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Old Nov 5, 2010 | 07:27 PM
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hell if we know hahah
 
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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 01:19 AM
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Originally Posted by thejake1989
hell if we know hahah
Well the missed notice was for the one fog lamp. Since I'll be in class on monday, I'm guessing he will try tuesday and thats when I'll get it.

Update: Checked the tracking number to my cats and they were delivered. I guess I'll check the front office to my apartment complex in the morning.
 

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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 12:00 AM
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Cats came in. The exhaust shops around here are a bit steep. I've been quoted at $80/side + tax when I could go to Tally and get it done for $50/side. Not sure what I'm going to do....





They're heavy suckers. 5.5lbs a piece.

Fog light is at the UPS customer service center in Tallahassee, I still have to go pick that up

Fog light mounting bracket is in Jacksonville according to the UPS tracking information.

And the tracking number for the rest of the body panels just arrived in my inbox this morning, but no information has been logged on it yet.

No word on my headlights. I'm thinking of doing a projector retrofit but haven't decided yet...
 

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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Raptor05121
Cats came in. The exhaust shops around here are a bit steep. I've been quoted at $80/side + tax. Not sure what I'm going to do....
Sawzall, Duct Tape, and Super glue.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 12:19 AM
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Sawzall, Duct Tape, and Super glue.
haha I have been thinking of getting some stainless steel exhaust clamps but looking at the clearance from the pre-cat to the rear cat, there wouldn't be any room.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Raptor05121
No word on my headlights. I'm thinking of doing a projector retrofit but haven't decided yet...
I think you should do it if you have the funds Alex. I'm really starting to look around for projectors on eBay, and will probably visit a few junkyards here in the coming weeks to see if I can get lucky and score some.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 12:37 PM
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I'm surprised that damage didn't buff out.

How much do you think it's going to be for the paint shop to paint your grille surround and valance?
 
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 01:30 PM
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I think you should do it if you have the funds Alex. I'm really starting to look around for projectors on eBay, and will probably visit a few junkyards here in the coming weeks to see if I can get lucky and score some.
theres a website selling complete retrofit kits starting at $90 going up to $350.

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I'm surprised that damage didn't buff out.

How much do you think it's going to be for the paint shop to paint your grille surround and valance?
well its going to be fender, bumper, grille surround, with the hood, valance, and top pad getting repaired and painted, so A LOT. my guess, $300-$650
 
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 02:01 PM
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$650 is far from being a "LOT" when it comes to body and paint work.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Raptor05121

well its going to be fender, bumper, grille surround, with the hood, valance, and top pad getting repaired and painted, so A LOT. my guess, $300-$650
well, I was just asking about those two pieces because I'll be painting those soon. $600 wouldn't be bad I would think
 
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Raptor05121
theres a website selling complete retrofit kits starting at $90 going up to $350.
Are you talking about theretrofitsource.com?

I was thinking about gather all the pieces myself, and doing the install. But I think over Christmas I will use a paycheck on one of TRS' kits...just maybe.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 2low2slow
well, I was just asking about those two pieces because I'll be painting those soon. $600 wouldn't be bad I would think
It differs from shop to shop but I'd imagine ~$150. I'll be sure to ask for ya.

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$650 is far from being a "LOT" when it comes to body and paint work.
Amen.

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Are you talking about theretrofitsource.com?

I was thinking about gather all the pieces myself, and doing the install. But I think over Christmas I will use a paycheck on one of TRS' kits...just maybe.
Yeah. I'm still tossing it up. I'd like to see a how-to because I'm nervous of how they mount to the headlamps and aiming and whatnot.

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Just received a call, UPS will be delivering all my stuff tomorrow morning.

Body panels- 11/11
fog lamp- comes in today
fog lamp bracket- 11/11
cats- here
headlights- no word yet, still under "processing" in my paypal?
 
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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Raptor05121
It differs from shop to shop but I'd imagine ~$150. I'll be sure to ask for ya.
Cool man, I'd appreciate it.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 12:25 PM
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the quotes i got to paint my surround were around 150-185 if i took it off myself
 
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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by thejake1989
the quotes i got to paint my surround were around 150-185 if i took it off myself
Thanks man.
did that include prep?

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