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Old Jun 17, 2012 | 11:53 PM
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I have had them for about a month and was finally able to get some pictures today. Better late than never I suppose. Here is a sneak preview to entice you into clicking the link above.

Very nice! What material did you choose? please describe because based on this picture I now will order them!!!!
 
Old Jun 18, 2012 | 10:26 AM
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Very nice! What material did you choose? please describe because based on this picture I now will order them!!!!
I chose all PVC covers.

Year: 11+
Outer Color: Black
Inner Color: Ivory
Stitching Color: Ivory

I recommend reading through this thread so you know exactly what you are getting. Also, any color combo you choose with a contrasting stitching color is going to take more work to look good than a monotone color scheme. This is because the seams won't line up perfectly, so the stitching can get bunched up in a few spots. This is very noticeable if the stitching is a different color than the outers. With some tedious massaging and/or extra stuffing, you can get a good result.
 
Old Jun 18, 2012 | 03:33 PM
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I installed a Curt hitch so I could use a bike rack.

Took 2 tries to get the hitch. As big as the package is UPS managed to lose it!
 
Old Jun 18, 2012 | 04:28 PM
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Old Jun 18, 2012 | 04:44 PM
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...wat. that's insane.
 
Old Jun 18, 2012 | 10:35 PM
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FINALLY... finished my oil change. only took 2 HOURS. okay, so I did a tire rotation of sorts, inspected my front brakes and it wasn't really 2 hours, maybe more like an hour and half... including the time I took to move cars around and put tools away (and clean up a little spilled oil). >.>

But MAN... might as well have been all day. I was sweating the whole time because it was way too hot. I was thirsty but my mug was full of overly diluted pepsi (which would've given me a stomach ache if I drank it). And my hands were full of oil anyway, so I couldn't really touch it, let alone, refill it with fresh pepsi.

Although, my stomach was a little queasy... just ate before starting and I think I should've waited a bit before putting any effort into unmounting the wheels from the car.
 
Old Jun 18, 2012 | 10:41 PM
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Cleaned out the inside of the fit yesterday. Took the new DeWalt 18V cordless handheld Wet/dry Vac out to the fit and it picked up a bunch of stuff. Carpet looks pretty good and seats look nice. also wiped out the door frames/sills and washed off the all-season floor mats. looks much nicer inside. Haven't done much cleaning of the car since we bought a house. Been working on that project (1844 house)

~SB
 
Old Jun 18, 2012 | 10:41 PM
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Changed back to my stock tires. My 205's were to worn out in the rear and i need to not get stranded during my 1700 mile roadtrip
 
Old Jun 19, 2012 | 07:14 PM
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Got inspired to replace my Fit

 
Old Jun 19, 2012 | 07:37 PM
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Um.....ok. What are you gonna do with a jeep in ATL?
 
Old Jun 19, 2012 | 07:40 PM
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Drive it? It's an automobile after all.
 
Old Jun 19, 2012 | 07:45 PM
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I know big cities are sometimes called urban jungles but are there any places in ATL to offroad at all?
 
Old Jun 19, 2012 | 07:48 PM
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I know big cities are sometimes called urban jungles but are there any places in ATL to offroad at all?
IN Atlanta, no. Outside, yeah tons of places within 30 minutes.

Sand, rocks, mud, etc.
 
Old Jun 19, 2012 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueBoogers
Got inspired to replace my Fit

I would like to see you do a Retro fit on a Jeep.
 
Old Jun 19, 2012 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by FitIsGo85
I would like to see you do a Retro fit on a Jeep.
I already have the next pair of LS460Rs built and ready to go.
 
Old Jun 19, 2012 | 09:11 PM
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Nice. I have always wanted to get a jeep and might as my next car
 
Old Jun 19, 2012 | 09:49 PM
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Got my Eibach Pro-Kit installed in the morning got home my deflector from Zeta arrived, installed along with one of the decals from TFB and put the rear Bumper Applique from Bernardi. Crappy picture after the springs. Name:  Eibachinstalled2.jpg
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueBoogers
Got inspired to replace my Fit

I just did the exact opposite... traded my JK in on a Fit.
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For financial reasons mainly. I've been huge Jeep guy for decades but I don't really miss it that much, only on the weekends... day to day commuting was "eh" and 15mpg when gas was $4 a gal was not good.

Offroading was pretty damn awesome though. I plan to buy another, older CJ, YJ or TJ to build up eventually. Good luck with your decision!
 
Old Jun 20, 2012 | 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by FitIsGo85
I would like to see you do a Retro fit on a Jeep.
Nooooo!!!! Don't leave us BB for anything less than an FR-S
 
Old Jun 20, 2012 | 12:46 AM
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I guess w/ the insane Fit you were building you won't mind paying all the extra cash for gas in the Jeep. Good luck!
 



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