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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 09:04 PM
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just did it today.



not sure if i want to sand off the honda part yet i kinda like it all red
 
Old Feb 18, 2007 | 09:08 PM
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should use a file and shave the letters down to metal. looks really good
 
Old Feb 18, 2007 | 09:18 PM
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looks awesome, i have heard of people having troubles with their cars after taking the valve cover off and not changing the gasket.
 
Old Feb 18, 2007 | 09:27 PM
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Looks good. You did a good job...
 
Old Feb 18, 2007 | 09:38 PM
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thanks guys, and i bought a new gasket prior to painting
 
Old Feb 18, 2007 | 09:51 PM
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Looks good man, did you use an engine paint or something?
 
Old Feb 18, 2007 | 10:14 PM
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looks awesome, i have heard of people having troubles with their cars after taking the valve cover off and not changing the gasket.
not if you reinstall it properly like i did
 
Old Feb 18, 2007 | 10:36 PM
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Looks killer. What are you gonna do next?
 
Old Feb 18, 2007 | 10:43 PM
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Looks killer. What are you gonna do next?
what ever i feel like i wanna do... gosh! haha jk, couldn't resist. i have a front strut brace on the way as we speak though. after that, schroth rallye 3 harness' and new gauges.

as for the paint, i used high-temp engine block paint. the color is ford red.
 
Old Feb 18, 2007 | 11:23 PM
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Windcalmer's new sig is the most horrible thing I have ever seen... all of my friends... decapitated!
 



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