Have just done a few subtle mods to my exterior. Last summer, the first thing I did was remove the black pin stripes. I got the windows tinted 50% on sides and back, had the Eibachs installed and put on SHO hub overlays. Next, was a sorta big move going with the red surround tail lights. Since then, I recently removed all badges except for the front and rear ovals. This was in preparation for getting my new fender ornaments. Yup, I said ornaments. That's what Ford calls them. Says so right on the box. LOL Up until now, I've been calling them "vents" (with quotation marks). Not really a mod but I got some pretty neat plates, too. 12 SHO I would still like to do a light tint on the headlights to take the edge off them but, after my tint removal nightmare, I'm holding off on that for now. It's too cold anyway and I thought maybe I might have a pro tinter do it. I had thought about having the roof painted gloss black but have scrapped that idea. Hopefully, this Spring I'm getting the TSW Tremblants I have been pining over. I still want to try to remove the SHO from my rear emblem and see if I want to use the letters on the trunk lid. But, the lid looks nice and clean being plain, and the plates let other drivers know they've just been tromped by a SHO!
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Oh yeah, I have some Lamin-X tint for the rear lower reflectors I want to put on. That will make a nice black/white line in the back.
very clean I like it.
Do the darker 13 headlights fit in the previous years ?
I would want to add the blacked out headlights and newer grill and call it a day. Plus the rims you mentioned.
what are they ?
Thanks! I don't think the '13 lights would fit seeing how they changed the grill, etc. You might be able to do the whole front end, clip and all.
Here are the Tremblants I want.
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Sweet wheels DJ! I hope Santa can help you some on those.
I agree, on a white SHO I wouldn't go with the blacked out HL's... chrome inside is better looking and cleaner. :thumb:
On my tux black SHO I am putting the next to darkest Lamin-X and going to LED switchbacks and side markers. Doing the darkest Lamin-X on the tails.
I love your idea of doing the reflectors... do you think the low position will decrease the life of the Lamin-X?
Thanks Tom!
The Lamin-X is pretty thick stuff. I think it will last as long as the car does.
DJ, Which color is the Lamin-X you got for the reflectors? Are you going to cover them in pace, or remove and reattach?
Assuming you had to buy a fairly large sheet... I'd be interested in purchasing the left over if you think it would do another set of reflectors.
When you get the tail light tint, they will include the reflectors on a '13. When I saw that Darkside had them, I called and they sent me some material for my '12. I had smoked (med dark) in the rear and gunsmoke (med) in the front. I should have used tint (light) in the front for my preference. You will still be able to see some red in my reflectors close up but from a distance they will not stand out. I will try to do them in place so I can wedge the tint in the gap. Then trim at the base of the gap with a razor.
Good info... I am doing Charcoal on the tails (darkest) and med (gunsmoke) on the HL's
Sounds likeI should get the reflector kits with the Tails... but in Charcoal... I may have to lighten that with a stock sheet if they are going to be functional at all.
Great to see your mods get their own thread, and even better to see the stellar results! :thumb:
Thanks Man! I'm happy with it so far. I really don't want to do too much more. I like the subtle changes I've made and I think the wheels will just top it off.
New side vents look great Dave! I really like the change I made to the rear, because I don't really care for the debadged look (thanks bpd for the idea)!
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BTW, not posted much, had my monthly eye injection today and they diulated both my eyes, so I can't see worth a darn!! Also the tint on my tails are the gunsmoke from Lamin-X.
Thanks Mark!
This really isn't a "mod". ;D
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But it goes with the color scheme! LOL
LOL There really is a white SHO under there!
Quote from: DJE624 on December 22, 2013, 06:38:29 PM
This really isn't a "mod". ;D
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HEY... you copied my look!
Carried that "white-out tint" a little TOO far, Dave! Are you working on the invisible car trick by any chance?
Dave... Like EB, I tried this mod too... Thought I wanted a white truck... It was easier to get off than film, LOL This is my old 2003 F150SC a couple of years ago in the driveway at our house in the mountains of AZ...... :cold:
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Took my front plate frame off today and ordered the bumper plugs. Many thanks to Lanson for turning me on to the plugs! http://www.bumperplugs.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=1_11_78 (http://www.bumperplugs.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=1_11_78)
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It should look great Dave. Funny how we notice the small things....
Thanks! Just like this with a couple little nipples. Those front plates really take away from the looks!
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Quote from: DJE624 on December 23, 2013, 09:05:52 PM
Those front plates really take away from the looks!
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That they do! In Ohio they're required, we even tried to get the requirement off the books but the FOP cried. I guess the cops in every other state with no front plates are just better then our cops. :bunny: It's rarely enforced but I just know I'd be the one. I also have a CHL so I'd rather not deal with that during a stop as well.
We are required in WI.. I'm hoping to get away with it. None of the corvettes have them. Pardon my ignorance but what is CHL? I'll probably go "Oh yeah" when you tell me.
Quote from: DJE624 on December 24, 2013, 01:15:37 AM
We are required in WI.. I'm hoping to get away with it. None of the corvettes have them. Pardon my ignorance but what is CHL? I'll probably go "Oh yeah" when you tell me.
Concealed
Handgun
License
Quote from: DJE624 on December 23, 2013, 09:05:52 PM
Thanks! Just like this with a couple little nipples. Those front plates really take away from the looks!
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They did away with the certification in AZ..... so everyone is just carrying..... I guess
Quote from: BiGMaC on December 24, 2013, 01:23:29 AM
Quote from: DJE624 on December 24, 2013, 01:15:37 AM
We are required in WI.. I'm hoping to get away with it. None of the corvettes have them. Pardon my ignorance but what is CHL? I'll probably go "Oh yeah" when you tell me.
Concealed Handgun License
"Oh yeah"
Yea concealed handgun license. It's been almost 10 years since OH started issuing licenses so it's probably ok now. When it first came out cops didn't know wtf to do and couldn't handle "normals" being armed. It was also implemented poorly in the in car and dispatchers computer. They didn't have anywhere to put the flag so they put it in the felony warrant section! Cops that ran the plates would have a giant red felony warrant alert pop up on their screens and go into super cop mode without reading it. There were accounts of cops approaching the car with gun drawn and aimed at the driver to calling multiple backup units commanding the driver out of vehicles with AR's aimed at them like gang members.
There was also the ridiculous section in the law that the gun had to be unconcealed in plain site while you were driving leading to the phrase "Buckeye Tuck". Before you got in the car you had to unconceal your firearm and tuck your shirt in behind it. If it was cold enough for a coat just forget about it. People were getting felony charges if the cop couldn't see the whole gun but a plastic baggy corner hanging out of a pocket was in plain sight to search for drugs.
I've always been very pro law enforcement but all of the stuff that happened irritated me to no end. So it was best not to ask to get pulled over by not having a front plate.
Yeah, it IS a delicate balance between police & public, no right answer for every situation. Best you can do is be err on the side of safety/conservatism.
<--- Still hoping to get away with it. Worst comes to worst, I'd have to have the dealer put the bracket back on.
EDIT- Wow! They must have some of these bumper plugs already painted. I got a shipping notice already. That's great! I didn't want to order them util I had my bracket off. I would have waited until the plugs came to take the bracket off so I could just pop them in. But, they say you can't have larger than a 1/4" hole. I found that I did have 1/4" holes, then ordered. I'm glad I won't be driving around too long without the plugs!
That's good news about the holes. I had looked at the plugs before but I was afraid I'd have to enlarge the current holes for the plugs. Then I would be SOL if I had to put my bracket back on.
One of my other concerns is they use LIDAR a lot around here and they start by aiming at the plate. It would be pretty obvious if there wasn't one heh.
Quote from: SHOdded on December 24, 2013, 09:08:54 AM
Yeah, it IS a delicate balance between police & public, no right answer for every situation. Best you can do is be err on the side of safety/conservatism.
Yea I agree with you. I'm sure they are dealing with the worst humans 85% of their day so I can imagine how easy it would be to fall into feeling everyone is the same.
Got my Bumper Plugs in today. They came on a backing, in a little plastic bag, in a padded envelope, in a box. Great packaging! They were in perfect shape and came really fast!
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Here is the before picture showing the holes. The holes from the factory were the perfect size.
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The studs on the plugs had those little arrowheads on them. They went in snug and firm.
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I am very happy with the results. Of course no holes at all to begin with would have been better but, these plugs look really good and professional.
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WAY Good lookin', and bang for the buck!
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LOL
All buttoned up now :thumb:
Well, just sitting around tonight waiting to close ROTM when I thought, HEY! I can just pull those rear reflectors off and do them inside! Yeehaw! So, I did. They came off fairly easy. First up, is a picture with out flash. They are much darker than stock. Then with flash. The reflectivity (is that a word?) is still there. I'll put them back on tomorrow afternoon. I hope it will clean up the black/white line in the back.
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Looks good, Dave
Reflectors look good...now you have me thinking I might have to do them! lol Also the plugs look good I doubt anyone will even know that you removed a license holder. Funny, my car didn't come with a front license holder (Pennsylvania doesn't have front license plates)...kinda wish I had one, then I could put my old SC Citadel alumni plate on it..(maybe)!
One last note, I finally got around to order some of the stuff I want to use on your old taillights, maybe I will have them finished in time for spring!
Thanks Mark. I will be very interested to see what you do to those tail lights. For me, I am so glad I got my red surrounds. They look really great against the white.
Dave.... Reflectors look great!.... It will make a nice clean line on the back of your shows....... bringing thgem inside was a stellar idea!
Mark... don't forget pics so we can see what you do with those tails!
Thanks Tom! I can't wait to get them on and get pics. I am thinking of doing my windshield banner tomorrow. It's supposed to be pretty warm. I'll be in the garage of course. BPD gave me some really great ideas on how to put it on. I'm going to see how it looks on the top of windshield and, on top or bottom of rear glass. Most likely the top of windshield.
Of course you gotta decide where the banner looks best.. My vote is top of the rear window...... so people can see it after you ambush them at a red light!. LOL
I thought about that but was wondering how it would effect the look when the brake light is on.
BTW if anyone wants to do their rear reflectors on a 10-12, the number on the package that Lamin-X sent me is 1-410. It was the perfect size to do the two. I just sliced it in half. (That number may designate size and tint. Which was about 3" X 10" and "Smoked".)
Hmmm... excellent point.. haow about the middle of the window.... Mine is useless for visibility ....
I'll try a bunch of ways. One thing I have seen lately is a vertical banner down the right (pass.) side of the windshield. Those look pretty cool but may be a little ricey. IDK. Anyway, if LMS did that the name wouldn't fit! ;D
Just put the tinted rear reflectors back on. They look great however I would suggest using the darkest tint from Lamin-X. I used the second from darkest because that's what I had. It looks black unless there is direct sunlight. In non-direct sunlight or shade, they are pretty much black . These shots are in direct sunlight. It really cleaned up the rear end. I'm happy with them.
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Looks excellent!....... :thumb: Really smoothed the lines in the rear.
I do like the darkened reflectors...but doesn't the custom license sorta defeat the idea of debadging the rear? Sorry Dave, no offense meant, but I just can't warm up to your completely naked rear!
The license plate is a thought, but the "12 SHO" is great. Maybe a black frame and a smoke overlay since it's on the black trim fascia if you changed anything. The front of course is done in this respect with the plugs.
Hmm. Upgrade the license plate lighting, and darken the frame/overlay. That COULD work ...
Something like this... just a thought.
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I do have tinted plate covers. I took them off but maybe I'll put the one back on.
Okay. I put the tinted cover back on the plate.
Here is with flash.
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Here is without flash.
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Quote from: mjhpadi on December 28, 2013, 04:25:27 PM
I do like the darkened reflectors...but doesn't the custom license sorta defeat the idea of debadging the rear? Sorry Dave, no offense meant, but I just can't warm up to your completely naked rear!
LOL Mark! I like my shaved rear end! ;D I didn't do it to unidentify, I did it to have it nice and clean. The only emblems I have are the front and rear ovals (which I hope to make black) and the SHO fender ornaments. Some time in the future, I may black out the spear and the window surrounds.
I love it!... I think it cleaned up the lines, but still let's the plate be seen when there is a reason. :thumb: Quick work! :judge:
I may have to do mine!
I took a few pictures of my LMS banner taped on the other day. I don't know if I even really want to put it on. But, if I do, I'm leaning towards the lower back window. Here are a couple angles. I might just try it and see how it really looks. I can always take it off if I don't like it.
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The white will compliment the car if you do install. Nice looking banner too. The one thing I notice is that the banner is straight and the bottom of the rear glass is curved... If that isn't an issue for you it's a great place.
Yeah, the window is curved so the banner will have a slight arch to it. That's okay.
Does livernois have a nice handwritten chrome on like Hennessy has?
Just white and silver block letters.
Well, today started out as a nightmare. I got a call from my dealer that the wheels had showed up. He then told me that their wheel balancer was on the fritz. He wanted me to come in next Wednesday! I almost cried. I called around to a few good shops. F & F wanted $40 a pop to re-mount. I found another place, a really good place that would do them for $20 a pop like the dealer would. So, I drove 20 some miles each way to go pick up the wheels and bring them to my new guy. They did a fantastic job! No damage, TPMS, torqued to 100, hub emblems straight and great treatment. I found out why my TPMS light has been going on too. The left front with 40 actual psi is registering at 29 psi. So, now I can get the dealer to fix that. I am ecstatic! All I can say is "It looks BOSS"! Anyway, on to the pictures!
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I took a video when they pulled it out for a test drive. I'll try to get that up.
Looks super Dave! :clap:
Simple and clean, A real compliment to your SHO's appearance... and look easy to keep clean too :thumb:
BTW, did you shovel the drive for the pics?
very nice!
originally i thought they were too subtle and were not worth the change from the standard rims. But, they look very good and classy, reminds me of a large Audi (definitely a compliment).
BTW, how much did it cost to get rid of the pinstripe and who did it?
Quote from: BiGMaC on January 02, 2014, 06:13:19 PM
Looks super Dave! :clap:
Simple and clean, A real compliment to your SHO's appearance... and look easy to keep clean too :thumb:
BTW, did you shovel the drive for the pics?
Thanks Tom! I love them!
Quote from: DRII on January 02, 2014, 06:34:58 PM
very nice!
originally i thought they were too subtle and were not worth the change from the standard rims. But, they look very good and classy, reminds me of a large Audi (definitely a compliment).
BTW, how much did it cost to get rid of the pinstripe and who did it?
Thanks DRII I took the pin striping off the night I brought her home with a fingernail and 3M adhesive remover.
Wow Dave! Very VERY IMPRESSIVE! :bow:
I'm liking those better than I anticipated.
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Nice fit Dave, they do compliment your car well. Now take them off and put them away til spring.
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Quote from: bpd1151 on January 02, 2014, 07:00:56 PM
Wow Dave! Very VERY IMPRESSIVE! :bow:
I'm liking those better than I anticipated.
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Thanks Mike!
Quote from: crash712us on January 02, 2014, 07:08:59 PM
Nice fit Dave, they do compliment your car well. Now take them off and put them away til spring.
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LOL Thanks Chris! If/when the weather ever gets to them they will be painted White Platinum.
Dave, they look great, too bad the weather isn't better so they stay clean a bit longer. You made a great choice, they really compliment the car very nicely!
Quote from: mjhpadi on January 02, 2014, 07:22:27 PM
Dave, they look great, too bad the weather isn't better so they stay clean a bit longer. You made a great choice, they really compliment the car very nicely!
Thanks Mark! I can't wait for nice weather to detail her up good and get some ROTM quality pictures! I did stop off for a spray wash on the way home. I'll get her in the garage tomorrow and do what I can. Thaw her out and get the tires dressed.
looks really clean !
what's that white stuff all over the ground and your SHO lol we don't get that down here :)
New sig pic is cool!
Quote from: 68_GT on January 02, 2014, 08:34:36 PM
looks really clean !
what's that white stuff all over the ground and your SHO lol we don't get that down here :)
Thanks! Don't rub it in Texan. ;D
Quote from: BiGMaC on January 02, 2014, 08:44:35 PM
New sig pic is cool!
Thanks. Looks like maybe next weekend will be good for pictures.
Finally got two videos uploaded to Utube from my phone. Too bad the one had so much noise. Just turn the volume off. I just really wanted to see how the wheels looked turning. I forgot my camera. Had to use phone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0askvyVMvg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0askvyVMvg)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lJR8TuCn2E (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lJR8TuCn2E)
Definitely looks BOSS, Dave! Almost as good as the slicers on the Gen 2's ... J/K!!! The videos rule! Now pump out some low bass thru the speakers as you drive, like Barry-White-low :D
Thanks Manu! Wha chu talkin bout Willis? Dems better dan slicers!
Ya, yours chop & slice & dice & create a vortex of a maelstrom!
Quote from: SHOdded on January 03, 2014, 12:26:57 AM
Ya, yours chop & slice & dice & create a vortex of a maelstrom!
That's better! ;D
dave-real nice looking that's for sure. agree that TSW makes some awesome wheels. may pull the trigger this spring if things work right. would like them for first car show of the year. hope you have good trip to see family.
mikev
Thanks Mike! Yes, they are very high quality especially at the $300 price point. Good luck on getting yours this Spring. Can't wait to see them on!
if i go, going to upgrade to 20", so tires as well. so not an inexpensive upgrade, but the stock goodyears are just junk. leaning to michelin like you have or conti dsw's. that site you had that shows current wheels versus what you are going to do is sweet & showed should fit real well even with my calipher covers
Stay away from the Michelin Primacy...I've been very disappointed with them, they are not good in any snow and I've had sidewall cracking with them, and again, when contacting Michelin they blew me off, their customer service is the worst of any company I've ever dealt with. I know I will never ever buy an Michelin product again...not even wiper blades! :blowup:
Sorry Mark, I haven't had a problem with the Primacy. They only have 6600 on them but they are two years old. When I need new tires I'll probably go with the 255 Conti's or possibly the Pilots.
mark-wow that good to know. i was looking @ pilots but was leaning to the conti anyway. good rating on them & good reviews. my goodyears haven't cracked but have worn real goofy, in the middle & i keep the pressure right & rotated them every 5k & are no good in rain or snow. 20k only on them. the set i had on my mopar was low profile & all and made 30k. so these are real dogs. wish i could make to PA for for big meet would be fun.
mikev
Me2.... While I have had no problems with the OEM 20" Michelin Primacy It's only at about 5000 miles..... But my son had two separations on these at about 15K ...on his MKS.... and went back with 255/40/20 with a ton of clearance.
When time comes I'm going to go to 255-275 tread width and maintain sidewall height using 30-40 profile... likely the Conti
Quote from: DJE624 on January 02, 2014, 05:59:44 PMThey did a fantastic job! No damage, TPMS, torqued to 100, hub emblems straight and great treatment. I found out why my TPMS light has been going on too. The left front with 40 actual psi is registering at 29 psi. So, now I can get the dealer to fix that.
I just bought a brand new Ford TPMS 12 (9L3Z-1A189-A) for $19.99 shipped from a liquidator on ebay. I had $6.45 in ebay bucks to put towards it. So, $13.54! I figured that since the guys at Advanced Auto Care did such a good job on my wheels, and I can trust them to be careful, I will just go over there and have them throw it in. I doubt they will charge me the $20 it costs to swap the wheel. Even if they do, I'm looking at $35 to solve my TPMS problem and just a short trip in to town instead of going to the dealer 25 miles each way.
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Cool way to spend the last of the eBay bucks ever! :winkg:... Like Willy says, "♫♪ ...just can't wait to get on the road again... ♫♪"
....on my way to Austin next week...
LOL Yeah, I figured spending my last ebay bucks to get rid of that dang exclamation/tire light would be well worth it. ;D
Have a great trip! Wave to BiGBenD for me as you go through Fort Stockton on 10.
Thanks!.... Truth is I'm gonna fly... But I'll wave as we pass over it. LOL
It's business, but my bother is coming up from Houston, we're meeting some old college friends, and a pack of close cousins live in the woods just south of there. Gonna be staying on 4th street by the lake....Barbecue, music, and brew!!!!!
Maybe i can rent an SHO to drive while I'm there...
Good luck trying to find a SHO to rent. (sarcasm) Sounds like a good trip.
BTW, I like your new sig. Your gonna run out of room pretty soon!
Thanks.... LOL, What will I do when I start on the wife's truck... May end up like "the other" Mike and just put "TNTC" ... medical for Too Numerous To Count
Should be able to get the TPMS sensor in Thursday afternoon.
Trying to see if I can get the headlights done Friday. It's supposed to be above freezing for a couple days and I can swing the garage for a night. I think I'll be putting the banner on the windshield too.
Cool!...wanna' see
Google did this to my picture! LOL
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They did this one a while back.
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Way cool!... The white SHOs do look good in the snow. maybe they'll do my car.... in the desert with snow
Got a date Friday with a tinter to do my headlights! They advertise Lamin-X (which I already have) on their website so it should be good.
YAY!!... :dude: Anxious to see yours. I'm still debating HL tint for mine.
Car looks awesome, love the wheels!
Quote from: FoMoCoSHO on January 09, 2014, 10:12:58 PM
Car looks awesome, love the wheels!
Thanks Man! I love them too!
Okay. Here is the latest update.
They couldn't get me in for the TPMS sensor replacement this afternoon. I couldn't call for an appointment until I had the thing in my hand. So, I'll be in there first thing in the morning.
Then, I'm of to see the tint guy. I found a better guy than the one I was going to use. This guy does it all. Besides windows and headlights, he does graphics for police and fire vehicles, body wraps and more. He is going to install my Lamin-X headlight tint and my LMS windshield banner. If I don't like the banner, I have a couple white LMS logo stickers for the rear 1/4 windows. We are also going to look at putting a light tint on my Blue Ovals. Just enough to tone them down a bit. I got the idea from looking at his Facebook where he had blacked out a Blue Oval on an Edge. That was actually painted and looked really good. So I thought, hey! How about a little light tint?
The weather should be good temp wise for a few days. May get a little rain tomorrow afternoon. This guy I am using has a way of accelerating the curing process and I have commandeered the garage for tomorrow night. I am hoping to get her all cleaned up and have some new pictures to post this weekend. Yeehaw!
ONE words sums it all up ....... SMOOTH !!
Thanks man!
Big day today!
LOL Yeah. Tough sleeping last night. Up much earlier than usual. I'll be needing a nap later!
Should look good!! W8'n to see
The TPMS went very well. I'm at the tint joint now. Headlights are perfect. Starting on banner.
Gather no moss, and crush thy opponents, Sir Dave! Victory be yours.
Thanks guys! Here are a couple of preliminary pics. Car is filthy! I can wash it tomorrow afternoon and get some good pics. Had fantastic experiences at both shops today. More on them later too. Since I barely slept last night I'll be taking a nice long nap now, absent of all the anxiety!
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Looks sharp! I like it! What shade is your tint...it appears just a tad darker then mine which is tint? Came out great! (Yours, not mine lol)
Quote from: mjhpadi on January 10, 2014, 03:57:42 PM
Looks sharp! I like it! What shade is your tint...it appears just a tad darker then mine which is tint? Came out great! (Yours, not mine lol)
Yeah Mark. I did notice that it appeared a touch darker than yours. It is the Lamin-X "Tint" (light) designation. It is much lighter than the gun smoke (medium) I had on there before. Probably about half as dark. But, also, it is very overcast here today.
Okay guys! Time to toot the horns of two of my favorite shops. Up first is Advanced Auto Clinic in Delavan, WI. They are the guys who did my wheel mounts. They also discovered why my TPMS notice kept coming up and driving me crazy. One of the sensors was registering 29 psi when in fact there was 40 psi. (Two dealers failed to diagnose.) They also took great care of my new wheels. Today, they put the new sensor in and I think I'm good. Great bunch of guys there!
http://www.aacdelavan.com/ (http://www.aacdelavan.com/)
https://www.facebook.com/AdvancedAutoClinicDelavan (https://www.facebook.com/AdvancedAutoClinicDelavan)
Next up is Fire Guys Tint. Joe is the man over there! I can't compliment his work enough and guess what? He drives an XSport! He did a fantastic job on my headlight tint using a steamer. They really came out perfect. He may be showing up here pretty soon. If anyone needs tinting, wrapping, etc. and lives within a couple of hours of Antioch, IL I recommend you use him. I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with him while he worked. A real car guy!
http://fireguystint.com/ (http://fireguystint.com/)
https://www.facebook.com/FireGuysTinting (https://www.facebook.com/FireGuysTinting)
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Very coordinated now, Dave. The emblem came out nicely.
Love it! What kind and % of tint did you use?
Thanks guys! I'm very happy.
Well, it looks that way because of the overcast. We didn't do the Blue Oval emblems. Too much curve around the edge.
I don't know what % the headlight tint is. It is only designated as "Tint" (light) on Lamin-X website. But my best guess would be close to 50%. Pretty close to what my windows are.
Joe over at Fire Guys put this pic up.
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Side shot with tinted headlights. You know I like 'em!
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Love it Dave..... Tints and Logo on the window.... subdued but strong. :thumb:
Definitely should be your sig pic!
Quote from: BiGMaC on January 11, 2014, 07:20:26 PM
Love it Dave..... Tints and Logo on the window.... subdued but strong. :thumb:
Definitely should be your sig pic!
LOL Thanks! I was just thinkin' the same thing!
how ez are those SHO "ornaments" to remove? i got some new 2013 ones coming and dont wanna break stuff and i was wondering what type of 3M tape you use to do the badges.
Very easy. When you get the new ones, look at the back. You will see how they clip in and where the clips are. Then, just shove a credit card or thin plastic putty knife in the slot around the edge where each clip is. If you do the tops, the thing will basically fall right out into you hand. Then, just pop the new ones in. You'll hear them click.
Dave, I think the reason the tint looks darker is because it's on a white car, I really think it looks good, I think it doesn't look as dark on my red car just because of the color. Also glad to hear you had such a good experience with the installer!
Thanks Mark. You're probably right about looking lighter on a darker car. Joe, the installer is a member here now. Busyman. I had a great time talking with him as he worked. I didn't want to leave. When I first drove up, I saw that the White XSport on his Facebook was actually his ride. I knew it was going to be a good experience! It's quite a relief to kiss that nightmare I had with the headlights GOOD BYE!
Really happy with the way she is looking now!
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Beooteefull!!!
Really Saweeet !
Thanks Tom! I just keep staring at it and asking myself,"That's my car?" ;D
i wonder how those grey parking light things would look in black.
Quote from: curry67 on January 12, 2014, 04:18:25 PM
i wonder how those grey parking light things would look in black.
Not a chance for that. The grill, bezels and wheels match. I almost think I should have done a silver banner. Almost.
Looks great...love the wheels!
Quote from: 281Thunder on January 12, 2014, 04:40:04 PM
Looks great...love the wheels!
Thanks! I drove everybody here crazy when I was trying to pick them out. :bangin:
Wow a silver stripe would look amazing actually kind of like some of the f 150s.
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Window Surrounds and Trunk Lid Spear Wrapped
Joe The Fire Guy did it again! Great job on the window surrounds and spear! It was a tougher job than we thought. A lot of trimming little corners, etc. Thanks Joe!
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Freekin' Awesome!! :thumb: Love it......The work on the oval is way good. Really ads a cool "edge" to your SHO! (no pun intended LOL) ....Now I know where you were all day!
Thanks! I love it. 1000 X better than the chrome. Yeah, the spear was a pain. It's all one vinyl piece. We took the emblem off. Put the vinyl on, then trimmed around the adhesive sponge, then put the emblem back on. That little edge around the emblem took some time. When I go back for my check up, I have a new emblem to put on since the clear was peeling a little on the old one.
Sure looks like he did an awesome job! Looks sharp!
Another sharp mod from DJE624! :ok:
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Quote from: DJE624 on January 02, 2014, 05:59:44 PM
Well, today started out as a nightmare. I got a call from my dealer that the wheels had showed up. He then told me that their wheel balancer was on the fritz. He wanted me to come in next Wednesday! I almost cried. I called around to a few good shops. F & F wanted $40 a pop to re-mount. I found another place, a really good place that would do them for $20 a pop like the dealer would. So, I drove 20 some miles each way to go pick up the wheels and bring them to my new guy. They did a fantastic job! No damage, TPMS, torqued to 100, hub emblems straight and great treatment. I found out why my TPMS light has been going on too. The left front with 40 actual psi is registering at 29 psi. So, now I can get the dealer to fix that. I am ecstatic! All I can say is "It looks BOSS"! Anyway, on to the pictures!
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I took a video when they pulled it out for a test drive. I'll try to get that up.
BOSS is an understatement ..looks great ..what size btw
Thanks Snacks! They are 20 X 8.5
Quote from: DJE624 on January 25, 2014, 08:51:25 PM
Thanks Snacks! They are 20 X 8.5
thats what i thought i cant wait until this snow goes away so i can create..your lots of motivation
So DJE,
are you going to do anything with the front grille?
I really dont think so. The silver matches the bezels and wheels.
Thought since I got her washed on the way back from my spark plug swap, I'd throw up some full body shots with the new window surround and spear wrap. Sorry, she's no where as clean as she should be.
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Whatcha talkin' about, Dave? Looks purdy & clean to me :D
The camera loves your car. I haven't see a bad pic in the bunch.
Thanks guys. I have to admit she does photograph well. I love taking and looking at the pictures. I can't wait for a warm day to wash her by hand and dress the tires!
Gloss black is the accent for sure!!!! :thumbsup: Mod really looks great! I love the blending of the trim into the windows!.... new sig pics?
Quote from: BiGMaC on January 29, 2014, 06:29:54 PM
Gloss black is the accent for sure!!!! :thumbsup: Mod really looks great! I love the blending of the trim into the windows!.... new sig pics?
Thanks! Too dirty for sig. :clown:
I always hate on the grille when its dirty and love it after a wash. Sometimes when im walking up to it im surprisingly impressed with it. I want the aston martin DB9 grille that would be amazing.
New Shots Today with the PPE stickers on.
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PPE stickers look great alongside the LMS sticker... Good choice. ....and your baby looks good cleaned up too!
Thanks! I like them. I should be sleeping but I was out doing the car. :clown:
Quote from: DJE624 on February 23, 2014, 04:24:38 PM
Thanks! I like them. I should be sleeping but I was out doing the car. :clown:
Mod bug robbing sleep as well as the pocket book... :P
Clean reigns supreme! Sleep is overrated, as folks in the law enforcement and medical fields well know ;)
Car looks very good... photos really shows how sharp the white looks! Nice work Dave!
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Some better close ups of my banner and PPE stickers. Joe aka Fire Guy aka Busyman, has become a good friend of mine. They don't come any better than him. And, as a plus, he is fantastic at what he does. He had originally put my LMS banner on. Yesterday, he re-did my PPE stickers. I can't put a decal, sticker or emblem on straight to save my life. Thanks Joe!
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Great mod! Looks stellar! Great pics too! :yeah:
Nicely re-done :thumbup:
Quote from: DJE624 on March 04, 2014, 05:11:50 PM
Some better close ups of my banner and PPE stickers. Joe aka Fire Guy aka Busyman, has become a good friend of mine. They don't come any better than him. And, as a plus, he is fantastic at what he does. He had originally put my LMS banner on. Yesterday, he re-did my PPE stickers. I can't put a decal, sticker or emblem on straight to save my life. Thanks Joe!
Did the PPE stickers come with your Down Pipes ? My catless ones will ship tomorrow .
dave-real nice that's for sure & swrat if anybody is getting stickers from ppe i'm mad. i didn't get any & i got my dp's last sept before the rest of you guys.
mikev
ps swrat got my big letters all taped up just waiting for spring then you won't be only one with big*** letters on your rear, except did mine a little different just to be different but thanks again for guiding me to montana, their work is beautiful
Quote from: SwampRat on March 05, 2014, 05:34:59 PM
Did the PPE stickers come with your Down Pipes ?
Yes.
Mike, Send Paul a message. I'm sure he will send you a couple.
Got to do my first hand wash of the season today! Got inside the wheels too. That only reminded me that I have to do something with the rotors. I also picked up a new camera. What a day! Here's a couple new shots.
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Decent scenery was pretty tough to come by being the end of winter. This was an old house converted into a specialty breakfast place which is now abandoned.
Who's looking at the scenery anyway! If they are, they deserve a beatdown LOL :D Your SHO is soooooo clean!!!
Looks GREAT Dave!
Can we have one more shot showing the side and the stance with the Eibachs?
Quote from: DJE624 on March 28, 2014, 05:26:02 PM
Got to do my first hand wash of the season today! Got inside the wheels too. That only reminded me that I have to do something with the rotors. I also picked up a new camera. What a day! Here's a couple new shots.
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Decent scenery was pretty tough to come by being the end of winter. This was an old house converted into a specialty breakfast place which is now abandoned.
Nice Dave, your hired. Are those rims satin, polished, or combination?
Side/stance with new wheels http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php?topic=1615.msg22970#msg22970 (http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php?topic=1615.msg22970#msg22970)
Updated pics please, with wheel/tire closeups :D
What happened to the PPE decals ?
Quote from: SHOdded on March 28, 2014, 06:31:20 PM
Side/stance with new wheels http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php?topic=1615.msg22970#msg22970 (http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php?topic=1615.msg22970#msg22970)
Updated pics please, with wheel/tire closeups :D
Ya' they are! Sweet! Thanks.
Tom knows me pretty well. He knew I would have a side shot.
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Jeff-They are kind of like polished satin. They call them Hyper Silver
http://www.tsw.com/alloy_wheels_vortex.php (http://www.tsw.com/alloy_wheels_vortex.php)
Manu must have known I had the wheel close up too! The wheels just didn't get done very well at the spray wash all winter. Now, they are clean!
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Quote from: SwampRat on March 28, 2014, 06:39:27 PM
What happened to the PPE decals ?
They were too busy for me.
Quote from: DJE624 on March 28, 2014, 06:44:36 PM
Tom knows me pretty well. He knew I would have a side shot.
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Jeff-They are kind of like polished satin. They call them Hyper Silver
http://www.tsw.com/alloy_wheels_vortex.php (http://www.tsw.com/alloy_wheels_vortex.php)
Manu must have known I had the wheel close up too! The wheels just didn't get done very well at the spray wash all winter. Now, they are clean!
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That's the one!!!! Looks fantastic. Hopefully old man winter is gone!