Weekend Mods Continue

[Gator911]

I finally added the clear tail lenses and sidemarker. I can't afford the fronts right now but i will eventually get there!

I painted the calipers yellow with the G2 paiting system. Im sure some will cry PCCB's but i think they look great. I wish i would of put a 3rd coat on them, but they look pretty good.

The car was also completely stripped and recovered with a 3 step process and porter cable.The previous owner wasn't skilled with a buffer and left a quite a bit of swirl. It has that wet look again :thumbsup:

Enjoy the pics

-Keith

http://plaza.ufl.edu/keith3/My%20Car/Porsche/Detailed/Detailing%20003.jpg
http://plaza.ufl.edu/keith3/My%20Car/Porsche/Detailed/Detailing%20006.jpg http://plaza.ufl.edu/keith3/My%20Car/Porsche/Detailed/Detailing%20009.jpg http://plaza.ufl.edu/keith3/My%20Car/Porsche/Detailed/Detailing%20015.jpg http://plaza.ufl.edu/keith3/My%20Car/Porsche/Detailed/Detailing%20017.jpg http://plaza.ufl.edu/keith3/My%20Car/Porsche/Detailed/Detailing%20020.jpg

[Roy]

The car looks 150% times better than the pictures in your sig..

However, I noticed the orange in your headlights.. Those have got to go!!
:cheers:

[Gator911]

The car looks 150% times better than the pictures in your sig..

However, I noticed the orange in your headlights.. Those have got to go!!
:cheers:
my paypal is keith3@comcast.net

Please donate...The headlights will only cost me between $800-$1200

:thanks: :D

[JCapelo]

damn keith they look awsome...cars comming along awsome!

you cant get inside the headlights and maybee just paint them...smoked or wutever, untill you get the cash for new ones..

[944attack]

wow, looks super nice! i think everything turned out great. lemme know if ya ever wanna sell your rims! ;)

[Roy]

my paypal is keith3@comcast.net

Please donate...The headlights will only cost me between $800-$1200

:thanks: :D
I've seen first hand how much the Porsche litronic head lights cost, which is probably a few more bucks than $800...
http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/4509/accident1jy0.th.jpg (http://img88.imageshack.us/my.php?image=accident1jy0.jpg)

My comment wasn't meant to be critical...
:cheers:

[LDadrenaline]

you dont need new headlights, just stick ur in an oven to open em. Then take out the orange reflector sh!t and replace em with those silver bulbs that light up orange :)

[Gator911]

I've seen first hand how much the Porsche litronic head lights cost, which is probably a few more bucks than $800...
http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/4509/accident1jy0.th.jpg (http://img88.imageshack.us/my.php?image=accident1jy0.jpg)

My comment wasn't meant to be critical...
:cheers:
Haha ouch! That is a bummer...

I wasn't taking it as critical, just responding lightheartedly in hopes of a donation :)

I can get regular clears for around 700-800, and Litronics for around 900-1300 depending on if they are new or used.

It was suggested that i should get a tint spray and spray the bottom orange part. Since my car is black, it might look pretty darn cool.

Anyone have experience with this stuff?

-Keith

[TheDarkSide]

Go to a sign shop and get a piece of black or chrome vinyl and see if you like it.

[Gator911]

Go to a sign shop and get a piece of black or chrome vinyl and see if you like it.
Let's say that i DO like it...

Has anyone used the tint spray?

-Keith

[TheDarkSide]

I think it works good only if it is clear and you are smoking it. I am pretty sure it will just be a super dark orange. Do the vinyl till you save up for the real deal ;)

[Gator911]

Something like this...What do you guys think?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v481/rionhosaki/9c12512d.jpg
http://plaza.ufl.edu/keith3/My%20Car/Porsche/Blacked%20Out.jpg

How do you recommend using the vinyl?

[JCapelo]

do it looks good

[TheDarkSide]

Vinyl I did on mine. Either just keep trimming it with scissors and checking it against the car (with the backing still on) Or stick it down then very lightly with razor blade.

[944attack]

i used the tint spray on my tail lights and front corner lights, its easy to use, basically the same as spray paint, the closer you spray the darker it will be, and also the more coats you put on the darker it will be.

here's a pic:
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e355/bmx944/BlackOut009.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e355/bmx944/Taveres21-8-06.jpg

front corners, notice the difference between the yellow on the race car.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e355/bmx944/000_0053.jpg

[LDadrenaline]

the vinyl looks good, but no offense 944, i think the tint on the tails looks a little too dark... just my preference, dont flame me plz

[SlickShift]

It looks really nice this the new lenses and caliper paint. A nice wax always makes me feel better :D

[TheDarkSide]

Antonio E31, painted his front corners and they do not look bad at all.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/305000-305999/305722_88_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/305000-305999/305722_52_full.jpg

[Gator911]

If you make them pretty dark does it still blink through?

Dave, do you have pics with the vinyl?

[catchuk]

Awsome ride man. I like the yellow calipers!

[TheDarkSide]

If you make them pretty dark does it still blink through?

Dave, do you have pics with the vinyl?

I will look :thumbu:

[944attack]

ignore this post, i messed it up, read below!! :roll:

[944attack]

If you make them pretty dark does it still blink through?

Dave, do you have pics with the vinyl?

if you use the paint, light shows through perfectly fine. even if you apply it dark like my lights, there is no problem.



the vinyl looks good, but no offense 944, i think the tint on the tails looks a little too dark... just my preference, dont flame me plz

i'd have to agree with you actually, i got kinda carried away with it while i was painting them. The paint i used is the same paint used to just lightly smoke tail lights as most people do, which i had intended on, but i ended up going full-out black, oh well. most of the time i dont mind how it looks now, at least its different.

[BallsDeepAsian350]

Looks good...just please whatever you do, dont put your Porsche headlights in the oven.

[LDadrenaline]

lol it wont hurt them... i mean think about how hot the bulbs are inside the case. The heating just expands the plastic a bit so you can open em up

[RedBarron]

I did this on my friends supra, we baked the headlights then pulled them apart, it's not really that hard you just have to take your time.

[Gator911]

I will never put my lights in the oven...

[BallsDeepAsian350]

Ive done it too. And my friends have as well. But this a Porsche were talking about. Even though its expensive you have to do it right.

[Gator911]

I just bought a set of clears YAY

[944attack]

I just bought a set of clears YAY

cool, thats the right way to go.

[BallsDeepAsian350]

Thank god.

[LDadrenaline]

lol now that you have the clears you might as well try it with ur old lights... if it works right then sell em on ebay as clears :)

[RedBarron]

yay for clears for Keith.

[The Weiner]

Haha ouch! That is a bummer...

I wasn't taking it as critical, just responding lightheartedly in hopes of a donation :)

I can get regular clears for around 700-800, and Litronics for around 900-1300 depending on if they are new or used.

It was suggested that i should get a tint spray and spray the bottom orange part. Since my car is black, it might look pretty darn cool.

Anyone have experience with this stuff?

-Keith

yes many times many different cars ... and i would suggest a heat gun over the oven

[TheDarkSide]

I baked civics and my S2000 and never had a problem. I would never try it on your car though. :nono:

[944attack]

I baked civics and my S2000 and never had a problem. I would never try it on your car though. :nono:

yea i roast civics all the time too dave. :D

[TheDarkSide]

:roll: :lmao:

[The Weiner]

sooo keith whens the supercharger comming in oops loose lips sink ships

[Gator911]

sooo keith whens the supercharger comming in oops loose lips sink ships
I didnt know you knew me that well!:lol:

[hans]

it lookin good, keith! that litronic setup is mucho expensive. i have a ballast set and one ignitor if you want them i'll mail 'em to ya if it makes the conversion any easier for you. i'll have to get the part number off of them cuz i'm not sure what year/model they are from.

btw, we are now retailing a pretty good amount of stuff for porsche, so if there's any way I can help you let me know...I'd be happy to play a part in the progression of your newest project! with that said...I can finance a VF Engineering kit for you, 90 days no interest ;) c'mon you know you want to, hah

[Gator911]

Or i can design my own:evil:

But year, get me those part numbers for the litronic components you have...

If i can put together whole set for $800 i will do it...

-Keith

[hans]

alrighty, i'll PM you the part numbers tomorrow. if they work for your car you can have 'em. buy me a beer next time i'm in tampa to cover shipping :)

[TheDarkSide]

What did you decide?

[Gator911]

I bought clears....but never heard a PM?

[TheDarkSide]

I forget :dunno: Was I supposed to send you something? I suck.