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27-12-2010, 02:19 AM
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Fixing up an AU for my daughter. Naturally the important things are brakes, tyres, suspension, etc. Followed by the engine.
But I am also after ways to pretty it up for her. Some nice seat-covers are an obvious choice, but beyond that I’m stumped. Keep in mind that she considers any conventional tarting up to be “bogan.”
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27-12-2010, 02:23 AM
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Where to next??
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It's a very personal thing. Perhaps ask her what she prefers directly, of just get her a gift voucher from Super Cheap and let her decorate and personalise her new ride as she sees fit.
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27-12-2010, 02:37 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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The pink number plate surrounds that are raising money for Breast Cancer research. Subtle addition and for a good cause. I think Super Cheap Auto sell them.....
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27-12-2010, 05:46 AM
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Frangipani stickers.
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27-12-2010, 06:00 AM
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Quote:
 But as others have mentioned ... mods are a personalised thing. A gift voucher is a good idea.
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27-12-2010, 06:38 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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"Frangipani stickers." and Bugs Bunny ones too .
Took the words right out of my mouth Buggo . God but I hate driving my wifes car . |
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27-12-2010, 07:25 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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dont open the bonnet until it stops.......
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27-12-2010, 07:41 AM
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Id sooner give her a voucher for Autobarn and let her choose than get something she doesn't like.
Please dont put any playboy or "crazy *****" stickers on the car, Ive never understood women that do that.
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27-12-2010, 08:22 AM
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Buy her a Getz
Or else pink numberplate lights and neons, and a full car detail inside and out |
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27-12-2010, 08:28 AM
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Playboy stickers on a car usually means big girl on board
Does your daughter have an iPod or iPhone as if she does prob better idea us upgrading the stereo so it connects to the iPod or iPhone so she can play here iTunes on it. Or if she down loads music or has alot on her computer upgrade the stereo with USB connection 
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27-12-2010, 08:49 AM
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Painting it pink would make it girly.
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27-12-2010, 08:51 AM
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However, the more girly the car looks, the more looks in it is gonna get from guys. Just sayin...
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Matthew 1997 Manual EL XR6 in Heritage Green Extractors and 2.5" exhaust- - 16" Tickford Wheels - Full EL XR bodykit - COYO73 Plates HID projectors, lowered on King SL and Koni Shocks. Daily - 2002 AUIII SR Stock as she comes. Coyote's EL XR6 ^^Click Me^^ 15.132@ 91.51 MPH Photos by Me https://www.facebook.com/PhotosByMatthewWylie
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27-12-2010, 08:52 AM
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Clutch Cable Killer
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Matthew 1997 Manual EL XR6 in Heritage Green Extractors and 2.5" exhaust- - 16" Tickford Wheels - Full EL XR bodykit - COYO73 Plates HID projectors, lowered on King SL and Koni Shocks. Daily - 2002 AUIII SR Stock as she comes. Coyote's EL XR6 ^^Click Me^^ 15.132@ 91.51 MPH Photos by Me https://www.facebook.com/PhotosByMatthewWylie
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27-12-2010, 09:02 AM
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27-12-2010, 09:16 AM
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Clutch Cable Killer
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Probably very, very similar to when I have to drive this bloody thing.
Just image this with P-Plates, driven to the beach by me with a mate in the passengers seat. (when my car broke down) NOT GOOD   (Back window says "when I grow up I wanna be an XR8)
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Matthew 1997 Manual EL XR6 in Heritage Green Extractors and 2.5" exhaust- - 16" Tickford Wheels - Full EL XR bodykit - COYO73 Plates HID projectors, lowered on King SL and Koni Shocks. Daily - 2002 AUIII SR Stock as she comes. Coyote's EL XR6 ^^Click Me^^ 15.132@ 91.51 MPH Photos by Me https://www.facebook.com/PhotosByMatthewWylie
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27-12-2010, 09:24 AM
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I was correct - AGAIN
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Pink number plates
Pink playboy sticker on rear window Pink wiper blades Pink seat covers |
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27-12-2010, 10:34 AM
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Heart Shaped Exhast Tip
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27-12-2010, 10:43 AM
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These mags:
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27-12-2010, 10:46 AM
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bedazzle it
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27-12-2010, 11:03 AM
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When in doubt, GAS IT!!
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What colour is the car to start with? Some colours just don't work with pink. Pick a suitable complementary colour to match the car, but not too strong or intense, pink if it works, and just use that to highlight the contrasts that ford did. Grill, pin stripe around the bumpers, bump strips on the doors etc. and do the wheels. Get some alloys and paint them as well.
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27-12-2010, 11:19 AM
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27-12-2010, 11:27 AM
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27-12-2010, 11:42 AM
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what about those terrible love heart exhaust tips? heh
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27-12-2010, 11:45 AM
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My sister put a blue die on the rear view mirror, put in floor mats also blue to match the stereo i put in, and plugged her ipod in. Done simple done.
Then we changed the T bar light to blue aswell....and then put in blue footwell lights....and a blue xenon done light.... 
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27-12-2010, 11:57 AM
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27-12-2010, 12:27 PM
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I am just amazed at how well all of you guys understand women.......
Just let her choose everything, it will be much less painful. |
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27-12-2010, 12:36 PM
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chev badges?
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27-12-2010, 12:47 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Oh MY (TM) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gift voucher would be the best way to go
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27-12-2010, 01:05 PM
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How to make a car look girly?
I would have thought that denting every single panel and putting loooong scrape marks down the side of it would do the trick. Also you’ll need to put some serious gutter rash on all four wheels to finish it off.
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27-12-2010, 01:06 PM
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Unfortunately an AU ain't a girly car.
Pink highlights and playboy stickers and or ANY attempt to make the car (same deal with most 4 door aussie family cars) look girly will give the impression that a Fat, Peroxide blonde, akubra wearing, chain smoking, bundy drinking, b&s bashing "princess" is behind the wheel. Keep it clean and tidy and respectable, and let her determine what she wants to do with it, or whether she wants to keep it or trade for a more suitable vehicle. |
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