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[ChaosweaveR] · 11-17-2012, 07:44 AM

Run yellow halogens. Yellow HIDS never look yellow.

sleepyalero · 11-17-2012, 08:25 AM

LS powered miatas are pretty sweet.

TDavis · 11-17-2012, 11:24 AM

Yellow halogens will just decrease output and make our stock fogs even more useless. Plus the novelty will wear off after a while.

I'm not technically looking for the actual "golden yellow." The output itself is golden yellow regardless, the look is more yellow then regular halogens so I'm fine with that.

EJ01GAGT · 11-17-2012, 04:44 PM

im thinking about repainting my car but im torn between a two toned red and black or repainting it the fatory red how would a two toned GA look

bricooper78 · 11-17-2012, 06:06 PM

Here, I'll help.

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=two+tone+grand+am

geldartb · 11-17-2012, 06:34 PM

that silver and black one was probably the best two tone job i have seen

not really a good color combo here plus the rims are ugly as hell

EJ01GAGT · 11-17-2012, 06:49 PM

think ill get the factory red redone then add fender stripes

Smithkid21 · 11-17-2012, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by geldartb

that silver and black one was probably the best two tone job i have seen

not really a good color combo here plus the rims are ugly as hell

Do you really need the sunstrip that low!!?

geldartb · 11-18-2012, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Smithkid21

Do you really need the sunstrip that low!!?

not my car and i just noticed that now. damn it's like 3/4 down the windshield. not to mention the grand am sticker is like 1/4 the windshield too.

DrFabulous · 11-20-2012, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by EJ01GAGT

im thinking about repainting my car but im torn between a two toned red and black or repainting it the fatory red how would a two toned GA look

Does the whole car need to be repainted?

EJ01GAGT · 11-20-2012, 05:44 AM

not really i mean mostly the hood from rock chips ant the bumper could use some paint...
i just thought i would repaint the entire car so that it would look alot more even if that makes any sense.

EJ01GAGT · 11-20-2012, 05:44 AM

not really i mean mostly the hood from rock chips ant the bumper could use some paint...
i just thought i would repaint the entire car so that it would look alot more even if that makes any sense.

DrFabulous · 11-20-2012, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by EJ01GAGT

not really i mean mostly the hood from rock chips ant the bumper could use some paint...
i just thought i would repaint the entire car so that it would look alot more even if that makes any sense.

Are you doing it yourself? If not, then the cost of painting the whole car will likely be out of your budget.

EJ01GAGT · 11-20-2012, 02:48 PM

i called a local shop they quoted me 700 which is what is in my price range

DrFabulous · 11-20-2012, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by EJ01GAGT

i called a local shop they quoted me 700 which is what is in my price range

$700 to sand down, prep, and paint the whole car? Sounds like Maaco or something. I spent around that just for a front bumper and a fender, and I did all the prep on them. You get what you pay for...

EJ01GAGT · 11-20-2012, 02:55 PM

yea idk i might try my luck at a JY for a red hood just dont wanna put rims on with a rock chipped car

DrFabulous · 11-20-2012, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by EJ01GAGT

yea idk i might try my luck at a JY for a red hood just dont wanna put rims on with a rock chipped car

Not a bad idea. Keep an eye out on Craigslist and on the forums, you might even come across a SC/T hood. Hell, I sold Coop's silver hood (after I swapped hoods with him) for like $50 or something ridiculous just to get it out of my garage.

EJ01GAGT · 11-20-2012, 03:07 PM

damn yea i got alot of time these are spring plans im at $1500 in car/mod savings so who knows...

DrFabulous · 11-20-2012, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by EJ01GAGT

damn yea i got alot of time these are spring plans im at $1500 in car/mod savings so who knows...

I'd save at least $1250 of that for repairs/insurance/maintenance.... tires, brakes, emergency fund, etc. Chrome rims and a new hood won't help you much if you don't have the cash to fix your fuel pump when it goes out.

Just giving advice from someone who has been there before

EJ01GAGT · 11-20-2012, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DrFabulous

I'd save at least $1250 of that for repairs/insurance/maintenance.... tires, brakes, emergency fund, etc. Chrome rims and a new hood won't help you much if you don't have the cash to fix your fuel pump when it goes out.

Just giving advice from someone who has been there before

true story

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11-17-2012, 11:24 AM	#123
TDavis GAGT - Junkie AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 29 Posts: 3,871 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SC/T	Yellow halogens will just decrease output and make our stock fogs even more useless. Plus the novelty will wear off after a while. I'm not technically looking for the actual "golden yellow." The output itself is golden yellow regardless, the look is more yellow then regular halogens so I'm fine with that. __________________ Mods: Alotta sht

11-17-2012, 04:44 PM	#124
EJ01GAGT GAGT - Member AKA: EJ Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: St.louis MO Age: 29 Posts: 438 Vehicle: 2010 Nissan Maxima SV	im thinking about repainting my car but im torn between a two toned red and black or repainting it the fatory red how would a two toned GA look __________________ 35% tint on front 20% on back AVS headlight covers grand am gt third brake light decal 7 inch power acoustik detach dvd player 1 12 pioneer champion grafxwerks door handle decals 9 inch under dash LED bars GT headrest inserts

11-17-2012, 06:49 PM	#127
EJ01GAGT GAGT - Member AKA: EJ Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: St.louis MO Age: 29 Posts: 438 Vehicle: 2010 Nissan Maxima SV	think ill get the factory red redone then add fender stripes __________________ 35% tint on front 20% on back AVS headlight covers grand am gt third brake light decal 7 inch power acoustik detach dvd player 1 12 pioneer champion grafxwerks door handle decals 9 inch under dash LED bars GT headrest inserts

11-20-2012, 05:44 AM	#131
EJ01GAGT GAGT - Member AKA: EJ Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: St.louis MO Age: 29 Posts: 438 Vehicle: 2010 Nissan Maxima SV	not really i mean mostly the hood from rock chips ant the bumper could use some paint... i just thought i would repaint the entire car so that it would look alot more even if that makes any sense. __________________ 35% tint on front 20% on back AVS headlight covers grand am gt third brake light decal 7 inch power acoustik detach dvd player 1 12 pioneer champion grafxwerks door handle decals 9 inch under dash LED bars GT headrest inserts

11-20-2012, 05:44 AM	#132
EJ01GAGT GAGT - Member AKA: EJ Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: St.louis MO Age: 29 Posts: 438 Vehicle: 2010 Nissan Maxima SV	not really i mean mostly the hood from rock chips ant the bumper could use some paint... i just thought i would repaint the entire car so that it would look alot more even if that makes any sense. __________________ 35% tint on front 20% on back AVS headlight covers grand am gt third brake light decal 7 inch power acoustik detach dvd player 1 12 pioneer champion grafxwerks door handle decals 9 inch under dash LED bars GT headrest inserts

11-20-2012, 02:48 PM	#134
EJ01GAGT GAGT - Member AKA: EJ Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: St.louis MO Age: 29 Posts: 438 Vehicle: 2010 Nissan Maxima SV	i called a local shop they quoted me 700 which is what is in my price range __________________ 35% tint on front 20% on back AVS headlight covers grand am gt third brake light decal 7 inch power acoustik detach dvd player 1 12 pioneer champion grafxwerks door handle decals 9 inch under dash LED bars GT headrest inserts

11-20-2012, 02:55 PM	#136
EJ01GAGT GAGT - Member AKA: EJ Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: St.louis MO Age: 29 Posts: 438 Vehicle: 2010 Nissan Maxima SV	yea idk i might try my luck at a JY for a red hood just dont wanna put rims on with a rock chipped car __________________ 35% tint on front 20% on back AVS headlight covers grand am gt third brake light decal 7 inch power acoustik detach dvd player 1 12 pioneer champion grafxwerks door handle decals 9 inch under dash LED bars GT headrest inserts

11-20-2012, 03:07 PM	#138
EJ01GAGT GAGT - Member AKA: EJ Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: St.louis MO Age: 29 Posts: 438 Vehicle: 2010 Nissan Maxima SV	damn yea i got alot of time these are spring plans im at $1500 in car/mod savings so who knows... __________________ 35% tint on front 20% on back AVS headlight covers grand am gt third brake light decal 7 inch power acoustik detach dvd player 1 12 pioneer champion grafxwerks door handle decals 9 inch under dash LED bars GT headrest inserts

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