Cleaned the car, thought I'd take pictures

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08-27-2005, 03:06 PM
carotman

Cleaned the car, thought I'd take pictures

Last Thursday, I cleaned the car and waxed it. It turned out good so I just went to an abandoned road and took picutres. It was near sunset outside and the camera didn't seem to like the fact that I didn't have a stand. Oh well, it gives you a general idea of what the Carotmobile looks now. I got a new front bumper :D

http://carotman.no-ip.com:8888/album/aout2005_1.jpg
http://carotman.no-ip.com:8888/album/aout2005_2.jpg

I got new CAI fittings. I prefer them blue over the red that I had before.
http://carotman.no-ip.com:8888/album/aout2005_3.jpg
http://carotman.no-ip.com:8888/album/aout2005_4.jpg

You can clearly see the big intake manifold on that picture.
http://carotman.no-ip.com:8888/album/aout2005_5.jpg
http://carotman.no-ip.com:8888/album/aout2005_6.jpg

I like the effect the camera filter gave to the laurel blue paint. Gota love that color!
http://carotman.no-ip.com:8888/album/aout2005_7.jpg
http://carotman.no-ip.com:8888/album/aout2005_8.jpg

Enjoy!
08-27-2005, 03:29 PM
Vanilla Sky

not bad, bustedblue, i mean carotman.
08-27-2005, 03:46 PM
frankie89

i love that engine bay.....hotness carotman, so fresh and so clean....
08-27-2005, 04:03 PM
gfrg88

love your car dude, nice job:rockon:
08-27-2005, 04:03 PM
gp02a0083

i want that engine in my hatch lol
08-27-2005, 05:08 PM
bobafett

are u liking the topend with that intake manifold?
08-27-2005, 05:48 PM
carotman

Like they say : http://www.mcdonalds.com/images/global_splash/arch.jpg
08-27-2005, 05:53 PM
TheWatcher

:thumbup:
08-27-2005, 06:12 PM
Andrew

Hey Carotman, the car looks great...only thing is though, looks like you got a little carried away when you scrubbed the license plate! You scrubbed the damned numbers right off it! LOL

Why do people do that BTW?
08-27-2005, 06:29 PM
Legend_master

lookin good man, are you thinking of lowering it? If so that would look hot, keep up the good work. :rockon:
08-27-2005, 07:17 PM
carotman

it's already lowered in fact (1.5 inch neuspeed springs) I wanted to get a 2 inch drop but I wonder if it will be worth the hassle.

My rear emblem was inspired by the JDM Accord coupe emblem

http://www.shopresponse.com/eb/accord_coupeeb.jpg
08-27-2005, 07:23 PM
Legend_master

Quote:

Originally Posted by carotman

it's already lowered in fact (1.5 inch neuspeed springs) I wanted to get a 2 inch drop but I wonder if it will be worth the hassle.

:uh: I thought the back looked like it had been lowered, but I wasent sure if that was from the 17's being on there or not. IMO I think the car would look great with less front wheel gap, but I am not sure that a 2" would do the job. Dont get me wrong the car still looks great so no complaints here.

P.S. keep in mind that I am a fan of no wheel gap.
08-27-2005, 08:08 PM
88accordalltheway

looks good as always, keep up the good work!
08-27-2005, 10:03 PM
mykwikcoupe

I must say the only car i can stare at and think those plain dx bumpers look so nice. Im gonna have to strip mine. Looks great. Is that the 88-91 lude dc sport header? How hard was the intake to retro fit
08-28-2005, 03:21 AM
Coroncho80

Very nice engine bay - Clean Clean!
08-28-2005, 04:28 AM
TheWatcher

Carotman,

What car care products do you use?

Looking at your car has inspired me to clean my car (right after Hawaii wins the LLWS on Sunday :lol: ).

TIA.

Peace.
08-28-2005, 07:04 AM
carotman

I use Mother's Carnauba cleaning wax for everyday use. It's a carnauba wax that has a built-in cleaner. It works fast and will give you a nice finish.

I have the Meguiar's 3 step product that works really well too. You can do it like 2 times a year to make sure the paint is removed from the contaminants.

You can also use the plastic polish and to the taillights ans turn signals. This will give them a totally new shine!

I also bought a claybar that I will probably use soon. Just have to find some spare time to work on the car.

If you want some tips, go to this page, it gives you nice tricks to make your car look good!
http://www.detailguide.com/
08-28-2005, 01:12 PM
TheWatcher

Thanks Carotman.

Which plastic polish do you use? I have some 303 Aerospace I can use. I use the 303 mainly for the interior. So I already have a use for the 303, and I wouldn't mind buying a dedicated plastic polish for the taillights/black trim. Did you use Forever Black on the bumper/trim? Bumper looks very black.

I think I am going to wash the car and use a quick detailer.

Peace.
08-28-2005, 02:04 PM
carotman

I used the forever black on the rear bumper and front lip only. The side moldings and front bumper are basicaly new. I'm surprised on how that forever black thing wholds up well.

The plastic polish I use is the Meguiar's Plastic Polish. I guess that the Mother's or 3M brand would work just as fine.
08-28-2005, 05:53 PM
Mike89Accordcom

Looks great Carot. Glad to see a few of the oldschool people still around taking care of their cars...
08-28-2005, 10:51 PM
Busted_Blue

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanilla Sky

not bad, bustedblue, i mean carotman.

ha!

Anyways, clean man. Always love your car. Definitely one of the best laurel blue cars out there ;)
08-29-2005, 01:54 AM
maxoutracer

i always loved this accord, one of my best!
08-29-2005, 09:20 AM
carotman

Laurel blue is the best color. Easy to maintain and easy to make it shine. They make a perfect sleeper car :D
08-30-2005, 08:18 PM
carotman

Oh, I forgot to take a picture of the folding mirrors hehe..

Oh well, next time.

I also have to install the JDM map light.
08-30-2005, 08:45 PM
TheWatcher

Quote:

Originally Posted by carotman

Oh, I forgot to take a picture of the folding mirrors hehe..

Oh well, next time.

I also have to install the JDM map light.

And the digital gauge, if you ever found the box to get it working. :)

Peace.
06-19-2006, 07:59 PM
TWOLOUDNPROUD

Re: Cleaned the car, thought I'd take pictures

A Bump for all to see one more Time It one sweet accord
06-20-2006, 04:26 PM
gfrg88

Re: Cleaned the car, thought I'd take pictures

hey i just noticed you have a stock fpr, doesnt your car go lean with all the things youve done to your car????
06-20-2006, 04:37 PM
killa_16

Re: Cleaned the car, thought I'd take pictures

beutiful
06-20-2006, 04:39 PM
crazykamper

Re: Cleaned the car, thought I'd take pictures

very nice and clean looking!! how are the bumper lights wired as (stock blinkers, all time running and blinker? or just fog style...) if its on as an auxiliry, can u take a pic for me?? im curious how it would look on my car.... thanks.
06-20-2006, 04:46 PM
gfrg88

Re: Cleaned the car, thought I'd take pictures

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazykamper

very nice and clean looking!! how are the bumper lights wired as (stock blinkers, all time running and blinker? or just fog style...) if its on as an auxiliry, can u take a pic for me?? im curious how it would look on my car.... thanks.

heres a pic of my car with them as aux lights ]http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/5...02101og.th.jpg[
06-20-2006, 06:42 PM
Hash_man_Se_i

Re: Cleaned the car, thought I'd take pictures

Car looks fantastic. I love laurel blue.
06-20-2006, 07:01 PM
L3G10N

Re: Cleaned the car, thought I'd take pictures

looks like a gay car, just like it's driver. Called the car doudounne... need to be gay for sure lLOLOLOLL

Always love you Carot... heu, your car I mean :)
06-21-2006, 05:00 AM
carotman

Re: Cleaned the car, thought I'd take pictures

Quote:

Originally Posted by gfrg88

hey i just noticed you have a stock fpr, doesnt your car go lean with all the things youve done to your car????

Well Maybe. I'll get a wideband soon to check this out.

Legion, you know I love you too LOL