09-03-2013, 04:01 AM
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So what was the issue that cause it to be marked Do Not Move?
Hopefully it didn't take you 90 days to do just the wheels?
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09-03-2013, 05:04 AM
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Haha
I thought about doing the stripes on the hoodbadge pink , but i doubt there will be anymore pink going on the car ... I know when to stop 
I don't want it to turn into a 917 or anything !!!
It had its issues , but there is a little more done than just wheels 
I bought a tip-box off a racer on here .
The rest was mainly bodywork .
There was an issue with the wheels , then I had to have caps machined to fit them , and basically the rest of the time was waiting on parts .
This was never a rushed project ... I'm over that . I prefer to take my time these days .
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09-03-2013, 08:50 AM
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Hoo boy, I don't think even Carson Kressley would been seen with those wheels! On the bright side, at least you won't need locking lug nuts. Did you consider painted the mirrors and side intakes to match?
But hey, as long as you like them, that's all that matters. At least you didn't do anything truly heinous, like trying to hide the amber on your headlights with black paint.
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09-03-2013, 08:59 AM
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Some people need to work on their people skills.. Be nice
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09-03-2013, 09:37 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark_T
Hoo boy, I don't think even Carson Kressley would been seen with those wheels! On the bright side, at least you won't need locking lug nuts. Did you consider painted the mirrors and side intakes to match?
But hey, as long as you like them, that's all that matters. At least you didn't do anything truly heinous, like trying to hide the amber on your headlights with black paint.
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Apart from a Mia part I ordered from Europe , the amber disappearing from the front is the final "visual" mod to this car .
Like I said earlier , I know when to stop
I've lost my soldering iron so need to go buy a new one then it can be done this week .
Having said that , she wants her racing numbers bright pink , but they will be magnetic and not on all the time .
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09-03-2013, 06:33 PM
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The car looks great except for the obvious....Did you get a good deal on those? Nevermind, its your car enjoy every mile of it.
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09-03-2013, 06:35 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rp17
The car looks great except for the obvious....Did you get a good deal on those? Nevermind, its your car enjoy every mile of it.
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Yes it is and it gets enjoyed EVERY mile
Thanks for your concern .
Wait til the rednecks hear the wheels where made in china !! 
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09-16-2013, 09:47 PM
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Couldn't resist but to think of your boxster when I saw that Ian
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09-17-2013, 06:21 AM
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I'm not sure that outfit would work with my legs .
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09-17-2013, 06:38 AM
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It totally makes sense for a girl to accessorize with dazling colors.
Those pink wheels are like the nail polish for her Porsche.
But, just wait till she gets bored of that color...the garage will have dozens of rims of all different colors eventually 
Better get stocked up on Plastidip
Its a sexy car no matter what color it is, some like it subtle and some like it to scream, variety is the spice of life.
Can you imagine a car show where every car is stock, with stock colors...
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09-17-2013, 07:24 AM
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I like the pink car better than the pink wheels, but hey, I'm a purist and like my aluminum painted calipers. Enjoy!
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09-17-2013, 08:32 AM
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We are going to see how they fade over the next few months .
There may be a colour change in the future , but I'd prefer to keep them pink
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09-17-2013, 08:36 AM
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lol pretty switched on colour mate. Go crazy, noting wrong
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09-17-2013, 08:46 AM
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There are a couple more small "visual" mods I plan to do to it this week then it is finished .
After that it needs suspension overhauling , and will need a new set of tires before the year is out .
Then we need to decide if we are keeping it or upgrading to a newer model .
If we keep it I will get the ims and rms done and add racing seats and harnesses and a roll extension .
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09-17-2013, 10:07 AM
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I'd have gone with dayglo orange, but my car is black and it looks great on it.
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09-17-2013, 10:56 AM
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Orange or green where the other options .
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09-17-2013, 04:20 PM
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Quote:
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Orange or green where the other options .
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On a Silver car I'd say the options are more limited. My guess would be Black or Gun Metal Grey Metallic......
I would usually refrain from ragging you but dude..............that pink is horrific......
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09-17-2013, 05:25 PM
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Digging the color but...
As you can see, I went a different direction.
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09-18-2013, 05:01 AM
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Brake Dust
I thought I HAD TO CLEAN MY stock wheels often, I can only imagine. 
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09-18-2013, 06:02 AM
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Awesome skillz !!!
Quote:
Originally Posted by mistermac99
As you can see, I went a different direction.
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