Project: Xe aka Frankenecho Now with better pics!
05-12-2008 | 12:30 AM
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I still think you need a bigger wing on the back to help balance out the look of the car, the downward slope towards the back of the car just makes it look kinda odd. putting a bigger wing that is angled right will help it a lot.
05-13-2008 | 04:51 AM
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Originally Posted by INFINI
not many pics though. Def. not enough to help know how the car really looks. I thought you had done a big photo shoot.
05-14-2008 | 03:34 PM
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Re: Project: Xe aka Frankenecho Now with better pics!
Originally Posted by aweezee
My car is FINALLY being finished up at JE Import Performance in Baltimore, MD. They are finishing up all the last details of my turbo kit. I have been without a car for a couple of months now and I had forgotten how bad it sucks not to drive, but a few of my setbacks were:
ZPI sent me a "turbo kit"
The car got sideswiped
Despite these setbacks it really has been a learning experience in the automotive aftermarket world as well as a challenge to my creativity.
Also, I wrote a while back about an Xa front end to replace my damaged stock one, and well, its almost ready, parts are prepped and ready to go on, pics to come. Feel free to ask me any questions about this project (i.e. turbo, bodywork, that you want.
Update: 3/21/2008 So having had some fitment issues with the Xa front, off my car goes to Autobody Creations in Rockville, Maryland. Hopefully it will be done in the next few weeks.
UPDATE: 4/10/2008
After getting back from my latest trip, I talked to Auto Body Creations in Rockville, MD about how my car is coming along. The news is: GREAT! The project should be done next week or so. Big props to ABC for pulling this one off, turned out to be more challenging than expected! Pics as soon as I get it back. If you want to see it in person, come to the support the troops meet at Extreme Motorsports in Odenton, MD on April 26th!
UPDATE: 4/23/2008
Here it is, the only Xa sedan you will ever see:
If you want to see it in person, and you are in the Baltimmore/D.C. are , be sure to go to the support the troops meet at Extreme Motorsports in Odenton, MD!
ZPI sent me a "turbo kit"
The car got sideswiped
Despite these setbacks it really has been a learning experience in the automotive aftermarket world as well as a challenge to my creativity.
Also, I wrote a while back about an Xa front end to replace my damaged stock one, and well, its almost ready, parts are prepped and ready to go on, pics to come. Feel free to ask me any questions about this project (i.e. turbo, bodywork, that you want.
Update: 3/21/2008 So having had some fitment issues with the Xa front, off my car goes to Autobody Creations in Rockville, Maryland. Hopefully it will be done in the next few weeks.
UPDATE: 4/10/2008
After getting back from my latest trip, I talked to Auto Body Creations in Rockville, MD about how my car is coming along. The news is: GREAT! The project should be done next week or so. Big props to ABC for pulling this one off, turned out to be more challenging than expected! Pics as soon as I get it back. If you want to see it in person, come to the support the troops meet at Extreme Motorsports in Odenton, MD on April 26th!
UPDATE: 4/23/2008
Here it is, the only Xa sedan you will ever see:
If you want to see it in person, and you are in the Baltimmore/D.C. are , be sure to go to the support the troops meet at Extreme Motorsports in Odenton, MD!
05-14-2008 | 07:01 PM
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Re: Project: Xe aka Frankenecho Now with better pics!
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did you get an '04-'05 headlight for the drivers side, and a '06-'07 headlight for the p-side?[/quote]
Believe it or not, the headlights for the Xa are very, very hard to come by. Not to mention that nobody selling these marks them as different except for dealerships. The assembly runs between 280-320 dollars, if I can find an 06-07 p-side headlight in the future I will chang it, but for now it works for me. Good eye though!
did you get an '04-'05 headlight for the drivers side, and a '06-'07 headlight for the p-side?[/quote]
Believe it or not, the headlights for the Xa are very, very hard to come by. Not to mention that nobody selling these marks them as different except for dealerships. The assembly runs between 280-320 dollars, if I can find an 06-07 p-side headlight in the future I will chang it, but for now it works for me. Good eye though!
05-14-2008 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by xSTANDxSTRONGx
I wasn't critisizing...and the only reason I noticed is that I have an '06 and i cleared the "fireball"
05-14-2008 | 07:34 PM
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The only thing i think looks wierd is the driver side front fender, it looks as if smashed or maybe its the angle of the pic. Anyways overall looks very good and props for being different!
I've seen here in PR an Echo with an RSX front clip conversion but never did look as clean as this!
I've seen here in PR an Echo with an RSX front clip conversion but never did look as clean as this!
05-14-2008 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by trdtcpr
I've seen here in PR an Echo with an RSX front clip conversion but never did look as clean as this!
05-15-2008 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by aweezee
Originally Posted by trdtcpr
I've seen here in PR an Echo with an RSX front clip conversion but never did look as clean as this!
But trust me the car did not look as nice as yours because apparently the shop guy who did his work didn't took the time to make everything fit flush!
05-15-2008 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by aweezee
Originally Posted by xSTANDxSTRONGx
I wasn't critisizing...and the only reason I noticed is that I have an '06 and i cleared the "fireball"
but if you clear them (kind of a PIA, but nuthin compared to the work already put in), not that many people will notice.
Hit up www.themicroteam.com you might be able to find someone that can help you there.
08-31-2008 | 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by duck_dodgers_24_5
any more pics
