rockstar143's '04 NBP progress thread (part deux continues after 6 year hiatus)
11-09-2011, 10:25 AM
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You can do whatever you please, my friend...
swoosh...I did post up those pics for him to mess with since I know he gets a kick out of it. Not my fiance...don't worry...and even if it was, It wouldn't bother me that other people also found her attractive. Ask guitarplayer
I keep begging him to put that girl back as his avatar (although have never confirmed it was his gf).
oh and THANK YOU...and if I told you what to do, it wouldnt' be YOUR work! It would be mine!
I LOVE where you accent the blue...
this is now my wallpaper
swoosh...I did post up those pics for him to mess with since I know he gets a kick out of it. Not my fiance...don't worry...and even if it was, It wouldn't bother me that other people also found her attractive. Ask guitarplayer
I keep begging him to put that girl back as his avatar (although have never confirmed it was his gf). oh and THANK YOU...and if I told you what to do, it wouldnt' be YOUR work! It would be mine!
I LOVE where you accent the blue...
this is now my wallpaper
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11-09-2011, 08:32 PM
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Veggie you got major skills bro....MADDDDDD PROPS !!!!!!
J...the car is looking PRESTINE !!!!
am drooling all over my keyboard....
J...the car is looking PRESTINE !!!!
am drooling all over my keyboard....
11-09-2011, 08:55 PM
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cool 'shops but
needs moar husky
needs moar husky
11-09-2011, 09:03 PM
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^^^ that domain doesnt work in Philippines....cant see the husky LOL
11-09-2011, 09:08 PM
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11-09-2011, 09:22 PM
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^^^ blocked ? talk about unregistered LOL....
11-10-2011, 09:56 AM
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Wow...you guys are awesome...
I LOVE my husky...GP...your Photoshop skills now explain that extremely gorgeous mystery girl that kept appearing in your avatar. pretty sure you got that from the Sears catalogue!
Swoosh, thanks buddy...I still love that side shot and what VM did with it. Gorgeous.
I LOVE my husky...GP...your Photoshop skills now explain that extremely gorgeous mystery girl that kept appearing in your avatar. pretty sure you got that from the Sears catalogue!
Swoosh, thanks buddy...I still love that side shot and what VM did with it. Gorgeous.
11-10-2011, 07:26 PM
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damn veggie....i need to send you more pix since ur in such a mood of "epicness" LOL
11-14-2011, 10:17 AM
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LOL...and most would say my car isn't aggressive enough... 
Thanks though!
PS, this weekend installed and dialed in my SPC rear upper camber arm. GREAT...so, instead of having the +45 offset rim on the back with a 20mm spacer and or the 2 bottom arm camber kit that pull the bottom of the wheel in, I have the upper one that pushes the top out and without a spacer and the +35 I was able to achieve the same look and have close to oem camber.
I'm also planning to get rid of the j power ebay front camber bolts and swap for the SPC ones. Eff that, no more cheap crap on my suspension. Will give me piece of mind.
I'm actually planning to potentially go with a 225 tire to be able to set the camber nice and straight and still not rub. Pluse, the tire is in stock and the 235 isn't (the continentals I was looking at).
In addition, this weekend...I was very close to taking off my ghost tails to change with my old stock reds...I wanted to open them up and VHT the turn signal area and maybe do carbon fiber on the bottom portion BUT, I decided against it...on NBP, I actually like the contrast and I don't want to cut my lights open.
Another ALMOST was that I was planning to do my brake calipers this weekend...part of me can't help but remember my 97 accord with the blue brake calipers and how "over it" I am. The painted calipers...so, looking for a sign on whether or not to touch it, i see a guy with a yukon, black and chrome rims and the teal blue calipers that looked UGLY! Then I see some dude turn the corner up ahead in an SI with red painted calipers and red painted emblems and thought...HMMMM....sign. Don't touch em. So, for now, I probably won't touch em...going to sleep on it for a while. I may eventually do it but I want to be sure. In taking a look at them, decided it was time to upgrade to my cmax golds on the rear (that's what I have in my brembos)...gotta love autozone...lifetime warranty on the pads including wear. I switch em every 20K miles.
Did my fiance's while I was at it. 8th gen accord...her rear brakes last 17K miles. That's it...changed at 17, 34 and now 51K miles.
just some randoms...also, met up with a forum member (nexson)...thought this was a cool pic. check out that badazz custom formed grill on his 4th gen. talented guy...
My boss said he was going to random drug test me after this parking job...I told him what a disservice I'd be doing to the whole office if I didn't park like this so that everyone could see my wheels from their seat
and loved this look of this at Markham last Wednesday. Had pulled the fuse on my drl module...I've since put it back on. I like the look.
Thanks though!
PS, this weekend installed and dialed in my SPC rear upper camber arm. GREAT...so, instead of having the +45 offset rim on the back with a 20mm spacer and or the 2 bottom arm camber kit that pull the bottom of the wheel in, I have the upper one that pushes the top out and without a spacer and the +35 I was able to achieve the same look and have close to oem camber.
I'm also planning to get rid of the j power ebay front camber bolts and swap for the SPC ones. Eff that, no more cheap crap on my suspension. Will give me piece of mind.
I'm actually planning to potentially go with a 225 tire to be able to set the camber nice and straight and still not rub. Pluse, the tire is in stock and the 235 isn't (the continentals I was looking at).
In addition, this weekend...I was very close to taking off my ghost tails to change with my old stock reds...I wanted to open them up and VHT the turn signal area and maybe do carbon fiber on the bottom portion BUT, I decided against it...on NBP, I actually like the contrast and I don't want to cut my lights open.
Another ALMOST was that I was planning to do my brake calipers this weekend...part of me can't help but remember my 97 accord with the blue brake calipers and how "over it" I am. The painted calipers...so, looking for a sign on whether or not to touch it, i see a guy with a yukon, black and chrome rims and the teal blue calipers that looked UGLY! Then I see some dude turn the corner up ahead in an SI with red painted calipers and red painted emblems and thought...HMMMM....sign. Don't touch em. So, for now, I probably won't touch em...going to sleep on it for a while. I may eventually do it but I want to be sure. In taking a look at them, decided it was time to upgrade to my cmax golds on the rear (that's what I have in my brembos)...gotta love autozone...lifetime warranty on the pads including wear. I switch em every 20K miles.
Did my fiance's while I was at it. 8th gen accord...her rear brakes last 17K miles. That's it...changed at 17, 34 and now 51K miles.
just some randoms...also, met up with a forum member (nexson)...thought this was a cool pic. check out that badazz custom formed grill on his 4th gen. talented guy...
My boss said he was going to random drug test me after this parking job...I told him what a disservice I'd be doing to the whole office if I didn't park like this so that everyone could see my wheels from their seat
and loved this look of this at Markham last Wednesday. Had pulled the fuse on my drl module...I've since put it back on. I like the look.
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11-14-2011, 12:20 PM
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Well...i do kinda feel like the front is very sensitive and twitchy when i go over uneven pavement. i ALREADY have a camber kit on it...but it's an ebay special cheapy...so I'm just swapping over to the SPC one.
11-14-2011, 05:26 PM
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holy huge house in the back right
car's looking clean
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11-14-2011, 11:00 PM
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the car is looking clean....btw you need to read this:
I noticed ur pad was wearing out uneven so took the liberty of posting this 
other than that I have HATED the drl module to the core....the sidemarkers look awesome....I always ride with either the following configs :P :
1> Sidemarkers only
2> Sidemarkers and lower fogs
you car does look very clean....and about the caliper paint, check this thread out:
tl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?p=13363092
Differences in wear between the inner and outer pads arise for two different reasons. The first is a car's tendency to "toe out" under breaking, that is, for the front half of a tire to move outward, the rear half inward. Because of this tendency, we compensate by giving cars a little toe-in in their alignment. This toeing places a little more load on the inner pad in a caliper mounted behind the axle.
The second reason for inner/outer wear differences has to do with floating caliper designs, such as used in the 944 and 944S. If the floating half of the caliper does not move absolutely freely, the fixed half's pad does a little more work. By the way, this is the reason 944's with a single pad wear sensor use it in the inside pad.
The second reason for inner/outer wear differences has to do with floating caliper designs, such as used in the 944 and 944S. If the floating half of the caliper does not move absolutely freely, the fixed half's pad does a little more work. By the way, this is the reason 944's with a single pad wear sensor use it in the inside pad.
other than that I have HATED the drl module to the core....the sidemarkers look awesome....I always ride with either the following configs :P :
1> Sidemarkers only
2> Sidemarkers and lower fogs
you car does look very clean....and about the caliper paint, check this thread out:
tl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?p=13363092
11-14-2011, 11:08 PM
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Nice updates man! Keep going.
11-15-2011, 09:42 AM
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Thanks fellas, very much...my tires would agree with you. this set still has decent tread left but the inside edge is nearly gone. I'm going somewhere different for my alignment this time (forum member that KNOWS what he's doing). I'm also swapping out my front camber kits so I'll have both SPC quality ones on the front and rear. I want my camber set to nearly OEM specs...no more burning tires g'dammit!
About the DRL's...honestly swoosh, with the yellow on black I think it looks great and it gives my car a focal point rather than just a black blob rolling...I like to see the reflection of the yellow on other cars.
About the calipers...I think i've seen that thread...I'm probably going to...but not certain. We shall see.
About the DRL's...honestly swoosh, with the yellow on black I think it looks great and it gives my car a focal point rather than just a black blob rolling...I like to see the reflection of the yellow on other cars.
About the calipers...I think i've seen that thread...I'm probably going to...but not certain. We shall see.
11-15-2011, 10:16 AM
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i drive with my ambers/hids on 24/7 because its obvious that people have a harder time seeing my black car compared to my prior silver cars.
those cmax pads will be going on my TL. $110 for front and rear? i'm gameeeeeeee
also, i would just fix your toe, and then see how your wear is. camber isn't supposed to be a type of wear, yes, extremes do that, but with the twitches your talking about, i'd bet money your toe is the issue
those cmax pads will be going on my TL. $110 for front and rear? i'm gameeeeeeee
also, i would just fix your toe, and then see how your wear is. camber isn't supposed to be a type of wear, yes, extremes do that, but with the twitches your talking about, i'd bet money your toe is the issue
11-15-2011, 01:10 PM
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I'm certain of it...which isn't a problem for adjustment, but I think I'm about too far gone so I'll have to start with a fresh set of tires. Not worth the expense to fix it for these. I got a year and 15K out of em...not too bad.
but i figured, if i'm going for the alignment and all the other stuff anyway, i might as well fix the camber while i'm at it. especially since it flushes out the rims pretty well.
but i figured, if i'm going for the alignment and all the other stuff anyway, i might as well fix the camber while i'm at it. especially since it flushes out the rims pretty well.
11-16-2011, 12:51 AM
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dont know how much SPC camber kit sells for but check here....a guy in Socal trying to get rid of em....i told him I got dibs for J, ur right to reject 
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/%2A%2A04-06-oem-wheels-spc-fr-camber-kit-838634/
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/%2A%2A04-06-oem-wheels-spc-fr-camber-kit-838634/
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11-16-2011, 10:17 AM
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Dude...you are the man, thank you, just posted on his thread asking him for his paypal addy. Honestly, About $165-175 shipped is the best I've found em for. This is a great deal.
Thank you thank you thank you thank you.
J.
firstborn kid will be called "swoosh".
official.
Thank you thank you thank you thank you.
J.
firstborn kid will be called "swoosh".
official.
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11-16-2011, 02:28 PM
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So, recently bought some backup engine covers for a little paint project I'd had in my mind, something to add some bling that wouldn't change my stealthy look unless the hood was open. First time I took my time and did everything by the book. I'll let the outcome speak for itself.
Bought my materials. $30.
Sanded and also taped up the little tabs on the top ones and the line that lines up with the black portion of the sides (you'll see).
wiped down with IPA
Primed it
ended up doing 2 coats of primer and 3 and 3 of color and clear
and the finished product.
Before and After
Honestly, I LOVE IT.
First time I took my time and did everything by the book. I'll let the outcome speak for itself. Bought my materials. $30.
Sanded and also taped up the little tabs on the top ones and the line that lines up with the black portion of the sides (you'll see).
wiped down with IPA
Primed it
ended up doing 2 coats of primer and 3 and 3 of color and clear
and the finished product.
Before and After
Honestly, I LOVE IT.
ill send u a pm
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Dude...you are the man, thank you, just posted on his thread asking him for his paypal addy. Honestly, About $165-175 shipped is the best I've found em for. This is a great deal.
Thank you thank you thank you thank you.
J.
firstborn kid will be called "swoosh".
official.
Thank you thank you thank you thank you.
J.
firstborn kid will be called "swoosh".
official.
but yeah I saw you were looking for the SPC and this seller was trying to sell his set....i dont know how much they go for so I was like
DIBSSSS for J and thought u can see if you like it and then buy it accordingly....
taking care of my peeps (your included Sean) where ever I am
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11-16-2011, 07:58 PM
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Looking great as always Jeremy!
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