11-19-2014, 02:36 PM | #155 |
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Man you definitely opened the can of modded worms for me lol. I am really digging your steering wheel, it's something you have to touch it every damn day lol. Why are our hands so picky!
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11-19-2014, 02:38 PM | #156 |
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Aside from the premium look, the grip/feel of the steering wheel is the best part. I love how the turning and handling feels compared to before .
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11-19-2014, 02:43 PM | #157 |
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i would love to get my hands on a carbon wheel like that.... and i absolutely agree and cant wait to see your finished product....if i may, what kind of clear coat was applied? and i have trim tools, but was unable to figure out how to remove the center console trim
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11-19-2014, 05:17 PM | #160 |
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Thank you, my friend! I really appreciate it .
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11-19-2014, 08:53 PM | #161 |
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I know what will happen. Sometime during my 20+ hour flight back home you will post the final pictures, and I will be the 50th person to say "wow...beautiful".
So, I will act like an 8 year old and preemptively write it out, knowing it will be beautiful. Wow @Opasha, that looks beautiful. I love the the color, the reflections,....the back side looks amazing. And that carbon fiber interior, well matches what you have done with the exterior. I wish i had your handy skills and courage to rip out everything and reattach as you have. Please make a slide show and post it on YouTube. |
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Thanks again for the positive words and support, Niko .
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11-19-2014, 09:31 PM | #163 |
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20 hour flight? Where in the world are you Santiago, I mean @MattBianco? hehehe I'd be pretty disappointed if you were visiting Singapore and forgot to drop me a PM for a meet up! No matter - have a safe flight back, and yes, @opasha's car will look fan-fricken-tastic at the final reveal!
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11-19-2014, 10:07 PM | #165 | |
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Niko, I forgot to even ask you if you had gotten the chance to meet up with him. Well, it's not like this will be your last visit to Singapore .
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11-20-2014, 01:06 AM | #166 |
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Haha, that carbon steering wheel combined with that wood looks so bad :P I know you are getting the wood replaced very soon though Can't wait to see hte complete package!
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11-20-2014, 01:16 AM | #167 |
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LOL, tell me about it. I don't like the Poplar at all; no offense to anyone that likes it . I can't wait for it all to match. I'm visiting tomorrow morning to see more progress of the exterior and take higher quality pics. Some think teasers are a bad idea. Some say I should keep posting like a journal. What are your thoughts? The community was a big part of my decision-making process, so this is my way of saying thank you (my question and last comment is directed to the entire F15 community).
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Sounds good. Thanks for the input .
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11-20-2014, 03:55 PM | #170 |
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mate, that is looking superb! the matte wrap really brings out the lines on the hood and the fenders and it looks great! you've got to be happy with that!
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11-20-2014, 04:19 PM | #171 |
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Thank you, buddy. I'm very happy and excited about it.
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I was able to stop by the shop tonight to see the progress. He told me the entire Satin Chrome Exterior will be done by tomorrow. The only thing left will be the new 3K carbon fiber that is coming Monday, since the previous one sent was the wrong material (thus the chemical reaction - it wasn't true 3k carbon fiber). Everything should be done Tuesday. Hopefully I can get pictures taken that same day, but if not Wednesday they will be up for sure. Sorry for the long wait everyone, trust me I feel it too! Here's a little picture update :
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11-23-2014, 12:05 AM | #174 |
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Thanks, Wei! That's a solid compliment right there. I'm glad it looks futuristic . My friend said tomorrow hopefully all the Satin Chrome will be done. I'll get him to send me a picture of it under some floor lamp lighting to see the effect if possible. As it gets closer, the more excited I feel. My father saw it for the first time today and why I was changing the Poplar wood. "Wood is good" - funniest thing I've heard him say . He's never seen 3k Carbon Fiber in his life, lol. He's a very simple and humble guy. He was poking around and touching the wrap. When touching the wrap, he said it felt like the OEM Mineral White paint. I touched it and was really surprised. You can't tell it's a wrap at all when you touch it. I'm very happy/impressed with it .
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Looks great!! One unique X5.
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Thank you, Haris! ...just 3 days left!!! (fingers crossed)
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