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Fixed some fitment problems and cleaned it up

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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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Default Fixed some fitment problems and cleaned it up

I know most people have been pointing out that the front of my hood didnt meet the bumper properly like in the first picture.

I did fix it this past weekend as well as took the Hawk badge that i had and re-painted and also polished the bird emblem on it and re-cleared it (yes i know the car is not a hawk it never was meant to be but its the only nose emblem available to take away from the look of the hood meeting the bumper). plus while i had it out today i took some pics before the rain. let me know what you folks think. sorry for the slightly shoddy pics. (cant beat a free digicam)

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And here is another shot of the Smoothed rear bumper

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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 06:43 PM
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Looks good! I want a Bird too!
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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very nice!!!
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 11:19 PM
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awesome! love the bumper!
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 12:56 AM
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Looks great! But what's up with the stock catback?
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Brian2006
Looks great! But what's up with the stock catback?
i have a cut out under there and cops used to be **** around here. so when i am near one i Close the electric cut-out and am almost as quiet as stock........ but with a big lope
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 10:03 AM
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where did you get the hawk badge from,and is that the mecham hood
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by 98MNBZ28
where did you get the hawk badge from,and is that the mecham hood
a buddy of mine who owns a hawk gave it to me, he had a spare laying around for some odd reason.

And yes that thar is a mecham hood
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Best looking bird I've ever seen !
why don't you install Corsa tips they will look great on your car
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by ELMiN8oR
Best looking bird I've ever seen !
why don't you install Corsa tips they will look great on your car
(just a suggestion)
I agree! Maybe not Corsa tips but definitely something aftermarket.
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 12:45 PM
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it was a thought but if i come of the Tbrake and i go wheels up at the track i dont want to mess up some nice tips...... id rather screw up some stock WS6's first then put corsa's on to replace them
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 12:54 PM
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i love your car man, looks mean as hell
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