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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 11:02 AM
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Revamping my 8 (no 56K)

For the past couple of weeks I have been in the process of ordering parts and revamping my 8. I was only suppose to be a body kit install... And it has since turned into a whole interior and exterior install.

Some folks in a couple other threads were asking me to post pics.... So i decided to just post a thread with the whole process.

I have installed some parts already as you will see, but its in no way complete yet...

I will continue to update the thread as the process moves along.


So here is some of what i have/ordered so far.























I also have the
xm nav traffic adapter
bluetooth adapter
ipod adapter
and JDM clear corners


On the body so far I have had my sideskirts and the carbon fiber pieces installed

Thanks to Ricky over at Stock or Modified Body Works in Virginia Beach... If your in Hampton Roads and you need some body work PM me.... He does GREAT work!



I had a scratch removed on that door as well (some jerkface put a deep scratch there when my car was only 2 weeks old)






My subs and amp are also already installed as well, but the subs are in a temporary box, I still need to install them in the zenclosure box, as well as close off the Amp.

My corksport and my avic d3 head unit should be arriving tomorrow so stay tuned

More pics and info to come very soon!

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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 11:07 AM
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Kit will look very nice once it is finished. I would get some new wheels as well. Will make it look much better.
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 12:33 PM
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congrats, will look good
now just get some wheels
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 01:47 PM
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Get some clear corners and I say you'll be set.
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 02:00 PM
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congrats! cant wait to see the end result.
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by ocrapitzleon
congrats, will look good
now just get some wheels
Ya I guess i should have said something in my post about that... I have every intention of getting new wheels in May so they will be coming soon as well... Just not sure what I want yet... But when all the parts i have are all installed... My car will be screaming for some new wheels HAHAHA
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by police34
Get some clear corners and I say you'll be set.
Already have them.... The will go on when my front bumper goes on!
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 04:32 PM
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curious to know where and how you're going to be integrating that d3, many pics pls
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 04:39 PM
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Update

Update******

Nuke0907 came by today for a mini install meet... We insalled the trunk and foot well LED's as well as the zenclosure box.
















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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 04:41 PM
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Lookin' good.
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 08:50 PM
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Update

Update****

Just got some pics of the front bumper. It needed some work in the corners, and a little reinforcement here and there but it looks like Ricky did another awesome job!

I will be having it put on tomorrow morning!!!







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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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he did quite a bit of work on that thing. looks good.
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 09:12 PM
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 09:01 AM
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Thanks for the compliments!

Originally Posted by nuke0907
he did quite a bit of work on that thing. looks good.
Ya he did... It should look great when its on.
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 09:42 AM
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Thanks for the compliments!



Ya he did... It should look great when its on.
Before he puts it on, get your screens fiberglassed on and figure out where you're going to mount your air temperature sensor.
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 11:58 AM
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That bumper looks shiny. Good work.
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 01:45 PM
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you get your bumper put on yet?
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by nuke0907
you get your bumper put on yet?
Yup!! Just picked it up from the shop... It looks GREAT I really love it... Ill get some pictures up later tonight.

Man it is screaming for new wheels now.... Anybody have 3 grand they don't need???

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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 02:42 PM
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Looks great can't wait to see the front bumber on there. Really like the fitting box for the subs
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 05:32 PM
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Update My Bumper Is Installed!!!

Update****

Picked up the car this afternoon... I think it turned out great!



















Later on tonight Jskup1 and Nuke0907 are going to help me install my corksport and my pioneer avic d3... So ill prob update with more pics tonight...

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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 07:04 PM
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All i have to say is Wow! that bumber looks freakin sweet! Hows the fitment? It looks pretty good from what i can tell. Is it autobahn or replica?
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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looks good. which eyelids are those? evo or r-magic?
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 09:16 PM
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You're on your way there. Just put on the lowering spring and new rims and you have a good looking BB 8.
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 01:25 AM
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Originally Posted by police34
You're on your way there. Just put on the lowering spring and new rims and you have a good looking BB 8.
he's too scared to get springs it looks good though. i just got home from helping him put the corksport in, and i'm so frickin jealous.
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Ross_Dawg
All i have to say is Wow! that bumber looks freakin sweet! Hows the fitment? It looks pretty good from what i can tell. Is it autobahn or replica?
Fitment is good... The corners needed some work but its not a problem if you have a good body shop.

Its one of ShineAuto's kits.

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looks good. which eyelids are those? evo or r-magic?
Thanks... They are Evo-R.

Originally Posted by police34
You're on your way there. Just put on the lowering spring and new rims and you have a good looking BB 8.
Ya dont think im going to get springs.... Dont want to risk damaging that kit... But I will put some 19's on...

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he's too scared to get springs it looks good though. i just got home from helping him put the corksport in, and i'm so frickin jealous.
I AINT SCARED!!!!.............. Ok ya im scared a lil... But you didn't have to call me all out on it.... J/k Thanks for all the help the past couple days... i appreciate it.
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