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    08-12-2012 08:55 PM #1
    Isn't that what the kids say these days? I guess stanced has replaced slammed? Either way, yes this is too low and I feel dirty about saying it, but I really like this car.












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    08-12-2012 09:04 PM #2
    the stretch isn't extreme - I can't help but like it as well...

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    08-12-2012 09:06 PM #3
    I like it.

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    08-12-2012 09:07 PM #4
    I like it too, but it's so damn impractical and stressful worrying about tearing shift driving on rough roads

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    08-12-2012 09:10 PM #5
    With the rake, it truly does look like it's simply running broken suspension. A lot of potential, but ruined.

    Oh, and get over the f*cking stickers, already.

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    08-12-2012 09:10 PM #6
    Eh on the car but I'm more curious about the giant fans in the background. Giant AC units for a complex, or is that some type of big things storage yard?
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    08-12-2012 09:45 PM #7
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    love the all the gray/silver with the blacked out grill. Fogs look good too
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    08-12-2012 09:58 PM #9
    it's a fookin shame the G8 GT did not come with a 6-speed manual.

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    08-12-2012 10:02 PM #10
    Quote Originally Posted by nickthaskater View Post
    With the rake, it truly does look like it's simply running broken suspension. A lot of potential, but ruined.

    Oh, and get over the f*cking stickers, already.
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    Oh mellberg is cool, but his car certainly isn't helping that happen.

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    08-12-2012 10:13 PM #11
    Quote Originally Posted by BltByKrmn View Post
    [IMG]stance_Pontiac_G8_slammed_2 EDIT[/IMG]

    Am I picking nits that the photo seems to highlight the scuff marks? Is that a badge of honor like a scraped frame? A car that nice, shouldn't the "stance" include the tires fitting inside the lip?

    Now having said that, I think that is the best late model 4door Pontiac.

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    08-12-2012 10:48 PM #12
    Fatlace/Illest license plate frame: Check.
    Multi colored stickers set at a 45 degree angle: Check.
    Canibeat photo sig: Check.

    Yep. Looks stanced to me.

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    08-12-2012 11:30 PM #13
    Quote Originally Posted by mellbergVWfan View Post
    We should call you nickthahater.
    Give'r hell. I'd rather be labelled a "hater" than promote garbage like stancenation, fatlace, illest and canibeat.

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    08-12-2012 11:31 PM #14
    That's not too bad. I can appreciate this.

    Except for "illest"

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    08-12-2012 11:33 PM #15
    Looks nice! I wish it was lower tho.

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    08-12-2012 11:41 PM #16
    Quote Originally Posted by nemo1ner View Post
    Fatlace/Illest license plate frame: Check.
    Multi colored stickers set at a 45 degree angle: Check.
    Canibeat photo sig: Check.

    Yep. Looks stanced to me.
    Seems more like a scene to me, but that car does look good.
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    08-12-2012 11:47 PM #17
    Quote Originally Posted by Klim18 View Post
    Looks nice! I wish it was lower tho.
    Of course you do.

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    08-12-2012 11:48 PM #18
    Looks good, especially the wheels.

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    08-12-2012 11:53 PM #19
    I don't like most stanced cars but this one looks awesome, not sure how it would drive being that low.

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    08-12-2012 11:57 PM #20
    looks good. there's a lot of fender to fill on those G8s. the stock wheels make it look a bit over-reaching

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    08-13-2012 12:23 AM #21
    Quote Originally Posted by nickthaskater View Post
    Give'r hell. I'd rather be labelled a "hater" than promote garbage like stancenation, fatlace, illest and canibeat.
    I'm fully with you on agreeing that most of the stancetards are jokes. Sometimes it's better to let it go. It could be way worse. Stickers are removable and it doesn't have a hackjob camber setup and burnmarks on the fenders from rubbing. Front should come up an inch and rear 1/2. And needs meatier tires.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheDarkEnergist View Post
    Oh mellberg is cool, but his car certainly isn't helping that happen.

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    08-13-2012 12:40 AM #22
    Its a nice car.


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    08-13-2012 12:41 AM #23
    "Stanced" G8 you say?





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    08-13-2012 12:47 AM #24
    Nothing new:


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    08-13-2012 12:50 AM #25
    Quote Originally Posted by VierSpeed View Post
    "Stanced" G8 you say?
    Same car, those are the new wheels.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheDarkEnergist View Post
    Oh mellberg is cool, but his car certainly isn't helping that happen.

  26. 08-13-2012 12:56 AM #26
    I can appreciate the work put into it, but all I can see is a grand am with that front end.

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    08-13-2012 01:19 AM #28
    Quote Originally Posted by knils View Post
    I can appreciate the work put into it, but all I can see is a grand am with that front end.

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    08-13-2012 01:35 AM #29
    Quote Originally Posted by phatsac View Post


    Am I picking nits that the photo seems to highlight the scuff marks? Is that a badge of honor like a scraped frame? A car that nice, shouldn't the "stance" include the tires fitting inside the lip?

    Now having said that, I think that is the best late model 4door Pontiac.
    All of those photos are on the terrible side. Especially that POS photo with all that fill/flash blech.

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    08-13-2012 01:41 AM #30
    Quote Originally Posted by VierSpeed View Post
    "Stanced" G8 you say?





    Same car breh.

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    08-13-2012 02:17 AM #31
    As much as I hate the word stance, I dig this fitment. This car is an internet legend and I'm happy to see it's still dope. Really lets the G8 shine, that Australian chassis is handsome as hell..!

  32. 08-13-2012 02:39 AM #32
    Quote Originally Posted by eiriksmil View Post
    ...I dig this fitment.Really lets the G8 shine, that Australian chassis is handsome as hell..!
    My thoughts exactly! Added, however, maybe it's just me, the front looks a bit too low for my liking [yes, I know it's raking leaves, but still]. Oh well, thus why it's not my car. Tight!
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  33. 08-13-2012 03:33 AM #33
    Quote Originally Posted by KC Jazz View Post
    you're an idiot
    not my fault you are a fan of ugly front ends
    Last edited by knils; 08-13-2012 at 03:39 AM.

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    08-13-2012 11:19 AM #34
    Quote Originally Posted by knils View Post
    I can appreciate the work put into it, but all I can see is a grand am with that front end.
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    you're an idiot
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    08-13-2012 11:43 AM #35
    "Illest" =

    Stickers =

    I don't get how a car with zero suspension travel looks good. Its got nice wheels, and it's clean and shiny. Great, now raise it up a tiny bit so it doesn't look like its been abandoned.
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