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Thread: Granite's LXi 4Dr Update Thread

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    Granite's LXi 4Dr Update Thread

    Figured I would start an update thread today as I removed the lip of my car.
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    and put it in its proper place! lol:


    Before removing the lip I also removed a spoiler that the previous owner had put on!
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    And yes as you have noticed I also added a high flow muffler to give it a nice deep tone.

    Thanks for all your opinions on how a 3gee should look



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    Re: Granite's LXi 4Dr Update Thread

    Good job on the dericeifying, now take care of that rust!
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    Re: Granite's LXi 4Dr Update Thread

    Yay for removing the Home Depot Lip

    Car Looks Good, Just make sure to start on that rust ASAP
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    Re: Granite's LXi 4Dr Update Thread

    Yeah, I will start on rust right after I take care of a short list of mechanical probs. I gotta replace 2 or 3 sensors, a Tie rod is loose so I'm just going to put a new 1 in, and I also have a warped brake drum in the back. Thanks ^_^

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    Re: Granite's LXi 4Dr Update Thread

    did that fix work for you?

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    Re: Granite's LXi 4Dr Update Thread

    Did what fix work for me? The lip removal did, looks better to me

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    Re: Granite's LXi 4Dr Update Thread

    cleaning the sensor.

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    Re: Granite's LXi 4Dr Update Thread

    Ah, that I haven't done yet but I will get to it when I have the time, and what should I use to clean it?

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    Re: Granite's LXi 4Dr Update Thread

    looks much better without that lip!

    the wheels and rust repair will definitely look good too

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    Re: Granite's LXi 4Dr Update Thread

    nice

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    Re: Granite's LXi 4Dr Update Thread

    nice w/o the lip and the wing whats ur future plans

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    Re: Granite's LXi 4Dr Update Thread

    not bad.

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    Re: Granite's LXi 4Dr Update Thread

    getting cleaner lol

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    Re: Granite's LXi 4Dr Update Thread

    My future plans are after taking care of the mechanical problems are:
    - a nice pair of 17's for sure
    - Short Ram intake for sure
    - repairing rust issues for sure
    - getting a full pacesetter exhaust setup when $ is available
    - Sway bar if i can find one
    - MSD blaster coil
    - MSD ignition if possible
    - lightening my car, starting with my dead AC which is not even hooked up LOL
    - Possibly installing sport springs of some sort + lower an inch or 2
    - possibly a rear disc brake conversion

    Its a rough list I am going to take 1 at a time, I'm also going to try to save for another daily driver so i can get rid of my beater car...I'm kinda urking for another Honda of some sort.

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    Re: Granite's LXi 4Dr Update Thread

    Looks 100x better. Now get the teg lip

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    Re: Granite's LXi 4Dr Update Thread

    Well, i got bored and found out the little piece below my rear tail light that is rusted to all hell is only held on by a light weld and 2 10mm bolts. Today I removed it and am buying the same piece I need off of CAH's parts car ^_^ I'm going to sand it, prime it, and have it matched up to my car's color...it should make my 3gee's ass look a lot better
    Almost forgot to mention today its almost 40*f outside! Had to do a little work on my 3gee while it is semi-warm, been a while since ive seen her.
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    Re: Granite's LXi 4Dr Update Thread

    looks like ur going places! wOot!

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    Re: Granite's LXi 4Dr Update Thread

    cool. my car rusted there too.. one of those common rust areas lol but its not that bad. unfortunately im going to have to only use filler on mine because its also rusted the body of the car not just the replaceable bit under the tail light.

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    Re: Granite's LXi 4Dr Update Thread

    Quote Originally Posted by AccordB20A View Post
    cool. my car rusted there too.. one of those common rust areas lol but its not that bad. unfortunately im going to have to only use filler on mine because its also rusted the body of the car not just the replaceable bit under the tail light.
    Ah ouch, yeah i pulled mine off and everything under and around it looks clean, odd how just that single piece got infected...but I'm going to clean the rest off while I have it apart.

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    Re: Granite's LXi 4Dr Update Thread

    Remember to coat the underside of the new panel with anti rust paint.

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    Re: Granite's LXi 4Dr Update Thread

    Hey, great idea that way the same thing doesn't happen to this piece lol

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    Re: Granite's LXi 4Dr Update Thread

    Another update! Today I cleared my front turn signals...fun little job It went smoothly and cleanly, hehe


    And here is another pic of the empty hole awaiting the piece to fill it that i ordered from Dark_Accord. It isn't that bad looking in real life, the picture makes it look really dirty but its rather clean inside of it lol


    And yes i know...she needs a bath big time lol
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    Re: Granite's LXi 4Dr Update Thread

    Looks good, remove your taillight and spray some anti rust paint or undercoating where that plate goes and that whole non visible area, it'll help it from rusting
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    Re: Granite's LXi 4Dr Update Thread

    Quote Originally Posted by forrest89sei View Post
    Looks good, remove your taillight and spray some anti rust paint or undercoating where that plate goes and that whole non visible area, it'll help it from rusting
    Was defiantly planning on it, any kind of anti-rust paint in particular? Will Rustolium work or what would u recommend?

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    Re: Granite's LXi 4Dr Update Thread

    looks good repaint all that black trim when it gets warm out

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