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w00t!! Go John...It be yo birfday!! Love seeing the Z-7 in the reflection!!
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Originally posted by T-RedSVT:
w00t!! Go John...It be yo birfday!! Love seeing the Z-7 in the reflection!! LOL, yes, I put that there just for you.  John
'98 SVT - modded
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'95 Suzuki GS500E
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True...thats what I had to tell myself...no more aesthics...need power! If you need advice on window tinting in the area, I would suggest Formula One dealers. Thats what I got for my car and they have certified installers and a great product. I did alot of research and I am very happy with mine. They are a bit expensive but I always say "you get what you pay for" (Well unless you get a deal)  Heres the website: http://www.formulaone.com I'm not sure where the closest on is though? Anyways Nice ride! Later, Justin Originally posted by JVT: Thanks guys...
Dan - exhaust will get louder when either BTR or MSDS headers go on. Didn't weigh the wheels, but they're 19.8lbs by themselves.
Dan II - I'll upload the bigger size pics tonight.
Kai - tires are 215/45-17 Kumhos.
TheGreatOne - I wanted to hose down the car before just to see how it would look. It was mostly for $hits and giggles than anything else.
Justin - I still like the Konigs, but methinks these look even better from a 3/4 view. Plus they're lighter. Sail panels will go on eventually, but I can't see myself spending $100 on those right now. The rear bumper I thought about, but again, can't see myself spending more money on cosmetic mods at this time. I've got some other stuff I need to get. (BADLY needing window tint, and some regular maintenance)
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Sweet car man...paint the lower grill! I like what you did with the SVT on the grill...I may have to look into that.
How do you like the Kumho's as far as handling and ride quality? I would really like to know as I am trying to decide which tire to buy and save money too.
Josh
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Mods: Gunrack and cowboy boots
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Love those wheels and red rules!
96LX/24V/ATX/Midnight Red/A4 repeaters/SVT exhaust/KKM/65mm throttlebody/SVTsprings and ST200 struts/SE rockers and BAT spoiler/BAT 19mm swaybar/urethane bushings/Kenwood 7 speaker syst./E1 SVT brakes w Powerslot rotors/9005 lowbeams/885 fogs/50% tint/Michelin XM+S 130's for winter/E1's with gForces for summer...and now "New Paint!!" 87 Renault GTA convertible/2.0l/mtx/Sony sound/otherwise stock http://members.shaw.ca/neilmc/
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Justin, thanks for the heads up on the Formula One. I know Lars from the SE-CEG got his windows tinted by a F1 dealer and was happy with the results. There is a place in town that does a good job too, for about $100 less than a F1 dealer. --- www.lightningmikes.com I talked to the owner, and he seemed to know what he was talking about. Does all the cars for the Carolina Panthers players. John
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'95 Suzuki GS500E
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MystiCali, I'm actually pretty happy with the Kumhos. It's not the greatest tire in the world, but for the money, I couldn't ask for anything more. They're very quiet, and have decent grip in wet and dry. Plus they look cool. John
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'95 Suzuki GS500E
-faster than the above
---wanting a Speed Triple or Superhawk badly
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Wow! Wish there were places like that here in Raleigh! Raleigh SUCKS... J/K But Charlotte does rule! I will probably end up living there when I gradiate! (I know I spelled it wrong) It looks like a good place...especially if they do all the panters cars. I like the IS300's tint...maybe just a hair lighter though! Later, Justin
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Actually, Charlotte sucks too. Even more than Raleigh. NOTHING to do here. Don't get your hopes up.
John
'98 SVT - modded
-15.01@91.8
'95 Suzuki GS500E
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LOVE the car! One of my favorite contours.
I have a couple questions:
1. What paint did you use and where did you get it? (a part #, name would be great!) Also is it a matte/flat silver or a shiny/chrome silver?
2. How did you fill the holes behind the emblem?
3. How many coats of primer/paint/clearcoat/etc/ did you use (or not use) and how did you apply it?
4. Finally, what paint did you use on the SVT emblem and how was it applied?
I must say the grill is very creative and unique, a GREAT idea.
1998 E0 Ford Contour SVT Built on 8/19/97 -- #3101/6535 Silver Frost/Midnight Blue * New Cupholders * CEG sticker =) * 9005 Philips BlueVisions * Sound System: Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X617 HU, RFosgate fnq514 components, RFosgate 6x9 3ways, RFosgate 12" sub, MTX 5ch/800w amp, 1 Farad Cap * Removed Ford emblems * Fogs w/parking lights and aimed up * Brushed Aluminum Style Grills all around * 205/55/ZR16 Bridgestone Potenza RE730's * Removed Headliner * Visit MY SVT website (UNDER CONSTRUCTION)*
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