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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 11:25 PM
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Pics!!! I cant wait to see the finished product
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 12:03 AM
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Jerry,
Can you take some pictures of the fogs and how they look outside and when inside the holes on the bumper? Perhaps I can chime in with some ideas.

Exhaust can be done easily by an average muffler shop. But it's always better for a pro shop, and not just an all-kind repair shop to do it. I had bad experience with the all-kind repair shop to fix my exhaust. They're just not creative and have bad quality.

I know a place in Canoga Park that can custom-make any real spacers for the wheels. Their spacers can handle thousand of hp easily. They measure the wheel and the car's hub center bore specifically for precision. The last time that I paid for this shop was only $65/each. Let me know if you want to go this route.
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by stevechumo
Jerry,
Can you take some pictures of the fogs and how they look outside and when inside the holes on the bumper? Perhaps I can chime in with some ideas.

Exhaust can be done easily by an average muffler shop. But it's always better for a pro shop, and not just an all-kind repair shop to do it. I had bad experience with the all-kind repair shop to fix my exhaust. They're just not creative and have bad quality.

I know a place in Canoga Park that can custom-make any real spacers for the wheels. Their spacers can handle thousand of hp easily. They measure the wheel and the car's hub center bore specifically for precision. The last time that I paid for this shop was only $65/each. Let me know if you want to go this route.
I'll stop by tonight and I hope it gets fixed. I would rather them not fix it if they are unable to fix it. My bumper is worth more than one fog light.

$65 per pair with studs?
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by xknowonex
I'll stop by tonight and I hope it gets fixed. I would rather them not fix it if they are unable to fix it. My bumper is worth more than one fog light.
That's right. LOL...You don't want them to modify the bumper.

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$65 per pair with studs?
I believe so. I had mine done without the studs, but when I asked him if there'll be any extra charge with studs and he said no. The spacer must have a thickness of 3/4" to be able to hold the studs. I'll go there again to have a pair made soon (in a couple of weeks and hopefully before the Longo meet), so if you want to go with me and check it out, we can go together. But you must drive your own car so he can measure it. Canoga Park is about 1 hr drive from OC.
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 09:01 PM
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She is Out!!!!

All the issues got resolved after I the car was delayed by one day. Fog lights were fitted and highbeams were readjusted. He went out of his way to fix my bent door moldings and messed up fogs.

So if any of you guys need good body work and reasonable prices, pm me for a referral
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by xknowonex
She is Out!!!!

All the issues got resolved after I the car was delayed by one day. Fog lights were fitted and highbeams were readjusted. He went out of his way to fix my bent door moldings and messed up fogs.

So if any of you guys need good body work and reasonable prices, pm me for a referral
It's out but u don't have pics!?!?



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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by QwkSC
It's out but u don't have pics!?!?



I barely got her out tonight. We didn't even have time to wash off the compound dust to stick on the hood spoiler so I gotta wash the car on my own and bring it back to stick it on tomorrow.

Just a little teaser for now



That is "CrazySC300" scoping out the paint job
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by xknowonex
I barely got her out tonight. We didn't even have time to wash off the compound dust to stick on the hood spoiler so I gotta wash the car on my own and bring it back to stick it on tomorrow.

Just a little teaser for now



That is "CrazySC300" scoping out the paint job
that is cleannnnnn!!!!!
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 09:29 PM
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Your car looks great! +1 for Shine Auto
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 09:32 PM
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Nice! She looks awesome, Jerry
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 09:35 PM
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Thanks guys

Now I got lots of work to do and lots of things to stress about

Detail the interior
Clean the rims
Modify the exhaust
Add spacers

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Nice! She looks awesome, Jerry
You're next in there?
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by xknowonex
You're next in there?
hahah maybe man.
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 10:34 PM
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wow... Looks awesome.... Which shop is this again in CA? We should have a sticky somewhere of good reputable paint & body shops nationwide.
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by masagsxr
wow... Looks awesome.... Which shop is this again in CA? We should have a sticky somewhere of good reputable paint & body shops nationwide.
Utu Autobody Repair
3500 Westminster Ave Ste F
Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 554-3222

If anyone need referrals, pm me.

He has worked on a few SC's by now so he should know the ins and outs of removing whatever is necessary and fine-tuning the fitment of stuff.
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Old Aug 26, 2009 | 11:01 PM
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Wow!! dude your sc is so nice!!
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