Got my flames done on my Solara on 19's

by **makeitscrape** » Mon Oct 28, 2002 6:21 pm

Just got back from the paint shop. Here are two pics that I was able to snap. I didn't have much time to take very good pics, but i'll get more soon...

by **Blaze** » Mon Oct 28, 2002 6:23 pm

doesnt look too bad, im not fan of custom flame, paint jobs but its str8

by **nkx1** » Tue Oct 29, 2002 12:20 am

I'm with Blaze; usually I don't like flames or most custom paint jobs, but yours looks tight. I like the subtle colors of silver/gray and white instead of lame bright orange flames or something. Btw, did you paint the entire car, or just paint the flames and lower portion only, and then clearcoat it?

by **makeitscrape** » Tue Oct 29, 2002 1:22 am

thanks for the positive feedback folks...
we only painted the hood, fenders, and doors...then cleared...still need to color-sand and buff it though....

by **Jay** » Tue Oct 29, 2002 1:23 am

Cool...
I thought it was going to be a ghost flame.... You know, the ones that's barely noticible, but it's there.... Now you need a body kit and you are good to go..

by **makeitscrape** » Tue Oct 29, 2002 2:56 am

i was thinking of ghost flames, but i chose house of kolor "platinum" instead... I won't have room for a body kit w/ the hydraulics in later this week...unless it doesnt sit as low as planned, then i might have room... i guess i just don't really believe in body "KITS" .

by **SolaraLuva** » Wed Oct 30, 2002 11:21 am

it looks pretty clean, im feelin tha rims yo, how much u get em for?

by **i20solara02i** » Wed Oct 30, 2002 3:58 pm

makeitscrape wrote:i was thinking of ghost flames, but i chose house of kolor "platinum" instead... I won't have room for a body kit w/ the hydraulics in later this week...unless it doesnt sit as low as planned, then i might have room... i guess i just don't really believe in body "KITS" .

how much it gonna cost u for hydro??

by **makeitscrape** » Wed Oct 30, 2002 8:11 pm

the rims were a little over 2k, and the hydraulics were about $1100, saving a lot of money since a buddy and i are doing it ourselves

by **eyedea** » Fri Nov 01, 2002 1:30 am

makeitscrape wrote:the rims were a little over 2k, and the hydraulics were about $1100, saving a lot of money since a buddy and i are doing it ourselves

You mean you can actually have hydros on a solara? I drove over to www.totallypolished.com over in agoura CA and asked if they could install hydros/airbags on my ride and their answer was NO. they told me that its hard since the solara has mcphersons and it would not be safe at all even if they did so i burried the idea. I believed them since these guys are like dope. They even produced a 2 door excursion that was featured in the 2k1 sema auto show. If u di it...post pics, detailed on how u did it and the result..def interested in seeing how it works out.

by **makeitscrape** » Fri Nov 01, 2002 1:04 pm

I know the guys down at TP very well, my shop and my buddy's shop deal with them all the time...

because we have mcpherson struts, we have 3 choices for adjustable ride suspension: strutbags, mac air cylinders, and hydraulics...
strutbags are too tall, so you don't sit low at all, mac air cylinders just came out, so they are VERY EXPENSIVE, and i've already had air cylinders on my integra, so, it's gotta be juice...

you can juice anything, you just have to have the right cylinders, the ones that will reverse mount into the strut itself... that's the only way.

we're doing the install tonight...i'll post pics as soon as i get home.

by the way _eyedea, let me know if you need anything, i'm a wholesale distributor for most of these products...

by **Gunman** » Fri Nov 01, 2002 4:09 pm

I like the way the rims are, but not up on the flames though. For me certain cars can get away with em and others dont. I just dont see the solara in that way. Maybe when it all said and done it might come together. Second I could never understand that whole hydro. stuff, its a west coast thing for sure, If you had on a latched output of a alarm to totally drop and make it undriveable then Im totally all for it, what ever makes it harder to steal is always worth it. But hey, the flames did come out nice, who ever did it , is very good and clean, just not my cup of tea. good luck with it and i hope it turns out the way you want it to.

by **eyedea** » Fri Nov 01, 2002 8:53 pm

i am definately ready to check out the hydro install. I just want it for the rear suspension coz because i got sprint springs, they sit mad low w/o anyone in the car. Would be nice to add onto my brag list too so if this is possible, i wanna see it.

http://www.pbase.com/image/5799305/medium

by **ultramookie** » Fri Nov 01, 2002 9:54 pm

That looks really COOL!! I like it!

makeitscrape wrote:Just got back from the paint shop. Here are two pics that I was able to snap. I didn't have much time to take very good pics, but i'll get more soon...

by **Whatever** » Sat Nov 09, 2002 4:17 pm

makeitscrape wrote:the rims were a little over 2k, and the hydraulics were about $1100, saving a lot of money since a buddy and i are doing it ourselves

i think your car looks nice how much did you spend on that flames? i like it.

Got my flames done on my Solara on 19's

Got my flames done on my Solara on 19's

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