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Old 05-24-2011, 07:15 PM
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Still on my to-do list:
-Repaint front bumper
-Replace stock speakers
-Possibly add a CD player
-Tune-up
 
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Old 05-25-2011, 06:19 PM
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Here is a better pic of the fogs:
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They are more yellow than the corners, but I wanted that. I'm liking them, are you?
 
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Old 05-25-2011, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by WellFedHobo
Be careful with that stained glass stuff. I've used similar stuff in the past. Looks like you're doing it right by painting the outside of the lens instead of the inside.

Also, it's missing the passenger mirror?
The lower models didn't come with a Passenger side mirror. Mine doesn't have one. I know in California you are only required to have one if you have rear tint (which i do). Otherwise its completely optional.
 
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Old 05-30-2011, 12:25 PM
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Here is a pic of my car that my buddy sent to me with it sitting next to his bike:
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I'm also looking for a roof rack. Can someone give me some info on them and let me know what I need to be looking for?
 
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Old 06-05-2011, 06:11 PM
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If everything goes according to plan, my front bumper will get repainted gloss black tomorrow.
 
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Old 06-05-2011, 07:47 PM
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Also, two of my $.05 hubcaps have come off and I can't find them. I might pick up another set tomorrow. I hope the next ones stay on better
 
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Old 06-06-2011, 04:48 PM
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Here is a pic of my car that my buddy sent to me with it sitting next to his bike:

I'm also looking for a roof rack. Can someone give me some info on them and let me know what I need to be looking for?
I like the progress you are making. That bumper is looking deadly. I had this same issue when my car was yellow. Those rubber bumpers that don't come painted from the factory don't like paint to stick.

I stripped down my bumper using bulldog bumper stripper if I remember correctly. I picked it up at a local autopaint dealer. Made the stripping much easier.

Also, I would recommend using some bumper adhesion promoter when you paint.

As for roof racks, thule or Yakima would be the way to go. They are a little expensive, but if you watch craigslist you can usually pick them up for the 200 dollar range.
 
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Old 06-06-2011, 08:08 PM
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Today I added new hubcaps and painted the front bumper. I'll add pics tomorrow when I get to a computer. Now I'm hoping the hubcaps stay on and the paint sticks.
 
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Old 06-07-2011, 01:54 PM
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Car before:
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That makes a ton of difference. Looks MUCH better.
 


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