If I didn't know better I would think that you were copying my build haha. If you want some reference I also did the rally armor flaps. I don't know if they'll stay on the car after I lower it, I'm keeping them on for now because nobody else has them.
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If I didn't know better I would think that you were copying my build haha. If you want some reference I also did the rally armor flaps. I don't know if they'll stay on the car after I lower it, I'm keeping them on for now because nobody else has them.
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Is yours the thread "on a high school budget?" I saw that one and it gave me the idea for the rims! I'm on a high school budget aswell
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Yeah I feel ya. College next year and Dorming so almost all my money goes towards that... But I'll go check out the build!
Good luck with school! Let me know what you think!
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Mild update today. Also looking for some help! I got bored and decided to paint my shift plate today. I was going to paint the rest of the silver in the interior but need some help:/
After - Can't wait to put this back in!
Was wondering how to get this part off? I get it out but it seems to be hung up on the climate control. All clips are undone, do i need to enter through the glovebox?
Also wondering how to get off the little bits on the door? (window button location) Thanks in advance!
After - Can't wait to put this back in!
Was wondering how to get this part off? I get it out but it seems to be hung up on the climate control. All clips are undone, do i need to enter through the glovebox?
Also wondering how to get off the little bits on the door? (window button location) Thanks in advance!
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Just had prom this weekend so progress is going to be very slow. Spent all of my money...
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Aaaaaand now my hub assembly goes out.
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Found some paint in my garage, blacked out my badges, looks nice! Pics in the morning
That would be my thread! (2thumbs)
And here's motivation for mud flaps. It's an old picture, with my winter wheels. I've since removed the rear mudflaps after an incident involving backing up a bit too close to a curb (hand)
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That my friend was from running them in the winter, the de-icer gets on them and messes the finish up. and it damages the rim so the only way i found was to plasti dip them. i highly recommend it. if you mess up just peel it off and start over! didnt even take the rims off my car, and at 5 bucks a can you cant beat it. plus it bonded to my damaged rims better than paint would. (meaning covered the damage up better)
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That would be my thread! (2thumbs)
And here's motivation for mud flaps. It's an old picture, with my winter wheels. I've since removed the rear mudflaps after an incident involving backing up a bit too close to a curb (hand)
hehe
I saw you did your rims and i was like hey... im a broke soon to be college kid im gonna do that! Pimpecoven
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^^^^ by the way, i researched the mudflaps and i see that theyre listed as $15. is that $15 per or for the set of 4?
If you're looking at the Rally Armour website, it is $15 for the set of four. That doesn't include any mounting hardware though. As far as mounting, I just used three screws per flap and was ok until I backed in to a curb. I kind of wished I had used some washers.
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Thanks for the tip! I'm thinking about trying this, not sure though because I want to lower it when I get the money..
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Sorry it took so long! weather has been horrible so I had to wait to wash the car! More of a future plan update, and I need some opinions guys! First things first, got bored and blacked out all my emblems! (pictures below). However, graduation is coming up! My parents want to get me a present! Ive discussed getting new rims! would like some opinions on what rims to get? preferably 16 inch rims (just got new all season tires, and i plan on dropping the car 2" with some lowering springs). Or i could get a short shifter and some other fun stuff! What are your opinions!? and lets see some rim suggestions! All suggestions are welcome!
Pics:
Great weather out!
Front Emblem blacked!
Dat ass... ;D
Not gonna lie i was proud of this tape job... had to show it off
All suggestions are welcome! Pics:
Great weather out!
Front Emblem blacked!
Dat ass... ;D
Not gonna lie i was proud of this tape job... had to show it off
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Ordered a short throw shifter yesterday, anyone know where I can pickup a cheap quality weighted knob?
price range?
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Anything under 30?
