Pimping out my ride

[AgentTripleX]

I'm driving down to LA next weekend. I'm staying with one of my friends who owns StickerCity. I want to have him pimp out my car and was wondering what experiences you guys have with the materials he uses. Also curious about safety, will it be a big deal to have blacked out lights and reflectors? Also, if you think something would look cool or not, let me know. My car is currently Nightfall Blue (dark metallic blue) with black wheels, black wheels badges, black valve caps, black nose badge, and black and blue interior. I'll be getting my gas cap either powdered coated or stickered black and I'll be powdercoating my diffuser.

http://stickercity.com/store/home.php?cat=2260

The items I'm interested in:

Back Bumper Reflector Smoke Film Overlay, if he has it cut for my reflectors. I changed mine to European style.

Either Smoke Tail Light or Reverse Light Overlay Film or a combination of the two.

Headlight Protection Film - Either in smoke, blue, or black.

Third Brake Light Film Overlay

Front & Back Side Reflector Smoke Out Film

And possibly Racing Stripes in Grey or Metallic Grey.

[Five]

I think the racing stripes would look nice. Looks like they are really cheap and they can be removed easily.

http://www.stickercity.com/store/product.php?productid=18846&cat=2283&page=1

should photoshop a couple different colors though

[pdisme]

Yep, photoshop is awesome for that, I used it a lot before deciding on wheels and colors. Of course it takes me a damn hour to just remove the background from something because I'm not very good at it.

[Five]

Check out my mad photoshop skilz.

Blank is on the right.

[AgentTripleX]

Check out my mad photoshop skilz.

Blank is on the right.

Haha.... :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

Nice photoshop skills you got there. You might want to stick to driving. :p

And I should probably upload current photos of my car with the different interior and badge.

[AgentTripleX]

Almost forgot about this handy configurator.

http://uyesugionline.com/Elise/EliseViewer.aspx

http://uyesugionline.com/Elise/StriperPage.aspx?CarColor=Nightfall_Blue&StripeColor=Silver

Except Nightfall Blue is darker than the color they have pictured for it.

I also like this guy's stripe, but it wouldn't work on the Elise. :( There would be a sharp drop from the roof to the trunk.

http://www.mrobonline.com/DSC02267.JPG
http://www.mrobonline.com/DSC02269%20(2).JPG

[pdisme]

I like mine better, the yellow really sets it off, especially the antennae.

[AgentTripleX]

Thanks for the antennaes. And what do they help with? Will I help bees find their way back to the hive?

Since ya'll are poking fun of me. Here's my pchop. Sad that I actually studied art my first two years of college.

[pdisme]

An abstract rendition of racing strips by AgentTripleX

[AgentTripleX]

BTW - here are photos of what the car looks like now. Which reminds me I also want to paint my calipers. Probably black, but I've heard it's complicated. And I need to pick up some black bolts from BMW for my wheels.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/fashionlifestyle/IMG_1813.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/fashionlifestyle/IMG_1816.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/fashionlifestyle/IMG_1817.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/fashionlifestyle/IMG_1824.jpg

[pdisme]

Black bolts would be good, the shiny ones stand out.

[AgentTripleX]

After giving it much thought I've realized that stripes might be a little bit to much for my car. I want to be in stealth mode. But I did remember I need to tint my windows ASAP and pick up those black bolts too.

[markr]

I also like this guy's stripe, but it wouldn't work on the Elise. :( There would be a sharp drop from the roof to the trunk.

http://www.mrobonline.com/DSC02267.JPG
http://www.mrobonline.com/DSC02269%20(2).JPG

X, when did I become "this guy"????? I think I am hurt.:cry: As, for your car it sounds like you made up you mind. But I think black stripes with the black wheels would look excellent.

[pdisme]

:owned: :)

[AgentTripleX]

X, when did I become "this guy"????? I think I am hurt.:cry: As, for your car it sounds like you made up you mind. But I think black stripes with the black wheels would look excellent.

Now baby, you know that ain't true. I love those hot girls at your house. And all those hot cars. Yum.:bowdown: I would do anything for them. You're not just some guy. You are "the guy". I want to do the black stripes, but my buddy Andy, at StickerCity, thinks they will be a waste. I kind of trust him, not only 'cause he lets me sleep in his bed instead of the floor, but because he makes a living off of stripes. I'd like to think he knows what he's talking about. But maybe after a while, when I'm really bored, I'll do it just for the hell of it. I really do want stripes, believe me. Just want to be understated. For now I'm tinting all three windows 30%.

[markr]

Does he think it will be a waste because they will be hard to see because your car is such a dark shade of blue. If so that makes sense . . .

[AgentTripleX]

Yep. That's why he recommended a grey like yours. And after seeing yours I think two stripes is cheesy and I want one, but it wouldn't look the same in the back. :( Just say it, you have the cooler car. ;)

[pdisme]

I like the single stripe, but I also really like the back of the Exige better the way it comes up over the rear window.

[AgentTripleX]

Here's what the wheels look like now. Still need to paint the calipers. But I think it looks sharp. Painted rotors, painted wheels, black lotus wheel badges, black lotus valve caps, and black bmw bolts.

[pdisme]

Much better with the new lug nuts!

[Minch00]

Man I've been playing with that Lotus configurator for about 15 minutes. It's just too bad I'll never be able to buy one. But if I could, White/Laser Blue stripes here I come!

[AgentTripleX]

Pimping ain't easy. Here's the latest on my ride. I finally found a place that will powdercoat my diffuser and gas cap. Currently looks like this.
http://www.talklambo.com/pics/data/513/Lombard.jpg
Photo courtesy Liza Heider.

[demetri]

very nice i like the alloys:headbang: how much tint are those windows, they cant be legal:confused:

[pdisme]

Wow, that is looking very nice, looks like a stealth aircraft, the wheel paint was a good idea.

[markr]

Looks pretty damn good. I wish mine was that clean:(

[AgentTripleX]

very nice i like the alloys:headbang: how much tint are those windows, they cant be legal:confused:

Glad you likey. 15% tint :cool:

[pdisme]

Glad you likey. 15% tint :cool:

15% visible. :)

[AgentTripleX]

It's hard to see pedestrians at night. Fortunately they hear me coming. :D I actually have a passenger in my car in that photo above. It looks like no one is in the car, hehe.

[zzzzdoc]

Let's see you try that again at night on Lombard. LOL

Still thinking about that Exige for the track.

[pdisme]

Still thinking about that Exige for the track.

Do it! :drivingskid:

[SweetDaddyDelicious]

Looking good.

and uhhhh, you've seen sticker city's car right? Friends or not, I don't think I trust mine to someone that has an abomination like that as an advertising vehicle. Pimp my ride indeed.

[pdisme]

:lol2: :owned:

[AgentTripleX]

Looking good.

and uhhhh, you've seen sticker city's car right? Friends or not, I don't think I trust mine to someone that has an abomination like that as an advertising vehicle. Pimp my ride indeed.

Which one? :p I stay at their houses when I'm in LA. I agree it may be a little too much for a jag, but the Exige S and Turbo are sweet. I like the box too. :D

[SuperVixen]

Let's see you try that again at night on Lombard. LOL

Still thinking about that Exige for the track.

I've got an S and a Cup Car available. Let me know. I'll give you a special TalkLambo deal.:biggerGrin:

[pdisme]

He needs it to be street legal so looks like Exige S it is zzzzdoc! :) Pull the trigger, she could have it here before we head to Sebring on the 21st!

[Seb]

He needs it to be street legal so looks like Exige S it is zzzzdoc! :) Pull the trigger, she could have it here before we head to Sebring on the 21st!


If he wants something street legal, its hard to beat the Exige S as a track car indeed. The only thing that could be better would be a GT3RS, but even then...

[SweetDaddyDelicious]

Which one? :p I stay at their houses when I'm in LA. I agree it may be a little too much for a jag, but the Exige S and Turbo are sweet. I like the box too. :D

I wouldn't of showed the elise either. lol. Maybe they got rid of it. But that thing was hideous. Yellow car, full yellow wheels, yellowed out black vents and parts. and then enough black stickers, half black doors, wings, doodads, etc stuck onto it to make a hyundai ricer jealous. I would of put money on there being lighted windshield wiper nozzles installed on it.

I like the box though. (you can take that to mean whatever you want)

[pdisme]

I like the box though. (you can take that to mean whatever you want)

I don't like stickers on the box. :lol2:

[AgentTripleX]

I wouldn't of showed the elise either. lol. Maybe they got rid of it. But that thing was hideous. Yellow car, full yellow wheels, yellowed out black vents and parts. and then enough black stickers, half black doors, wings, doodads, etc stuck onto it to make a hyundai ricer jealous. I would of put money on there being lighted windshield wiper nozzles installed on it.

I like the box though. (you can take that to mean whatever you want)

They totalled the Elise, hence the Exige S. I never got to see the Elise in person. Glad you like the box. :p

[vchon]

looking very clean.

[AgentTripleX]

I got my car detailed on Saturday. I haven't gotten my gas cap and diffuser back yet, but I think it looks good so far.

http://www.talklambo.com/pics/data/513/medium/Resize_of_ggb_010.jpg
http://www.talklambo.com/pics/data/513/medium/Rotation_of_Resize_of_ggb_011.jpg
http://www.talklambo.com/pics/data/513/medium/Resize_of_ggb_013.jpg
http://www.talklambo.com/pics/data/513/medium/Resize_of_ggb_006.jpg

[kontis]

i loveee it. keep up the great work. the pic with the bridge in the background is nice too

[antal]

i like that pic too!!!

[AgentTripleX]

Finally... my gas cap is powder coated. Woohoo! So many baby steps, lol.

[artherd]

wow what a difference it makes though! Have you thought of black for the calipers to continue the theme?

[AgentTripleX]

I'd like to do blue like my car.
Can someone photoshop them for me?

[gebbers]

....not perfect but will give you the idea:
http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/3923/lotuspd9.jpg

[demetri]

....not perfect but will give you the idea:
http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/3923/lotuspd9.jpg

nice job. i say go for it. :grinning-smiley-003

[AgentTripleX]

I like... ok... now I need to find a place to do it.

[artherd]

Sorinne, you should just drive up today we're wrenching on the exige :) Next get that corner light smoked and then your car will be complete!

[Pantera]

That looks just like the one sitting in Fortcarson right now.

Only major diffrence is his car has a hardtop.

[AgentTripleX]

I finally got a hardtop. :D

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/fashionlifestyle/IMG_3915.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/fashionlifestyle/IMG_3918.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/fashionlifestyle/IMG_3920.jpg

[Mike S]

Nice!

[vchon]

looks better everytime you post. =]

[AgentTripleX]

looks better everytime you post. =]

Haha... that's the goal.

You'll have to check it out this summer when you're here. :)

[AgentTripleX]

I haven't updated this thread in a while. Here's the latest. I let a friend of mine borrow it and he's snapping some pix while enjoying it.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3258/2741737477_4c9b1461cd_o.jpg

Also, a pchop by someone else. Same photographer though.

http://www.yimit.net/files/photos/8d5e957f2978934L.jpg

[AgentTripleX]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3167/2741811231_846e057912_o.jpg

[AgentTripleX]

http://eshaun.com/pics/l4p/IMG_0936-hungrylotuselise.jpg

[artherd]

Also, a pchop by someone else. Same photographer though.

http://www.yimit.net/files/photos/8d5e957f2978934L.jpg

Ah, good you saw it :)

That first pic of Shaun's you posted, in the mist, absolutely stunning!

[pdisme]

Ah, good you saw it :)

That first pic of Shaun's you posted, in the mist, absolutely stunning!

Florida version of morning fog in my Juno. :)

http://www.talklambo.com/pics/data/593/medium/PBOC_WINTERFEST_Sebring_Jan_17-20_2008_DL_-_29_065.jpg

[artherd]

Not as pretty as CA, but totally SAVAGE! How do you like it compared to the Radical?

[pdisme]

I like the Radical better from a looks perspective since they put bodywork around the roll bar even though it's the same under the skin, but totally different car otherwise, big 400 HP V6 vs 250 HP motorcycle engine is a whole different experience.

[eshaun]

hmm looks like someone's been parkin lot pimpin :p

and they roll with the quality gas :)

http://eshaun.com/pics/l4p/IMG_0936-hungrylotuselise.jpg

[AgentTripleX]

I can't keep track of all the mods any more, but I gave my Elise a sponge bath yesterday and her she is in all her current beauty.

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/fashionlifestyle/PB170248.jpg

[motohead]

looks Sharp!

[2FST4U]

Check out my mad photoshop skilz.

Blank is on the right.


You know, I nearly believed that for a second....... LOL:biggerGrin:

[AgentTripleX]

A couple more mods done today...

A couple more mods today. Thanks Lyle Lyles Vinyl Styles - Custom Vehicle Vinyl Specialty One Stop Shop (http://www.lylesvinylstyles.net/) .

http://sprvxn.tumblr.com/photo/1280/251149461/1/tumblr_ktfg9km3fM1qa8k8a
http://sprvxn.tumblr.com/photo/1280/251151095/1/tumblr_ktfgcuLCZL1qa8k8a