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Old May 12, 2013 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by MC MiYoung3269
Got the CF online. $35 for 4x5ft!
ebay?
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Old May 12, 2013 | 12:37 PM
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I'm not sure if it was a SE, I saw it for a few seconds while it was coming the other way.
Was it lowered? lol. What kinda wheels did they look like?

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ebay?
http://www.carbonfibervinyl.com/
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Old May 12, 2013 | 01:16 PM
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Minus whale wrap yo dix too,Simon.

What else you gonna wrap? Whole car lol
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Old May 12, 2013 | 01:21 PM
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Old May 12, 2013 | 01:43 PM
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Old May 12, 2013 | 05:16 PM
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damn thoes are nice pictures!!! you just need your foglights justin haha,,, oh yeahh guys so... i have a question ,, how do yall remove tree zap ? i tried goo-gone but didnt worked ,, do yall know of any other product that will or might.?
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Old May 12, 2013 | 05:27 PM
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how long did you leave googone(emmanuel LOL) on it?
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Old May 12, 2013 | 05:54 PM
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So I wanted to wrap my grill with that carbon fiber vinyl now is there any way I can get the grill off with out taking the whole bumber off?
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Old May 12, 2013 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by MC MiYoung3269
how long did you leave googone(emmanuel LOL) on it?
3seconds lol,, I wanted to take that shit off >:[ how long should I let the goo-gone sit?
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Old May 12, 2013 | 06:27 PM
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you can try 10-15 mins lol 3 seconds it won't do shit. It needs time to break down the crap. Or 5 mins if you're un patient lol
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Old May 12, 2013 | 06:36 PM
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I think it may have been lowered, rims where 5 spoke or mesh. It was the most beautiful TSX I've ever seen.
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Old May 12, 2013 | 09:35 PM
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lol sure it wasnt stockies? XD

Was it the one at the back?
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Old May 12, 2013 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by GeeCastle
So I wanted to wrap my grill with that carbon fiber vinyl now is there any way I can get the grill off with out taking the whole bumber off?
you have to remove the bumper in order to get to the grill.
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Old May 12, 2013 | 10:43 PM
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so what are we doing for ATB? are we meeting up somewhere and then rolling out like last time or every man for themselves? lol
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Old May 12, 2013 | 11:40 PM
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Nice pics, driving back from dc to nyc now
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Old May 13, 2013 | 12:04 AM
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Be safe Dennis
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Old May 13, 2013 | 12:08 AM
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For those who havent seen,here's the final outcome of my DIY.

If my vents go missing,im coming after you Daniel :p

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Old May 13, 2013 | 01:46 AM
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Would anyone be interested in CF diffusers/reflectors? Like what Dennis has.
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Old May 13, 2013 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by MC MiYoung3269
Would anyone be interested in CF diffusers/reflectors? Like what Dennis has.
You gon make diffusers?
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Old May 13, 2013 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by MC MiYoung3269
you can try 10-15 mins lol 3 seconds it won't do shit. It needs time to break down the crap. Or 5 mins if you're un patient lol
I hear it's bad to leave goo gone on the cars paint for too long...

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so what are we doing for ATB? are we meeting up somewhere and then rolling out like last time or every man for themselves? lol
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Be safe Dennis
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For those who havent seen,here's the final outcome of my DIY.
Nice job...
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Old May 13, 2013 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Bada$$VTEC
For those who havent seen,here's the final outcome of my DIY.

If my vents go missing,im coming after you Daniel :p

Now thats a true UCM

Much thanks to you guys for helping me with the install: Emm, Scotty, Marc, Emm's friend whos name I cant remember but lives next to that very sexy hot asian chick.
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Old May 13, 2013 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by EvilVirus
Now thats a true UCM

Much thanks to you guys for helping me with the install: Emm, Scotty, Marc, Emm's friend whos name I cant remember but lives next to that very sexy hot asian chick.
Haha no probs bro,you know im always down to help or let yall use my garage.

Btw his name is Garret,Marc & I used the turbo company to remember his name

the first time he told us. So if you remember garret turbo youll remember his name.
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Old May 13, 2013 | 10:26 AM
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We need pics Daniel!
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Old May 13, 2013 | 10:49 AM
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Yea they definitely weren't stock wheels. I don't think its the one in the back of the picture. The wheels were bigger then stock.
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Old May 13, 2013 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by TLDude876
We need pics Daniel!
I will see if I can post some today.
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Old May 13, 2013 | 11:13 AM
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hey daniel did you ever find out what the rattling sound was?
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Old May 13, 2013 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by TLDude876
We need pics Daniel!
I can tell u it looks sexy at the current height,

not too low. Just perfect if you want the function form look.
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Old May 13, 2013 | 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by bb0yblizzard
hey daniel did you ever find out what the rattling sound was?
yea we fixed it.
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Old May 13, 2013 | 01:24 PM
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top hat bushing upside down fail on us.... Me and Emm were trying to pry the bolt out like monkeys haha. Now I need some coils...
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Old May 13, 2013 | 01:27 PM
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Guess no one took a pix of Emm doing the monkey stance when he was cutting up his hood..........that would be hilarious
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Old May 13, 2013 | 02:20 PM
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Yes coils in your near future Scotty, give in to the peer pressure
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Old May 13, 2013 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by TLDude876
You gon make diffusers?
Just the overlay for them, but now that I look at the reflector I have.. I don't think it'll look right with the base orange lens lol Type S will work though...
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Old May 13, 2013 | 03:22 PM
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Just tested it out. Template needs to be extended a bit but overall it fits nicely.

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Old May 13, 2013 | 04:33 PM
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Is there some type of adhesive on the back of the cf vinyl?
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Old May 13, 2013 | 05:34 PM
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so what are we doing for ATB? are we meeting up somewhere and then rolling out like last time or every man for themselves? lol
Im curious also. I live in Katy so I will just head down 99 to the burg. Paid the $5 fee to show my car. Will be in a white slammed cu2.

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Old May 13, 2013 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by EvilVirus
Guess no one took a pix of Emm doing the monkey stance when he was cutting up his hood..........that would be hilarious
If Simon was there,he'd get every shot of us all lol
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Old May 13, 2013 | 07:32 PM
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for you ppl who decide to get teins lol


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Old May 13, 2013 | 07:39 PM
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Old May 13, 2013 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by VR1
Is there some type of adhesive on the back of the cf vinyl?
Not really adhesive. more of a sticky backing. If you've ever dealt with vinyl before then you'll know what I'm taking about. also no residue

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If Simon was there,he'd get every shot of us all lol
LOL those shots are gold. They turn out as the highlights of the pics XD
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Old May 13, 2013 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by bb0yblizzard
for you ppl who decide to get teins lol

http://youtu.be/oG3tUjPbcc8
acutally thats for the base and not the type s
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