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Old 10-23-11, 05:10 PM
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I like it so far. But I think you need tint and then do something with the calipers and rotors. The rust just sticks out really bad for some reason. Good so far though
Old 10-23-11, 06:41 PM
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i like the fact you haven't had to invest a lot of money and the car looks pretty good. little bit of paint and a drop goes a long ways!!!!
Old 10-23-11, 06:42 PM
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Looks good bro. For some reason I really like the door handles. Good luck with the other mods.
Old 10-24-11, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by czum09
I like it so far. But I think you need tint and then do something with the calipers and rotors. The rust just sticks out really bad for some reason. Good so far though
Yup, i have an appointment for tint on thursday, and i have G2 caliper paint on the way!!!!

Originally Posted by Zstuddin
i like the fact you haven't had to invest a lot of money and the car looks pretty good. little bit of paint and a drop goes a long ways!!!!
i think the most expensive thing so far has been the tanabe's

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Looks good bro. For some reason I really like the door handles. Good luck with the other mods.
I love the door handles, but i dont think i did them well enough. they are starting to peel a lil... i'll post some pics

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Old 10-24-11, 07:31 AM
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So I put in an aftermarket HID kit the other day:


Then HID fogs:


Both:


Then i decided while the bumper was off, might as well change the grill:



On the Car:
Old 10-24-11, 09:35 AM
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nice sportcross. looks like you went a little plasti-dip crazy. but its always removable.

love the color. but im a little biased.
i have always been a little weary of doing black on white, because of the chrome head lights and tails. I went the easy route and did clear side markers (front and rear) and silver/ polished wheels.

just a suggestion, if you're going white with black accents, do black headlight housings and black taillights, or red outs. just my opinion.
Old 10-24-11, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by lexdymndz
nice sportcross. looks like you went a little plasti-dip crazy. but its always removable.

love the color. but im a little biased.
i have always been a little weary of doing black on white, because of the chrome head lights and tails. I went the easy route and did clear side markers (front and rear) and silver/ polished wheels.

just a suggestion, if you're going white with black accents, do black headlight housings and black taillights, or red outs. just my opinion.
I'm still worried too, lol. probably gonna try and do my headlights on Wed... we'll see how that goes...
Old 10-28-11, 10:40 AM
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ya if you have any questions on the headlights, hit me up, since ive done mine, my friends have been dropping off their lights to get painted, I charge them 25 bucks, and it takes me 2 to 3 hours per set, so ill be able to give you any pointers on making it quick and painless.
Old 10-28-11, 05:40 PM
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looks good man and that drop is awesome. i was wondering how long those door handles were going to last since they were a high traffic area. none the less good work
Old 10-28-11, 10:03 PM
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ebay grille? i had one of those too, then i bought the real altezza grille. WAY better looking and fitment.

i didnt think there would be much of a difference but there is
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