DIY: Grille mod R8 Style

12-01-2010 | 11:28 AM

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DIY: Grille mod R8 Style

Hi Rotary Brothers!

I just want to show my selfmade grille mod project in R8 Style.

http://www.rx8forum.de/index.php?pag...eadef0bfde6590

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-124ohZyPaU

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12-01-2010 | 11:47 AM

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Eh... not really my cup of tea, all looks a bit loud, but to each their own

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12-01-2010 | 12:56 PM

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is that from cardboards ?

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12-01-2010 | 02:23 PM

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MMMkay....... What did you do around the rotary symbol on the hood?

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12-01-2010 | 02:25 PM

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is it me or are they crooked?

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12-01-2010 | 02:57 PM

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is it me or are they crooked?

If by crooked you mean ridiculously not straight, then yes, yes i believe you are correct

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12-01-2010 | 03:02 PM

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Hi All!

The project is not finished yet.

They are made from "boxpaper" to show, how it will looks like.

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12-01-2010 | 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8

MMMkay....... What did you do around the rotary symbol on the hood?

They are like theese: http://kodlampa.hu/watermark.php?old_pic=0273674.jpg
I know, they look funny,i will paint them in black.

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12-01-2010 | 03:33 PM

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Check out my new spoiler.

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12-01-2010 | 03:38 PM

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Check out my new spoiler.

Haha, great

Ok, i get the joke. I will post pics very soon of the finished product.

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12-01-2010 | 03:42 PM

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interesting. im curious what it'll look like when it's finished.....

but those odd strakes by the rotor hood dimple are confusing to me

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12-01-2010 | 03:44 PM

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Haha, great

Ok, i get the joke. I will post pics very soon of the finished product.

You're gonna fit right in.

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12-01-2010 | 03:54 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bullitt

You're gonna fit right in.

Yes sir

It will hopefully look like on this pic: http://www.rx8forum.de/index.php?pag...e84d1572c9f702

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12-01-2010 | 03:57 PM

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good luck!

i thought diy forum was for posting instructions also though?

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12-01-2010 | 04:03 PM

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good luck!

i thought diy forum was for posting instructions also though?

Thanks!

You are right, i will try to post instructions also, but my english is not that good, as you can read

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12-01-2010 | 04:21 PM

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Its alright. I'm not in love with it.

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12-01-2010 | 04:22 PM

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Thanks!

You are right, i will try to post instructions also, but my english is not that good, as you can read

Your English is better than many on this site. Don't sweat it.

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12-01-2010 | 04:29 PM

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I think the hood strakes are a little much, I'm still waiting for someone to do a plexi-glass DIY for the rotary symbol! Seems like that would be awesome for shows with some sweet LED's and a stripper pole! WIN!

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12-02-2010 | 12:51 AM

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maybe Im the only one that thinks that your front bumper is about 95% lip overkill..

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12-02-2010 | 01:06 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bren5279

maybe Im the only one that thinks that your front bumper is about 95% lip overkill..

Did you even read the thread?

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12-02-2010 | 01:15 AM

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what is peoples obssesions of looking like r8s lol

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12-02-2010 | 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mike[piston eater]

what is peoples obssesions of looking like r8s lol

Cause, there is also an "8" in the title of our vehicle. Duh!!

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12-02-2010 | 05:09 AM

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uhhhhhhh

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12-02-2010 | 06:18 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mike[piston eater]

what is peoples obssesions of looking like r8s lol

this

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12-02-2010 | 06:18 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RX8Soldier

Cause, there is also an "8" in the title of our vehicle. Duh!!

and an R

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