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Old Jun 22, 2001 | 01:47 PM
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Here is some pics of my car from the other day and some pics of the molded dual gauge pod that I did. I will have some pics of the custom stereo in a few days.

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?...192&p=50766981

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?...192&p=50766989

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?...192&p=50766978

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?...192&p=50766979
Old Jun 22, 2001 | 01:49 PM
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Looks good!
Old Jun 22, 2001 | 02:09 PM
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Blake, that looks tight!
Old Jun 22, 2001 | 03:32 PM
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Blake, that looks tight!

Looks nice, I especially like the color (grey lustre) and the body kit
Old Jun 22, 2001 | 03:42 PM
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Woah! Very nice!!!!
Old Jun 22, 2001 | 03:44 PM
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wow.. nice car.. nice rims.
Old Jun 22, 2001 | 03:52 PM
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Man...that is Hott!!

Any plans to mass produce the gauge pods??
Old Jun 22, 2001 | 03:54 PM
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Thanks...

Jane you have a very nice car. I have seen you post but never seen your car. Very Nice!!
Old Jun 22, 2001 | 04:10 PM
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Jane you have a very nice car. I have seen you post but never seen your car. Very Nice!!
Thanks! Did it take a lot of work to mold the pod?
Old Jun 22, 2001 | 04:24 PM
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Thanks! Did it take a lot of work to mold the pod?
Yes, I started by getting a 95-99 max pod because no one makes one for the 5th gen. I then shaved the edges off and heated it with a heat gun to make it fit alittle better. Next I screwed it to the pillar and used a plastic glue to make sure that it didn't come off. Then I called a friend at the paint shop and asked her to make me a color to match the other pillars, so she did. Then I used "Pirahna Putty" and started the molding process. I have to give alot of credit to my girlfriend for her effort in the sanding process. It takes hours of sanding with patience. After you mold them together and then sand with 180 grit, you need some finishing putty. Take the finishing putty and put small amounts all over. Then once dry go back and begin sanding again. This time use like 180 and then 400 grit sand paper. And once you sand until your hands hurt you are able to paint. For texture you can roll a soft sponge paint roller over the pillar while priming and then paint. That way it will look somewhat like the other ones instead of smooth. Over all it took me and my girlfriend about a week of work starting at 6 pm and going until 1 am every night. I was trying to be ready for WIC and then it gets rained out. Oh Well!!
Old Jun 22, 2001 | 04:35 PM
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Nice car man. Love the rims too!!
Old Jun 22, 2001 | 04:43 PM
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Yes, I started by getting a 95-99 max pod because no one makes one for the 5th gen. I then shaved the edges off and heated it with a heat gun to make it fit alittle better. Next I screwed it to the pillar and used a plastic glue to make sure that it didn't come off. Then I called a friend at the paint shop and asked her to make me a color to match the other pillars, so she did. Then I used "Pirahna Putty" and started the molding process. I have to give alot of credit to my girlfriend for her effort in the sanding process. It takes hours of sanding with patience. After you mold them together and then sand with 180 grit, you need some finishing putty. Take the finishing putty and put small amounts all over. Then once dry go back and begin sanding again. This time use like 180 and then 400 grit sand paper. And once you sand until your hands hurt you are able to paint. For texture you can roll a soft sponge paint roller over the pillar while priming and then paint. That way it will look somewhat like the other ones instead of smooth. Over all it took me and my girlfriend about a week of work starting at 6 pm and going until 1 am every night. I was trying to be ready for WIC and then it gets rained out. Oh Well!!
Wow! Now that's some dedication. Thanks for the info.
Old Jun 22, 2001 | 05:03 PM
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Sweeet!

Man that looks so awesome. Nice Work!

How much did the stillen body kit run you?
Old Jun 22, 2001 | 07:42 PM
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Looks sweet man! Very Nice indeed! Got any pics of your car at night? I bet it looks tight for sure! I wish I could hear what your bad bwoy sounds like too?

Originally posted by nvmymax2
Here is some pics of my car from the other day and some pics of the molded dual gauge pod that I did. I will have some pics of the custom stereo in a few days.

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?...192&p=50766981

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?...192&p=50766989

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?...192&p=50766978

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?...192&p=50766979
Old Jun 22, 2001 | 11:44 PM
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More pics...

I am going to be getting some pics of my stereo, and I plan on doing a 120 mph+ fly by that will be caught on digital video. I will post it when I get the chance. Also I will give you some night pics. Thanks for the compliments!!
Old Jun 22, 2001 | 11:48 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Thanks...

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Yes, I started by getting a 95-99 max pod because no one makes one for the 5th gen. I then shaved the edges off and heated it with a heat gun to make it fit alittle better. Next I screwed it to the pillar and used a plastic glue to make sure that it didn't come off. Then I called a friend at the paint shop and asked her to make me a color to match the other pillars, so she did. Then I used "Pirahna Putty" and started the molding process. I have to give alot of credit to my girlfriend for her effort in the sanding process. It takes hours of sanding with patience. After you mold them together and then sand with 180 grit, you need some finishing putty. Take the finishing putty and put small amounts all over. Then once dry go back and begin sanding again. This time use like 180 and then 400 grit sand paper. And once you sand until your hands hurt you are able to paint. For texture you can roll a soft sponge paint roller over the pillar while priming and then paint. That way it will look somewhat like the other ones instead of smooth. Over all it took me and my girlfriend about a week of work starting at 6 pm and going until 1 am every night. I was trying to be ready for WIC and then it gets rained out. Oh Well!!

good lord.....drool....i wish mine looked as clean as yours....
Old Jun 23, 2001 | 03:11 AM
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any chance i can send you my a pillar and you can make me a 3 guage pod? i'll pay you like $80 or so...i also have a grey interior...let me know...my nitrous is coming in very soon and i'd like my guages setup right away...

so why do you have a tranny guage and no boost guage? i haven't looked into guages a ton but i am most likely getting a boost guage, air/fuel (like the one you have), and a fuel pressure guage along with a super afc...after seeing the fast and the furious, i want my nitrous now...let me know on making the pod...thanks
Old Jun 24, 2001 | 11:59 AM
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hey mrburner, i dont usually hang aroudn the 5th gen forums considering i own a 92 max se and im selling it to buy a 4th gen max se, but just wanted to compliment you on your max....i think the body kit you currently have on it is the nicest one ive seen around...after you get the nos on then im ure itll be even nicer
Old Jun 24, 2001 | 12:58 PM
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crazy phat awesome mess!!

wow... that was about one of the nicest maximas i've ever seen. good job all around!
Old Jun 24, 2001 | 01:33 PM
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arex who are you talkign about?
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