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An Exotic Adventure,..the Rebirth of Choptop #4 ! by exoticse
| Started on | : 01-28-2006 07:24 PM |
| Replies | : 1054 (72059 views) |
| Last post by | : exoticse on 02-25-2024 01:02 AM |
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Nov 11th, 2011
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exoticse
Member Posts: 8655
From: Orlando, Fl
Registered: Jun 2003
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Thanks. Dean is doing an amazing job. 
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09:21 AM
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JPH87
Member Posts: 292
From: Post Falls ID
Registered: Sep 2008
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The hips added to the wide body looks rrreeaallly good. Very nice, might have to rob the RX8 mirror mod looks great on the pics I have seen would you be terribly offended if it they were on one more car. I was in Orlando last month damn you guys have good weather 85 and sunny for 7 days I was there woke to 25 today
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04:43 PM
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madcurl
Member Posts: 21401
From: In a Van down by the Kern River
Registered: Jul 2003
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| | | quote | Originally posted by exoticse:
Thanks. Dean is doing an amazing job.
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Dude, we need more pics. This pic is older than the previous ones for the nose arrow isn't glassed in. Take some side, rear, and close pics of the area.
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06:42 PM
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JimmyS
Member Posts: 4666
From: Lehigh Acres, Florida
Registered: Apr 2006
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Curly,
I do believe that the nose in that pic is our fiberglass nose. The other pic I believe is just a stock bumper and they decided to buy a fiberglass one instead so they can mod it easier.
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08:52 PM
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Nov 12th, 2011
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whodeanie
Member Posts: 3819
From: woodstock,Ga.,USA
Registered: Jan 2008
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at this time we are working the hips and the doors. it takes time to get things right. I will be posting up more pics very soon. from the back the car looks fantastic. low, wide and nasty  . D.
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08:05 AM
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madcurl
Member Posts: 21401
From: In a Van down by the Kern River
Registered: Jul 2003
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| | | quote | Originally posted by JimmyS:
Curly,
I do believe that the nose in that pic is our fiberglass nose. The other pic I believe is just a stock bumper and they decided to buy a fiberglass one instead so they can mod it easier. |
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You know I like viewing the details and in the other pic it appears that it was your nose that was glassed in near the arrow point, but I could be wrong. 
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12:38 PM
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madcurl
Member Posts: 21401
From: In a Van down by the Kern River
Registered: Jul 2003
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| | | quote | Originally posted by whodeanie:
at this time we are working the hips and the doors. it takes time to get things right.
I will be posting up more pics very soon. from the back the car looks fantastic. low, wide and nasty .
D. |
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If possible (with Tony's permission) can you please bolt-on your 19/20 on one side...please. There's no need to view a wide rear with baby wheels on the back, right? This thread is like viewing Leroy's #013 w/o wheels. Even Leroy couldn't stand looking at his chopper with baby wheels. This thread is somewhat different than what I normally do things. I get the wheels first and then work my way back. IMHO wheels are the main objective when setting the "tone" for building a car, followed by the engine, and then body kit. Forgive me for being blunt, but we're just adding the MadArch kit here, certainly nothing ground breaking in that process. I'm digging the hip movement and all-and that's really cool and would love to see close-ups and angles of the modifications, but other than-that lets see some mirror action. I understand the need to keep what's "secret" under wraps-and that's cool.
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01:39 PM
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Nov 15th, 2011
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exoticse
Member Posts: 8655
From: Orlando, Fl
Registered: Jun 2003
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In this case it was more of an opportunity than normal planning.
The car was already there for the engine swap, and no other mods were planned at the moment, but the opening arose to add the body kit immediately so the opportunity was seized.
Waiting around for wheels WAS NOT an option, especially the wheels that i want.
Sure i could get a run of the mill set of wheels that everybody gets (about $3 to 4 hundred each) and call it a day, but we both know that is not the goal.
Getting wheels first is defiantly the right way to go, but it is not always an available option, and in this case not gonna happen.
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11:33 AM
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F355spider
Member Posts: 1870
From: Texas
Registered: Jul 2004
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| | | quote | Originally posted by exoticse:
In this case it was more of an opportunity than normal planning.
The car was already there for the engine swap, and no other mods were planned at the moment, but the opening arose to add the body kit immediately so the opportunity was seized.
Waiting around for wheels WAS NOT an option, especially the wheels that i want.
Sure i could get a run of the mill set of wheels that everybody gets (about $3 to 4 hundred each) and call it a day, but we both know that is not the goal.
Getting wheels first is defiantly the right way to go, but it is not always an available option, and in this case not gonna happen. |
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Good deal looks good and you know the car is in good hands. Dean puts out some nice cars. Looking at the RX8 mirrors and wondering are they extra wide or just a good fit for the chop?
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02:27 PM
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FieroNate
Member Posts: 374
From: Fleetwood, PA, USA
Registered: Jun 2001
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I'm looking at one of Archie's wide body kits and was wondering what type of wheels people are using? What width and tire diameter?
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11:09 PM
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Nov 16th, 2011
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madcurl
Member Posts: 21401
From: In a Van down by the Kern River
Registered: Jul 2003
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| | | quote | Originally posted by FieroNate:
I'm looking at one of Archie's wide body kits and was wondering what type of wheels people are using? What width and tire diameter?
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Pm sent.
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12:23 AM
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PFF
System Bot
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Jonathanspurplerain
Junior Member Posts: 7
From: Bellwood,PA.,USA
Registered: Nov 2011
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Tony what a project. I had know idea you had fallen in love..............car. Hay I'm a car guy. Ok I'll give it up for your lovely lady. Congrads to both of you and the best in the world. I'll be watching to see the next pictures and the rest of the story. Jon Watts [This message has been edited by Jonathanspurplerain (edited 11-16-2011).]
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07:40 PM
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Nov 21st, 2011
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cornersonrails
Member Posts: 788
From: Algonquin,Il USA
Registered: Jul 2006
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Hey Tony. Any updates on the chopper??
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02:17 PM
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Nov 29th, 2011
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exoticse
Member Posts: 8655
From: Orlando, Fl
Registered: Jun 2003
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Been busy relocating to the other side of town into a new home, so i don't know.
I need to check with Dean. My internet is still not hooked up so i am really out of the loop.
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02:38 PM
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Dec 2nd, 2011
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exoticse
Member Posts: 8655
From: Orlando, Fl
Registered: Jun 2003
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It's a girl !! My wife and i found out the sex of our first child yesterday. Can't stop smiling. Josie will be here in 4 months !! Meanwhile as far as #4...Dean is expecting to continue the body work this week. Still pondering a few decklid and rear bumper mods. [This message has been edited by exoticse (edited 04-08-2012).]
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02:16 AM
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JPH87
Member Posts: 292
From: Post Falls ID
Registered: Sep 2008
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Congrats man
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02:28 AM
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whodeanie
Member Posts: 3819
From: woodstock,Ga.,USA
Registered: Jan 2008
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| | | quote | Originally posted by JPH87:
Congrats man |
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X2 
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10:36 AM
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cornersonrails
Member Posts: 788
From: Algonquin,Il USA
Registered: Jul 2006
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X3  . Great news Tony!
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11:06 PM
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Dec 3rd, 2011
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Sourmug
Member Posts: 4538
From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Registered: Sep 2002
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Congratulations!!
Nolan
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01:21 AM
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troyboy
Member Posts: 2075
From:
Registered: Sep 2005
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Congratulations Tony
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01:48 AM
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rodrieguz
Member Posts: 134
From: cahokia IL 62206
Registered: May 2003
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Congrats bro
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08:29 AM
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PFF
System Bot
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Sage
Member Posts: 2957
From: USA
Registered: Nov 1999
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06:24 PM
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Dec 9th, 2011
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85LAMB
Member Posts: 763
From: FL
Registered: Nov 2002
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| | | quote | Originally posted by whodeanie:
11-12-2011 08:05 AM
at this time we are working the hips and the doors. it takes time to get things right.
I will be posting up more pics very soon. from the back the car looks fantastic. low, wide and nasty .
D. |
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pictures ? It has been almost a month D. stated he will post pictures "soon"..... Congratulations about the baby [This message has been edited by 85LAMB (edited 12-09-2011).]
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12:11 PM
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exoticse
Member Posts: 8655
From: Orlando, Fl
Registered: Jun 2003
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| | | quote | Originally posted by 85LAMB:
pictures ?
It has been almost a month D. stated he will post pictures "soon".....
Congratulations about the baby
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Thanks Lamb. Your car is coming along very nicely itself ! Can't wait till we can bring them both to the meetings !
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01:03 PM
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infinitewill
Member Posts: 2342
From: Overland Park, KS U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2009
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. [This message has been edited by infinitewill (edited 08-30-2016).]
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07:40 PM
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BlackThunderGT
Member Posts: 2048
From: The Rock
Registered: Apr 2009
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Dec 11th, 2011
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ace5514
Member Posts: 692
From: west long branch, nj, usa
Registered: Nov 2008
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Congrats Tony,
However......since you're having a girl, you better make LOTS of cash....daddy's seem to spend themselves broke on their girls...I KNOW!!!
congrats to both of you...
oh yea, the car is looking great too!!
al
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01:25 AM
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Dec 13th, 2011
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carnut122
Member Posts: 9122
From: Waleska, GA, USA
Registered: Jan 2004
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| | | quote | Originally posted by exoticse:
It's a girl !!
My wife and i found out the sex of our first child yesterday.
Can't stop smiling.
Josie will be here in 4 months !!
Meanwhile as far as #4...Dean is expecting to continue the body work this week. Still pondering a few decklid and rear bumper mods.
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Congratulations! You better go ahead and spend as much money on #4 as possible in the next 4 months. Once your daughter gets here, your life has changed forever!
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07:57 PM
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Dec 23rd, 2011
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exoticse
Member Posts: 8655
From: Orlando, Fl
Registered: Jun 2003
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Talked to Dean yesterday.
His shop is turning into a 3800SC haven with 8 to 9 engine swaps in various stages of completion at this point.
What that being said #4 and a couple of other bodywork projects are currently getting love on the weekends when Dean has time. All is on schedule for Daytona.
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12:08 AM
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Dec 25th, 2011
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madcurl
Member Posts: 21401
From: In a Van down by the Kern River
Registered: Jul 2003
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Dec 26th, 2011
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exoticse
Member Posts: 8655
From: Orlando, Fl
Registered: Jun 2003
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Been looking at several sets of Daytime running lights, and thanks to Car-lo i found some really inexpensive, good looking ones. Reviews say brighter than OEM.     Thanks John ! [This message has been edited by exoticse (edited 01-01-2012).]
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11:00 PM
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PFF
System Bot
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Jan 1st, 2012
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exoticse
Member Posts: 8655
From: Orlando, Fl
Registered: Jun 2003
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The cherries on top. Not yet, but soon. 19/20 combo with fat lips.   Dean taking measurements to get the perfect fit to order. [This message has been edited by exoticse (edited 01-01-2012).]
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02:53 AM
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Amida
Member Posts: 2357
From: Seattle, WA. USA
Registered: Jul 2003
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Nice wheels.
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12:25 PM
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Jan 3rd, 2012
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madcurl
Member Posts: 21401
From: In a Van down by the Kern River
Registered: Jul 2003
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| | | quote | Originally posted by exoticse:
The cherries on top.
Not yet, but soon. 19/20 combo with fat lips. Dean taking measurements to get the perfect fit to order.
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You better get on it for you have less than three months before the party is officially over. From what I heard on the Lambo forum it will take IForged about 6-8 weeks to build. Make sure you get the measurements right or it'll be much longer.
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08:28 AM
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Jan 4th, 2012
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exoticse
Member Posts: 8655
From: Orlando, Fl
Registered: Jun 2003
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02:53 AM
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Jan 5th, 2012
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madcurl
Member Posts: 21401
From: In a Van down by the Kern River
Registered: Jul 2003
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Tony. You have a serious Pm. ------------------
"Friends don't let their friends drive stock."
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12:43 AM
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Jan 14th, 2012
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Car-Lo
Member Posts: 623
From: Vancouver, BC Canada
Registered: Jun 2006
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| | | quote | Originally posted by exoticse:
Deliveryman dropped off a nice present today !
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Why two sets of lights, is one set a spare ?
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01:00 PM
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exoticse
Member Posts: 8655
From: Orlando, Fl
Registered: Jun 2003
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| | | quote | Originally posted by Car-Lo:
Why two sets of lights, is one set a spare ? |
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Good eye,..hehehe. yes the second set is a backup. In fact they were such an amazing price i was thinking about getting one more, just in case or for a future project.
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01:49 PM
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Amida
Member Posts: 2357
From: Seattle, WA. USA
Registered: Jul 2003
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What's the dimensions of those lights? Wondering if it'll fit the Fi512 nose. Wait, are those 3-wire turn signals? Must have turn signals. [This message has been edited by Amida (edited 01-14-2012).]
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04:45 PM
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F355spider
Member Posts: 1870
From: Texas
Registered: Jul 2004
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I need to look at were you got those and see if they have side marker lights also.
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07:27 PM
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