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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 04:27 PM
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Thanks again Sadler!!

I'm not real happy with how these shots came out because of the lighting, but here they are anyway...









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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 04:29 PM
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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 04:31 PM
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youve got a problem

looks good
Old Jul 26, 2003 | 04:37 PM
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thats nice man..looks real good
Old Jul 26, 2003 | 04:41 PM
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I spent all day waxing the car so I might as well show my work (4 coats)

Old Jul 26, 2003 | 04:42 PM
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Man that looks real good, I think I might copy that.
Old Jul 26, 2003 | 04:44 PM
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looks awesome tony!
Old Jul 26, 2003 | 04:46 PM
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Looks almost the same as Ants's execpt you have a few red accents and he has yellow instead. Looks very nice! Just when i think your car cant get much better you do something else to it...
Old Jul 26, 2003 | 04:48 PM
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that's it.. no more chrome for you.
Old Jul 26, 2003 | 05:38 PM
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looking good as always tony
Old Jul 26, 2003 | 05:52 PM
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wow. i hope i make it to the show tomorrow, so that i can see it in person.
Old Jul 26, 2003 | 06:04 PM
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If I could have sex with a VQ engine....I would chose yours.

Looks great!
Old Jul 26, 2003 | 06:13 PM
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so much bling. i like!
Old Jul 26, 2003 | 06:34 PM
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your engine bay looks absolutely fantastic. Good work !!!!
Old Jul 26, 2003 | 06:35 PM
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Originally posted by thebigsadler
that's it.. no more chrome for you.

Just a little bit more
Old Jul 26, 2003 | 06:36 PM
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omfg, u chromed out your freaking STRUTS?! LMAO!!!! bling bling with no limit

and your car is looking real clean man, i dont get it, do u like have no job at all or am i just incredibly lazy? How do u find so much time to take care of your car like u do? I need to spend less time on the net and more time cleaning my dam car...
Old Jul 26, 2003 | 06:43 PM
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omfg, u chromed out your freaking STRUTS?! LMAO!!!! bling bling with no limit

and your car is looking real clean man, i dont get it, do u like have no job at all or am i just incredibly lazy? How do u find so much time to take care of your car like u do? I need to spend less time on the net and more time cleaning my dam car...

Yea, had to do the struts!! I wasn't sure if they could be done but sent them anyway, I was thrilled when they came back chromed. Those are actually my favorite parts that got dipped, besides the heat shield for the headers

I am taking a summer class and have a job but I spend an insane amount of time outside working on the car when I'm not at school or work (basically from 6pm to 9pm everynight). Having weekends off is the **** too, gives me tons of car time!!


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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 07:04 PM
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Looks so so clean man!! nice work.
Old Jul 26, 2003 | 07:08 PM
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i noticed that you polished just the front half of your intake manifold...did you do it on the car.....(without removing it?)

Good job...how did they chrome the hood struts without destroying it.
Old Jul 26, 2003 | 07:44 PM
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Originally posted by EZEMaxima
i noticed that you polished just the front half of your intake manifold...did you do it on the car.....(without removing it?)

Good job...how did they chrome the hood struts without destroying it.
where is anthony for this criticism too.. damn cheaters!!
Old Jul 26, 2003 | 07:49 PM
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dude, you better not drive it .. it might get dirty.. LOL
Old Jul 26, 2003 | 07:59 PM
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I just drooled all over my keyboard!!!

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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 08:11 PM
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Originally posted by EZEMaxima
i noticed that you polished just the front half of your intake manifold...did you do it on the car.....(without removing it?)

Good job...how did they chrome the hood struts without destroying it.

Yea I did the manifold on the car, without removing it.

As far as the hood struts go....the entire struts were dipped, they were not opened up. The chrome on the pistons made them a tiny bit stiffer than before but nothing major....they still work fine



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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 08:13 PM
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where is anthony for this criticism too.. damn cheaters!!

Old Jul 26, 2003 | 08:14 PM
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lookin good tony, you finally got the hood struts back
Old Jul 26, 2003 | 08:24 PM
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lookin good tony, you finally got the hood struts back

Yea that broomstick was annoying me!
Old Jul 26, 2003 | 08:56 PM
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Thats badass man.
Old Jul 26, 2003 | 09:16 PM
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Your car is ****ing amazing.
Old Jul 26, 2003 | 09:35 PM
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Oh man that is awesome!!








If you dont mind me asking, how is the pricing set when getting that stuff chromed? Is it by piece or weight or does it all depend on products? TIA
Old Jul 26, 2003 | 10:15 PM
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youve got a problem

looks good

i think i might have the same problem soon enough.
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Originally posted by Kevincleff

If you dont mind me asking, how is the pricing set when getting that stuff chromed? Is it by piece or weight or does it all depend on products? TIA
An intake is usually about $200.00 including stripping of powdercoating and sanding and then depending on the amount of brackets and bolts and whatever else it goes up from there. Final pricing is not known until the chrome stuff actually gets done, a general estimate is usually given before hand. Usually takes about 2-3 weeks, sometimes long (sorry tony). Intake manifold and valve cover run around $425.00 together or $265 and $225 independantly. It's better to get as much done at one time to conserve costs... When big stuff gets done the brackets and bolts usually get thrown in.
Old Jul 27, 2003 | 12:18 AM
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missed a spot


lookin good, cant wait till i finish mine
Old Jul 27, 2003 | 06:37 AM
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i think im getting chrome fever
Old Jul 27, 2003 | 07:14 AM
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WOW u have the most beutiful max i have ever seen
Old Jul 27, 2003 | 08:47 AM
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Originally posted by shavedmax
i think im getting chrome fever
Old Jul 27, 2003 | 09:06 AM
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Looks nice Tony, now I really can't wait to see your car in person. I better bring some shades if its during the day since I want to keep my vision
Old Jul 27, 2003 | 10:28 AM
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WOW, definelty clean

now the hard part...keeping it clean
Old Jul 27, 2003 | 12:01 PM
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looks good Tone!

...so now when were at Bald Hill people wont know who's who, especially once i do the 99 front end

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Old Jul 28, 2003 | 07:44 AM
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Tony, glad to see you finally got it all installed and it looks F*@#^in' amazing...well worth the wait...
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Take it to a show. Too nice.



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