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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 06:42 PM
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Default To install or not to install... new chrome part..

Well after 6 weeks at the chrome shop i got my chrome ABS bracket.. Since i got impatient and wanted my car back up I had another one powder painted charcoal grey metallic.. its very subtle but I like it..

Now my problem.. should I install the chrome one??? I worry about getting TOO much chrome.. hmmmm Here is how it looks:

<img src="http://members.aol.com/steven0932/chrome.jpg" alt=" - " />

plus it dosent help that this bracket is a royal PITA to remove and install.. lol..

Also the Sway bar brackets should be for sale soon since i replace it all with 35mm brackets with zircs..
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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 06:54 PM
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go for it,
chrome is the way to go
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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 07:22 PM
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You're just showing off!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

Of course you should install it. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" />
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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 08:11 PM
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I got dibs on the sway bar brakets!

As for the chrome ABS thingy - just tacky, way to much chrome, <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" /> I think you should just throw it into a box, address it to Glendale Heights, IL and be rid of it! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 08:51 PM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Xsta Z 28:
<strong>I got dibs on the sway bar brakets!

As for the chrome ABS thingy - just tacky, way to much chrome, <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" /> I think you should just throw it into a box, address it to Glendale Heights, IL and be rid of it! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">LOL.. you and Mark with the smart Ars answers!! Don't you guys know i AGONIZE over every mod????? lol.. I don't want TOO much chrome.. but i guess its sorta hidden.. keep in mind I currently have a powder painted one on there (matches AC Condensor bracket and it looks pretty good.. I suppose part of it is not wanting to do the R&R.. its a pain!.. but I paid for it so I guess I will put it on <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Does that make any sense? Im going for layers (like a parfait?) and textures.. i dont want all chrome (or i would have chromed the FIPK shroud).. it goes on tomorrow..

I sent the pictures of my new engine area to the guy at Super Chevy that shot my car... He wants to re-shoot the engine pics for the magazine on next Tuesday <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> -- It will be nice to put my "best foot forward" so to speak..

So Andy has work calmed down any? See my "new mods" post yet?

Youve got dibs on the Sway brackets.. they actually came out VERY nice <img border="0" alt="[pimp]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_pimp.gif" />
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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 08:59 PM
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do it! <img border="0" alt="[Burnout]" title="" src="graemlins/burnout.gif" />
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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 09:05 PM
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I guess that means I get a charcole powder coated one. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> Now I have to decide do I say with the powder coated black one or with the powder coated charcole one?? Decisions, decisions.
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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 09:10 PM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Poltergeist:
<strong>I guess that means I get a charcole powder coated one. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> Now I have to decide do I say with the powder coated black one or with the powder coated charcole one?? Decisions, decisions.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Dammit!!!! I swore I wasnt going to put it on.. but its so pretty and shiny.. i think its talking to me.. saying "bolt me on.. bolt me on"..

Is this nomal?? do your guys parts talk to you too???
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There you go again... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />

I do understand what your deciding, the bracket and abs unit are very similar, I still think it will look sweet though. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

Man you are driving me crazy with your mods, I can't start till December with mine.

A little extra chrome never hurt...

This is a Chevelle from the Super Chevy show that IMO has one of the nicest "over killed chromed" engine compartments, and still looks nice.

GO FOR IT STEVE!!!

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Old Sep 13, 2002 | 12:00 AM
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ditto... <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
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Old Sep 13, 2002 | 05:33 AM
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Steve, come on man, TOO MUCH CHROME?????? <img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" />
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Old Sep 13, 2002 | 02:28 PM
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Are you seriously asking this question??? Like you don't already know the answer!!

INSTALL IT!!!

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Old Sep 13, 2002 | 03:14 PM
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If you don't want to mess with it, send it to me and I will install it.
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Old Sep 13, 2002 | 03:55 PM
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One more for INSTALL!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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Old Sep 14, 2002 | 02:24 AM
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In order to decide, I must see them in person. Please ship them to me and I will let you know. I will charge a small decision making fee of a few chrome parts, haha! Seriously though, I say the chrome is always good!
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Old Sep 14, 2002 | 03:10 AM
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Install that bling bling gizmo already!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

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Old Sep 14, 2002 | 09:04 AM
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Default Re: To install or not to install... new chrome part..

...if ya installed them

show some pics, show some pics
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