Paint/Body Work/Exterior For discussions about painting your Monte, body work, and other exterior mods.

Anyone done it yet?

Old May 14, 2011 | 02:37 PM
  #11  
Space's Avatar
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 33,585
From: Beach`in Florida
Default



Like the deBadged Look 4-Real
If it were mine (wish it was: )
I would get a NASCAR type read spoiler
- Exhaust Tips (Maybe Flowmasters: )
- Rim's 17/18's ?
- Like your lights
= Window `tint
- & a tank of gas & Cruise : )
You have a great look'in Monte...keep us updated `ok
Peace/Out
 
Old May 14, 2011 | 02:43 PM
  #12  
my00monte's Avatar
Thread Starter
3 Year Member1 Year Member
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 505
From: Iowa
5 Year Member
Default

Thanks, Kidspace! I was looking for a nascar spoiler, but I'm fine with the surfboard for now.

I'm also looking into getting a whole new exhaust system. Was thinking speed daddy headers, zzp downpipe, flowmaster 40s, and some tips that stick out quite a bit.

As for rims, I'm going to do them when I get new tires, which should be soon. I figure it would be better to buy new tires when I get new rims, so I don't have to buy new tires for my stockers, then buy another set when I decide to upgrade rims. I was thinkin 17's or MAYBE set of 18's if I can find them cheap enough and they fit well.

I like the sleeper look of the non-tinted windows, but I also like the mean look that tinted windows offer. However, I'm not exactly fond of spending the $200+ it'll take to have someone do it professionally. I have tried tinting myself, but it didn't turn out how I would've liked it to, so I took it all of in a blind rage. Lol

Thanks for the compliments too!
 
Old May 14, 2011 | 03:08 PM
  #13  
ChibiBlackSheep's Avatar

Monte Of The Month -- August 2014
10 Year Member5 Year Member3 Year Member1 Year Member
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 25,145
From: Southeast PA
15 Year Member
Default

Headers don't require a downpipe.

Black hood would look terrible IMO. Like you wrecked the car and it wasn't repaired properly.
 
Old May 14, 2011 | 03:10 PM
  #14  
red04montels's Avatar
Monte Of The Month -- September 2010
10 Year Member5 Year Member3 Year Member1 Year Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 9,380
From: Wisconsin
15 Year Member
Default

i think the hood looks too rice, i'd just keep what you have now, and the m90 conversion kit is still basically a top swap kit isn't it?
 
Old May 14, 2011 | 03:17 PM
  #15  
my00monte's Avatar
Thread Starter
3 Year Member1 Year Member
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 505
From: Iowa
5 Year Member
Default

The black hood was just a future "maybe" mod. And the zzp ss m90 kit is basically a top swap without all the hassle, and reliablility. Lol I think they made it for people with less engine experience, who also wanted a supercharged car. I'm really torn between the kit and a full top swap. I keep going back and forth between the two, completely based on ease of installation.

What exhaust setup would you suggest, Chibi? I want to redo everything from the headers, to the tips. If that's even necessary.
 
Old May 14, 2011 | 03:37 PM
  #16  
red04montels's Avatar
Monte Of The Month -- September 2010
10 Year Member5 Year Member3 Year Member1 Year Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 9,380
From: Wisconsin
15 Year Member
Default

the topswap will be more solid and reliable imo.

if you're going to do supercharged you will most like want to do headers back to help the engine breath better
 
Old May 14, 2011 | 06:04 PM
  #17  
Taz's Avatar
Taz

Monte Of The Month -- March 2014
10 Year Member5 Year Member3 Year Member1 Year Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 18,660
From: Windsor
15 Year Member
Default

Not sure if anyone has put just a black hood on their Monte, and kept the rest of the car the same. Might look like you replaced the hood and didn't paint it yet. But if you're looking to do a two-tone look, here's a couple pics of some members who did.

02on20s



DESS03

 
Attached Thumbnails Anyone done it yet?-monte-sig.jpg   Anyone done it yet?-monte9.jpg  
Old May 14, 2011 | 06:09 PM
  #18  
jaws2008's Avatar

Monte Of The Month -- April 2011
GOT SPL
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,571
From: Lancaster PA
Default

Or if you got a hood like PacerSS has with the scoop, the scoop could be black as the rest of the hood is its normal color.
 
Old May 14, 2011 | 06:24 PM
  #19  
Taz's Avatar
Taz

Monte Of The Month -- March 2014
10 Year Member5 Year Member3 Year Member1 Year Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 18,660
From: Windsor
15 Year Member
Default

I'd go with that idea. Because I've seen people who add a carbon fibre hood to their cars. Leaving the hood carbon fibre look, and the rest of the car body color. Looks kinda out of place. But that's just my opinion. Some people like it.

Maybe try photoshopping a good picture of your car, to give you an idea of what it'll look like.
 
Old May 19, 2011 | 01:06 PM
  #20  
RickAKATed10's Avatar
Photobucket
Monte Of The Month -- August 2009
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 5,827
From: Highland, IN
Default

Black hood = no.
 

Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:41 PM.