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Old Jan 2, 2004 | 08:50 AM
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This prototype is a copy of the Topline front face finisher. Teddy and I fabricated this over the last few nights. (And thanks John for your fine-tuning!!!) :D

The front face finisher is one piece that consists of a partial grille cover and eyelids. It also features a slot in the center to accomodate the bB badge.





**Update**

Here are some shots taken during the day (without flash)






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Old Jan 2, 2004 | 09:17 AM
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that ____ looks clean...how can i get one?
Old Jan 2, 2004 | 10:10 AM
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sharp, really really nice
Old Jan 2, 2004 | 10:16 AM
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Does look very good. Very stock looking. Well done!
Old Jan 2, 2004 | 02:13 PM
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I like it! Are you going to be selling them? If so I want one
Old Jan 2, 2004 | 02:44 PM
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thats looks nice. what's it made of?
Old Jan 2, 2004 | 05:25 PM
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thats looks nice. what's it made of?
Yes, what is it made of and where do we sign up BTW, how thick is it?

Nicely done.
Old Jan 2, 2004 | 05:29 PM
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Thanks guys. Haven't thought about selling them (we've only made 2 so far) although I suppose that could be a possibility. We basically copied the Topline FFF cause we didn't want to wait on an overseas order.

It would look a lot better with a proper OEM paint job.

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Old Jan 2, 2004 | 11:45 PM
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looks good
Old Jan 3, 2004 | 10:01 AM
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Im diggin it!
Old Jan 3, 2004 | 04:05 PM
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I like that it would look nice on mine How much you making them for....
Old Jan 3, 2004 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Opr8r
Thanks guys. Haven't thought about selling them (we've only made 2 so far) although I suppose that could be a possibility. We basically copied the Topline FFF cause we didn't want to wait on an overseas order.
What did you make this out of? I want to do something similar, except that I want to smooth out the entire "grille."
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Old Jan 3, 2004 | 08:39 PM
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Nice!
Old Jan 3, 2004 | 11:35 PM
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Hey guys.

Thanks for all the great feedback. :D The FFF was fabricated out of crystalite acrylic material. (1/8" in thickness). It's pretty durable - and as you can see, it fits the contour of the front-end quite nicely.

We'll definitely be making more (possibly next week.) I'm not sure how much more, but we'll keep you up-to-date!


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Old Jan 4, 2004 | 06:03 PM
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Heres tha real deal. nice work man.
Old Jan 4, 2004 | 07:31 PM
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Hey guys.

Thanks for all the great feedback. :D The FFF was fabricated out of crystalite acrylic material. (1/8" in thickness). It's pretty durable - and as you can see, it fits the contour of the front-end quite nicely.

We'll definitely be making more (possibly next week.) I'm not sure how much more, but we'll keep you up-to-date!


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Great! Where can you get this crystalite material?
Old Jan 4, 2004 | 10:14 PM
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Great! Where can you get this crystalite material?
I think Crystal Lite can be found at your nearest grocer, in the soda and tea isle. The best flavor is the lemonade!!!
Old Jan 5, 2004 | 04:36 AM
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Great! Where can you get this crystalite material?
I think Crystal Lite can be found at your nearest grocer, in the soda and tea isle. The best flavor is the lemonade!!!
Helpful as always!

The plastic stuff is available at Home Despot, according to info PM'd to me.

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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 06:37 PM
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Many of hours spent at my shop cutting and sanding those bueaties!! I wonder how it would look in blue onyx pearl? I will have to find out! :D Props for another awesome DIY .
Old Jan 5, 2004 | 08:56 PM
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Wrap it in carbon :D



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