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Old Sep 5, 2007 | 02:54 PM
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what do you guys think about painting my exhaust tip flat black? the surface is kinda weird. its not really chrome and no matter how long i sit there and polish it never really get shinny. and because of the turbo it tends to get black carbon on the edges. so im thinking about just painting it black so it blends in with the bumper a little



Old Sep 5, 2007 | 03:01 PM
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Jim the d3 is that a navigation thing?
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 03:06 PM
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yeah.

avic d-3. i have that, an ipod controller, and steering wheel control module sitting around HAHAHAHAHAHA.


that would be sweet in the Si........


Scott, i think the flat blacked exhaust tip would look hella cool. would you have a problem with the paint flaking off cause of the heat? im sure there is a flat black high temp paint out there.
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 03:08 PM
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yea, there is a flat black high temp paint.
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 03:10 PM
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yea there is engine block paint or something. good for a few thousand degrees...i think im gonna do it.

i just took the "GTI" badge off the back

i also met up with some guys at the local hangout and the one kid recoded my car so now i can use the key fob to raise and lower my windows. its f'n awesome! he also disabled my Daytime running lights and a few other things.
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 03:14 PM
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Jim ill take them.....
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 03:15 PM
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nevermind...I changed my mind...Im going a diffrent direction....
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 03:22 PM
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

nice
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 03:24 PM
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well I thought about it....and Id rather have a 5 year old just color in my car with crayons...
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 03:28 PM
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Scott....Black tips would def look nice! Are u stil gonna paint your diffuser and side skirts?
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by narconethree
well I thought about it....and Id rather have a 5 year old just color in my car with crayons...

Why would you want splooge on the hood?
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Big_Jim
Originally Posted by narconethree
well I thought about it....and Id rather have a 5 year old just color in my car with crayons...

Why would you want splooge on the hood?
its ok, that will wash off..........i think.
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 03:45 PM
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HAHAHAHA NICE!!!!!!!!!!!
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 03:46 PM
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ewwww splooge
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 03:46 PM
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like door panels for that navi?
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 03:49 PM
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Scott, have you thought about removing the rubstrips on the sides as well?

I think flat-blacking the exhaust would look nice.
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 03:54 PM
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time for me to go! :D have a nice day, kiddies!
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Cmec2004
like door panels for that navi?
nah man, sorry. I like the door pannels, but not that much lol.
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 03:56 PM
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scott-- can u space the back wheels out more?
Old Sep 5, 2007 | 04:17 PM
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zack- i wish i could take the rub strips off but there are locater pins along it and it leaves 3 or 4 holes in the door.

BJ- down the road i want to get a set of 18in wheels which i hope will stick out a little more

here is what i want to do with my car at somepoint...
this style lip with painted side skirts

this is the stock rear bumper with the top part painted white



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