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      12-13-2012, 09:46 PM   #45
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Looks like copying and pasting the URLs work.

I'll be frank, I'm not really digging the LED lighting, but I like the other mods Is the wind deflector lexan? What did you use to cut it? I like it a lot. I'm kind of tired of putting the OEM wind deflector on when the top is down, and then taking it off when the top is up. I have to because it makes the rear view too dark when the top is up, because of the rear window tint.
It is plexiglass, some call it lexan but lexan has more imperfections in it. To cut it I used a simple Jig Saw and used a bunch of patience. Then when i got done a used a wet sander to smooth out the edges. The most time was in building the template but now that i have the template making another would just be time in cutting and smoothing.

As for the lighting, I respect that i didnt figure everyone would like it. It really isnt that bright when you are looking at it from a standing position so it is ambient lighting at best. Not that the car needs it but it looks like it is mad with the red behind the grill matches the mad eyes.

Going to see the painter tomorrow hopefully to see what it is going to take to do the wheels.
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It is plexiglass, some call it lexan but lexan has more imperfections in it. To cut it I used a simple Jig Saw and used a bunch of patience. Then when i got done a used a wet sander to smooth out the edges. The most time was in building the template but now that i have the template making another would just be time in cutting and smoothing.

As for the lighting, I respect that i didnt figure everyone would like it. It really isnt that bright when you are looking at it from a standing position so it is ambient lighting at best. Not that the car needs it but it looks like it is mad with the red behind the grill matches the mad eyes.

Going to see the painter tomorrow hopefully to see what it is going to take to do the wheels.
How did you attach the wind deflector to the roll bar covers?
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      12-14-2012, 07:50 AM   #48
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How did you attach the wind deflector to the roll bar covers?
3M Automotive Tape. It has a very strong bond and wont come loose even at high speeds.
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black plasti dip lower center portion of the bumper
How does that look? Can we get pictures?
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golf t mod
What is this?
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What is this?
when you unplug the hose near your right side exhaust to keep the flap open at all time. creates a deeper sound. i think this is the fastest DIY
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3M Automotive Tape. It has a very strong bond and wont come loose even at high speeds.
check it out:
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i also plasti dipped the silver inserts in the side vents of the front bumper.

very quick and easy process, durable & completely reversible and looks very nice
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3M Automotive Tape. It has a very strong bond and wont come loose even at high speeds.
Which section at Lowe did u find those silver clips for the windshield? Thx.
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Which section at Lowe did u find those silver clips for the windshield? Thx.
in the window section. it is u channel. I bought like 6 feet of it an dcut it to size the using a grinder I shaped the edges, then i used a wire brush to add the detail to the aluminum. You can also use a 800 grit sand paper to add brush marks instead of the wire pattern that i have. what ever your taste is. You can use a clamp of some kind to bend the U channel so that it forms to the roll bar. I also thought about doing a one piece top to bottom but not sure if i like that it just seems to big of a clamp.
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i also plasti dipped the silver inserts in the side vents of the front bumper.

very quick and easy process, durable & completely reversible and looks very nice
very nice affect. has me thinking.
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when you unplug the hose near your right side exhaust to keep the flap open at all time. creates a deeper sound. i think this is the fastest DIY
not sure if i understand can you take a pic of the mod?
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      12-14-2012, 01:11 PM   #58
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google it, bmw golf t mod... or youtube... plenty of info around
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      12-14-2012, 01:22 PM   #59
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There's a DIY guide on golf tee mod in the 1addict forum
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The plasti dip mod looks good. How is the durability from rock chips and such?
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The plasti dip mod looks good. How is the durability from rock chips and such?
golf t mod is a 30 second mod, very easy, sound like semi performance exhaust

very durable, its really like spayable rubber coating.

i had it for almost 2 months and not wear, and i wash the car on a weekly basis (myself of course)

plasti dip is cheap $6 in home depot (Performix Plasti DIP) it come out as flat black, search on youtube on how its done, basically like spray painting, only if you spray more you can easily take it off
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very nice affect. has me thinking.
not much time to do it, not much money invested and 100% reversible...No brainer
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Had my plastic dip for 4 months now. still hold up. Even when sprayed with pressure washer, it still looks good.

First pic of the original gray left, plasti dip on right with stock grille

Second pic of the plasti dip with black grille.

I sprayed about 6 coats of plasti dip, highly recommend getting a "can gun"

Something like this will help.
http://www.amazon.com/Can-Gun1-2012-..._sim_sbs_hg_11
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Is that a Russian front plate?
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I really like the wind deflector. Very clean looking. Any chance you'd be willing to make another (for a price of course)?

Overall the car looks great. The red glow reminds me of the furnace in nightmare on elm street..
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I really like the wind deflector. Very clean looking. Any chance you'd be willing to make another (for a price of course)
Let me see, I want to make the clips differently next time. Give me a week or so to play around and I will get back with you.

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Overall the car looks great. The red glow reminds me of the furnace in nightmare on elm street..
I guess noone likes the lighting, i respect that. That just means that you will know its me when i drive by. I did laugh that the nightmare on elm street comment. That was funny.
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