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Old 11-02-2005, 08:48 AM
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From the rest of the other colors, i think the white stands out the most in this car. Incredible
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Damn, that is beautiful car. Inside and out.
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Damn, that is beautiful car. Inside and out.
It looks like a piece of soap to me.. especially it's white..
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this is my fav. color:


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Old 11-11-2005, 01:10 PM
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Beautiful! Congrats on your new ride!
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Old 11-11-2005, 02:29 PM
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Continental GT is one of my faves. Not a big fan of white but it definitely stands out. The big HRE 9 series wheels helps out a lot too.
Simply beautiful. You get everything in the GT. Luxury, power, sport, interior top notch and I believe they're pretty reliable. Again, simply beautiful.
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Old 11-27-2005, 09:46 PM
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A few "After" pics
The SL tuning bug didn't leave me, just switched rides for the time being.

Here's a few pics of my GT after...
GIAC ECM Upgrade - 647 HP, 684 TQ
H&R Electronic Lowering Module
K40 Radar System
Mansory Decklid Spoiler
Chromed Lower Grills
Attached Thumbnails Goodbye SL55, Hello Continental GT-fl_quarter.jpg   Goodbye SL55, Hello Continental GT-pf_quarter_low.jpg   Goodbye SL55, Hello Continental GT-grill.jpg   Goodbye SL55, Hello Continental GT-pass_side_low.jpg   Goodbye SL55, Hello Continental GT-rear_pass_qtr.jpg  

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Old 11-27-2005, 10:37 PM
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Even more ghastly - a pimpmobile if ever I saw one.
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I love it.
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Old 11-28-2005, 12:33 AM
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Where did you source your upgrades from, more specifically the Mansory and ECU Upgrades.
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Damn, you could have one eye, no legs and no teeth and still get laid in that thing!

You are my hero.. that is the sickest GT I have ever seen
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beautiful.. don't do ANYTHING else to it, it's perfect

most people don't like white cars, but i think some cars can pull off white pretty nicely.. i'm not biased or anything <g>
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Old 11-28-2005, 01:16 AM
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Originally Posted by NOTKTS
Where did you source your upgrades from, more specifically the Mansory and ECU Upgrades.
Oggera Coach (Bentley of Beverly Hills) is the exclusive West Coast Mansory distributor. Gambala Motorsports is coming out with their own body kit in March. ECM flash is by GIAC in Irvine, available from Evolution Motorsports in AZ and a few others. The adjustable ECM settings feature (via remote control) is a nice plus. PM me for more details if needed.
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Old 11-28-2005, 03:51 AM
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LOL your *****ting on people with that car.
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Old 11-28-2005, 10:59 AM
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Is the maximum ground clearance unchanged with the electronic lowering module?
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Man, that car is just plain SICK!!!
Hottest Continental GT I've seen to date. I would have scoffed at the mention of a white Conti GT before, but your car is just nuts.
What size tire and rims are those?
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Old 11-28-2005, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by SLVRSL55
The SL tuning bug didn't leave me, just switched rides for the time being.

Here's a few pics of my GT after...
GIAC ECM Upgrade - 647 HP, 684 TQ
H&R Electronic Lowering Module
K40 Radar System
Mansory Decklid Spoiler
Chromed Lower Grills
Head Turner Congrats !
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Old 11-28-2005, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by naadp
Is the maximum ground clearance unchanged with the electronic lowering module?
The lowest ground clearance is ultimately about 30mm lower than stock. The module does take into account that the car has two "at speed" lowering points at 80 and 130 mph — it adjusts for them accordingly. The suspension height adjustment also functions normally, as well. The most recent pics are of the car at the lowest setting.
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Old 11-28-2005, 12:35 PM
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What size tire and rims are those?
22" HRE 940 Series wheels, polished finish. I believe the tire sizes are 275/35/22 fronts, 295/25/22 rear.
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Originally Posted by SLVRSL55
The lowest ground clearance is ultimately about 30mm lower than stock. The module does take into account that the car has two "at speed" lowering points at 80 and 130 mph — it adjusts for them accordingly. The suspension height adjustment also functions normally, as well. The most recent pics are of the car at the lowest setting.
I ordered almost the exact same car, except the interior combo is beluga/saffron. Same wheels, too, except silver finish instead of chrome. It should be here in a few weeks. So much for being different. :p

I love the look with the lowering module, but being able to raise the car to its maximum setting is very important to me.
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Old 11-28-2005, 03:28 PM
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looks better w/ mods
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Old 11-28-2005, 04:04 PM
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FYI: Bentley of Ft. Lauderdale always has 5-10 parked outside and inside. Look there and see what is available if anyone is looking.
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Old 11-28-2005, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by naadp
being able to raise the car to its maximum setting is very important to me.
With the module, you will not be able to get the car back to the stock highest ride height. You will be able to get it back to normal stock ride height.

With the module, the "high" position now seems to be about the same as the "normal" position, pre-module.
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