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freaking awesome job...can't stress how awesome it is to see another enthusiast taking his time and giving the love and appreciation these cars deserve....awesome job Don...and have fun
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Originally posted by Taikutsu
wow...really nice...
how do you take off the headliner to dye it? Thanks,
The headliner is basically just snapped to the roof. Of course you have to pull the visors and lights off first and pull the door weather stripping off and a little bit around the hatch area. It then pretty much just snaps off. Just becareful and take your time. You may need a long plug puller to get to some of the snaps. I think all of the snaps were in the back of the headliner, hatch side. Good luck.
wow...really nice...
how do you take off the headliner to dye it? Thanks,
The headliner is basically just snapped to the roof. Of course you have to pull the visors and lights off first and pull the door weather stripping off and a little bit around the hatch area. It then pretty much just snaps off. Just becareful and take your time. You may need a long plug puller to get to some of the snaps. I think all of the snaps were in the back of the headliner, hatch side. Good luck.
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Originally posted by 7racer
Donny,
my vote goes to you and your car for "featured car"!!!
its about time we got a third gen up there!
Donny,
my vote goes to you and your car for "featured car"!!!
its about time we got a third gen up there!
But hey, if you guys can get my car up there that would be cool. Thanks again for all the comments. I will get some better pics of the car as soon as I get it out for its maiden voyage with the new motor work. The weather here in Minnesota is just starting to turn for the better.
April 30th thru May 2nd.. Indy, IN.. Goto the RR section of the forum..
Rotary Revolution 2004
I believe there are few caravans.. probably biggest one will be from Chicago down to INDY..
It will be the biggest event outside of Cali.. over 200 cars are expected.
If I'm coming from "deep south", you could definitely make it.. it should be around what 6 hour drive??
Hope you could make it..
Rotary Revolution 2004
I believe there are few caravans.. probably biggest one will be from Chicago down to INDY..
It will be the biggest event outside of Cali.. over 200 cars are expected.
If I'm coming from "deep south", you could definitely make it.. it should be around what 6 hour drive??
Hope you could make it..
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Very nice. Good Job. 
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Originally posted by donny
I suppose the fan shroud took about 3-4 weeks, total turn around time. It looks pretty good though.
I suppose the fan shroud took about 3-4 weeks, total turn around time. It looks pretty good though.
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Dooood, I take my hat off...Are you the same guy who sold Ben Wilson from Tulsa the 94MB with the Apexi RX6, SMIC, le37ts, etc etc.
Bens/ your x-car, I think.
http://apneablue.com/rx7/photos/phot...david_bays.jpg
Bens/ your x-car, I think.
http://apneablue.com/rx7/photos/phot...david_bays.jpg
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Originally posted by apneablue
Dooood, I take my hat off...Are you the same guy who sold Ben Wilson from Tulsa the 94MB with the Apexi RX6, SMIC, le37ts, etc etc.
Bens/ your x-car, I think.
http://apneablue.com/rx7/photos/phot...david_bays.jpg
Dooood, I take my hat off...Are you the same guy who sold Ben Wilson from Tulsa the 94MB with the Apexi RX6, SMIC, le37ts, etc etc.
Bens/ your x-car, I think.
http://apneablue.com/rx7/photos/phot...david_bays.jpg
Originally posted by Domestic513
What's your charge on a paint job? Just to spray a car black that is already black and with **** load of clear coat?
What's your charge on a paint job? Just to spray a car black that is already black and with **** load of clear coat?
Another myth is that more coats of either paint or clear makes for a better job. In fact, too many layers can be worse then too little (harder to fix, if a problem developes you have to strip it all off and start over again). The best analogy I can think of is a woman that puts on too much makeup - it can start to crack, etc. How good the final finish is a direct result of how much effort is put into what's underneath.
Nice job donny.
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Originally posted by dclin
Anybody can spray paint a car but, as Donny probably can tell you, it's the amount of effort put into prepping the body that is the difference between a good paint job and a terrific one. In a true '$3000' paint job, the cost of supplies ( paint, etc) is a fraction of the labor cost for prepping that goes into it.
Another myth is that more coats of either paint or clear makes for a better job. In fact, too many layers can be worse then too little (harder to fix, if a problem developes you have to strip it all off and start over again). The best analogy I can think of is a woman that puts on too much makeup - it can start to crack, etc. How good the final finish is a direct result of how much effort is put into what's underneath.
Nice job donny.
Anybody can spray paint a car but, as Donny probably can tell you, it's the amount of effort put into prepping the body that is the difference between a good paint job and a terrific one. In a true '$3000' paint job, the cost of supplies ( paint, etc) is a fraction of the labor cost for prepping that goes into it.
Another myth is that more coats of either paint or clear makes for a better job. In fact, too many layers can be worse then too little (harder to fix, if a problem developes you have to strip it all off and start over again). The best analogy I can think of is a woman that puts on too much makeup - it can start to crack, etc. How good the final finish is a direct result of how much effort is put into what's underneath.
Nice job donny.
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wow cars lookin amazing...ill thro in my suggestion for the seats...id like to c black leather with blue alacantara centers(to match your engine bay accents) i think it would make it look incredible
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Well guys, I did finish my motor a couple of weeks ago and did get to drive the car a whole 50 miles or so before I figured out I have a bad 0-ring seal. I thought I might have had a bad seal last fall before I pulled the motor, but it was diagnosed as being fine. Anyway, the new 99 twins are awesome but now that I have to pull the motor AGAIN, I am going to sell the twins and go single. it will make the process of replacing the motor again much simpler. Anybody want to buy a brand new set of 99 twins with only 50 miles on them?
This really sucks, I was pumped to start driving the beast again.
This really sucks, I was pumped to start driving the beast again.
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Originally posted by rzograbian
how much did the complete 99 front end cost you???
i am intrested in one but wanted to know the approx prices...
NICE CAR!!!!
how much did the complete 99 front end cost you???
i am intrested in one but wanted to know the approx prices...
NICE CAR!!!!