Galantegz: Project Thread [Archive]

galantegz

05-16-2011, 10:08 PM

I've been looking forward for this opportunity to happen and finally time permitted me to do so. School has come to an end for this semester and I don't think I'm taking summer classes. So, its time for the G to shine. My G at the moment does need a lot of attention as well as TLC. My main focus this time around will be finishing the JDM Old Style Side Skirts, Rear Bumper, Back Up Sensor, Custom Fog Lights, Exhaust, Brakes, and Interior stuff.

I made this presentation through PPT slide show and imported as an image. I do apologize in advance due to a lot of black spaces around the contexts and images. But my intention is to deliver a vivid history of my one and only daily driver and serves as a motivation on a day to day basis. I can't go anywhere without it. You know how that goes. Hopefully, you enjoy browsing through and feel free to drop me some comments or suggestions.

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beam514

05-16-2011, 10:39 PM

Wow, nice set up you have going here. I didn't know you got Evo VIII wheels either. Looking good.

keith6110

05-16-2011, 10:53 PM

Damn, I didn't know any of this was going on with your g. Love it so far man!

IVORY_G

05-16-2011, 11:13 PM

Nice! I wouldve had to kick some ass at that tire shop though, thats jacked up! Did they compensate you?

o1naturalhigh

05-16-2011, 11:37 PM

so you gonna finally wire up the folding mirrors to fold??

galantegz

05-17-2011, 10:37 AM

Wow, nice set up you have going here. I didn't know you got Evo VIII wheels either. Looking good.
Thanks a lot Adrian! Although the old wheels where super light I did get tired of the 16" GF-1's not from rolling on 'em, but it's a bitch cleaning every single corners and spokes.

Damn, I didn't know any of this was going on with your g. Love it so far man!
It has been going on for a while I just never had the chance to post every time I work on projects. There still more stuff to come and I'll hit you with another surprise bro. Haha

Nice! I wouldve had to kick some ass at that tire shop though, thats jacked up! Did they compensate you?
They did in fact compensate me by changing the studs on all four corners. I wanted to kick some serious ass but I kinda held myself together.

so you gonna finally wire up the folding mirrors to fold??
I'm finally going to wire up the folding mirrors and high-beams. Let me know when you want to start with your rear disk conversion too.

Isaurio

05-17-2011, 10:51 AM

Very nice

galantegz

05-17-2011, 10:52 AM

Here's a little something-something for the summer look:

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Galantman03

05-17-2011, 11:16 AM

Dang dude nice build! I like ^that pic

o1naturalhigh

05-17-2011, 12:38 PM

I'm finally going to wire up the folding mirrors and high-beams. Let me know when you want to start with your rear disk conversion too.waiting to talk to ace's sister so i can finish up painting her house. we'll see what's up.

M-Rod

05-17-2011, 12:46 PM

nice car!

galantegz

05-17-2011, 04:17 PM

Very nice
Thanks Isaurio!

Dang dude nice build! I like ^that pic
I appreciate it. I worked hard on putting it all together. It's not so easy to remember everything what I've done in the car so I went back tracked every picture and used the date as a reference.

waiting to talk to ace's sister so i can finish up painting her house. we'll see what's up.
Cool bro. Just let me know I'll be next door to Ace's pad.

nice car!
Thank you.

Predat-R

05-17-2011, 04:23 PM

galantegz

05-17-2011, 04:37 PM

great build the car is really clean, like it. The cool points though had to go to how ur build thread is layed out with pics all on point portfolio style very pro look, creative ................. props.

I really appreciate that man. I used PowerPoint to lay out all images and texts then saved them as PDF file. Once PDF'd, I captured every single slide then turned them into JPEG's. Uploaded them in TinyPics and from then it was just a matter of copy and paste. Shhh! And that my friend is the secret ingredients of creating it with style. You should try it yourself. A lot of work involved but it sure paid off.

wetamup2k3g

05-17-2011, 05:17 PM

Nice build, fam, very creative layout, you guys make me really want a silver G.

E_Emerson88

05-17-2011, 05:45 PM

looks good

galantegz

05-17-2011, 08:29 PM

Nice build, fam, very creative layout, you guys make me really want a silver G.

Thank you. It's so weird that I wanted my car painted the same exterior color like yours.

looks good
Thanks man.

polishmafia

05-17-2011, 09:13 PM

Looks really good. I just wish you would have posted full high-res pics!

Stewi

05-17-2011, 09:45 PM

Looks great man. I love the attention to detail.

galantegz

05-18-2011, 12:45 AM

Looks really good. I just wish you would have posted full high-res pics!

Thanks bro. I could've done that but I typically use either my iPhone or my fiance's Canon Powershot when I do projects like before. I do have a DSLR which I mainly utilize and shoot to achieve professional result. Bottomline, I don't like using DSLR when it's time to get down and dirty. I'll try it next time for my other future mods.

Looks great man. I love the attention to detail.

Thanks bro. I'm glad you caught that... but my g is not as fast or detailed like your g (big fan). Unless, you meant the presentation of the build.
hard work + inspiration = *bling*.

dronesurfboards

05-19-2011, 12:36 PM

Car has come a long way bro! Good stuff! i havent done anything with mine in awhile. Still love the Galant though. Cant beat the gas mileage on it with the soaring gas prices!

G-code88

05-19-2011, 06:14 PM

Very nice!

galantegz

05-19-2011, 06:14 PM

Car has come a long way bro! Good stuff! i havent done anything with mine in awhile. Still love the Galant though. Cant beat the gas mileage on it with the soaring gas prices!

Even myself couldn't believed with the full metamorphosis it went through. I still don't think it's completely done. So, I'm preparing myself to add more good stuff in the beginning of summer. I still can't find shrouds and brackets for the fogs to be installed. I got a little something in my mind that will give the car more of a distinctive (different) attitude compare to having the traditional VR4 look. You're right about gas prices these days. It's just "redonkeylous!"

galantegz

06-15-2011, 11:23 AM

JDM Old Style Side Skirts: WIP
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Look ma, NO GAPS!
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JDM Rear Bumper: WIP
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Dyed OEM Fabric Door Panels to a nice attractive red color
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Look at what Lucap brought me from Trigg's paradise: Fog lamps, Brackets and Shrouds.
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Before JDM Fog Lights install:
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Removed home made mesh:
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Lights off!
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Lights on!
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Painted Shrouds Satin Black:
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Here's Lucap doing his future mod on my trunk. Droool!
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Next on TOP 10 to do lists:
1. Prepped Sides, Rear and Spoiler
2. Paint Sides, Rear and Spoiler
3. Wire up mirrors to fold
4. Install H1 bulbs
5. Wire up Tweeters
6. Paint Radio Bezel
7. Install newly improved door panels
8. Clean Devin inside and out
9. Claybar exterior
10. Take her for a spin!

o1naturalhigh

06-15-2011, 11:59 AM

Next on TOP 11 to do lists:
1. Prepped Sides, Rear and Spoiler
2. Paint Sides, Rear and Spoiler
3. Wire up mirrors to fold
4. Install H1 bulbs
5. Wire up Tweeters
6. Paint Radio Bezel
7. Install newly improved door panels
8. Clean Devin inside and out
9. Claybar exterior
10. Take her for a spin!
11. Give Chris the car to keep for free.;)

coming across nicely. :D

Galantman03

06-15-2011, 12:03 PM

^ lol good one chris.. looks good man. little advice, be really careful when you put the side skirts on when they are painted, I ended up breaking off alot of the gaps that I filled in when I put the drivers side back on and tightened it down... I was so pissed lol

galantegz

06-15-2011, 04:56 PM

;)

coming across nicely. :D

The title should've been "Top 11" Chris. Ha-ha. Thanks bro!

^ lol good one chris.. looks good man. little advice, be really careful when you put the side skirts on when they are painted, I ended up breaking off alot of the gaps that I filled in when I put the drivers side back on and tightened it down... I was so pissed lol

Thanks bro! I'll take your word for it. I will be cautious reinstalling them. I know for sure that it will not crack or chipped because I used some special aircraft shtuff.

beam514

06-15-2011, 05:01 PM

very nice fitment. Everything looks great!

wetamup2k3g

06-15-2011, 05:39 PM

Good stuff, bruh!

finald8ta

06-15-2011, 06:32 PM

is that licence plate thingy from a mirage, looks great bro

Corey2kG

06-15-2011, 06:35 PM

Sick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stewi

06-15-2011, 06:46 PM

LOL... I meant attention to detail like you take your time to get things right. Don't be fooled, my car was the biggest POS there was 5 or 6 years ago. Up until 2008 my car was like 5 different colors. It takes time, you have to start somewhere. For me, im glad it all happened the way it did, it was a journey that I enjoyed taking and the knowledge gained in doing it has come to help others get it done easier and without wasting money or time on stuff trying to figure it out.

IVORY_G

06-15-2011, 07:29 PM

Looks good! I was contemplating doing my shrouds in satin black also to match my wheels, but Im still on the fence right now. Nice work ;)

galantegz

06-15-2011, 11:08 PM

very nice fitment. Everything looks great!

So far it's off to a good start with the Side Skirts project. Rey is the man trimming the sides initially to fit the USDM 8G.

Good stuff, bruh!

It really is some good stuff and I'm learning a lot auto body work/repair techniques.

is that licence plate thingy from a mirage, looks great bro

Yes, indeed... came off of a VR4. Lucap did some minor modifications to it today. Sorry Rey but that thing's gonna have to stay.

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LOL... I meant attention to detail like you take your time to get things right. Don't be fooled, my car was the biggest POS there was 5 or 6 years ago. Up until 2008 my car was like 5 different colors. It takes time, you have to start somewhere. For me, im glad it all happened the way it did, it was a journey that I enjoyed taking and the knowledge gained in doing it has come to help others get it done easier and without wasting money or time on stuff trying to figure it out.

This is exactly what Cali and Lucap advised me in taking this journey. You're definitely right about taking the time in to getting things right in the first place. I do have some plans in the future changing the color of the car, but I'm taking small steps completing tiny mods or projects and enjoyed it at the same time. I totally agree with you on money and time ratio.

Looks good! I was contemplating doing my shrouds in satin black also to match my wheels, but Im still on the fence right now. Nice work ;)

Thanks man. As per Stewi's comments, find the right moment and have fun with it.

lucap100is

06-16-2011, 10:48 PM

is that licence plate thingy from a mirage, looks great bro

trigg gave this to me when i went to japan and it's for JDM galants. do you think it will look good in CF?

Galantman03

06-16-2011, 11:00 PM

^heck yeah!

zobgel

06-17-2011, 02:27 AM

Looks good bro! Keep the pics coming!

Stewi

06-17-2011, 04:41 PM

trigg gave this to me when i went to japan and it's for JDM galants. do you think it will look good in CF?

Interesting. It would look great in CF, too bad my CF Trunk is Euro spec, wont work for me.

dronesurfboards

06-18-2011, 10:52 PM

Looking good bro! I gotta stop by and check out the progress when im free. are you gonna make it to MOD this year?

galantegz

07-12-2011, 09:54 PM

Next on TOP 10 to do lists: UPDATED
1. Prepped Sides, Rear and Spoiler [Checked]
2. Paint Sides, Rear and Spoiler [Checked]
3. Wire up mirrors to fold [Not Yet]
4. Install H1 bulbs [Checked]
5. Wire up Tweeters [Not yet but installed]
6. Paint Radio Bezel [Checked]
7. Install newly improved door panels [Checked]
8. Clean Devin inside and out [Only outside and needs vacuuming]
9. Claybar exterior [Pending]
10. Take her for a spin! [Checked]

I will post some pics later. I'm currently editing MOD '11 pics and those will be up soon too.

IVORY_G

07-12-2011, 10:59 PM

Sounds good! Cant wait to see pix! You'll prob need your own thread for all the pix you took! Lol!

galantegz

07-12-2011, 11:11 PM

Sounds good! Cant wait to see pix! You'll prob need your own thread for all the pix you took! Lol!

I took almost 450 pics that day... but i'm choosing the best ones including your sexy G. Imagine editing that many photos. Plus, on top of that I'm very picky. I'll try to post maybe half tonight.

Here's a little preview:

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Dang!

IVORY_G

07-13-2011, 01:09 AM

I took almost 450 pics that day... but i'm choosing the best ones including your sexy G. Imagine editing that many photos. Plus, on top of that I'm very picky. I'll try to post maybe half tonight.

Here's a little preview:

http://i53.tinypic.com/ayvn8i.jpg

Dang!

WOW, Thats alot of pix! Thx bro! Your car was looking really good too. And thats an awesome pic :)

E_Emerson88

07-13-2011, 04:38 AM

wheres mine? =\

galantegz

07-13-2011, 09:06 AM

Here's yours dude...

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IVORY_G

07-13-2011, 09:40 AM

Here's yours dude...

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All I can see is my "Bling Bling" on my finger taking over the whole picture! FTW! LOL! J/K!

E_Emerson88

07-13-2011, 03:25 PM

All I can see is my "Bling Bling" on my finger taking over the whole picture! FTW! LOL! J/K!

so whats your boss' email so i can send this to him Will? lol

beam514

07-13-2011, 11:52 PM

man Darwin you got that ish painted so fast.. lol

galantegz

07-14-2011, 12:46 AM

so whats your boss' email so i can send this to him Will? lol

Haha... LOL.

man Darwin you got that ish painted so fast.. lol

Just like what I said to Ally on the other thread that I wasn't quite sure If all the parts were going to be painted on time prior to MOD. Whew! Fortunately, my friend Earl Scheib hooked it all up within 12 hours. It was like doing a heart surgery in the OR while I was transporting them from the shop to my house and it was even nerve wracking during the actual installation.

IVORY_G

07-14-2011, 01:20 AM

so whats your boss' email so i can send this to him Will? lol

Hater! LOL!

IVORY_G

07-14-2011, 01:23 AM

Just like what I said to Ally on the other thread that I wasn't quite sure If all the parts were going to be painted on time prior to MOD. Whew! Fortunately, my friend Earl Scheib hooked it all up within 12 hours. It was like doing a heart surgery in the OR while I was transporting them from the shop to my house and it was even nerve wracking during the actual installation.

Wow! That was an Earl Scheib paint job? I usually can tell the difference but not on that one; that was a really good paint job. Im surprised...

galantegz

07-14-2011, 04:02 AM

Wow! That was an Earl Scheib paint job? I usually can tell the difference but not on that one; that was a really good paint job. Im surprised...

I did all the preparations myself. Lots of back breaking repair and sanding. I'm giving these parts extra 2 weeks before I buff everything to smooth.

IVORY_G

07-14-2011, 09:26 AM

I did all the preparations myself. Lots of back breaking repair and sanding. I'm giving these parts extra 2 weeks before I buff everything to smooth.

Good job! They did a good job of colormatching too. Did they use an integrated clear coat? Or a separate base coat and clear coat? In the past Ive known them to only use the integrated clear coat, which you cannot color-sand...

galantegz

07-17-2011, 03:48 PM

Good job! They did a good job of colormatching too. Did they use an integrated clear coat? Or a separate base coat and clear coat? In the past Ive known them to only use the integrated clear coat, which you cannot color-sand...

It's a base coat clear coat deal. They could've done a better job prepping the parts and I'm assuming that's not their specialty. I did my best on the preparation part but I ran out of time.

galantegz

08-17-2011, 08:08 PM

I haven't seen that much 8G equipped with roof rack for their bikes, surfboards or anything that you can possibly put on top of the car. So, I bought a new INNO Gutterless Mount System, SU Fit Hook, 48" Thule Load Bars and Thule lockable fork mounted carriers (excluding the fairing) for the G and I'm totally digging the look with or without the bikes, and it actually does serve the purpose of buying them. My fiancé and I are now able to go biking everyday after school and work. The coolest thing about this rack is that it can actually be installed in her 2007 Toyota Corolla S just needs a fit kit specific for the car.

Here it is:
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http://i51.tinypic.com/23mlo95.jpg

In advance, please don't tell me that I should buy a truck to carry my bikes. I like how this car saves gas. Peace!

keith6110

08-17-2011, 08:28 PM

Hey, you should buy a truck for erm... nvm =)

lol, you're car looks real good man. I didn't notice the new paint til just now in the pics above.

galantegz

08-17-2011, 08:35 PM

Hey, you should buy a truck for erm... nvm =)

lol, you're car looks real good man. I didn't notice the new paint til just now in the pics above.

I actually changed my mind... I should get a truck.
NOT!!!
Haha. Thanks Keith. I'm looking forward you winning the COTM. I still need to vote but I don't think its necessary at all.

oakrdrs187

08-18-2011, 01:55 AM

Here it is:
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Fap.

Sup, SoCal in the house... She looks hawt.

IVORY_G

08-19-2011, 02:23 AM

Sweet! Man Ive been contemplating this for a while for the same reason, I want to be able to transport my bikes with my G, but didnt wanna look like a "Honda fan boi". But it looks good on ur G, I just might try it when I get some extra dough...

beam514

08-19-2011, 02:38 AM

blah I have wanted a legit bike rack for sooo long. For now, the back seat will have to fit my road bike lol

oh and I have sort of the same sentiments as Will, regarding the "fan-boi" thing

galantegz

08-19-2011, 11:32 AM

Fap.

Sup, SoCal in the house... She looks hawt.

Paper Towel? Haha! Thanks bro.

Sweet! Man Ive been contemplating this for a while for the same reason, I want to be able to transport my bikes with my G, but didnt wanna look like a "Honda fan boi". But it looks good on ur G, I just might try it when I get some extra dough...

I was a Honda fanatic before and I think I still am (I want my EK9 back for my back up ride). Installing a bike rack wasn't the reason to become one "Honda Fan Boi" though. I've been seeing a lot of Honda's that are equipped with this unit (of course they gotta be slammed to the ground and has to be THULE or Yakima brand), but I never seen one with the bike on it. Most of 'em are just posers and going for the look. To tell you the truth it just looks way better on our G's bro.

blah I have wanted a legit bike rack for sooo long. For now, the back seat will have to fit my road bike lol

oh and I have sort of the same sentiments as Will, regarding the "fan-boi" thing

I don't see anything wrong you putting a bike rack on your G. Remember, you do ride a bike bro. For the meanwhile, just have those easy-off wheel(s) stored in your back seat. I was like that but eventually got tired taking both wheels off and avoid scratching the door panels/plastics while I carefully store the frame in the back seat. Pain in the A**. Don't get grease on your seats man.