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Matte Black #2 Project

Matte Black #2 Project

Postby kenny6683 » Tue Nov 22, 2011 1:33 pm

Thanks to Steve - nguyenSTX for his help
although i always try doing things on my car on my own
he was the reason i decided to take on this project
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My homemade Renova grille...its now Flat Black! with gloss black mesh
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notice lip kit was sanded in this pic...had few nicks which needed to be smooth before the new color
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toughest part...mirrors
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Here are some pics of my W7 box i had to remake...needed more trunk space
it actually sounds better now too 24x11" back behind seats...24x14" front speaker mount
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finished box...except i installed speaker grille after
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cut out security tab near ash tray for new light switch...this turns on and off Headlight HID
some cops dont like bright blue lights (highbeams look oem since i also have h3 bulb installed)
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oh no...i passed the 130 mark
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i havent finished this new project yet since i cant do it all at once or my wife will kill me lol
Roof Doors and fenders are next...
Tints
New Rims and possibly will purchase some coilovers...Stay Tuned!
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Re: Matte Black #2 Project

Postby kenny6683 » Tue Nov 22, 2011 1:37 pm

this is how sub box sits behind seats (dont mind mess of wires...this was before i cleaned up and upholstered box)
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Re: Matte Black #2 Project

Postby kenny6683 » Tue Nov 22, 2011 8:21 pm

here is my new shift knob i made
drilled 1/2" hole then tapped some threads
a lot better than my GReddy knob i had which was metal. It would get
freezing cold during winter and burning hot in the summer. Got the idea from Shelby GT500
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Re: Matte Black #2 Project

Postby SirThomas88 » Tue Dec 06, 2011 3:40 am

Nice! Lookin good. Love the 8 ball. Gotta be one of the heaviest shift knobs out there.
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Re: Matte Black #2 Project

Postby yaddadaimsayin » Tue Dec 06, 2011 11:49 am

awesome work dude. trunk looks pretty dope as is... reminds me of a killer whale
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Re: Matte Black #2 Project

Postby kenny6683 » Tue Dec 06, 2011 9:05 pm

Thanks guys...managed to do roof and pass. Quarter panel last week. I will do more tomorrow and post new pics
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