R50/53 Dorky cheapskate modification
Sep 5, 2009 | 07:21 PM
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Sep 5, 2009 | 11:22 PM
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From: Monterrey - Mexico
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jbell
wow how did you do that?
Sep 6, 2009 | 06:23 AM
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used some scrap when from when i did my grill on the previous page.
Sep 6, 2009 | 06:15 PM
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From: Pgh, PA
Umm, you dropped your keys...
Sep 6, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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Umm, you dropped your keys...
now that their carbon fiber coated, they float softly to the ground.
Sep 7, 2009 | 05:12 AM
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From: Pgh, PA
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now that they're carbon fiber coated, they float softly to the ground.
Actually, I believe the keyring is a prerequisite for keeping the mini key from floating away...
(that keyring is actually a rather nice take on the carabiner motif.)
Sep 7, 2009 | 06:14 AM
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Actually, I believe the keyring is a prerequisite for keeping the mini key from floating away...
(that keyring is actually a rather nice take on the carabiner motif.)
its from a TUMI bag. i like it. its a little small, but it looks neat and fits in in my hand nice. It's just big enough to slip over my thumb.
Sep 7, 2009 | 06:50 AM
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From: LI, NY
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jbell
its from a TUMI bag. i like it. its a little small, but it looks neat and fits in in my hand nice. It's just big enough to slip over my thumb.
Its cool. It looks like a small stylized carabiner.
Sep 8, 2009 | 06:11 AM
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Sep 8, 2009 | 06:30 AM
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From: Sugar Land, TX
Sep 8, 2009 | 07:53 AM
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From: Atlanta, GA.
Great thread!
Some really nice ideas in here for a limited budget.
cheers,
dag
Sep 8, 2009 | 07:57 AM
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TNX! Final result few minutes ago!
Sep 8, 2009 | 12:39 PM
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From: Monterrey - Mexico
really nice powerpig
Sep 10, 2009 | 05:06 AM
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From: Bellevue, OH
hey adrianr,
i used to live in Mcallen, ever make it up that way? i love the autobahn from reynosa to monterrey
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Sep 10, 2009 | 12:31 PM
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From: Monterrey - Mexico
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hey adrianr,
i used to live in Mcallen, ever make it up that way? i love the autobahn from reynosa to monterrey
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yeah ive taken the MINI twice over there we always go on the ford edge because of the size, and yeah its cool but dangerous :S
Sep 10, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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From: Prescott, AZ, USA
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daglafe
Great thread!
Some really nice ideas in here for a limited budget.
cheers,
dag
Thanks!
One can put only so much billet aluminum... oh wait, isn't a street rod forum.
Sep 19, 2009 | 01:55 PM
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Here is the sub-$100 alternative to the JCW dash:
(thanks to dr.phil for the photo)
Sep 21, 2009 | 09:43 AM
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6th Gear
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Wow, good job on the CF graphic! Going to do the door trim next?
Sep 21, 2009 | 09:45 AM
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From: Columbus, Ohio
that looks effing sick! great work
Sep 21, 2009 | 09:48 AM
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From: L.A ca
That is some really nice work .
Randy
M7 Tuning
Sep 21, 2009 | 11:13 AM
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Wow, good job on the CF graphic! Going to do the door trim next?
Sep 21, 2009 | 03:32 PM
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where do you purchase that material? - (interested for my hot rod.)
Sep 21, 2009 | 05:41 PM
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From: Prescott, AZ, USA
That was quick!
Sep 21, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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From: Pgh, PA
THAT... looks awesome. Nicely done.
Sep 23, 2009 | 07:20 PM
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its not a graphic btw. its a texture.