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Old 09-06-2015, 01:42 PM
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Did 127 once in JCW and 178 twice in Lambo

With my NM Engineering stage 1 flash, there is no longer a speed limiter or rev limiter...

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HAHAHA LOVE THAT LAMBO MAN!!! SOUNDS FRIGGIN AWESOME. I'D USE THE REAL F WORD BUT THEY'LL BLEEP IT OUT! HAHAHA

SUCH A COOL CAR. BET THAT SIGNING RAISED THE VALUE LIKE 20 GRAND. NOT THAT YOU'D SELL BUT WHATEVER.

REALLY COOL TO GET THAT SIG AND LOVE SEEING IT TAKE OFF UP THE EXPRESSWAY.


Like you never get out of 3rd right? hahaha I can drive freeway with my JCW in 3rd. I only get in 6th in West Texas where you can go 85 +. Got to get that radar detector.
 
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malibujoey - here you go. I thought I'd make a separate Kuda mount and ProClip cradle thread: https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/jcw-garage/292942-kuda-leather-mount-and-proclip-dock-cradle.html
 
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Originally Posted by minimofo
Flat screwdriver wrapped with a towel.

Had dinner with Valentino Balboni this evening. What a living legend and such a gentleman. His signature and "Grazie!" can now be seen through the clean engine bonnet like an artist signing a masterpiece and encased in glass ;-)












Congrats and dont let the panel ever get separated from the engine bay
 
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Congrats and dont let the panel ever get separated from the engine bay
If I ever sell the car, I'll keep the panel and put a replacement one on then mount the panel in a frame for the wall
 
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Even better idea.
 
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How difficult is it to remove from the paint if you have a little overspray?
 
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Originally Posted by malibujoey
AWESEOME IDEA ****!

ARE YOU IN LINE FOR A DIABLO???

Diabo? No, those are old Lambos that aren't made anymore since 90's. I'm waiting for the Huracan Superleggera due 2017.
 
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How difficult is it to remove from the paint if you have a little overspray?
Very easy...just use a microfiber towel.
 
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Very easy...just use a microfiber towel.
+1

Also if its more than just a little, Goof-off or Goo-gone and a microfiber towel will do as well But usually just the towel will work.
 
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Minimofo,

It looks like you may have dipped your Mini door handles as well. Does that seem to be holding up Ok?
 
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Minimofo,

It looks like you may have dipped your Mini door handles as well. Does that seem to be holding up Ok?
Yep, works great and gives a nice rubbery grip. All holding up very well and lots of washes so far. Can't be happier with all the parts I've done, zero maintenance.

If you want, you can spray 1 or 2 thin layers of the clear glossifier to protect the black/colored plasti dip. It's not a complete gloss if only a couple coats but more of a satin finish. The more layers the glossier it gets. I didn't glossify all the black parts, just the red front brake ducts.
 
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How does the red plastidip look compared to your roof and mirror caps? Does the glossifier change actual color/shade any? I just tried using red Rustoleum Flexi-dip on my mirror caps and the color seemed off, like a pinkish red.
 
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Originally Posted by RB-MINI
How does the red plastidip look compared to your roof and mirror caps? Does the glossifier change actual color/shade any? I just tried using red Rustoleum Flexi-dip on my mirror caps and the color seemed off, like a pinkish red.
Correct, the Rustoleum isn't red red but a slight pinkish tint. I think the Performix is more red and better. I do know the Rustoleum loses the pinkish tint after drying and a few layers of glossifier. I've tried both and prefer the Performix more.
 
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time to go buy some red plastidip and glossifier...
 
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Originally Posted by malibujoey
Hey man

Got into the dip it stuff and wanted to ask you: have you tried using it on wheels? Instead of powder coating mine thought of dipping it. They make a wheel spray kit.

https://www.dipyourcar.com/Kit-Wheels-Matte-Finish.html
nope and won't do it. plasti dip'ing wheels is a bit ghetto. might as well do it right and powder coat.
 
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When you powder coat them post up some pics.
 
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Back up set of wheels or get it all done in one day. How long to bake and dry them ?
 
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