<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mekanism &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">My car is back on the road after 6 months of not driving her! I still have to fix the sides, paint the moldings, and wet sand the whole car and then its on to polishing.

Last teaser pic before completion-

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50 million times better

 

I honestly cant believe how much better it looks not having a body kit. I couldnt stop staring at my car last night, I havent done that in while, lol. Yay, I love my car again!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mekanism &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I honestly cant believe how much better it looks not having a body kit. I couldnt stop staring at my car last night, I havent done that in while, lol. Yay, I love my car again! </TD></TR></TABLE>

Me too. Time for an avatar change

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mekanism &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">My car is back on the road after 6 months of not driving her! I still have to fix the sides, paint the moldings, and wet sand the whole car and then its on to polishing.

Last teaser pic before completion-

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damn you work fast

hopefully I get mine together b4 the EF meet

 

Looks like u went with cutting the upper grill too eh? I think it looks bad ***!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mekanism &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I honestly cant believe how much better it looks not having a body kit. I couldnt stop staring at my car last night, I havent done that in while, lol. Yay, I love my car again! </TD></TR></TABLE>

It does look alot better nice work Body kits Is the hood and bumper darker then the fenders?

 

Looking good bro

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fourthgenhatchB17 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Looks like u went with cutting the upper grill too eh? I think it looks bad ***! </TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah, I might have a friend of mine cut me a custom grill on his laser machine, I just have to figure out a design.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CrxWolf &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It does look alot better nice work Body kits Is the hood and bumper darker then the fenders?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah the new paint might be a little darker or the old paint is oxidized. I will know for sure after I re-block and polish the old paint. If it doesnt match I will be respraying the whole car again.

 

That has got to be one of the sexiest efs I have seen!! to you mekanism. Awesome color, like the way you kept the mouldings. Dang.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mekanism &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yeah the new paint might be a little darker or the old paint is oxidized. I will know for sure after I re-block and polish the old paint. If it doesnt match I will be respraying the whole car again. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Well, I hope you don't have to do that. Good luck to you!

 

thanks

 

Wow looks good mekanism!!! I didnt think I would like the grill cut out but it doesnt look 1/2 bad...big

 

looks fresh!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by civicandy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">How heavy are the 14" bottle caps? I've been thinking of getting a set</TD></TR></TABLE>

I just weighed them and they're right at 14lbs. a wheel.

And here are some pictures of how I painted mine...

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by STDClayton &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Here are some pics of what I did Thursday and Friday night. I scored these from one of my girlfriend's E30 buddies. He got the Euro Mesh wheels and sold me these for $50.

They went from this:





...to this:





...and finally THIS!:









They still need a clear coat on them.

I don't give a **** if you think they're ugly, just so you all know. </TD></TR></TABLE>

 

looks good fart breath!

Gonna look fresh on da whip!

 

I actually noticed a temp difference over my wings west bumper, it runs a little cooler now.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by STDClayton &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I just weighed them and they're right at 14lbs. a wheel.

And here are some pictures of how I painted mine...</TD></TR></TABLE>

I hate those wheels but they good with 2 tone.

I cant imagine taping off all of those spokes- good job!

 

mek, i like the color now that it has some black to contrast it, before it didnt look right with just blue...

 

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I cant imagine taping off all of those spokes- good job!</TD></TR></TABLE>

I was thinkin the same thing, lol.

 

Those wheels aren't as ugly as those shoes.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CrxWolf &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Those wheels aren't as ugly as those shoes. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Hahahaha. I love you too, ***. I own all black slip ons, all white ones, and the checkerboard ones.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mekanism &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I hate those wheels but they good with 2 tone.

I cant imagine taping off all of those spokes- good job!</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah, the wheels are definitely a love 'em or hate 'em kind of wheel. (Especially before paint)

Taping them off took ******* forever! Actually, so did sanding

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HatchMo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">looks good fart breath!

Gonna look fresh on da whip!</TD></TR></TABLE>

Hahaha! Thanks dude! I'm looking forward to that Nashville meet this summer. We're gonna have to get wasted.

 

I cant wait either! ***** Gonna be schweeet!
I just hope to have my car ready!

EF RELATED QUESTION!!! i know like omg!

When using the Jdm rear bumper do you need the rear filler? And i think i read some where you cant use your key entry anymore?

 

I'm probably wrong (I'm good at being wrong), but my understanding is that the JDM filler is bigger, like it protrudes farther out to cover the bumper screws. Vega should know though

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by STDClayton &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm probably wrong (I'm good at being wrong), but my understanding is that the JDM filler is bigger, like it protrudes farther out to cover the bumper screws. Vega should know though </TD></TR></TABLE>


True on both accounts of me knowing and that it protrudes out further


happy to see I was able to help out again with my jdm knowledge

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HatchMo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I cant wait either! ***** Gonna be schweeet!
I just hope to have my car ready!

EF RELATED QUESTION!!! i know like omg!

When using the Jdm rear bumper do you need the rear filler? And i think i read some where you cant use your key entry anymore? </TD></TR></TABLE>


Yes you need it unless you like the have a 1/2 gap above on your bumper. Some Ed were lucky and did not have the gap. Other ED owners have figured out a why to manipulate there US rear filler so that it works with the JDM rear bumper. That decision will take some research. But if you decide to go with the JDM/EDM rear filler piece there is a guy who sells in on eBay from the UK. I can't remember his name but he appears to be the only person I know of that has them in a abundant supply ready to ship


jdm knowledge STRIKES AGIAN BISHES


I even through in some educated words to make it sound official

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vega_box &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">happy to see I was able to help out again with my jdm knowledge</TD></TR></TABLE>

Dude, you seem like a cool *** man. You don't let wise comments get to you, you're always quick to help out when you can, and you're supportive.

James gets a from me.