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09-09-2005, 09:49 AM

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Very aggressive looking......a little too busy for my taste, but it'll definitely turn heads!!!

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09-09-2005, 12:19 PM

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That's tight.

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09-09-2005, 12:25 PM

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very nice, i like it not on the bumber, glad to see you have the go mods to also back that agressive look to back it up. well done

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09-09-2005, 01:07 PM

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Nice job Paul. Your car has come a long way in the last year.

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09-09-2005, 02:30 PM

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Paul - what are you lowered on?
How much drop is that?

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09-09-2005, 05:30 PM

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Paul - what are you lowered on?
How much drop is that?

h&r springs 1.5" all four corners

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09-10-2005, 04:37 AM

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Paul, the car looks outstanding! Looks aggressive and IS aggressive. Quick ?...how was fitment on the Sarona fenders?

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09-10-2005, 08:24 AM

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the fitment of the fenders is not too bad, but the quality of them are, lots of prep work involved before they are ready for painting. if you are thinking about getting them i would definetly reinforce the fiberglass. my fenders have over 10 hairline cracks in each fender

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09-11-2005, 05:56 AM

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Paul, thanks for the info and advice.

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09-11-2005, 03:28 PM

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that car is simply beautiful.

wow you really got 500 rwhp? god that must be godly.

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09-11-2005, 11:06 PM

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It looks good for what it is, but its too busy looking for my taste.

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09-12-2005, 10:25 AM

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It looks good for what it is, but its too busy looking for my taste.

So what is IT?

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09-12-2005, 07:00 PM

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So what is IT?

The car in general.

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09-15-2005, 12:58 AM

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interesting

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09-15-2005, 09:08 PM

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Very nice.

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09-15-2005, 09:28 PM

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very nice and aggresive...i always thought you couldn't paint carbon fiber? atleast thats what the nissan dealership collision center told me...they said the paint would come right off after a couple of months

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09-16-2005, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by El Zzeta

You have to sand down all of the clear coat to get it to look right, even then it still wont be PERFECTLY smooth. It is a little more expensive for prep, but can be done.