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Old May 10, 2007 | 06:25 PM
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Just got the Formula back from the body shop :)








wheels and tires are next.
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Old May 10, 2007 | 06:29 PM
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looks really nice!!
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Old May 10, 2007 | 06:30 PM
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holly formula! thats awesome!

get some pics with all the doors closed
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Old May 10, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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is that blur in the picture or orange peel?
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Old May 10, 2007 | 07:27 PM
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Re: Just got the Formula back from the body shop :)

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is that blur in the picture or orange peel?
Noticed that too. Very nice formula.
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Old May 10, 2007 | 07:35 PM
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Re: Just got the Formula back from the body shop :)

looks good

he took the picture up close and focused on the mirror so the rest is out of focus. it doesnt look like there is much orange peel in the paint
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Old May 10, 2007 | 07:51 PM
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hmmm...yea i noticed its faded but i guess the fade has a grainy look to it, anyway its nice i like red, my car is red, have fun getting tickets...
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Old May 10, 2007 | 08:19 PM
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love the 2OTL slp exhaust! car's lookin' killer!
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Old May 10, 2007 | 09:19 PM
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when the car gets painted of course orange peel exist. You need to wetsand it to get rid of it. Looks pretty good though.
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Old May 10, 2007 | 09:29 PM
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Re: Just got the Formula back from the body shop :)

well if it isnt Nick himself!

hows the Z28? mine has been sitting, covered as much as yours has i imagine. haha its become so ignored, poor thing! with 86k miles, the milage isnt going down!
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Old May 10, 2007 | 09:30 PM
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Re: Just got the Formula back from the body shop :)

Shiny and nice. Just the way it ought to be. I am going to paint my formula soon also. It lookes killer though. How long was it at the shop for?
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Old May 10, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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Looks great. Now all you need are ZR1 wheels, Ram Air 1 Hood, and some 91/92 Tails and you will be my clone.
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Old May 10, 2007 | 10:41 PM
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Re: Just got the Formula back from the body shop :)

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Looks great. Now all you need are ZR1 wheels, Ram Air 1 Hood, and some 91/92 Tails and you will be my clone.
i'm actually looking at the ZR1 wheels if i can't get a hold of a set of the Ronal Firehawk rims :eek3:
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and the car was gone for about... three and a half weeks. no orange peel to be found anywhere. i've got new door panels sitting in my room, they're going in on monday. i'm very happy with the car. rims, carpet... it'll be pretty much brand new after that.

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Old May 10, 2007 | 11:09 PM
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Re: Just got the Formula back from the body shop :)

wow looks great!

I cant wait to get some body work and paint soon, my body and paint is really rough from years of parking lot hits
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Old May 11, 2007 | 12:07 AM
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that looks amazing looks like brand new I want a formula now dang
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Old May 11, 2007 | 08:39 AM
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Re: Just got the Formula back from the body shop :)

Originally Posted by 7plagues
is that blur in the picture or orange peel?
its the bokeh from the shallow depth of field with the lens i was using. just background blur from the camera settings
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Old May 11, 2007 | 10:38 AM
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get some more pics with all the doors closed
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Old May 11, 2007 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by rwdtech
get some more pics with all the doors closed
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Old May 11, 2007 | 07:05 PM
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I wish my red paint looked like that
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Old May 11, 2007 | 10:38 PM
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Re: Just got the Formula back from the body shop :)

Originally Posted by tnt_viper
I wish my red paint looked like that
Mine is so red (Torch Red) that it hurts the eyes,



WS6Formula305: is yours the factory color?
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Old May 12, 2007 | 05:48 AM
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awesome looking , i think the Firehawk wheels would be a great addition , but the only thing is you can only run 12 inch brakes with it . I don't know of anyone running 13 inch brakes under them .
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Old May 12, 2007 | 08:43 AM
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looks beautiful! but what was the grand total u spent on the job?
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Old May 12, 2007 | 08:49 AM
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Looks awesome!! And it's my favourite colour too!!!
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Old May 12, 2007 | 09:44 AM
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Hey 18inchboyds, you can run 13in C4HD's behind Firehawk's cause thats what I have. Baer's setup wont fit though. Just some idea's for ya.
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Old May 14, 2007 | 04:28 PM
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some more shots with the doors closed

Hawk's had TWO sets of the Firehawk rims left... ordered one today They'll be in on Wednesday.

A few more weeks and the car goes back to the shop for a final polish and glaze, then they'll put the decals on and it'll be ****ing sexy.
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nonsense offset ***** angle included.

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Old May 14, 2007 | 06:33 PM
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looks awesome naked (no Decals).
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Old May 14, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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Damn man that looks sweet. Really they did a great job!
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Old May 14, 2007 | 07:12 PM
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why cant i see the pics!?
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Old May 14, 2007 | 07:30 PM
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i think my server is laming out. otherwise, it's gotta be a problem on your end.
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Old May 14, 2007 | 09:53 PM
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Did you get all new seals or did they take them off or tape them?
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Old May 15, 2007 | 12:05 PM
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Re: Just got the Formula back from the body shop :)

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Did you get all new seals or did they take them off or tape them?
new seals all around. the doors actually close with a solid noise and don't rattle anymore, lol.
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Old May 15, 2007 | 12:34 PM
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Re: Just got the Formula back from the body shop :)

Hey
that car looks familiar !!

It looks clean.
Nothing like a bright red formula !!

If you go with 13 inch rotors you have to go to a 17 inch rim... Its up to you what you deem fit.

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Old Jun 2, 2007 | 03:41 PM
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any more pics of the car?
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Old Jun 2, 2007 | 11:37 PM
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Wow, impressive Formula!
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 07:38 AM
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Re: Just got the Formula back from the body shop :)

Originally Posted by rwdtech
any more pics of the car?
funny you should ask. haven't gotten any daytime pictures yet, but, **** happens





i got one of the last 2 sets that Hawk's had in stock :eek3:
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 08:30 AM
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wow, looks great, is that the factory color?
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 11:10 AM
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excellent choice with the ronal wheels!!! i cant wait to see daytime pics
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 05:46 PM
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Paint those inserts red and those rims will set it off more. Looking good!!
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 08:39 AM
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Looks great man!
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ronals-formy.
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Old Jun 5, 2007 | 08:26 PM
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Looks awesome.......love the color of course.
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 04:03 PM
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alright just washed it and snapped some pics. oh, and one of these is not like the other. one of these, just doesn't quite belong.








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goes back to the body shop on tuesday to get buffed out one last time since the paint is cured. also, getting the decals put on. i'll snap some more after that

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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 06:41 PM
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it will look real good when the decals are on there
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 10:33 PM
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looks great, I really like that last pic of the drivers side.
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looks amazing those wheels are sharp too..now im maybe thinkin bout a set for my 'maro!!
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 09:02 AM
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Re: Just got the Formula back from the body shop :)

Originally Posted by 2tonedmaro89
looks amazing those wheels are sharp too..now im maybe thinkin bout a set for my 'maro!!
Ronal doesn't make them any more and I got one of the last two sets that Hawk's had in stock... so good luck finding them.
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Re: Just got the Formula back from the body shop :)

Originally Posted by WS6Formula305








some more shots with the doors closed

Hawk's had TWO sets of the Firehawk rims left... ordered one today They'll be in on Wednesday.

A few more weeks and the car goes back to the shop for a final polish and glaze, then they'll put the decals on and it'll be ****ing sexy.
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U stole my beach shot....j/k looks great!
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 11:00 AM
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Called Hawks to order some Ronals, they are out!
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 11:49 AM
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Re: Just got the Formula back from the body shop :)

yeah Ronals are the best looking wheels for Formula's IMO

i hope you take some more pics at that beach with the new wheels. thats an awesome location
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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 02:09 PM
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Very nice!!



I want a set of R15s so bad, this pic brings a tear to my eye
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