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Old Mar 19, 2014 | 07:26 PM
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Installed some goodies

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Old Mar 19, 2014 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by CHOCOFRESH
Installed some goodies





Where the hell did you get that grill. That looks awsome. I wonders if they have a plastic one like that.
 
Old Mar 19, 2014 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by CHOCOFRESH
Installed some goodies
Looking good, now no one will mess with your front emblems
 
Old Mar 19, 2014 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Regdog77
Where the hell did you get that grill. That looks awsome. I wonders if they have a plastic one like that.
I just sold one, the frp version

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Looking good, now no one will mess with your front emblems
Yup, cuz now I have it on mine. Too lazy for pics though lol. Hopefully I can show it off at the next meet. Chris has seen it though
 
Old Mar 19, 2014 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Regdog77
Where the hell did you get that grill. That looks awsome. I wonders if they have a plastic one like that.

JDP makes them. Both CF and Plastic
 
Old Mar 19, 2014 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Waizzz
Looking good, now no one will mess with your front emblems
Hahaha. That's the plan! Just got my factory emblem too. Plastidip is drying and it will be installed soon.
 
Old Mar 19, 2014 | 09:03 PM
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and the false floor starts in the trunk. Will have new sub and floor done hopefully in the next couple of days.

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Old Mar 20, 2014 | 05:24 PM
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Got my bwr neo chrome lugs in today just waiting on ups to deliver my wheels now
 
Old Mar 20, 2014 | 05:28 PM
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New front plate bracket
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Old Mar 20, 2014 | 07:58 PM
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i removed the fit badge and the dealership sticker
 
Old Mar 20, 2014 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Wanderer.
Wow serious business! I suppose you don't drive as far as we do here in the states though lol i'd be changing tires every three months.
I average about 15000km (9300miles) a year, but the past year I have not really driven but maybe 5000 miles. I have really cut back on touge driving (can't even recall last time I really went out, over a year?) and would much rather just bring it out on circuit. I change front tires at least once a year and rears go for about 15~18 months at current levels of driving.

And with the tire choices, stiff sidewalls with both, so no need to run high pressures.
 
Old Mar 20, 2014 | 09:26 PM
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Did some headlight restoration this evening. Turned out pretty alright.



Also bumper was plastidipped before. Peeled it off after.
 
Old Mar 20, 2014 | 09:37 PM
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What did you use for the restoration?
 
Old Mar 20, 2014 | 09:39 PM
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1200 and 2000 grit wet sand paper. LOT of elbow grease. Meguiars headlight polish.
 
Old Mar 20, 2014 | 11:00 PM
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Smile

carwashed the other day , spring came so i decided to drop the car and add some red badges. Also bought some Jsracing stuff and a oldschool zeta 2 seat..
 
Old Mar 20, 2014 | 11:02 PM
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Damn love it. Specs on dem TEs!
 
Old Mar 20, 2014 | 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by MEATBABY
Damn love it. Specs on dem TEs!
thanks man! and 15x7 +43 tires are 205/55r15 , meaty fitment lol
 
Old Mar 20, 2014 | 11:07 PM
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I like meaty. My TEs are 16x7 +42 with 10mm spacers in back, 205/50. Do you have spacers?
 
Old Mar 20, 2014 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by MEATBABY
I like meaty. My TEs are 16x7 +42 with 10mm spacers in back, 205/50. Do you have spacers?
nope but im thinking of getting some in the future if i dont change wheels. Looking forward to getting some CPRs or some regas
 
Old Mar 21, 2014 | 02:45 PM
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Ordered some engine bling, should be here in a few days

Originally Posted by MEATBABY
Did some headlight restoration this evening. Turned out pretty alright.



Also bumper was plastidipped before. Peeled it off after.
Originally Posted by MEATBABY
1200 and 2000 grit wet sand paper. LOT of elbow grease. Meguiars headlight polish.
Good job, looks like new again

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thanks man! and 15x7 +43 tires are 205/55r15 , meaty fitment lol
Originally Posted by MEATBABY
I like meaty. My TEs are 16x7 +42 with 10mm spacers in back, 205/50. Do you have spacers?
+1, love the meaty look and will be going the same route for my next set of tires!
 



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