Some pictures.., It was a nice day to take pics.. Options

[Supersprynt]

There not real HID's but you probably couldn't tell the differance;

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...s_promot_widget

o there's a big difference.

x2

x10

Yeah oversharpening can severely detriorate the photoquality. 7.2mp is by far enough megapixels to where you shouldnt have to do that.

After reading the HID forums before I bought my HIDs I read that everyone says dont skimp out on the ballasts if you want a good long lasting and reliable setup.

Also remember that your headlights are for seeing. You may enjoy this superbright "look" but visibility might not increase, or maybe even decrease as the case for going TOO bright with HIDs. I recommend Silverstars. $20 a pop but they are quality and have a nice, clean look to them. But g'luck with these.

[cnelson]

Thanks for the advice, supersprynt what color is your paint? I'm getting my car painted and need ideas.

[cnelson]

Sad story... went to pepboys to order my rims, and found out they no longer make them in white so i'm back on the search.. -cnelson.

[ImportChick95]

Sad story... went to pepboys to order my rims, and found out they no longer make them in white so i'm back on the search.. -cnelson.

What rims were ya planning to get and how much do you want to spend on rims? I hope you don't get 14's because you'll probably reget it later. Check your local craigslist. I'm sure you'll be able to find used wheels + tires for cheap.
If you're looking for bulbs to replace your stock yellow ones, I recommend MTEC Cosmo Blue bulbs. I have them on my car for a little over a year now and I love them. They give off a nice white light with a slight blue tint. VERY NICE. I didn't notice any change in visibility though.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4750K-MTEC-...049517077QQrdZ1

[cnelson]

i'm getting 14's for now but this summer i'm going to get 17's with new tires.. when i start working my seasonal job..

[cnelson]

also update on paint i'm giong to go with; 05 monte carlo blue, with house of kolor ICE white, white rims, and then white 5th gen mirrors i think.. hows that sound? And probably a 404 lip kit if i can afford it..

[95CelicaST]

on white mirrors. If you are going to paint the car, paint the whole damn car. Not all and have white mirrors. That would look tacky.

This post has been edited by 95CelicaST: Feb 23, 2007 - 2:00 PM

[Supersprynt]

I have Turquoise Pearl.

IMO wait on the rims. Sounds silly getting new rims for the spring and then getting more for summer. Save your cash and get one set of rims.

Also, if you plan on changing the color of your car, are you going to paint the door jambs, trunk, and engine bay? For a good paint job which includes all prep work etc its going to cost you $4-5k. You can go to the local Maaco and get something for 2 but they dont do prep work so thats up to you. You can always do the engine bay etc on your own in flat black so it doesnt stand out like red vs. blue would.

I also concur with 95Celi on the white mirrors. That will look tacky.

[cnelson]

Yeah maybe the white mirrors where a bad idea. And i'm going to wait on the rims for now at least.. and so the paint.. I am going to bring it to macco because like you said it would be 4 or 5 grand otherwise.. And i guess i'll have to live with the door jams and what do you mean by the trunk? I mean the whole reason i'm going to paint is because my paint is chipping now and i want to get it a differant color.. However i don't have the money to spend an extrem ammount of money on the paint.. its my frist car and i'm trying to make it work the best i can.. maybe down the raod i can get a top of the line paint job.. for now i just want something that will look nice for a couple years...

I know everyone's probably like "poser".. but i mean if i had 4 or 5 grand to just kick away i would.. But i just don't have it.. and i have to save for collage. So for now i guess it will have to do.. i'm sure if i pay macco there'll paint he door jams, and what again do you mean by the trunk?

And about the egine bay me and my friend were going to paint it ourself's when it gets warmer out..

-cnelson.

[95CelicaST]

What we mean by door jams ,under the hood, trunk etc. is the area that you cannot see when it is closed. For example, if I were going to buy a car and the owner says it has a new paint job, I would look along the inside of the hatch/trunk to see the color difference. Under the hood is the other real common place to see this. If you want the paintjob to be cheaper I suggest doing the prep work by yourself. Sand the paint down and shoot the whole car with primer. Maaco does not do a good job on prep work.

[cnelson]

Yes i've heard.. :\