[floridaorange]

The car has a lot going on - all of which I enjoy visually - but the gold rims I feel are visually distracting from a balance perspective. Having said that - I do enjoy the boldness of them and from that perspective they are fun!

Congrats on a monster machine

[OakgreenF87]

Originally Posted by Taco_Bueno

This thread should be stickied in the news section.

Beyond tasteful in every aspect. Absolute stunner. Congrats OP

Thank you very much !

[Deda]

Oak green is a dream..

[AWC-F87]

Awesome build!

[IcewaterPete]

Very impressive!

[h_bakken]

Amazing!

[AndrewC1989]

Any plans to retrofit LCI headlights/taillights/gauges? Surprised you did all this fantastic work and didn't touch a lot of the dated-looking pre-facelift parts.

[white2abbit]

Originally Posted by OakgreenF87

LOVE the colour (always have on the GT2RS). Car sounds mean as hell (just watched your drifting video on YouTube, nice driving!).

How did you take this photo? I know it's a long exposure, but any other tips? I've played around with light trails but they never look this solid/thick.

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by white2abbit

How did you take this photo? I know it's a long exposure, but any other tips? I've played around with light trails but they never look this solid/thick.

OakgreenF87 will explain.

Here's another one from the same session.

[white2abbit]

Originally Posted by Artemis

OakgreenF87 will explain.

Here's another one from the same session.

Another amazing shot! Keen to hear

[CLOUT]

What an amazing build, bravo. I saw it it on IG a few days back, glad I stumbled onto this thread.

[OakgreenF87]

Originally Posted by white2abbit

LOVE the colour (always have on the GT2RS). Car sounds mean as hell (just watched your drifting video on YouTube, nice driving!).

How did you take this photo? I know it's a long exposure, but any other tips? I've played around with light trails but they never look this solid/thick.

Hi , and thanks !

I've never done this before actually. This picture and the other are my only 2 attempts haha. Maybe the lights are 'thick' because my tripod was 'very' high. And my brake pedal was pushed in the whole photo so. Maybe thats why it's so thick and red. Also the color grading must be done right in Lightroom. 👍🏻

[white2abbit]

Originally Posted by OakgreenF87

Hi , and thanks !

I've never done this before actually. This picture and the other are my only 2 attempts haha. Maybe the lights are 'thick' because my tripod was 'very' high. And my brake pedal was pushed in the whole photo so. Maybe thats why it's so thick and red. Also the color grading must be done right in Lightroom. 👍🏻

Ah, yeah maybe it was the brake pedal! How long of an exposure was that (if you can recall)?

[OakgreenF87]

Originally Posted by white2abbit

Ah, yeah maybe it was the brake pedal! How long of an exposure was that (if you can recall)?

20" seconds

[M2C-NLUSA]

I could never bring myself to go green but my god yours is absolutely stunning. Phenomenal jobs sir

[kart driver]

[zstokes]

Beautiful build, beautiful color.

I dream of a Techno Violet M2.

[Pol]

Special and beautiful realization Lorenzo. And best cardetailing choice in the country. Congrats!

[Franzino]

Originally Posted by AndrewC1989

Any plans to retrofit LCI headlights/taillights/gauges? Surprised you did all this fantastic work and didn't touch a lot of the dated-looking pre-facelift parts.

Honestly; I see zero benefits in fitting headlights/taillights/gauges of the FL M2. That's only wasted money for what? Fitting the M2 Comp front bumper has actual benefits besides the look (extra cooling), but headlights/taillights/gauges in essence do nothing to the car. To my eyes they do not change the look that much as let's say the awesome color. When the lights are switched on then you see a difference in look. But when do you see this? Not when your car is parked or when you are driving it

This build is just epic and I think it's great he did not take it too far in to changing unnecessary items...

[AndrewC1989]

Originally Posted by Franzino

Honestly; I see zero benefits in fitting headlights/taillights/gauges of the LCI M2.

I see lots of benefits in fitting LCI parts:

1. They arguably look better and make the car seem newer, meaner, and more modern.

2. There are practical benefits. The LED headlights perform better than xenons. The taillights do not need bulb replacements as often (if ever) since they are LED. The LCI gauge cluster is much easier to read, especially in low light conditions.

3. Just because you can't see your headlight/taillights while you drive doesn't mean those details aren't important to others who see you driving by. My opinion about my car isn't the only one that matters. I care about what my car looks like to other people and It's part of the enjoyment that I get from ownership. Yes, I bought it for myself, but that doesn't mean I don't get pleasure from watching people break their necks as I drive by.

Yes of course there are some impracticalities such as added cost and complications with coding and istep updates, but I think the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.

Originally Posted by Franzino

That's only wasted money for what?

The taillights are only $500 and the gauge cluster is only $1000. Yes, the headlights are probably too expensive to justify for many ($3500), but there are other aftermarket options for painted housings and icon angel eyes that would be closer to $1000. Add all that up and it's about $2500 which isn't really a big investment when compared to all of the money he's already put into this build. I'm sure his paint job alone cost 4 times that amount.

Originally Posted by Franzino

Fitting the M2 Comp front bumper has actual benefits besides the look (extra cooling), but headlights/taillights/gauges in essence do nothing to the car.

I'm sure the difference in airflow between the two bumpers is negligible. It's 99% an aesthetic mod, not a functional one.

Originally Posted by Franzino

To my eyes they do not change the look that much as let's say the awesome color.

To my eyes they change the look of the car a huge amount. Obviously not as much as something big like changing the paint color, but still a big and noticeable change.

Originally Posted by Franzino

When the lights are switched on then you see a difference in look. But when do you see this? Not when your car is parked or when you are driving it

You can see the angel eyes and tail lights illuminated when you are walking up to the car and unlocking it. You can also park the car with the parking lights switched on. You will also see those lights in photos if you get a photoshoot done and leave the engine running or the parking lights switched on. Many people do this, including myself.

Originally Posted by Franzino

This build is just epic and I think it's great he did not take it too far in to changing unnecessary items...

Yes, this build is epic and I love it. My question to OP was not meant as disrespectful or hateful, I was just making a suggestion. It's okay to have a difference of opinion.

[Franzino]

Originally Posted by AndrewC1989

Yes, this build is epic and I love it. My question to OP was not meant as disrespectful or hateful, I was just making a suggestion. It's okay to have a difference of opinion.

True; and you explained your reasons nicely. I understand it really well from your point of view...and indeed different people, different tastes. 👌🏼

[samsamdar]

I'm really having a difficult time trying to decide whether or not I like this one better than the Hockenheim iND build lol... Either way, OP, amazing build and holy shit you nailed it with that Oak Green! I hope you enjoy it as much as I've enjoyed my M2s! Btw, who designed/made those grilles for the lower front bumper?