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Ricoswave · October 27th, 2009, 08:27 AM

Long story short my pops was moving my car for me ( being a nice guy), and he thought he was in first gear. He was actually in Reverse ( must have pulled the ring like a dope, and backed into my bros car.

I now have about a nickel sized chunk of paint messed up, through the clear down to the primer. I went to get quotes for the fix, and with getting some color blown in and clearing the whole bumper, the dealer wanted $650. I took it to a smaller shop in town and they quoted me $300 ish with me bringing them the bumper.

Needless to say I'm angry. I don't have the money for this now and its going to bother the crap out of me. Can't be mad at my dad because it was an accident. And he feels horrible. Ahhhhhh. I don't even want to post pics because it makes me angry.

psy-q · October 27th, 2009, 10:05 AM

have you tried hitting him?

Zodiac · October 27th, 2009, 11:20 AM

Get in his car and back into his garage

da1nonly · October 27th, 2009, 11:55 AM

he did the damage he should pay..........its only fair. im sure if it was the other way around and you messing up his car, he would have you get it fixed

Ricoswave · October 27th, 2009, 12:06 PM

We'll see. Its only paint. And it gives me an excuse to take the front bumper off while I'm at it and have some custom paint done ralliart style

Chaos · October 27th, 2009, 01:24 PM

Dude $350 for a repaint of a spot! That's a raping when I got rearended the guy hit me paid $600 for a new bumper,painted primed and installed. I'd shop around aittle more

Ricoswave · October 27th, 2009, 01:47 PM

the $650 was a dealer quote with them taking off the bumper. I'll keep looking around.

eclipse628 · October 27th, 2009, 05:14 PM

i do autobody work and paint for a living.. that dealer price is a pure rip off.. i would charge you between $200 and $300 to paint the bumper.. maybe a little less to blend the spot if it could be done.

360jeepboy · October 27th, 2009, 05:44 PM

U should get a quote and take it to the insurance company. Make them pay, after all that is why u pay insurance... Right. Then use that Monet to get the 09 bumper and get it painted. Shouldn't be moe then about 400 for the bumper and paint job.

Ricoswave · October 27th, 2009, 06:27 PM

Just got off the phone with Geico. My deductable is $500. Which means I'm getting it in the ass good on this one. Fuck. Fuck fuck fuck fuck.

DarkSidEclipse · October 27th, 2009, 06:30 PM

yeah paying 500 for them to cover a 300 job isn't the greatest deal in the world

360jeepboy · October 27th, 2009, 10:39 PM

agreed!

PopsGT · October 28th, 2009, 12:38 AM

I'm gonna throw this out there only because I know that rolling around with any kind of damage, no mater how little, would bug the shit out of me just as it is you. For less than $100 bucks you could fix it yourself. Find the your color code and determine the color you want to use for the ralliart color, then go to a place like Automotive Touchup and pick up a can of car color, a can of ralliart color, a couple of cans of clear, some wet sandpaper, some masking tape and some prep solvent at $20, $20, $16, $5, $3 and $3, respectively. That's $67 plus what ever shipping is.

Now find yourself a controlled environment where the temperature is optimal for painting and where wind, dust and floating debris won't be a factor. Next arm yourself with some patience and make lemonade out of the lemons you were just handed. With a little money and time you'll be knocking out those 5.5/0-60 times out ralliart style.

Ricoswave · October 28th, 2009, 11:46 AM

I wish I had the guts to try it myself, but I'm just too much of a perfectionist. I may try the front bumper myself, but that is probably the extent of it. I have a compressor and spray gun, just have zero experience with auto paint. I'm worried that it will look obvious, and even more worried about its durability over time.

Ricoswave · October 28th, 2009, 11:47 AM

PS the pops agreed to pay for the paint work.

sullysdetailing · October 28th, 2009, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricoswave

Long story short my pops was moving my car for me ( being a nice guy), and he thought he was in first gear. He was actually in Reverse ( must have pulled the ring like a dope, and backed into my bros car.

I now have about a nickel sized chunk of paint messed up, through the clear down to the primer. I went to get quotes for the fix, and with getting some color blown in and clearing the whole bumper, the dealer wanted $650. I took it to a smaller shop in town and they quoted me $300 ish with me bringing them the bumper.

Needless to say I'm angry. I don't have the money for this now and its going to bother the crap out of me. Can't be mad at my dad because it was an accident. And he feels horrible. Ahhhhhh. I don't even want to post pics because it makes me angry.

Make him pay for it. He did it, why would you pay for it

sullysdetailing · October 28th, 2009, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chaos

Dude $350 for a repaint of a spot! That's a raping when I got rearended the guy hit me paid $600 for a new bumper,painted primed and installed. I'd shop around aittle more

You cant just paint that area there no hard edge to stop on if you dont paint the whole hting you'll always see the painted spot

PopsGT · October 28th, 2009, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricoswave

I wish I had the guts to try it myself, but I'm just too much of a perfectionist. I may try the front bumper myself, but that is probably the extent of it. I have a compressor and spray gun, just have zero experience with auto paint. I'm worried that it will look obvious, and even more worried about its durability over time.

Valid concerns. Unless you know of a shop that hands down provides quality service and workmanship taking your ride to a shop is always a gamble. That said, is this something that a mobile repair service could fix? A service similar to Collision on Wheels.

I've used services like this on several occasions and surprisingly enough I was quite pleased of how well things came out. Not perfect mind you, but good enough that you had to go looking real hard to find where the damage was. I was able to get things repaired for about $150 - $300 depending on the amount of damage and how many colors of paint were involved. Each repair consisted of fixing and painting scratches on the front bumper of one my cars.

Granted it's a gamble, but you don't have to leave your car at a shop because they come to you. And it should keep costs down. Just something to consider.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricoswave

PS the pops agreed to pay for the paint work.

I'm not surprised at all. As bad as this damage is bugging you, it's bugging your pops just as bad, if not more.

Ricoswave · November 4th, 2009, 01:47 PM

So that back bumper, not so fun to take off. All the plastic has to come out of the trunk, and the sub, and the tails. Grrrr. I hope the front bumper is this much fun!!

DarkSidEclipse · November 4th, 2009, 01:53 PM

Front bumper is a bitch rico. There are 2 bolts up under the headlight in the wheel well they are a lot of fun. Espically if you have big hands, and watch for the plastic rivets plan for a lot of them to break

da1nonly · November 4th, 2009, 01:55 PM

the front is a pain in the ass with where the location of the bolts up where it connects to the fender.

PopsGT · November 4th, 2009, 01:56 PM

Are you going to do the work yourself or our you taking the bumper to a shop? Also, it sounds like you're getting them both painted. Are you going for the ralliart style?

Definitely want pics when this is all said and done.

DarkSidEclipse · November 4th, 2009, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by da1nonly

the front is a pain in the ass with where the location of the bolts up where it connects to the fender.

Yeah those are the two I was referring to under the headlight wow was that a pita

360jeepboy · November 4th, 2009, 05:03 PM

Why do you have to take out your sub? When I changed my rear bumper my sub didn't have to be moved.

Ricoswave · November 4th, 2009, 07:13 PM

Idk about you, but I couldnt get the left rear trim piece out without pulling the sub. Maybe I was just pulling shit apart so fast that I got outa hand lol. Regardless, fucker is out now!!

Front bumper is getting a chip fixed and ralliart paint job in gloss black.
Rear is getting fixed and ralliart paint as well ( lower part).
Car will look badass.

I'm taking full advantage of my profession on this one. I know a few guys that work at the auto body repair school up the road, and his students will do the work for me for the price of paint. Show quality results for a fraction of the cost. I love it. Pics to follow, but she'll be on jackstands. Up for the winter.

Ricoswave · November 4th, 2009, 07:14 PM

And I have metric ratcheting wrenches, hopefully that will help me.

Infliction · November 4th, 2009, 09:22 PM

how long til the work is done?

Ricoswave · November 4th, 2009, 10:02 PM

Its getting dropped off Monday. Could be a week depending on what they have going on. I'll keep you guys updated.

360jeepboy · November 5th, 2009, 09:23 AM

I hope those kids don't fuck up your car!!

Ricoswave · November 5th, 2009, 01:08 PM

From my tour of their facilities and the work that I was shown, its show quality stuff. I don't have much to loose here.

Ricoswave · November 8th, 2009, 01:08 PM

Update:
Front and rear bumpers are off. Popped out the reflectors from the back, had to take the mitsu emblem off the front without breakin it which turned into a bitch, fogs and bezels had to come out, and the grills. Overall easy to do, just tedious.

I think I'm going to have them fill the holes in the front bumper, so I can do a custom bracket or something.

Ricoswave · November 9th, 2009, 01:14 PM

Paint shop has the goods! They agreed to fill the front bumper holes, do the gloss black ralliart style front end, and do the gloss black accent on the rear bumper. Will look sick with the fog bezels done gloss black, the fuel door gloss black, black projectors, and my gloss black rims. Should be getting the stuff back the week of thanksgiving. Pics to follow!

PS Kennan yeah I realized long after I pulled the plastic that I could have easily got the bolt for the tails off through the access panel! But really who needs an access panel when you can pull off unnecessary parts!!!

360jeepboy · November 10th, 2009, 10:14 AM

Lol yea I can see it now.

Bills mom: "hey Bill, what are you doing?"

Bill: "Just got to change my spark plugs mom"

Bills mom: "But honey, Why is the Transmission out of the car?... and.. and the hoods off, and..... are those the seats over there in the corner!?!"

360jeepboy · November 10th, 2009, 10:15 AM

I think I like flat black better then gloss black.

Ricoswave · November 10th, 2009, 10:17 AM

Hahah dude the funny thing is that half the time thats exactly how it is!!
Sometimes I think I like taking things apart for the sake of knowing how to put them back together!! I have some sick projects that you guys are going to love. Stay posted

360jeepboy · November 10th, 2009, 10:19 AM

Sweet I can't wait!

Chaos · November 10th, 2009, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 360jeepboy

Lol yea I can see it now.

Bills mom: "hey Bill, what are you doing?"

Bill: "Just got to change my spark plugs mom"

Bills mom: "But honey, Why is the Transmission out of the car?... and.. and the hoods off, and..... are those the seats over there in the corner!?!"

That's true, usually how it goes!

PopsGT · November 10th, 2009, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 360jeepboy

I think I like flat black better then gloss black.

Or there's a satin black with a slight pearl effect. That's what comes stock on the '09s.

Infliction · November 10th, 2009, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PopsGT

Or there's a satin black with a slight pearl effect. That's what comes stock on the '09s.

.. orrrrr .. a semi-transparent stain? .. maybe not. im bored
but yeah, if im being completely cereal. i agree with his choice to go gloss black. and you would too if youve seen his car in person. yes you!

Ricoswave · November 10th, 2009, 07:32 PM

I'm just a shiny kinda guy.

October 27th, 2009, 08:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ricoswave Lathe Master Join Date: Nov 2007 Vehicle: 05 Lancer Evolution Posts: 3,839 Rep Power: 11	Paint Damage Long story short my pops was moving my car for me ( being a nice guy), and he thought he was in first gear. He was actually in Reverse ( must have pulled the ring like a dope, and backed into my bros car. I now have about a nickel sized chunk of paint messed up, through the clear down to the primer. I went to get quotes for the fix, and with getting some color blown in and clearing the whole bumper, the dealer wanted $650. I took it to a smaller shop in town and they quoted me $300 ish with me bringing them the bumper. Needless to say I'm angry. I don't have the money for this now and its going to bother the crap out of me. Can't be mad at my dad because it was an accident. And he feels horrible. Ahhhhhh. I don't even want to post pics because it makes me angry. __________________ Mods: Progress Lowering Springs, Fujita CAI, Full 2.5" Stainless Exhaust, Aero Turbine 2540I Muffler, Ripp Long Tube Headers (SES Free), Dynomax High Flow Cat, Thrush Stainless Resonator, Ripp Poly Motor Mounts, Glowshift Gauge Pod and Gauges, GTech SS, Custom Glass Radiator Hose, TWM GS Short Shifter w/ custom reverse lockout, TB Bypass, Red Neon Decklid

October 27th, 2009, 10:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
psy-q The dick of JUSTICE Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Vehicle: 2005 Galant ES Posts: 3,088 Rep Power: 13	have you tried hitting him? __________________ Quality provider of condescension, superciliousness and ostentation since 1981 The Club4G "Unofficial" Rules. We demand obedience.

October 27th, 2009, 11:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
da1nonly Da1NoNlY Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NeW jErZ Vehicle: 2007 Eclipse GT Posts: 481 Rep Power: 6	he did the damage he should pay..........its only fair. im sure if it was the other way around and you messing up his car, he would have you get it fixed __________________ *2007 Eclipse GT* 2-Tone HOK Metalic Flake Paint-AIT Blackout V.1 Front Bumper-IT Carbon Side Skirts & Rear Lip-Evo 3 Front Canards-OEM Carbon Hood-Custom Halos W/Strobes-AEM CAI-Magnaflow Catback-Brat Box-Megan Springs-Tanabe Underbrace-Cusco Strut Bar-Progress Rear Sway Bar-Ripp Motor Mount-Custom Trunk Eclosure-Engine Dress-up Kit

October 27th, 2009, 12:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ricoswave Lathe Master Join Date: Nov 2007 Vehicle: 05 Lancer Evolution Posts: 3,839 Rep Power: 11	We'll see. Its only paint. And it gives me an excuse to take the front bumper off while I'm at it and have some custom paint done ralliart style __________________ Mods: Progress Lowering Springs, Fujita CAI, Full 2.5" Stainless Exhaust, Aero Turbine 2540I Muffler, Ripp Long Tube Headers (SES Free), Dynomax High Flow Cat, Thrush Stainless Resonator, Ripp Poly Motor Mounts, Glowshift Gauge Pod and Gauges, GTech SS, Custom Glass Radiator Hose, TWM GS Short Shifter w/ custom reverse lockout, TB Bypass, Red Neon Decklid

October 27th, 2009, 01:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ricoswave Lathe Master Join Date: Nov 2007 Vehicle: 05 Lancer Evolution Posts: 3,839 Rep Power: 11	the $650 was a dealer quote with them taking off the bumper. I'll keep looking around. __________________ Mods: Progress Lowering Springs, Fujita CAI, Full 2.5" Stainless Exhaust, Aero Turbine 2540I Muffler, Ripp Long Tube Headers (SES Free), Dynomax High Flow Cat, Thrush Stainless Resonator, Ripp Poly Motor Mounts, Glowshift Gauge Pod and Gauges, GTech SS, Custom Glass Radiator Hose, TWM GS Short Shifter w/ custom reverse lockout, TB Bypass, Red Neon Decklid

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October 27th, 2009, 11:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
Zodiac Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Vehicle: 2008 Eclipse GT SE Posts: 558 Rep Power: 6	Get in his car and back into his garage

October 27th, 2009, 01:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
Chaos "Uncle" Clayton Tournaments Won: 1 Name: Clayton Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ft.Myers Fl Vehicle: 2007 GT Posts: 6,504 Rep Power: 12	Dude $350 for a repaint of a spot! That's a raping when I got rearended the guy hit me paid $600 for a new bumper,painted primed and installed. I'd shop around aittle more

October 27th, 2009, 05:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
eclipse628 Autobody and Paint dood Name: Rob Join Date: Aug 2009 Vehicle: 2010 chevy camaro Posts: 1,729 Rep Power: 5	i do autobody work and paint for a living.. that dealer price is a pure rip off.. i would charge you between $200 and $300 to paint the bumper.. maybe a little less to blend the spot if it could be done.

October 27th, 2009, 05:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
360jeepboy Eclipse MR Tournaments Won: 12 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dalton GA Vehicle: Corvette C6.R, SRT4 ACR Posts: 9,071 Rep Power: 30	U should get a quote and take it to the insurance company. Make them pay, after all that is why u pay insurance... Right. Then use that Monet to get the 09 bumper and get it painted. Shouldn't be moe then about 400 for the bumper and paint job. __________________ LS2: Longtube headers + cat less x-pipe + Ram air intake + ported intake manifold and Throttle body = 395whp and 380ftlb tq. Next up: Comp cam, Yella Terra rocker arms... Hello 450whp!!!!

October 27th, 2009, 06:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ricoswave Lathe Master Join Date: Nov 2007 Vehicle: 05 Lancer Evolution Posts: 3,839 Rep Power: 11	Just got off the phone with Geico. My deductable is $500. Which means I'm getting it in the ass good on this one. Fuck. Fuck fuck fuck fuck. __________________ Mods: Progress Lowering Springs, Fujita CAI, Full 2.5" Stainless Exhaust, Aero Turbine 2540I Muffler, Ripp Long Tube Headers (SES Free), Dynomax High Flow Cat, Thrush Stainless Resonator, Ripp Poly Motor Mounts, Glowshift Gauge Pod and Gauges, GTech SS, Custom Glass Radiator Hose, TWM GS Short Shifter w/ custom reverse lockout, TB Bypass, Red Neon Decklid

October 27th, 2009, 06:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
DarkSidEclipse Did u see GT on the back? Join Date: May 2008 Location: Somewhere in between KY and TN Vehicle: 2006 Eclipse GS W26 Posts: 8,562 Rep Power: 68	yeah paying 500 for them to cover a 300 job isn't the greatest deal in the world __________________ "No, no, no, light speed is too slow. We're gonna have to go right to MIVEC speed."

October 27th, 2009, 10:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
360jeepboy Eclipse MR Tournaments Won: 12 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dalton GA Vehicle: Corvette C6.R, SRT4 ACR Posts: 9,071 Rep Power: 30	agreed! __________________ LS2: Longtube headers + cat less x-pipe + Ram air intake + ported intake manifold and Throttle body = 395whp and 380ftlb tq. Next up: Comp cam, Yella Terra rocker arms... Hello 450whp!!!!

October 28th, 2009, 12:38 AM	#13 (permalink)
PopsGT Step Up or Step Aside Name: Patrick Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: An Indy Burb Vehicle: '09 Rave Red GT Posts: 1,279 Rep Power: 6	I'm gonna throw this out there only because I know that rolling around with any kind of damage, no mater how little, would bug the shit out of me just as it is you. For less than $100 bucks you could fix it yourself. Find the your color code and determine the color you want to use for the ralliart color, then go to a place like Automotive Touchup and pick up a can of car color, a can of ralliart color, a couple of cans of clear, some wet sandpaper, some masking tape and some prep solvent at $20, $20, $16, $5, $3 and $3, respectively. That's $67 plus what ever shipping is. Now find yourself a controlled environment where the temperature is optimal for painting and where wind, dust and floating debris won't be a factor. Next arm yourself with some patience and make lemonade out of the lemons you were just handed. With a little money and time you'll be knocking out those 5.5/0-60 times out ralliart style. Last edited by PopsGT; October 28th, 2009 at 12:41 AM.

October 28th, 2009, 11:46 AM	#14 (permalink)
Ricoswave Lathe Master Join Date: Nov 2007 Vehicle: 05 Lancer Evolution Posts: 3,839 Rep Power: 11	I wish I had the guts to try it myself, but I'm just too much of a perfectionist. I may try the front bumper myself, but that is probably the extent of it. I have a compressor and spray gun, just have zero experience with auto paint. I'm worried that it will look obvious, and even more worried about its durability over time. __________________ Mods: Progress Lowering Springs, Fujita CAI, Full 2.5" Stainless Exhaust, Aero Turbine 2540I Muffler, Ripp Long Tube Headers (SES Free), Dynomax High Flow Cat, Thrush Stainless Resonator, Ripp Poly Motor Mounts, Glowshift Gauge Pod and Gauges, GTech SS, Custom Glass Radiator Hose, TWM GS Short Shifter w/ custom reverse lockout, TB Bypass, Red Neon Decklid

October 28th, 2009, 11:47 AM	#15 (permalink)
Ricoswave Lathe Master Join Date: Nov 2007 Vehicle: 05 Lancer Evolution Posts: 3,839 Rep Power: 11	PS the pops agreed to pay for the paint work. __________________ Mods: Progress Lowering Springs, Fujita CAI, Full 2.5" Stainless Exhaust, Aero Turbine 2540I Muffler, Ripp Long Tube Headers (SES Free), Dynomax High Flow Cat, Thrush Stainless Resonator, Ripp Poly Motor Mounts, Glowshift Gauge Pod and Gauges, GTech SS, Custom Glass Radiator Hose, TWM GS Short Shifter w/ custom reverse lockout, TB Bypass, Red Neon Decklid

November 4th, 2009, 01:47 PM	#19 (permalink)
Ricoswave Lathe Master Join Date: Nov 2007 Vehicle: 05 Lancer Evolution Posts: 3,839 Rep Power: 11	So that back bumper, not so fun to take off. All the plastic has to come out of the trunk, and the sub, and the tails. Grrrr. I hope the front bumper is this much fun!! __________________ Mods: Progress Lowering Springs, Fujita CAI, Full 2.5" Stainless Exhaust, Aero Turbine 2540I Muffler, Ripp Long Tube Headers (SES Free), Dynomax High Flow Cat, Thrush Stainless Resonator, Ripp Poly Motor Mounts, Glowshift Gauge Pod and Gauges, GTech SS, Custom Glass Radiator Hose, TWM GS Short Shifter w/ custom reverse lockout, TB Bypass, Red Neon Decklid

November 4th, 2009, 01:53 PM	#20 (permalink)
DarkSidEclipse Did u see GT on the back? Join Date: May 2008 Location: Somewhere in between KY and TN Vehicle: 2006 Eclipse GS W26 Posts: 8,562 Rep Power: 68	Front bumper is a bitch rico. There are 2 bolts up under the headlight in the wheel well they are a lot of fun. Espically if you have big hands, and watch for the plastic rivets plan for a lot of them to break __________________ "No, no, no, light speed is too slow. We're gonna have to go right to MIVEC speed."

November 4th, 2009, 01:55 PM	#21 (permalink)
da1nonly Da1NoNlY Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NeW jErZ Vehicle: 2007 Eclipse GT Posts: 481 Rep Power: 6	the front is a pain in the ass with where the location of the bolts up where it connects to the fender. __________________ *2007 Eclipse GT* 2-Tone HOK Metalic Flake Paint-AIT Blackout V.1 Front Bumper-IT Carbon Side Skirts & Rear Lip-Evo 3 Front Canards-OEM Carbon Hood-Custom Halos W/Strobes-AEM CAI-Magnaflow Catback-Brat Box-Megan Springs-Tanabe Underbrace-Cusco Strut Bar-Progress Rear Sway Bar-Ripp Motor Mount-Custom Trunk Eclosure-Engine Dress-up Kit

November 4th, 2009, 01:56 PM	#22 (permalink)
PopsGT Step Up or Step Aside Name: Patrick Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: An Indy Burb Vehicle: '09 Rave Red GT Posts: 1,279 Rep Power: 6	Are you going to do the work yourself or our you taking the bumper to a shop? Also, it sounds like you're getting them both painted. Are you going for the ralliart style? Definitely want pics when this is all said and done.

November 4th, 2009, 05:03 PM	#24 (permalink)
360jeepboy Eclipse MR Tournaments Won: 12 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dalton GA Vehicle: Corvette C6.R, SRT4 ACR Posts: 9,071 Rep Power: 30	Why do you have to take out your sub? When I changed my rear bumper my sub didn't have to be moved. __________________ LS2: Longtube headers + cat less x-pipe + Ram air intake + ported intake manifold and Throttle body = 395whp and 380ftlb tq. Next up: Comp cam, Yella Terra rocker arms... Hello 450whp!!!!

November 4th, 2009, 07:13 PM	#25 (permalink)
Ricoswave Lathe Master Join Date: Nov 2007 Vehicle: 05 Lancer Evolution Posts: 3,839 Rep Power: 11	Idk about you, but I couldnt get the left rear trim piece out without pulling the sub. Maybe I was just pulling shit apart so fast that I got outa hand lol. Regardless, fucker is out now!! Front bumper is getting a chip fixed and ralliart paint job in gloss black. Rear is getting fixed and ralliart paint as well ( lower part). Car will look badass. I'm taking full advantage of my profession on this one. I know a few guys that work at the auto body repair school up the road, and his students will do the work for me for the price of paint. Show quality results for a fraction of the cost. I love it. Pics to follow, but she'll be on jackstands. Up for the winter. __________________ Mods: Progress Lowering Springs, Fujita CAI, Full 2.5" Stainless Exhaust, Aero Turbine 2540I Muffler, Ripp Long Tube Headers (SES Free), Dynomax High Flow Cat, Thrush Stainless Resonator, Ripp Poly Motor Mounts, Glowshift Gauge Pod and Gauges, GTech SS, Custom Glass Radiator Hose, TWM GS Short Shifter w/ custom reverse lockout, TB Bypass, Red Neon Decklid

November 4th, 2009, 07:14 PM	#26 (permalink)
Ricoswave Lathe Master Join Date: Nov 2007 Vehicle: 05 Lancer Evolution Posts: 3,839 Rep Power: 11	And I have metric ratcheting wrenches, hopefully that will help me. __________________ Mods: Progress Lowering Springs, Fujita CAI, Full 2.5" Stainless Exhaust, Aero Turbine 2540I Muffler, Ripp Long Tube Headers (SES Free), Dynomax High Flow Cat, Thrush Stainless Resonator, Ripp Poly Motor Mounts, Glowshift Gauge Pod and Gauges, GTech SS, Custom Glass Radiator Hose, TWM GS Short Shifter w/ custom reverse lockout, TB Bypass, Red Neon Decklid

November 4th, 2009, 09:22 PM	#27 (permalink)
Infliction Senior Member Name: Aaron Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Vehicle: 2009/Galant/Ralliart Posts: 3,233 Rep Power: 8	how long til the work is done? __________________ AAAAAAAAAH! IM MARRIED NOW!!!

November 4th, 2009, 10:02 PM	#28 (permalink)
Ricoswave Lathe Master Join Date: Nov 2007 Vehicle: 05 Lancer Evolution Posts: 3,839 Rep Power: 11	Its getting dropped off Monday. Could be a week depending on what they have going on. I'll keep you guys updated. __________________ Mods: Progress Lowering Springs, Fujita CAI, Full 2.5" Stainless Exhaust, Aero Turbine 2540I Muffler, Ripp Long Tube Headers (SES Free), Dynomax High Flow Cat, Thrush Stainless Resonator, Ripp Poly Motor Mounts, Glowshift Gauge Pod and Gauges, GTech SS, Custom Glass Radiator Hose, TWM GS Short Shifter w/ custom reverse lockout, TB Bypass, Red Neon Decklid

November 5th, 2009, 09:23 AM	#29 (permalink)
360jeepboy Eclipse MR Tournaments Won: 12 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dalton GA Vehicle: Corvette C6.R, SRT4 ACR Posts: 9,071 Rep Power: 30	I hope those kids don't fuck up your car!! __________________ LS2: Longtube headers + cat less x-pipe + Ram air intake + ported intake manifold and Throttle body = 395whp and 380ftlb tq. Next up: Comp cam, Yella Terra rocker arms... Hello 450whp!!!!

November 5th, 2009, 01:08 PM	#30 (permalink)
Ricoswave Lathe Master Join Date: Nov 2007 Vehicle: 05 Lancer Evolution Posts: 3,839 Rep Power: 11	From my tour of their facilities and the work that I was shown, its show quality stuff. I don't have much to loose here. __________________ Mods: Progress Lowering Springs, Fujita CAI, Full 2.5" Stainless Exhaust, Aero Turbine 2540I Muffler, Ripp Long Tube Headers (SES Free), Dynomax High Flow Cat, Thrush Stainless Resonator, Ripp Poly Motor Mounts, Glowshift Gauge Pod and Gauges, GTech SS, Custom Glass Radiator Hose, TWM GS Short Shifter w/ custom reverse lockout, TB Bypass, Red Neon Decklid

November 8th, 2009, 01:08 PM	#31 (permalink)
Ricoswave Lathe Master Join Date: Nov 2007 Vehicle: 05 Lancer Evolution Posts: 3,839 Rep Power: 11	Update: Front and rear bumpers are off. Popped out the reflectors from the back, had to take the mitsu emblem off the front without breakin it which turned into a bitch, fogs and bezels had to come out, and the grills. Overall easy to do, just tedious. I think I'm going to have them fill the holes in the front bumper, so I can do a custom bracket or something. __________________ Mods: Progress Lowering Springs, Fujita CAI, Full 2.5" Stainless Exhaust, Aero Turbine 2540I Muffler, Ripp Long Tube Headers (SES Free), Dynomax High Flow Cat, Thrush Stainless Resonator, Ripp Poly Motor Mounts, Glowshift Gauge Pod and Gauges, GTech SS, Custom Glass Radiator Hose, TWM GS Short Shifter w/ custom reverse lockout, TB Bypass, Red Neon Decklid

November 9th, 2009, 01:14 PM	#32 (permalink)
Ricoswave Lathe Master Join Date: Nov 2007 Vehicle: 05 Lancer Evolution Posts: 3,839 Rep Power: 11	Paint shop has the goods! They agreed to fill the front bumper holes, do the gloss black ralliart style front end, and do the gloss black accent on the rear bumper. Will look sick with the fog bezels done gloss black, the fuel door gloss black, black projectors, and my gloss black rims. Should be getting the stuff back the week of thanksgiving. Pics to follow! PS Kennan yeah I realized long after I pulled the plastic that I could have easily got the bolt for the tails off through the access panel! But really who needs an access panel when you can pull off unnecessary parts!!! __________________ Mods: Progress Lowering Springs, Fujita CAI, Full 2.5" Stainless Exhaust, Aero Turbine 2540I Muffler, Ripp Long Tube Headers (SES Free), Dynomax High Flow Cat, Thrush Stainless Resonator, Ripp Poly Motor Mounts, Glowshift Gauge Pod and Gauges, GTech SS, Custom Glass Radiator Hose, TWM GS Short Shifter w/ custom reverse lockout, TB Bypass, Red Neon Decklid

November 10th, 2009, 10:14 AM	#33 (permalink)
360jeepboy Eclipse MR Tournaments Won: 12 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dalton GA Vehicle: Corvette C6.R, SRT4 ACR Posts: 9,071 Rep Power: 30	Lol yea I can see it now. Bills mom: "hey Bill, what are you doing?" Bill: "Just got to change my spark plugs mom" Bills mom: "But honey, Why is the Transmission out of the car?... and.. and the hoods off, and..... are those the seats over there in the corner!?!" __________________ LS2: Longtube headers + cat less x-pipe + Ram air intake + ported intake manifold and Throttle body = 395whp and 380ftlb tq. Next up: Comp cam, Yella Terra rocker arms... Hello 450whp!!!!

November 10th, 2009, 10:15 AM	#34 (permalink)
360jeepboy Eclipse MR Tournaments Won: 12 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dalton GA Vehicle: Corvette C6.R, SRT4 ACR Posts: 9,071 Rep Power: 30	I think I like flat black better then gloss black. __________________ LS2: Longtube headers + cat less x-pipe + Ram air intake + ported intake manifold and Throttle body = 395whp and 380ftlb tq. Next up: Comp cam, Yella Terra rocker arms... Hello 450whp!!!!

November 10th, 2009, 10:17 AM	#35 (permalink)
Ricoswave Lathe Master Join Date: Nov 2007 Vehicle: 05 Lancer Evolution Posts: 3,839 Rep Power: 11	Hahah dude the funny thing is that half the time thats exactly how it is!! Sometimes I think I like taking things apart for the sake of knowing how to put them back together!! I have some sick projects that you guys are going to love. Stay posted __________________ Mods: Progress Lowering Springs, Fujita CAI, Full 2.5" Stainless Exhaust, Aero Turbine 2540I Muffler, Ripp Long Tube Headers (SES Free), Dynomax High Flow Cat, Thrush Stainless Resonator, Ripp Poly Motor Mounts, Glowshift Gauge Pod and Gauges, GTech SS, Custom Glass Radiator Hose, TWM GS Short Shifter w/ custom reverse lockout, TB Bypass, Red Neon Decklid

November 10th, 2009, 10:19 AM	#36 (permalink)
360jeepboy Eclipse MR Tournaments Won: 12 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dalton GA Vehicle: Corvette C6.R, SRT4 ACR Posts: 9,071 Rep Power: 30	Sweet I can't wait! __________________ LS2: Longtube headers + cat less x-pipe + Ram air intake + ported intake manifold and Throttle body = 395whp and 380ftlb tq. Next up: Comp cam, Yella Terra rocker arms... Hello 450whp!!!!

November 10th, 2009, 07:32 PM	#40 (permalink)
Ricoswave Lathe Master Join Date: Nov 2007 Vehicle: 05 Lancer Evolution Posts: 3,839 Rep Power: 11	I'm just a shiny kinda guy. __________________ Mods: Progress Lowering Springs, Fujita CAI, Full 2.5" Stainless Exhaust, Aero Turbine 2540I Muffler, Ripp Long Tube Headers (SES Free), Dynomax High Flow Cat, Thrush Stainless Resonator, Ripp Poly Motor Mounts, Glowshift Gauge Pod and Gauges, GTech SS, Custom Glass Radiator Hose, TWM GS Short Shifter w/ custom reverse lockout, TB Bypass, Red Neon Decklid

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