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Project OVRKILL: The BLING Phase!!!

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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 12:31 PM
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by LPE 403
Thanks James! It's not cheap, but it's relative to the quality. Roger would be a better source for that info

The accessories I (we) have planned around them will really set it off

Still waiting for the new bullet, so my spare time has been spent figuring what else I can do while everything's apart.

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Awesome man, I'll get in touch with them. I have never seen anything like that before, And I really like the way they turned out man!
Can't wait to see the finished product.

Also, congrats on the article from LSxTV
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by LT1Formula007
Awesome man, I'll get in touch with them. I have never seen anything like that before, And I really like the way they turned out man!
Can't wait to see the finished product.

Also, congrats on the article from LSxTV
Thanks James
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Old Apr 30, 2011 | 07:34 PM
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Threw some treads on the Fikse's today





Had to see how it looked so I rigged a simulated mounted position...I think it'll work


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Old May 1, 2011 | 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by LPE 403
Threw some treads on the Fikse's today





Had to see how it looked so I rigged a simulated mounted position...I think it'll work


WOW!! Those are BAD ***!! Good job man!
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Old May 3, 2011 | 10:26 AM
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beautiful work. You're 5 steps ahead of me!!! and it looks like you're doing it right...well done. BTW, I don't usually get all crazy over wheel colors...but I think your color wheels are the PERFECT color I've been looking for for my NBM TA. Thank YOU!!!!! I'm def subscribed looking forward to seeing more details!
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Old May 3, 2011 | 10:34 AM
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I agree, that color is great.. What color is that?
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Old May 3, 2011 | 10:37 AM
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Dark Speed Silver...aka titanium black...yeah I read the whole thread...hahaha

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Old May 3, 2011 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by 98_TA_EMLC
beautiful work. You're 5 steps ahead of me!!! and it looks like you're doing it right...well done. BTW, I don't usually get all crazy over wheel colors...but I think your color wheels are the PERFECT color I've been looking for for my NBM TA. Thank YOU!!!!! I'm def subscribed looking forward to seeing more details!
Lol, thanks!! The color is gorgeous. Dark at night/dusk and brightens up during the day. Can't wait to roll this thing out in the next month or so.

LOTS more to come in the upcoming weeks.... (maybe I can stretch 5 steps into 6 or 7 ) Stay tuned...
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Old May 3, 2011 | 04:28 PM
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WOW i will get those wheels when i paint my car
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Old May 8, 2011 | 02:54 PM
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Started to bolt together some things out back. Glad I painted those nasty yellow Bilsteins! .



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Love the attention to detail!! Awesome build!
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Old May 9, 2011 | 06:24 AM
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Old May 10, 2011 | 01:22 AM
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Old May 11, 2011 | 09:48 AM
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Box of bling showed up the other day...not much, but will add nicely to the supporting "layers".

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Old May 11, 2011 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by LPE 403
Box of bling showed up the other day...not much, but will add nicely to the supporting "layers".

Nice... is that chromed or powdercoated? Pics never do shiny stuff justice.
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Old May 11, 2011 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by The Alchemist
Nice... is that chromed or powdercoated? Pics never do shiny stuff justice.
Chrome...to your point you're right. Pics never do it justice.
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Old May 11, 2011 | 05:14 PM
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so what's the bottom line here?....are you going to be in Cocoa Beach on the 4th or what?
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Old May 11, 2011 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 2000_SS
so what's the bottom line here?....are you going to be in Cocoa Beach on the 4th or what?
Nope . You know who this **** works Ben, lol. Had a sponsored ride and everything . Problem is the new bullet....still waiting for schtuff!!!! Intake and tbody still being worked on....

Rumor is motor will visit the dyno by the end of month ....looks like the debut will have to be Camarofest here in Michigan on 4th of July weekend.

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