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ez	Jan-18-09 05:29 PM
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#102785, "My first time fiberglassing (pics)"

I need all my gauges to be below the radar, so triple pillar pod is a no go:

fiberglassing is tough. next step is to coat with evercoat and sand it smooth

Here's a rough idea of what the placement will look like, oil pres and fuel pres in the bezel, and boost/wideband/EGT on the steering column:

Final placement will cover up bottom of tach and the speedometer a slight bit, but I can live without seeing my idle rpm and my trip odometer (scangauge covers that anyway). Bought some blue LEDs for the autometer guages at $2 each. I think it'll look cool with the blue needles on the tach/speedometer

I got some resin on my thigh so I now I have to shave some hair, lol

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RE: My first time fiberglassing (pics), Moderator

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RE: My first time fiberglassing (pics), ez, Jan-18-09 07:39 PM, #2

RE: My first time fiberglassing (pics), eclipse982nrRST, Jan-18-09 07:59 PM, #3

RE: My first time fiberglassing (pics), Nemo, Jan-18-09 08:40 PM, #4

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RE: My first time fiberglassing (pics), Flipboi89, Jan-19-09 09:07 PM, #6

RE: My first time fiberglassing (pics), 420agreenvilleSC, Jan-20-09 10:32 AM, #7

RE: My first time fiberglassing (pics), ez, Jan-20-09 07:15 PM, #8

RE: My first time fiberglassing (pics), eclipse982nrRST, Jan-21-09 04:36 AM, #9

RE: My first time fiberglassing (pics), RoninEclipse2G, Jan-21-09 12:19 PM, #10

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RE: My first time fiberglassing (pics), Flipboi89, Jan-22-09 10:51 AM, #12

RE: My first time fiberglassing (pics), CLPSD, Feb-16-09 08:02 PM, #13

UPDATE, ez, Mar-01-09 08:22 PM, #14

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RE: UPDATE, Notsafetuning, Mar-02-09 08:02 AM, #17

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teklein	Jan-18-09 05:31 PM
Member since Nov 04th 2007 1699 posts,

#102786, "RE: My first time fiberglassing (pics)"
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Awesome!

I like it.

FUCK ALHAMBRA!

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ez	Jan-18-09 07:39 PM
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#102787, "RE: My first time fiberglassing (pics)"
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thnx and I agree - FUCK alhambra stupid wannabe city can kiss my ass

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eclipse982nrRST	Jan-18-09 07:59 PM
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#102788, "RE: My first time fiberglassing (pics)"
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Looks pretty good. Kind of like the old pods I made for a few members here of the single pod for the steering column cover. However, one word of advice. Next time you do some glass work, make a mold of it. That will start to peel off very soon, even if you roughed up the plastic, glass does not stick to plastic very good at ALL. It will be okay for a few months, but it will eventually come off. I am not trying to put you down, cuz for your first time, you did good (except for the glass on your thigh emoji ) but next time, pull it off...

-MIKE-

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Nemo	Jan-18-09 08:40 PM
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#102789, "RE: My first time fiberglassing (pics)"
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Nice job Erik! Baking that under a heat lamp will toughen it up faster-better curing that way.

Someone in Alhambra sold me the wrong UDP.
So I agree.
Fuck Alhambra! (in the ass)

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cs82685	Jan-19-09 05:03 AM
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#102790, "RE: My first time fiberglassing (pics)"
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Definitely nice looking work, but my god does that look like it's going to be cluttered.

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Flipboi89	Jan-19-09 09:07 PM
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#102793, "RE: My first time fiberglassing (pics)"
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Can you even see your speedometer? hah props on custom work!

Car Status: P0140 o2 circuit number bank 1 sensor 2 Cel. Ill fix it tomorow lol.

Estimated mileage on engine: 15,xxx

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420agreenvilleSC	Jan-20-09 10:32 AM
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#102794, "RE: My first time fiberglassing (pics)"
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Originally posted by Flipboi89
Can you even see your speedometer? hah props on custom work!

exactly what i was thinking, good creativity though. I think it'd annoy me not to see my speedo

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ez	Jan-20-09 07:15 PM
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#102795, "RE: My first time fiberglassing (pics)"
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I can see my speedometer for everything above neighborhood speeds, so right where I need to see things it's okay.

I've had my car for almost 10 years, so I can tell the RPM just based on the sound of the engine (prolly within 200 RPM emoji )

A small price to pay for stealth appearance from passer-bys, and for having all my gauges within the BEST position so I don't have to take my eyes off the road, plus equidistant from my eyes so I don't even have to change focus like you may have to do with a triple pillar setup

It was too difficult to make a mold for my first time doing this (it would have required a split mold anyway, because of the contours). I sure hope it doesn't come off the plastic anytime soon- that resin is sticking to the plastic like superglue right now

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eclipse982nrRST	Jan-21-09 04:36 AM
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#102798, "RE: My first time fiberglassing (pics)"
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Originally posted by ez
I can see my speedometer for everything above neighborhood speeds, so right where I need to see things it's okay. I've had my car for almost 10 years, so I can tell the RPM just based on the sound of the engine (prolly within 200 RPM emoji

) A small price to pay for stealth appearance from passer-bys, and for having all my gauges within the BEST position so I don't have to take my eyes off the road, plus equidistant from my eyes so I don't even have to change focus like you may have to do with a triple pillar setup It was too difficult to make a mold for my first time doing this (it would have required a split mold anyway, because of the contours). I sure hope it doesn't come off the plastic anytime soon- that resin is sticking to the plastic like superglue right now

No, you could have made it in one mold, I used to do it all the time.

-MIKE-

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RoninEclipse2G	Jan-21-09 12:19 PM
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#102800, "RE: My first time fiberglassing (pics)"
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Originally posted by teklein
FUCK ALHAMBRA!

I'm guessing you guys have some Nazi facist cops or some stupid law that prevents modifying cars?

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teklein	Jan-21-09 07:51 PM
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#102803, "RE: My first time fiberglassing (pics)"
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Jan-21-09 07:53 PM by teklein

Originally posted by RoninEclipse2G

Originally posted by teklein FUCK ALHAMBRA!

I'm guessing you guys have some Nazi facist cops or some stupid law that prevents modifying cars?

LOL!

Well ez does. He came into chat and thats the first thing he said one day. I live in SC, where we can do whatever we want. No inspections, emissions, whatever emoji

But, in CA, they put good ideas way too far. Their logic is most of the distasteful things done are not safe with sub par parts. I support that part. What I dont support, even though I dont live there, is the fact they take it WAY too far. IMO if you do a mod to a car, and its from a reputable company, then they shouldnt care. If you buy $45 coilovers from eBay, with super cross sectional multiple ribbed drilled fragile rotors from a fly by night seller, or a 100 dollar body kit that will break off at 60mph, then they have every right to fine the hell out of you and take your car.

If you put H&R springs, reputable rotors, or say a Wings West kit, I think you should be left alone.

BTW: Im not supporting body kits, but by and large alot of people have them, so they might as well be safe too.

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Flipboi89	Jan-22-09 10:51 AM
Member since Oct 07th 2007 392 posts,

#102806, "RE: My first time fiberglassing (pics)"
In response to Reply # 11

Well if you can still see it then its all good.. And I think all of us here on 2gnt know our cars enough to know the rpms since we are constantly working on them hah.

Car Status: P0140 o2 circuit number bank 1 sensor 2 Cel. Ill fix it tomorow lol.

Estimated mileage on engine: 15,xxx

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CLPSD	Feb-16-09 08:02 PM
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#102942, "RE: My first time fiberglassing (pics)"
In response to Reply # 12

That looks sweet man. I want to try a 2 seater convo with a fiberglass system behind the seats. Probaby kick my ass!

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ez	Mar-01-09 08:22 PM
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#103025, "UPDATE"
In response to Reply # 0
Mar-01-09 08:24 PM by ez

Finished sanding the evercoat:

Flat black:

I'll post the install pics later.

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Daily #2: '99 EVG ebike- STOLEN by PEDRO

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adamzty	Mar-01-09 08:30 PM
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#103026, "RE: UPDATE"
In response to Reply # 14

Looking great ez. I can't wait to see the final pics!

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CODE4	Mar-01-09 09:38 PM
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#103028, "RE: UPDATE"
In response to Reply # 15

Looking great! Post some final product shots installed when you can.

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Notsafetuning	Mar-02-09 08:02 AM
Member since Feb 09th 2009 21 posts,

#103030, "RE: UPDATE"
In response to Reply # 16

Looks hot. 'Glass isn't always the most fun to work with, but it looks like you're pretty damn capable. Can't wait to see the final.

Notsafe Motorsports

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RoninEclipse2G	Mar-02-09 12:19 PM
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#103033, "RE: UPDATE"
In response to Reply # 17

That is honestly the best work I've ever seen from a first timer EZ

Erik P.
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Some say that he's driven over more Covenant than he's shot, and that his grenades aren't where you'd expect them to be...
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ez	Mar-02-09 05:51 PM
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#103038, "RE: UPDATE"
In response to Reply # 18

Thanks! It's not perfect but it's close enough to what I envisioned. Pics as promised:

View from seat:

and some close ups

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CODE4	Mar-02-09 07:08 PM
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#103039, "RE: UPDATE"
In response to Reply # 19

Hotness.

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2GNT_95eclipse	Mar-03-09 03:07 PM
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#103045, "RE: UPDATE"
In response to Reply # 20

Ha, im jealous....... emoji

Originally posted by 740 turbo brick
What the fuck? Your car "whistled" and some idiot thought it was turbocharged? Jesus Christ..

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nrberndsen	Mar-03-09 03:19 PM
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#103046, "RE: UPDATE"
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Very nice piece!

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Flipboi89	Mar-03-09 06:13 PM
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#103047, "RE: UPDATE"
In response to Reply # 22

Looks good man nice, If you sit in your seat taller then seeing over those gauges would be no problem.

Car Status: P0140 o2 circuit number bank 1 sensor 2 Cel. Ill fix it tomorow lol.

Estimated mileage on engine: 15,xxx

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dalesmitsu	Mar-03-09 09:55 PM
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#103060, "RE: UPDATE"
In response to Reply # 23

Originally posted by Flipboi89
Looks good man nice, If you sit in your seat taller then seeing over those gauges would be no problem.

Clean setup, plus the speedo can be very visible. I prefer to go all digital route defi or prosports, gauges are some camo when the'yre off during the day, more at night. I think cars get mess'd with more by the more noticable gauges like autometer type. I've read good reviews of Defi and Prosport

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RoninEclipse2G	Mar-04-09 05:24 PM
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#103070, "RE: UPDATE"
In response to Reply # 24

looks like it's time to change the color of your stock gauges man, that orange is not good with all the beautiful blue in that dash.

Erik P.
Official 2GNT thread Hijacker
Some say that he's driven over more Covenant than he's shot, and that his grenades aren't where you'd expect them to be...
All we know is, He's not The Stig... But he is The Stig's Spartan cousin!

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teklein	Mar-04-09 07:10 PM
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#103072, "RE: UPDATE"
In response to Reply # 25

Looks awesome EZ E!

Great job!

Now get some pictures of the car up!

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Mike431635	Mar-15-09 10:51 AM
Member since Feb 08th 2009 161 posts,

#103159, "RE: UPDATE"
In response to Reply # 20

That's bad ass and doesn't obstruct the stock cluster much at all. I could definitely live with something like that.. hmm if only my dual pillar wasn't already on the way.

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