i recently was thinking of getting a CF hood but, scratched that idea and went to repaint the hood along with the grille. and since my front bumper and headlights weren't in the best of shape, i spruced them up a bit. all the paint was done by a local shop named J&R Body works and the headlights were cleared and blacked by Rego Sport Tuning in Glendale, Ca. all of the work is well-done.

tell me what you think.





a hood reflection showing downtown SD.



















edit: please excuse the big ass pics. Photobucket has been fucking up on me lately. my settings are correct but it still loads big and little pictures.

 

i hate you.

 

hey man. what's with the lack of red lettering?

 

Very nice should of had them paint the mud flaps also.

 

^i'm actually thinking of doing without them. imo, they look decent on an NBP as long as you keep them Armor All'd.

 

Looks like your headlights have been "Lord Helmet-ized"

 

Are those chrome amber corners?


I still like the amber lit


Looks good.

Damb I have to repaint my Grill again, to many rock chips going down the 15fwy.

 

the work looks really well done...very nice and shiny too, like it's brand new! lovin the new look of your blackd out cl, along with the black window trim and handles... any plans on smoking the tails, or the top half?

 

nope. i'm not copying anyone. where is that dillhole anyways?

yeah. the top bulbs are chrome on the outside and blink amber. the bottom are the stock white since they before had the amber lense to shine through. i'm thinking of ordering those bulbs with the same treatment as the top ones have.

say it ain't so, Josh!

 

thanks, mang. at one time, i was trying on the Rockblockers. i decided to go without. i like my big ass red tails. and if i were to tint them, i think i would tint the bottom half. something different. for some reason, my pics are now in the correct size. Photobucket had better quit pulling this shit.

my blackout is complete!!

 

front end looks beautiful Luis. They did a great job! The CL without the amber diffuser in the corners make all the difference in the world! Your car now looks fresh and updated. I wouldnt even bother tinting the tails, thats just my opinion. If you bought the 03 tails no one would know what year your car is.

Are you planning on getting drilled/slotted rotors for the rears? The only problem with all that fresh paint is that you'll notice every single rock chip upfront. I often need to touch up my ronjon front grille because of the chips which is why ill be powdercoating it soon.

Nice work man, I always enjoy your threads!

 

very nice, good job by your paint man. ive got a ? is the ssm hard to match? coz my body shop said it so.

 

Looks killer mang! Love the headlight treatment. Your rims just look so damn good on NBP too. Did you roll your fenders yourself or have them done somewhere? Just noticed how aggressive the rear roll is in one of the picts. Good stuff!

 

The blackout look is absolutely stunning...

looks like a street racing mafia car.

 

thanks bro. i think i'll be going with slotted rotors when the time comes. i think both of us will end up getting an exhaust at the same time. unless you've got something up your sleeve.

thanks bro. NBP is fairly hard to put down too. this guy did a helluva job at it though. i feel like getting everything covered with a clear-bra.

 

nope. the CT drop is pretty mellow. so there is no need to roll fenders with my setup or for a camber kit. i am thinking of getting a coilover setup though. that or those Tein S-Tech springs.

thanks for that crazy comment, Tom.

 

Ah, it must be that your NBP shows the rear fender flare more. Interesting.

 

I really like the headlights. Its on my "to do list".. Car looks great all black!

 

Just wondering did you have the bumper resprayed too? How much was it?
I too want to respray my bumper (rear one though)

 

looks real good, i just love the body color grille! makes a big difference IMO

 

i have no idea what the cost would be out there on the East coast. i do think you would get a better idea by calling a couple of shops. i don't what kind of damage your bumper might have but, they may have to sand all the way down and start from there.

thanks, yo! i very much like this version of my grille better than the last.

BEFORE with glossy black paint only on the A and wings against grey:


AFTER the entire grille got the NBP treatment:

 

Clean NBP. Love your ride man.

 

but i really hate you.

 

^^ that was from my room mates s/n.

 

I love your headlights really really likey i wish i knew how i could do that how much was it to do the headlights???

 

Luis, car looks great. One quesiton, was it hard to black out the chrome trim around the windows? What kind of tape did you use? I'm looking to do that as well. Thanks man!

 

thats what a blacked out car would look like. mine is chrome and black

 

we'll be twins (more or less)


car looks great lu. How are you liking the wheels? I remember when you first got 'em you said you weren't particularly a huge fan of the style, but they grow on me the more i see 'em hope that's how it is for you too =P

 

 

Daaaaammmmnnnnnnnnn..... That looks sweet. I might have to copy you on the headlights. That is awsome!

 

the headlights look good, but kindof strange without a diffuser in there
but overall it looks awesome.
you definitely have one of my favorite NBP's

 

That is beautiful! Congratulations on the amazing looking CL!

 

Hotness! Love the look. Could be the cleanest NBP on the boards. We need those kind of hookups on the East Coast.

 

damn. i'm away for a little bit and you guys go nuts in here. even on a Friday night. i'm really flattered.
i sure hope so.
the shop i took them to charged $150. but it obviously costs more when they are still on the car and they have to take them off on back on.

 

sup man. when do i get to see the new CL-S? i used this exact tape. you just have to half it lengthwise and be patient while applying it on a clean surface.
http://www.amazon.com/Trimbrite-T900...9546422&sr=8-1

when i first saw them in person, i was kinda regreting it to some point. but yeah, like you said, they're growing on me. but i AM looking for the next set since i've always wanted mesh wheels. preferably 18s in black or gunmetal with a polished lip. come down for our big ass SD meet. i'm serious.

 

thanks yo. you can do what you like. it's your NBP hotness.

i am honestly grateful for all the great compliments. thanks fellas!

 

unfortunately, it might take a LOT longer than i thought ...but thanks a lot...what are your other plans for the car?

 

nothing much. really. only real difference would be the exhaust. i've been thinking of going with a pair of Magnaflows. or if i find a good buy on a catback, i'll do that. i kinda would like the idea of a custom catback setup. other than that, probably replace stuff like lower drop, darker tint, hotter HIDs.

 

damn bro..seriously im in love with your car..i love it

 

looks great.

i'd have to say that those wheels are outdated though.