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Re: Re: (mekanism)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mekanism »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If they were shaped like the one from a crx they would look great. Round parts shouldnt be put on a square car! I also think the hatches look unfinished without side skirts but I know how hard those are to find.
Eric, dont you have a set waiting to be put on? </TD></TR></TABLE>
Not anymore.
Eric, dont you have a set waiting to be put on? </TD></TR></TABLE>
Not anymore.
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Re: (Boosted Chemist)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Boosted Chemist »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I had a set a while ago, and they rusted up so i would have to say no.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I had a set on my old coupe. They are definately not alum.
I had a set on my old coupe. They are definately not alum.
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Re: Re: (mekanism)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mekanism »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If they were shaped like the one from a crx they would look great. Round parts shouldnt be put on a square car! I also think the hatches look unfinished without side skirts but I know how hard those are to find.
Eric, dont you have a set waiting to be put on? </TD></TR></TABLE>
Yep exactly, which is one reason i particularly dont like to run my round fogs...but they do seem to provide more light output over the squares.
About the skirts, Im working on having them coated so they'll never chip. Nihkon actually gave me a good idea on what i should do.
Eric, dont you have a set waiting to be put on? </TD></TR></TABLE>
Yep exactly, which is one reason i particularly dont like to run my round fogs...but they do seem to provide more light output over the squares.
About the skirts, Im working on having them coated so they'll never chip. Nihkon actually gave me a good idea on what i should do.
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Re: Re: (fourthgenhatchB17)
Oh yeah I remember talking to you about that at the meet. I plan on using SEM bumper trim texture on all of my black sections. Even though it may chip over time I can simply respray over it without priming. It can be sprayed directly over plastic.
I'm still not sure what can be done to provide a non chip surface. You might want to look into some rubberized coatings.
I'm still not sure what can be done to provide a non chip surface. You might want to look into some rubberized coatings.
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Re: Re: (mekanism)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mekanism »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If they were shaped like the one from a crx they would look great. Round parts shouldnt be put on a square car! I also think the hatches look unfinished without side skirts but I know how hard those are to find.
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I totally agree with you man. The CRX version of that lip looks about 1000000x better. I think the problem with the hatchback version of the lip is too tall. There are very very few of them that actually look good on the HB's in my opinion. And the one on Eggman's car isn't one of them.
And you're right about the huge lip making the sides look unfinished. The sideskirts would really need to be painted white (in Eggman's case) to make it look right with that lip. That would bring the sides of the car down to the same level as the lip. Otherwise, Eric is right, it looks like a snowplow.
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I totally agree with you man. The CRX version of that lip looks about 1000000x better. I think the problem with the hatchback version of the lip is too tall. There are very very few of them that actually look good on the HB's in my opinion. And the one on Eggman's car isn't one of them.
And you're right about the huge lip making the sides look unfinished. The sideskirts would really need to be painted white (in Eggman's case) to make it look right with that lip. That would bring the sides of the car down to the same level as the lip. Otherwise, Eric is right, it looks like a snowplow.
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Re: Re: (nihkon)
Is anyone going to the spring break nationals tuner bash in daytona?
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http://store.springbreaknation...n_reg
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Re: (KingDanOne)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by KingDanOne »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">nice... whats it look like now???</TD></TR></TABLE>
not even close...but getting there.
Seriously to even use those side skirts you have to make sure your door it proped up right and properly aligned.
When I had them on the other car as you can see closing the door was almost a headach because it would scrap the paint off. I sanded them down and everything but it would still rub like hell.
I'm going to try to fit them on this car soon and hope for the best if not then I'm selling them
not even close...but getting there.
Seriously to even use those side skirts you have to make sure your door it proped up right and properly aligned.
When I had them on the other car as you can see closing the door was almost a headach because it would scrap the paint off. I sanded them down and everything but it would still rub like hell.
I'm going to try to fit them on this car soon and hope for the best if not then I'm selling them
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Re: (vega_box)
i just don't get it...first ef owners complain about how there is nothing available such as lips and things..then they complain about what is being made...LOL!!! and people wonder why the industry could careless about our cars...we are a small group as it is, meaning items are not going to be very high demand in the first place, not to mention 90% are too CHEAP to wanna spend moeny on the car....on top of that we complain about what IS actually being made...LOL!!
the death of the ef...
the death of the ef...
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Re: (LoSt is BlaCk)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by LoSt is BlaCk »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
the death of the ef... </TD></TR></TABLE>
i'mma buy a extra front end just in case
the death of the ef...
</TD></TR></TABLE>i'mma buy a extra front end just in case
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Re: (vega_box)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vega_box »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">MR5's too??</TD></TR></TABLE>
haha yeah and a jdm bumper pole.
haha yeah and a jdm bumper pole.
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Re: (vega_box)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vega_box »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
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of all the pictures of your car i've seen this set-up looks the best...it really looks nice in this pic
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of all the pictures of your car i've seen this set-up looks the best...it really looks nice in this pic
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Re: (LoSt is BlaCk)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by LoSt is BlaCk »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i just don't get it...first ef owners complain about how there is nothing available such as lips and things..then they complain about what is being made...LOL!!! and people wonder why the industry could careless about our cars...we are a small group as it is, meaning items are not going to be very high demand in the first place, not to mention 90% are too CHEAP to wanna spend moeny on the car....on top of that we complain about what IS actually being made...LOL!!
the death of the ef... </TD></TR></TABLE>
The lip just doesnt flow well with the hatchback, accept it.
You're right, if u hear me complaining, it will be about the quality of the stuff already out there.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mekanism »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Oh yeah I remember talking to you about that at the meet. I plan on using SEM bumper trim texture on all of my black sections. Even though it may chip over time I can simply respray over it without priming. It can be sprayed directly over plastic.
I'm still not sure what can be done to provide a non chip surface. You might want to look into some rubberized coatings. </TD></TR></TABLE>
SEM is used on my front and back bumper trim sections and the front is taking a beating. Im ok with it though...it shows my car gets driven.
Rubberized is where its at, hopefully it works out.
the death of the ef...
</TD></TR></TABLE>The lip just doesnt flow well with the hatchback, accept it.
You're right, if u hear me complaining, it will be about the quality of the stuff already out there.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mekanism »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Oh yeah I remember talking to you about that at the meet. I plan on using SEM bumper trim texture on all of my black sections. Even though it may chip over time I can simply respray over it without priming. It can be sprayed directly over plastic.
I'm still not sure what can be done to provide a non chip surface. You might want to look into some rubberized coatings. </TD></TR></TABLE>
SEM is used on my front and back bumper trim sections and the front is taking a beating. Im ok with it though...it shows my car gets driven.
Rubberized is where its at, hopefully it works out.
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Re: (DOHC_C-REX)
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of all the pictures of your car i've seen this set-up looks the best...it really looks nice in this pic </TD></TR></TABLE>
thank you
I plan on bring it bac... hopefully
of all the pictures of your car i've seen this set-up looks the best...it really looks nice in this pic
</TD></TR></TABLE>thank you
I plan on bring it bac... hopefully
Re: Re: (mekanism)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mekanism »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Oh yeah I remember talking to you about that at the meet. I plan on using SEM bumper trim texture on all of my black sections. Even though it may chip over time I can simply respray over it without priming. It can be sprayed directly over plastic.
I'm still not sure what can be done to provide a non chip surface. You might want to look into some rubberized coatings. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Did you do your side molding too? im thinking of taking the cheep way out and just spraying mine with that sem ****
I'm still not sure what can be done to provide a non chip surface. You might want to look into some rubberized coatings. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Did you do your side molding too? im thinking of taking the cheep way out and just spraying mine with that sem ****
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Re: (LoSt is BlaCk)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by LoSt is BlaCk »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i just don't get it...first ef owners complain about how there is nothing available such as lips and things..then they complain about what is being made...LOL!!! and people wonder why the industry could careless about our cars...we are a small group as it is, meaning items are not going to be very high demand in the first place, not to mention 90% are too CHEAP to wanna spend moeny on the car....on top of that we complain about what IS actually being made...LOL!!
the death of the ef... </TD></TR></TABLE>
Just because its one of a few lips made for the hatch doesnt make it a good looking or even good quality part. It sucks that there are becoming fewer and fewer parts for the ef but that doesnt mean we should lower our standards.
If it were me and only had that lip to choose from I either wouldnt buy it or I would customize it to look the way I want. We have to face the facts that our cars are becoming more like old hard to find domestics and will soon be faced with having to do more custom work to get what we want!
Think, about 5-10 years from now there will be virtually nothing left in stock at the Honda dealer for any EF.
the death of the ef...
</TD></TR></TABLE>Just because its one of a few lips made for the hatch doesnt make it a good looking or even good quality part. It sucks that there are becoming fewer and fewer parts for the ef but that doesnt mean we should lower our standards.
If it were me and only had that lip to choose from I either wouldnt buy it or I would customize it to look the way I want. We have to face the facts that our cars are becoming more like old hard to find domestics and will soon be faced with having to do more custom work to get what we want!
Think, about 5-10 years from now there will be virtually nothing left in stock at the Honda dealer for any EF.