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I wanna enter my ride in the upcoming HIN...

Old Jan 27, 2008 | 08:15 PM
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Default I wanna enter my ride in the upcoming HIN...

I have about 2 months to prepare, what do you guys recommend? What parts would look "show worthy?"

I will be doing the following for the show (or before)

1. PAINT (Factory red, or nicer red but want to stay clost to matching since I havnt painted the engine bay)

2. Wheels (will buy/borrow a new set somewhere) Recommend chrome/gun metal/silver/gold?

3. I'll try to get more electronics, but w/o drilling, what else can I add to the interior of a del sol?


Any display ideas or themes? I will use my decal cutter to make a "Mods" list (display plaque)
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 12:46 PM
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TV's, Playstation.
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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it's not always about having the most crap jamed into your car. Yet making what you have look good.

Start off by focusing on every little detail that is wrong with your car & turn it into perfection. Down to the last little swirl mark or spec if dirt in the wheel well. Then tastefully do what ever you want as far as upgrades or display stuff.
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 02:21 PM
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Post some pics of your car, dont forget the interior.
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Line7
Post some pics of your car, dont forget the interior.
i posted current pix in the photo section, but here is what my car looks like right now. (can't wait for paint) the delima is, what to drive while i paint this car (expecting around 3 days of down time) I want to pull fenders/hood/bumper/wing etc for paint...

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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 02:51 PM
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^ old pic, only difference is that I put my original seats back in (they are in perfect condition, took em out so they dont get worn out, just had spares layin around)
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 07:15 PM
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dear god lose the hood, and the wheels, and the stickers...other than that, good start.
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 07:34 PM
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i like the hood's shape, it's not to crazy & if you paint matched it, i think it would look really nice.
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Running925
i like the hood's shape, it's not to crazy & if you paint matched it, i think it would look really nice.
semi-agreed
i think it needs a boxier front bumper or lip as well to really match nicely if all painted
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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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Lose the "H" in the front. As well as all the other sticker/decals that are on your car.

New wheels. I would go for something like gold/copper with polished lip in 16's.

Along with that, new suspension or at least drop it more. It doesn't have to be tucked, but having the fender sit right on top of the tire would look sweet.

New hood. Either OEM CF hood or get a OEM color matched one.

If you're not getting a different front bumper, at least consider a front lip for your existing one.
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