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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 12:45 AM
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i got really bored and wanted to try this out and see how it looks .. yay or nay?

(dont worry its a 5 minute photoshop job.. so i wont lose anything . lol)



Old Jun 11, 2006 | 12:49 AM
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I just saw another thread by someone who did it for his BSP, its not bad. Reminds me of the new civics.
Old Jun 11, 2006 | 01:00 AM
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yeah tahts where i got the idea from. id thought itd be cool cause i havent seen a SW with one yet. ive seen a few BSPs though.
Old Jun 11, 2006 | 01:46 AM
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only if the color of the vinyl matches the car EXACTLY!!! other wise it will look tacky
Old Jun 11, 2006 | 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by markritch
only if the color of the vinyl matches the car EXACTLY!!! other wise it will look tacky
agree.
Old Jun 11, 2006 | 04:11 AM
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i was checking on how the post was going.. is it me or do they kinda look like impreza lights? lol
Old Jun 11, 2006 | 04:16 AM
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i had those overlays on my car for over a year til i got my tycs..there def nice
Old Jun 11, 2006 | 05:13 AM
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Hey Sal, is that your car in my Gallery with this Overlay?

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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 05:14 AM
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Here you go:



I designed it so the overlay stops short of covering the blinker, so you can still see it flash .

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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 05:24 AM
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^^

if you need help installing.. i've been getting really good at it
Old Jun 11, 2006 | 05:47 AM
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sorry, but i don't like it too much. it's okay on the FM, but other colors not so great.
Old Jun 11, 2006 | 06:27 AM
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Why would you want your tC to look like a Civic?
Old Jun 11, 2006 | 06:35 AM
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civic? how does it look like a civic?

geez people... if anything... it looks more like an evo's
Old Jun 11, 2006 | 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Sal803
i had those overlays on my car for over a year til i got my tycs..there def nice
Tell me that doesn't remind you of a new si (kinda)...

Ehhh, I don't know. I'm not crazy about covering up lights, but to each his own.
Old Jun 11, 2006 | 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by HappySquirrel
Tell me that doesn't remind you of a new si (kinda)...

Ehhh, I don't know. I'm not crazy about covering up lights, but to each his own.
hmm... i guess. *shrugs* oh well... whatever. just me... hate civics... but the overlay looks nice.
Old Jun 11, 2006 | 06:46 AM
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I see more resemblance to a BMW 5 series than to the Civic.
Old Jun 11, 2006 | 06:54 AM
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trung.. you just had to say EVO dint you .. *reconsiders once again .. lol... actually happysquirrel i see the civic your talking about, and magnus i see the 5 series your talking about. so correct me if im wrong.. new civic = 5 series?
Old Jun 11, 2006 | 06:54 AM
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Si:

http://automobiles.honda.com/models/...lName=Civic+Si

BMW 525:

http://www.bmwusa.com/vehicles/5/525iSedan/gallery.htm

I still think those covers make it look like a civic. But then again, I have sh**** eyesight. Stupid genes.
Old Jun 11, 2006 | 06:59 AM
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i think everyone has a good point. it does look like a civic (kinda) i see the shape. the style looks like the 5 series. and silverstreak, it does look better on darker colors... = [.

sorry trung i still dont see the evo.. lol
Old Jun 11, 2006 | 07:01 AM
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Man, Civic = 5 series to me at three in the morning. I can't see straight, hell I'm going to bed right now.

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