Galante's 8g Build

[Galante]

Before I start I would like to thank Trig for supplying my JDM parts (more to come) and Raz_76 for answering a lot of my preliminary questions before I decided to go on this conversion and advices on how things should be done and most specially TGC Tutorials.

Last Saturday was when I started to dismantle my car's front... And trimmed the radiator support and stuff to make the jdm head fit (not perfect yet). Some pics below

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However, after fitting the head on the passenger side. I have some issues with the AC lines

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture006.jpg

I will try to push the A/C line carefully in to make way for the H7 bulb and socket.

I will also try to push the left head further in to reduced the gap w/ the grille.

[Galante]

I will be able to get more jdm stuff this week.. Hope it comes in before the weekend.. So I can start to cut the crash bar..

[jimmy_o2]

looking good thumbs up

[polishmafia]

Good progress. I just pushed my A/C lines back a little, and it fit fine.

[Galante]

Good progress. I just pushed my A/C lines back a little, and it fit fine.

Thanks. I just wonder how many of the grille clips you were abe to use?

[QnzMostWanted]

if u line it up correctly u should be able to get 5 of them to clip, depending on the year of ur car will depend if the 6th (bottom middle) clip will clip in, if not, just cut it off

[polishmafia]

Umm off the top of my head, I think 4 or 5. All of them were clipped into the headlights.

[Galante]

I'm only able to use 2 clips and those are the middle ones since I cut the head's grille mounting tabs thin so I can push it further in and I used a longer bolt going to the radiator hole to secure it.

[QnzMostWanted]

u could have did that and saved the mounting tabs....only other option would be to zip tie it

[RAZ_76]

Others have helped me and the only way to return the favor is to help someone else. Glad I could help bud and Pm me when you have any other issues. Take lots of pictures.

[njjfudge]

Others have helped me and the only way to return the favor is to help someone else.

Pay it forward...................LOL

[Galante]

I still have the 9007 HID kit from my stock usdm headlight.. Have anyone tried to modify this to fit on the JDM heads for low beam?

[Reelax]

I still have the 9007 HID kit from my stock usdm headlight.. Have anyone tried to modify this to fit on the JDM heads for low beam?

won't work. just buy new H7 HID capsules (bulbs) that have the same connectors as your (old ballasts) and use your old ballasts.

[Galante]

I re-aligned the heads today.. and removed the gap from the right head light and grille..

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture.jpg

[Galante]

won't work. just buy new H7 HID capsules (bulbs) that have the same connectors as your (old ballasts) and use your old ballasts.

Thanks.

[spdracr]

hey can u possibly take the grill off and take a pic of how u cut the bracket on the headlight and the rad support, i have a good idea but i would like to see it in person

[dknight3]

we gunna be twins when your done :D

[Galante]

hey can u possibly take the grill off and take a pic of how u cut the bracket on the headlight and the rad support, i have a good idea but i would like to see it in person

No problem I'll take a pic of that later after work..

[Galante]

we gunna be twins when your done :D

you bet bro.. :D

[Galante]

I ordered a set of H7 HID bulbs 6000k for the heads..

[Galante]

I started cutting the crash bar yesterday night.. I'm done cutting both side 45 degr's.. Unfortunately my camera was broken.. But will buy one later..I'll post some pics of it..

[spdracr]

did u have to cut the edge of the radiator on the passenger side ??? did the headlight hit the condenser bracket ???

[Galante]

Yes, it has to be cut too so the headlight will fit. It hit the condenser bracket (I trimmed the condenser bracket a bit w/ dremel tool) that's why you have to remove the bolt that holds it and replace it with a longer one, put a hole on the headlight tab so you can secure it on there. It will push in when you tighten it..

[spdracr]

Yes, it has to be cut too so the headlight will fit. It hit the condenser bracket (I trimmed the condenser bracket a bit w/ dremel tool) that's why you have to remove the bolt that holds it and replace it with a longer one, put a hole on the headlight tab so you can secure it on there. It will push in when tighten it..

i trimmed the bracket with the dremel and still no luck i will figure something out hopefully, if it didnt rain tonight i would have my front and rear done

[Galante]

Btw, I also trimmed the side of the headlight plastic a bit that have contact to the condenser bracket..

[Dominicano]

if you remove the two bolts holding the condensor it will give you the wiggle room you need. you can get longer bolts or remove them all together the condensor weights next to nothing.

[Galante]

Different version but same idea..

[Galante]

Today I bought a new Canon camera to replace the broken sony one.. I have taken some pics of my progress.. Too bad I was not able to take pics during the process..

Some part came..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture010.jpg
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Converted the drum to disc brake.. Only one side for now though I need to order a flex hose for the other side..it was cut during shipment..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture008.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture009.jpg

Installed front bumper today.. only top view pic for now.. no space to take front view..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture012.jpg

More pic soon..

[Jeffylou87]

That's pretty fuckin sexy..

[Ivory8g]

hellz yeah boi!! looking good!!

[RAZ_76]

Looks good dude.

[greddy]

Looks great man, keep the pics coming.

[Galante]

Thanks guys..

I test fitted the skirts today.. (not final yet)
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture040.jpg
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A little gap in front.. Need to trim the bottom of the skirt more so I can push it in.. Thanks to Ray on showing me how to do this..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture042.jpg

Installed the wheels to test how it looks w/ the disc on rear..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture043.jpg

[QnzMostWanted]

push the back rear of the skirt in more, its supposed to sit flush, not flare out

[skyhigh90210]

lookin good man.

[airborneparainf82]

nice progress!! glad to see things coming along well

[Galante]

push the back rear of the skirt in more, its supposed to sit flush, not flare out

In the middle rear of the skirt which flareout is the spot it was folded upon shipment.. It should sit flush when I install screws on the bottom after painting.. thanks

[9G]

lookin good!

[spdracr]

i want skirts :(

[RAZ_76]

Ask Galant Kid if you can borrow some of his..:lol:

[spdracr]

Ask Galant Kid if you can borrow some of his..:lol:

thanks ray i love u too

[Galante]

i want skirts :(

I thought you have them but not installed yet?

[Galante]

I have had completed the drum to disc conversion today and also made some progress on the skirts..
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Also painted the crash bar and U bracket for the bumper
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture063.jpg
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I will have them (bumper, skirts, grille & visor) painted as soon as the fg egr visor come from Cali..

[RAZ_76]

Great work bro. I see that you followed my advice to a t. Good for you man! Looks great. Wax on, wax off grass hopper...:lol:

[Galante]

Thanks Ray! I wouldn't have done that right the first time without you bro. Btw, the zip tie works like a charm on the e-brake cable.. ;)

[RAZ_76]

Awesome dude!! You getting there.

[Serstylz2]

i want rear discs... are those R1 concepts?

[Galante]

^ Yes they are R1 Concepts.. I got them for $140 shipped w/ Posi quiet pads.. You'll probably get it at lower price since you are in the US.

[airborneparainf82]

those are the e-line or the premium rotars?

[Galante]

I'm not positive on that..

[Galante]

This came today... 3rd Gen Tails...
I already put one pc on..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture003-1.jpg

[RAZ_76]

Copy cat..:lol: They look good, very familiar looking but good.

[Galante]

Thanks Ray!

[greddy]

They look good, but I liked your 2nd gen's better, imho they look better on silver cars.

[Jeffylou87]

Good job! I like that W7 you have too.. Those things kick!

[Galante]

Greddy ~ Thanks! You made me think not to sell the 2nd Gen Tails for a minute. Well, if nobody buy it I'd rather keep it and put it on whenever I feel it.

[greddy]

I'm sure you'll find a buyer dude, either way, you can't go wrong, it's just a matter of opinion.

[Galante]

I installed the HID today for the low beams and signals on my JDM heads..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture-1.jpg

[RAZ_76]

Bright. WHat size are those 8K?What?

[Galante]

6.5k Super white. I used to have the 8k before, I opted to get a different size to try which I think is better.

[Galante]

Ok today I pre-installed the front bumper.. Here's how it looks.
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture005-1.jpg
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[Dominicano]

very nice no gaps what so ever, you my friend are ahead of the curve!

[JDM4G64T]

Ok today I pre-installed the front bumper.. Here's how it looks.
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture005-1.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture001-2.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture006-1.jpg


^^ F&$@!!&^ Sexy.....

[02galant]

Dude that looks great!!!

[RAZ_76]

Looks good dude. It came out great.

[Galante]

Thanks for all the positive comments guys. I'll keep you posted.

[greddy]

Looks great, both the HID's and the front bumper.

[Da_silvagride]

I m gonna be your US twin. lol Hopefully I can start on my conversion soon as I get my grille and heads in. We got the same JDM tails too! :)

[Galante]

I wired the fogs today..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture008-1.jpg
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[Galante]

I m gonna be your US twin. lol Hopefully I can start on my conversion soon as I get my grille and heads in. We got the same JDM tails too! :)

Those are nice tails. It's cool to know you are doing a jdm conversion too! Goodluck. Let me know if I can help. :smt035

[galant305]

goob job,looks nice

[RAZ_76]

Damn you are good!!!! :lol:

[Ivory8g]

beautiful work dude! gonna be sick after paint

[Galante]

Thanks bro! Still waiting for the folding mirrors and egr visor before having them painted.

[Da_silvagride]

Those are nice tails. It's cool to know you are doing a jdm conversion too! Goodluck. Let me know if I can help. :smt035

thanks bro. Will do.

[Galante]

I have not done progress on this yet since we had a baby.. I'm waiting for the fg EGR visor and folding mirrors to come so I can start sending the pieces for painting. ;)

[Reelax]

I wired the fogs today..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture010-1.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture011-1.jpg

ok, nobody does this right (only like 1 or 2 other members actually are trying or have done it right... the fogs on the '98+ front end are not quad fogs nor are they fogs and signals. the inside pair=fogs, outside pair=turning floods... they are not signals, parking lights, or fogs. ASTIG and i spoke about this in detail and TRIGGERMAUVE and a bunch of JDM owners have confirmed this over the years. the outside pair are actually aimed at an angle away from the car. what they are supposed to do is light up the road white in the direction of the turn, and stay lit as long as the signal on that side is activated (they should not blink and should never be on at the same time). ASTIG got the wiring to work or was about to last i talked to him about it... he can help you do it correctly (as well as all the other guys w/ the same front end). as for the headlight wiring, look at my tutorial. the correct wiring makes the low beam and hi beam stay on when the hi beam is activated... they should not alternate when going from low to high and back... the high beam should ADD to the low beam and turn off again when the hi beam is deactivated, but the low beams should not go off until the headlights are turned off.

[spdracr]

ok, nobody does this right (only like 1 or 2 other members actually are trying or have done it right... the fogs on the '98+ front end are not quad fogs nor are they fogs and signals. the inside pair=fogs, outside pair=turning floods... they are not signals, parking lights, or fogs. ASTIG and i spoke about this in detail and TRIGGERMAUVE and a bunch of JDM owners have confirmed this over the years. the outside pair are actually aimed at an angle away from the car. what they are supposed to do is light up the road white in the direction of the turn, and stay lit as long as the signal on that side is activated (they should not blink and should never be on at the same time). ASTIG got the wiring to work or was about to last i talked to him about it... he can help you do it correctly (as well as all the other guys w/ the same front end). as for the headlight wiring, look at my tutorial. the correct wiring makes the low beam and hi beam stay on when the hi beam is activated... they should not alternate when going from low to high and back... the high beam shoud ADD to the low beam and turn off again when the hi beam is deactivated, but the low beams should not go off until the headlights are turned off.


That's what I remember reading before and I told ron the same thing as well. Cuz it is legal to have only quad lights but imagine having quad plus 2 on the fogs plus the flood lights all at once that's way too many lights. But the question is how is it wired to the turn signal without blinking. I have to search for that and see if I can figure it out

[Reelax]

That's what I remember reading before and I told ron the same thing as well. Cuz it is legal to have only quad lights but imagine having quad plus 2 on the fogs plus the flood lights all at once that's way too many lights. But the question is how is it wired to the turn signal without blinking. I have to search for that and see if I can figure it out

ASTIG figured it out w/ some relays and capacitors... yo ASTIG chime in! basically the way it works is the outside turning light turns on then turns off a few seconds after the signal stops blinking, the capacitors store the charge and keep the bulb on for a few seconds so they don't blink.

[RAZ_76]

I wired my fogs the same way, I know what the ouside lights are for. Even if there was a way to make them only come on while turning and then go off, I would still have them as my parking lights because that is the way I want and like them. Just like I know that Vr4 heads in Japan or whatever, all 4 beams should stay on when the brights are on, again, I dont want them that way. I dont understand why you guys try to make it seem that it's the only way and how it should be?

[guynlidia2006]

some people are pureist... theylike it to be correct 100% and others like to make it their own... either way is right.... depends on who you ask.. lol... in my opinion i like how raz and galante have it wired up... two reasons, looks nice and they other way seems like a pain in the ass.... Shit usually what looks nice is a pain, in this case you take the easy way out and it looks better imo

[Reelax]

I wired my fogs the same way, I know what the ouside lights are for. Even if there was a way to make them only come on while turning and then go off, I would still have them as my parking lights because that is the way I want and like them. Just like I know that Vr4 heads in Japan or whatever, all 4 beams should stay on when the brights are on, again, I dont want them that way. I dont understand why you guys try to make it seem that it's the only way and how it should be?

well it's just the way they were intended to be... designed by the mitsu engineers. you can do whatever you want, it's your car... i'm just pointing out the way it was made to be, and how to use them for their intended purpose. if you really want to, you can wire them so that the fogs are the headlights and the high beams are fogs and the low beams are strobes... doesn't matter to me... but the housings and reflectors themselves are made to work a certain way, and to make the conversion "complete", the funtionality should be as was meant from factory on the original example. actually the wiring to do this takes only marginally more effort. but it doesn't hurt me that you have four parking lights at the front of your car, you can have 10 if you like (of course it's your car)... again, i'm just pointing out the way it was meant to be. don't feel bad, 99% of the JDM conversions done are wired "incorrectly", so you're definately not alone. there are however, a few of us that have paid special attention to details through research and application... the results speak for themselves. really, mine isn't even a purist JDM conversion since i have no amber in front until i signal or throw on the hazards (i have clear corners and my corners alternate color from white parking light to amber when i signal). again, any of the bulbs can be wired as horns or squirtguns if that's what somebody wants to do... but they would not be performing as intended, legality aside, since the conversion is essentially illegal in the US as none of the JDM lighting is even DOT compliant.

[Reelax]

some people are pureist... theylike it to be correct 100% and others like to make it their own... either way is right.... depends on who you ask.. lol... in my opinion i like how raz and galante have it wired up... two reasons, looks nice and they other way seems like a pain in the ass.... Shit usually what looks nice is a pain, in this case you take the easy way out and it looks better imo

u hit it on the nose... correct is not always easy (it's almost always harder). personally, i don't bother doing something unless i'm going to do it right. hard work does not bother me, and there's no arguing w/ success. it all depends i guess on your own personal standards of quality...

[RAZ_76]

well it's just the way they were intended to be... designed by the mitsu engineers. you can do whatever you want, it's your car... i'm just pointing out the way it was made to be, and how to use them for their intended purpose. if you really want to, you can wire them so that the fogs are the headlights and the high beams are fogs and the low beams are strobes... doesn't matter to me... but the housings and reflectors themselves are made to work a certain way, and to make the conversion "complete", the funtionality should be as was meant from factory on the original example. actually the wiring to do this takes only marginally more effort. but it doesn't hurt me that you have four parking lights at the front of your car, you can have 10 if you like (of course it's your car)... again, i'm just pointing out the way it was meant to be. don't feel bad, 99% of the JDM conversions done are wired "incorrectly", so you're definately not alone. there are however, a few of us that have paid special attention to details through research and application... the results speak for themselves. really, mine isn't even a purist JDM conversion since i have no amber in front until i signal or throw on the hazards (i have clear corners and my corners alternate color from white parking light to amber when i signal). again, any of the bulbs can be wired as horns or squirtguns if that's what somebody wants to do... but they would not be performing as intended, legality aside, since the conversion is essentially illegal in the US as none of the JDM lighting is even DOT compliant.


I had no idea that there was a JDM conversion done incorrectly but ok. I personally don't give a crap how they have it in japan or anywhere else. I also don't care how it's supposed to be. I pay a lot attention to detail, that is why my conversions have come out great, flush headlight etc. This has nothing to do with paying attention to detail but personal taste. There are people that have old style grill with new style bumper and vice verse, why?? you think is because they didn't do their homework or know bettere?? No! it's because it's a personal choice. I build my cars for myself an I care less how they are supposed to be, that is why I don't run around the country showing them off because to some, like myself this is simply just a hobby that doesn't require praising.
I understand what you are saying but just came across like this is how it should be and it's not. Just like people that make their fogs come on with their parking lights, mitsubishi didn't intended for them to be that way but that is why is custom and I personally like to be a litle diffrent and not do everything the same.

[RAZ_76]

u hit it on the nose... correct is not always easy (it's almost always harder). personally, i don't bother doing something unless i'm going to do it right. hard work does not bother me, and there's no arguing w/ success. it all depends i guess on your own personal standards of quality...

SO you are saying that I didn't do my headlight like yours because Im not a hard worker?? So unless I do my car like yours then it's not quality?? That is the dumbest thingI have ever heard dude. Who says that your way is the right way?

[Reelax]

slow down buddy, u are taking it wrong. what i am saying is it takes more effort to do it the way it was meant to be; you cannot deny that. that is what i am referring to in attention to detail... just like a car restorer would pay attention to detail and build it the way it was meant to be. i also stated that you can do whatever you want to your car... that is called customizing and we all take part in that. your motivation may be to do it your own way. that is totally fine. but w/o sharing the information on how it was meant to be, how would anybody know? who ever told you you did not work hard or that you are wrong? i think you are reading too much between the lines here; reread my posts, i stated that you can do whatever you want. hell, you could convert the front end to a whole 'nother car if you want... but there would still be a way that the lights were intended to work even on that conversion. our points are not mutually exclusive, right?

[RAZ_76]

slow down buddy, u are taking it wrong. what i am saying is it takes more effort to do it the way it was meant to be; you cannot deny that. that is what i am referring to in attention to detail... just like a car restorer would pay attention to detail and build it the way it was meant to be. i also stated that you can do whatever you want to your car... that is called customizing and we all take part in that. your motivation may be to do it your own way. that is totally fine. but w/o sharing the information on how it was meant to be, how would anybody know? who ever told you you did not work hard or that you are wrong? i think you are reading too much between the lines here; reread my posts, i stated that you can do whatever you want. hell, you could convert the front end to a whole 'nother car if you want... but there would still be a way that the lights were intended to work even on that conversion. our points are not mutually exclusive, right?

OK, that's better and I agree 100% with you.

[dronesurfboards]

Wow. I see some steam coming out of all your heads. Youre both right. Reelax is correct at the fact that if you a true jdm purist, then everything should be done exactly how Mitsu of Japan released their car. Hell Ive seen guys switch out all their windows to JDM made windows, to jdm factory radio, firewall etc... just to keep things to "JDM spec". Raz you know how california is (you lived here), most jdm heads here will judge you if something is out of place. The majority of us just want the Jdm conversion look and customize from there. Both of you guys do great work, theres no doubt about that from all the praise you guys get in this forum. Hell my conversion is mismatched with zenki and kouki parts. It all comes down to the owner of the car. if youre gonna be a jdm purist, then you have to follow the supposed rules, especially when putting your car in show for best jdm mitsu or best overall jdm conversion. you wont win best jdm if the little details are overlooked.

[dronesurfboards]

nvm, you both agree now...i guess i type too slow

[RAZ_76]

Wow. I see some steam coming out of all your heads. Youre both right. Reelax is correct at the fact that if you a true jdm purist, then everything should be done exactly how Mitsu of Japan released their car. Hell Ive seen guys switch out all their windows to JDM made windows, to jdm factory radio, firewall etc... just to keep things to "JDM spec". Raz you know how california is (you lived here), most jdm heads here will judge you if something is out of place. The majority of us just want the Jdm conversion look and customize from there. Both of you guys do great work, theres no doubt about that from all the praise you guys get in this forum. Hell my conversion is mismatched with zenki and kouki parts. It all comes down to the owner of the car. if youre gonna be a jdm purist, then you have to follow the supposed rules, especially when putting your car in show for best jdm mitsu or best overall jdm conversion. you wont win best jdm if the little details are overlooked.


I agree with you 100% also. He just came across that that's how it should be, man law..:lol: I agree with both of you fuckers. I know how it's in Cali. I don't show my cars so I don't care if it's 100% accurate. I just don't like FG parts so I prefer a nice upgrade with factory parts.

[Galante]

It's good to know how the fogs are meant to be how they are designed to work. Personally I wired them that way because that's how I want them and it appears cool and different. I only would want to pay attention to detail of the front conversion on how they are flushed/aligned but not really on how to wire the lights to work from factory.

Anyhow, you all made your points and I agree w/ them. Now I hope to recieve the rest of the stuff to complete this conversion.

Thanks!

[Reelax]

yeah guys... nobody has to justify (to me or anyone) why they do what they do to their cars. in the end we are all just having fun. all i am doing is sharing w/ u guys what i have learned from doing all the research i have done. remember that i was one of the pioneers of the JDM headlight conversion in the US on the 8G (it's hard to say i was first since there might have been somebody off the boards to do it before me... but i was the first on TGC), and nobody here in the US could help me, so i learned from talking to members abroad and getting pictures from them of stock mounting and wiring and how they are supposed to function. i wrote the JDM headlight tutorial to ensure you guys have success w/ the conversion instead of going into it blind and having to go through all the metal cutting/fitting trial and error like i did. in fact the first full front end conversion using the '98+JDM VR-4/Viento parts (like what is in this thread) was completed w/ my assistance via PM's and phone calls (he had to pay over $3000 in parts back then, so consider urselves lucky). it really comes down to personal taste... when i resolved to finally finish my car, i made the decision to go top shelf, JDM, and retire it from daily driver duties; i know this is not an option for everybody, but that's what i wanted to do. i didn't do any of this for recognition, i mean after all is said and done, it's still only a galant and the recognition i could receive is limited to only a small specialized segment of the car population... if i wanted recognition i would have worked on somthing more prestigious or mainstream. but funny you guys mention showing it, as my car has only been entered in 1 "contest" and the result was it won best in show ("best execution" MOD06)... the judges were the senior design staff engineers for Mitsubishi Motors North America, Research and Development (MRDA - the guys who design mitsubishi's concept cars, prototypes, and production models), out of a field of around 1000 mitsubishis ranging from mild to wild. i am NOT better than any of you guys... don't misunderstand. i'm just sharing that this is what i know, and this is what i've done. use the information to make your car what you want it to be!

[dwjp90]

u could even wire them up as drls lol

[Galante]

The jdm mirrors came today..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture002-3.jpg
During install..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture004-2.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture005-2.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture001-3.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture003-3.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture-2.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture007-2.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture006-2.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture010-2.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture009-2.jpg

[RAZ_76]

Looks good but now you have to move the steering wheel over to the other sideand get that AWD conversion so you can be true JDM yo!..JK :lol:

[Galante]

That's on my wish list ;)

[Galante]

Btw, thanks for the TGC tutorial section for the 8g. I was able to do the conversion. :smt051

[Galante]

Pic of her from a parking lot.. It'll get painted on 6th of Sept..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture013-1.jpg

[greddy]

Car looks great man, I'll be doing the same eventually, except it'll be old style front end.

[spdracr]

u need to do the one thing that i havent gotten to yet, take a heat gun and hit the bottom of the bumper where it bows down from it being folding, if u look at my signature and the last pic u posted u will notice it

looks nice otherwise

edit: now that i look at ray's signature i notice his is the same way too, is it suppose to hang like that ?? it bothers me everytime i looked at mine

[Galante]

Car looks great man, I'll be doing the same eventually, except it'll be old style front end.

Thanks!


u need to do the one thing that i havent gotten to yet, take a heat gun and hit the bottom of the bumper where it bows down from it being folding, if u look at my signature and the last pic u posted u will notice it

looks nice otherwise

edit: now that i look at ray's signature i notice his is the same way too, is it suppose to hang like that ?? it bothers me everytime i looked at mine

That worries me too but I would be able to fix that after the bumper is painted. I'll use some push tabs to clip them in place underneath there.

Thanks!

[Galante]

Change of plans. I went to some paint shops the other day and all quoted me aroung $1200 - $1300 to paint the bumper and skirts. Damn that's a lot of money. I'm only expecting something around $700 - 800. Anyhow, I decided to get me hands dirty and diy the painting of these stuff. No matter how hard it is I know I can do this. I've started doing research on how to prep / sand / polish / paint. I'll be heading on local auto paint shop tomorrow to get supplies and tools..

[spdracr]

autobody101.com

good luck

[Galante]

The tools..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture032.jpg

I prep the bumper, grill, skirts today and used urethane body filler to repair some deep scratches. I wet sand after the filler dry until the surface is smooth. If the weather permits I'll start to paint primer and sand tom. Here are some pics.

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture029.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture030.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture031.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture028.jpg

[greddy]

The tools..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture032.jpg

I prep the bumper, grill, skirts today and used urethane body filler to repair some deep scratches. I wet sand after the filler dry until the surface is smooth. If the weather permits I'll start to paint primer and sand tom. Here are some pics.

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture029.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture030.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture031.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture028.jpg

Best of luck to you, let us know how it goes.

[Galante]

Thanks! I'm looking forward for a warmer weather tomorrow..

[dknight3]

wow you have more balls than me, i gave up and trying to paint myself and took it to a shop haha, i hope it works out for you man.

also, my bumper hangs down too, i was gunna clip it up but im to lazy. haha
edit: if you look really close on my sig you can see it on the passenger side.

[Galante]

^Right I can see that bby looking at your sig there. Don't be lazy and zip tie that or use a push tabs. lol ;)

Ok here the scoop for my ongoing project.. I was able to prime and sand the skirts/bumper/grille.. some pics
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture035.jpg
Here I sanded the bumper after 2 coats of primer.. And washed..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture036.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture038.jpg
Here's the skirt ready for primer..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture033.jpg
Also the fg egr visor came today and primed it..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture045.jpg
Some new tools I bought for spraying the BC and CC..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture046.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture047-1.jpg
Here's the BC paint (Sterling Silver)..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture040-1.jpg
Here's how the things looks like after 2 layer of Base Coat..
The FG EGR visor..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture041-1.jpg
Grille..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture044.jpg
Skirts/Grille..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture043-1.jpg
The bumper..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture042-1.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture048.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture049.jpg

I'll be applying the last coat of BC tomorrow and sand it with 1000 grit sand paper and apply the 3 layer of clear coats if weather permit..

[Ivory8g]

damn homie!!! good stuff!

[WhiteGalant]

Did you have to order the paint, or did you get it from the dealer?
And also the primer was done by can right?


Edit: Also the gun that you are spraying the paint with, was it decent, how much did you spend on it?

Edit Again: are you using a urethane base coat? and what type of clear?

As you can see from my sig I need to do some painting

[dknight3]

dude! NICE!!! looks very good, and i bet you got all the supplies for less than it would have costed to get everything painted at the shop, and you get to keep them!

[9G]

nice.

[WhiteGalant]

We need a tutorial!!!

[galant350z]

We need a tutorial!!!

no shit, at the beginning i was like " OK, this guy is doing the jdm conversion, everything looking good but hell i wasnt expecting you paint it yourself, it looks perfect!

[greddy]

Very nice job dude, tutorial or ban! LOL, keep up the good work, can't wait to see finished pics.

[RAZ_76]

Looks good dude.

[99 galant]

wow i was ready to say 2 days until painting, then i saw the painting lol

[airborneparainf82]

Hell yeah! I applaud you for grabbing your balls and stepping up to this challenge. The best way (and with the most pride) is to learn it and do it yourself. I don't know if and how much experience you have in this area, but it looks great so far! Im sure its a great feeling looking at it (especially when it will be done) and saying damn, I did that. Thats how I feel about my headlights and its the greatest feeling! Best of luck and I'm definatly looking forward to seeing the finished product!

[Galante]

Thanks to all the positive feedback guys! I just happen to have free time doing this since I'm on vacation until Oct 3. Honestly this is my first time doing this auto painting project. It's kinda scary at first but just believe that you can do it. I started reading online diy auto paint job where I got the basic skills on how to prep/paint etc.. specially the tools.. I can write a tutorial later if that will be able to help you guys to do diy painting like what I did which really save me a fortune from having a shop do the job for me. And if everything will work fine it's very rewarding for myself. In total I have already spent $500 more less for the tools (HVLP spray gun 1.4m tip and 17 gallon compressor) and paint supplies. If you trust your self enough you can do it then you will. :smt082


Did you have to order the paint, or did you get it from the dealer?
And also the primer was done by can right?


Edit: Also the gun that you are spraying the paint with, was it decent, how much did you spend on it?

Edit Again: are you using a urethane base coat? and what type of clear?

As you can see from my sig I need to do some painting
Now to answer questions quoted, I have the base coat mixed from a local paint supply shop. I gave them the color trim of the car which is A68 for my G. The primer I used are on aerosol can (Urethane flexible primer).

The HVLP (High volume low pressure) spray gun was decent it comes with two guns one for primer which has 1.7m tip and other has 1.4m tip for BC and CC. It also comes w/ air regulator. It is decent but on sale for $55 retail was $125. You can get better spray guns than this but this is worth every penny. When you buy a gun get that one that you can remove the fluid needle. Otherwise you'll buy another set if it gets clogged by paint.

BC is urethane and the clear coat is Acrylic Urethane Clearcoat. Activator is needed to be mixed w/ the clearcoat to harden, mix at 4:1 ratio. :smt115

[Dominicano]

pretty good work you make it look easy, how are you dealing with dust while it dries?

[WhiteGalant]

Is there any type of primer in particular that should be used, I have 4 cans of white sandable primer in my basement right now. and how much paint is that? I have to do a front and rear bumper, how much do you think I would need?

[RAZ_76]

Well guys, sorry to burst your bubble but if your going to do it, do it right. I, myself would not just paint the bumper because you will be able to tell the difference in color shades. What I do and most shops do is paint the front bumper and both fenders. If you just do teh bumper, it will stick out. Just heads up.

[WhiteGalant]

I figured the tone would be off by a little but still...

[Galante]

pretty good work you make it look easy, how are you dealing with dust while it dries?

It's hard to avoid dust since I'm only using my garage as a paint booth but by closing door I'm able to prevent dust at minimum.

[Galante]

Whew! I just finished the clearcoat today afternoon .. Here are some pics! Enjoy!

FG EGR visor..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture001-4.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture028-1.jpg
Grille..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture005-3.jpg
Grille/Bumper..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture027.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture033-1.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture032-1.jpg
Skirts..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture031-1.jpg
The whole gang..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture026.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture029-1.jpg

I'll start polishing and install on Sunday or Monday.. Clearcoat needs atleast 2 days drying time..

[9G]

good job man!

[RAZ_76]

Excellent dude! I have more toy tables from my kids if you need any more, looks like you are running out of tables...:lol: JK messing with you.

[Galante]

Thanks Ray! Actually I am indeed need more tables.. ;)

[greddy]

Fly down to Oregon and paint my bumpers! Lol, good job dude

[WhiteGalant]

Well I know what Im doing with my next paycheck

[glantv699]

stellar paint job, gonna look hot on the G

[Galante]

Fly down to Oregon and paint my bumpers! Lol, good job dude

Sure, send me the plane tickets! lol

[Galante]

Is there any type of primer in particular that should be used, I have 4 cans of white sandable primer in my basement right now. and how much paint is that? I have to do a front and rear bumper, how much do you think I would need?

You have to use flexible primer surfacer. 3 cans is enough. I used 3 can for everything.

[Galante]

I installed the bumper and skirts today without polishing it yet.. Finally here's how she looks!!!!!
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture040-2.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture035-1.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture036-1.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture037-1.jpg

[4g63lover]

looks really good. not good for painting it in the garage your first time, but as in good period. Thats really awesome!!!

[greddy]

Very nicely done!

[RedGalant2k1]

I'm impressed with the good job, and the color matching to the silver. Its a difficult color to nicely color match even for body shops.

[dknight3]

nice, now we are twins :D

[guynlidia2006]

damn.... nice... wanna come and paint my car?

[EATsleepJDM]

awesome good.good luck on the other future plans you have for the car.

[RAZ_76]

It came out great dude.

[guynlidia2006]

are you sure you weren't a painter in another life?

[Galante]

^I know how to paint on Watercolors and Oil but this is my first time to diy auto painting. ;)

Thanks guys to all the compliments! If you have questions shoot me a pm.

I really save a lot of cash from diy the auto painting of my jdm's. $900 savings! So now I think I would be able to get my self some treat like vr4 rear bumper and under spoiler + fender flares.

[whokilledhoughes]

nice

[Galante]

I installed the color matched FG EGR like visor from Cali.. Here's some shot after car wash..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/New%20Style%20VR4/Picture024.jpg

[greddy]

Beautiful, just beautiful.

[dknight3]

you should have got rid of that indentation for the license plate before you painted it, i wish i would have.

[mitsu_vic]

looks great...nice work

[Kenjuro_2]

Great job Dude, Really nice and clean car.

[Galante]

Thanks!

What do you guys think is better for my rear, VR4 bumper w/ under spoilers or the Erebuni rear bumper?

[4g63lover]

Id go with the OEM JDM VR4, unless you plan to put a lip on the front and sideskirts then I would go with the Erebuni.

Car does look nice as is though dude! Great job on the paint! You should hit the radiator core with some black though.

[Galante]

That's what I was thinking a VR4 rear bumper. I don't have any plans of installing a lip since the front is already low. It already have the oem new style vr4 skirts. I think the erebuni would look better w/ other kind of skirts. I noticed that too I should have painted the rad core black. thanks

[platano]

great build thread man. executed very nicely.

[galant808]

Almost speechless,... Its one of the most ilustrated project ive seen in a while, i also got a 8g, i think its more than decent but your's, your work, and everything that went in on your project, you should have consideration on car of the year, builder of the year at least, if there is one... Anyhow, where could i get that grill you got on, i need a new grill on mines,...

[dronesurfboards]

Great job bro! Looks awesome! now just dump that thing 3 inches and add a jdm rear bumper. good luck finding a vr4 rear, even trigg has a hard time finding them.

[01galant01]

great job man.Car looks hella nice

[Galante]

Here's a pic w/ the jdm door visors installed..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/New%20Style%20VR4/Picture009.jpg

[Galante]

Great job bro! Looks awesome! now just dump that thing 3 inches and add a jdm rear bumper. good luck finding a vr4 rear, even trigg has a hard time finding them.

Thanks man! Good thing Trigg was able to find me new style vr4 rears w/ under spoilers. It is on its way here from Japs. I'm still trying to get Sikkens base coat paint for these. I can't wait to paint them, it's fun.

[csj]

Very, very nice work! The only thing missing now is the rear bumper side skirts, like these:

http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/3/web/207000-207999/watermark_207290_77_full.jpg

[IVORY_G]

Man I just went thru all 8 pages of this thread and all I can say is wow great job on the paint and install. Very clean, keep up the good work! :)

[lucap100is]

you did an awesome job, homie.

[Galante]

Again thanks for the compliments guys.

Update: I ordered the VR4 Rears w/ under spoiler from Trigg and was shipped last Saturday. I'm hoping to get them delivered on my door step tom. am Wed so I can start to test fit and prep for paint. Also able to get the Sikkens paint and reducer the other day too.

[RobG]

Amazing job. I enjoyed seeing the progress pictures as it came together.

[keta11]

I know im a noob but when you say converted drum to disc brake? whats really the difference, since i am looking for some good rotors and brake pads, mine is starting to die on me. i want very good brakes

[mrjaydeeone]

I know im a noob but when you say converted drum to disc brake? whats really the difference, since i am looking for some good rotors and brake pads, mine is starting to die on me. i want very good brakes

means converted from the drum brake set up that an I4 comes with to a disc brake set up like the v6 has in the rear. like so
http://s73.photobucket.com/albums/i206/mrjaydeeone/rear%20disc%20brake%20conversion%20December%202006/

[Galante]

The VR4 rear and under spoilers came today afternoon.. here some pics of them..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture005-4.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture006-3.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture007-3.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture004-4.jpg

I'll start to prep them for paint tom. noon.

[Ivory8g]

good stuff dude! I need to get mine.....

[IVORY_G]

Damn man, I wish had the location and means of doing this, Ive just been quoted $500 just to paint and slightly modify my bumper! Wish u were local! LOL!

[Galante]

I can do your bumper if I'm a local, just buy the paint supplies labour is free until i'm professional. lol

[Galante]

Ok some pics of the progress on the vr4 rears.
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture009-3.jpg
When i'm removing the usdm bumper..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture004-5.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture005-5.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture006-4.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture008-3.jpg
my daugther..playing around
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture010-3.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture011-3.jpg
after sanding..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture012-2.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture013-2.jpg
Me checking.. after wet sanding dried..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture014-1.jpg

[IceDouTGaLanT]

wow looks great bro!! i still need to order my rear splats. I so wish u were local then i wouldn't be multi colored haha

[RAZ_76]

Looking good dude, now you going to have to push the exhaust up just a little.

[Galante]

wow looks great bro!! i still need to order my rear splats. I so wish u were local then i wouldn't be multi colored haha

I wish too so I can help and get more practice ;)

Ray, I'll push the muff up after paint is done. Good thing u noticed it.

So here some new pics after they were primed and sanded. Tom. they are ready for basecoat and clear coat.
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture017.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture016-1.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture019.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture020.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture021.jpg

I'll have to heat the bottom right of the bumper to push it up to where it should.

[guynlidia2006]

the bumper you are putting on looks alot like the bumper u had, minus the add on pieces you have, whats the difference between the two bumpers?

[Ivory8g]

the bottom lip that goes over the muffler is longer so it matches up with the skirts and the underskirts for the rear bumper helps clean it all up to make it flush

[Galante]

Thanks Ivory8g! ;)

[guynlidia2006]

oh ok... cause they are very simular... all i know is i cant wait to see the finished product... Is the process eaiser for you this time since you have already done this once before? (painting i mean)

[guynlidia2006]

glad to see your getting your monney worth out of your kids tables, loil.. j/k

[Dominicano]

is that the 98+ vr4 rear you got? so you get to keep your rear bumpuer support.

[Galante]

oh ok... cause they are very simular... all i know is i cant wait to see the finished product... Is the process eaiser for you this time since you have already done this once before? (painting i mean)

Well I think it would be better this time. I learned from little mistake from my previous painting for the front and will try improve on them this time around.

[Galante]

is that the 98+ vr4 rear you got? so you get to keep your rear bumpuer support.

Yes they are. Right, but I removed the styro on front of the support to make it to fit.

[dknight3]

oh ok... cause they are very simular... all i know is i cant wait to see the finished product... Is the process eaiser for you this time since you have already done this once before? (painting i mean)
it dont stick out the back of the car a foot. lol

oh yea and good job galante! i cant wait to see it done man.

[Ivory8g]

Thanks Ivory8g! ;)

No prob bro

[galant808]

howdy, my car is a 03 es galant,...do u think your grill could fit on my car, or did u make any modification on your grill when you hung it...

https://www.thegalantcenter.org/picture.php?albumid=16&pictureid=224

[Galante]

^You have to do modifications but you need jdm heads. Pm me your questions.

[Galante]

Today was a busy day. For no reason my compressor suddenly died on me while spraying 2nd coat of base. I had it replaced w/ a new one. So I completed spraying basecoat and clear this pm. Here are some pics. Ready to install hopefully tom.

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture035-2.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture036-2.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture037-2.jpg

[Ivory8g]

nice dude! show pics of the underskirt install!! you have to drill holes no?

[airborneparainf82]

oh dang! looking good. were you not able to get that part of the bumper bent back up on the right side?

[WhiteGalant]

well you're just poppin this shit out now one after the other. lol

[Galante]

nice dude! show pics of the underskirt install!! you have to drill holes no?

We'll do. I dont think I have to drill holes since the 3 mudguard holes fit directly to the under skirt holes. Plus I'd be using double tape on the top edge.

[Galante]

oh dang! looking good. were you not able to get that part of the bumper bent back up on the right side?

No yet on that side. I'll use a heat gun to do that later.

[airborneparainf82]

install and pics!!! :)

[QnzMostWanted]

there's no drillign required, the JDM rear has little holes for hte extensions to fit into, everything bolts and lines up as the OEM would, the extensions go where the cap was by the fender wells and those holes line up perfectly, gotta love the JDM rear, its so smexy

[Ivory8g]

wow really? never knew it lines up so perfectly.....hmm I wonder if all the different styles are all like that? either way I cant wait till its installed dude!

[00galantguy]

cant wait to see it on there! your doing an awesome job bro!

[Galante]

Ok. Today is the final day of my conversion (started to get cold here already). Beside my sister in law will be coming tonight from Philippines. Here some pics of the VR4 rear installed. I still need to push the bottom right of the bumper up a bit.

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture040-3.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture041-2.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture042-2.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture039-2.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture045-1.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture043-2.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/New%20Style%20VR4/Picture049.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/New%20Style%20VR4/Picture048.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/New%20Style%20VR4/Picture051.jpg

[RAZ_76]

You did beautiful dude. You should be proud of yourself and also go to school, get a license and do this professionally because you have it dude.

[Ivory8g]

*Humping Galante's Car*

[airborneparainf82]

damn. well done man, well done!

[Da_silvagride]

I want to put my bumper on too! I will need some help soon as I get my headlights in if you don't mind. Where did you get your rear bumper from? Trigg?

[Da_silvagride]

In this picture it looks like an E46 M3 and a 5 series BMW
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture044-1.jpg

http://www.usimotors.com/pics/10532-17.JPG

http://www.northpointemotorcars.com/images/Image/BMW_530I_1211.jpg

[Galante]

I want to put my bumper on too! I will need some help soon as I get my headlights in if you don't mind. Where did you get your rear bumper from? Trigg?

No problem bro. Yes I got them from him.

[IVORY_G]

Damn dude this car looks sick! If you were remotely close I would pay you to paint my car too! Great job, I'm so jealous that I don't have time or facilities to do this. U just need to raise up your muffler now, and lower the rear suspension a Lil' more.

[Galante]

Thanks Ivory_G! I plan to get a set of D2's so I can lower the car more. I'm on AGX and S Tech's now.

[csj]

In this picture it looks like an E46 M3 and a 5 series BMW
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture044-1.jpg

http://www.usimotors.com/pics/10532-17.JPG

http://www.northpointemotorcars.com/images/Image/BMW_530I_1211.jpg

Nah, the G looks much better than the beemer!

(Never been a fan of BMW's, though...)

[Galante]

Sweet!

[Galante]

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/New%20Style%20VR4/Picture053.jpg

[RedGalant2k1]

Man you need some fender flares...lol

Great work bro, great work.

[Galante]

Thanks Dave! Ordered flares from 305 8g. But will not be able to have them painted and installed this year due to cold weather started here.

[RAZ_76]

Thanks Dave! Ordered flares from 305 8g. But will not be able to have them painted and installed this year due to cold weather started here.


Yes you can. Buy couple of space heaters and that should warm up the garage. The paint process and paint will not know the difference. I've painted in my garage while outside temp was 20 degrees. Also, paint the radiator support black and it will look better.

[Galante]

Thanks Ray. I'll try to paint the flares as soon as it get's here. The only problem is that I'm getting lazy to work out on cold weather. ;)

[Galante]

before and after pic..:smt071 :smt072
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/Past_Present.jpg

[greddy]

I like the one on the left better personally.....




















LOL, just kidding, the conversion is so much nicer.

[Galante]

^Thanks Gred.
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/fender_flares.jpg

[greddy]

Nice, are they already color matched to your car?

[Galante]

Trigg ordered them on silver as it is on the pic, I hope it matched. The used jdm side mirrors did matched when they came in silver.

[greddy]

How much didu pay for it all?

[Zonox]

me like the angel eyes=) realy cool!!

[guynlidia2006]

^Thanks Gred.
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/fender_flares.jpg

thouse came in from the group buy or someone else?

[99 galant]

those came from Trig.

[Galante]

How much didu pay for it all?

Don't ask. ;)

[IceDouTGaLanT]

please post how to install those flares, it would save me alotttt of money if i could do those my self =)

[Galante]

No problem. I'll try to install them over the weekend. I'm back to work today.

[Ivory8g]

i too am wanting to know how to install these so I will be looking for the install pics :)

[airborneparainf82]

detailed pics along the way! :)

[greddy]

Don't be silly guys, it's not hard to install the flares, all you need is a hot glue gun and a can of spray paint, duh!

[Galante]

I'm still waiting for the flares to be delivered. The pic I showed was the pic from Trigg when he recieved it there.

[Galante]

Don't be silly guys, it's not hard to install the flares, all you need is a hot glue gun and a can of spray paint, duh!

Hot glue gun? I'd probably use something else like double adhesive tape and secure it with screws. I don't want it to fell off easily.

[greddy]

Hot glue gun? I'd probably use something else like double adhesive tape and secure it with screws. I don't want it to fell off easily.

I was kidding, just fyi lol

[airborneparainf82]

your such an ass Greddy! ;)

Galante. Can't WAIT to see these on your car!! Im jelous tho... fucking Jesus lol

[greddy]

fucking Jesus lol

x2

[Galante]

X3

[Galante]

The flares I got which came in Silver (new) didn't match the color of my car so it has to come off and get repainted. I'll do them next summer I guess.

[Galante]

I don't think I can wait for next summer.. Some pics after sanding..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture4029.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture4028.jpg
I ran out of primer for the rears..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture4030.jpg

[Ivory8g]

I sure as hell know I couldnt wait!

[Da_silvagride]

PICs please twin. :)

[9G]

sweet. let us know how the install go too.

[Galante]

Yeah, for sure. However, snow started to fall yesterday. I doubt if I can finish the install this season. I probably will next summer instead.

[Galante]

Got the jdm tails today and had them installed! It fixes my problem w/ the remote starter.
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/New%20Style%20VR4/Picture4102.jpg

[RedGalant2k1]

Are the flares on?

[IVORY_G]

Got the jdm tails today and had them installed! It fixes my problem w/ the remote starter.
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/New%20Style%20VR4/Picture4102.jpg

How does getting the JDM Tails fix a problem with your remote starter?

[RAZ_76]

How does getting the JDM Tails fix a problem with your remote starter?

It doesn't, that's just the excuse he gave his wife so he can get it his way....:lol:

[Galante]

You think like me Ray! lmao!

My remote starter didn't start when I have no tails installed. After installing the new one it works.

[Galante]

Are the flares on?

I have not finished painting the flares yet. Not until next summer though.

[boondocks95]

Nah, the G looks much better than the beemer!

(Never been a fan of BMW's, though...)

i concur

[IVORY_G]

It doesn't, that's just the excuse he gave his wife so he can get it his way....:lol:

LOL!


You think like me Ray! lmao!

My remote starter didn't start when I have no tails installed. After installing the new one it works.

Oh ok cool.

[Galante]

Actually this was the same odd problem that qnz had on her baby w/ out the tails installed.

[Stewi]

keep up the good work man

[E_Emerson88]

so what are your plans after you get the flares installed?

[RAZ_76]

so what are your plans after you get the flares installed?

He's not. He's selling them.