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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 12:43 AM
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 01:12 AM
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IMO: Take 1/4 step back. It's just about perfect for my taste, but real close to a bit too much yellow. Don't go yellow over bat., and the SC res looks a little cheap. I can't tell why, but the finish looks off. Use a little more black and it's a 10.
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 01:24 AM
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Very, Very nice!!!!

Tastefully Done.
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 02:26 AM
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 02:45 AM
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Effing Beautiful, good buddy! Plus, I must admit that I am quite partial to MY C5's. Well done. Enjoy!
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 05:23 AM
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Nice job, looks great!
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 06:09 AM
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Your hard work and patience is evident. Very beautiful work! I give you two


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It is extremely awesome, I like what you did with the coil bracket!
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 06:36 AM
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I agree!! Very nice!!
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Never seen anything like it , it looks fantastic!
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 06:45 AM
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Nice work. Keep it up. Yellow is also my favorite color!!
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 07:59 AM
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Very nice! I love what you did with the coil packs!
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 08:10 AM
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That looks great....altho u need some really shiny headers under there!

I really like what you're doing to hide the wires!


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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 08:15 AM
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looks good....just an FYI for ya...the chrome cap on your radiator will also fit your Maggie tank so if you want to add one
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 08:19 AM
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WoW... nicest bay with the maggie I have seen yet I think!

Nice job!



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Looks very nice. It's nice to see something different. I like it.
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Dude that thing looks sick


I'm getting jealous
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Looks good. Valve covers and coils clean.
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