, but the rest of the car looks brilliant. Well done
custom headlights
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: SAN FRANCISCO CA
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Mesa AZ
i like it . it looks like molded in lemans lights. i think the front end will look better once you put the emblem on (i'm just assuming it's going on because the holes are there) just to break it up a little.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Columbus MN
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Mass
I'm going to have to agree with the others and suggest a new spoiler. Car looks great, custom, and different. The spoiler is, IMO, the "spoiler" of the car. You have a great custom creation, but whenever I see a spoiler like the one you have, I just think boy racer or any honda civic around my area. The one that vettebuyer suggested seems that it would go really well with your car, yet give it that aggressive look.
However, that is just my opinion, do whatever you wish. Still a really cool car! Great job!
However, that is just my opinion, do whatever you wish. Still a really cool car! Great job!
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Cruising
Joined: Feb 2007
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This is the wifes car I hope she shows it, I'll be showing my custom 03 cobra. Were from Anoka area.
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Cruising
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I'm going to have to agree with the others and suggest a new spoiler. Car looks great, custom, and different. The spoiler is, IMO, the "spoiler" of the car. You have a great custom creation, but whenever I see a spoiler like the one you have, I just think boy racer or any honda civic around my area. The one that vettebuyer suggested seems that it would go really well with your car, yet give it that aggressive look.
However, that is just my opinion, do whatever you wish. Still a really cool car! Great job!
However, that is just my opinion, do whatever you wish. Still a really cool car! Great job!
Administrator
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From: About 1100 miles from where I call home.
The spoiler he suggested is the spoiler that came with the kit but I was going for the C5R look in a C3 and there wasn't much to work with. I told her she might want to change it but she decided not to. I haven't had any complaints from people that have actually seen the car but im sure I will.
Just a point- just because people don't actually make "complaints" doesn't mean that they like it. But then again, who cares? It absolutely only needs to suit you and your girlfriend and no one else. I think the main issues are that it doesn't go with the rest of the car and as EyeLuv pointed out, that style is very "ricer" which turns a lot of adults off.
Tell her to have fun with the car!
Former Vendor
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: New York - Long Island
I love everything about it! That paint really makes it pop, my brother is thinking about painting his C4 a color similar to that. What is the paint code if you dont mind me asking, I didn't catch it in the above posts.
Also, what diameter headlight lenses are you using? I bet you could retrofit them to accept HID projectors if you wanted
Also, what diameter headlight lenses are you using? I bet you could retrofit them to accept HID projectors if you wanted
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 205
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From: Miami, FL
As to the craftsmanship: wow, you really do nice work!
As to the removal of the stock headlights: I honestly believe it should be made illegal. However, your mod is 10,000 times better than the stupid buckets of square lights one usually sees.
Why not push them out further towards the sides, and stagger them fore/aft more? Sort of like a C6... (I know, sorta late to be making design suggestions hahahah).
Chris
As to the removal of the stock headlights: I honestly believe it should be made illegal. However, your mod is 10,000 times better than the stupid buckets of square lights one usually sees.
Why not push them out further towards the sides, and stagger them fore/aft more? Sort of like a C6... (I know, sorta late to be making design suggestions hahahah).
Chris
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: dayton oh
If THIS is the Mrs, we need more pics of HER...................
I like your custom.
now onto the spoiler, gotta agree with vettebuyer: you've got this smooth, flowing concept going until the backend where the big SQUARE parkbench sits. Even before vbuyer posted i knew he was thinking of the "turbo" wing.
I'll be in central MN 25 Jun-2 July. I'd love to drive Fast81 down to see it.
BTW -- my brother painted his custom 68 GTO that same color !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Racer
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Champlin Minnesota
I really like the looks of them...I have some Hella 90 lows and highs on order and I will be planning on doing the same thing, with the exception of leaving it in a removable bezel/housing. I live in Champlin and I wouldn't mind seeing how you have them mounted so they are adjustable....
