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Old Feb 4, 2018 | 05:19 PM
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Old Feb 5, 2018 | 12:55 PM
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Old Feb 6, 2018 | 07:33 AM
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Where did the rear spoiler came from?
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Old Feb 6, 2018 | 10:22 AM
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Where did the rear spoiler came from?
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Hi ben. The spoiler came from one of the venders in this forum. Its a gp repilca
 

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Old Feb 6, 2018 | 11:19 AM
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Nice mods, and the group drives look like a great time.

What kind of gloss carbon wrap is on the dash and downtubes, and where did you get it?
 
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Old Feb 6, 2018 | 09:02 PM
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Nice mods, and the group drives look like a great time.

What kind of gloss carbon wrap is on the dash and downtubes, and where did you get it?
Thank you rbmini. Yea the group drive was a lot of fun and everyone is so friendly.

I got them from my brother. I believe it was on ebay those 5d carbon fiber wrap. It didnt have a brand on it. It doesnt stick very well. U should look into avery or 3m. Ive used those brands on other cars and its way easier to apply and stick very well
 
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Old Feb 26, 2018 | 10:11 PM
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Its time to get rid of the world's ugliest astro mini van steering wheel.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2018 | 03:24 PM
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Some more interior over hauling
 
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Old Mar 3, 2018 | 10:01 PM
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What are those black bezels around the fog lights? Vinyl?
 
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Old Mar 4, 2018 | 12:20 AM
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What are those black bezels around the fog lights? Vinyl?
Yup just vinyl
 
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Old Mar 4, 2018 | 12:21 AM
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Nrg thin quick release
 
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Old Mar 4, 2018 | 08:51 AM
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Yup just vinyl
Looks awesome. Was it custom or did you order it from somewhere? There was a shop that sold them on here years ago but I can’t find them now.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2018 | 10:17 PM
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Looks awesome. Was it custom or did you order it from somewhere? There was a shop that sold them on here years ago but I can’t find them now.
It was custom. Its really easy. Just fold the vinyl in half and cut it. That way youll have 2 exact shaped mirrored.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2018 | 11:51 PM
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Nrg slim quick release with a nrg short hub
 
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Old Mar 21, 2018 | 12:25 AM
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New seats. With heated features
 
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Old Mar 21, 2018 | 12:28 AM
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Looks naked now without the roof rack. But on a good note I get 2 more mpg
 
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Old Mar 28, 2018 | 09:04 PM
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Wow, what are the details on the seats? Looks nice
 
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Old Mar 29, 2018 | 03:28 PM
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Man it just turned hands down gorgeous.
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Old Mar 29, 2018 | 10:12 PM
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Wow, what are the details on the seats? Looks nice
Hi red.
Not sure on the detail of the seats. Got it from some guy that was suppose to install it in hi mustang but he didn’t know how so I took it off his hand
 
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Old Mar 29, 2018 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Bnourai
Man it just turned hands down gorgeous.
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Thanks Ben!!!
 
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Old Mar 29, 2018 | 10:22 PM
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Look what just came home ��
 
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Old Mar 30, 2018 | 07:45 AM
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So I like to do the steering wheel on my car also.and have some questions.
Where did you get them from do I really need the quick release in order to do mine? Airbag light?
Dos your hub release the turn signal?
Thx for taking the time.
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Old Mar 30, 2018 | 05:19 PM
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So I like to do the steering wheel on my car also.and have some questions.
Where did you get them from do I really need the quick release in order to do mine? Airbag light?
Dos your hub release the turn signal?
Thx for taking the time.
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Hi Ben
You can order it online. I’m using NRG hub and quick release. You don’t need to use a quick release so you don’t need to run a short hub. I’m currently running the short hub on mine and the fitment from steering wheel to the switches is almost like stock. If you end up with it too close then they sell spacers on eBay for like 20 bucks. As for the airbags u need to run an ohm resister. The turn signal still turns off as long as u still use the clock spring behind the steering wheel. Good luck buddy
 
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Old Mar 31, 2018 | 07:46 AM
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Thx a bunch for the info.
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