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Sep 22, 2010 | 01:11 AM

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WhiteSnowflake8

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you try gold plating?

Sep 22, 2010 | 01:19 AM

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^^^not sure Ive heard of it before. But the plans are to ceramic coat the turbo backsousing and downpipe and put a high temp powder coat to the LIM. hopefully that holds. And looks good.

Sep 22, 2010 | 03:42 AM

#203

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you try gold plating?

Check out the E46

http://www.queenstsmash.com.au/qs-custom/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=123

Sep 22, 2010 | 12:43 PM

#204

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Quote:

Originally Posted by angeljoelv

^^^not sure Ive heard of it before. But the plans are to ceramic coat the turbo backsousing and downpipe and put a high temp powder coat to the LIM. hopefully that holds. And looks good.

well i guess its technically a tape lol but its to help repel radiant heat. here is a link,
http://store.bimmerworld.com/gold-fo...film-p841.aspx

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Check out the E46

http://www.queenstsmash.com.au/qs-cu...article&id=123

you totally misunderstood what i was saying.

Sep 22, 2010 | 01:05 PM

#205

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Originally Posted by WhiteSnowflake8

Sevenstock is a joke now days. Not as good as it used to be.

Plus all 20bs are on the east coast! lol

.....

i disagree

Sep 22, 2010 | 11:48 PM

#206

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Rolla

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Sep 22, 2010 | 11:51 PM

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lookin good!

Sep 22, 2010 | 11:59 PM

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we finished the suspenssion today so its time for the engine to go in.. Its going to be a fun weekend... Ill have some pics with my camera next..

Sep 23, 2010 | 08:47 AM

#209

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I wanna help!

Sep 23, 2010 | 10:49 AM

#210

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that thing gonna be as fast as your 8? lol

Sep 23, 2010 | 11:43 AM

#211

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^^^in all honesty I hope is a lot faster. At least on the 1/4 mile couse thats what we want the rolla for.

Sep 23, 2010 | 01:07 PM

#212

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It probably will, weighs like 1000lbs less lol it should be a blast to take it down the 1/4 for sure

Sep 23, 2010 | 04:36 PM

#213

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Originally Posted by angeljoelv

we finished the suspenssion today so its time for the engine to go in.. Its going to be a fun weekend... Ill have some pics with my camera next..

wear a mouth guard this time

Sep 23, 2010 | 08:32 PM

#214

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lol... why you make fun of this poor guy.... lol

Sep 23, 2010 | 08:48 PM

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i just nut myself. thanks for that

Sep 23, 2010 | 09:20 PM

#216

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lol... why you make fun of this poor guy.... lol

haters gonna hate!! lol

Sep 23, 2010 | 10:00 PM

#217

ZumnRx8

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Teeth are about $1000 each.... thats not a poor guy...

, jk. more pics!!!!!!!

Sep 25, 2010 | 08:24 PM

#218

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LIM is black
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Sep 25, 2010 | 08:25 PM

#219

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:wors hip:

Sep 25, 2010 | 08:31 PM

#220

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So when are we putting the other 20b in my car? haha

Sep 25, 2010 | 08:31 PM

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doesnt look black? is it dust covered or faded?

Sep 25, 2010 | 08:34 PM

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its black I think its just becouse of my crappy phone camera. Ill take some good pics tomorow..
in this old one maybe looks better
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