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stock --> showcar in 6 months?

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Old 02-09-2004, 06:45 PM
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Question stock --> "showcar" in 6 months?

Ok I've had the car less than 6 months and I think I'm done with my appearance mods - what do you think? (sorry just got the hood on last night, only pic I've got so far....)


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Old 02-09-2004, 06:48 PM
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Doesn't even look like the same car! Clear corners and rims really stand out.
Old 02-09-2004, 06:54 PM
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clear corners are a small mod that makes a huge difference, along with the smoked headlight mod (if thats what its called) Need more pics though. I noticed you have hockey stipes? Hard to see but I bet those look good too
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looks good you need a drop big time though; way too much wheel well space there.
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Definitely needs to be lowered. Aftermarket wheels might look better with the ground effects. They look custom, the wheels look stock. Just my opinion.
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Yeah, if you're looking to win shows or something, different wheels (CHROME) would really set it off. With that body kit, you definitely need to lower it a bit. It just looks a bit odd- like it should be lower. Sweet ride, nonetheless!
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Looks great. Major difference. If you didn't want to go after market some chrome Z06 wheels would look awesome.
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Nice! yep, need lowering and chrome wheels.. Might as well get used to it, the mods never end
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Mods never end! Definitely lower, even with the ground effects. Hotchkis makes a 1" kit that would probably work well with ground effects. If not, Eibach Pro Kit. The sportlines would probalby be too low with ground effects.

What's the engine bay look like?? If you're going show, it's got to be as clean or cleaner than the exterior! Just ask Steve!

Also, anything done to the interior? Judges will look at that as well.
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Default using show car too loosely!!!!

thanks for the reviews guys - yeah I agree the car is definitely a long ways (and a lot of $$$) away from really being a showcar - I think I used that term too loosely . chrome 18's, a 1" drop and a new interior (I hate to admit it I have that disgusting zebra-safari tan cloth ) would be a step in the right direction, but for now I'm happy with the progress
Anyone want to sell me some black leather seats?
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Looks pretty good, I don't really care for the headlight covers, the smoked headlights look alot better imo. But keep up the good work.
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yeah the zr1s are not a "show car" wheel in my opinion



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