cam_ 71 Report post Posted April 14, 2014 What I hope to end up with: What I will probably end up with: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Massacre 7646 Report post Posted April 14, 2014 If it makes you feel any better, that's not a hard car to find. Well, maybe in New Zealand. I don't know what the car scene is like over there. Hopefully it's not as shit as Europe. In America, you can get one in decent condition for under $2000, easy. Just come to America. Taste the freedom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 350 Report post Posted April 14, 2014 The mas' 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace Of Spades 1182 Report post Posted April 14, 2014 What I hope to end up with: You know it would probably be easier to buy a mid 80s Buick Regal, make yourself a spot on clone GNX, pretty sure you can but repros of the hood and fender flares. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ostrich Boy 59 Report post Posted April 15, 2014 Those Buicks are definitely NOT cheap anymore. Any turbo Buick that is is completely tired, clapped out, and roached. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cam_ 71 Report post Posted April 16, 2014 There are only 4 Buicks for sale on the big main site we use here for selling shit, none of which bear any similarity to the GNX. dang Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian 972 Report post Posted April 22, 2014 How reliable is buying parts from Ebay compared to retailers? I don't buy big things on ebay, but noticed I can get a set of wheels or speakers for pretty decent price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian 972 Report post Posted April 27, 2014 So I have this thing on my rear bumper but have no idea what it is It isn't chipping but I can feel it, also I know, I'm getting my car detailed soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Massacre 7646 Report post Posted April 27, 2014 Paint webbing. Your clear coat is worn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian 972 Report post Posted April 27, 2014 Fuuuuuck. Should I get the bumper redone or shell out the money and get the entire car done? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob 1390 Report post Posted April 27, 2014 You'll never colour match a car more than a year or two old. If you do the bumper it will be a slighly different colour as the paint on the car will have faded slightly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Massacre 7646 Report post Posted April 27, 2014 Would be safer to get the whole thing redone, but it's better (and cheaper) to only fix the bumper, then wait and see what happens with the rest. It might never happen elsewhere. Get a second opinion, though. I've never seen webbing that looked that bad. It could be something more severe that I've never seen before. Never run that thing through an automated car wash, by the way. If they use nylon brushes, it can ultimately cause the same problem on a much larger area. Can I get a zoomed-out pic? Might be the heavy zoom that's making the lines look thicker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob 1390 Report post Posted April 27, 2014 That's most likely an impact point. Something small like a shopping trolley etc. At the time you see no damage but it cracks the clear coat. After time the edges of the crack dry out and discolour. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian 972 Report post Posted April 27, 2014 I won't be able to get another pic for two weeks or so because it's being kept elsewhere right now. It's basically like what you see. It's on the flat side of the bumper, the first pic is when I first got it, it wasn't there but I circled where it is right now. Second pic it was on there but it's too far to see easily. I haven't driven the car much, just around the block for a few minutes a couple times a day every 2 weeks or so. Would I be better off getting a Vinyl wrap or plastidip job done? They're both relatively cheaper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
River 649 Report post Posted May 2, 2014 Pre-bath time today 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian 972 Report post Posted May 2, 2014 Pre-bath time today Black definitely is one of the best colors on a car, no question. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GunSmith 2452 Report post Posted May 2, 2014 Dazzling reflections. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian 972 Report post Posted May 2, 2014 Getting these 18x10 Bullitt wheels in a week or so, they're selling for $550, brand new never used, gonna barter down to $450-$500 and it's gonna be my birthday present to myself. Have plenty saved from the past year. They usually go for $800. ' How does tire sizing work? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace Of Spades 1182 Report post Posted May 3, 2014 First number is rim size diameter Second number is width I believe (3 digits in mm) Third number is the percentage of the width that represents tire profile. Should look like this 15/275mm/45 example numbers of course. First is always rim size, wasn't sure on the order of the other two 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian 972 Report post Posted May 3, 2014 What would you recommend for rim size? It's a daily driver only so I don't need much performance. I'm going to get all season tires, and winter is a factor here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qdeathstar 1763 Report post Posted May 3, 2014 You already picked out the rims, didnt you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian 972 Report post Posted May 3, 2014 Was going to buy 17" FR500's from American Muscle but considering these are 18's and they're cheaper than the 17's I'm going with these. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qdeathstar 1763 Report post Posted May 3, 2014 Then your rim size is 18. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian 972 Report post Posted May 3, 2014 I mean't the width of the tire, sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qdeathstar 1763 Report post Posted May 3, 2014 Id imagine wider tires are better for the snow... 225... Get some white walls Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
