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I'm not sure if it's made for plastics or not, but I did use a plastic Primer (can't remember which one off the top of my head). I'll look when I get home. I'll tell ya just what I used.

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I'm gonna ask a stupid question, and probably be handed links to pages i've overlooked something on, but here goes...Can you turbocharge a Base Vibe with an automatic transmission? Also, when turbo-ing a 1zz engine, would it need internal work, or can it be run stock? Also, one other thing....I've h...

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I've got Toyo Proxes FZ4's...225/45Z R17. Nice so far...not too much difference in ride. Only a few more bumps are noticed. 150 miles so far.

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I sprayed both...you're gonna want to sand them down a little to give the primer some tooth. I used Rustoleum Metallics...not sure how well they'll hold up with the heat....it's a waiting game to see how they do. So far...no troubles...I'll let you know.BTW...if you wanted the same color, I used &qu...

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congratulations Sunny!

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Well, As long as you keep it clean in there once in a while, you shouldn't have a problem...as for the grills, they're Billet Aluminum Grill Insertts from Mr. Grille...got mine off eBay...they look great and set off the front end nicely

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Thanks for all the kudos guys...I'm really happy with them...not too much difference in the ride either. Just rolled over 100 miles on the new tires...NO COMPLAINTS THUSFAR.

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Deffinately many hours of cross-eyed guesswork trying to get between the E, the A, and the 6. But the end result looks great.

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I'll DEFFINATELY be there!

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yeah hope...i knew about them....just seems more satisfying to know that I did it. Thanks for the kudos!

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Will do

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hey...thanks...you're the first to comment on it.

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Deffinately....lowering it will be my next mod...then paint the calipers...then it's engine mod time! CAI...exhaust...speed chip...YEAH BABY!Maybe a sport appearance package thrown in...rear spoiler...ground effects....swapping the cladding for silver...So many ideas...so little time! How about this...

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oh no...i'm goin with a polished one..goes with the silver lettering

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Thanks....the masking was hell, but it was worth it in the end

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They're 17's actually, and yes, i'm gonna paint the calipers and drum black. Keep with the subtle tones

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I used Rustoleum Metallic spray....not sure if it'll hold up, but It has so far. The Cobalt Blue Metallic is almost an exact match to the Neptune color....it's almost scary.

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Here ya go, for your viewing pleasure!I think they turned out nice....there's some imperfections in the engine cover, but you have to get close to see 'em....the silver was done with VERY careful masking (and countless hours of going cross-eyed masking inside the "6" and the "A")...

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OK ladies and gentleman...without further adeu...as promised!Lemme know how you like 'em! I know i do!

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they're the ones I have. The front one fits in the track with no adhesive....just snaps into place. The rear one attaches inside the track and stays there with adhesive strips inside the track area. The thread I posted earlier has some pics of the ones i got.

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I got mine...very effective! Just washed the car and no leakage!http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=15859Here's the thread...There's some pics of them installed. The wind noise is virtually undetectable over the normal running of the car, even with all 4 windows cracked...and the interior does s...

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that is TOO funny

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Dude, there's dark ones too. They're there...just look for 'emEdit: Try this...these are the ones i got http://www.weathertech.com/sto..._id=0

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i paid 103 shipped for mine...front and rear

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Yeah, now all I have to do is find some silver cladding I want to get some that is from the factory...the paint has to be better on them than if I paint mine. If anyone has a Monotone Silver vibe and want to go to a factory style two tone....I'd be happy to take the cladding off your hands!

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As of now, I have no complaints with them. The wind noise is actually pretty nill. With the window cracked open, it's a little quieter than without them. They fit nice and close to the window...no more than a finger's worth.

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Quote, originally posted by damronjr Â»I would love to get them if they had them in darker tint.The tint on these is pretty dark. It's almost black. And yeah, I didn't want the ones that stuck to the outside. These are the ones that slide right up inside the window track.

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yep....i just liked the look of the tinted rather than the clear. It blends into the car better. Don't look as obvious. They were a little more, but I like the result.

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Justt installed my new VentVisors from WeatherTech. The fit GREAT!Front's went in without any hastle...and no adhesive...they just pop right inhttp://i3.photobucket.com/albu...9.jpgRear one has adhesive strips on it to secure it in the channel....http://i3.photobucket.com/albu...0.jpgHere's how they...

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uh oh...i've started a trend...i'll have to do mine this way before everyone else jumps on the bandwagon

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haha...looks like i was on to something. Is there anyone out there who has a silver monotone vibe that wants to make it two tone?I'd offer to pay for the silver cladding if you take it offLemme know

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i think either the blue with the silver or blue with black would look awesome. what do you think there?

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here's a real rush job, but something along these lines....I know it's rough, but what do you guys think?

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yeah, to put it simplyi think it might be cool. I just wanna see what it'll look like first

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I've got an idea and i need someone to photochop it if possible. I like the idea of a two tone vibe, but don't like the ugly gray plastic. I wonder if someone can transpose the panels that would be gray with ones from a silver monotone vibe. It would basically be two tone Neptune with Silver panelin...

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From what i've been able to find, the part numbers are the same for the GT and the Base's Master Cylinder. I don't know how well the brakes will mount to the base's axles, as the drum sits behind the mount. maybe someone with a little more know-how could clarify that one.

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thanks damronjr....i love the new look toojust bought ventvisors yesterday too...waiting for them in the mail. got the ones that fit inside the track, not the stick ons

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here we go, as promised:YES THAT IS A SMUDGE ON MY HOOD. Some idiot with a pick-up in front of me had some HAZMAT placards in the bed of his truck. One or two flew out and slammed into my hood and windshield. No damage to the windshield, but the paint is scuffed and scraped to hell around that area....

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yeah, i've seen the ones from RK Sport and SLP...i'm not too fond of the SLP hood....the NACA style scoops just don't look kosher to me...the one from RK Sport is cool, but i like the one you guys are getting more!

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it's SWEET none the less. Lemme know how they turn out. I'm really interested in something unique for my vibe. Thanks for the help guys. I went through the origional thread and noticed you guys had a hard time getting people to roll with the GB....wish I knew about it earlier. I would've jumped at t...

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SWEET!!!If i've read right, they should be available to the general public soon...who do i contact to get ahold of one of these?

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that's for the M style right?

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OK...i've been running through some of the threads here and found this one:http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=14916my question is about the "INVADER" style hood.....does anyone actually make it? I definately like the look of it....unique. I've seen the SLP hood, but i don't like that ...

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Quote, originally posted by ScottS Â»The headlight masks weren't all that hard to do. My advice is to use a blow dryer to shrink them on instead of a heat gun, a heat gun might shrink them too fast. I heated them and used a credit card to smooth them on.quick question, are those legal?I live in NJ.....

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cool...thanks bro

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hey raging...you gonna put me on the list?

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OK guys, I've just returned from the local shop. My wheels are ordered and should be in next week. I ended up going with the Konig "Trouble" wheels in 17's. For tires, I went with Toyo Proxes FZ4's (recommended by the dealer). After all is said and done the price was pretty good...Rims $16...

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If all goes well, I'll be getting them either tomorrow or Monday.

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Neptune Blue.....Should blend nicely

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What do you think of the material? Worth the cost or just overpriced? Got a quote from a store earlier today for a Katzkin interior similar to TRDVibe's...installed with two tone and embroidery.....$1600 Bucks! YIKES!Lemme know what you think bout the covers

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