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      05-07-2013, 11:48 AM   #1
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hood vents...not an easy diy

found the hard way to take it off / and install the hood vents..

played around on painting it gold.. just to add accent for the theme...but looking for a carbon fiber hood vents....just powder coated the stock 220wheels im switching to black/red theme sooner.....

for the meantime..IRONMAN stays.

sorry for the phone pix....angle makes the gold brighter
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      05-07-2013, 02:13 PM   #2
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So what was the hard way you used to get the hood vents off?
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So what was the hard way you used to get the hood vents off?
hardest credit card on my wallet.....just need to find the position of the clip and pop it up carefully......

tried with every thin tools i have ..didnt work out since im scared to scratch the paint even with painters tape around it....
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well, that looks unique. i would go gloss black or stock color even. but that's just me.
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found the hard way to take it off / and install the hood vents..

played around on painting it gold.. just to add accent for the theme...but looking for a carbon fiber hood vents....just powder coated the stock 220wheels im switching to black/red theme sooner.....

for the meantime..IRONMAN stays.

sorry for the phone pix....angle makes the gold brighter
put back the gold side gills.......
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It's a personal taste. That said it looks awfully terrible. Sory about the critical comment but couldn't hold back.
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It's a personal taste. That said it looks awfully terrible. Sory about the critical comment but couldn't hold back.
no problem sir..i wouldn't post it if i can't take opinions & criticisms....
i just dont want to be another black & red car on the road
and your right...its a personal taste...happy motoring
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I like the look. I would have went with a less dull gold on the rims so they can pop more. But I think that red and gold is a awsome color combo.
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Id have to agree with Aussiem3 but its your car and its unique so enjoy it.
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no problem sir..i wouldn't post it if i can't take opinions & criticisms....
i just dont want to be another black & red car on the road
and your right...its a personal taste...happy motoring
I am glad you took it in good spirit. That's what this board is all about ... comments and opinions. Enjoy buddy.
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Get an ironman decal, so others know what your theme is.
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It's a personal taste. That said it looks awfully terrible. Sory about the critical comment but couldn't hold back.
I am forced to agree, the gold looks really really bad.

Now if you push the Iron Man theme further, that would be sweet.
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