by "Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
Published 08/25/2017 at 17:48
by "Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
Published 08/25/2017 at 17:48
Tags: Sportcross
STARS: 25
I think it turned out pretty damn good!
They also touched up the billions of paint chips on my hood.
Hnnnnnng this car was worth the wait.
"Nothing" (nothingatalluseful)
08/25/2017 at 17:53, STARS: 0
That looks great. Congrats on getting that fixed up!
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
08/25/2017 at 17:54, STARS: 0
Looks good. What did you end up doing?
"benjrblant" (benjblant)
08/25/2017 at 17:55, STARS: 1
YOU HAVE A SPERTKRASS?
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
08/25/2017 at 17:56, STARS: 0
Went to the body shop I’ve been using for a decade and had them do the full removal and sand down, etc. In other words, I paid up.
"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
08/25/2017 at 17:58, STARS: 0
Obama_not_bad.jpg
..actually looks pretty darn good...
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
08/25/2017 at 17:58, STARS: 0
Do you mind if I ask how reasonable the small chip repair was?
$ $$ $$$ $$$$
I have some touch up spots on the cruiser I would rather have done right (i.e. not by me) and I haven’t looked into cost yet.
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
08/25/2017 at 17:58, STARS: 3
Worth it to get it done right by people you trust.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
08/25/2017 at 17:58, STARS: 1
Hey, it’s been maybe a few days since I posted about It!
Trying to not wear out oppo on this one. On the other hand, I’ve only had it for a short time but have already gone through many new experiences. I feel I care about them enough to share.
"Rust and Dust - Oppositelock Forever" (rustanddust)
08/25/2017 at 17:59, STARS: 1
Looks great!
That’s an evil color to match, looks like they nailed it.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
08/25/2017 at 18:01, STARS: 0
They just did it for free, so I couldn’t say for going in for *just* The chips.
I asked about right when I dropped it off, and he’s like, “Ahhh, I’ll do it myself, don’t worry.”
"Svend" (svend)
08/25/2017 at 18:02, STARS: 2
She purdy.
Looking goooood.
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
08/25/2017 at 18:02, STARS: 0
I have at least 5 spots that need more than a little ship repair...but I so don’t want to pay for them. sigh. I will have to check into it before winter though on account of the salt part of salt lake.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
08/25/2017 at 18:03, STARS: 0
If I told you how much the bumper cost you’d take the Lord’s name in vain.
"benjrblant" (benjblant)
08/25/2017 at 18:04, STARS: 0
I have three or four itty bitty rust bubbles on the rear hatch. Going to sand them out and blob on some OEM touch-up paint.
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
08/25/2017 at 18:06, STARS: 0
careful with that route, thats what I’ve been doing and it does not last if there are underlying issues. even with touchup primer.
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
08/25/2017 at 18:07, STARS: 0
I have no doubts, just be glad its not pearl or metallic
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
08/25/2017 at 18:09, STARS: 1
But it IS pearl metallic.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
08/25/2017 at 18:10, STARS: 1
Your approval on aesthetics is highly regarded around these parts!
"Spaceball-Two" (spaceball-two)
08/25/2017 at 18:11, STARS: 0
Nice! Looks good!
"benjrblant" (benjblant)
08/25/2017 at 18:12, STARS: 0
Dang, that looks good!
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
08/25/2017 at 18:12, STARS: 0
Are you going to the Seattle cruise thingie?
"dogisbadob" (dogisbadob)
08/25/2017 at 18:13, STARS: 0
what was wrong with it before?
"Spaceball-Two" (spaceball-two)
08/25/2017 at 18:15, STARS: 0
Not sure. I’ve got some house projects that are going to start eating up my weekends. I’ve been putting them off all summer but I need to get moving before the weather turns to shit. Looks like fun though.
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
08/25/2017 at 18:15, STARS: 1
ah...then yes, that explains it. My condolences.
"Bytemite" (bytemite)
08/25/2017 at 18:17, STARS: 1
I’m too jealous but glad you have such a unicorn in pearl white no less. Don’t give this one up! How does the 2JZ do for fuel economy and exhaust note?
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
08/25/2017 at 18:18, STARS: 0
I’m work that day so I’m out. But hit me up for a beer sometime.
"Steve in Manhattan" (blogenfreude01)
08/25/2017 at 18:20, STARS: 2
Must be a good body shop ... they’re hard to find.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
08/25/2017 at 18:22, STARS: 2
Shoddy paint job on a replacement bumper. Had two small chips when I bought it then this happened.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
08/25/2017 at 18:23, STARS: 0
Plus you it shows every spec of dirt. But it looks sooooo good when it’s clean.
"NojustNo" (front24200)
08/25/2017 at 18:30, STARS: 2
But seriously it looks great!
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
08/25/2017 at 18:33, STARS: 1
Fuel economy is dreadful. Cookie Monster sent me a link for a cool air intake that he swears by, so I’ll be getting that.
Exhaust note is great (coming from a Tercel, here), but it is auto so it doesn’t get tested.
"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch)
08/25/2017 at 18:34, STARS: 0
yup, this is the color of my wifes gx
"fintail" (fintail)
08/25/2017 at 18:38, STARS: 1
Nice. Pearl white is probably the best color for these, then a light blue (if it exists).
"Spaceball-Two" (spaceball-two)
08/25/2017 at 18:47, STARS: 0
Will do!
"ptak appreciates old racecars" (racecarptak)
08/25/2017 at 19:15, STARS: 0
du et
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
08/25/2017 at 19:20, STARS: 0
Paint it black?
!!! UNKNOWN CONTENT TYPE !!!
"OKcarburetor" (okcarburetor)
08/25/2017 at 19:23, STARS: 0
Damn, that looks great! Is a manual trans swap into one of these plug and play? Seems like a great car.
"TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
08/25/2017 at 20:01, STARS: 1
Can I take your car? Don’t worry, I’m used to more power.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
08/25/2017 at 20:19, STARS: 1
List of people who can drive my car:
1) The Mrs.
2) ...
3) NO
"ptak appreciates old racecars" (racecarptak)
08/25/2017 at 20:35, STARS: 0
nO
do Things to it
(good song though, I’ve never actually heard the Rolling Stones before)
"Tristan" (casselts)
08/25/2017 at 22:13, STARS: 0
The band aids gave it street cred.
"AM3R, lost another burner" (am3r17)
08/25/2017 at 22:24, STARS: 0
I, for one, really enjoy these updates. I’ve always really liked these cars so I definitely don’t mind reading about it, and it’s nice to get a different take on them. Any plans to modify it? I think I already told you about the guy I know who fully built a 1JZ is300 and it got totaled within weeks.
"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck)
08/25/2017 at 22:32, STARS: 0
Just a different intake a maybe some tinted windows. This is probably the only IS on the planet left with untinted glass. And a Lexus badge on the back.
"AM3R, lost another burner" (am3r17)
08/25/2017 at 22:36, STARS: 1
I’m a big fan of tints. Never liked the fact that people can 100% see straight into my car. As long as you light enough to where it doesn’t impede vision, tint is great. I think 35% is the sweet spot. Looks good, does a great job keeping it cool inside, and doesn’t lessen visibility.
"LongbowMkII" (longbowmkii)
08/26/2017 at 19:24, STARS: 0
i like the look without a badge. not like an IS rear will ever be too plain.