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TunedPort 335
11-09-2003, 09:02 PM
Here's some interesting picture's I just took. Chrome vs. Polished aluminum. I just polished the one without the button. As you can see, the chrome looks very bright and reflective, but you can tell it has a "plated" look to it. The polished aluminum looks deep and metal-like, not as "bling bling"... more of a classy style to it. I think both look cool.

http://www.ls1camaro.net/freehosting/chromevsalum1.JPG
http://www.ls1camaro.net/freehosting/chromevsalum2.JPG
http://www.ls1camaro.net/freehosting/chromevsalum3.JPG


Figured I'd post this, some food for thought :smokin:
Mr Joshua
11-09-2003, 09:24 PM
shweet... :smokin:
only excessive chrome looks too bling in interiors...
~J
TunedPort 335
11-09-2003, 09:25 PM
I hear ya. I am putting the chrome one in my car only because I got the line lock (just haven't wired it up yet).

Those pics are also a good deciding point when it comes to wheels and shit like that.
Mr Joshua
11-09-2003, 09:28 PM
yea...
i'm partial to sparse chrome, remote tach bezzel, shifter knob.. not much else though..
excessive chrome is a killer.. chrome door locks + door handles + e-brake, every bezzel, etc..
~J
Mike S
11-09-2003, 11:04 PM
Damn..I need to find out if my factory wheels have a clear coat on them..If not U wana polish them for the right price :thumbsup:
TunedPort 335
11-09-2003, 11:11 PM
Course I would. I already got some people who want me to repolish their wheels over the winter (Timmy and Igotasweetride). We haven't made any definite plans though.

I thought those Dodge wheels are already polished from the factory though:eh: Maybe I'm wrong haha :blush:
Jcb890
11-10-2003, 12:31 AM
thats some nice work there dude.
Mike S
11-10-2003, 08:10 AM
Yea they come polished but kinda look like shit right now...I'm trying to find a set of new 17 inch take off for winter so soon as i do..there all your's to go crazy on
NickPSI
11-10-2003, 09:25 AM
Nothing like rubbing phallic objects!



Hey tunedport, I need to know if you have anymore TPI parts, like intake's, the runners or the plenum. If you do have any left over i'd be happy to sco0p em up off your hands.
TunedPort 335
11-10-2003, 11:23 AM
Nick I have a full TPI setup off an 88 IROC. Polished ported plenum, polished runners, and intake manifold. I had them acid dipped so theres no carbon or anything inside them. Also comes with EGR and polished fuel rails.

I'm gonna finish polishing the plenum hopefully today. Everything else is done. I'll post pictures if you want them.
FATBLOCKMARO
11-10-2003, 01:36 PM
Originally posted by TunedPort 335
Nick I have a full TPI setup off an 88 IROC. Polished ported plenum, polished runners, and intake manifold. I had them acid dipped so theres no carbon or anything inside them. Also comes with EGR and polished fuel rails.

I'm gonna finish polishing the plenum hopefully today. Everything else is done. I'll post pictures if you want them.


I HAVE SOME VALVE COVERS THAT NEED A GOOD POLISHING ....HOW MUCH BUDDY???:eh:
TunedPort 335
11-10-2003, 01:39 PM
I would hafta look at them first to get a good estimate. Were they already polished and need to be re-buffed, or do they need sanding and polishing?

EDIT- these ones?

http://www.ls1camaro.net/freehosting/sdfsfd.jpg
FATBLOCKMARO
11-10-2003, 01:52 PM
Originally posted by TunedPort 335
I would hafta look at them first to get a good estimate. Were they already polished and need to be re-buffed, or do they need sanding and polishing?

EDIT- these ones?

http://www.ls1camaro.net/freehosting/sdfsfd.jpg


DUDE YOU ARE THE MAN ...... WTF ....YOU HAVE MOOR PICS OF MY CAR THAN I DO....WTF ....THANKS MAN :thumbsup: YES THOSE ARE THE ONES ....$$$???? THEY JUST GOT A LITTLE FOGGED OVER ...AND A COUPLE LITTLE SCRATCHES...
TunedPort 335
11-10-2003, 03:34 PM
$40 bucks ???

Shouldn't take me too long. They look fairly easy. I have a few more pics of your car if you want them.
FATBLOCKMARO
11-10-2003, 03:45 PM
Originally posted by TunedPort 335
$40 bucks ???

Shouldn't take me too long. They look fairly easy. I have a few more pics of your car if you want them.


YEA BOY POST PICS ....!!!!:thumbsup: AS SOON AS I RIP THE ENG OUT OF MY CAR ILL SENT THE VALVE COVERS TO YOU BUDDY:thumbsup:
FATBLOCKMARO
11-10-2003, 03:46 PM
Originally posted by TunedPort 335
$40 bucks ???

Shouldn't take me too long. They look fairly easy. I have a few more pics of your car if you want them.


OH YEA GIVE ME A PACKAGE PRICE ON MY WHEELS TOO:thumbsup:
FATBLOCKMARO
11-10-2003, 03:48 PM
Originally posted by TunedPort 335
$40 bucks ???

Shouldn't take me too long. They look fairly easy. I have a few more pics of your car if you want them.


PROB POST PICS IN DIFERENT SECTION SO WE DONT GETY YELLED AT
TunedPort 335
11-10-2003, 03:50 PM
No problem man. Just lemme know before hand. I got a few things I wanna get out of my way first, but I'm basically all set.
FATBLOCKMARO
11-10-2003, 03:58 PM
Originally posted by TunedPort 335
No problem man. Just lemme know before hand. I got a few things I wanna get out of my way first, but I'm basically all set.


WHEELS? ABOUT HOW MUCH ??? IM NOT GOING TO HOLD YOU TO ANYTHING
TunedPort 335
11-10-2003, 04:00 PM
To rebuff the drag lites? I dunno 120 bucks or so. Sandpaper and compounds are gettin expensive, so it really fucks me over on pricing. I don't wanna go too high but I can't go too low either or else I won't make much profit :ak1:
FATBLOCKMARO
11-10-2003, 04:04 PM
Originally posted by TunedPort 335
To rebuff the drag lites? I dunno 120 bucks or so. Sandpaper and compounds are gettin expensive, so it really fucks me over on pricing. I don't wanna go too high but I can't go too low either or else I won't make much profit :ak1:


COOL BRO I WONT HOLD YOU TOO IT
NickPSI
11-10-2003, 06:41 PM
Originally posted by TunedPort 335
Nick I have a full TPI setup off an 88 IROC. Polished ported plenum, polished runners, and intake manifold. I had them acid dipped so theres no carbon or anything inside them. Also comes with EGR and polished fuel rails.

I'm gonna finish polishing the plenum hopefully today. Everything else is done. I'll post pictures if you want them.

Do you have injectors, wiring harness, and ECU? If not it isn't a big deal, send me a PM on what you want for the setup. It doesn't need to be polished or anything, but hey a little Bling never hurt anyone I guess.
TunedPort 335
11-10-2003, 08:14 PM
Check the classifieds :smokin:
bottledbird68
11-11-2003, 03:42 AM
Hmm, how much to polish say, an LT1 intake? And possibly the accesory bracket. If all goes according to plan I know someone who may be interested....... :cool2:
TunedPort 335
11-11-2003, 10:20 AM
Hmm I've never done an LT1 intake before. I've looked at my dads, it doesn't look too easy... I'd probably hafta buy some sanding rolls for my die grinder because the palm sander I use on the TPI won't get into all those little places.
bottledbird68
11-11-2003, 08:45 PM
I'll give you some time to think about it. Need to see what happens first. Then need to decide polished or painted..... :D
NickPSI
11-11-2003, 08:53 PM
Originally posted by bottledbird68
I'll give you some time to think about it. Need to see what happens first. Then need to decide polished or painted..... :D

I need to get back down there to get some more work in on those caprices. My Compton hat is ruined, but it was worth the experience.

Even if it did take me 2 hours to swap starters lol
bottledbird68
11-11-2003, 10:28 PM
Originally posted by NickPSI
I need to get back down there to get some more work in on those caprices. My Compton hat is ruined, but it was worth the experience.

Even if it did take me 2 hours to swap starters lol You're more than welcome to anytime man. :thumbsup: