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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 11:57 AM
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Wow - I am really surprised; I like it.

Can't wait to see it done; it will attract attention for sure.
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by CTrx8
dumb question but what are those black nubs on the trunk and why didn't you lose them when you stripped things down?
My guess is that they are there for a "park bench" trunk spoiler and that the spoiler will go back on once the work is finished.

Interesting transformation... will have to see larger pics once it's done.

I, for one, am really not a fan of that kit (the rear bumper is simply hideous and the rest isn't great either), but as they say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder...
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 01:39 PM
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It'll certainly be one of a kind.


You can say that again.

Ghastly.
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 05:34 PM
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Not to everyones taste but I love it
Attached Thumbnails the 8 so far.... ready this week:)-img00029-20090619-2020.jpg  
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 06:11 PM
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I like a clean build - even if it is not something I would drive; it does look very well executed.

Congrats!
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by essexgirlracer
Not to everyones taste but I love it
I like it, well done essexgirlracer!
May consider to paint the rear bottom part to black?
It may look even hotter
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 04:52 AM
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few pics from jap show

and one of the 7 and the 8
Attached Thumbnails the 8 so far.... ready this week:)-5141_218879665092_653835092_7400313_2990930_n.jpg   the 8 so far.... ready this week:)-5141_218879670092_653835092_7400314_4260576_n.jpg   the 8 so far.... ready this week:)-22062009.jpg  
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 05:15 AM
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Very weel executed paint job, i'm not a fan ot the body kit but i must admit that it is a good show car
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 09:59 AM
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u need better rims, wider in the back and deep dish will look more beasty
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 12:57 PM
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Yeah the rims look cheap and tacky... rest of the car actually looks good though. The wing makes more sense now, but still not my cup of tea.
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 01:33 PM
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that looks gooooood! not really my style...but the quality of work is great! get some gold wheels, spice it up a bit
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 01:50 PM
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The Veilside kit and a parkbench wing are bad enough but pink...

I'm sorry that's hideous.
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 01:59 PM
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she's British (hawt) and you're from Jersey...biiiig difference. hahaha!
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 02:54 AM
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Wider wheels on the back?? i ha to stretch the arches by 2 inche to get them to sit in the arches, there 10.5j's rears! cheap... their volks! I got a set og 285 tyres lying about so considering these.
nothing wrong with being from UK, though people gotta understand not many people modify their 8's over and their is hardly any stuff avaliable and the stuff avaliable is alot more expensive over here (god bless gordan brown...****)
The pictures dont do colour justice the HOK pink pearl looks purply/bluey in different lights.
I aint a fan of gold wheels, the 7 has gold but i like the polished lip look.
Save for turbo now,
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Im_DANomite
she's British (hawt) and you're from Jersey...biiiig difference. hahaha!
lol
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 12:36 PM
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GREAT job Essex...looks really good. AND DAMN!!! Hot lady, car enthusiast, 2!! Rxs'...you must be driving the boys MAD!!!!
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 12:39 PM
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wow looks awesome
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by essexgirlracer
Wider wheels on the back?? i ha to stretch the arches by 2 inche to get them to sit in the arches, there 10.5j's rears! cheap... their volks! I got a set og 285 tyres lying about so considering these.
nothing wrong with being from UK, though people gotta understand not many people modify their 8's over and their is hardly any stuff avaliable and the stuff avaliable is alot more expensive over here (god bless gordan brown...****)
The pictures dont do colour justice the HOK pink pearl looks purply/bluey in different lights.
I aint a fan of gold wheels, the 7 has gold but i like the polished lip look.
Save for turbo now,
i'm not saying get full gold colored wheels. 19" gold face colored with a polished lip would look absolutely sick. OR 19" gram light 57S pro with titanium lip...we yanks like to call it BALLIN'.
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 12:58 PM
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really nicely done with the exception of the plane being attached to the trunk

/rear spoiler.
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 01:14 PM
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that's very nice work. now, I have to make sure my wife doesn't see the picture of your 8....
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 01:41 PM
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That "park bench" is pretty common in time attack circles. Great job!

I don't like the rear bumper, but it fits the car. Those ridiculous side "louvres" are just weird.
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 01:42 PM
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Just noticed the angle of the park bench. You must get some serious drag (and downforce)!
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 03:28 PM
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funny you should say time attack the 7 is a time attack car.

yeah I do get loads of drag need to re angle it but I will have to get new arms, its from driftworx which do stuff for drifing.
appreciate comments each to their own but she aint finished always something else that can be done
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 03:31 PM
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I like down force can take bends faster
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Old Jun 24, 2009 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by XXXrx8XXX
u need better rims, wider in the back
Originally Posted by Zerotide
Yeah the rims look cheap and tacky...
Seriously?

You guys are referring to 18x10.5" Volk's as being cheap, tacky and narrow? LOL
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