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Old Jul 23, 2015 | 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Kuro
Do you have top secret strut bar???
No, I wish. I'm tempted to buy JPs Ganador bar but I'm on the fence right now. It's a little more than I would like to lay out given what I've spent and the projects I already have mapped out. Once I swap my lights out, finish the folding mirror project and sell off the extras I may reconsider but those funds could be applied to other areas of my life where they would be a better fit.

I was referring to the Top Secret anchor bar for the harnesses, would be totally impractical but still tempting.
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Old Jul 23, 2015 | 12:14 PM
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The bay is looking stunning!

I want a care package from Japan.
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Old Jul 23, 2015 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by RexHavoc
I got the bezel with the wheel actually; both were done by Carbon Fiber Element in NJ.
Thx. I wonder if the trim was available separately.
Im not so sure about your cf paddle shifter, especially when you change your steering wheel to cf. Might be a bit much
Did you consider other paddle shifter options from the Gtr ?
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Old Jul 24, 2015 | 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by 4WDve
Thx. I wonder if the trim was available separately.
Im not so sure about your cf paddle shifter, especially when you change your steering wheel to cf. Might be a bit much
Did you consider other paddle shifter options from the Gtr ?
It is, I don't know what Tony's backlog is like these days but you can get him to do just a bezel if you wanted to.

I haven't looked at the GTR paddles, I liked the magnesium just fine but grabbed these when they came up. I'm still on the fence about a new wheel. Couple reasons, the one I have is just fine, not sure if it would be too,much CF especially in that cluster. And just not certain I want to spend the money.

Of course,thats today.
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Old Jul 24, 2015 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by RexHavoc
No, I wish. I'm tempted to buy JPs Ganador bar but I'm on the fence right now. It's a little more than I would like to lay out given what I've spent and the projects I already have mapped out. Once I swap my lights out, finish the folding mirror project and sell off the extras I may reconsider but those funds could be applied to other areas of my life where they would be a better fit.

I was referring to the Top Secret anchor bar for the harnesses, would be totally impractical but still tempting.
You can still get amuse bar but I'm pretty sure TS bar is discontinued.
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Old Jul 24, 2015 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Kuro
You can still get amuse bar but I'm pretty sure TS bar is discontinued.
I think you're right. I would have to go sniffing around car shows with cash in hand I'm sure. And that means leaving the house so it would just never happen...
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Old Sep 6, 2015 | 08:55 AM
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Been a while but...
Headlights are in
VLEDs will be here Wednesday
TBW undershroud is waiting at the shop
Plugs are in
Horns are in
Diffuser is in
OSRAMS are en route TBD
Winkers are being fitted to the mirrors
Hood is shipping Wednesday
Skirts are shipping Wednesday

I'm getting closer I think.

Not sure I'm going to use the seats I bought, may just sell them. Would still love those Bride seats but at $3500 it's not practical.

Working on a new AT shifter assembly, should know soon. Waiting on the custom purple TK Donatello turtle. May decide to redo my engine cover around that.

So glad I bought this car because it didn't need any work.
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Old Sep 6, 2015 | 09:02 AM
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You got my attention. Looking forward to more detailed posts w/pics.

Um... hood? Really?
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Old Sep 6, 2015 | 09:19 AM
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Well, the hood is still OEM for now. I need to ship to El Paso along with the GTR vents to get it finished but the design is set now. May do a set of fenders while I'm at it but am on the fence, that just means more wiring and tapping etc.

Then there's the whole grille quandary....
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Old Sep 6, 2015 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by RexHavoc
with the GTR vents
Ah, that's what's going on. GTR Vents. Something like this?

https://i.imgur.com/NLHl58o.jpg
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Old Sep 6, 2015 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by RexHavoc
So glad I bought this car because it didn't need any work.


Looking forward to all this Chris, hope you've got plenty of time freed up.
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Old Sep 6, 2015 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Rochester
Ah, that's what's going on. GTR Vents. Something like this?

https://i.imgur.com/NLHl58o.jpg
Something similar, mine will be set further back and along the hood line on either side of the cowl that we designed.

Originally Posted by blnewt


Looking forward to all this Chris, hope you've got plenty of time freed up.
Thanks Brad! Looks like I'll need more time than I thought. As I make adjustments I screw up other things...
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Old Sep 7, 2015 | 01:41 PM
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Chris go for the GTR vents bro!!!! I love that look.

I've actually toyed with the idea of getting a hood like Kuro's or some GTR vents on my car....but I've gotten some negative feedback on the idea since I have a convertible. Mostly thoughts like "not sure if those vents would look right on a convertible."
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Old Sep 7, 2015 | 07:23 PM
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I'm not sure if I'm going to like my hood but now... I have a vision so the heck with it.

I think the vents would look good on a vert.

My vents are already purchased and in my office. It's a go with them regardless once I get the hood to the shop for modding. Looks definite that I will be swapping out my AT shifter for a Hebi Bebi or other TK shifter ****. Oughta be interesting.
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Old Sep 8, 2015 | 06:49 PM
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I think the vents are one of the coolest exterior mods you can do. That's me tho. I think you'll be pleased.

Oh and I'm in agreement about moving them back a bit
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