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Old 01-02-2013, 08:15 PM
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Haha, yeah...I had it wrapped in vinyl a while back but wasn't happy with the results. I kept the matte vinyl on the outside but ended up getting the inner portion painted.
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Car is looking good, ucf_bronco!
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Car looks good. I notice you posted that you taped off the front turn signal connector....did that require removing the front bumper?
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Originally Posted by vivmike
Car looks good. I notice you posted that you taped off the front turn signal connector....did that require removing the front bumper?
No, I don't believe it requires removal of the front bumper. However, I had mine off already so it did make it much easier.
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Originally Posted by ucf_bronco
Nothing new...just washed, polished, and waxed (all by hand).


Nice Ride UCF. What offset's are those rims?
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Thanks man! They are +35.
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That looks damn good man!
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Here are some crappy cell phone pics of the new lights. The fogs have a bit more blue than the headlights but it looks good IMO.



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Nice - do you have a link for those fogs as I want to change mine as well. Love the look of your CBP and I'm planning on getting a black grille as well since I'm not a fan of all that chrome as well.
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Click here for the fogs I bought.

Not sure if you're planning on changing your headlight bulbs too so they match, but you may want to consider 5k fogs and 6k headlights, or 6k fogs and 8k headlights. I haven't seen either of those combinations in person but there is a noticeable difference in color with my setup.
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Wheels look great - are you on the stock suspension?
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Looks good, Bronco.
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Old 01-07-2013, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by AccessPhoto
Wheels look great - are you on the stock suspension?
Thanks man! Yes, I'm on the stock suspension. This is my DD so I prefer function over form.
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Here is a pic of the new tint (15%), as well as the newly painted grille. You can't tell much of a difference in the grille because the pics previously posted hid the defects in the vinyl job. It definitely looks 100% better in person though!



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Cars looking nice and clean. I like the elite wheels better but that's just me.
I'm liking the all black grill.
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New avatar,beautiful pic!!
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Nice! I like the silver on the mesh stuff behind the grill. I painted mine too but I used a dark silver. Cant really see it that well on mine.
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Originally Posted by KarKraze
New avatar,beautiful pic!!
Thanks man! I wish I was a better photographer and could find better backgrounds. I also wish I'd turned my wheel a bit so you could see the black calipers.

Originally Posted by Matts_Acura
Nice! I like the silver on the mesh stuff behind the grill. I painted mine too but I used a dark silver. Cant really see it that well on mine.
Thanks! I got the idea from fyah. I never really liked the monotone front ends and when I saw the silver to go along with the black I was sold.
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Tints and grill look good!
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Everything looks great! What do you think about blacking out the trim around the windows? it looks good on black cars.
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Originally Posted by Matts_Acura
Nice! I like the silver on the mesh stuff behind the grill. I painted mine too but I used a dark silver. Cant really see it that well on mine.
I actually took the paint cans outside of the store to compare them to the silver in my headlights...I tried to get as close to that as possible.

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Everything looks great! What do you think about blacking out the trim around the windows? it looks good on black cars.
Thanks! Honestly I'm not a fan of blacking out the trim...I like the contrast it provides.
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Am i the only one glad that you haven't lowered the car? I believe you've achieved as perfect of a fit as possible on the OEM suspension, just the right width and offset, not to mention a nice beefy tire. And sure, H&R springs would make the car look better in photos on the forum, but the car is meant to be driven and as long as you're comfortable with it, that's all that matters.

How is turn-in response on the 255's compared to the 245's you had before? Any change in steering wheel feel either lighter or heavier?

Also, more pics!
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Originally Posted by AccessPhoto
Am i the only one glad that you haven't lowered the car?
Haha, yes...I think you and me are the only ones

Originally Posted by AccessPhoto
I believe you've achieved as perfect of a fit as possible on the OEM suspension, just the right width and offset, not to mention a nice beefy tire. And sure, H&R springs would make the car look better in photos on the forum, but the car is meant to be driven and as long as you're comfortable with it, that's all that matters.
Thank you on the perfect fit comment, and I couldn't agree more that less wheel gap would look better but is just not practical in daily driving. There have been numerous instances that I've thought to myself...glad I'm not lowered!

Whether it's driving over something in the road because I don't have time to swerve (and not hitting it) or turning out of a shopping center with a steep decline (and not scraping)...I've been thankful to be stock height on numerous occasions.

Originally Posted by AccessPhoto
How is turn-in response on the 255's compared to the 245's you had before? Any change in steering wheel feel either lighter or heavier?

Also, more pics!
I don't feel any difference in the steering, and I haven't noticed any reduction in grip. I went from super sticky summer tires to all seasons and have not felt any drop in performance. I am definitely glad I went with 255's...though I had to roll my rear fenders as a result.

Thanks again man!
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Looking good man! You should get the roof spoiler if you haven't already would add to the look.
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Originally Posted by EkSoni
Looking good man! You should get the roof spoiler if you haven't already would add to the look.
Thanks man! That will definitely be one of my next mods, though it won't be anytime soon. I want to dynamat my trunk and rear deck first and remove my clear bra (it's got a ton of scratches)...then roof spoiler time
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You know you can buff your clear shield with a glaze.
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Damn that sounds like quite of work you have planned! Good luck lol
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Originally Posted by purextc
You know you can buff your clear shield with a glaze.
No, I didn't know this. That will remove the scratches? They are pretty severe.

When I received the car (was shipped across the country) I noticed it had a ton of scratches, like the previous owner was trying to remove dead bugs and damaged the bra. Unfortunately I've added a few more since then doing the same thing. It's amazing how delicate the material is.

I didn't realize I could buff out the scratches though. Any recommendations on the specific 'glaze' I should use? I'm only familiar with the basics (i.e. polish / wax).

Thanks!
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I've used 3M speed glaze and my buffer at like 1500 RPM'S with a yellow wool pad not a foam pad those make to much heat and will burn the clear shield.
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Love how the car is coming along! I like how you havent caved in to "slamming" the car haha
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No need to "slam". It looks just about perfect the way it is.
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^^ totally agree
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No need to "slam". It looks just about perfect the way it is.
thats what i said...
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Nice!!!!

Hey nice set up, I have the same car but haven't done nothing but tints, badgeless and splash guards looking forward to doing couple of things to it now that I live in the sunshine state. Keep up the good work!
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Damn, thanks everyone! Nice to hear some positive feedback on the stock height. This thing drives too nice to have to worry about all that comes along with being lowered.

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I've used 3M speed glaze and my buffer at like 1500 RPM'S with a yellow wool pad not a foam pad those make to much heat and will burn the clear shield.
That's good to know, thanks. I didn't realize they could be 'repaired'. It'd be nice to not have to remove it.
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Nothing new here, just new shots...






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Looking great ucf! The paint is gleaming in the sun - I need some shades.............
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Looking great ucf! The paint is gleaming in the sun - I need some shades.............
Haha, thanks! Gotta love a black car...on the day it's washed at least
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Car look great what size tire u running


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