MIDN1TE REBORN!!!!
11-24-2009, 07:36 AM
#41
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hahaha.. oh believe me.. i'm used to it...She's actually an import model.. these pics dont do her justice at all.. it was like like 40 something degrees out and so it had to be quick..
she models alot for my s2000 when we go to car shows and hot import nights so this happens all the time
she models alot for my s2000 when we go to car shows and hot import nights so this happens all the time
I am also not a big fan of the wind deflectors or the upper grille. The color of the grille seems to stand out a bit too much. If you painted it black I think it would look pretty sweet though.
Are those yellow bulbs is the side markers? They look like it in a couple pics and i dont think they go with the rest of the car. If you tried to match the headlight color, it would flow much better.
Granted, these are all very minor things that I mentioned and they are my opinions. So dont take me wrong.....I think your car is absolutely gorgeous. Great work and really nice pictures!
11-24-2009, 07:47 AM
#42
Then you should definitely post some pics that do her justice
That sounds like fun!......I wish I could join you. (note sarcasm)
I am in the same boat, typically not a big fan of chrome, but I do really like it on your car.
I am also not a big fan of the wind deflectors or the upper grille. The color of the grille seems to stand out a bit too much. If you painted it black I think it would look pretty sweet though.
Are those yellow bulbs is the side markers? They look like it in a couple pics and i dont think they go with the rest of the car. If you tried to match the headlight color, it would flow much better.
Granted, these are all very minor things that I mentioned and they are my opinions. So dont take me wrong.....I think your car is absolutely gorgeous. Great work and really nice pictures!
That sounds like fun!......I wish I could join you. (note sarcasm)
I am in the same boat, typically not a big fan of chrome, but I do really like it on your car.
I am also not a big fan of the wind deflectors or the upper grille. The color of the grille seems to stand out a bit too much. If you painted it black I think it would look pretty sweet though.
Are those yellow bulbs is the side markers? They look like it in a couple pics and i dont think they go with the rest of the car. If you tried to match the headlight color, it would flow much better.
Granted, these are all very minor things that I mentioned and they are my opinions. So dont take me wrong.....I think your car is absolutely gorgeous. Great work and really nice pictures!
The lights are on and the bulbs are yellow because of legal purposes.. around where i'm at in VA, they are VERY strict so if i get smoked or clear lenses, they have to be amber bulbs.. the same goes for the rear tail lights... but when they are off you can't tell.. all you see is just the smoked out markers.
I just called my painter and said the grill is gonna be ready tomorrow...then its just swapping those...
Honestly the reason why i got the bug deflector and sun roof was the match the rear IONIC dynamics rear window spoiler thing.. which was also painted to match the car.. so i just thought they all went along with each other..
but side rain guards i do keep just to roll down the windows on those days i dont wanna use my ac for defrost in the rain hahaha..
I'll be taking more pics with the new grill and the bug deflector and sun roof wind deflector removed..
the rest will def stay though..
11-24-2009, 07:59 AM
#43
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I think using a true amber bulb might look better in the side markers. I think its the shade of yellow that i dont like. They kind of remind me of the stock fog bulb color.
I think the painted grille will look great! I hope it comes out how you planned.
And about the wind deflectors....as you said its your DD. Dont give up the things that make it comfortable to drive every day just for looks.
One thought on the tail lights....maybe lightly smoke the clear part to match the smoked side markers.
Like previously said, its your car. Opinions are like a**holes, everyone has one. Since its your car, yours is the only one that counts.
But again, great job on the car. It looks great.
I think the painted grille will look great! I hope it comes out how you planned.
And about the wind deflectors....as you said its your DD. Dont give up the things that make it comfortable to drive every day just for looks.
One thought on the tail lights....maybe lightly smoke the clear part to match the smoked side markers.
Like previously said, its your car. Opinions are like a**holes, everyone has one. Since its your car, yours is the only one that counts.
But again, great job on the car. It looks great.
Last edited by vball_max; 11-24-2009 at 10:41 AM.
11-24-2009, 08:13 AM
#44
Geeze, that was brutal. But I couldn't resist...
11-24-2009, 09:12 AM
#48
The rain guards are weathertech.. very sleek... and i'm on the Tien Htechs with stock shocks... i used to have the Stechs on my old maxima.. looked sick but rode like doodoo..
Irish actually convinced me to go with Htechs and said they would be perfect for my daily driving and looks.. he was right
Irish actually convinced me to go with Htechs and said they would be perfect for my daily driving and looks.. he was right
Thanks man. I think that pretty much made mind with what springs to go with
11-24-2009, 09:27 AM
#49
I just called my painter and said the grill is gonna be ready tomorrow...then its just swapping those...
its going to flow so much more now,..
side ?'s--did you black out your window trim.. i cant tell...
11-24-2009, 01:24 PM
#54
Since some of you mentioned the clear spoiler brake light, does anyone know where to get a hold of one? i've been thinking about it for a while, but never come across one?
And seeing those pictures make me realize, I don't have the car nor the girl to post on this forum. HAHAHAHA. what I meant was VERY NICE LOOKING CARS.
And seeing those pictures make me realize, I don't have the car nor the girl to post on this forum. HAHAHAHA
. what I meant was VERY NICE LOOKING CARS.
:matt93se:
11-24-2009, 02:35 PM
#57
HAHAHAH YOU! you inspired me man.....i just wanted to stay with 18's..
when i first was looking for wheels... i saw these and saw ones on tirerack.. i posted in the washington DC area thread on making a choice and everyone said get the tenzo's... then someone showed me a pic of your car.. and i said.. DEAL..
I thank you especially for that
when i first was looking for wheels... i saw these and saw ones on tirerack.. i posted in the washington DC area thread on making a choice and everyone said get the tenzo's... then someone showed me a pic of your car.. and i said.. DEAL..
I thank you especially for that
11-24-2009, 05:48 PM
#58
Thanks follks.. Sorry if i posted in the wrong place. More than welcome to move it
The painter said the grille will be done tomorrow, and i took off the Top wind deflector, and the bug deflector.
you guys were right.. its SO much sleeker and cleaner looking!!!!
i'm gonna update with pics and hopefully yall approve
The painter said the grille will be done tomorrow, and i took off the Top wind deflector, and the bug deflector.
you guys were right.. its SO much sleeker and cleaner looking!!!!
i'm gonna update with pics and hopefully yall approve
11-24-2009, 07:03 PM
#59
Thanks follks.. Sorry if i posted in the wrong place. More than welcome to move it
The painter said the grille will be done tomorrow, and i took off the Top wind deflector, and the bug deflector.
you guys were right.. its SO much sleeker and cleaner looking!!!!
i'm gonna update with pics and hopefully yall approve
The painter said the grille will be done tomorrow, and i took off the Top wind deflector, and the bug deflector.
you guys were right.. its SO much sleeker and cleaner looking!!!!
i'm gonna update with pics and hopefully yall approve
, but if it made you ditch that bug shield, I'll learn to live with myself.Take some outdoor shots before the snow flies.
11-25-2009, 05:02 AM
#63
But already the car looks SO much cleaner... just waiting for that dawgon grill and i think friday is when were gonna do the photo shoot..
11-25-2009, 05:02 AM
#64
funny you should mention that. I noticed there was a "wet" spot underneath the rubber but luckily it dried up so no issue.
11-25-2009, 05:06 AM
#65
... i'll be taking pics of that setup as well..
The next step is most likely either getting the reflash from technosquare first or the Valve body mod... both are equally important.. but i'm probably gonna do the reflash to finish off all those mods..
then do that tranny right after that and i'll be taking it easy until i do..
This thursday or friday, i'll be installing the polyeurethane mounts i ordered.
11-25-2009, 07:00 AM
#66
lol.. yes! Since Dec is right around the corner, my money is going to presents.. but in january i'm buying the intake, nwp spacers, obx headers, test pipe and hks exhaust ...
i'll be taking pics of that setup as well..
The next step is most likely either getting the reflash from technosquare first or the Valve body mod... both are equally important.. but i'm probably gonna do the reflash to finish off all those mods..
then do that tranny right after that and i'll be taking it easy until i do..
This thursday or friday, i'll be installing the polyeurethane mounts i ordered.
... i'll be taking pics of that setup as well..
The next step is most likely either getting the reflash from technosquare first or the Valve body mod... both are equally important.. but i'm probably gonna do the reflash to finish off all those mods..
then do that tranny right after that and i'll be taking it easy until i do..
This thursday or friday, i'll be installing the polyeurethane mounts i ordered.
11-25-2009, 07:16 AM
#67
Do your intake, headers/exhaust, spacer and VIAS-delete mods ONE AT A TIME, MidN1te, with some breathing room between them to shake things out. It's a great way to be sensitized to the changes. And then when you're done and settled in, go for the ECU flash.
Nobody's got a gun to your head to rush through these things. Take it or leave it, but that's my best advice.
11-25-2009, 07:35 AM
#68
OMG, yes. I freaked when I read you wanted the ECU tune before your engine mods.
Do your intake, headers/exhaust, spacer and VIAS-delete mods ONE AT A TIME, MidN1te, with some breathing room between them to shake things out. It's a great way to be sensitized to the changes. And then when you're done and settled in, go for the ECU flash.
Nobody's got a gun to your head to rush through these things. Take it or leave it, but that's my best advice.
Do your intake, headers/exhaust, spacer and VIAS-delete mods ONE AT A TIME, MidN1te, with some breathing room between them to shake things out. It's a great way to be sensitized to the changes. And then when you're done and settled in, go for the ECU flash.
Nobody's got a gun to your head to rush through these things. Take it or leave it, but that's my best advice.
on that. Gotta enjoy every change separately. Otherwise you may not appreciate things as much. I know it sounds 
, but it's the truth.
11-25-2009, 08:17 AM
#70
OMG, yes. I freaked when I read you wanted the ECU tune before your engine mods.
Do your intake, headers/exhaust, spacer and VIAS-delete mods ONE AT A TIME, MidN1te, with some breathing room between them to shake things out. It's a great way to be sensitized to the changes. And then when you're done and settled in, go for the ECU flash.
Nobody's got a gun to your head to rush through these things. Take it or leave it, but that's my best advice.
Do your intake, headers/exhaust, spacer and VIAS-delete mods ONE AT A TIME, MidN1te, with some breathing room between them to shake things out. It's a great way to be sensitized to the changes. And then when you're done and settled in, go for the ECU flash.
Nobody's got a gun to your head to rush through these things. Take it or leave it, but that's my best advice.
huh? no BEFORE the Tranny Vavled body mod... but AFTER the bolt ons...
11-25-2009, 08:19 AM
#71
I was thinking about it... but i didnt have the tools... i'm actually thinking of buying the air compressor and the impact wrench and air ratchet and stuff and thinking of tackling it myself..
i usually do all my own work and i'm a certified mechanic but not having the right tools really makes things difficult
i usually do all my own work and i'm a certified mechanic but not having the right tools really makes things difficult
11-25-2009, 08:28 AM
#72
I think Roy and I both misinterpreted your post.
11-25-2009, 04:02 PM
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11-25-2009, 04:04 PM
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11-25-2009, 04:23 PM
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