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Old 09-25-2006, 09:25 PM
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I think it'd be funny just to do it... that's almost mocking ricers.... if you do I want to see lots of pictures!!
 
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Old 09-26-2006, 05:13 AM
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Wow, I was just thinking of flat black but you could really twist some minds if it looked like disc brakes.
 
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Old 09-26-2006, 09:53 PM
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well, how would i get them painted though?
 
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Old 09-26-2006, 09:58 PM
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Just pick up some spray paint at the store, probably want to go with some high temp stuff to make it last longer, get a can of red, silver and one of black
 
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Old 09-27-2006, 01:40 AM
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seems like a lot of work, cause im gonna have to take out the rims and tires
 
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Old 09-27-2006, 02:42 AM
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any engine upgrades?? if not save your money ..
 
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Old 09-27-2006, 07:27 PM
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nah not to much work just jack up the rear end and pop off a tire/rim paint it, wait 30 minutes or so for it to dry and put it back on...
 
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Old 09-27-2006, 09:36 PM
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o, will the paint stick?
and i think doing this mod is worth it if im going for a show car look
(not rice car)
 
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Old 09-27-2006, 09:53 PM
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the paint should stick fine, just grab some sandpaper (80 or 100 grit is what I'd use) then sand it down a bit so that any loose paint or rust has been removed and just paint them with a high temp spray paint and it will stick just fine
 
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Old 09-27-2006, 11:00 PM
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lol, alright then...
 
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