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Old 03-21-2010, 03:35 PM
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How it looked when I got it, March 2006:





As it sits now March 2010:



Plans:
fix body/paint satin black
jdm headlights/tail lights/front bumper
h4 euro aux conversion (yellow bulbs/tinted lenses)
ameripool glass top
carbon hood/trunk/trunk lip
jdm license plate fillers
jdm cluster
new seats (undecided on the brand)
boost by lht

open to comments/criticism/suggestions!
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Old 03-21-2010, 03:40 PM
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kewl i like delsols
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In for updates! Ive always liked this car
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thanks buddy!
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love the plans but i just think paint-wise you should go with the original black

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thats an option as well. i love the way satin sets of wheels, lights, and carbon tho. we will seeee!
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got rained out sunday but had some spare time off work today so i got started:

BEFORE:



dirty engine bay all torn apart



skunk2 cams, springs, crower retainers. leaky cam seal made a mess



bumper off and ready for touch up



yellwo tint coming off and polishing to come to prep for yellow overlays from ax digital. also pictured is the intake arm i will be using for a home made ct engineering style icebox intake. pics of that soon to come



air box and duct. shaved valve cover getting a reshoot until i can save for an ax digital overlay.



as it sits now



TEASER!!!





yellow tint removed from aux lights and polished





valve cover teasers....need to touch this piece up tomorrow.



interior teaser









these should all be back on by wednesday

that is all. more updates tomorrow!
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keep it up!!
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Boost by - save yourself some money lol
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