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Old 07-05-2011, 12:33 PM
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Well credit is still due to you on the mirrors, you created the original and only later had JDP come up with the carbon model. Don't be too modest, take the compliment and hold your head up high. hahaha

This shibikku is going to be sick!!!
 
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Old 07-05-2011, 12:50 PM
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Old 07-05-2011, 12:54 PM
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Old 07-05-2011, 05:20 PM
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AWESOME BUILD SO FAR!

I really like the Acura EL swap, saw one or two of them before I moved from the metro Detroit area since Canada was so close you'd see stuff like that, that's using your head for sure!

Rep on the way!
 
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Old 07-05-2011, 05:25 PM
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Thanks KA...

It was a huge leap of faith to start cutting into the EL rear bumper...LOL

The rear diffuser is going to take a while to get it like I want it...fortunately fiberglass is a forgiving material, just so long as it doesn't break in half!
 
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Old 07-05-2011, 05:27 PM
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Some more progress on the diffuser:
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Old 07-05-2011, 05:42 PM
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Great work man! care to show some noobs how to fiberglass?
 
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Old 07-05-2011, 09:45 PM
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Old 07-05-2011, 10:08 PM
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LOLOL

Moar progress on the diffuser...I really didn't like the "rounded off" look of the diffuser so I added some more glass and squared it off. I will clean up all the edges and add a smaller lip around the outside edge to give it a more polished look...
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Here you can see how I squared off the side profile:
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Old 07-05-2011, 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by swflej1
Great work man! care to show some noobs how to fiberglass?
Take a look at fiberglassforums.com...look through all the DIY and projects. This is how I got the basic idea then just started getting my hands dirty!
 
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Old 07-05-2011, 10:10 PM
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you are quite good with fiberglass. wish i was that good.
 
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Old 07-05-2011, 10:48 PM
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Dude...I'm a total novice with glass. I just decided one day to jump off the high dive. If you can think it, you can make it.

My tools include a dremel multi-tool, an orbital sander (ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY FOR SHAPING THE FIBERGLASS), and that's about it...


The rough stage is easy...the hard part is the detail work with the glazing compound. You have to be OCD to get all the dips and valleys filled and even. Perseverance pays off.
 
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Old 07-06-2011, 10:44 AM
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Every time I try to work with fiberglass I get frustrated an quit Bc it usually comes out looking like shit. Maybe I'll have to try it again.
 
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Old 07-06-2011, 09:33 PM
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Some more updates for ya...
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Old 07-07-2011, 09:37 AM
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Sick build man. Sub'd for sure.
 
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this guy!

man, i love all your threads. You are awesome! great work here :)
 
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Good shit man! Subscribed.
 
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Old 07-07-2011, 07:08 PM
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Thanks for all the compliments and feedback...it really motivates me to keep at it.


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this guy!

man, i love all your threads. You are awesome! great work here :)
Haha...I'm just trying to get like you son!
 
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Old 07-07-2011, 07:12 PM
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Diffuser slowly progressing...starting to smooth the surface with body filler:
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