Loki's Modified 2004 WDP
07-31-2005, 12:45 PM
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Here are some updated day shots, with the sun shining on the headlights, these are the last pictures I will take, until the wheels and grille and chips are taken care of. So hopefully they can give you a good idea of what I'm doing with the car.
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07-31-2005, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by levyfresh
Just doesnt match the car that well...I agree with whoever said that might look good on NBPWait until I'm finished, I have done everything for a reason, all these modifications will compliment eachother rather than take away from the car as a whole.
07-31-2005, 11:38 PM
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Have you noticed any reduction in your field of vision while driving at night?
I have been contemplating this modification.
It's coming along man....looking forward to seein the rims.
I have been contemplating this modification.
It's coming along man....looking forward to seein the rims.
08-01-2005, 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted by ACCURATEin
Have you noticed any reduction in your field of vision while driving at night?
I have been contemplating this modification.
It's coming along man....looking forward to seein the rims.
I have been contemplating this modification.
It's coming along man....looking forward to seein the rims.
08-01-2005, 02:28 AM
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how much did you pay for the smoked headlight mod?
Glendale isn't far from my house..
btw, your car looks great
I got the same color and the kit.
Glendale isn't far from my house..
btw, your car looks great
I got the same color and the kit.
08-01-2005, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by rondog
you're painting the grille trim black? you should really think about painting the hood trim and "V" shaped trim same as the wdp paint, it'll look more sporty, but painting that stuff black will make the whole, grille look huge.
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08-01-2005, 01:06 PM
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I agree with rondog on this - I dunno why, but I don't like the black painted grille trim... so far I think I've only seen this done on an anthracite, so it may look different on a WDP (especially because you're going for the w/b theme).
But, looking at the TSX's with color matched grilles, I think it would look better if you go with rondog's suggestion. You can still do the acura logo in black, which will give it a "floating" logo look, and match the black "acura" bumper lettering and the headlights.
BTW, good call on the blacked out housing. i think it looks better that way on a WDP.
But, looking at the TSX's with color matched grilles, I think it would look better if you go with rondog's suggestion. You can still do the acura logo in black, which will give it a "floating" logo look, and match the black "acura" bumper lettering and the headlights.
BTW, good call on the blacked out housing. i think it looks better that way on a WDP.
08-01-2005, 07:25 PM
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I was going to paint the center bar, the inner parts all WDP, and just have the chrome border on the top and bottom be gloss black, and also the ACura symbol. I think that will look good, what do you guys think??
Also, I just went and picked up my tires today, 245/35/19 Toyo T1-R for under $750 with no tax, unbelievable price, but you gotta pick them up.
Here's a shot of them...
Ok I know its scary taking pictures of tires, but come on I'm excited to get this car done!!
Also, I just went and picked up my tires today, 245/35/19 Toyo T1-R for under $750 with no tax, unbelievable price, but you gotta pick them up.
Here's a shot of them...
Ok I know its scary taking pictures of tires, but come on I'm excited to get this car done!!
08-06-2005, 12:22 AM
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Update with Wheels
My comptuter, a custom Falcon Northwest PC, died on me, and I lost all my data and all my pictures, however I got the tires mounted on Thursday, and I wanted to share at least one picture with you until the brakes and new Acura Center caps get installed. This car is starting to look stunning, all that remains are the front and rear BBK, the AEM CAI got installed yesterday, the comptech exhaust will be installed in the next couple of weeks and the grille is getting painted as well...Tell me what you guys think now, I got screwed on volks, and decided to save cash and just get the insypres... heh crazy huh
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Toyo T1-R 245/35/19
Ronjon Insypre 19x8.5 Satin Silver
Full SPC front and rear Camber Kit
I have special Acura Logo center caps coming, the acura logo is a brushed aluminum against a black background that will be on the wheels, when I install my brake kit in the next week or so...
08-06-2005, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Lokius
Last ones till she is completed.... Hope you enjoy them boys 
that car !!!
08-07-2005, 12:57 PM
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I appreciate the comments guys, exhaust and brakes I think will make this car.. The grille painting will be minimal, nothing to exciting, just going to try to make the 'A' logos on the front and back stand out.
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08-09-2005, 03:09 PM
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headlight question
loki, i like how it's coming along and what you plan on doing. i was wondering if you could tell me where to go or call about getting the amber removed from my front corners, i want the all silver in there and it's driving me crazy. i can't find a place to do this anywhere.
08-09-2005, 03:54 PM
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First off, 2evil05, about the headlights, I got them done in Glendale CA, there are a couple threads about teh location. If you are located in CA, I bet you could just ship your headlights to them. The shop is shady, but the guys there are great and they do a great job.
Rego Sport in Glendale, CA.
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Unfortunately my grille and paint work on the front bumper wont be done in time for the meet, so I decided to hold off on that till next week. I did however pick up my Sun hyperground MR voltage system and grounding kit. Both items cost me around $239.99, which is $2 over cost. My buddy works for a wholesaler here, I got a great deal on them.
I will be hooking them up tonight, and will tell you how they work out. Exhaust is going to wait, I'm awaiting my brakes to ship out. I will have everything done before August 20th for sure.. Keep you all updated
Rego Sport in Glendale, CA.
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Unfortunately my grille and paint work on the front bumper wont be done in time for the meet, so I decided to hold off on that till next week. I did however pick up my Sun hyperground MR voltage system and grounding kit. Both items cost me around $239.99, which is $2 over cost. My buddy works for a wholesaler here, I got a great deal on them.
I will be hooking them up tonight, and will tell you how they work out. Exhaust is going to wait, I'm awaiting my brakes to ship out. I will have everything done before August 20th for sure.. Keep you all updated
08-10-2005, 07:25 PM
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Loki- What do you mean about the shop Rego Sport in Glendale being Shady??? I was thinking about going down there but really am not sure now that you said they were shady!!!
08-10-2005, 07:51 PM
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Loki- What do you mean about the shop Rego Sport in Glendale being Shady??? I was thinking about going down there but really am not sure now that you said they were shady!!!
08-10-2005, 08:47 PM
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The area was shady, the location that is. Harry and everyoen there was extremelly nice and I sat around and read a book for half the time and shot the shit with them the other half. Great guys, great work. It's a hole in the wall though, so be warned.
----Update---
My brakes wont be hear until after the meet, so I went ahead and put my Acura Center caps on and took a couple more pictures. I will have a caliper, rotor and everythign else from teh brake kit in my hands in teh next couple days, so I will take some pictures of that as well.
Next post will also include pictures of my Sun Voltage and Ground system as well as the AEM CAI modified
Get ready!
----Update---
My brakes wont be hear until after the meet, so I went ahead and put my Acura Center caps on and took a couple more pictures. I will have a caliper, rotor and everythign else from teh brake kit in my hands in teh next couple days, so I will take some pictures of that as well.
Next post will also include pictures of my Sun Voltage and Ground system as well as the AEM CAI modified
Get ready!
08-10-2005, 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Lokius
The area was shady, the location that is. Harry and everyoen there was extremelly nice and I sat around and read a book for half the time and shot the shit with them the other half. Great guys, great work. It's a hole in the wall though, so be warned.
----Update---
My brakes wont be hear until after the meet, so I went ahead and put my Acura Center caps on and took a couple more pictures. I will have a caliper, rotor and everythign else from teh brake kit in my hands in teh next couple days, so I will take some pictures of that as well.
Next post will also include pictures of my Sun Voltage and Ground system as well as the AEM CAI modified
Get ready!
----Update---
My brakes wont be hear until after the meet, so I went ahead and put my Acura Center caps on and took a couple more pictures. I will have a caliper, rotor and everythign else from teh brake kit in my hands in teh next couple days, so I will take some pictures of that as well.
Next post will also include pictures of my Sun Voltage and Ground system as well as the AEM CAI modified
Get ready!