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poisonivory · 06-05-2010, 11:43 PM

Here are a few pics i took today of my 2010 Lancer GTS. Looking for input on 2 things please:

1) leave the diamonds on the trunk, or go bare ass?
2) tint the rear bumper reflectors and front side markers to match the 3rd brake light?

BTW....this is a daily, family vehicle. It's a CVT, and no plans for anything major to happen. It is what it is.

Current mods:
-20% tint all around, and smoked 3rd brake
-H&R sport springs
-Blacked out front grill
-K&N Typhoon

Keep the diamonds or lose them????

JDMTyler3326 · 06-05-2010, 11:47 PM

I say lose them

all-DA-way215 · 06-06-2010, 12:10 AM

i wish i still had photoshop installed on my computer, if i did then id do it all and show u the difference.

poisonivory · 06-06-2010, 12:15 AM

that would be sweet. I had every intention of removing the diamonds, but someone told me their coworker has the same car and did it and it looked like ass. Now, i'm hesitant.

I think i am definitely going to get the rest of the lenses smoked to match though. I just need to find time to get back to SOG.

all-DA-way215 · 06-06-2010, 12:19 AM

SOG? lol but yeah, as soon as i get photoshop on my comp, ill shave the emblem and what not to show you the "new look" ahah

poisonivory · 06-06-2010, 12:28 AM

yea Shades of Gray smoked my 3rd brake light when I got my car tinted, so i'll just have them do the rest of the lenses. I used nightshade on my last car and it caused nothing but problems. I can just take the tint film off if necessary.

JDMTyler3326 · 06-06-2010, 12:28 AM

JDMTyler3326 · 06-06-2010, 12:31 AM

Not the best but I did what I could do with MS Paint.

poisonivory · 06-06-2010, 12:38 AM

now see, i think the trunk looks OK like that. I dig the badgeless grill too, but it's all one piece. I blacked it out to rid of the chrome trim and emblem. I'd have to look into an aftermarket badgeless grill. I know of one for this year, but now crazy about it.

DPancoast · 06-06-2010, 01:29 AM

ditch the emblems... it would be cool to see you tint the rear reflectors when you tint the car as well. looks good otherwise.

stover · 06-06-2010, 08:11 AM

instead of ditching the emblem why not paint it black? i think that would look better

boostedfury · 06-06-2010, 08:47 AM

yea i agree, paint it black. The car has a really tall rear end (that's what she said) so if you remove the emblem, it seems to emphasize this.

clean daily man.

GmFwd · 06-06-2010, 09:45 AM

Badgeless grill looks really good imo

poisonivory · 06-06-2010, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GmFwd

Badgeless grill looks really good imo

I agree 100%...but RRM is the only one that makes a badgeless grill for this generation (both fiberglass and CF grills available), but I'm kind of iffy because some of their products have fitment issues.

Also, I never even thought of painting the rear emblem black....STELLAR IDEA, thanks!!

92accordex · 06-06-2010, 10:35 AM

Dude you live right behind my house lol. I didn't know you were on here, Im liking the badgless grille too

hetzyhetz · 06-06-2010, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boostedfury

yea i agree, paint it black. The car has a really tall rear end (that's what she said) so if you remove the emblem, it seems to emphasize this.

clean daily man.

plus 1 for the painted badges

Fujito · 06-06-2010, 01:11 PM

Keep the from emblem. I like the rear emblem, but it looks good without it too. Don't paint it. It will look cheap.

CleanNeon98 · 06-06-2010, 05:14 PM

Dude where do you live those houses look familiar

Evo8kid · 06-06-2010, 05:29 PM

loose the back and keep the front

cupofnoodles · 06-06-2010, 11:54 PM

without

06-05-2010, 11:43 PM	#1
poisonivory Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Philly Member #5979 My Ride: 2010 Lancer GTS iTrader: (0)	New pics....opinion needed. Here are a few pics i took today of my 2010 Lancer GTS. Looking for input on 2 things please: 1) leave the diamonds on the trunk, or go bare ass? 2) tint the rear bumper reflectors and front side markers to match the 3rd brake light? BTW....this is a daily, family vehicle. It's a CVT, and no plans for anything major to happen. It is what it is. Current mods: -20% tint all around, and smoked 3rd brake -H&R sport springs -Blacked out front grill -K&N Typhoon Keep the diamonds or lose them???? __________________ -Mario To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

06-06-2010, 12:15 AM	#4
poisonivory Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Philly Member #5979 My Ride: 2010 Lancer GTS iTrader: (0)	that would be sweet. I had every intention of removing the diamonds, but someone told me their coworker has the same car and did it and it looked like ass. Now, i'm hesitant. I think i am definitely going to get the rest of the lenses smoked to match though. I just need to find time to get back to SOG. __________________ -Mario To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

06-06-2010, 12:28 AM	#6
poisonivory Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Philly Member #5979 My Ride: 2010 Lancer GTS iTrader: (0)	yea Shades of Gray smoked my 3rd brake light when I got my car tinted, so i'll just have them do the rest of the lenses. I used nightshade on my last car and it caused nothing but problems. I can just take the tint film off if necessary. __________________ -Mario To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

06-06-2010, 12:38 AM	#9
poisonivory Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Philly Member #5979 My Ride: 2010 Lancer GTS iTrader: (0)	now see, i think the trunk looks OK like that. I dig the badgeless grill too, but it's all one piece. I blacked it out to rid of the chrome trim and emblem. I'd have to look into an aftermarket badgeless grill. I know of one for this year, but now crazy about it. __________________ -Mario To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

06-06-2010, 08:11 AM	#11
stover Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: allentown nj Member #3483 My Ride: 2005 MINI Cooper S iTrader: (5)	instead of ditching the emblem why not paint it black? i think that would look better __________________ 89 Jetta GLI - VR6 turbo in progress 05 MINI Cooper S - Daily toy

06-05-2010, 11:47 PM	#2
JDMTyler3326 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Around Member #9917 My Ride: ^ iTrader: (0)	I say lose them

06-06-2010, 12:10 AM	#3
all-DA-way215 Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: PA Member #13782 My Ride: 350 Big Ball Block iTrader: (1)	i wish i still had photoshop installed on my computer, if i did then id do it all and show u the difference.

06-06-2010, 12:19 AM	#5
all-DA-way215 Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: PA Member #13782 My Ride: 350 Big Ball Block iTrader: (1)	SOG? lol but yeah, as soon as i get photoshop on my comp, ill shave the emblem and what not to show you the "new look" ahah

06-06-2010, 12:31 AM	#8
JDMTyler3326 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Around Member #9917 My Ride: ^ iTrader: (0)	Not the best but I did what I could do with MS Paint.

06-06-2010, 08:47 AM	#12
boostedfury Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Secane, PA Member #1389 My Ride: 99 Z51 Corvette & 2003 Explorer XLT iTrader: (2)	yea i agree, paint it black. The car has a really tall rear end (that's what she said) so if you remove the emblem, it seems to emphasize this. clean daily man. __________________ Dante's 2005 SRT 4 New Best: 13.10 @110.84mph-11/21/09 ATCO Best Trap: 115.07 mph-11/6/09 Cecil To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

06-06-2010, 09:45 AM	#13
GmFwd Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hatfield Pa, West Philly/Drexel Member #7981 My Ride: S15 DD, srt4 drift missile iTrader: (0)	Badgeless grill looks really good imo __________________ Don't forget kiddies, japan has fanboys too

06-06-2010, 10:35 AM	#15
92accordex Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: In the 267 Member #15702 My Ride: euryoo iTrader: (1)	Dude you live right behind my house lol. I didn't know you were on here, Im liking the badgless grille too

06-06-2010, 01:11 PM	#17
Fujito Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2008 Member #10571 My Ride: Toyota Celica iTrader: (0)	Keep the from emblem. I like the rear emblem, but it looks good without it too. Don't paint it. It will look cheap.

06-06-2010, 05:14 PM	#18
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	Dude where do you live those houses look familiar __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2 : Daily Driver

06-06-2010, 05:29 PM	#19
Evo8kid Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Newtown, PA Member #1631 My Ride: contributes towards Global warming iTrader: (0)	loose the back and keep the front __________________ TurboTagTeam is my crew chief 1996 Nissan 240sx- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 6.7L Turbo Diesel 2008 Audi RS4- 420 HP 4.2L V8 2004 Honda CBR600RR

06-06-2010, 11:54 PM	#20
cupofnoodles Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Philadelphia Member #14330 My Ride: is supercalifragilisticexpialidocious iTrader: (1)	without

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