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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 05:16 PM
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washed my car agian

today was beautiful. so i washed my car. cant wait until i get my front ronals.. in the 3rd pic i dont kno why my fog light looks like that..
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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 05:18 PM
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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 05:19 PM
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stop posting pics of such junk.



i washed my car today to, Mr. Clean is the man.


after a nice wash, i went and annoyed all the rich guys at the Driving range.
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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 05:42 PM
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Looks like someone forgot to install the other rims.

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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 05:49 PM
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nevermind. i'll resize them later.

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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 05:53 PM
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Looks real good. I can't wait to you get the front Firehawk rims on either!
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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 06:01 PM
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very nice..your maro is ****
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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 06:07 PM
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very nice..your maro is ****

did i read that right?
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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 06:11 PM
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did you put a lift kit in that camaro , and where the heck are the front rims.
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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 06:59 PM
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Come on guys, read his post, it says he hasnt recieved the front rims yet.

Looks good nick! And like every response to one of your pics, the TJ looks good too!

Those rims are sick! (on the Z)
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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 09:10 PM
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did i read that right?
hahaha... yes you did Never heard that saying before?

Nice car Nick When do you get the front rims?
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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 11:41 PM
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i will vouch for that being a real saying. Just for you old guys... **** = good. (ok, either way i guess that comes out soundsing wierd....)
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 07:36 AM
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thanks for all the negative and positive comments. heres a diff angle shot. and yes i deleted one pic so it be 3!
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 08:01 AM
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I think that may be the best looking rim for our cars.
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 08:12 AM
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Re: washed my car agian

Originally posted by nick418
today was beautiful. so i washed my car. cant wait until i get my front ronals.. in the 3rd pic i dont kno why my fog light looks like that..
didnt you just wash your car 2 days ago lol


https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...76#post2254376
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 05:57 PM
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Hey man.. I wash my car about 4 times a week If i'm driving it during the summer.

Car looks great man.. That black is ALMOST as nice as mine.
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 08:05 PM
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you wish
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 09:00 PM
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windows need tint, 30% at least. Very sexy car tho, wanna trade?

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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 09:06 PM
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i know geno, thats my next thing on my list, maybe 15 % all the way around thanks
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 10:42 AM
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looks great nick. but becareful with washing it so much, the paint is going to have some major spider webbing when the sun hits it.
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 05:30 PM
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so what should i do then
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 05:51 PM
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Am i the only one who thinks those rims are ugly as hell? they look so....block-ish. Nice car nick but your rims make my eyes sad
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 08:42 PM
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Originally posted by nick418
so what should i do then
as long as you got a good wax job, you should be fine.
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Old Apr 2, 2005 | 08:56 PM
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i hate wax. i choose polish over it
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Old Apr 3, 2005 | 12:17 AM
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Very nice looking car man!
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Old Apr 3, 2005 | 12:31 AM
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I wouldnt even spray that thing i would just take a wet rag to it.
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Old Apr 3, 2005 | 05:34 AM
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Originally posted by nick418
i hate wax. i choose polish over it
Polish is for enhancing the shine, wax is for protection. Most ppl use both.

I use Meguires 3 step system...Cleaner, Polish, then Wax. Works very well too.
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Old Apr 3, 2005 | 05:36 AM
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yep i know. The thing is i dont think she needs wax. She doesnt sit in the sun at all. Always garaged. I wanna touch as less i can... Black is awful
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Old Apr 3, 2005 | 06:13 AM
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understandable, but wax will help more than it will hurt.
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Old Apr 3, 2005 | 08:25 AM
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lot ppl i know that use wax. end up getting swirls. Plus i heard there some bad oils or somthing in wax
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Old Apr 3, 2005 | 08:49 AM
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wax = my best freind


but, my paint is crappy...
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Old Apr 3, 2005 | 12:42 PM
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just droppin by to tell ya your car is still awsome
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