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The Dragon's transformation

Old May 30, 2009 | 02:17 PM
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in case you haven't seen mine yet.
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Old May 30, 2009 | 03:41 PM
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very very nice
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Old May 30, 2009 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by nuke0907
in case you haven't seen mine yet.


SWEET!!!!!! Nuke I didn't know you had the VL kit! How often you get to FL? I'm about 8 hours from the gulf.
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Old May 30, 2009 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by rddragoness
SWEET!!!!!! Nuke I didn't know you had the VL kit! How often you get to FL? I'm about 8 hours from the gulf.
well, i only have the front bumper w/ canards, and the lip spoiler. all the rest is mix and match.

i live in VA most the time. i just go down to FL to visit my family and friends. i'll be moving back to FL as soon as i get out of the Navy.
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Old May 30, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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Ok, well it still looks awesome! I love that blue!

I wasn't sure about the canards on a lighter car. Pat's BC looks great, but I figured I'd wait and see what she looks like before I put holes in the nose.

I've seen a black one w/o and his is sharp too, so now we'll see how a middle of the road color looks like....

I rode by the shop today and they were working......I don't bother them though...I have a little detail left to get to them before she's finished this go around, so I leave them be.
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 05:00 AM
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Only a teaser but she's home. Still needs a good bath, and the light of day for some better shots!
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 06:16 AM
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that looks fantastic!
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 07:59 AM
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Nice!!!
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 12:27 PM
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grats on getting the car home!
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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sweet front bumper! can't wait for a proper photo shoot.
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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best kit out there
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by rddragoness


Only a teaser but she's home. Still needs a good bath, and the light of day for some better shots!
Plan on any grill in the middle of that front spoiler? I'd be horrified to think of what roadkill could fit through there....other than that, sick looking ride
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Old Jun 13, 2009 | 04:33 AM
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Yes, I'll be getting another screen. The one I bought forthe OEM bumper didn't fit on the Vertex Lang nose, so I had them cut it too fit the oil coolers which was the most important thing. Actually that isn't that large, its just the angle of the picture.

Here is the link to the day pics. She still needs a bath but I took a few this morning before I ran errands. It felt SO good getting back in the saddle! I have put 150 miles on it since I got it back.

http://s148.photobucket.com/albums/s...w&t=1244884939

I know.......I need to drop her. I have to save though. Megan coilovers...

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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 02:04 AM
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wow.. that looks so hot. I would totally call her the next day


You're right about needing a drop but what you've done with her so far is just amazing
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 02:16 AM
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^Megan Coilovers you say? I have a set for sale right now
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 02:21 AM
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RD ....the kit looks very nice. But in a few pics (and it might be the lighting), the color on the kit looks different than the rest of the car.
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 04:35 AM
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The light of day shows many things.....some minor, some not so much.



Originally Posted by 8rocks
RD ....the kit looks very nice. But in a few pics (and it might be the lighting), the color on the kit looks different than the rest of the car.
8rocks, you have good eyes, You are right. There is a bit of mending to do. I have survived this far, so I'll make it again.

Originally Posted by topgear8
^Megan Coilovers you say? I have a set for sale right now
Top gear I saw those, did some research and have been talking to people that are experienced in suspension set-up about them. They come highly recommended. Unfortunately I don't have anywhere near what you are asking saved, let alone what new ones will cost. Besides, this job has to be corrected first, before I even think about anything else. I wish you all the luck selling yours, but I will watch that thread.

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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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Lookin hot Laura! She'll come together. Besides, you get everything done now, you'll be bored! Gotta love anticipation...
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 12:32 AM
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very nice
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 01:14 AM
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Well its been an interesting few days. From Friday until Sunday, I went over every inch of my car. I am not happy with quite a few things. It seems this man tried to save a few bucks, and its going to cost him. However, We have had a meeting of the minds and everything is fine. He was actually quite gracious about it, as you all have been so kindly. Thank you. As you can plainly see I am learning. However......we always have photoshop! The irises reflections in the door I couldnt do anything about.




This time the Canards are going on as well..

Oh, and guys I need a drop! I GET IT!
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 01:19 AM
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wow that looks sexy. and i know you love dragons and reptiles but that front looks so dragon like from that angle lol
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 01:26 AM
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so freakin sexy... sure doesnt look like there are paint differences?
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 01:54 AM
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Holy ****! That looks ******* sick! Congratulations it was worth the wait!

On a side note... I was listening to Pandora(online radio) while looking at your slide show and they started playing "Hey Laura" by Christopher Cross. How's that for a sign?
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 01:54 AM
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Ross go back up and look at the link in post #138 to the daytime pics. I was so excited when I took hte pictures to post them I didn't notice the color difference.

^^^ That pic is photoshopped. I found a color equalizer.

Noodleboy, yes I do love Dragon's. Just wait until I get the canards on. She'll have her chin!
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 01:58 AM
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Originally Posted by AJ's Shinka
Holy ****! That looks ******* sick! Congratulations it was worth the wait!

On a side note... I was listening to Pandora(online radio) while looking at your slide show and they started playing "Hey Laura" by Christopher Cross. How's that for a sign?

HI AJ! Where ya been? I didn't lose my hair either! Thats so cool about the song. I haven't head it in ages!
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