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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by MACS
You keep making it look sweeter and sweeter... rotors look great, and the exhaust job was a nice touch.

I had a Stillen exhaust on my '04, but haven't upgraded the '11 as yet. Not sure if I am going to do anything else, but the way you got the front lip and rear valance carbon fiber wrapped is making me want to do that... and wrap the shiny window trim.
Thanks MACS, appreciate the compliments.
I'd start w/ the window trim, it's an easy DIY and a good way to get the hang of working w/ vinyl. I think you'd be happy w/ the transformation as it's pretty dramatic. The front spoiler was carbon hydro dipped, maybe there's a place near you that does it, if so I'd check it out, pretty amazing results.
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Rochester
I think you need a project to get you interested in how the car looks under the hood. This is as good as any.

So... you do it up first, and I'll follow your lead. I've been considering this idea for a while now. Personally, I'm thinking going a shade lighter than the matching black plastics. Gunmetal is an appealing idea. Something matching my radiator and oil caps.
It does sound quite intriguing, at least I've got those Intakes to make it a bit more interesting under there already so I've got a foundation
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 09:11 AM
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It does sound quite intriguing, at least I've got those Intakes to make it a bit more interesting under there already so I've got a foundation
Yes! Exactly. For that matter, you'll probably be wanting to paint your K&N Typhoon mid-pipes.

I'm planning on the R2C Intake kit this summer, in Black Nickle... which is kind of a dark chrome look. I like that type of finish. All those colors in that space: gunmetal, black chrome, titanium, etc.
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Rochester
Yes! Exactly. For that matter, you'll probably be wanting to paint your K&N Typhoon mid-pipes.

I'm planning on the R2C Intake kit this summer, in Black Nickle... which is kind of a dark chrome look. I like that type of finish. All those colors in that space: gunmetal, black chrome, titanium, etc.
Actually I've got the Injen shorty pipes and they're also in what I believe is a black nickel, it's a nice finish that I'm happy with
I'm already working out some engine bay ideas, so your mission should be accomplished soon, lol.
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 04:26 PM
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i think you should consider painting the neck and the bend up to tip as well.
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 04:36 PM
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looks great for such a simple mod....if im not mistaken the oem mufflers are black too.

again your setup look great, enjoy!
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 05:01 PM
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looks great for such a simple mod....if im not mistaken the oem mufflers are black too.

again your setup look great, enjoy!
They are black. And the face of the mufflers is curved outward (convex). It's not flat, like all the aftermarket mufflers. IDK why that is. I suspect there's either an acoustic or manufacturing reason for it.
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by bat6wc
i think you should consider painting the neck and the bend up to tip as well.
I think I probably will, I love the look from straight back but from the sides the stainless steel welded area and the smaller pipe is more pronounced. I think I'll actually black out everything except the very end of the tip where it comes back straight (about the last 4-5").
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 07:16 PM
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Beautiful! If I were ever to do the Medallion this is what I'd do.
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by RatedG
looks great for such a simple mod....if im not mistaken the oem mufflers are black too.

again your setup look great, enjoy!
Thanks a lot RG, amazing what a couple rattle cans on your cans can do
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Old Jul 24, 2013 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Hapa DC5
Beautiful! If I were ever to do the Medallion this is what I'd do.
Thanks you sir, those Medallions are a nice looking setup.
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 03:05 AM
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Great DIY blnewt. It looks pretty damn good!
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 08:31 AM
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Great DIY blnewt. It looks pretty damn good!
Thanks Bota, cleaned it up for sure
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 09:41 PM
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Nice job, looks nice and factory to me.
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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Adam West
Nice job, looks nice and factory to me.
Thanks Adam, appreciate it
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