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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 08:12 PM
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Hello, I've been a member here for just a few months, some may know me some may not. Either way HI .

About a month ago I purchased everything I could to begin the project and get it done all at one time. And here I am. I purchased a JP Kit, Kaaz grille, air bag kit (should have just got the airrunner kit... oh well), retro'ed LS460 projector headlights and once I get payment for a couple of sales, I'll be getting the long awaited to see tails with the ~135 LED's from JZS International. (so you'll finally be able to see exactly what they look like now!)
all chrome trimmings were also replaced including chrome trunk bar (they weren't that expensive either, they just added up quick!) and roof spoiler
Here are the pics I have do far, my apologies on the quality, but it was either put $800 towards the project or to a bad *** camera...
oh yea, and I asked for the blackest of black paint that was available! so its a slight color change...










I decided to get the whole rear end redone, body lines werent matching, so might as well since everything else is getting done.




Here are some quick cell phone pics I took (forgot to bring camera) first layer of paint is done, only rear add on piece is installed (no clear or cutting yet)








she should be done this weekend, then straight to the garage to have fun installing the bags! I've already got the set up wired up and mounted, so all that i'll need to do is mount it to the tire well, run power to it and run the wires to the Dakota gauge up front. and of course run the air lines and install struts. So yup thats it for now. ...

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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 08:15 PM
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Looking forward to seeing it all back together!
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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HA! Damit so am I!!! LoL ( its been so long )
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 08:25 PM
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haha get it done, do work son!
haha JK i wanna see this project done
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 08:45 PM
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this is going to be interesting
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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Looks like its going to be an eye catcher
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 09:14 PM
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wow alot of work and $ is being put into thise project, cant wait!
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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thanks for the support.. I'm so excited, but am trying not to rush anything! I rushed my drag car and well, its a year later an am trying to figure out what I did wrong! LoL... should have been done already!
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 09:21 PM
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Next will be rims. I made the mistake of not being patient when I bought these, its a long story though. I DID have the PERFECT set to get, but didnt want to wait a month to get them... so yea, as I said in some other thread, I'll see what these look like once the project is done, then go from there. I know what I REALLY want, but $$ is done for. I'm hoping I can get at least $2000 credit for these rims from where I got them (they're pretty cool with me) if so, thats a good start for another set of the "PROPER" rim!
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 10:39 PM
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Sweet! Looks like a compilation of the first robot haha.

Good luck!
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 10:55 PM
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That paint job's looking good. Can't wait to see the finished product. Good luck!
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 11:50 PM
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so u go the JP LIP kit and not the full bumper kit?
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 11:53 PM
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this will be one project to be on the lookout for
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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by 4play4dr
so u go the JP LIP kit and not the full bumper kit?
Yea. May I ask, what are the pro or cons with that? for some reason that question sounds like theres a con involved? The only thing I can think of is that it wont let me tuck much when I dump it with the bags... enlighten me (or was that question just a question? LoL)


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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 12:29 AM
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I need suggestions folx... 2 things. Chrome pillars with thin strip for small rear window and the half moon deal? Opinions? I like the small chrome strip and I've seen the chrome pillars, but kind of iffy on that. and the half moon thing I havent seen and think it may be too much. If anyone has pics of all of them, that would be GREAT! I have the kit, but too hesitant to apply them.


and the other thing... Exhaust tips? what some good accented tips that can be used? I'm going to stay with factory exhaust (I dont like noise on such a classy car, unless its the stereo! ).

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