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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 11:53 PM
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Lightning just had the radio surround, steering column cover, and the piece that surrounds the cluster black. The big main piece of the driver's side dash was grey like the rest of the interior. And, of course, the door panel inserts were black.

well sheet mayne.. do it like that then.

I blame jake for telling me way back when that the lightning was wrap around . I dont know anyone with a lightning so I usually dont go check out their dashes when I see them
 
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 12:17 AM
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I thought they were a wrap around style too but i learned something today. Well i might do the top piece too
 
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 12:52 AM
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I did it like the lightning should have been haha
 
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted by thejake1989
I did it like the lightning should have been haha
Exactly!
 
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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 09:57 PM
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I hate this forum. SO much AWESOME stuff and I have so little money. Gonna have to save up over time unless I come across about 12 grand for everything I want haha. Its not gonna happen but I can dream, can't I? I'll be done modding for the school year but come next summer, hopefully I will have enough to do some changes that I need to get done, well maybe not need but want. I'll still be lurking around on the forums, trying to help out and get ideas. Everyone on this forum is amazingly helpful. I'd just like to say thank you

Starting a list for next summer:
1. Exhaust system
-Pacesetter Longtube Headers
-True dual Dynomax Bullets or Magnapacks
-Magnaflow SS Tips 3.5"x18"
2. More Black!
-Powdercoat chrome bumpers and step bars
-Paint or vinyl (again) rockers
3. Tint
-20% on fronts
-35% on windshield w/ 5% brow
4. Little stuff
-Paint back window trim
-Paint frame
-Paint dash
5. Gears
-4.88 or 4.56 in the rear

That's it for now, if I can get more funds then:
5. Sound system
-2 SI BM MKIII in custom box under rear seat
-New subwoofer amp (don't know which yet)
-New wiring
-Amp for component speakers
 

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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 12:07 AM
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You can do #4 for less then $30 at most
but looks like a great list cant wait!
 
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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 12:09 AM
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Man I wish my list was that small . You should get all that done no problem man
 
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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 12:35 AM
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^ mines only 10 things long
 
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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 04:37 AM
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Haha the actual list is a lot longer but I'm trying to keep it reasonable. I definitely forgot to put gears on the list but I'm putting 4.88 or 4.56 in the rear so if/when I go bigger/faster I am set. Its only got 93,4xx on it and with me being at school, it'll prob take a few years to even hit 100,xxx so I am planning on keeping my baby for a long time even if I get a different car (maybe a foxbody mustang or a 01-03 cobra, of course with a lot of mods as I won't keep a car/truck stock since I have caught the mod bug)
BTW, b2therad, you have my ideal set up. I think I'm going to wait a couple summers to get a procharger but that is for sure on my list but in the future. I think I'm just going to upgrade my crossmember set up with a BL and maybe a coil spacer with lift shackles for the rear so I can run 37s or even 38s. I need a bigger garage though as my parents house has 7' garages and I'm about a little over 1 inch from the top so no go right now hence why my list doesn't include all of that stuff.
 

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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by joh408
Haha the actual list is a lot longer but I'm trying to keep it reasonable. I definitely forgot to put gears on the list but I'm putting 4.88 or 4.56 in the rear so if/when I go bigger/faster I am set. Its only got 93,4xx on it and with me being at school, it'll prob take a few years to even hit 100,xxx so I am planning on keeping my baby for a long time even if I get a different car (maybe a foxbody mustang or a 01-03 cobra, of course with a lot of mods as I won't keep a car/truck stock since I have caught the mod bug)
BTW, b2therad, you have my ideal set up. I think I'm going to wait a couple summers to get a procharger but that is for sure on my list but in the future. I think I'm just going to upgrade my crossmember set up with a BL and maybe a coil spacer with lift shackles for the rear so I can run 37s or even 38s. I need a bigger garage though as my parents house has 7' garages and I'm about a little over 1 inch from the top so no go right now hence why my list doesn't include all of that stuff.
Thanks man! I understand the whole school thing too. I am trying to get my 37s on before school starts on the 23rd, and I might be pushing it. If it is any consolation, you can run 37s with just a body lift on top of your current lift all depending on what wheel set-up you have. Thats one reason that I switched wheels because my wheels pushed the tires out way too far. Its taken me quite awhile to get my truck to where it is, so I have had to wait. Im sure you'll get there soon enough. Im looking foreward to the moment when I can look back and say "what else CAN I do?"
 
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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 10:54 PM
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Haha ya I feel ya. I waited 2 years to save up for the lift and tires so I am alright with waiting in order to do it right the first time.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 10:57 PM
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justin do you remember the name of the ebay seller you bought ur lights/corners off of??

think im guna order some this week..
 
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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 11:02 PM
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gt_racers, they shipped the next day, wednesday and I got em saturday. Do it! It'll look sick
 
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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 11:13 PM
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thanks.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 11:18 PM
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No prob. What else is on your list to do?
 
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