Inexpensive appearance mods??

[nykole0408]

If you have never removed emblems before, don't use a razor or any tool other than dental floss. There is no way you can mess that up.

Gmac

True... Actually I have never even thought of the dental floss thing. It's a good idea though! (yes)

 

[nykole0408]

diy home depot front lip $12
fog covers $17
paint the rims $10
remove side molding $FREEEBIIIIEEEEEEEEE
paint the emblems $5

More info on the DIY front lip please???

 

[AAMguy]

More info on the DIY front lip please???

go to the pics and video forum and look at my pics of the smurf and u can see the lip.

its garage door sealant

 

[Sport6]

More info on the DIY front lip please???

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123722778&highlight=home+depot+lip

Instructions from a 6 but you get the idea.

My speed with it on.

I used outdoor double sided tape instead of screwing into the bump though. Just in case I didn't like it I didn't want to have screw holes in the bumper. Need two 6ft rolls.

 

[nykole0408]

Cool. Thanks guys- I like it!

 

[07speed3]

thanks guys! Hey sport 6 do you have any other pics from further away with the lip? thanks!

 

[AAMguy]

here's one for ya

 

[Sport6]

Here's one too

 

[AAMguy]

eh mine looks better haha

 

[john blutarski]

Fake hood vents, Crome panels, lights on the wipers, neon tag holder, stickers lots of stickers, do it yourself tinting, valve stem lights, curb finders, etc.(laugh)

curb finders FTW! (ricer)

 

[leadf00t]

Fake hood vents, Crome panels, lights on the wipers, neon tag holder, stickers lots of stickers, do it yourself tinting, valve stem lights, curb finders, etc.(laugh)

You forgot running boards, wind deflectors, and some neon lights under the car !!

JK !!!!

 

[JCurry]

big silver eagle mounted on the hood!!!!

 

[john blutarski]

gold crown on the dash!!!!

 

[builthatch]

What are some good looking and inexpensive exterior mods?? Im not really sure what direction i wanna go with my car yet as far as a theme or anything so shoot any ideas you have at me! thanks!

 

[iredremix]

smoke ur lights.. black em out.

 

[AutoEuphoria]

I've seen the HD lip done a few times, and I was just wondering if anyone has any idea how to do that without having it turn out wavy. All the ones I've seen look really wavy, like plastic that got too hot and got distorted. Would it just take more screws to keep it looking right, or is this just something that is inevitable with this mod?

 

[DARK R3]

Change interior lights to LEDs...that'll cost around $20-$30. Change license plate lights to LED...that's like $10. Vinyl foglight covers are pretty cheap, too...around $30 I think (can't remember what I paid).

http://www.decalfx.com/blue_headlight_film.html

http://www.decalfx.com/smoked_headlight_film.html

http://www.decalfx.com/yellow_headlight_film.html

 

[BurnoutX]

I've seen the HD lip done a few times, and I was just wondering if anyone has any idea how to do that without having it turn out wavy. All the ones I've seen look really wavy, like plastic that got too hot and got distorted. Would it just take more screws to keep it looking right, or is this just something that is inevitable with this mod?

i don't think its going to matter if you have more screws. at the end of the day you are dealing with a material that is meant to be pliable, not rigid.

the downfall is -- it will be wavy. the upside is -- hit anything and it won't break

but for $12 bucks not too bad.

 

[john blutarski]

I've seen the HD lip done a few times, and I was just wondering if anyone has any idea how to do that without having it turn out wavy. All the ones I've seen look really wavy, like plastic that got too hot and got distorted. Would it just take more screws to keep it looking right, or is this just something that is inevitable with this mod?

I think if you do it with 3M double sided automotive tape (the super duty outdoor stuff) instead of screws it will come out not wavy.

 

[Zeya]

You can paint your emblems. You just need to buy a bit of sand paper, primer, a paint color (or two), and clear coat. That'll cost 20 bucks max. Don't try to bleach off the chrome like I am though; it takes forever and probably isn't worth it.