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05rex8's transformation--Tsunami front bumper

Old Jan 18, 2009 | 10:32 PM
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the peoples demand pics
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 11:01 PM
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Proof!

ok here are some teaser pics taken with my phone...you can see my small work space



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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 11:10 PM
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looks good, cant wait for some good pics!
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 11:30 PM
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thanks, hopefully this week, but I'm not counting on it.
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 11:45 PM
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you had to fit those? fitment looks perfect! nice job to you.
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 11:48 PM
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I did, not too bad tho. I've seen worse. Thanks for the comments.
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Old Jan 18, 2009 | 11:51 PM
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Looks like they will go great with the front bumper. Good job!
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 12:16 AM
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thanks man.

my next painting project will be:

1. debadge emblems on decklid and respray
2. order and paint racing beat spoiler
3. possibly getting the MS rear and painting it SS

stay tuned

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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 12:37 AM
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nice work on the paint and cant wait till nicer shots of the full car. and for heads up since you are going to get the mazdaspeed rear lip... ebay is currently selling a carbon fiber one right now. should check it out
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 09:13 AM
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that looks sweet Rex, next custom job is to work a side exit exhuast over there lol
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 10:13 AM
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I was thinking about doing a fiberglass mazdaspeed rear with the right side filled in. I have a Hi-power.. P.S. I'm loving those side skirts real clean look I cant wait to get mine on.
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 10:40 AM
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I'm so damn jealous right now... are you working on those front splitters? I may have to hire you someday to work on my car Also, we'll have to schedule a photo shoot sometime this spring, I can make another framed collage of just your car.
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by SiLVeRE8
nice work on the paint and cant wait till nicer shots of the full car. and for heads up since you are going to get the mazdaspeed rear lip... ebay is currently selling a carbon fiber one right now. should check it out
Thanks! I will take a look at the CF rear. I know fluid had them too.... I am not sure if it will flow well with the rest of the car though....

Originally Posted by 3DZukini
I'm so damn jealous right now... are you working on those front splitters? I may have to hire you someday to work on my car Also, we'll have to schedule a photo shoot sometime this spring, I can make another framed collage of just your car.
I'm still looking around for the front splitters. I may just buy those ones I posted earlier and mod them if needed.

Photo shoot would be sweet...
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 08:51 PM
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Your car is looking sick! Can't wait for more pics.
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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thx
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 11:44 PM
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3000th Post FTMWF!!!!

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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 11:45 PM
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lol, I am going to have to find one of your threads for my 3,000th post
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 11:46 PM
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1300th post FTMFW!!!

Thanks rex
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 11:46 PM
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hahah what has this thread become....

2,687th post!!!
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 05rex8
lol, I am going to have to find one of your threads for my 3,000th post
Ha well I just got my new wheels, tires, and hood. So I will have a new thread comming up soon
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 11:51 PM
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I will be watching for it....
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by topgear8
Ha well I just got my new wheels, tires, and hood. So I will have a new thread comming up soon
I got some goodies too I'm just to lazy to go out and find a nice place for a photoshoot lol
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Ross_Dawg
I got some goodies too I'm just to lazy to go out and find a nice place for a photoshoot lol
that's no excuse, I took pix in my garage and at work for this thread
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 11:56 PM
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lol true that... but I dont have a garage

Also, I'm about 105% sure Zoom is deleting some of our posts as we speak...
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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 11:56 PM
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haha...he does that doesn't he.....or moves threads into the lounge
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