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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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A work in progress....

Just small touches here and there thus far alot more coming soon.

Have some shimmy when stopping so new rotors and pads are getting bought next.

Rims will probably follow those

And then suspension work will finish the exterior stuff

Will see where I go from there.......

So here are the pics

35% Front 20% Rear windows and rear window 5% on the eyebrow






Switched out the exhaust tips


The shift plate was scratched up pretty bad so repainted it


How I keep her clean
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 05:37 PM
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Love the color! So you are not getting any kits for it, as far as OEM or WW?
I need to paint my shift plate....just don't know what color...chrome???
Oh and I hope you do know not to use glass cleaner on your tinted windows or your tint will start looking yellowish with time. Just a headsup!
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 05:37 PM
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 05:41 PM
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No I use window cleaner and newspaper on external windows only, Inside windows only get wiped down with slightly damp microfiber.

I am not a big body kit fan so I will probably leave it stock I plan to get rid of the gold stripe on the side though I really hate that it doesnt mesh well with anything on the car unless I go with bronze rims.
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 05:47 PM
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nice ...dont see man 02-03 FPR out on the road
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by CL Platano
nice ...dont see man 02-03 FPR out on the road
I know but when I first bought it I show up at the job to realize one of our new TSgts had one luckily she retired a few months later so my exclusivity returned LOL
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 05:51 PM
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Any suggestions on rear rotors I really want the racing brake fronts with the HPS Pads but what should I get for the rears?
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 07:33 PM
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Any opinions on how these would look on my car?
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 08:21 PM
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Car looks great! Good job on the detail. I think the rims will look good with your ride. I would get an OEM kit and a drop first though. A cheap mod that you can also do is to paint your cat back exhaust black. No one likes to see rust
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by death
Car looks great! Good job on the detail. I think the rims will look good with your ride. I would get an OEM kit and a drop first though. A cheap mod that you can also do is to paint your cat back exhaust black. No one likes to see rust
I appreciate the tip I think I will do that because I hate seeing all that rust too.

I learned a lesson about buying used cars from the northeast with this vehicle but all in all I am very satisfied.
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 12:53 AM
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nice ride.....but that all you have to clean......if i posted pics of all my cleaning stuff i would have to put no 56k in the title.....
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 12:55 AM
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also what did you use to paint the gate its looks good.....
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by dreem1er
also what did you use to paint the gate its looks good.....
My boy let me use the paint I dont recall what kind it was but the color is called carbon I beleive it is either model car paint or just regualr spray paint.
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 11:55 AM
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Ahh another FPR, we are a rare breed. I barely see any around here.

Good luck with the progress
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 12:25 PM
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is it FPR? i thought the 03 was Redondo Red, whats the color code?
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Phrosttz0
is it FPR? i thought the 03 was Redondo Red, whats the color code?
where would the color code be listed?
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 02:49 PM
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door panel, front driver side
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 04:38 PM
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Any rotor suggestions I want racing brake fronts what should I do for rears?
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 04:44 PM
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heeltoe has matching rears, i cant remember what they are called though, e-mail him and see

i was gonna get that setup but $$$$$$$ > me
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 04:54 PM
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ebc>then all
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by MurdaZ
ebc>then all
Ebc? Link?

And the thread heeltoe has specifically says that if its not listed they dont have it and dont pm about something thats not there.
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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color code= R522P
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by PiZauL
Ahh another FPR, we are a rare breed. I barely see any around here.

Good luck with the progress
you know we should start a rule that states any FPR pics have to have chicks in it.....
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 09:47 AM
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No answers on the rotor question??
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 04:18 PM
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You can't go wrong with Rotora's. I have slotted Rotora's on all 4 corners and have had no issues. Excellerate will hook you up.
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by dreem1er
you know we should start a rule that states any FPR pics have to have chicks in it.....
lol, look what i've done!
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by dreem1er
you know we should start a rule that states any FPR pics have to have chicks in it.....
So you telling me you cant clearly see boosted jacks wife in my passenger seat??? Geez someone needs glasses
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 03:34 PM
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I've never seen the slanted 3A tips, they look good.
You should paint the exhaust like someone said. It really hides it and the tips just float there.
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 09:39 PM
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from heeltoe to me:

we are temporarily not offering rears from Racingbrake. We can get matching centric rotors though.

those are the matching rotors i was talking about...

and i think those rims u posted look good!
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 08:49 PM
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well sadly due to the lack of willingness of the only local acura dealers to accept third party warranties I had to part ways with my lovely FPR TL .

I am now the the proud owner of a 2008 White Lancer GTS that is fully equipped minus the fast key system.
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