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#136489 - 05/16/09 09:07 PM palsut's car 2009 project (56K) *update 11/2*
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I figure it should stay this topic for rest of year than post few thread starter.

Some of you already know I got new 18" wheel and new dual exhaust tips last month. *see sig if you haven't seen it yet*

It is getting slowing processing. I installed them today.

1. install fuse cover with silver + plug
2. install silver engine Mount with dog bone
3. install silver custom braces with black "grand prix" decal. Thought about silver stock brace but I actually like custom brace much better.
4. install silver Driver Center Info.
5. install gauge cover with black "grand prix" decal (look awesome!)

stock braces vs. custom braces


silver vs. black engine mount & dog bone



new look (will paint engine mount bolt black soon)





Driver Info Center
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#136490 - 05/16/09 09:09 PM Re: palsut's car 2009 project (56K) *update 11/2*
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silver gauge with grand prix decal. This is best looking I ever seen in my car!






Window bezel but will not install them. Someday later.

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#136491 - 05/16/09 09:57 PM Re: palsut's car 2009 project (56K) *update 11/2*
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We both have GP on the side braces now laugh

Looks good but im not a fan of the metal looking dash.

Nice job all around.
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#136492 - 05/16/09 10:09 PM Re: palsut's car 2009 project (56K) *update 11/2*
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LOVE the diagonal braces. I would suggest cutting the GP using CNC, but VERY sharp.

I dont care for the DIC trim, but the cluster is rather nice.
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#136493 - 05/17/09 12:07 AM Re: palsut's car 2009 project (56K) *update 11/2*
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Thank guys. I don't like polish metal gauge cover. So I have it paint as galaxy silver. It is actually much better than chrome or polish whatever is that. I was moron that I'm carrying cluster upside down. I thought the speed needle thing will stuck as the car park. When I put it on table and saw speed limit is 115. I just like what the heck? lol Speed check, rpm check, gas full check and temp guage is normal as usually so everything is good. Big whew moment. wink I thought it was nice looking when I add "grand prix" for like special editon or limited editon (can't remember which one) cluster.

It is not over yet. I already have shift area with cup holder, smoking tray and air vent paint as galaxy silver. It is sitting on living room so not plan install them because I will have a new black carpet install someday after body work first. Also, I have door light tint too.

Rick: What is CNC? Never knew that short word.
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#136494 - 05/17/09 03:39 AM Re: palsut's car 2009 project (56K) *update 11/2*
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CNC is an acronym for "Computer Numerical Control" which basically means a computer controlled milling machine that most likely uses CAD programs to convert a design into three dimensional finished piece. Your buddy Jason uses just such a setup to produce those way cool grilles.
What Rick refers to is just having the lettering "grand prix" actually machined into the fender brace as opposed to painted on.

All that aside, nice looking mods thumbsup
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#136495 - 05/17/09 03:44 AM Re: palsut's car 2009 project (56K) *update 11/2*
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those engine mounts... are they painted silver or powdercoated? they look nice.
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#136496 - 05/17/09 08:14 AM Re: palsut's car 2009 project (56K) *update 11/2*
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I like what you've done so far but you need to do some painting and polishing to the engine!also for a stabilizer you need a cutom one to match the diagonal braces.Chico(pops)
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#136497 - 05/17/09 09:25 AM Re: palsut's car 2009 project (56K) *update 11/2*
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gosh it dont matter how good it looks, its still a 3.1 lol jp palsut
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#136498 - 05/17/09 09:31 AM Re: palsut's car 2009 project (56K) *update 11/2*
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Make that 3.1 shiney. Start polishing everything:D
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#136499 - 05/17/09 09:48 AM Re: palsut's car 2009 project (56K) *update 11/2*
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at least put an intake on
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#136500 - 05/17/09 10:13 AM Re: palsut's car 2009 project (56K) *update 11/2*
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Looks good palsut; while you're at it, fix the rust on the front header panel seam next to the radiator air baffles. hammer
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#136501 - 05/17/09 10:15 AM Re: palsut's car 2009 project (56K) *update 11/2*
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Palsut it is looking good:D I wish I had the money and time to do what you do.
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#136502 - 05/17/09 01:50 PM Re: palsut's car 2009 project (56K) *update 11/2*
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Oh yeah... if you polished that intake manifold it would look sweet! It would be a rediculous amount of labor, though. But that is something the n/a 3.8's couldn't do.
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#136503 - 05/17/09 06:00 PM Re: palsut's car 2009 project (56K) *update 11/2*
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Quote:
Originally posted by zuulmusic:
Oh yeah... if you polished that intake manifold it would look sweet! It would be a rediculous amount of labor, though. But that is something the n/a 3.8's couldn't do.
for sure! It's really dull as it is right now, I think that would really tie the bay together very well. The only other option is a nice shiny supercharger. wink
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