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Jul 7, 2010 | 05:45 AM

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Over all, I think it looks great! My only thought if it was my car would be, I would have the black come down around the inlets on the bumper cover instead of stopping on the hood, but I like how the center is filled in.

Edit: and tuck up those exhaust tips!!!

I thought about dropping the black down, but saw a car like that and it didn't appeal to me. It looks much better in person than the pics. Even I am borderline when I see the pics, but then I see the car and my doubts are gone. Will have to look at my exhaust, I think the pic is an optical illusion cause the tips are only a 1/2" below the bumper..

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lol ok but thats what gonna kill me about having my car repainted is havin to drop it off cause im so used to goin out and havin my car within an eye view of me lol

Yes, it sucks....

Jul 7, 2010 | 10:16 AM

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I love it...wouldn't change a thing.

What kind of wheels are those? I like'em!!

Jul 7, 2010 | 12:53 PM

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Another unique trans am!!!

Jul 8, 2010 | 10:21 AM

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I'd have them reshoot the whole front, for being painted apart it matches good down the side but the hood, and headlights don't match along with the bumper.

Jul 8, 2010 | 10:37 AM

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x2 on the exhaust tips tucked up better. Looks good to me other than that.

Jul 8, 2010 | 11:07 AM

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looks great, i would not change a thing.

Jul 8, 2010 | 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by black_sheep454

I'd have them reshoot the whole front, for being painted apart it matches good down the side but the hood, and headlights don't match along with the bumper.

I'll have to re-look that when I get back.. I am gone for awhile..

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What kind of wheels are those? I like'em!!

They are Budniks.. No idea on what style, they were on the car when I bought it 5 years ago..

Jul 8, 2010 | 06:39 PM

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car looks great man. post up pics when you get the front bumper painted.

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Jul 8, 2010 | 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Coonass350

car looks great man. post up pics when you get the front bumper painted.

Thanks everyone for the input.. I will post pics when re-shot.. Probably be later next week..

Jul 8, 2010 | 10:29 PM

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Looks killer. I'm happy that it has finally came together for you after the last paint job. I wouldn't change anything except that 10 bolt. LOL! Take care man and shoot me an email when the bumper is redone.

Jul 9, 2010 | 08:30 AM

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Thanks Donnie... Will shoot you an email next week sometime..

Jul 10, 2010 | 11:30 AM

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looks nice

Jul 10, 2010 | 07:30 PM

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Very nice, I really like the lines and contrast. Well planned out. Too bad the front plate cover is not more naturally contoured. Excellent effort on it though.
Thank you for not making a car exactly like every other Trans Am on the road

Jul 10, 2010 | 08:19 PM

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I love it man!

Jul 10, 2010 | 08:37 PM

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Thank you. The front bumper is being worked on to make it look more factory contoured...

Hope to have new pics next week. Thanks for everyone's input thus far. I knew everyone would not like it, but it's mine and I love it.. Thanks to the guys who noticed the slight variance in the paint, painter is working on matching it..

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Jul 29, 2010 | 04:28 PM

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OK, got her back last night.. Not the best pics, just snapped a couple real quick.. Everything matches and looks great, I couldn't be happier...

Jul 30, 2010 | 08:24 AM

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I like it, the front plate cover blends in better now

Looking at the black on the hood, I couldn't help but wonder what it would look like if the center of the bumper where the air inlet is was painted black too, hmm...

Back on track, looks great

But the first pic doesn't work.