Tom's ST-II ?, ST bumper + GT Four hood + Tom's lip + more HP's? Options

[Urputus]

I was thinking about some modifications of the exterior of my facelifted ST since PECM 2007, which was a great inspiration to me. First I wanted to add a Tom's lip, but it wasn't easy to get one to Czech republic, …an original one. Then I saw the making of Malpaso’s SS-Four and realized that just Tom’s lip would not be enough for me . So I asked Malpaso to help me finding a solution, where I can use the parts I already have and create something unique.

The final idea was presented in this topic for the first time. Just to recall what's going to happen to the car:
- the ST/GT bumper will stay untouched;
- shave the gap in front of the GT-Four hood to fit ST/GT bumper;
- use OEM JDM-dealers option front lip (well known as TOM'S lip);
- use OEM Euro-dealers option rear lip;
- use OEM side skirts;
- and may be change of paint color.

I was wandering how to name this project. Martin used the name GT-II, but I'm afraid that this name was already used by some guy in Croatia? As I don't know this for sure, let's make it Tom's GT-II (without the smile of course )

In the first phase of the project most of the interior parts were dismantled before we went to bodyman. Only the dashboard, steering wheel and front seats were left in the car. Here are some pictures from the projects “first hour”:








In the second phase the hood will be modified to fit the ST/GT front bumper and there is some necessary work on other parts of the car – to prevent rust, repair some dents etc. This will happen within next two weeks. I hope I get some pictures from the bodyman so we don't have to wait two weeks for the progress .

This post has been edited by Urputus: Sep 30, 2013 - 4:06 PM

[Urputus]

I think a different exhaust would improve the looks of your car.

A new exhaust is in my to do list too, but I will leave it to next year when I hope I will work on the engine too.

That color is amazing Pavel. Congratulations!

Thanks Ferdi, come to PECM and you can see it live

looking good. but cant help the bonnet isn't "quite" right from certain angles

Well, from the beginning of this project I couldn't say if it would be a success or if I spent a lot of money to realize, that I have to change the bonnet to the standard ST. But now I'm really glad for my decision. I really like it

On saturday I made one more upgrade which changed the look of the back of my celi. New (at least the are looking like new) JDM tail lamps were installed. This way I'd like to thank to Recycle and Malpaso for obtaining them for me. They were professionally packed and are like new! Thanks. A few pictures here:




Now it seems much better to me. The new tails are not separatet by black plastic strips as were the older ones. Its red color matches the red color of the car as it is more dark. And this was the last orange segment on the car was removed. Now the silver color elimination may begin

This post has been edited by Urputus: Mar 19, 2011 - 9:22 PM