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Finally, Jaguar is fielding something worth take a second look at... -
They need to start putting their own spin on this soon or they're going to be reaping a lot more trouble...
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Alright, it's good to see that they're actually two sides to this story. I meant to pose the question of whether you would want a factory tuned or a third-party tuned ride but I see there are more interesting permutations of this question than I'd imagined. Ahhh, Pontiac. I've never heard of SLP before. Are they still in business? http://www.slponline.com/ I'm with the majority, and for the same reasons. I'd prefer a stock car or my flavor, and do things that I like and/or find necessary. Most tuners will do something, whether small or big, that I'm not a fan of and the price paid for the tuner package is usually outrageous - Example: Shelby Super Snake. For the most part I think it's a great car, but the hood looks attrocious to me. And if I'm spending 50k or so on the package I don't want ANY part to not be of my liking. Especially a hood that probably costs a couple grand. Thanks!
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Ahhh, Pontiac. I've never heard of SLP before. Are they still in business?
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That was my suspicion when I made the poll and it seems to be the case so far that most people responding have felt the same. Still, someone has chosen the pre-tuned option so there must be people out there who just like the looks without the work...
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Pre-Tuned or Stock. This week we’re asking the question: Which do you prefer? A pre-tuned ride or a stock vehicle that you can tune and modify yourself? My money is on the latter but I’ve been surprised before. Take the #SoundOff survey now! Want to see last week's results? See the post here.
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It’s #RacingFriday and since we’ve been featuring Ford all week we figured there was no good reason to stop now. You were probably expecting to see a classic Mustang vs Camaro stand-off or drag race or even some Formula D action with a Fiesta but we thought we’d change it up a little with a drag race between a VW Golf and a Ford Focus.
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Haha...I guess I've been hanging out with the wrong crowd...maybe I need to loosen up a bit.
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Yep, you can do just that. I guess the only downside would be if it were a larger section like the roof.
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It depends on the quality and type of film but most films have an upper end life of 5 years. The only other con I can think of is that they are more easily damaged than paint (but only if you don't use PPF on it).
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Yes, a good wrap should protect the car's paint from UV and oxidation. If done correctly, no moisture should remain between the film and the paint. The clear coat on the paint should make rusting a non-issue.
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I think, on average, most companies charge $3000 for the job. That price is the cost of material plus labor. My company only sells the vinyl so if you're asking about the cost of that alone I'd say it's closer to $500.
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Man Drew, I didn't even realize!!!
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There comes a time when every paint job has reached the end of its natural life. Assuming you care about these kinds of things, what do you do? Wrap it or paint it? When it comes down to it your costs will be about even so it’s really a question of preference. If you’re looking a truly unique pattern or finish (like the sticker bomb wrap above) then wrapping s the way to go but nothing beats paint for durability. So, lay or spray? Weigh in here and we’ll let you know the results next week.
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Yeah, it's pretty cool and I think the guy who did it deserves some love so check out his YouTube channel too. But, you're right: it isn't meant for everybody. I don't think it would look good on mom's Odyssey...
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The #Ford #Mustang #DriftersStitch video has been making the rounds and we couldn't help putting our own spin on it...Check out our teaser video at the blog and the full video on #YouTube and give #ChrisFix the props he deserves.
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#RacingFriday is here and this week we’ve got a compilation video for you chock full of BMW rally cars. I’ve said it before but it deserves to be repeated: rally really should be more popular here in the States so I’m happy to do my part. The video showcases these Beamers in a variety of terrains so those of you not familiar with the rally scene can get a better idea of what to expect. As always, let us know what you think and enjoy!
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2005 BMW 325xi - Rvinyl's New Project Car
Rvinyl.com replied to Rvinyl.com's topic in Member's Rides Showcase
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We just acquired a 2005 BMW 325xi sedan with the purposes of turning it into a show car. We intend to feature all of the interior and exterior accessories we carry on it and we will be posting before, during and after photos of the entire makeover. We will also be making videos of each and posting them to our YouTube channel and our site. The project is expected to take between 6 months to a year to complete but so far the we have planned the following modifications and upgrades: - A complete Duraflex body kit (Retails for $1135.87): http://www.rvinyl.com/2005-BMW-325xi-Body-Kits/!/ED-106516.html -Compete vehicle wrap: We haven't decided between Matte Black or 4D Carbon Fiber -Replacing all of the incandescents with LEDs -Smoking out the headlights and tail lights with either Rtint film or VHT -Replacing all of the stock carpets with high-quality replacements (Lund or Nifty) -Installing interior dash kits from Benevento, DL Auto or Rdash -Painting the calipers with Duplicolor or G2 -Installing Wheel Bands on the rims -Installing a new, perfromance exhaust
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#JackShanahan is a true #prodigy: at the age of 12 he began drifting in his native#Ireland. Shortly thereafter, at only 13 years old, he started competing in #pro #driftevents. He made his #DriftAllstars debut at #RD 1 Plock Poland in 2013, competing against the best in Europe and ending up 7th overall. Not too shabby for a kid who’s not even legal to drive in the US.
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I figured I would just start one thread and just post to it on the Fridays I remember. I see I only posted one previous #RacingFriday thread with Ken Gushi & Tyler McQuarrie so if the admins don't mind merging it would be cool. So, anyway, onto today's post. In the video below you can see a near miss at 140mph. The driver exhibits some real skill but, as far as I can tell, he's an amateur (he may want to reconsider that). The video hosted at the link is a trimmed version of the good parts but I also include the link to the full You Tube video where the driver gives his POV.
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How Would You Fix Cosmetic Damage to Your Ride?
Rvinyl.com replied to Rvinyl.com's topic in The Lounge
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The above photo was snagged from Reddit where the owner installed the side stripes to cover some superficial damage which got me thinking: what would you do if you scratched your MX-5 (not necessarily the new 2016 but any gen)? If you’ve got the time it’d be cool to see what you’d do to cover up a slight scratch. Oh, and please answer even if you don’t have a Mazda, aMiata or even if you don’t have a car at all. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LR6M6HM
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Welcome Sean! Best, Mike
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Nothing like a good old street race, especially when a super car is involved. There are a few videos floating around YouTube and elsewhere showing the (unsurprising) results of a race between a Bugatti Veyron and the Nissan GT-Rbut most of them are lacking in that “wow” factor. See more here...
