Sportcross is back with a newly painted bumper

"Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo" (thetomselleck) 08/25/2017 at 17:48 • Filed to: Sportcross

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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 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/25/2017 at 17:53

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That looks great. Congrats on getting that fixed up!

Chariotoflove > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/25/2017 at 17:54

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Looks good. What did you end up doing?

benjrblant > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/25/2017 at 17:55

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YOU HAVE A SPERTKRASS?

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Chariotoflove 08/25/2017 at 17:56

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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 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/25/2017 at 17:58

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..actually looks pretty darn good...

HammerheadFistpunch > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/25/2017 at 17:58

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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 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/25/2017 at 17:58

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Worth it to get it done right by people you trust.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > benjrblant 08/25/2017 at 17:58

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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 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/25/2017 at 17:59

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Looks great!

That’s an evil color to match, looks like they nailed it.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > HammerheadFistpunch 08/25/2017 at 18:01

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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 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/25/2017 at 18:02

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She purdy.

Looking goooood.

HammerheadFistpunch > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/25/2017 at 18:02

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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 > HammerheadFistpunch 08/25/2017 at 18:03

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If I told you how much the bumper cost you’d take the Lord’s name in vain.

benjrblant > HammerheadFistpunch 08/25/2017 at 18:04

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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 > benjrblant 08/25/2017 at 18:06

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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 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/25/2017 at 18:07

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I have no doubts, just be glad its not pearl or metallic

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > HammerheadFistpunch 08/25/2017 at 18:09

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But it IS pearl metallic.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Svend 08/25/2017 at 18:10

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Your approval on aesthetics is highly regarded around these parts!

Spaceball-Two > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/25/2017 at 18:11

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Nice! Looks good!

benjrblant > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/25/2017 at 18:12

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Dang, that looks good!

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Spaceball-Two 08/25/2017 at 18:12

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Are you going to the Seattle cruise thingie?

dogisbadob > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/25/2017 at 18:13

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what was wrong with it before?

Spaceball-Two > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/25/2017 at 18:15

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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 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/25/2017 at 18:15

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ah...then yes, that explains it. My condolences.

Bytemite > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/25/2017 at 18:17

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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 > Spaceball-Two 08/25/2017 at 18:18

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I’m work that day so I’m out. But hit me up for a beer sometime.

Steve in Manhattan > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/25/2017 at 18:20

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Must be a good body shop ... they’re hard to find.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > dogisbadob 08/25/2017 at 18:22

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Shoddy paint job on a replacement bumper. Had two small chips when I bought it then this happened.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > HammerheadFistpunch 08/25/2017 at 18:23

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Plus you it shows every spec of dirt. But it looks sooooo good when it’s clean.

NojustNo > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/25/2017 at 18:30

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But seriously it looks great!

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Bytemite 08/25/2017 at 18:33

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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 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/25/2017 at 18:34

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yup, this is the color of my wifes gx

fintail > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/25/2017 at 18:38

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Nice. Pearl white is probably the best color for these, then a light blue (if it exists).

Spaceball-Two > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/25/2017 at 18:47

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Will do!

ptak appreciates old racecars > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/25/2017 at 19:15

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du et

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > ptak appreciates old racecars 08/25/2017 at 19:20

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Paint it black?

OKcarburetor > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/25/2017 at 19:23

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Damn, that looks great! Is a manual trans swap into one of these plug and play? Seems like a great car.

TheHondaBro > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/25/2017 at 20:01

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Can I take your car? Don’t worry, I’m used to more power.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > TheHondaBro 08/25/2017 at 20:19

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List of people who can drive my car:

1) The Mrs.

2) ...

3) NO

ptak appreciates old racecars > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/25/2017 at 20:35

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nO
do Things to it

(good song though, I’ve never actually heard the Rolling Stones before)

Tristan > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/25/2017 at 22:13

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The band aids gave it street cred.

AM3R, lost another burner > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/25/2017 at 22:24

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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 > AM3R, lost another burner 08/25/2017 at 22:32

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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 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/25/2017 at 22:36

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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 > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo 08/26/2017 at 19:24

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i like the look without a badge. not like an IS rear will ever be too plain.