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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 05:32 PM
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Your FD is going along very nicely, good luck with your project.
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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 10:17 PM
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Thanks for the compliment.


Finally done sanding the last of the interior panels. Just got done sanding a layer of glue (thanks to th0se carbon fiber stickers), 3 coats of paints, one layer of the OEM rubber coating. I'm so glad that was the last bit. Tomorrow the painting will start and hope fully have the interior put back in by Sunday.
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 12:29 PM
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one down...four more to go



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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 12:54 PM
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lookin good. I'm going to repaint my interior this spring. It still has the original '93 finish. I really like how you covered up the seam and buttons. Would you mind sharing which paint you used?
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 04:02 PM
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Gone is the tacky/ricer carbon fiber sticker along with the glue and the OEM coating and a fresh coat of paint is in. I can see light at the end of the tunnel!!!!

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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 04:38 PM
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those look awesome, what's the name of the vinyl that you're using and what color code?
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 04:41 PM
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The vinyl I got it from a local fabric shop. It matches also.
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 05:09 PM
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I'm going with a Nardi deep corn steering wheel.
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by doofy
lookin good. I'm going to repaint my interior this spring. It still has the original '93 finish. I really like how you covered up the seam and buttons. Would you mind sharing which paint you used?
I would also like to know this. Looking good!
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Old Feb 26, 2011 | 06:09 PM
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For paint I used Duplicolor sandable black primer and Duplicolor vinyl interior die. To sand all the crap off I use steel wool, found in the auto body section at your local auto parts store. Steel wool is nice because it will sand off the OEM coating very easy but doesn't leave deep scratch marks. The scratch marks an be easy covered up with the primer mentioned above.

The primer works best if you spray it at a distance and use very light coats. This will leave a textured look. If you don't like it, give the prime some good time to dry. Then use 1000 grit sand paper and smooth it out.

The interior vinyl die will have different shades depending how close you spray it to your panel. The closer you spray it the glossier it will be but the further your spray it the more texture you will get.
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 05:26 PM
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Well the car is 99% back together, just waiting on the stereo harness so I can put my new radio in. Tomorrow I will put the new lip and exhaust on. Will have a photo shoot Tuesday with the new camera. Very please with the way the interior came out.
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 04:45 PM
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Finally done with the interior. Don't mind it being dirty. Tomorrow I will clean it and have it ready. I also installed the 99 spec lip.

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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 05:16 PM
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Wow...simply impressive work! Can't wait to see the finished product!
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 05:19 PM
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love it! minus the steering wheel lol i hope that nardi is in the mail already!!!
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Old Mar 1, 2011 | 05:29 PM
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The nardi has to wait til after I move in May. Can't wait for it because I hate the OEM steering wheel.
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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 06:13 PM
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showing off the 99 spec lip, the new Greddy EVO exhaust and the new one piece rear valance (old one was melted into 2 pieces).





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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 06:55 PM
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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 09:03 PM
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car is coming along man. lovin the center console came out good. how u likin the exhaust.

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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 09:26 PM
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EXCELLENT. Where is the shift boot from?
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 04:10 AM
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car is coming along man. lovin the center console came out good. how u likin the exhaust.
The EVO always has been my favorite exhaust. It just gives it a unique sound to the car. It sounds so deep is intoxicating. Can't stop blipping the throttle
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EXCELLENT. Where is the shift boot from?
Redline Goods I believe is the name of the place.
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 10:01 AM
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looks awesome! what was that picture of that imagebucket said was naughty?
I have that same rotor in housing keychain too.
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 10:34 AM
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It was a naughty picture of me and the car. Nah, I posted the wrong picture of the car.
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 10:50 AM
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What did you use to cover the center console plugs?
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 11:00 AM
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What did you use to cover the center console plugs?
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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 06:46 PM
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yes i kno what u mean i love my evo exhaust. sounds so deep not an annoying sound either. its perfect. and i think that my car like it on there aswell
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