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    I've been working pretty hard on the car lately, mainly on getting the aero pieces installed and also cleaning up the body. There was an open house at our base and part of it was a small car show. I figured that was a good motivator for me to get the car somewhat acceptable. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out, but it's far from perfect. Definitely a "10 foot car." I did receive a lot of complements on it which was pretty cool. There was an Elise there, so it was good to see it next to such a similar car. I have to say, the 818 looked much more substantial. Not necessarily better looking, just more of a presence. Now I just need to get some tags, clean up a few small items and get it running better!










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    Looking really good! I bet the 818 got way more looks than the Elise.

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    Pretty slick curves! Better than those jets!

    Hey you a jet pilot?
    Frank
    818 chassis #181 powered by a '93 VW VR6 Turbo GT3582R
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    Looks real good

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    Hey Guns,
    Looking Good.
    The second picture with your car in the driveway seems to have a very good gloss on the fiberglass.
    Did you give it a good waxing.
    Did you do much prep work?
    Bob
    818S #22 Candy Blue Frame, Front Gas Tank, 2.5L Turbo, Rear radiator, Shortened Transmission, Wookiee Compatible, Console mounted MR2 Shifter, Custom ECU panel, AWIC soon
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    My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread

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    Quote Originally Posted by Frank818 View Post
    Pretty slick curves! Better than those jets!

    Hey you a jet pilot?
    Let's just say that my DD is much much faster than the 818....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob_n_Cincy View Post
    Hey Guns,
    Looking Good.
    The second picture with your car in the driveway seems to have a very good gloss on the fiberglass.
    Did you give it a good waxing.
    Did you do much prep work?
    Bob
    I actually haven't waxed yet. I had to touch up and wet sand a few problem areas, but for the most part I used a low speed buffer (1500rpm ish) and 3Ms Perfect it finished by 3M Finesse it. No real prep work, it's just tedious. I still need to go over some of the wet sanded areas with a finer grit and continue to buff then finish with a good wax. I'm determined to make this a paint free body and it's close.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GUNS View Post
    I really like this shot... I still think I may glass in the lights a little more.. when I run out of other stuff to do.

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