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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 01:26 PM
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A litle TLC for my R56 today

Been a while since I've gave Scrappy some attention: Cleaned and Badged

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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 02:44 PM
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^^^ Nice looking Spice Orange. I just hope that oil's someone else's!

First time the Kid has been cleaned up since I blacked out the side markers, painted the rear calipers and had the Wilwoods installed.





Took him to my daughter's concert and he looked so handsome, I had to take his picture.

 
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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 02:48 PM
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Got all that trim done... Will be mailed back as soon as the paint totally cures.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 02:58 PM
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Pieces look great, but what pieces are they?

And that's a good shot of the roof on the rat rod project.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 03:02 PM
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They are the interior trim rings... He wanted custom paint... I wanted chrome... We made a good trade. :D
 
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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 03:13 PM
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Good call with chrome for the project - and great bartering.

Would love to see how his side turned out.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 03:14 PM
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Remind me and I will send you some pics...
 
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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Roxspin72
Been a while since I've gave Scrappy some attention: Cleaned and Badged
That is a gorgeous car you have there
 
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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 06:11 PM
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[QUOTE=Albiecrazy;3893268]^^^ Nice looking Spice Orange. I just hope that oil's someone else's!

Thanks. Don't worry that's just water drops from the car wash just moments prior to the photo op... LOL.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Grizld700
That is a gorgeous car you have there
Thanks...👍
 
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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 06:20 PM
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I dremelled the ridges off a pair of PIAA 520 light covers for my new driving lights. No wit fits like a glove and snug. Cleaned it too since it will be in the 50's the next couple of days. Spring has sprung?
 
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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 07:04 PM
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Put on the front plate for the first time in the car's life. Driving to Austin, TX tomorrow morning and I hear they're pretty strict on front plate. It's a $200 fine for no front plate, so there's a pretty big incentive for cops to pull you over for it.

It's pretty janky, I used 4 rubber twist ties from Home Depot and 4 velcro strips on the back to secure it. Here's hoping it doesn't fly away during the 13 hour drive...
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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Roxspin72
Been a while since I've gave Scrappy some attention: Cleaned and Badged

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Awesome color! I dig the color combo too! Sharp!
 
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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 07:24 PM
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changed rear rotors & brakes

Do you really need to have the brake fluid changed every 2 years?
 
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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 3lusive
Put on the front plate for the first time in the car's life. Driving to Austin, TX tomorrow morning and I hear they're pretty strict on front plate. It's a $200 fine for no front plate, so there's a pretty big incentive for cops to pull you over for it.

It's pretty janky, I used 4 rubber twist ties from Home Depot and 4 velcro strips on the back to secure it. Here's hoping it doesn't fly away during the 13 hour drive...
Who is strict, Wisconsin or Texas?

Texas cops are only going to ticket TX registered cars for no front plate. Texas cops don't enforce the motor vehicle codes of other states. I drove my one-plate, outta-state car around Houston for over a month and didn't even get a second look from the local constabulary.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 08:41 PM
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Saved $400 by replacing the serpentine belt and brakes myself. Not too hard and it was great to get a little more experience with the workings of the car.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Albiecrazy
^^^ Nice looking Spice Orange. I just hope that oil's someone else's!

First time the Kid has been cleaned up since I blacked out the side markers, painted the rear calipers and had the Wilwoods installed.





Took him to my daughter's concert and he looked so handsome, I had to take his picture.

Nice looking ride! What did you use to black out the side markers?
 
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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by trwxxa
Who is strict, Wisconsin or Texas?

Texas cops are only going to ticket TX registered cars for no front plate. Texas cops don't enforce the motor vehicle codes of other states. I drove my one-plate, outta-state car around Houston for over a month and didn't even get a second look from the local constabulary.
Texas is the strict one, WI doesn't care :p

Are you originally from a state that doesn't require 2 plates? Since I'm only going to be there for a week, I figure the 10 dollars paid to attach the license plate is worth avoiding $200 in fines
 
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Old Mar 9, 2014 | 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by reyking56
Do you really need to have the brake fluid changed every 2 years?
More or less, yeah. It absorbs water from the atmosphere, and the water degrades it. It boils more easily, and can cause corrosion on some of the metal parts in the brake system.

It's like changing your oil--it's a lot cheaper to do it as preventative maintenance than to fix the stuff that gets damaged later on.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Slave to Felines
More or less, yeah. It absorbs water from the atmosphere, and the water degrades it. It boils more easily, and can cause corrosion on some of the metal parts in the brake system.

It's like changing your oil--it's a lot cheaper to do it as preventative maintenance than to fix the stuff that gets damaged later on.
+1

Cheap insurance. Plus, it doesn't take too long. Skip the dealer as anyone can do it. Easy peasy
 
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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Roxspin72
Thanks. Don't worry that's just water drops from the car wash just moments prior to the photo op... LOL.
Whew!

Originally Posted by pepperstripes
Nice looking ride! What did you use to black out the side markers?
Thanks. I used VHT Nite Shades. 3 coats.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by trwxxa
Who is strict, Wisconsin or Texas?

Texas cops are only going to ticket TX registered cars for no front plate. Texas cops don't enforce the motor vehicle codes of other states. I drove my one-plate, outta-state car around Houston for over a month and didn't even get a second look from the local constabulary.
+1 I wouldn't risk marking up that clean front bumper for nada...
 
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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 06:02 PM
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Bodywork to my hood is finished...

Quick mock up...
 
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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 06:06 PM
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That first picture gives me a great idea for a desk project!
 
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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by c0op3r
That first picture gives me a great idea for a desk project!
With parts, I will build! :D
 
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