phee

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thanks guys. im just itching for RWD. i really think the tl is more than i need luxury and size wise. probably going to downgrade when i get the chance

kneedragger87

I just got back from dropping the car off at the body shop. As soon as I gave them the keys, they pulled the car into a work bay and started sanding and prepping. I'm hoping that it is done in about a week.

Berner

Sick build man!!! Looking Great!!! Cant wait to see it after paint.

mrmako

If you make it out this way KD, you'll get a beer (and maybe I'll hook you up with a local)....

S14 n Tsx

They used to offer center caps back then but they stopped doing that.

remikinz

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any updates? Waiting for paint pictures for 4 days is driving me crazy lol

kneedragger87

^ They should have the hood and front fenders to me by Tuesday. The whole car, I'm hoping, is done this week. I'm excited to say the least.

phee

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aww saw u posted and came here ing

kneedragger87

Went to the shop today...

There was a clean Evo VIII sitting out front.




My car is being pushed into the paint booth this afternoon!

1slo23

What color did you decide on? Is going to match the engine bay or contrast it?

kneedragger87

That's the color that the body will have, the engine bay will remain the same blue. The roof will be a jet black.

mrmako

You're teasing us with the BMW, but thanks for the update...

kneedragger87

lol, I don't think the S13 will ever look as sexy as that BMW...

DarkSithCL

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awesome... thanks for the update!!!

...and I think ur s13 will be way cooler than the Bimmer, cuz you wont be seeing yourself on the road anywhere

phee

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pics of gtfo

remikinz

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I seriously cant wait to see this car done its going to be beautiful!!

kneedragger87

teranfon

Looks good!





Terry

jjashaa

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ooo, can't wait!

AsianRage

Thanks for the update. Looking forward to seeing the final reveal.

RaviNJCLs

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Man....that's going to look awesome.

You kept your wheels on as opposed to using the crap ones? I'm surprised. I would be worried about over spray getting on them.

SuperTrooper169

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Awesome!

mrmako

After all of the work you did to clean them.......That would suck ass

lifetimeofwar

Good choice, I love alpine white... and black roofs!

majin ssj eric

This car is going to look so amazing!!!

JS + XES

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come on! i can't wait!

civicdrivr

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kneedragger87

I here ya... I told the shop manager to put a jack under my car and take the wheels off when they started to spray. I got there yesterday and he said that they couldn't fit their jack under the car because it was too low. I check it out and they did an excellent job of covering everything up, so hopefully everything comes out without any over-spray.

BTW, the suspense is killing me.

Danil ACE

I don't really understand why you decided to keep your engine bay blue.

mrmako

It makes for an interesting contrast, IMO.....

Jacobpockros

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+1

SuperTrooper169

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^ On any other car I'd say no, but this is a modified 240SX. I just looks right. I think it's going to be very nice when it's done.

EuRTSX

That's fine for him because it's not your car

DarkSithCL

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me 2...

civicdrivr

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Im not sure what the blue is going to look like when its done, so Im just going to wait until then. My mind is saying it will actually be a nice contrast, as long as its kept clean.

Jacobpockros

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on second hand, i think it might look good

Costco

I don't understand why he's leaving his engine bay blue either. After all, it only takes 5, maybe 10 minutes max altogether to drop the engine, disconnect the exhaust piping to clear enough space, uninstall stuff like the master cylinders, vacuum lines, disconnect mounts for etc. etc. etc. then sand down/prep everything (another 5 minutes tops)

So yeah, why in the HELL would you leave that engine bay blue? What's wrong with you, kneedragger?

SOME people... sheesh

civicdrivr

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majin ssj eric

I think the engine bay would look better painted, but it would be alot more work for something you'd really hardly ever see.

It might make a difference when it comes time to sell the car though...

teranfon

I can't comment on the engine bay being left blue, as it's the OP's choice to do so. I'm sure it will look good regardless.

Preparing an engine bay for painting, however, is a long and tedious process. The correct way is to remove the engine, but even if it can be left inside the car, all other components need to be removed. Exhaust, fuel lines, accelerator linkage, electrical, radiator, battery, washer bottle, wiper motor, etc., etc.. Then the entire bay needs to be prepped as well. Very time consuming and expensive if someone is doing it for you.




Terry