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Old 09-05-2009, 07:21 PM
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wow how did you do that?
 
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Old 09-06-2009, 06:23 AM
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used some scrap when from when i did my grill on the previous page.
 
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Umm, you dropped your keys...
 
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Umm, you dropped your keys...

now that their carbon fiber coated, they float softly to the ground.
 
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now that they're carbon fiber coated, they float softly to the ground.
Actually, I believe the keyring is a prerequisite for keeping the mini key from floating away...

(that keyring is actually a rather nice take on the carabiner motif.)
 
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Old 09-07-2009, 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by DixonL2
Actually, I believe the keyring is a prerequisite for keeping the mini key from floating away...

(that keyring is actually a rather nice take on the carabiner motif.)

its from a TUMI bag. i like it. its a little small, but it looks neat and fits in in my hand nice. It's just big enough to slip over my thumb.
 
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its from a TUMI bag. i like it. its a little small, but it looks neat and fits in in my hand nice. It's just big enough to slip over my thumb.
Its cool. It looks like a small stylized carabiner.
 
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Those are my cheap but effective (prosonalized) mods!

Some black matte vinyl for few €! No bubbles, DIY 4 fun and best bang 4 a buck! Underneath still stock MCS!









Antenna is antenna and this one costs me 4€ and some of my time and black spray! Bought, sanded, 5 layers, voila!


 

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Nice work - PowerPig.
 
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Great thread!

Some really nice ideas in here for a limited budget.

cheers,

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TNX! Final result few minutes ago!
 
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really nice powerpig
 
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hey adrianr,

i used to live in Mcallen, ever make it up that way? i love the autobahn from reynosa to monterrey.
 
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hey adrianr,

i used to live in Mcallen, ever make it up that way? i love the autobahn from reynosa to monterrey.
yeah ive taken the MINI twice over there we always go on the ford edge because of the size, and yeah its cool but dangerous :S
 
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Originally Posted by daglafe
Great thread!

Some really nice ideas in here for a limited budget.

cheers,

dag
Thanks! One can put only so much billet aluminum... oh wait, isn't a street rod forum.
 
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Old 09-19-2009, 01:55 PM
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Here is the sub-$100 alternative to the JCW dash:
(thanks to dr.phil for the photo)

 
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Old 09-21-2009, 09:43 AM
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Wow, good job on the CF graphic! Going to do the door trim next?
 
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that looks effing sick! great work
 
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That is some really nice work .

Randy
M7 Tuning
 
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Old 09-21-2009, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by 89AKurt
Wow, good job on the CF graphic! Going to do the door trim next?
 
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where do you purchase that material? - (interested for my hot rod.)
 
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That was quick!
 
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THAT... looks awesome. Nicely done.
 
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Old 09-23-2009, 07:20 PM
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its not a graphic btw. its a texture.
 


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