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Old May 29, 2013 | 08:33 AM
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Thinking of painting my front grille to match the face of my wheels. Leaving the outer grille chrome. Thoughts?

Also looking to order the OEM front sport lip, headers, HFC and, replace the Tanabe y-pipe and axle back with full CBE. Wish I knew before purchasing that Tanabe didn't make a complete CBE for the sedan. Lack of full research on my part I guess.
What about the grill Blue Slate, and the emblem and outer frame the wheel color?
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Old May 29, 2013 | 12:15 PM
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Think I rather keep the chrome.
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Old Jun 8, 2013 | 05:43 AM
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Really not much to report. Researching headers, HFC and, CBE. Once/if that is done I'll get a UpRev tune. Otherwise I'm just chilling in Iraq waiting to hear what s going to happen with a new contract.
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Old Jun 8, 2013 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Robert_K
Really not much to report. Researching headers, HFC and, CBE. Once/if that is done I'll get a UpRev tune. Otherwise I'm just chilling in Iraq waiting to hear what s going to happen with a new contract.
Hopefully you're getting regular Skype updates w/ your new kiddo, I'm sure it's a tough time to be away, hopefully it'll go by quickly
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Old Jun 9, 2013 | 03:40 AM
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Hopefully you're getting regular Skype updates w/ your new kiddo, I'm sure it's a tough time to be away, hopefully it'll go by quickly
It is tough but we skype about twice a day. Just need the new contract to fall into place and I'll be good. Gonna really try to make it to December and reevaluate my situation.
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 03:49 AM
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Just ordered a set of H&R Trak+ 5mm Spacers. Ordered them in black to since my inner wheels are black. Attention to detail. When I return home again I'll add them to the front wheels, netting a +35, and see how they fit/look.
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Nice! 5mm seems like nothing to some people but it makes a big difference.
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 10:44 AM
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Nice! 5mm seems like nothing to some people but it makes a big difference.
Is that what she said?
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Yes! That's what Diego's girl told me lol
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Robert_K
Just ordered a set of H&R Trak+ 5mm Spacers. Ordered them in black to since my inner wheels are black. Attention to detail. When I return home again I'll add them to the front wheels, netting a +35, and see how they fit/look.
Are you replacing the studs or will 5mm still give you enough thread?
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 02:16 PM
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Are you replacing the studs or will 5mm still give you enough thread?
OEM studs. 5mm don't add that much to the stud.
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 02:18 PM
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10mm spacer should work fine too.
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Old Jun 29, 2013 | 08:16 AM
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10mm spacer should work fine too.
That would net a +30. I could add both 5mm spacers to one side for fitment testing if you all would like? However I don't know when I'll be home.
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Old Jul 6, 2013 | 09:27 AM
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Received the spacers. However Horsepower Logic sent the silver spacers and not the black I ordered. Contacted them and was told they don't carry the black spacers so they sent the silver ones. They did offer a full refund including my cost for S&H back to them. I'm just going to hang onto them as the frustration of returning and than ordering from another company isn't worth it. When I get home if I really want them black I'll paint them myself. Just more upset with the fact that companies do this. Should've stuck with my normal vendors instead of price shopping. Lesson learn multiple times.
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Originally Posted by Robert_K
Received the spacers. However Horsepower Logic sent the silver spacers and not the black I ordered. Contacted them and was told they don't carry the black spacers so they sent the silver ones. They did offer a full refund including my cost for S&H back to them. I'm just going to hang onto them as the frustration of returning and than ordering from another company isn't worth it. When I get home if I really want them black I'll paint them myself. Just more upset with the fact that companies do this. Should've stuck with my normal vendors instead of price shopping. Lesson learn multiple times.
Gotta love when they just send out a "replacement" rather than contacting you and asking if you really want a different part
Oh well, good luck
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