Now this is what I call a make-over **New pics on page 4**
02-26-2005
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Actually, only 5 gauges... one box has the brain in it. As for pics... we'll post some up once we get the gauges installed and turn them on.
The underglows are going on a show car which equals points. They wont' be used when driven on the roads. As for the Altezza's. Those are just one of 4 different sets of taillights.
Lots of money was spent on the car... to much to post
And the pannels were painted not dyed. But after the pannels are done, they're going into the paint shop again, getting filled and painted so there's no texture in them.
The underglows are going on a show car which equals points. They wont' be used when driven on the roads. As for the Altezza's. Those are just one of 4 different sets of taillights.
Lots of money was spent on the car... to much to post
And the pannels were painted not dyed. But after the pannels are done, they're going into the paint shop again, getting filled and painted so there's no texture in them.
02-26-2005
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Rep Power: 264 I assume this is for Big's car. Being the rsx cluster and location. Just waiting for money order and then you guys get my rsx gauge conversion kit. Didnt know he was re-doing his car to this extent. Post up more pics.
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Originally Posted by R1Style
Actually, only 5 gauges... one box has the brain in it. As for pics... we'll post some up once we get the gauges installed and turn them on.
The underglows are going on a show car which equals points. They wont' be used when driven on the roads. As for the Altezza's. Those are just one of 4 different sets of taillights.
Lots of money was spent on the car... to much to post
And the pannels were painted not dyed. But after the pannels are done, they're going into the paint shop again, getting filled and painted so there's no texture in them.
The underglows are going on a show car which equals points. They wont' be used when driven on the roads. As for the Altezza's. Those are just one of 4 different sets of taillights.
Lots of money was spent on the car... to much to post
And the pannels were painted not dyed. But after the pannels are done, they're going into the paint shop again, getting filled and painted so there's no texture in them.
02-27-2005
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Originally Posted by opto_isolator
Man - you spent all of that money on the gauges, and went with an OBX manfold?!?!?!
The manifold will do the trick on any basic turbo set up. I know, we have all heard the horror stories about OBX, but honestly 9.99times/10, OBX will be more then sufficient. I do not intend on drag racing this car much, so I do not need anything that is overboard. I do appreciate your insight though, you're right I could have bought something better.
Thanks for all of the comments guys! I am learning alot while doing most of this work myself or with the help of friends like R1Style. Together I think we'll be able to get this car back together and looking good.
I've got some parts stored at my g/f's place as well
They include:- RSX front and rear leathers (brand new)
- 19" Konig Holes (gunmetal with polished lip)
- VIS Invader CF hood (sponsor)
- VIS CF trunk (sponsor)
02-28-2005
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Rep Power: 0 that bondo work looks a little iffy. I hope you dont plan on painting it as it is in that picture you need some kind of paint adhessive(your painting plastic) and primer---sand---primer---sand---primer---wetsand--paint---etc.. Also i didint see any fiberglass only fleece and resin and those edges where the fleece ends is gonna be a bitch. Im not trying to put your car down I think it will be **** its just that I do this all day and thought I could offer some suggestions. Nice pic on the avic n1--very nice unit--
03-01-2005
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Rep Power: 325 audioefx3: don't worry, the fleece was just the bottom layer. We used 2 layers of glass + body fill + sand + body fill + sand + body fill + sand + finishing body fill + sand + primer fill + sand + paint + wetsand + clearcoat. Those pics are just a prelim to what is to be the finished product. The plastic console will also go through the same process.
I just picked up the camera and voice recognition for the AVIC-N1 tonight! can't wait!
I just picked up the camera and voice recognition for the AVIC-N1 tonight! can't wait!
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Rep Power: 0 damm man that ***** gonna be off the hook. Lots of prep work-sounds like your finished product will look very nice plus the avic n1 is the ****. Can't wait to see the finished pics.
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Rep Power: 285 man i wish i had the motivation you have. i would never want to deal with the little annoyances of the rear panels and dashboard. and a bunch of the other stuff looks sweet too. man i wish my car wasnt black so i could at least do some sort of two tone interior other than silver , anyways ver nice keep up good work and post as many pics as humanly possible
