"SonorousSpeedJoe" (SonorousSpeedJoe)
12/22/2016 at 19:30 • Filed to: GTA V, Skyline, GT-R
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"SonorousSpeedJoe" (SonorousSpeedJoe)
12/22/2016 at 19:30 • Filed to: GTA V, Skyline, GT-R | 6
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BRAP BRAP BRAP.
So after the “Import/Export” update dropped for GTA Online , the rumored Skyline-based Elegy turned out to be a real thing, and I had to have it now . I sold off a few cars that I didn’t really care for, since I’m basically broke in-game, and bought this. I love it!
The rear during the day.
Side view.
It’s pretty fast, and I like how the car is basically an R32 with an R33 front end and an R34-influenced rear end; it’s looks are basically perfect IMO. I wanted the exterior to look like Reina’s R32 GT-R from the later episodes of the Wangan Midnight anime, but I ended up just going my own way by adding stuff like the rear fender extensions. I wish Rockstar would update the non-Benny’s aftermarket wheels.
Interior view with digital instrument cluster.
I was surprised to find that these gauges are “functional” in that they can at least move, even if they don’t actively monitor this or that.
I’m extremely disappointed that there isn’t even an option for a right-hand drive conversion, especially since this is a Benny’s car that costs over GTA$900k to obtain by “upgrading” an Elegy RH8. I think the Declasse Mamba got its hardtop option after its initial release, so I’m kinda hoping something similar will happen for the Elegy Retro Custom.
ENGINE SHOT.
View of the front with the exposed intercooler and its water sprayer.
Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras
> SonorousSpeedJoe
12/22/2016 at 19:42 |
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What site sells it on GTA? I totally didnt see it last time i played
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SonorousSpeedJoe
> Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras
12/22/2016 at 20:02 |
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It’s from Benny’s Original Motor Works - you take an Elegy RH8 there and choose to Upgrade it. While other Custom cars are generally assumed to be made by hacking up the base cars and slapping stuff on, the Elegy Retro Custom seems to be brought about basically by magic. The R35-based Elegy RH8 somehow turns into a Skyline mishmash, despite how the GT-R is newer than the R32/R33/R34. The upcoming Comet Retro Custom will work similarly.
TheJWT
> SonorousSpeedJoe
12/22/2016 at 20:26 |
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It’s cool seeing how everyone mods theirs, there’s so many options you could go a few different directions with it. I went for a Nismo 400R with a few other small mods- racing seat and wheel, and air deflectors on the windows.
With the rest of the JDM crew-
scoob
> SonorousSpeedJoe
12/22/2016 at 21:05 |
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I’m broke too. Guess I should sell my trucks and bikes to get this.
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SonorousSpeedJoe
> TheJWT
12/22/2016 at 21:38 |
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Nice. I just got myself an Intruder styled after the Triads’ Intruder VX from GTA IV , but with chrome Cutter wheels. I’ve had an Initial D -style Futo for basically forever.
I already have a Sultan RS that I made into an itasha with the Princess Robot Bubblegum livery, so I figured that I’d go for a generally clean look with the Elegy Retro Custom.
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SonorousSpeedJoe
> scoob
12/22/2016 at 21:39 |
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I’m probably gonna shell out for a couple of Shark Cards. The two biggest ones are discounted as part of the Steam Winter Sale that just kicked off, so I’m waiting to see if R* will offer a GTA$ rebate on top of that like they did this past summer.
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TheJWT
> SonorousSpeedJoe
12/22/2016 at 22:07 |
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Nice! Yeah the Futo and Intruder were two of my first cars in GTA online, because I loved them both in IV. The only reason I wanted to level up initially was to unlock the TRD flares for the Futo...
If they weren’t ruinously expensive, I’d have another Elegy with all of the racing parts and that Advan knockoff livery, I haven’t seen any of those online yet.
Blondude
> SonorousSpeedJoe
12/22/2016 at 23:11 |
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I feel like everyone on Oppo who has GTA V has a VIP-styled Intruder.
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Blondude
> SonorousSpeedJoe
12/23/2016 at 00:06 |
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It’s snowing and the Comet Retro is now available as of about an hour ago.
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SonorousSpeedJoe
> Blondude
12/23/2016 at 00:09 |
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I just saw that, and I’m about to log on LOL.
lonestranger
> SonorousSpeedJoe
12/23/2016 at 14:12 |
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I had been waiting for it more than anything, and I noticed it dropped just after I logged off last night :P
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SonorousSpeedJoe
> lonestranger
12/23/2016 at 14:24 |
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I told you that I’d tested it after you invited me to that first public lobby last night, LOL.
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lonestranger
> SonorousSpeedJoe
12/23/2016 at 14:37 |
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Haha, sorry I missed that. My first hour last night was a gongshow thanks to Lester LJT.
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lonestranger
> Blondude
12/23/2016 at 15:11 |
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I feel like we’ve done this before.
Am I imagining someone else, or were you on Xbox before? I see you’re on PC now. Feel free to add me if you like.
http://steamcommunity.com/id/loneblustranger/
https://socialclub.rockstargames.com/member/lone__stranger