Don't be bitter, get a splitter!

"Thunderbee - Has the engine that kids like" (thunderbee) 09/19/2014 at 11:30 • Filed to: None

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Finally got around to fitting mine to Bumblebee; I think it looks ace! Oppoinions welcome~

and a before image, for comparison:

MK6GTI-now with added Miata > Thunderbee - Has the engine that kids like 09/19/2014 at 11:32

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Looks nice! What's the spec on the car?

jvirgs drives a Subaru > Thunderbee - Has the engine that kids like 09/19/2014 at 11:34

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Ugh. totes jelly you can have one of these!

Thunderbee - Has the engine that kids like > MK6GTI-now with added Miata 09/19/2014 at 11:36

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1.2 4 banger making an IMMENSE 86hp. I'm using the old ricer motto, better to look fast than go fast!

Cé hé sin > MK6GTI-now with added Miata 09/19/2014 at 11:36

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Yellow. He has all the yellow options.

Nibby > Thunderbee - Has the engine that kids like 09/19/2014 at 11:37

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I AM BITTER

BECAUSE I TOOK YOUR ADVICE AND GOT A SPLINTER INSTEAD

Thunderbee - Has the engine that kids like > Nibby 09/19/2014 at 11:41

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Was this your doing?

MK6GTI-now with added Miata > Thunderbee - Has the engine that kids like 09/19/2014 at 11:41

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Better to go fast in a slow car than slow in a fast car! I'm sure it's a lot of fun.

Also, I like it in yellow. Lived in the UK until recently and every car was grey, black, or some other dull colour, so seeing something bright was always nice.

Audi-os, Amigos! > Thunderbee - Has the engine that kids like 09/19/2014 at 11:43

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Looks great!

Thunderbee - Has the engine that kids like > MK6GTI-now with added Miata 09/19/2014 at 11:43

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Truth! It's a lot of fun to hoon, just don't look at the speedo.

Had to go for the brightest colour available, I'm on a mission to liven up the roads

Thunderbee - Has the engine that kids like > Audi-os, Amigos! 09/19/2014 at 11:43

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Thank you!

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Thunderbee - Has the engine that kids like 09/19/2014 at 11:43

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I wonder how it'd look with the part of the grille that the licence plate mounts to, colour coded.

Thunderbee - Has the engine that kids like > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 09/19/2014 at 11:49

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Coloured yellow? That's an interesting idea. Most (un)limited owners paint them gloss black or, god forbid, sticker bomb them. To photoshop!

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Thunderbee - Has the engine that kids like 09/19/2014 at 11:52

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Yeah I think it would be pretty unique, I've seen loads of them gloss black but colour coded would change the whole face of the car.

Thunderbee - Has the engine that kids like > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 09/19/2014 at 11:55

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I like the idea, pretty sure I haven't seen it done yet. I'll have to shop it, get an idea of how it would work.

Speaking of unique, saw a Corsa like mine sat on body colour coded Porsche twists which was... interesting

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Thunderbee - Has the engine that kids like 09/19/2014 at 12:04

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Cool, post it up on oppo when you finish it.

Not sure porsche twists would be a good match for a corsa... Not to mention I'm not a big fan of colour coding wheels unless the car is white.

Thunderbee - Has the engine that kids like > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. 09/19/2014 at 12:08

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Will do, probably take me a while though as I'm pretty rusty with PS.

Not my picture, but that's the car. I'm sorry, I know you should respect someone else's ride but they look terrible

Rory > Thunderbee - Has the engine that kids like 09/19/2014 at 12:09

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I love the colour matched badge ! I have noticed a lot of northern Ireland Vauxhalls with them now. Oddly never caught on down south.

Thunderbee - Has the engine that kids like > Rory 09/19/2014 at 12:12

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Thanks! Thought it was a nice way to cover the chrome. A lot of the white ones tend to go for it so I jumped on the bandwagon with sunny yellow

Rory > Thunderbee - Has the engine that kids like 09/19/2014 at 12:17

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It looks lovely ! Very EDM brah! I did it with my old Opel Astra convertible, well I plastidipped it black because I couldn't fit my OPC grill.

MK6GTI-now with added Miata > Thunderbee - Has the engine that kids like 09/19/2014 at 12:17

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You're doing the world a great service. Carry on.

Thunderbee - Has the engine that kids like > Rory 09/19/2014 at 12:22

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You're too kind bruh! They look so much nicer plastidipped/painted; good call on the black. How come you couldn't fit the OPC grill?

Rory > Thunderbee - Has the engine that kids like 09/19/2014 at 12:30

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Bruh! You will make me blush Bruh. I just find chrome badges on cars to be tacky. I took the badge of my Civic as soon as I got it and I removed all of the rear badging, apart from a red Honda badge ( because chav)
The car was in a previously unmentioned fender bender, the mounting points for the grill were gone and oddly the previous owner glued the existing grill in place. I just left it as is until I could repair the bumper.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Thunderbee - Has the engine that kids like 09/19/2014 at 12:31

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Yeah definitely not a fan of that. As long as the owner likes it I suppose.

Thunderbee - Has the engine that kids like > Rory 09/19/2014 at 12:52

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It's not so bad on a big American thing, but a little hatchback? Come on.

I debadged almost all of mine, left a few on to stop it looking totally bare. I love that the previous owner just went 'fuck it' and glued it in place!

Rory > Thunderbee - Has the engine that kids like 09/19/2014 at 13:04

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My dad has always had obnoxious American cars, adorned in chrome and stinking of freedom. They suit chrome, they NEED chrome.
My first car was a 1.2 Ibiza with chrome trim. Why do I have chrome trim on a bloody spanish econobox. What is going on??
Oh that astra was the epitome of DIY repairs. They used Blutack to hold the radio in place. It was a death trap too.
I may have gone back in time to a car from 1997, but oh god I love it. I am technically the "first owner" So its trouble free.

Thunderbee - Has the engine that kids like > Rory 09/19/2014 at 14:15

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I don't get it either! Much prefer colour coded bits, but that's just my preference.

Haha, I love it! Yo using that blutack instead of proper mounting apparatus will shave at least 3 seconds off your lap times brah.

Nothing wrong with going back in time; if I could I'd own an EG Civic SiR or something!

Rory > Thunderbee - Has the engine that kids like 09/19/2014 at 19:31

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That whole car was a mess. I am so so glad it is gone !
The one thing about buying older is the pleasure of not having to worry anymore about any sensor or electrical issues. Theres nothing to go wrong !!
I love my Civic. It is spotless, it is so reliable and drives wonderfully. An EG SiR would be incredible !!!

Thunderbee - Has the engine that kids like > Rory 09/20/2014 at 11:59

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Damn that's a good looking Civic - kudos! You must be proud :)

The joys of older car ownership! I'd like something from the 90's or 80's for my next car; I drove a '95 Impreza WRX STI at the Silverstone Rally School, I'd be all over something like that