chris's 03 Xterra!

2001rt32 · Post by **2001rt32** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 12:04 pm

cbjones26 wrote:
TheRandom1 wrote:To be fair when I said you should run the POS into a tree, I was only commenting on what you should do if you somehow come up with the cash for an SRT.

and the gf said i cant get a srt-4, if i cant learn to not get tickets in my non turbo car , i cant get something like a srt-4 bc ill lose my license .... she even went as far as saying that she is going to take my neon away from me and get me something i cant speed in. ( she blames it on being a 5 speed) bc i only get pulled over and tickets in mtx cars, i have never had a ticket in a atx

once you have a fast car you tend to not drive as fast (or at least thats how it was for me) once i got my turbo 1gn i slowed down alot. i know that car is fast, i know it will get me into trouble, or that i will kill myself. i used to get tickets all the time in my 02 R/T for speeding and being an ass, it was slow and i always felt the need to rip it EVERYWHERE! now i just keep the speeding for the track, you cant beat it. Having a clean driving record is a nice thing, ive been turned down jobs and a college because of my record. Just try and slow down and take it easy.

cbjones26 · Post by **cbjones26** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 1:42 pm

ok well i ran out of primer so i need to get more, ( i knew that 2 cans where not going to be enough but that is all the store had at the time i was there)

i need to tape up the pass windows and side mirror yet, i am not touching the driver door because its being replaced and the same thing with the hood

gtxtreme19 · Post by **gtxtreme19** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 2:56 pm

SEXY!!!!now finish and lower it

cbjones26 · Post by **cbjones26** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 3:02 pm

still need, lowering, tires, rear lip, tint windows, rear disc brakes, then i can start with the interior

edit: ok went and got 4 more cans of primer and only used 1 1/4 of a can, still need to prime the front bumper, get a new driver door, and the hood, when ever i get that. so the whole back end both front fenders and rear driver door and all the pass side is ready to be wet sanded with 600 then 800 grit then i should be ready for paint, i think!

FAC3L3SS · Post by **FAC3L3SS** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 12:47 am

You're priming with red spray paint?

cbjones26 · Post by **cbjones26** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 12:50 am

that isnt red spray paint, that is krylon primer

FAC3L3SS · Post by **FAC3L3SS** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 12:58 am

You're priming outside in the yard? Before parts are even ready?

cbjones26 · Post by **cbjones26** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 1:02 am

the door is at my dads, just have to go get it, and the hood i dont think has been shipped yet so ill end up leaving the hood that is on right now, and yes in the yard, i do no have a garage or access to a garage i can work in at the moment.

all work that has been done to this car has been done out in the yard or in the driveway. other then the front bumper ( that i did inside in my computer room)

cbjones26 · Post by **cbjones26** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 12:40 pm

ok did a little more, now just need to do the front bumper and get my lazy butt up to my dads and swap the doors!. heres some more pics, i know i like taking pics, ill take lots of better pics when the car is painted!!!

BlackRT? · Post by **BlackRT?** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 1:32 pm

spray paint primer is the worst paint to use it absorbs moisture you need to get automotive grade primer on there if you want regular paint to stick to it

cbjones26 · Post by **cbjones26** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 1:41 pm

im not using regular paint im using rustoleum paint

Red04SxtLuvr · Post by **Red04SxtLuvr** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 1:53 pm

well irregardless of spray paint primer or whatever other "constructive criticism" may be offered, I have to salute you for having the motivation and balls to take on this project.

FAC3L3SS · Post by **FAC3L3SS** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 1:57 pm

Irregardless is considered nonstandard because of the two negative elements ir- and -less. It was probably formed on the analogy of such words as irrespective, irrelevant, and irreparable. Those who use it, including on occasion educated speakers, may do so from a desire to add emphasis. Irregardless first appeared in the early 20th century and was perhaps popularized by its use in a comic radio program of the 1930s.

cbjones26 · Post by **cbjones26** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 2:11 pm

^ lol

Paul56 · Post by **Paul56** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 6:25 pm

cbjones26 wrote:im not using regular paint im using rustoleum paint

Roller or brush?

cbjones26 · Post by **cbjones26** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 6:33 pm

Paul56 wrote:
cbjones26 wrote:im not using regular paint im using rustoleum paint
Roller or brush?

neither im mixing it and using a sprayer, the gfs dads got a spray gun (3 diff ones) and a compressor

update: got the spare driver door, hoping to have a nice day out tomorrow again, and ill work on prepping the door and installing the mirror and other things that it is missing! then taking the front lights out and getting the bumper ready for paint, then maybe working on the front grill

update: just picked up a mag VC and mag exhaust manifold from BRR .

what ya think, im painting the car white what color should i go with for the vc? leave it red or repaint it? and what should i put on the mag header? wrap or just repaint it with high temp paint? i found some stuff good for up to 2000 degrees

sxxxt · Post by **sxxxt** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 11:41 pm

all i can say if ur using spray paint primar is wet sand the shit out of that car.

cbjones26 · Post by **cbjones26** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 11:48 pm

sxxxt wrote:all i can say if ur using spray paint primar is wet sand the shit out of that car.

ya after i get the driver door on that will be the next step. im guessing like a week or more of wet sanding ??? with 600-800 grit??

cbjones26 · Post by **cbjones26** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 10:44 am

Great News that job i was waiting for to hear back from at the paper mill, well i got the job with out an interview.

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 10:59 am

Congrats!

cbjones26 · Post by **cbjones26** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 11:05 am

thanks, now the car is going to be put on hold be im going to be working alot of hrs. start tomorrow at 7AM

NeonOn19s · Post by **NeonOn19s** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 11:10 am

Congrats on the job!!!

wiggyx · Post by **wiggyx** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 7:09 pm

FAC3L3SS wrote:Irregardless is considered nonstandard because of the two negative elements ir- and -less. It was probably formed on the analogy of such words as irrespective, irrelevant, and irreparable. Those who use it, including on occasion educated speakers, may do so from a desire to add emphasis. Irregardless first appeared in the early 20th century and was perhaps popularized by its use in a comic radio program of the 1930s.

Totally one of my pet peeves, but I wasn't going to point it out. Luckily, you did it for me

cbjones26 · Post by **cbjones26** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 8:50 pm

lol.. even though i said this was gonna be on hold, i guess i lied, i was wet sanding today , how long does it normally take? bc i spend and hr or so with 600 grit on the trunk lid alone, and am i suppose to keep going until its like smooth to the touch? bc right now with just 600 grit its smooth like if it was new paint?

not sure how much i will be able to work on this car bc of the new job, at least until i know my schedule . and once the pay checks start coming in from the new job, im going to be looking into getting

rear disc swap ( might be sooner then next week though)
RT head
RT IM or AMM IM
comp 400
new tires
new clutch
booger bushings

Ntyvirus1 · Post by **Ntyvirus1** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 9:25 pm

one step at a time man

Speeder · Post by **Speeder** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 10:58 pm

First paint the car then get booger bushing and tires and enjoy the car[/img]

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 11:01 pm

priming, blocking and sanding can easily take a hundred hours to get a really good smooth finish, IIRC.

FAC3L3SS · Post by **FAC3L3SS** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 11:07 pm

TheRandom1 wrote:priming, blocking and sanding can easily take a hundred hours to get a really good smooth finish, IIRC.

Yep. I think people REALLY underestimate the amount of time it takes just to look okay.

How much time did you put into that front bumper, Chris? Whatever you put into it, multiply it by ten to finish it. Then multiply THAT by 50 to say how much the car will need.

cbjones26 · Post by **cbjones26** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 11:13 pm

FAC3L3SS wrote:
TheRandom1 wrote:priming, blocking and sanding can easily take a hundred hours to get a really good smooth finish, IIRC.
Yep. I think people REALLY underestimate the amount of time it takes just to look okay.

How much time did you put into that front bumper, Chris? Whatever you put into it, multiply it by ten to finish it. Then multiply THAT by 50 to say how much the car will need.

bumper isnt even finished yet! and i have about 32 hrs into that. damn, hope i will be able to get this thing painted, ! i still have to install the hood and driver door before it gets painted too!

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 11:15 pm

I'd say you've got plenty of time before it is ready for paint, haha.