My 06 STX
06-17-2012, 10:49 PM
#11
Forgot to add that I put extreme dynamat in the doors before installing the panels and I tinted the front windows to 40%.
Next up..carpet lol
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lees150 (06-19-2012)
06-28-2012, 07:17 PM
#14
And more...
Just got some more parts in..
New tailgate emblem. The old one was looking pretty bad. Had UV damage to the top and started to bubble just like the front grill one. Children do not try this at home lol! Taped off the area around it with 3 layers of green 3M and started working it..
Tools needed: Fishing line, guitar string, thin needle nose, hook tool (or bent thin flat head), box of band-aids, and someone to remind you there are kids playing across the street and to watch your mouth.
Or..tape it off and use a thin wide putty knife and about 2 minutes later it pops off lol
Painted the pipes from the highest bend to the weld on the tips. The ugly plain pipes were just not looking right and I got a few tips on how to paint them and there you go. Taped it really good (really good!!) and slowing started building layers using rust-oleum gloss black engine enamel (500 deg). Did 4-5 in most areas and it just adds a new look and makes the tips stand out.
Cowl! Pain in the a** faded, warped, missing end pieces pos lol. Popped them on in about 15 minutes and of course rubbed them down with the ultimate black with UV protectant lol.
PS> The cowl is the only replacement part that I put on that I would only notice. Sort of regret wasting the money but I am on a mission to restore and upgrade it..had to happen
(dirty engine bay..)
Last adventure was the CAI. Was running the gotts mod for a while and was really happy with it. Just wanted to throw a real one in and see what happened. Found one on amazon for 225.00 with free 2 day shipping with prime trial..so hey
Simple install and looks good. Do not like the way the mass air sensor connector is now exposed and isn't 'clean' the way I like it but I will work on that The truth..a little difference. Mainly a touch of extra torque in the lower RPMs. Hoping that when I get the tuner it will do a bit better. But is a tad quieter than the gotts mod..hmmmm
That's all for now, but stay tuned for more. I have a large box here with something I have been wanting to do but it hit 102 today and is suppose to be 107 tomorrow..might have to wait a few more days to install :P
New tailgate emblem. The old one was looking pretty bad. Had UV damage to the top and started to bubble just like the front grill one. Children do not try this at home lol! Taped off the area around it with 3 layers of green 3M and started working it..
Tools needed: Fishing line, guitar string, thin needle nose, hook tool (or bent thin flat head), box of band-aids, and someone to remind you there are kids playing across the street and to watch your mouth.
Or..tape it off and use a thin wide putty knife and about 2 minutes later it pops off lol
Painted the pipes from the highest bend to the weld on the tips. The ugly plain pipes were just not looking right and I got a few tips on how to paint them and there you go. Taped it really good (really good!!) and slowing started building layers using rust-oleum gloss black engine enamel (500 deg). Did 4-5 in most areas and it just adds a new look and makes the tips stand out.
Cowl! Pain in the a** faded, warped, missing end pieces pos lol. Popped them on in about 15 minutes and of course rubbed them down with the ultimate black with UV protectant lol.
PS> The cowl is the only replacement part that I put on that I would only notice. Sort of regret wasting the money but I am on a mission to restore and upgrade it..had to happen
(dirty engine bay..)
Last adventure was the CAI. Was running the gotts mod for a while and was really happy with it. Just wanted to throw a real one in and see what happened. Found one on amazon for 225.00 with free 2 day shipping with prime trial..so hey
Simple install and looks good. Do not like the way the mass air sensor connector is now exposed and isn't 'clean' the way I like it but I will work on that
The truth..a little difference. Mainly a touch of extra torque in the lower RPMs. Hoping that when I get the tuner it will do a bit better. But is a tad quieter than the gotts mod..hmmmmThat's all for now, but stay tuned for more. I have a large box here with something I have been wanting to do but it hit 102 today and is suppose to be 107 tomorrow..might have to wait a few more days to install :P