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Offline sol_man

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Re: So what is the next mod you are going to do. Pick only one
« Reply #75 on: January 22, 2009, 10:50:35 AM »
I might need a front splitter or something myself since I hit a curb stop last time I had the car out  :mad: Now it has a V shape in the front so almost looks like it's supposed to be that way but I like the one you have posted of Norms.  Wish I lived closer to you guys so I could see most of this up close.  I could bring lots of cash and come home with a ton of new goodies  :D
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Re: So what is the next mod you are going to do. Pick only one
« Reply #76 on: January 22, 2009, 11:08:08 AM »
What scoops did you cut off?  I am really excited to get it...I think it's gonna look off the hook with my scoop!  You better post pics of yours when it's done.  Now I just need the recessed grills from Aftershock and my exterior will be done.

I cut out the side skirt scoops and reworked them.  Mine now look like the ones off the Hot Rod Solstice, versus how Norm did these.

« Last Edit: January 22, 2009, 11:10:41 AM by Yamatr3 »

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Re: So what is the next mod you are going to do. Pick only one
« Reply #77 on: January 22, 2009, 11:34:12 AM »
I cut out the side skirt scoops and reworked them.  Mine now look like the ones off the Hot Rod Solstice, versus how Norm did these.



Can u put a picture up?  I am curious to see what you did.
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Re: So what is the next mod you are going to do. Pick only one
« Reply #78 on: January 22, 2009, 12:00:38 PM »
So far we have only added one mod to Miss Red Eagle, and that was the padded center console by Joe an JPM.  I made my mind up some time ago that our second mod would be on the perfomance end. 

I am down to two, now.  It is between the GMPP and the Westers Tune by Lyndon.  I am doing the research and will soon pull the trigger!  Appreciate all the help you guys and gals have provided along the way.  Either choice will be a good one. 
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Re: So what is the next mod you are going to do. Pick only one
« Reply #79 on: January 22, 2009, 11:27:08 PM »
Done, ha, done!  No one is ever done it this group.  Trust me, I have been done over 22 times and Cheers more than that.

Chuckdoc sure has my number the last time has been followed by the Kenwood 8120, my Cobalt door handle science project, and now the PUTCO lites.....and DONE


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Re: So what is the next mod you are going to do. Pick only one
« Reply #80 on: January 23, 2009, 09:55:38 AM »
GXPinKC be very carefull, the first on is the hardest, the second one much easier and by the third you are addicted.

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Re: So what is the next mod you are going to do. Pick only one
« Reply #81 on: January 23, 2009, 10:51:33 AM »
GXPinKC be very carefull, the first on is the hardest, the second one much easier and by the third you are addicted.

Hello my name is John and it has been 2 and a half months since I moded my car
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Re: So what is the next mod you are going to do. Pick only one
« Reply #82 on: January 23, 2009, 02:17:30 PM »
Hello, my name is Steve, and it has been 2 days since I've modded my car LOL.
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Re: So what is the next mod you are going to do. Pick only one
« Reply #83 on: January 23, 2009, 04:57:34 PM »
HELLO
Hello, my name is Steve, and it has been 2 days since I've modded my car LOL.

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Re: So what is the next mod you are going to do. Pick only one
« Reply #84 on: January 23, 2009, 06:28:18 PM »
Hello, my name is John and I am an addict...

Spikey, here is a pic from the Hot Rod car.  I made my vent look like this one.  I'm going to the shop tomorrow or sun, I get a pic of mine then.

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Re: So what is the next mod you are going to do. Pick only one
« Reply #85 on: January 23, 2009, 07:00:49 PM »
Hello, my name is John and I am an addict...

Spikey, here is a pic from the Hot Rod car.  I made my vent look like this one.  I'm going to the shop tomorrow or sun, I get a pic of mine then.

That looks really great!  Will it be functional in cooling the rear brakes?
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Re: So what is the next mod you are going to do. Pick only one
« Reply #86 on: January 24, 2009, 08:03:56 AM »
That looks really great!  Will it be functional in cooling the rear brakes?
I thought about it, but I don't want to cut the rocker, so no it won't be functional.  I'll have pics tomorrow of the final product before paint.

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Re: So what is the next mod you are going to do. Pick only one
« Reply #87 on: January 24, 2009, 11:17:59 AM »
I thought about it, but I don't want to cut the rocker, so no it won't be functional.  I'll have pics tomorrow of the final product before paint.

Cool...I guess it wouldn't really make a huge difference unless you track the car pretty often and need that extra cooling.  It would be a cool project for down the line, though. 
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Re: So what is the next mod you are going to do. Pick only one
« Reply #88 on: January 24, 2009, 12:45:14 PM »
Either turbo big wheel upgrade or bigger turbo

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Re: So what is the next mod you are going to do. Pick only one
« Reply #89 on: January 25, 2009, 03:38:58 PM »
Sitting on the garage floor now, the Solo HF Cat and Mach exhaust, radar detector, 3rd brake light decal cover, reverse lights grill.  Interior gutted while JPM works his magic on the two center console sections, and makes me a new shifter and some seat belt holders.  I did tint the tail light a couple of weeks ago, and plan to grab a K&N filter in the next week or so.  Once everything is installed and broken in, it's time for a drive down to Westers (June sometime) for the last mod of the year.

Of course next winter there will be the new rims and tires mod, and perhaps a rear spoiler.  Man I wish it was April already!!!
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Re: So what is the next mod you are going to do. Pick only one
« Reply #90 on: February 07, 2009, 04:30:33 PM »
Tune - havent decided which one yet though
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Re: So what is the next mod you are going to do. Pick only one
« Reply #91 on: February 07, 2009, 05:57:54 PM »
Sitting on the garage floor now, the Solo HF Cat and Mach exhaust, radar detector, 3rd brake light decal cover, reverse lights grill.  Interior gutted while JPM works his magic on the two center console sections, and makes me a new shifter and some seat belt holders.  I did tint the tail light a couple of weeks ago, and plan to grab a K&N filter in the next week or so.  Once everything is installed and broken in, it's time for a drive down to Westers (June sometime) for the last mod of the year.

Of course next winter there will be the new rims and tires mod, and perhaps a rear spoiler.  Man I wish it was April already!!!

April would be nice eh. :ca: Are radar detectors legal in Alberta, or are you just gonna see what happens?
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Re: So what is the next mod you are going to do. Pick only one
« Reply #92 on: February 07, 2009, 06:13:42 PM »
Going to the Orlando meet to have a few things done.
DDM will do some of the suspension mods and hopefully the installation of the Upgraded Turbo Larger Wheel from BTF.
JPM will add a few other mods also.
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Re: So what is the next mod you are going to do. Pick only one
« Reply #93 on: February 07, 2009, 06:22:45 PM »
Going to the Orlando meet to have a few things done.
DDM will do some of the suspension mods and hopefully the installation of the Upgraded Turbo Larger Wheel from BTF.
JPM will add a few other mods also.
Thats great!  Is GMR going to tune it with the larger wheel?  If so I can't wait to see the results.

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Re: So what is the next mod you are going to do. Pick only one
« Reply #94 on: February 07, 2009, 07:03:33 PM »
DDM Probar and a trip to South Carolina.  Get ready Dave and Randy as we are planning a group drive to visit.  I just saw Joe's and I have to have one.  Installed the fog light bulbs and my IPod cable.  (Actually I watched Joe)
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Re: So what is the next mod you are going to do. Pick only one
« Reply #95 on: February 07, 2009, 11:36:23 PM »
DDM Probar and a trip to South Carolina.  Get ready Dave and Randy as we are planning a group drive to visit.  I just saw Joe's and I have to have one.  Installed the fog light bulbs and my IPod cable.  (Actually I watched Joe)
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Re: So what is the next mod you are going to do. Pick only one
« Reply #96 on: February 08, 2009, 08:14:51 AM »
Just one....how can I only post just one when I have items on the way?  :woohoo:
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Re: So what is the next mod you are going to do. Pick only one
« Reply #97 on: February 08, 2009, 08:46:01 AM »
Yeah I forgot, I ordered Billet covers and focaz headlight bulbs.  Darn.  Can't you change thread to next 3?
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Re: So what is the next mod you are going to do. Pick only one
« Reply #98 on: February 08, 2009, 03:34:25 PM »
Next one is the billet caps (I think they will get here first)
If not then it's the lights (if they get here first)

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Re: So what is the next mod you are going to do. Pick only one
« Reply #99 on: February 08, 2009, 06:15:21 PM »
Right door handle or H13s which comes first (or maybe the caps if they are in the mail LOL -- Still wish they would make a matching gas cap!!!)

 

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