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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 12:13 AM
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Alot of you have probably seen my car already. Finally joined

Hello. My name is Gino and i'm from Milwaukee Wisconsin. I'm sure alot of you have already seen pictures of my 1985 GSL-SE.












Car is currently being completely rebuilt/painted
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 01:34 AM
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welcome!! the SE looks very nice, though these are the first pictures that i'ver personally seen of it!! was the car tender blue originally? whats the history on the car??
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 06:42 AM
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Welcome! From another JNC'r ;-)
Nice work!

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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 07:46 AM
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I've seen that car before on a few blogs, wasn't it on speedhunters at one point? Either way, very nice car, and welcome!
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 09:36 AM
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I'm in the 'Falls...would love to get a look at that car...looks great.

Welcome
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 11:15 AM
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Welcome aboard, I've saw a picture of your ride posted somewhere before. Do you have an air adjustment to slam it that hard? Can't imagine it being that low for actual driving. More pictures are always welcome!
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by mazdaverx713b
welcome!! the SE looks very nice, though these are the first pictures that i'ver personally seen of it!! was the car tender blue originally? whats the history on the car??
Yes the car was originally Tender blue but i think it was repainted a slightly darker shade many years ago. A friend bought the car a few years back, after doing a few minor things he planned on selling it. unfortunately someone was test driving it and got in a accident. smashed the front passenger side pretty good. the guy paid him full price and he still kept the car. It sat outside for a while and he didnt really want it. i paid $500 for it. The interior is mint and it runs like a champ. i found a new fender, had the damage pulled, and did some minor paint work to get it to that point.

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I've seen that car before on a few blogs, wasn't it on speedhunters at one point? Either way, very nice car, and welcome!
Yeah i was one of the choices for the 2011 reader car of the year

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I'm in the 'Falls...would love to get a look at that car...looks great.

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AWESOME! PM me. i have alot of car buddies and we plan on having meets

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Welcome aboard, I've saw a picture of your ride posted somewhere before. Do you have an air adjustment to slam it that hard? Can't imagine it being that low for actual driving. More pictures are always welcome!
Actually its on coilovers.

Full spec list.

16x9 +15 ESM wheels
195/50/16 Toyo tires, stretched
custom coilovers front and rear (lots of modification)
PaceSetter header
custom intake
Black Dragon front spoiler.


That was really it for last summer. i never reallly drove it because i was working out kinks.

The car is currently torn apart for paint for 2012 its getting

Smaller tires
body work, fresh paint
wire tuck
smoothed bay
side skirts
custom rear valance/diffuser
custom rear "rocket bunny" wing
custom exhaust i'm going to fab up
reworked suspension (rebuilding coilovers with super short Koni race shocks)
Racing Beat sway bars
new bushings
new rotors/pads/lines

and whatever else i get into
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 12:59 PM
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great car...
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 01:11 PM
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Awesome car. I've seen that posted in a few places and I love the stance. Nevermind the RB bars, pick up one from RE-Speed.com. It's hollow so it's lighter, I think by 10-20 lbs, and it's thicker, thus stiffer. They have tons of great parts you might want to look into so peruse the website.
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by orion84gsl
Awesome car. I've seen that posted in a few places and I love the stance. Nevermind the RB bars, pick up one from RE-Speed.com. It's hollow so it's lighter, I think by 10-20 lbs, and it's thicker, thus stiffer. They have tons of great parts you might want to look into so peruse the website.
thanks! i'll keep that in mind.
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 09:09 PM
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any interior or engine bay pics to share??
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 09:14 PM
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What type of wheels r they and whats the offset there awesome.
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 09:26 PM
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http://www.esmwheels.com/
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 10:46 PM
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it almost looks as nice as mine.....
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 11:38 AM
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Looks nice! Any pictures with the hood closed and the headlights down?
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 01:04 PM
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/36970316@N02/5928885858/http://www.flickr.com/photos/36970316@N02/5928885858/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/36970316@N02/, on Flickr

few pics when i was working on the interior. the OEM seat was put back after these were taken. not very comfortable. New steering wheel and a HKS shift **** has been added. no pics yet though

http://www.flickr.com/photos/36970316@N02/5928331059/http://www.flickr.com/photos/36970316@N02/5928331059/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/36970316@N02/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/36970316@N02/5928341529/http://www.flickr.com/photos/36970316@N02/5928341529/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/36970316@N02/, on Flickr


http://www.flickr.com/photos/36970316@N02/5928338273/http://www.flickr.com/photos/36970316@N02/5928338273/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/36970316@N02/, on Flickr

with the first spoiler i made. it didnt work out to well. i realize that all the pics i've taken of it the headlights have been up lol

http://www.flickr.com/photos/36970316@N02/5928905934/http://www.flickr.com/photos/36970316@N02/5928905934/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/36970316@N02/, on Flickr
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 10:08 PM
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that **** **** is wild!! i think my wife would love that! i really like the strut tower bar. i like how its adjustable and is connected in three spots!
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 11:42 PM
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Looks great! Whats the lip on those wheels? 3"? Looks like a 9k racing ***** shift know lol. Nice car and welcome!
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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 09:25 PM
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I have also seen your car posted around, I think you asked a question about your wheel size and offset because you really really wanted those 16x9's if I'm not mistaken... Welcome and good luck!!
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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 01:21 AM
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SICK CAR!!! I am loving the rims!
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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by mazdaverx713b
that **** **** is wild!! i think my wife would love that! i really like the strut tower bar. i like how its adjustable and is connected in three spots!
I'm sure she would....

gf looked at it and had the same thought I did: giant blue acrylic *****...

Awesome car. Not a fan of stretched tires personally, but amazing paint and classy wheels.
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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 04:07 PM
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Love those wheels once I get some money planing on getting a set just in a 7.5 and 9 stagered
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Old Jan 11, 2012 | 06:46 PM
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Awesome car, love the rims!
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