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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 12:22 AM
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Redtails, was bored.

So decided to check out how redtails would work. Hot rod red is the color. Looks good imo. Didnt have enough time to do some COOL pictures, was working a project

***Just for you haters out there. Even though you will ignore this bold statement and say it anyways. But...***

I am not going to tint my windows. I think it looks stupid and I will have a autopower bar in hopefully within the month.

So with that being said here we go.

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So today on the way between Subway and Starbucks we took a few pictures. These look a ton better than my shitty digi. Hope this changes some minds. Either way.











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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 12:26 AM
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any plans for the reverse lights?
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 12:28 AM
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I am not going to tint my windows. I think it looks stupid...
So does driving with oven mits on and sunblock but to each his own I guess!
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by batangisip89
any plans for the reverse lights?
Nope. I like shakeyourbrakes deal but not worth it for me.

*edit* edit statement, to ignorant.

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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 12:34 AM
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Hell I think they should scrap reverse lights all together and just make everyone reverse into parking spots......oh wait.....
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 12:39 AM
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tint the windows hahah

i dont dig the red on your particular car. im thinkin black/smoke would look much better cuz of your paint and wheel color but youre gonna do what youre gonna do
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 12:40 AM
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looks pretty good... looks kinda thick
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 12:41 AM
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are those the standard 9.5+45 rpf1's? looks more agressive than usual i think. .or its the angles.
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Ross_Dawg
looks pretty good... looks kinda thick
I applied it thick because I went really thin but it was purple-red and was hazed. Really the first picture it looks like crap.

I thought about that 'smoked' look but it didnt rub me the right way. I like the black theme I started but I also have added red to the mix.
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 12:59 AM
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not feelin it for our color. but i like your seat
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 01:08 AM
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hey i think it looks good on your color car, but they look super red... if you decide to stick with them swing by michaels (art/hobby store chain) and pick up some red stained glass spray (for plastic) thats what ive always used and it gets a great red coat with 1-2 full sprays and a coat of clear paint, or get the jdm red spray it might help you avoid that purplish color you got.
Nice wheels by the way too

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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 01:11 AM
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This is what I used but instead of Candy Apple Red I used Hot Rod Red. Angrybumblebee did candy apple on his BB

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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 02:11 AM
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i'm not gonna tell u to get tint, but i will tell you to change the color of your taillights.
too red. ugly.
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 06:49 AM
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^ i agree but to each his own smoked would go with your rims but if YOU werent feeling the smoked red is good
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 07:44 AM
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I also feel that smoked is to played out. I believe smoking covers the fully red reflectors required to be legal. I already have enough trouble dodging jonny law with my red sparco. Dont need to get them another reason.
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 09:28 AM
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^ true its the same here in texas but i always drive with my lights on so they dont seem to worry me
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Flashwing
So does driving with oven mits on and sunblock but to each his own I guess!

Haha, yeah tint in Texas is nor for looks.




I usually hate painted tails but yours look good with your scheme.
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 09:46 AM
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Haha, yeah tint in Texas is nor for looks.
I usually hate painted tails but yours look good with your scheme.
I bet in hotter places tint helps. Its always rainy and depressing here so I dont want to add to it.

Thank you. I had a friend look at this thread and he told me I need to come over so we can take 'real' pictures with his SLR cause my shitty digi doesnt do it justice.
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 09:52 AM
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Yeah more pics would be sweet. Love the rims.
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 11:38 AM
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You may want to rethink the tinting. Tinted windows will hide the roll bar. This will reduce the attention from the police (you have a race car) and ricers that want to street race.
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 11:43 AM
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i dont see a roll bar i do see a racing seat though
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by rodjonathan
i dont see a roll bar i do see a racing seat though
On order. Yes tint would hide a lot of what I have. Just not a fan of it nor the loss of visibilty.

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and ricers that want to street race.
Ricers can do what they please. I roll at my own pace and keep the beatin' to the track.
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 12:07 PM
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no one said paint em black, just would help a little to slightly darken from the exterior
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 12:08 PM
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If it was sightly darker and not as thick it would look great imo.

Nice try nonetheless
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 12:10 PM
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+1 for smoked but i never liked red tails on any car..

oh, and tint ftw
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