jr
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not a fan of the sytling
but if your brave enough t to that type of work yourself you deserve a pat on the back, as its a credit to your workmanship 
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Jamie
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Good work - esp doing it yourself mate
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charlessurr
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cheers guys, bad comments dont worry me your always going to get them.... Before i started this projects i had never done any body work what so ever so its been a steep learning curve. Very rewarding though and i would suggest that everyone has a go at some point if possible.
Yeah dont worry i am spacing the wheels as much as poss without being stupid, untill i can osrt out some bigger hubs maybe and get wider wheels. Im gutted i didnt cut the arches before i moulded in the rear arches for bigger wider wheels, i never though on.
COmments accepted on the bonnet vent, i am going to change this i think, not sure what for, it doesnt look right standard, also wouldnt mind DTM cup mirrors instead, more subtle. But what you gona do when you get offered stuff for cheap.....grab it with both hands.
ANyway, ill keep you posted and thatnks for the comments, but not the bad ones 
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Planty02
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quote:
Originally posted by Ajones_17
Hats off to you mate, not many people attempt that amount of work themselves and it looks like bodyshop standard to me so top stuff.
Just ignore the comments made those who decide your car aint good enough, because it is. Just clearly not to there tastes. Everyone has a different opinion on what bodykit or body mods they like/prefer. But at the end of the day this post is mainly conserned with the apreciation that you have done all the work yourself.
But if you ask me, as long as it is done right, the prowler kit can look awesome
boyracer2002's car anyone? 
[Edited on 28-01-2006 by Ajones_17]
spot on - totally agree
boyracer2002's car is awesome and so will this be with the right paint job
perhaps a candy would suit - just an idea but for doing it yourself and doing an excellent job
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SVM 286
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I think you should leave it like that visually, but fit F1 wheels, turn the engine bay into an avgas tank, fit some huge air intakes in the 1/4 window apertures, loose the tailgate and pop a gas turbine lump in the boot area for some afterburner games
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John
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People are all saying work looks brilliant etc?
How can you tell from pics like that?
Not saying its not of course but its impossible to tell.
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mav
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just giving the guy some credit, obviously would need a close inspection to pass the CS test
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hitman2k
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gud work m8 and fair play to you looks like a top job! but black would spoil the car imo but its your car needs a light colour to make it standand out!
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Haimsey
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looking good well done 
Marcy Marc
White Sport Progress Thread
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boyracer2002
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looking good so far
Wanna buy some 19's which will suit it a treat  lol
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Tom
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Well done for doing it so cheap Not a fan but
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bradfincham
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Hats off to you for having a go yourself mate
Not my taste, but then if we all liked the same thing all the cars would look the same wouldnt they!!
Black does show any blemishes in the bodywork thouhg so be carefull of that, a nice wild colour would really suit it.
Nice burnt orange or kandy red colour
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Balling
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Looks good mate! I tried to do some of the bodywork on my own prowler kit when it was fitted, but gave up in the end. Hats of to you for doing it all by your self!
However the mesh will need replacement once the car is sprayed!
I do agree that black would be a bad choice of colour! Something light and colourfull wuit suit it much better imo!
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SXi_Tim
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what part of sheffield are you from mate? might see you about when its done, good work by the way
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charlessurr
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grenoside matey, near hillsbrough. Ive been thinking about the colour for a long time, i think black will be good if its done right. A bright, wild colour will make the car stand out too much i think, although again if its the rihgt colour it will look nice. Anyone want to post some pics of cars with nice colours and the name of the paint that you think will suit.
Also was going to go for a tan retrim inside to complement the black exterior........suggestions welcome.
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antscorsa
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get a dark metalic grey like those on lexus, dark like black but has a luvly metalic init whcih will look awesome
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Jake
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would just look like a big mass of car if you get it sprayed black. Wont accentuate the 'lines' of the car at all. Doesnt have to be bright or wild either.
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R Lee
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get a flip.
big kits and flips always go together
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Balling
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quote:
Originally posted by charlessurr
Anyone want to post some pics of cars with nice colours and the name of the paint that you think will suit.
Alfa Romeo Ivory Mist 
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a_j_mair
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how can you change the mesh when bumpers etc are all blended in 
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Balling
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quote:
Originally posted by a_j_mair
how can you change the mesh when bumpers etc are all blended in
Reach behind the bumpers!
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Predator Corsa
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cheers dude u gave me insperation to go do my car now... thought fuck it ill primer it and get it finished! not far of completing it now, cheers,
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charlessurr
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motivation is definatley the hardest thing to deal with when you do your own car, as theres no one to he;lp you, im always doing it on my own. These last few touches have been the hardest though, not even considering doing the exhaust, moving the petrol filler (behind the rear light cluster) and other things. Just trying to remove little imperfections, very time consuming.
Grrrr, i dont know what to do with the colour now.
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