Finished (mostly) my weekend projects (warning: large pics)

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Sat Mar 20, 2004 7:57 pm

ok! thanks to ryan for hooking me up with some great custom graphics for the vibe! first off, i know that many folks don't like the sticker thing, that it's a bit ricey, but being that my license plates do say "rizrkt" on them, i figured i'd be ok. on the rear hatch window, i installed "hope" in korean. they are dark red reflective w/ silver outlines. turned out pretty smooth! then on the rear side windows i have a smaller version on each side. i also installed a genvibe.com windshield banner, also courtesy of ryan! i repainted the engine cover and added vvtl-i overlays finally along with a TRD stb. it took a long time to paint, and the engine cover is still drying in it's final stages. my next plan is to work on my taillights, but will see how that goes. hope you all enjoy!

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Sat Mar 20, 2004 8:01 pm

grafxwerks decals:

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Sat Mar 20, 2004 8:09 pm

first pic: engine bay before. second pic: engine bay after (note the cover itself and trd strut tower brace) side angle of engine bay and stb. close up of (somewhat) finished engine cover

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Sat Mar 20, 2004 8:12 pm

if anyone wants to know what i did or how i repainted the cover, you can click on my cardomain link and it's page 6. or just click on this link and it should take you to that page. http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/388840/6 warning: if you paint your engine cover and want to install the overlays, make sure you wait until it is COMPLETELY dry before attempting to install ANY decals or overlays! I had to go back and fix a mistake. I may end up installing another decal or emblem on the spot i screwed up.

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Sat Mar 20, 2004 10:03 pm

The Vibe is looking sweet there Hope, I can't wait to see it."You just got beat by a wagon" is awsome, so is the stickers of your name in korean on the windows.The engine cover and strut tower bar look good to, the cover looks a lot better now then when it was red in my opinion.Nice work!

ullbergm · Post by **ullbergm** » Sat Mar 20, 2004 10:28 pm

Nice, i like the way the silver outline makes 'Hope' kinda fade out.The stickers on the side windows looks schweet too, nice and clean.

Devlop · Post by **Devlop** » Sat Mar 20, 2004 11:30 pm

I like the color you chose for the engine cover. Looks good.

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 12:01 am

I would like to comment that the rest of the engine area seems to need a bath.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 2:50 am

yes, i know... lol.

Fialchar · Post by **Fialchar** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 4:03 am

Looks really sweet Hope. Must be that Asian talent running in your blood, eh? And they say your engine compartment needs to be cleaned? Mines much worse than tha.. umm.. I'm gonna go wash my car now *ZOOOOOOOOOOOM!~*

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 10:14 am

I only wish it wasn't raining here all weekend or that I had a garage. I would have cleaned my Vibe. The whole engine area is a mess, so is the outside of the Vibe to. The interior needs a cleaning also but only the driver's side. Maybe that will be a project this coming weekend after work. Will have to get my hands on a camera lol.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 11:32 am

well, i know it's a bit ricey but for $6 i had to do it. besides, i can always turn them off or take them out. nothing beats walmart rice!

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Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 11:40 am

(removed)... no way girl what? YOU DIDN'T!!!??? LOL

trocar · Post by **trocar** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 12:29 pm

well now all you need is a NOS sticker and the rice transformation will be complete. Do the lights stay solid all the time or will they flash with the beat of the music????Sorry. other than the landing lights your car looks amazing.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 12:37 pm

Quote, originally posted by trocar »well now all you need is a NOS sticker and the rice transformation will be complete. Do the lights stay solid all the time or will they flash with the beat of the music????Sorry. other than the landing lights your car looks amazing. (removed)! that's ok, you're entitled to your opinion. like i said, was only $6 so not a big deal. they don't blink to the music... and i may just leave them off... but now that you mention it, it does look like a landing strip! lolmy dad said, "why did you make your car look like one of those ghetto junks?" i just laughed.

Stang2Vibe · Post by **Stang2Vibe** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 4:09 pm

Great job on the engine cover paint job, Hope! Looks really nice!You've inspired me to create a custom design for my engine cover that I have yet to see on any car, Vibe or otherwise. I may start on it tomorrow if I have time. I have to take the cover off and do some measuring. I'm not going to say what the design is yet, I'll let it be a surprise and I'll be sure to post pics when I complete it! And it will definately NOT be ricey!

Fialchar · Post by **Fialchar** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 4:16 pm

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MailGuy! · Post by **MailGuy!** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 11:35 pm

Nice job Hope. You have one awesome looking Vibe. I never mentioned it before but that rear wing looks so cool. Kudos for just getting the top wing and not the center one. I think it looks so much better flying solo.

GT_03 · Post by **GT_03** » Sun Mar 21, 2004 11:36 pm

i like the stickers, it's coming along nicely. Remember it's your car and if you like a little rice, then by all means rice away!!!

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 12:47 am

Hope I still think you need to find an engine cover sticker that says "pour rice here" with an arrow pointing to the oil cap.

Psychobroker · Post by **Psychobroker** » Mon Mar 22, 2004 4:22 am

ROFL, that would rock Mavrik.Hope, your decals and cover look sweet!

cibomatto · Post by **cibomatto** » Tue Mar 23, 2004 1:08 am

Great Job..I love the sticker and it TOTALLY doesn't seem ricey at all..

4X4CHICHI · Post by **4X4CHICHI** » Tue Mar 23, 2004 1:22 am

I'd have to put "high octane rice only" inside of the gas door.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Sun Apr 25, 2004 1:35 pm

ok, finally got my calipers painted red. bought the G2 paint system. i must say, very nice indeed! changed out the winter tires/rims to my OEM 17's and dunlops. i won't ever complain about them being loud compared to my studs! had to redo my front door speaker grills. i was missing the passenger door grill and was looking too ghetto. i painted the mesh aluminum to add some color. also got some pics of the front bumper damage... i lost one lower grill so i took the other off. will most likely get some cheapy aluminum mesh from lowe's and redo a "custom" grill. probably for all 4 grill parts too so it won't look gay.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Sun Apr 25, 2004 1:40 pm

bumper damage floating vibe w/o the lower grills

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Sun Apr 25, 2004 1:43 pm

and here's a quick pic of the vibe today

kostby · Post by **kostby** » Sun Apr 25, 2004 3:18 pm

How did you teach it to hover, Hope? Do you suppose that if I remove the lower grilles, will MY Vibe float too? j/k

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Sun Apr 25, 2004 3:21 pm

it's a new mod. intalled a hovercraft engine in the back of the vibe... it's hidden very well.

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Sun Apr 25, 2004 7:58 pm

Looks as sexy as her owner, just... with a broken jaw... Hehe yeah nice hover mod there Hope, true definition of LIFT.

JustinVGT · Post by **JustinVGT** » Sun Apr 25, 2004 9:14 pm

Hey Hope, those brake calipers look good. I'm thinking about painting mine red as well.Your bumper looks just like mine did a little over a year ago when I slipped into a bank of snow/ice. Cost my insurance a little over $800. Hope you can get it fixed.Later,

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Sat May 15, 2004 5:11 am

ok, got some new decals from ryan... and one that mavrik will appreciate. LOL also, i liked how psychobroker placed his genvibe.com decals on the roof rack rails. i've been playing with the idea of placing mine on my ventvisors, so decided, what the hell!

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Sat May 15, 2004 9:54 am

HAHA Hatchback represent!

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Sun May 16, 2004 1:42 am

Looking sweet there Hope Good job on the calipers

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Tue May 18, 2004 8:55 am

I like it!

pissedoffgokart · Post by **pissedoffgokart** » Tue May 18, 2004 10:38 am

I would love to see your pics but all I get is...

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Tue May 18, 2004 11:25 am

LOL. i'm sorry, but i see the pics just fine at home and at work. might be your computer.

pissedoffgokart · Post by **pissedoffgokart** » Tue May 18, 2004 11:41 am

Yeah, further investigation has revealled that Car domain is blocked by the gob-ments smart filter on the proxy. Can't see it from work so, looks like I will be checkin' you out (um, your car I mean) from the privacy of my own home. I just love that gif, this gave me an excuse to use it!!!

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