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Old 05-12-2013, 12:31 PM
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Got the CF online. $35 for 4x5ft!
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Old 05-12-2013, 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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Old 05-12-2013, 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 05-12-2013, 01:21 PM
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Old 05-12-2013, 01:43 PM
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Old 05-12-2013, 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 05-12-2013, 05:27 PM
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how long did you leave googone(emmanuel LOL) on it?
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Old 05-12-2013, 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 05-12-2013, 05:59 PM
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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 05-12-2013, 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 05-12-2013, 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 05-12-2013, 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 05-12-2013, 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 05-12-2013, 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 05-12-2013, 11:40 PM
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Nice pics, driving back from dc to nyc now
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Old 05-13-2013, 12:04 AM
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Old 05-13-2013, 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 05-13-2013, 01:46 AM
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Would anyone be interested in CF diffusers/reflectors? Like what Dennis has.
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Old 05-13-2013, 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 05-13-2013, 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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For those who havent seen,here's the final outcome of my DIY.
Nice job...
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Old 05-13-2013, 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 05-13-2013, 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 05-13-2013, 10:26 AM
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We need pics Daniel!
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Old 05-13-2013, 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 05-13-2013, 10:52 AM
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We need pics Daniel!
I will see if I can post some today.
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Old 05-13-2013, 11:13 AM
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hey daniel did you ever find out what the rattling sound was?
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Old 05-13-2013, 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 05-13-2013, 11:19 AM
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hey daniel did you ever find out what the rattling sound was?
yea we fixed it.
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Old 05-13-2013, 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 05-13-2013, 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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Yes coils in your near future Scotty, give in to the peer pressure
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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 05-13-2013, 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 05-13-2013, 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 05-13-2013, 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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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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for you ppl who decide to get teins lol

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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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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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