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Old May 8, 2008 | 12:06 AM
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Default My new manta
I can't wait to get her home from the shop tomorrow.

Here's a preview...More to come!


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Old May 8, 2008 | 01:42 AM
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thats going to look great on that car with those wheels, now either do the whistler or get halo's to finish out the black theme
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Old May 8, 2008 | 02:12 AM
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the whistlers just got painted today, LOL. .....And the blacked out corners arrived today too.
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Old May 8, 2008 | 11:08 AM
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O ****!!! I bet your going crazy with anticipation right now. im gonna be ordering mine this week, yes ordering, im gonna see if i like it before i paint mine . Cant wait to see the finished product man
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Old May 8, 2008 | 12:37 PM
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Good look bro ! Be sure to get us some more pics when you can .
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That's gonna look sick!!! Especially with the whistler and the blacked-out corner lights. Take LOTS of pics.
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Thanks fellas, i'm sure she'll be a camera ***** as soon as she's done!
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All of the things you have just done is going to make the car look amazing.
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Here's a couple of update pics from the bodyshop..

(note the emblem delete)





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That's gonna look sick!!! Especially with the whistler and the blacked-out corner lights. Take LOTS of pics.
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Looks good. I'm still kicking myself in the *** for not doing the manta on my hood. I ran out of time in the booth, and just shot it all red.
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Thanks fellas!
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The new paint looks good.
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Sheesh...and you didnt even share with me first.
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Looks great so far.
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damn dude, looking real good
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You should have filled in the mounting holes for the grille too. That is what I did

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I think he's got an SLP grill to cover it up.
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Thats Good look bro!
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You should have filled in the mounting holes for the grille too. That is what I did

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