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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 05:59 PM
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Talking Nearly Complete C230 Coupe | Gucci

What up fella's.
The long anticipated car is almost complete.
What i have done to it so far is...

-Gucci Upholstery
-Xenon 6000k Low Beams, High Beams, FogLights.
-Wide Rear View Mirror (Not Much But What The Heck)
-All Interior Lights (5000k CANbus)
-Limo Tints All Arround
-Blue Neons Under Dash
-Buffed Out Lights
-iPhone Holder




All I Have To Do Before I'm Done Is...
-Rims
-Vinyl The Trunk
-Make All Blinkers And Exterior Lights COMPLETELY Blue
-MAYBE A Nice New Blue Head Unit With AUX (Still Deciding)
-New Floor Mats
-*STILL Trying To Find Window Visors!!!
-I Want To Make My DashBoard Lights All.
-Smoke My Back Lights


Here Are Some Pictures










I'll Try n Post More Later On.
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 07:24 PM
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Ummm... I guess it's better that I won't say anything.

But as long as you like it, that's all that matters.
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by TexFinn
Ummm... I guess it's better that I won't say anything.

But as long as you like it, that's all that matters.
I'll second that +1 note.

oh.. one more thing. Have you ever thought that one day you would sell the car??
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 09:18 PM
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^^Not to put either one of you down but it's his vehicle, and regardless if he is ever going to sell it or not I'm sure someone is looking at it and likes it, maybe neither of you like it but taste is not black and white to the extent where the vehicle will not be admired by anyone else.

On that note
It looks good Dust2Dust Keep up those mods and we shall await the finished product
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by havoc_vulture
maybe neither of you like it but taste is not black and white to the extent where the vehicle will not be admired by anyone else.
Hence.

Originally Posted by TexFinn
But as long as you like it, that's all that matters.
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by TexFinn
Ummm... I guess it's better that I won't say anything.

But as long as you like it, that's all that matters.
Reason behind my comment
Not to pick on you, but if this is the case then this (in bold) was not neccesary.
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by havoc_vulture
^^Not to put either one of you down but it's his vehicle, and regardless if he is ever going to sell it or not I'm sure someone is looking at it and likes it, maybe neither of you like it but taste is not black and white to the extent where the vehicle will not be admired by anyone else.

On that note
It looks good Dust2Dust Keep up those mods and we shall await the finished product
Yes, I do agree its his car.

Just want to also let them know about selling in the future. Just that you might not have the audience who would get you the price you would sell as if it was the way it looked when it was driven out of the dealership.

We do have our opinions. Also, please note we didn't say anything, so what's the fuss about?
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 07:08 AM
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lol mikey are you causing trouble.

I wouldnt do all your exterior/blinkers blue unless you have a hook up on your state inspection plus you can get a really expensive ticket if police see you since certain light colors are designated for government vehicles.

Only window visors are the cheapo ebay ones or the weathertech visors for our cars.
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 07:18 AM
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it looks like they installed it pretty well... any shots during the day? of the back seats?

also... how much did it run you?

if you had extra fabric left over... you should line the trunk.
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 08:53 PM
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I agree, the shop did a great job! I'm sure you're happy with it.

Did your original mirror have the self dimming feature or the garage door opener?

Last edited by ncmudbug; Sep 14, 2011 at 08:55 PM. Reason: Didn't see the list with the mirror on it.
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 09:26 PM
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Hmmmmmm. . . ok
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 11:49 PM
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The gucci Upholstery looks great dude! And do think about getting the armrest done too. You must love the color blue or something.
I Can't wait till see your car evolve so keep us posted!
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 12:20 AM
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wow unique! I never knew you could just buy name brand upholstery lol. Pimp !

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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 01:16 AM
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I drive a Toyota Hybrid...
oh gawwwdd i love it!! i wanna have sex in that sexy car
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 03:29 AM
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that must have taken alot of work with the upholstery! looks pro man!
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 12:43 PM
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 09:57 PM
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thank you everyone, and it pains me to say this, but i ****ing crashed it -__-

Some more things that i did before i crashed it though.

All blinkers are now blue'ish (to match the xenons)

and another layer of limo tints....

anyway, now im going to have to start fixing it sloweely...but i need a passenger side fender. any help? if i can match it to the color of the car ill pay more! but if its primered then ill just paint it myself...

also i want to add a hood vent, but not a ****ty fake ones, i actually want to cut into the hood and then weld it on...like the REAL deal.....im going to get some side skirts and an AMG bumper if i can find one...my rim shattered, so im getting new rims...and a nice spoiler...

any help with parts will be great! as far as labor, me and my pops will take care of tht...he made me work with him at his bodyshop sinse i was 11...i can figure some stuff out -____-
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 10:05 PM
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@ncmudbug No garage buttons, but it DID have a dimmer, i didnt see the use of it sooo......lol


@sandvich_girl @giannidy @smanzor88 @kirax2 @CoupeCrazy03 @havoc_vulture THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH <3

@Wait4me Thanks and yea, i'll talk to them.

@Midnight Koop I will take them and post them soon, thank you, and all in all the car ran me $11,100 (including the car itself)

@phister Thanks for your concern. I work at a hospitol graveyard shift, and cops come there alot, so when i ask them nicely they write off my fix-it tickets like plates, tints, etc XD

As far as the car5, i live in LA, people LOVE my car, Always the center of attention...no matter what...

The car will sell for MORE. because its unique and it will catch someones eye, and they'll pay even more for it, but i dont plan on selling it.....

P.S. @TexFinn & @04mbc230 how bout a big fat **** you If you have nothing nice to say, then dont say that you have nothing nice to say, just dont post at all
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Old Sep 26, 2011 | 10:08 PM
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Man! Really sorry about your crash!
Hopefully the damage wasn't too bad and you'll get it straightened out soon.
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 08:18 AM
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Mostly frame damage. And I need a new left fender, that's about it...
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 08:38 AM
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Frame damage! Sorry to hear that, but it's pretty amazing what can be done with a frame rack. I remember when frame damage was a total.
Presumably, your dad has a frame rack and you'll get her back straight.

Good luck!
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Dust2Dust
also i want to add a hood vent, but not a ****ty fake ones, i actually want to cut into the hood and then weld it on...like the REAL deal.....
I'm not really understanding this. Any hood vent will not be functional anyway, so no real reason to cut into the hood, so if you're going to do it, why not save yourself the headache and do a fake one? Just a thought.

Good luck with the repairs. If it makes you feel better at all, our early model coupes have horrible rust protection, so you would have probably had to replace those front fenders relatively soon - I had both of mine replaced this past spring, as rust was popping up everywhere.
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Dust2Dust
thank you everyone, and it pains me to say this, but i ****ing crashed it -__-
fak dude... very sorry to hear... best of luck with the repairs. any pics of the damage?
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 03:38 PM
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Gucci Interior looks professionally done. Min would love your car. He has Gucci headliner. Looks pretty dope. Good luck fixing it.
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by tommy
I'm not really understanding this. Any hood vent will not be functional anyway, so no real reason to cut into the hood, so if you're going to do it, why not save yourself the headache and do a fake one? Just a thought.

Good luck with the repairs. If it makes you feel better at all, our early model coupes have horrible rust protection, so you would have probably had to replace those front fenders relatively soon - I had both of mine replaced this past spring, as rust was popping up everywhere.
i know, but i want to do it mostly for the looks, and sinse it DOES do SOME function it will also be very stylish 8) haha
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