome job!!

Thank you! I have some more small stuff to do to bring it to it's current round of completion.

TJ91 · 02-19-2010, 03:27 AM

wow, awesome ride

Black5thgen · 02-21-2010, 07:04 PM

So what would be required to convert a G8 to a Lumina other than hood and bumper. Bumper support and badges? If G8 GT prices come down even more I may strongly consider this for a DD.

CDN SS · 02-21-2010, 07:31 PM

Well done, I've always wanted to do this conversion to a GTO.

Christiancoach · 02-21-2010, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Black5thgen

So what would be required to convert a G8 to a Lumina other than hood and bumper. Bumper support and badges? If G8 GT prices come down even more I may strongly consider this for a DD.

It depends how accurate you want to be. Exterior appearance wise, I could do it with the small center grill, and 2 badges. The hardest part is the interior, namely the airbag. The shifter also has a logo.

To do it starting with a G8, you would need front bumper and hood, plus what I mentioned above.

Black5thgen · 02-22-2010, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Christiancoach

It depends how accurate you want to be. Exterior appearance wise, I could do it with the small center grill, and 2 badges. The hardest part is the interior, namely the airbag. The shifter also has a logo.

To do it starting with a G8, you would need front bumper and hood, plus what I mentioned above.

So if I really only care about the exterior I could do just bumper and hood? Any idea on what that would run?

Thanks

Christiancoach · 02-22-2010, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Black5thgen

So if I really only care about the exterior I could do just bumper and hood? Any idea on what that would run?

Thanks

Bumper and Hood kit will cost you $2,500, unpainted. Additional grills and badging will be less than $300.

Christiancoach · 02-22-2010, 02:51 PM

These were taken this weekend and posted on another forum

Steve@Vectormotorsports · 02-22-2010, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Christiancoach

These were taken this weekend and posted on another forum

This has to be one of the best looking G8's I've seen,

very well done.

Christiancoach · 02-23-2010, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve@Vectormotorsports

This has to be one of the best looking G8's I've seen,

very well done.

It runs great as well, in big part thanks to Vector Motorsports!

Sick Rick · 02-24-2010, 06:15 AM

Not sure about your state, but in GA, you do NOT have to convert the rhd...having driven XB Falcons for years...but you do have to wait the 15 years tho...( i mean really? The POST OFFICE can do it right?? Screwed at drive thru's and banks tho....always went in reverse...lol VERY amusing...)

Sad really, that the Mad Max cars were illegal here, now legal...but now extremely ILLegal in AU...their laws governing what you can and cannot do, to a car are sooo ridiculous, its embarrassing.

Christiancoach · 10-12-2010, 07:08 PM

I haven't posted about my car on here for a while. Thought you all might like to check out the feature in Auto Eclectic Magazine!
http://autoeclectic.com/current-issue

What do you think?

Russo · 10-12-2010, 07:23 PM

just need to get the Holden window trim... you got those Vossen's from that guy selling them on g8board?

02-19-2010, 03:27 AM	#59
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	wow, awesome ride __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

02-21-2010, 07:31 PM	#61
CDN SS Steve from Canada. Drives: 2010 SW SS/RS with Inferno package. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Niagara Ontario Canada Posts: 1,969 View My Garage	Well done, I've always wanted to do this conversion to a GTO. __________________

02-22-2010, 02:51 PM	#65
Christiancoach Drives: 2008 Holden Commodore SSV Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 297	These were taken this weekend and posted on another forum __________________

10-12-2010, 07:08 PM	#69
Christiancoach Drives: 2008 Holden Commodore SSV Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 297	I haven't posted about my car on here for a while. Thought you all might like to check out the feature in Auto Eclectic Magazine! http://autoeclectic.com/current-issue What do you think? __________________

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