Post a pic of your car as it sits currently - Page 216

sleepyalero · 10-19-2013, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by [ChaosweaveR]

Those aren't coming.

A drop is. No coilovers.

They will soon enough!

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Originally Posted by geldartb

doesn't matter the obnoxious idle makes up for it.

if it's not raining next week i may wash it.

Psh wash it and put it away.

geldartb · 10-19-2013, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by sleepyalero

Psh wash it and put it away.

next week i'm done with that shit this week.. probably gonna have to get something to wash the brake dust off the fronts, those pads i got for the f-body shit are some dusty bastards..but they grab pretty damn good though.

AaronGTR · 10-19-2013, 06:41 PM

I still need to clean my wheels and do the vinyl in my interior. It's been raining here all day though. And I have homework to do (priorities). It's supposed to clear up tomorrow though, so I might get it done then.

Jake · 10-19-2013, 07:04 PM

Washed and waxed it today and went to a car show, some classics and hotrods there but a few newer cars showed up, my buddy took his G8 and another buddy took his 99 Z28.

hok666 · 10-19-2013, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by geldartb

aside from the UIM color change it's been like this since it went together. wrapped the intake tube with some stuff to keep the heat out.

my what thick gaskets you have..

Smithkid21 · 10-19-2013, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by [ChaosweaveR]

Finally got around to taking good pics of the Accord. I like how they came out.

It's still a Honda

I'm kidding man, looks real nice! Like the clean look. And I love my stickers, too. They're just not for everybody

AaronGTR · 10-19-2013, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Jake

Washed and waxed it today and went to a car show, some classics and hotrods there but a few newer cars showed up, my buddy took his G8 and another buddy took his 99 Z28.

Looks real nice man! Still can't get over how good those wheels look on that car.

[ChaosweaveR] · 10-19-2013, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Smithkid21

It's still a Honda

I'm kidding man, looks real nice! Like the clean look. And I love my stickers, too. They're just not for everybody

Thank you, sir.

And yeah, you're right about the decals.

Jake · 10-19-2013, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by AaronGTR

Looks real nice man! Still can't get over how good those wheels look on that car.

Thanks Aaron, I always hated the fact that they were 17's but after I lowered the car I am satisfied with them, that is until a larger set of staggered C6 wheels show up on craigslist, I really want a 295 tire on the rear

bricooper78 · 10-20-2013, 10:46 AM

White camaros are some of the prettiest camaros

@ Chaos go BWWWAAAAAAH

TDavis · 10-20-2013, 06:15 PM

Took some pics while I was at my parents' friends house babysitting their german shepherds. Also taking some rides on the 4wheeler

MAC the KNIFE · 10-20-2013, 06:29 PM

Tanner, yes, you do have orange peel.

i never used to notice orange peel, but now IT'S FRREAKKING EVVEEERRRRYYYYYYY WHAERE !!!!! thanks for that, metallman

your tires look glossier in these pictures. i approve

TDavis · 10-20-2013, 06:32 PM

I just thought it was the texture of the paint. If thats orange peel then whatever, its all around the car. The paint feels completely smooth where the "orange peel" is so I don't think I need to worry about it since I keep up with the paint. The car is 13 years old, what can ya do?

I wonder if plastic pieces can get orange peel because everything that is the physical metal body has orange peel but the plastic/fiberglass pieces like the bumpers/hood/side skirts/spoiler are completely without the "orange peel."

mfuller · 10-20-2013, 06:35 PM

I generally don't care for red cars, but yours looks really good, Tanner.
Nice job.

sleepyalero · 10-20-2013, 07:32 PM

Tanner. Needs sct kit and more performance mods!

Car looks good pal.

MAC the KNIFE · 10-20-2013, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TDavis

I just thought it was the texture of the paint. If thats orange peel then whatever, its all around the car. The paint feels completely smooth where the "orange peel" is so I don't think I need to worry about it since I keep up with the paint. The car is 13 years old, what can ya do?

I wonder if plastic pieces can get orange peel because everything that is the physical metal body has orange peel but the plastic/fiberglass pieces like the bumpers/hood/side skirts/spoiler are completely without the "orange peel."

i'm not nitpicking by any means. i had never heard of orange peel before, and i had no idea it could be eliminated. it's just the nature of the clearcoat to dry in thin/thick splotches. it came from the factory that way. and dont ever use the excuse, it's 13 yrs old so i dont care. people cant believe it when i tell them mine is 15 yrs old. it's something to be proud of! because yours is in nicer shape than most guys 3 year old car!

the plastic pieces on my GA dont have much clear coat left, but what i noticed most about the plastic is that it fades and the clear falls off much sooner than on the metal parts. on my g8, the plastic parts have insane orange peel. the blue subie test fender i worked over, it had orange peel, but i wet sanded and polished it truly smooth and now reflections are sharp like a mirror.

in this 1st pic, notice how the surface has like a wavy lake effect on all the reflections.

here is halfway through wet sanding. notice the "dots" that have been sanded off. those are peaks in the clearcoat that scatter the reflections. when you sand down all the peaks, and polish it, you get a perfect sharp reflection.

so compare the before to this after

can't believe i was able to do this in my garage. it's truly a "showcar" finish

bricooper78 · 10-20-2013, 07:51 PM

that is an amazing finish boss!!! wow

[ChaosweaveR] · 10-20-2013, 08:08 PM

Please detail my Honda.

sleepyalero · 10-20-2013, 08:37 PM

Stunning.

sleepyalero · 10-21-2013, 08:47 AM

I hate being last comment on page. Lol bumping

10-19-2013, 06:41 PM	#4303
AaronGTR BlingWithBallz AKA: Aaron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Detroit area, MI Age: 43 Posts: 12,254 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1 2dr	I still need to clean my wheels and do the vinyl in my interior. It's been raining here all day though. And I have homework to do (priorities). It's supposed to clear up tomorrow though, so I might get it done then. __________________ The few, the proud, the boosted! 13.788 @ 103.73 mph (3/2011) 320 whp and 300 ft/lbs torque. (3/2011) See it here. the total package.

10-20-2013, 06:15 PM	#4311
TDavis GAGT - Junkie AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 29 Posts: 3,871 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SC/T	Took some pics while I was at my parents' friends house babysitting their german shepherds. Also taking some rides on the 4wheeler __________________ Mods: Alotta sht Last edited by TDavis; 10-20-2013 at 06:28 PM.

10-20-2013, 06:29 PM	#4312
MAC the KNIFE always cuttin' up AKA: MAC Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: TAMPA Age: 37 Posts: 1,165 Vehicle: Red 99 GT coupe	Tanner, yes, you do have orange peel. i never used to notice orange peel, but now IT'S FRREAKKING EVVEEERRRRYYYYYYY WHAERE !!!!! thanks for that, metallman your tires look glossier in these pictures. i approve __________________ 2009 G8 gt no more Big Gears, buh-bye coilovers... illusions of making this a racecar have passed. 12.78 @112.. not a bad grocery getter -still LOUD AS FCK though 2006 GTO completely stock. rip at 39k. 99 GAGT 108k miles, Borla cat-back, CAI, 65mm TB, EGR delete, WOT-tech intakes, F-Body Brakes w/ Hawk HPS pads. Suede headliner, heated seats, jvc HU, infinity speakers+amp+subs, LEDs -probably less than 1000 miles on it in the last 3 years...

10-20-2013, 06:32 PM	#4313
TDavis GAGT - Junkie AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 29 Posts: 3,871 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am SC/T	I just thought it was the texture of the paint. If thats orange peel then whatever, its all around the car. The paint feels completely smooth where the "orange peel" is so I don't think I need to worry about it since I keep up with the paint. The car is 13 years old, what can ya do? I wonder if plastic pieces can get orange peel because everything that is the physical metal body has orange peel but the plastic/fiberglass pieces like the bumpers/hood/side skirts/spoiler are completely without the "orange peel." __________________ Mods: Alotta sht Last edited by TDavis; 10-20-2013 at 06:39 PM.

10-20-2013, 06:35 PM	#4314
mfuller Mr. Common Sense AKA: Matt Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Loves Park, IL USA Age: 47 Posts: 2,031 Vehicle: 2000 Alero GLS sedan	I generally don't care for red cars, but yours looks really good, Tanner. Nice job. __________________ Matt - Resident brake and suspension guru Also, your friendly Performance and Technical Moderator *Please don't tailgate, text and drive, drink and drive, or otherwise act like an asshat.* Questioning if it will ever run again.....

10-19-2013, 07:04 PM	#4304
Jake BRAAAPPP AKA: Jake Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cen Cal Age: 34 Posts: 3,725 Vehicle: Hellcat Challenger	Washed and waxed it today and went to a car show, some classics and hotrods there but a few newer cars showed up, my buddy took his G8 and another buddy took his 99 Z28.

10-20-2013, 10:46 AM	#4310
bricooper78 Dammit Sleepy AKA: Cooper Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: IA Posts: 4,078 Vehicle: 03 Sierra Z71	White camaros are some of the prettiest camaros @ Chaos go BWWWAAAAAAH

10-20-2013, 07:32 PM	#4315
sleepyalero ▂ ▃ ▅ ▆ █ ▆ ▅ ▃ ▂ AKA: Nathan Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Unknown. Posts: 5,911 Vehicle: 2001 olds alero GLS	Tanner. Needs sct kit and more performance mods! Car looks good pal. __________________ 2001 \| Alero GLS \| 3400 \| 6MT 2012 BMW S1000RR, full exhaust, BRENTUNE, power commander 5, dyno tune, 198WHP.

10-20-2013, 07:51 PM	#4317
bricooper78 Dammit Sleepy AKA: Cooper Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: IA Posts: 4,078 Vehicle: 03 Sierra Z71	that is an amazing finish boss!!! wow

10-20-2013, 08:08 PM	#4318
[ChaosweaveR] So that's Vtec... AKA: Chris Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Medford, NY Age: 34 Posts: 6,783 Vehicle: ‘15 Honda Accord Sport	Please detail my Honda. __________________ 2015 Honda Accord Sport Sedan: K24W 2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES: 4G64

10-20-2013, 08:37 PM	#4319
sleepyalero ▂ ▃ ▅ ▆ █ ▆ ▅ ▃ ▂ AKA: Nathan Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Unknown. Posts: 5,911 Vehicle: 2001 olds alero GLS	Stunning. __________________ 2001 \| Alero GLS \| 3400 \| 6MT 2012 BMW S1000RR, full exhaust, BRENTUNE, power commander 5, dyno tune, 198WHP.

10-21-2013, 08:47 AM	#4320
sleepyalero ▂ ▃ ▅ ▆ █ ▆ ▅ ▃ ▂ AKA: Nathan Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Unknown. Posts: 5,911 Vehicle: 2001 olds alero GLS	I hate being last comment on page. Lol bumping __________________ 2001 \| Alero GLS \| 3400 \| 6MT 2012 BMW S1000RR, full exhaust, BRENTUNE, power commander 5, dyno tune, 198WHP.