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Old 12-17-07, 05:09 PM
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Could you see if they can make a custom lower grille? That gap is just way too big to fill with just mesh. Most of the car pics I've seen with a huge gap like that covered with wire mesh appear to be caved in. You need a support bracket behind to hold it firm.
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Originally Posted by LXMN
Could you see if they can make a custom lower grille? That gap is just way too big to fill with just mesh. Most of the car pics I've seen with a huge gap like that covered with wire mesh appear to be caved in. You need a support bracket behind to hold it firm.


he did mesh grills on that body kit few times and none of them caved in.

we'll see
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Old 12-17-07, 06:42 PM
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Looks pretty good so far. The fit would bother me a little as there is a somewhat big gap between the fender and the bumper and the arch of the kit doesnt match the stock wheel arch but this will be kinda hard to notice since ur paintin it black

Also thats pretty damn low watch bumps and curbs!
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Old 12-17-07, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by TORTOISE
Looks pretty good so far. The fit would bother me a little as there is a somewhat big gap between the fender and the bumper and the arch of the kit doesnt match the stock wheel arch but this will be kinda hard to notice since ur paintin it black

Also thats pretty damn low watch bumps and curbs!

its a perfect fit. just we didnt screw the bumper on. just dangling there.
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Old 12-18-07, 06:48 AM
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not my cup of tea, but it's coming out way better than I had imagined. If you're happy with it that's all that matters.
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Old 12-18-07, 07:10 PM
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any update pictures??
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Old 12-18-07, 07:28 PM
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After that setup, some new wheels could go with that new look.
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Old 12-18-07, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 96Lexboy
any update pictures??
Im going to pass by tomorrow n take more pictures.


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After that setup, some new wheels could go with that new look.
definally need some sexxy wheels. but that gotta wait til after new years.
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Old 12-18-07, 11:56 PM
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I was also going to comment about needing some new wheels, because when that car is done, those 15's are going to be lost.
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Old 12-19-07, 07:47 AM
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Looks to be coming together very nicely. Thats going to look good in all black. I'm sure it will be a decent show car if you throw some rims on there. Nice job!
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Old 12-19-07, 04:32 PM
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today they finished painting. i couldnt make it due to traffic and getting lost on the way to the shop lol..

anyways im going to pick up my car tomorrow so stay TUNE
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Old 12-19-07, 04:37 PM
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Whoa, How are they going to buff the entire car, and put it completely back together tomorrow?!?!? I hope they are doing a quality job and not just a quick in and out paint job.

Working in a body shop for many years, I've done Many overall paint jobs. And it takes quite a bit of time to do a proper, professional, no flaw overall paint job. I just hope your car doesn't have many imperfections from a quick careless job.
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Old 12-19-07, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by JSM1284
Whoa, How are they going to buff the entire car, and put it completely back together tomorrow?!?!? I hope they are doing a quality job and not just a quick in and out paint job.

Working in a body shop for many years, I've done Many overall paint jobs. And it takes quite a bit of time to do a proper, professional, no flaw overall paint job. I just hope your car doesn't have many imperfections from a quick careless job.

im going out of town for 2 weeks and i cant leave my car at his shop. so im takin it out tomorrow and i have to go back and leave my car for atleast 1 full day for him to sand and buff the car.
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Old 12-19-07, 04:47 PM
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Did they not paint the jambs?
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Old 12-19-07, 04:50 PM
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yea they painted inside n out.

i guess hes going to buff the inside before putting eveything back together since he told me to pick up the car around 5pm and he opens at 10am
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