View Full Version : Just a couple pics!
Steve Starnes
02-10-2005, 12:31 PM
Just pet em on! Thanks for making me a supporting member!!
The camera I took these pics with SUCKS. It only works good when you right right ontop of something.
http://www.detroitracing.net/rides/albums/stevestarnes/POL_0067.jpg
http://www.detroitracing.net/rides/albums/stevestarnes/POL_0068.jpg
http://www.detroitracing.net/rides/albums/stevestarnes/POL_0069.jpg
This pic is before the stickers were put on. But the tint was 1 day old!
http://www.detroitracing.net/rides/albums/stevestarnes/steve_s_car_004.sized.jpg
BigWheelinBubba
02-10-2005, 01:07 PM
Honestly the car looks better without the stickers. I would have put them ont he back window...
Steve Starnes
02-10-2005, 01:22 PM
Honestly the car looks better without the stickers. I would have put them ont he back window...
I would of if this sticker wasn't already back there!
http://www.detroitracing.net/rides/albums/stevestarnes/steve_s_car_003.sized.jpg
Steve Starnes
02-10-2005, 01:41 PM
I have gotten many compliments so far and yet some people dont like that look. When I get the Carbon Fiber Cowl Hood on it I'm sure it'll look much better.
Crazzy_Al
02-10-2005, 01:49 PM
...When I get the Carbon Fiber Cowl Hood on it I'm sure it'll look much better.
No offense there Steve, but please tell me that you're kidding.
Steve Starnes
02-10-2005, 01:57 PM
No offense there Steve, but please tell me that you're kidding.
Well its either between a Carbon Fiber Cowl or Carbon Fiber OEM. Which do you think would be better? I'm just trying to shade some weight off my car for better track times!
Crazzy_Al
02-10-2005, 02:02 PM
Well its either between a Carbon Fiber Cowl or Carbon Fiber OEM. Which do you think would be better? I'm just trying to shade some weight off my car for better track times!
Don't bother with either. If you feel that you HAVE to have one of the other, go with th OEM CF one.
Steve Starnes
02-10-2005, 03:21 PM
Just out of curiousity, what is wrong with CF hoods?
99SVTAddict
02-10-2005, 03:26 PM
CF wings, hoods, mirrors :gay:
A cowl hood would look even worse. Leave it alone. Better track times...get a little shot of nitrous or something.
To me, carbon fiber screams R I C E !!!!!
The car looks good as is.
Steve Starnes
02-10-2005, 03:28 PM
CF wings, hoods, mirrors :gay:
A cowl hood would look even worse. Leave it alone. Better track times...get a little shot of nitrous or something.
To me, carbon fiber screams R I C E !!!!!
The car looks good as is.
I'm gonna go with what u guys say!
Crazzy_Al
02-10-2005, 04:13 PM
CF wings, hoods, mirrors :gay:
A cowl hood would look even worse. Leave it alone. Better track times...get a little shot of nitrous or something.
To me, carbon fiber screams R I C E !!!!!
The car looks good as is.
That's what I was trying to say...but I tend to come across as a prick. :lol:
silverknight
02-10-2005, 06:28 PM
i dunno, i was workin with CF stuff for a lil while, and i really like the look. specially on a black car. plus, the cowl hood really does help on getting out head. i remember on the 94 with the cincysho cowl, and when nicks 98 got in an accident the hood was slightly cowled, and it really helped cool the engine
Steve Starnes
02-10-2005, 06:45 PM
Well, after hard and long thinking, I've decided I'm gonna go with the OEM look. I'm going to paint it black so it looks stock!
GTrackd
02-10-2005, 07:33 PM
Why bother with the hood , spend that money on a performance mod!!!
I dont know what is available for your car, but im sure there's somthin better to spend your money on...
Just this guys opinion........
Of course alot of people said that to me when i told them i have 3k+ into mods and my car still only goes low 13's with not so got 60 foots...lol (not everything is on the car yet BTW)besides my car would be much happier on a road course or auto x I believe :)
I did a lil suspension, brakes, gear, intake, exhaust, programing,etc
The only cosmetic mods on my car are Tinted windows, a few Steeda stickers and a grill delete kit... oh and a shortie antenna..
If I had to do it again, I would do it different,but not much..lol
I remember people sayin for three grand that could be a low12 second car..
My reply: So?
Botom line, dont listen to us. Do what makes YOU happy :D
1Quick88
02-10-2005, 07:36 PM
how does a cowl hood really benifit a fuel injected car? i can see how you could set it up for a throttle body but for a mass air style fuel injection i dont see how a cowl hood would really benifit. cooler engine compartment yes but if u have cold air thats not as big of a deal as with an open element style air filter on a carb unless your running a turbo/supercharger w/o any type of intercooler. not trying to bash at all im just curious if it would benefit performance in anyway or would it be just for for better looks and a little more clearance underhood??
SHOTyme
02-10-2005, 07:45 PM
i ALMOST got one for my SHO :D
1Quick88
02-10-2005, 07:49 PM
but what would u have gained from it besides looks?
GTrackd
02-10-2005, 07:53 PM
Nothing! losing like what 10 pounds?
C/F is cool, but we are'nt driving Ferrari's around...ya know?
Steve Starnes
02-10-2005, 08:58 PM
Like I said before I'm accually not gonna go with the Cowl hood. I MIGHT go with the OEM style. After I got my new tires put on today at Pep Boys (thanks to my brother who's the manager) I got a nice discount, we were looking in the Proline catalog and I found some rims. they are 10 spoke gunmetal.
http://www.pepboys.com/images/tires_wheels/wheels/style_928.jpg
Better then the hood?
Joe5.0
02-10-2005, 09:01 PM
CF hoods are usually NO lighter than a stock fibreglass hood. Reason is that most use the steel beams/supports and just lay the CF on top. So, CF hoods are definitely more of an aesthetic mod than a weight saving one.
I think your SHO would look pretty tight with an OEM style CF hood, and dont paint it. :cool: CF hoods look great on dark colored cars, and some light colored ones.
And those wheels are nice, but your car would look tits with some black/polished lip 18's, with springs of course.
1Quick88
02-10-2005, 09:01 PM
i wouldnt try to do to much to the outside of your car..no offense but it is a taurus and if u try to do a bunch of exterior mods to it i think it will look ricey..keep the money in the motor and make it a sleeper..atleast thats what i would do..but hey, its your car do what you like :D its always easy spending other peoples money :lol:
SHOTyme
02-10-2005, 11:09 PM
my fiberglass hood weighs about 25 lbs and joe nice member title asshole :fu:
Joe5.0
02-10-2005, 11:18 PM
my fiberglass hood weighs about 25 lbs and joe nice member title asshole :fu:
:dunno: :Owned: :asshole: :lol:
unwritten
02-11-2005, 11:15 PM
carbon fiber is not rice....
Crazzy_Al
02-11-2005, 11:19 PM
carbon fiber is not rice....
You've been hanging out Xceed too long. Carbon Fiber added to any vehicle that was not originally equipped with it IS rice.
Who cares what other people think? The only person that needs to like it is you. :)