Persephone is done! - lots of mods, lots of pics!!
04-30-2006, 03:48 PM
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Persephone is done! - lots of mods, lots of pics!!
Hey guys,
My car is pretty much done on an aesthetic level... FINALLY! I'll be doing the sound system next but I wanted to post up some pics of what I've gotten so far. I washed her yesterday and took some pics. Unfortunately, I didn't have a great place to take them at, so I did it in my driveway.
I've got a ton of mods on this car -- my signature pretty much speaks for them all. If you've got any questions about any of the mods, let me know. And now, on with the show:
What do y'all think?
My car is pretty much done on an aesthetic level... FINALLY! I'll be doing the sound system next but I wanted to post up some pics of what I've gotten so far. I washed her yesterday and took some pics. Unfortunately, I didn't have a great place to take them at, so I did it in my driveway.
I've got a ton of mods on this car -- my signature pretty much speaks for them all. If you've got any questions about any of the mods, let me know. And now, on with the show:
What do y'all think?
04-30-2006, 04:05 PM
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Looking good, I like the black emblems. 
What kinda bulbs do you have in the fogs and do you have any pictures of the fogs on at night...
I am debating on either going with a yellow or a super white color..
What kinda bulbs do you have in the fogs and do you have any pictures of the fogs on at night...
I am debating on either going with a yellow or a super white color..
04-30-2006, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by zax123
What do y'all think?
this photo of the ronjon rear makes it look better than i had thought. i always thought the ronjon rear was ugly but i guess it looks good at the right angle. nice work overall man! im jealous. and whered you get the emblems?
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04-30-2006, 07:07 PM
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Hey guys,
Thanks for the compliments! I'm loving the look for sure. I didn't go with the polished lip because I really wanted to stay classy without any bling bling component whatsoever. Of course it's a matter of taste. I agree that it would look better with darker tint but I'm trying to stay legal in that department.
And it hurts to say it but the "mud" is actually salt stains. I've driven my car for two winters but with all the mods she's got on her, she's not going to see another winter. Enough is enough. Anyone have a '94 Accord they wanna sell me as a winter beater?
Oh, and I painted the emblems... lotsa paint work... doesn't hold up very well unfortunately... will have to find a more permanent solution one day.
Thanks for the compliments! I'm loving the look for sure. I didn't go with the polished lip because I really wanted to stay classy without any bling bling component whatsoever. Of course it's a matter of taste.
I agree that it would look better with darker tint but I'm trying to stay legal in that department. And it hurts to say it but the "mud" is actually salt stains. I've driven my car for two winters but with all the mods she's got on her, she's not going to see another winter. Enough is enough.
Anyone have a '94 Accord they wanna sell me as a winter beater? Oh, and I painted the emblems... lotsa paint work... doesn't hold up very well unfortunately... will have to find a more permanent solution one day.
04-30-2006, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by zax123
Hey guys,
Thanks for the compliments! I'm loving the look for sure. I didn't go with the polished lip because I really wanted to stay classy without any bling bling component whatsoever. Of course it's a matter of taste.
Oh, and I painted the emblems... lotsa paint work... doesn't hold up very well unfortunately... will have to find a more permanent solution one day.
Thanks for the compliments! I'm loving the look for sure. I didn't go with the polished lip because I really wanted to stay classy without any bling bling component whatsoever. Of course it's a matter of taste.
Oh, and I painted the emblems... lotsa paint work... doesn't hold up very well unfortunately... will have to find a more permanent solution one day.
you might want to colormatch the body kit that is way off! let me guess you ordered it painted. i made that same mistake. have the color blended you wont regret it.
05-01-2006, 07:10 AM
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Use Bulldog paint adhesive first.
Originally Posted by PoochaKannInc
No problem...I was just curious to know your reason. By the way, I'm feeling you with the emblems. I have four coats of paint, and three of clearcoat on mine, and it is starting to get a little chipped when you look up close. It has been about 6-8 months though.
05-01-2006, 07:32 AM
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lilvinny and poocha,
I tried to do the paint and clearcoat thing and when I sprayed on the clearcoat, the paint started bubbling. I let the paint dry overnight too... I had to sand down and start all over. Do you guys have specific paint to recommend? lilvinny, if I use the Bulldog, do I still have to use a primer?
I tried to do the paint and clearcoat thing and when I sprayed on the clearcoat, the paint started bubbling. I let the paint dry overnight too... I had to sand down and start all over. Do you guys have specific paint to recommend? lilvinny, if I use the Bulldog, do I still have to use a primer?
05-01-2006, 08:33 AM
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The shop that did my kit seems to swear by bulldog paint adhesive for painting ANY plastics or polyurethane. As he says, it causes the paint to "stick" and prevent flaking or peeling.
I don't know if primer is needed after the adhesive or not. Since its only plastic and no real "work" is needed for dings/chips, you may not need to prime.
I don't know if primer is needed after the adhesive or not. Since its only plastic and no real "work" is needed for dings/chips, you may not need to prime.
Originally Posted by zax123
lilvinny and poocha,
I tried to do the paint and clearcoat thing and when I sprayed on the clearcoat, the paint started bubbling. I let the paint dry overnight too... I had to sand down and start all over. Do you guys have specific paint to recommend? lilvinny, if I use the Bulldog, do I still have to use a primer?
I tried to do the paint and clearcoat thing and when I sprayed on the clearcoat, the paint started bubbling. I let the paint dry overnight too... I had to sand down and start all over. Do you guys have specific paint to recommend? lilvinny, if I use the Bulldog, do I still have to use a primer?
05-01-2006, 08:35 AM
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Darn, I wish I'd known about this stuff before. Taking off the RJ bumper is a bit of a pain. Oh well, maybe I'll do it at the beginning of next year. Thanks guys.
Thanks guys.
05-01-2006, 10:11 AM
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That is one sweet looking TL!! The black rims really give it that aggressive race look.
One problem when you clean up that salt/dirt you have to switch up the pedeals too. Since you’re down there.
One problem when you clean up that salt/dirt you have to switch up the pedeals too. Since you’re down there.
05-01-2006, 11:52 AM
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Jumpman,
Thanks! Here's a link to the page on my site that has a couple pics where you can see the PS2 in the glovebox:
http://www.robertcotran.com/persephone/navi.php?page=6
Thanks! Here's a link to the page on my site that has a couple pics where you can see the PS2 in the glovebox:
http://www.robertcotran.com/persephone/navi.php?page=6
05-01-2006, 12:42 PM
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Wow....that looks great! How do you like the General's? I have them as well 245/35/19 and so far I couldn't be happier. For the price, they are an amazing tire.....sure as hell beats the stock Michelin's.....those are junk!
05-01-2006, 12:45 PM
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I really like the Generals! They perform extremely well for that price and they are comfortable and relatively quiet. I have the same size. Actually I might have 235/35/19... can't remember. :P
I have the same size. Actually I might have 235/35/19... can't remember. :P
05-01-2006, 12:51 PM
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Not feeling the blacked out rims at all. There needs to be at least some contrast IMO. And to go with that whole theme only to have 55/35 windows? Maybe your providence has some laws against tinting so disregard that. Other than that, great mods on a great car.
05-01-2006, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by zax123
Mike,
Where do I get pedals? What do you have? Got a link?
Where do I get pedals?
What do you have? Got a link? I don't have a pic of mine but JoganJani has the same ones in his pics.
http://www.ultimatepedals.com/home.htm
05-04-2006, 04:57 PM
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Funk that, I think it looks so unique and Serious. The look really gives your car some balls. Props for pulling it off. I Def need some hi res pics of the whole car fro a few steps back, just so I can put them on the site, please. I love this look so much.
05-04-2006, 05:04 PM
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I'm not feeling the rims. You should've gone with a chrome lip for contrast. Other then that, everything else looks great (just gotta clean the mud off your pedals... time to bring out a toothbrush).
05-04-2006, 05:22 PM
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Thanks Ron,
The weather here has been crap since then. Next time I clean the car, I'll take some more good pics and send 'em your way.
The weather here has been crap since then. Next time I clean the car, I'll take some more good pics and send 'em your way.
05-04-2006, 09:33 PM
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Looking good there in Montreal!!!! ONe of the first Ronjon kits I have seen in Canada. So how much did the whole body kit cost you??? Would you know how much just for the front RJ bumper would cost??
05-04-2006, 10:04 PM
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Hey Zax123,
I would suggest powder coating instead of paint for the emblems.
This stuff is lot more resilient then paint and imprevious to chemicals.
just have to find a local powder coating shop
Best regards
frenchnew
I would suggest powder coating instead of paint for the emblems.
This stuff is lot more resilient then paint and imprevious to chemicals.
just have to find a local powder coating shop
Best regards
frenchnew
Originally Posted by zax123
Hey guys,
Thanks for the compliments! I'm loving the look for sure. I didn't go with the polished lip because I really wanted to stay classy without any bling bling component whatsoever. Of course it's a matter of taste. I agree that it would look better with darker tint but I'm trying to stay legal in that department.
And it hurts to say it but the "mud" is actually salt stains. I've driven my car for two winters but with all the mods she's got on her, she's not going to see another winter. Enough is enough. Anyone have a '94 Accord they wanna sell me as a winter beater?
Oh, and I painted the emblems... lotsa paint work... doesn't hold up very well unfortunately... will have to find a more permanent solution one day.
Thanks for the compliments! I'm loving the look for sure. I didn't go with the polished lip because I really wanted to stay classy without any bling bling component whatsoever. Of course it's a matter of taste.
I agree that it would look better with darker tint but I'm trying to stay legal in that department. And it hurts to say it but the "mud" is actually salt stains. I've driven my car for two winters but with all the mods she's got on her, she's not going to see another winter. Enough is enough.
Anyone have a '94 Accord they wanna sell me as a winter beater? Oh, and I painted the emblems... lotsa paint work... doesn't hold up very well unfortunately... will have to find a more permanent solution one day.
05-05-2006, 07:56 AM
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Hey ed,
I'm not sure what I paid, it was almost a year ago.
I'll have to admit that I paid "too much". I could have ordered the kit from RJ directly, had it painted at a local shop and installed it myself. It's really not difficult. I've since taken the bumper off and stored it in winter and put it back on myself. Really not complicated compared to some of the other stuff I've done on my car. I would take a look at Ron's site and base your estimates on that. Get a local paint shop to do the painting. I went out of town to get it done and I regret it, they weren't the best place in the world by any means.
frenchnew,
Hello fellow Quebecer! Do you have any idea where I could find a powder coating shop in the Montreal area? I'll definitely get it done, my emblems and plastic trim on the bumper and hood are chipping already.
I'm not sure what I paid, it was almost a year ago.
I'll have to admit that I paid "too much". I could have ordered the kit from RJ directly, had it painted at a local shop and installed it myself. It's really not difficult. I've since taken the bumper off and stored it in winter and put it back on myself. Really not complicated compared to some of the other stuff I've done on my car. I would take a look at Ron's site and base your estimates on that. Get a local paint shop to do the painting. I went out of town to get it done and I regret it, they weren't the best place in the world by any means.frenchnew,
Hello fellow Quebecer!
Do you have any idea where I could find a powder coating shop in the Montreal area? I'll definitely get it done, my emblems and plastic trim on the bumper and hood are chipping already.
