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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 09:59 PM
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Sanding suck baws, but man will it look naaas
Old Aug 22, 2006 | 11:55 PM
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Definatly unique. If I still had my maxima I would do the same but I can do some fun things with my Fiero I got.....hmm....V8 or 3.8L SC? Think of it this way. The VG30 has 68 more HP than my fiero at the moment. 92HP baby! but RWD does make a difference.
Old Aug 23, 2006 | 05:47 AM
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Definatly unique. If I still had my maxima I would do the same but I can do some fun things with my Fiero I got.....hmm....V8 or 3.8L SC? Think of it this way. The VG30 has 68 more HP than my fiero at the moment. 92HP baby! but RWD does make a difference.
RWD, midengine, less weight.
track car vs family car

BTW I'd go SBC or maybe N*
Old Aug 24, 2006 | 03:16 PM
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I've seen pics of a northstar swap into a fiero.

Back to the log. Added some curves and rough sanded with a grinder.




If I get all my small parts 2moro, I'm probubly going to stop with the body till I get it on the road. I got a light FW and a exedy stage 1 going on!
Old Aug 24, 2006 | 03:21 PM
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lookin' good. me likey.
Old Aug 24, 2006 | 06:05 PM
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Very nice! Are you planning on making a master mold of this in case you get into a collision?
Old Aug 24, 2006 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by therealgoon9
I've seen pics of a northstar swap into a fiero.

Back to the log. Added some curves and rough sanded with a grinder.




If I get all my small parts 2moro, I'm probubly going to stop with the body till I get it on the road. I got a light FW and a exedy stage 1 going on!
looking very nice dude
Old Aug 24, 2006 | 06:55 PM
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nice work man, should be different in a good way, im happy to see 3rd gens still on top of things ( if that made any sense) props man.
Old Aug 25, 2006 | 05:18 AM
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looks good! hopefully you get the stuff soon!
Old Aug 25, 2006 | 01:37 PM
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nice work man, should be different in a good way, im happy to see 3rd gens still on top of things ( if that made any sense) props man.

you 4th genners are alsways jacking 3rd gen forums............................
4th gen forums are too boring.................. just bolt ons and performance crap
Old Aug 25, 2006 | 02:01 PM
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Very nice! Are you planning on making a master mold of this in case you get into a collision?
Yikes. Well in ever there is a collision the requires a new bumper.... It just mean a new project.

Still waiting on her parts... ups says 'out on delivery'
Old Aug 26, 2006 | 04:22 AM
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Man you got guts to start doing something like this. I'd be scared that it would look like **** hahah !

Keep up the good work dude !
Old Aug 27, 2006 | 06:12 AM
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coptright it, make a mold and sell on ebay. It looks real good man, never seen anything like this on a 3rd gen. i say make some money on it if u can.
Old Aug 27, 2006 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by blu_olr
coptright it, make a mold and sell on ebay. It looks real good man, never seen anything like this on a 3rd gen. i say make some money on it if u can.
yup, you havent been around long enough to know that the 3rd gen maxima community is too cheap to spend 80 bucks on a custom made gauge pilar, designed to perfectly fit our car, let alone another body kit
Old Aug 27, 2006 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by blu_olr
coptright it, make a mold and sell on ebay. It looks real good man, never seen anything like this on a 3rd gen. i say make some money on it if u can.

I know if I could. And sold it cheap, ONE person will buy it. But I can't anyway, because I didn't design all of it.
Old Aug 27, 2006 | 06:02 PM
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I second the comment to get a mold done. I'd be interested if you can get those lines cleaned up. I could probably even deal with the turn lighs being gone.
Old Aug 28, 2006 | 10:59 PM
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Your car will just look odd with paint goon. What the hell are you thinking! lol
Old Aug 30, 2006 | 03:50 PM
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Your car will just look odd with paint goon. What the hell are you thinking! lol
lol, you probubly right. What about tinted primer and a clear coat???
Old Aug 30, 2006 | 05:03 PM
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lol, you probubly right. What about tinted primer and a clear coat???
if you tint the primer enough and reduce it enough it has a nice shine to it, no need for clear.............................
Old Aug 30, 2006 | 05:18 PM
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if you tint the primer enough and reduce it enough it has a nice shine to it, no need for clear.............................
Beleive it or not, I used to have real nice glossy black paint.

Still undecided about kolor.

Thinking about HOK. No crazy glittery stuff, just a real classy color.
Old Sep 21, 2006 | 11:58 AM
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............update?
Old Sep 21, 2006 | 01:34 PM
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Not yet. Work work work
Old Sep 21, 2006 | 01:36 PM
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ohhh mann "i shwant to seeee"
Old Sep 21, 2006 | 02:05 PM
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Well here it is with the lights and on the ground. Not alot left, just real time consuming.
Old Sep 21, 2006 | 02:41 PM
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really mustangish
Old Sep 21, 2006 | 04:12 PM
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I like the bumper alot except the headlights gotta go. I like the headlights but they just don't flow with bumper.
Old Sep 21, 2006 | 06:34 PM
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Well here it is with the lights and on the ground. Not alot left, just real time consuming.
i would cut the fender right at the light line and have a nice subtle separation........................................ ...:WALL:

looks good though
Old Sep 22, 2006 | 05:22 AM
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Look'in good
Old Sep 22, 2006 | 05:32 AM
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I like the bumper alot except the headlights gotta go. I like the headlights but they just don't flow with bumper.
some paint would help out the look a lot.
Old Sep 22, 2006 | 08:28 AM
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Nice work goon. I think the lights fit in well. It will look nice painted.
Old Sep 22, 2006 | 01:33 PM
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really mustangish
I agree when I first saw it. A MuStangMa,

Keep on the work and we'll look forward to you finish
Old Sep 22, 2006 | 02:30 PM
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Good work dude, is the grill gonna be flat or on an angle ?
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I know still mustangish...
Alot to do and very little time till it's too cold to glass.

Shaved, I'm really considering cutting a line down from the headlights.

I don't see anything wrong with the headlights. Mind you the 'pillar's next to then are going to be shaped more to flow. I'm also considering putting in e60 headlights. http://www.creativephotoart.nl/Ringtaxi_2005.jpg
I would have to redo some of it. I Really like how they look and at this stage, not a real big issue to pull off. Just waiting for a real good on a set.

The grill will most likely be a expanded metal mesh almost flat.

I'm probubly going to get some work done on the lower section and debate more about the headlights this weekend. Need Mo MONEY!
Old Sep 30, 2006 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by therealgoon9
I know still mustangish...
Alot to do and very little time till it's too cold to glass.

Shaved, I'm really considering cutting a line down from the headlights.

I don't see anything wrong with the headlights. Mind you the 'pillar's next to then are going to be shaped more to flow. I'm also considering putting in e60 headlights. http://www.creativephotoart.nl/Ringtaxi_2005.jpg
I would have to redo some of it. I Really like how they look and at this stage, not a real big issue to pull off. Just waiting for a real good on a set.

The grill will most likely be a expanded metal mesh almost flat.

I'm probubly going to get some work done on the lower section and debate more about the headlights this weekend. Need Mo MONEY!
get some 5 series lights, those are too round for the body shape. and i would cut a line back, this way the bumper goes to the fender and looks like it flows better. i never liked that the bumper and fender were the way that they were, but i want going to mold it either..............
Old Oct 1, 2006 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by therealgoon9
I know still mustangish...
Alot to do and very little time till it's too cold to glass.

Shaved, I'm really considering cutting a line down from the headlights.

I don't see anything wrong with the headlights. Mind you the 'pillar's next to then are going to be shaped more to flow. I'm also considering putting in e60 headlights. http://www.creativephotoart.nl/Ringtaxi_2005.jpg
I would have to redo some of it. I Really like how they look and at this stage, not a real big issue to pull off. Just waiting for a real good on a set.

The grill will most likely be a expanded metal mesh almost flat.

I'm probubly going to get some work done on the lower section and debate more about the headlights this weekend. Need Mo MONEY!
i don't think those headlights would fit the 3rd gen body line at all but who knows maybe it will look nice and practically unique as well. mind u, that if u do the E60 conversion u might have problems with the headlights workin' right since they actually use a computer to make the xenons adjust themselves once u turn them on. i use to work for BMW and they r pricey. i would go with the E39 since it brings the module right behind the headlight and its easier to work with while the E60 headlights bring 2 computers, 1 on the headlight and one inside the car under the glove box i believe. without those computers the xenons won't work. this is what my friend told me cuz he's a tech for BMW as well. but hey its ur creation im just tryin' to help u out on what u might need to know.
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i don't think those headlights would fit the 3rd gen body line at all but who knows maybe it will look nice and practically unique as well. mind u, that if u do the E60 conversion u might have problems with the headlights workin' right since they actually use a computer to make the xenons adjust themselves once u turn them on. i use to work for BMW and they r pricey. i would go with the E39 since it brings the module right behind the headlight and its easier to work with while the E60 headlights bring 2 computers, 1 on the headlight and one inside the car under the glove box i believe. without those computers the xenons won't work. this is what my friend told me cuz he's a tech for BMW as well. but hey its ur creation im just tryin' to help u out on what u might need to know.
he could also just buy the capsures and use aftermarket hid's............................
Old Oct 6, 2006 | 03:07 PM
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Been slow, but here's an update. I'm keeping the headlights I already have. Considery the trouble I went through to make em... Anyway.






Not much glass left...

And I will cut a new body line Shavedmax, after I block it out straght.
Old Oct 6, 2006 | 03:24 PM
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awsome, it doesnt look like a mustang that much anymore, it did in the beginning i think.

thats so awsome and so clean looking
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imo, i think you should hack those pillars off man, but of course do what you want. either way though it's a pretty clean job.
Old Oct 6, 2006 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Hectic
imo, i think you should hack those pillars off man, but of course do what you want. either way though it's a pretty clean job.
I'm sorta stuck on that, they're not comming out well... If I hack em, Then what?



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