Talbot Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 Hey MetroMatt, is that metallic paint? I think metallic is the one that changes color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citykid09 Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 Where is that in the background? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 Looks like New Orleans to me. Superdome is in left bottom corner, and the tall building with the unique crown was discussed in another thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasboy Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 yes it's new orleans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casual Observer Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 Yeah, we were staying with a friend down on Annunciation St.. Real nice urban style apartments. I have some pics, but I'm too lazy too post. They're somewhat similar to Camden Midtown, except older & remodeled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 Yeah....the TT was amusing, but it was also a parts eating monstrosity, and the dealers around here are hell for service....I got rid of it because it was about to be out of warranty. Tell your friend that a former Audi owner says to go look at the Mazda 3 hatchback.....nice little car, and you can get it with high end options like Nav and HIDs.....he might also look at the Lexus IS 300 Sport Cross. I won't be buying another VW/Audi product for a long while....they have superb fit and finish, but reliabilty sucks. Resale is crappy too....I bought my TT when it was 3 years old, I paid just over half what the original owner paid....and it was low mileage (about 14k miles below where it should have been). When I sold it a year and 3 months later, it was worth another $4k less than what I paid, and it still had low mileage. It would have been about $3k worse if I hadn't stolen it from the previous owner.Yeah, I think you're probably right, but she wants all-wheel drive, plus Audis are so good-looking. Red Scare you've had a lot of cars! Do you just like to change out a lot? I've had my current one four years. My truck before that I kept for eight years. Before that was a Prelude for five years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 Yeah, for awhile there, I did. Actually, sometimes I had two at a time. The 74 Jeep and the 78 Bronco were projects, so I had a commuter car as well. I must be growing out of it, though. The Boxster I kept for 5 years, and I've had the Tundra for 2, with no plans to get rid of it. I'm getting really tired of car notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1fd Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 Hey MetroMatt, is that metallic paint? I think metallic is the one that changes color.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>My friend's Electron Blue Civic SI was a metallic paint. Metallic paints don't so much change color as sparkle. Pearlescent paints/layers will change color. Then of course you can have both....my Audi (Raven Black) was a pearlescent metallic paint....although the metallic flakes were smaller than normal, so you had to get up pretty close to see it was a metallic, and the color only shifted a bit since it was black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1fd Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 Yeah, I think you're probably right, but she wants all-wheel drive, plus Audis are so good-looking. <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Didn't you say she wanted an A3? They're not bringing over any Quattro (all wheel drive) A3s.....AWD is amusing, however....my next car (Infiniti FX45) will have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 My friend's Electron Blue Civic SI was a metallic paint. Metallic paints don't so much change color as sparkle. Pearlescent paints/layers will change color. Then of course you can have both....my Audi (Raven Black) was a pearlescent metallic paint....although the metallic flakes were smaller than normal, so you had to get up pretty close to see it was a metallic, and the color only shifted a bit since it was black.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>ahh yes, pearlescent, thats it, I wasn't sure if it was metallic or pearlescent. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Yeah, for awhile there, I did. Actually, sometimes I had two at a time. The 74 Jeep and the 78 Bronco were projects, so I had a commuter car as well. I must be growing out of it, though. The Boxster I kept for 5 years, and I've had the Tundra for 2, with no plans to get rid of it. I'm getting really tired of car notes. Yeah, I've known a couple of people with the frequent car-buying habit. My brother-in-law mentioned that he had bought 12 cars in 14 years, but he got over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Didn't you say she wanted an A3? They're not bringing over any Quattro (all wheel drive) A3s.....AWD is amusing, however....my next car (Infiniti FX45) will have it. They will bring over the AWD VR6 version starting late this year or next. It was in Autoweek magazine a couple weeks ago, and they are the last people that would lie about that kind of thing. The FX45 is nice. Just saw pictures of the new S-Class. Hmmmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowbrow Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 (Thanks Editor!!) I like the classic sport cars: Aston Martin DB5 Toyota 2000GT Jaguar E-Type V12 My first car was a Maserati Mistral.. never got it running. After that I owned 3 MGBs all at the same time. Only kept one running. The others were for parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west20th Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 (Thanks Editor!!)I like the classic sport cars: Aston Martin DB5 Toyota 2000GT Jaguar E-Type V12 My first car was a Maserati Mistral.. never got it running. After that I owned 3 MGBs all at the same time. Only kept one running. The others were for parts. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metro Matt Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 I didn't remember the spoiler on his being that obnoxious.....ohwell. Those wheels certainly aren't stock.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>The wing on my car is the factory Si wing. The wheels are forged aluminum racing wheels, which means they weight almost half of what the factory ones weight & are many times stronger. My Civic is far from being "riced out" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metro Matt Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Hey MetroMatt, is that metallic paint? I think metallic is the one that changes color.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>The color is called Electron Blue Pearl, & yes it changes colors from a bright metallic blue in direct sunlight, to a deep purplish tint in low light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casual Observer Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 ..My Civic is far from being "riced out"..<{POST_SNAPBACK}>My thoughts exactly. Nice ride Matt. What all have you done to it so far, and any future plans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 The color is called Electron Blue Pearl, & yes it changes colors from a bright metallic blue in direct sunlight, to a deep purplish tint in low light.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Pretty cool, I think someone down the street from me has that color or something close to it. Except their car is a VW Bug.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metro Matt Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 My thoughts exactly. Nice ride Matt. What all have you done to it so far, and any future plans?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Engine:AEM Cold Air Intake Type R intake manifoldDC Sports 4-1 headerDC Sports cat-back exhaust AEM adjustable cam gearsAEM underdrive pulley kit ACT heavy duty clutchNGK Iridium spark plugs MSD spark plug wires Suspension:Eibach Sportline lowering springsKoni "Yellow" Sport shocksIngalls Engineering front & rear alignment kitDC Sports rear strut tower braceExterior:VIS Racing carbon fiber hood 15x7 forged Motegi wheels205/50-15 Kumho Ecsta tires 8000K HID headlightsInterior:B&M short throw shifter B&M Type R style aluminum shift knobProthane eurethane shifter bushingsKenwood eXcelon CD/MP3/WMA playerPolk Audio db series 6 1/2 components Polk Audio db series 3 way 6x9's MTX 10" subs MTX amp Coming soon:Port & polished cylinder headCrane stage 3 cams Ferrea valvetrain Forged pistons & rods MSD ignitionSparco Racing seatsSway Bars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 How much was your HID conversion? I've been looking to convert mine to HID, right now I only have silverstars, but when I checked it was in the price zone of about $500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowbrow Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Here are the mods on my WRX.Engine/Performance:Cobb Accessport (Engine Management)Helix Flex UppipeTXS Stealthback Exhaust w/ high flow catGrounding ModRestictor ModAir Box ModAPS Intercooler Y-hoseElectronics:Blitz Turbo Timer - FATTSylvania SilverStar HeadlampsExterior:Clear Side MarkerMesh Fog Light CoversVinyl Headlight LidsBugeye Headlight Clear ModSuspension/Brakes:Whiteline Strut Tower Bars (Front and Back)Cobb 25mm Adj. Rear Sway BarCobb Front Sway BarPerrin Solid Rear EndlinksAxis Brake PadsGoodyear Stainless Steel BrakelinesWheels:17"x 7.5 Rota Torques (Bronze)Kuhmo MX 225/45 TiresMy short term plans are for a short throw shifter, Prodrive springs, and some more exterior detailing (painting and removing roof rack mainly). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metro Matt Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 How much was your HID conversion? I've been looking to convert mine to HID, right now I only have silverstars, but when I checked it was in the price zone of about $500.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I can get you a plug & play HID kit for around $350. PM me if interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1fd Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 If that isn't riced out, I don't know what is.....Engine:AEM Cold Air Intake Type R intake manifoldDC Sports 4-1 headerDC Sports cat-back exhaust AEM adjustable cam gearsAEM underdrive pulley kit ACT heavy duty clutchNGK Iridium spark plugs MSD spark plug wires Suspension:Eibach Sportline lowering springsKoni "Yellow" Sport shocksIngalls Engineering front & rear alignment kitDC Sports rear strut tower braceExterior:VIS Racing carbon fiber hood 15x7 forged Motegi wheels205/50-15 Kumho Ecsta tires 8000K HID headlightsInterior:B&M short throw shifter B&M Type R style aluminum shift knobProthane eurethane shifter bushingsKenwood eXcelon CD/MP3/WMA playerPolk Audio db series 6 1/2 components Polk Audio db series 3 way 6x9's MTX 10" subs MTX amp Coming soon:Port & polished cylinder headCrane stage 3 cams Ferrea valvetrain Forged pistons & rods MSD ignitionSparco Racing seatsSway Bars<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1fd Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Please don't blind everybody else on the road with a half assed HID hackjob. If you're going to do it, then do it right, get projector beam assemblies that were designed to be used with an HID capsule and modify them to go into your headlight housings, then properly level them. You'll get better lighting out of that setup, in addition to not blinding everybody else.How much was your HID conversion? I've been looking to convert mine to HID, right now I only have silverstars, but when I checked it was in the price zone of about $500.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casual Observer Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 If that isn't riced out, I don't know what is.....<{POST_SNAPBACK}>:singing: "..jealousy.. sweet jealousy.."You mean to tell me that on both your Rotaries, you left them stock? hmmmm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 Please don't blind everybody else on the road with a half assed HID hackjob. If you're going to do it, then do it right, get projector beam assemblies that were designed to be used with an HID capsule and modify them to go into your headlight housings, then properly level them. You'll get better lighting out of that setup, in addition to not blinding everybody else.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Yeah I was planning on getting a retrofit projector installed, because I know how it can be to have a bright blue light shine right into your eye when you're driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1fd Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 :singing: "..jealousy.. sweet jealousy.."You mean to tell me that on both your Rotaries, you left them stock? hmmmm?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>All the mods to my RX-7s are/were for purposes of performance....not appearance. The only mods that altered appearance was the addition of a boost gauge in each car so that I could monitor what the turbo(s) are doing. Besides....RX-7s are actually sports cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowbrow Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 My definition of rice is: Altezza tail lights, undercarriage neon, wiper LEDs, grapefruit cannon, monster wing and oversized gauges.Vinyl can look good but often puts cars in the rice category as well.I appreciate the honda listed above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 I always understood 'riced out' to mean the technical or performance mods that turned the little rice burners into rockets...similar to the rods you occasionally see racing in SoCal on TV. The appearance mods were often described as 'pimped out'Perhaps everyone has his/her own definition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmer Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 I always understood 'riced out' to mean the technical or performance mods that turned the little rice burners into rockets...similar to the rods you occasionally see racing in SoCal on TV. The appearance mods were often described as 'pimped out'Perhaps everyone has his/her own definition.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Check out http://www.ricecop.com/Marty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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