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Old 05-07-08, 01:28 PM
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Fully Equipped the ES front to back like WHOA!

Lookin Killer Smitty I love it
Old 05-07-08, 01:57 PM
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yes. looking very sharp. i like. what kind of shroud/bezels are those for the retrofit? i have since pretty much halted everything and start working on my project, but would like to finish off my retro as well.
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Old 05-07-08, 02:35 PM
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damn Smittman, car looks fantastic through its evolution.
Old 05-07-08, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by charley240
...what kind of shroud/bezels are those for the retrofit?
I'm 99% sure they were out of a 3Gen GS.
Old 05-07-08, 10:41 PM
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Without a doubt I am completely speechless. You've come a long way Smitty & the car looks absolutely stunning. I am in love . . can't wait to see you this upcoming season.
Old 05-08-08, 11:34 AM
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Very jealous of the interior! Nice work car looks great.
Old 05-08-08, 04:19 PM
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Thanks for all the kind words guys. Looking forward to getting more mods done this spring/summer


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Old 05-08-08, 07:29 PM
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I can't believe you let the cat out of the bag before Carlisle, LOL. Can't wait to see it tomorrow
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Awesome Smitty!
Can you post some more of the side shots?

Thanks
Old 05-08-08, 09:21 PM
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how much does those ballast and projectors cost ? i want one! also is it hard to cut out those holes?
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Your car looks sweet Smitty. I am really impressed, keep up the good work. If you have the time, you should do a write up for those retrofits. Oh and yeah, make sure you guys take a lot of pics at Carlise.
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Smitty that's quite a build. I've watched this car grow up lol. Don't think I'll be making Carlisle but we'll catch up sometime and get that drink B49 Bomber or whatever that was that time at Jaspers lol.
Old 05-09-08, 10:22 AM
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Damn Smitty, your car looks totally awesome. Your work is definitely top notch. I too am interested in how you did your wood trim for your carputer. I wanted to put a dd in my wifes ES but she wants to keep the wood trim. Your headlight retro is just amazing looks so clean. Major props to you man.
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Originally Posted by OceanView
Awesome Smitty!
Can you post some more of the side shots?

Thanks
I'll have some side shots from Carlise soon so I'll throw them up.

Originally Posted by Xterminate
how much does those ballast and projectors cost ? i want one! also is it hard to cut out those holes?
The projectors are TSX projectors and you can find them on ebay or HIDplanet's forums from anywhere between $150-175. You can also pick up some good ballasts from HIDplanet as well if you find someone selling some.

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Smitty that's quite a build. I've watched this car grow up lol. Don't think I'll be making Carlisle but we'll catch up sometime and get that drink B49 Bomber or whatever that was that time at Jaspers lol.
Sup Cherp. What u been up to? We'll have to hang out soon.

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Damn Smitty, your car looks totally awesome. Your work is definitely top notch. I too am interested in how you did your wood trim for your carputer. I wanted to put a dd in my wifes ES but she wants to keep the wood trim. Your headlight retro is just amazing looks so clean. Major props to you man.
Hit me up on PM.


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Old 05-11-08, 06:21 PM
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I love it


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