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Old 09-18-04, 10:05 AM
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need input on making my car look like one of a kind

Hi im painting my 85GS purl silver and would like to make it one of a kind.
But im not that much of an artist. So i need your help to gave me some idies on body kits and trim, rims, ect if you can gave me some names to look up that would be cool thanks guys
Old 09-18-04, 12:18 PM
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well theres at least 2 ways to go about it. body panals, and paint. i went with mariah for the simple fact that i like the look of the front end, and side skirts, i made the rear skirts behind the rear wheels out of fibreglass along with side brake scoopes between the rear wheels and the doors. i also 'glassed-on a 2ed gen rear spoiler and that had to be molded in, i didn't want that 'bolted-on' look.
i wouldn't say it's one-of-a-kind, but it's close. IMO
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mold 2 big ovals for ***** it could be the purple head dragon ;D
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If you have $$ or can work fiberglass,try making unique changes to the body kit.I had my Wings West side skirts blended into the Mariah fenders,had my rear skirt molded to the bumper cover and had the hood scoop and oil cooler nostril fabbed.

Not cheap to pay out for body work,but if you can do it yourself,it can be affordable.....

Side skirts
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...y/DSC01505.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...y/DSC01490.jpg

Hood and front header panel
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...y/DSC01408.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...y/DSC01405.jpg

Rearbumper/skirt
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...y/DSC01383.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...y/DSC01384.jpg
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Originally Posted by steve84GS TII
If you have $$ or can work fiberglass,try making unique changes to the body kit.I had my Wings West side skirts blended into the Mariah fenders,had my rear skirt molded to the bumper cover and had the hood scoop and oil cooler nostril fabbed.

Not cheap to pay out for body work,but if you can do it yourself,it can be affordable.....

Side skirts
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...y/DSC01505.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...y/DSC01490.jpg

Hood and front header panel
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...y/DSC01408.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...y/DSC01405.jpg

Rearbumper/skirt
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...y/DSC01383.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...y/DSC01384.jpg
damm dude... i hate you a lot
so when are we gonna see that car in the So Cal meets?!
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Dont hate......;-)
Im not rich and I dont pay people to do my work,except the paint and body....better to let a pro handle that.Took almost 10 years to get this far.Once the 20B goes in next spring,its done and done.

Cant say Im planning on being in SoCal soon,but I am planning on some road track time someday(when the paint gets some chips).For the time being,it remains my daily driver as Ive always intended it to be,though I did remove the trailer hitch since the paintjob.
No much of a car show/club kinda person myself,Id rather just wrench and drive......

www.mazspeed.com "car of the month" page
Entire S5 engine will sell as a running unit once the 20B is smogged and approved.

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let me see some motor pics!!!

sell me your turbo stuff when you go 20b.. LOL
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Originally Posted by steve84GS TII
If you have $$ or can work fiberglass,try making unique changes to the body kit.I had my Wings West side skirts blended into the Mariah fenders,had my rear skirt molded to the bumper cover and had the hood scoop and oil cooler nostril fabbed.

Not cheap to pay out for body work,but if you can do it yourself,it can be affordable.....

Side skirts
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...y/DSC01505.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...y/DSC01490.jpg

Hood and front header panel
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...y/DSC01408.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...y/DSC01405.jpg

Rearbumper/skirt
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...y/DSC01383.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...y/DSC01384.jpg
Wow thats one of a kind thanks for your input il try to work something out.
dose any know of a good program i can download that help you dising cars?
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it wont be one of a kind, but the mirrors that mount to your fenders are original and in my opinion very stylish looking. (also JDM if thats what you're goin for)

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Originally Posted by MarkPerez
well theres at least 2 ways to go about it. body panals, and paint. i went with mariah for the simple fact that i like the look of the front end, and side skirts, i made the rear skirts behind the rear wheels out of fibreglass along with side brake scoopes between the rear wheels and the doors. i also 'glassed-on a 2ed gen rear spoiler and that had to be molded in, i didn't want that 'bolted-on' look.
i wouldn't say it's one-of-a-kind, but it's close. IMO

can I see some pics of this glasswork please
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word of advice dont ask for others opinions and input if you want your car to be one of a kind
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ok so one like the other kid for some things.
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