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Old Jun 11, 2005 | 04:58 PM
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Well I finally upgraded my 1mp camera to a 5mp and figured Id show off my new modifications...

1. clear corners, looks much better than the orange.
2. side moldings removed for a cleaner look
3. black Z06 wheels ofcourse, 17x9.5/18x10.5
4. 3" outlet dual dual exhaust tips
5. blacked out rear filler panel
6. LS WON vanity plate

Im dropping my car off to the body shop to get my WS9 Outlaw hood painted and installed. After that its all about saving for FI.







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Old Jun 11, 2005 | 05:08 PM
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Looks great, I'd suggest while at the body shop...Have them paint the lower facia around the exhaust tips black to match your theme.

I think it would look awesome
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Old Jun 11, 2005 | 05:15 PM
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Looks great, I'd suggest while at the body shop...Have them paint the lower facia around the exhaust tips black to match your theme.

I think it would look awesome
I really wanted to do that with gloss black, but If its more than $100 Ill probably pass. The hood is gonna cost a bit since they have to blend it in the fenders and stuff and Im running low on cash...
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Old Jun 11, 2005 | 06:15 PM
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I worked at a body shop... cost $12 for materials to paint the lower part of the bumper. Not sure what they would have charged a normal person, but it shouldnt be too expencive either way. I love mine. The color is a semi-gloss we found in a GM paint book. To me, getting this done is a must
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Old Jun 11, 2005 | 06:24 PM
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i totally agree with painting the bottom rear section; but regardless, everything looks very clean
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Old Jun 11, 2005 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by DANSBIRD
I worked at a body shop... cost $12 for materials to paint the lower part of the bumper. Not sure what they would have charged a normal person, but it shouldnt be too expencive either way. I love mine. The color is a semi-gloss we found in a GM paint book. To me, getting this done is a must
I could do $12.

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i totally agree with painting the bottom rear section; but regardless, everything looks very clean
Thanks!
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Old Jun 11, 2005 | 07:04 PM
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IMO, id go black accents all around.... the bird on the front, pontiac letters on the headlight, id say the Trans Am decals, but i see you removed them, and defintely the PONTIAC on the back. The rims would bring out the black accents in a great way. Im biased though b/c i have all of this done to mine, w/ the exception of the black rims, but they are coming.... o yes, they are coming. cardomain - dansbrd


BTW, i wasnt tryin to make it sound like i was tellin you what to do w/ your car... it looks great just the way it is. i love the rims too
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Old Jun 11, 2005 | 08:26 PM
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Looks great, love the rims. I would also go with black accents like everyone else said.
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Looks clean and smooth...I agree that the lower facia would look sweet in gloss black.
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Old Jun 11, 2005 | 09:29 PM
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I appreciate everyones compliments and opinions.

I have to tell you guys I hate decals though!!! I actually like the clean look of
a debaged F-body.

I almost forgot, I am going to paint my calipers eventually for some added bling. Ill probably go red to match the taillights and give the car more color.
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Where did you get your tips?
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Looks great. I'd leave the bumper as is.
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Old Jun 12, 2005 | 03:40 PM
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Where did you get your tips?
$50 shipped from ebay. Theyre just a plain jane brand, but look nice and you cant beat the price either. If you want the link, just pm me...
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looks sweet. where are you located? im in troy
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