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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 03:15 PM
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Well, I finally got around to doing the CETA mod today and I think my rear end is finally looking like I want it to, so I figured I'd show some pics of what it looked like when I bought it compared to now. Let me know what you think!

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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 03:41 PM
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love it, it came out great. the CETA+tips+3rd brake light give the back end a much better, more aggressive look. i just did the ceta mod and got my exhaust done about a week ago so i know how good it feels to get it all done.
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 03:53 PM
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looks great!

You just need tint now
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 03:59 PM
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It's on the list. lol.
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Originally Posted by Pitbull329
looks great!

You just need tint now
^what he said
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 04:32 PM
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Looks great. I'm kinda biased though
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 04:36 PM
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CETA was the last thing I did because I was on the fence about if I'd like it or not. I saw your pics in another thread and it made it an easy decision!
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Very clean. Looks good for sure.
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by skopers3
CETA was the last thing I did because I was on the fence about if I'd like it or not. I saw your pics in another thread and it made it an easy decision!
Yeah it was one of the last things I did also, but just because its my DD, and I was afraid of screwing it up, and having to live with it everyday

I just did the !door molding today, you should look into it. It's another easy appearance mod that makes it look cleaner
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Yeah it was one of the last things I did also, but just because its my DD, and I was afraid of screwing it up, and having to live with it everyday

I just did the !door molding today, you should look into it. It's another easy appearance mod that makes it look cleaner
I actually did the drivers side molding at the same time as the CETA. I did the badges a long time ago. The passenger's side is gonna have to wait, My hands are covered in blisters from getting that damn glue off!
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ive always been amazed at how much better these cars look with just alittle work looks great man
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Looks great man!
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Originally Posted by skopers3
I actually did the drivers side molding at the same time as the CETA. I did the badges a long time ago. The passenger's side is gonna have to wait, My hands are covered in blisters from getting that damn glue off!
Get yourself a terry towel, and use the sewed edges as a buffer between your fingers and the glue, then use goo gone to get the rest off. Your thumbs will thank you
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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Looks pimp! Now tint and tint your taillights and you're rear will look perfect on a silver vehicle! I should know.

I still regret never tinting my taillights on the Firehawk, would have looked better!


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I think the CETA mod is one of the best appearance mods you can do to a T/A. You guys that have done it, is it rattle can or are guys having it professionally done. I think it looks great.
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came out good
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 09:07 PM
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Just thought I'd let you know that the lady bird is looking pretty sexy. Damn! She just needs some tint and maybe a new look, like a new hood. And she'll need some new shoes, I know some nice rims out there. It looks amazing and I can't wait to show her off again in Spring 2010!
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by W8S SS
I think the CETA mod is one of the best appearance mods you can do to a T/A. You guys that have done it, is it rattle can or are guys having it professionally done. I think it looks great.
I did mine with a rattlecan
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I had mine professionally done

Due to the fact that I suck with rattle cans
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looks great! now get yourself a can of vht.
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