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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 06:17 PM
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not that I didn't like my fellow Soarers I decided to finally put on the Blitz grill that I got from good 'ole Henry...as many of you know I was in need of some fresh paint and repair work on my front bumper anyway....NOW I'm ready for the SC Meet! just need some clean up work on the paint and a fresh detail


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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 08:00 PM
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The typical DRSupra......Always trying to stay one step ahead of the competition and always different. But sooner or later, someone will catch up to ya. Hopefully, not for a while.

The new grill looks great but I'll stick to my soarer look. At least you don't have to worry about me.
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by teeman3
The typical DRSupra......Always trying to stay one step ahead of the competition and always different. But sooner or later, someone will catch up to ya. Hopefully, not for a while.

The new grill looks great but I'll stick to my soarer look. At least you don't have to worry about me.

many have exceeded me, but ya know just gotta change the little things every once in awhile i can always put the wings back on...

good to hear from gene...the ac kit was his, and his car is the first modded sc I can think of...I wish I had his old ac wheels
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 08:11 PM
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DRSupra, you'll always be my hero for the SC430, bro. Cause after seeing your Soarer for the very first time, that inspired me to get mine.

BTW, I like your "kiku". I just got my "agemaki".
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 04:14 PM
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Why does it look to me that the Blitz grille just doesn't fit the car properly? It seems 'recessed', has an unsightly gap above, and the slats don't seem to go with the car's lines. Or maybe it looks much better in the flesh. Yeah, that's it.
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by ELP_JC
Why does it look to me that the Blitz grille just doesn't fit the car properly? It seems 'recessed', has an unsightly gap above, and the slats don't seem to go with the car's lines. Or maybe it looks much better in the flesh. Yeah, that's it.
i'm still getting used to it myself...I miss the griffin
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 05:11 PM
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I think it is probably because of the color and angle. It will takes some time to get used to the new look.

Just my opinion...that Blitz grill looks better in darker color sc especially you also have the surrounding chrome pieces painted into the same color.






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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by talwang
I think it is probably because of the color and angle. It will takes some time to get used to the new look.

Just my opinion...that Blitz grill looks better in darker color sc especially you also have the surrounding chrome pieces painted into the same color.







how do you paint the chrome? no paint shop around here will even try?
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 05:40 PM
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actually i believe the BLITZ Soarer is the same millenium silver...the lighting makes it look darker
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Old Oct 17, 2006 | 02:09 AM
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ah very nice, jeff, finally!!!!!!!!! umm, somehow i think the blitz grille looks good on black and silver, but i dont' think it looks as good on white

either way jeff, just make sure you keep the car this way till next yr

oh and gene, yeah, it looks very familiar indeed, lol
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 10:51 PM
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how much did that grille cost?
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Old Oct 30, 2006 | 04:41 AM
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Originally Posted by ELP_JC
Why does it look to me that the Blitz grille just doesn't fit the car properly? It seems 'recessed', has an unsightly gap above, and the slats don't seem to go with the car's lines. Or maybe it looks much better in the flesh. Yeah, that's it.
It may be that the hood is out of alignment with the left (right in the picture) headlight assembly. If you look at the gaps for the line that runs from the headlight to the grill and topped by the hood they are not straight. Sorry to be so picky.
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Originally Posted by whokiid
how much did that grille cost?
man i really can't remember

something around 300 bucks retail?
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Old Oct 31, 2006 | 06:19 AM
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man i really can't remember

something around 300 bucks retail?
and then Henry marked it up and sold it to me
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Old Oct 31, 2006 | 09:27 AM
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and then Henry marked it up and sold it to me
yup, typical chinese, we rip people off
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