ok, basically this will serve as my picture dump. i've got pictures scattered all over the site and now i have a place to unload them at will. i'll start from the beginning so you all can see the progress through the years. i really appreciate everyone's kind words. thanks and enjoy.

donnie

more pictures

more pictures again

more pictures still

but alas, more pictures

guess what, pictures

you read my mind.....pictures

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i'm going to try something new....how about some pictures?

pictures? you betcha!

let me see here....yep, i found some pictures.

things to look at

more stuff to see

you'll never guess wha......i'm kidding

how hard was it to take off the roof trim panels?

not hard at all...just pull. most of the clIps will break when you take them off so be prepared to buy about $50 worth of them.

thanks sorry about the post in the middle of your gallery, i will see if i can delete it.

man, no problem....it's a forum, that's what it's for. i was trying to find the part numbers for those clips. i've posted them somewhere before.

Great post, most informative (pics) I've viewed here so far. Alas. looks like the net result is a very-expen$ive element!
Share a bit about the WHEELS/tires please.

Cheers! Steve!
yet another very-recent newbee

Share a bit about the WHEELS/tires please.

wheels.....17" rev model 1 hyperblack http://www.revwheels.com/

tires..... firestone firehawk wide oval 235/50/17 http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Firestone&tireModel=Firehawk+Wide+Oval

WoW! Thanks for the rapid and comprehensive reply ... Watta Guy!

Cheers!
... Steve

i think you need to go back in the painting bay and add some ghost flames to the side and to the hood...

Awesome job man! This is probably the sleekest (dunno if that's really a word) version of the painted panels scheme I've yet to see! And you've done a great job of documenting the progress too!

Coupla suggestions:

Seems like the rear deflector ought to be the same color as the other painted surfaces at the roofline level. Would make it seem more of an integral part.
Likewise, it might be worth the while to paint the metal on your side steps to match the panels down at the bottom so they also seem more integral instead of added on.


But again, you've done a great job on this and really have something to be proud of!!

Rob

Ummmm....Damn

Seems like the rear deflector ought to be the same color as the other painted surfaces at the roofline level. Would make it seem more of an integral part.
Likewise, it might be worth the while to paint the metal on your side steps to match the panels down at the bottom so they also seem more integral instead of added on.

actually, rob, i've been planning on painting the roof and the rear deflector black. i was waiting for it to cool down. it's gets pretty damn hot in charleston. as far as the side steps i'm not into painting them. the powder coating is tough and can handle all the rocks and debris being thrown from the front tires. if anything i'd like to chrome them but that's one of the last things on my list.

HEY FENDRAY!!

lookn good!!!

Hey id like to get info about your front headlights, how did you actually do that?? and I see you took of that orange thingy, and what did you replace it with?? you know where i could get that piece? any links, details or anything that may help?

mannnnnnn i should take my ride to you , so you could pimp my ride!
lol
:-D

Hey id like to get info about your front headlights, how did you actually do that?? and I see you took of that orange thingy, and what did you replace it with?? you know where i could get that piece? any links, details or anything that may help?

hey loco, thanks man. as far as the headlights i heated them up with a heat gun so i could remove the clear lenses. after that i removed the amber lenses from inside. i replaced the clear bulbs with an amber led bulbs which i ended up replacing with chromed standard bulbs. someone on here put their headlamps in the oven for a few minutes to melt the seal to access the amber lenses inside. i wish i would have thought of that when i did mine. thanks again.

donnie

so wahts your first mod going to be?

lol just joshing

Lookin sweet :shock:

fendray26 what is the color of black you used to paint the top? if so do you have a part number? also i am trying to educate myself on spray guns. do you have any info that may be helpful

cheers

jay

fendray26 what is the color of black you used to paint the top? if so do you have a part number?

the top color is honda nighthawk black metallic code #b92p.
the middle color is porsche seal grey code #6b4.
the lower color is honda satin silver code #nh623m

also i am trying to educate myself on spray guns.

as far as paint guns....i know there's syphon feed, gravity feed, hvlp (high volume low pressure), you need to know which size tip to use ( ie, 1.2 through 1.8 ), there are good brands such as sata or iwata (both are very expensive)....i'm not a painter so all of this is just stuff i hear through the years at work. the actual purpose or advantage of each of these items i can't actually tell you. if i did know then my response would probably be 3 pages long.

i do know that the tip size determines on the spray shape/size but i'm sure you could've figured that out. i've only personally painted a couple of times under supervision. it's just not my thing. automotive painting is very difficult and includes many variables which can affect your final result negitively. it takes years of practice and natural skill. i have a lot of respect for people in the automotive industry. now if you asked me about playing bass then i could answer that. best of luck to you.



donnie

here, check out some pricing
http://www.autobodystore.com/paint.htm

I'm interested in the speakers in the door. Is that a custom job? or is that a kit?

I'm interested in the speakers in the door. Is that a custom job? or is that a kit?

i suppose you could consider it a custom job...i did it myself. they are audiobahn as65q speakers. right now i have one in all four doors running straight off the head unit. they are too deep to fit in the factory openings so i had to do some modifying. i expected them to sound horrible by the ever present "positive" feedback i've grown to accept here on the threads. http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18053
i couldn't be happier with the way they sound. for the price i would assume lower quality all around but i think they sound great. especially without an amp.

To quote Beavis and Butthead "That is the coolest thing I have ever seen" :grin: Looks fantastic Fendray

Dave.

thank you very much, i really appreciate everyone's input. i've still got more mods planned. i'll keep everyone posted here.

they are audiobahn as65q speakers...i expected them to sound horrible by the ever present "positive" feedback i've grown to accept here on the threads. http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18053 i couldn't be happier with the way they sound.I'm glad you are enjoying them, fendray26. Their mounting does look good. I noticed it, too.

I thought you unjustly took a beating in that previous thread. Who is to say a $1 worth of chrome plating is worse than a special to the dealer that gives them a $1 off per speaker or a spiff to the manufacturer's rep that earns them an extra $1 in commission? What ever moves the stuff out of the back room into the customer's hands is OK in my book. Audiobahn is fine by me. An awful long time ago I learned I wasn't buying the stereo equipment; the customer was. My opinion of their purchase meant diddily-squat.

:)

thanks, outpost. i'm not mad or anything, i just think it's silly that some people never learned the lesson back in kindergarten "if you can't say something nice don't say anything at all". now i understand i asked for people's input but there's a difference between input and bull#@it. who cares if the back of the speaker is chrome? i wouldn't care if it was pink with yellow stripes as long as it sounds good and in my opinion these sound pretty damn good for the price i paid for them ($87.80 for 4 speakers shipping included). i'm sorry but i couldn't beat that price anywhere. of course my first choice were maybe cerwin-vegas, jl audio, boston acoustics or focals but the prices got up into the thousands for what i really wanted. i'm happy with my decision (luckily :grin: ) and i'm looking forward to how they sound with an amp. thanks again.

fendray26

You are the Man!

jeez, e ride...what are you still doing up? :grin: :confused: :grin:
and thank you.

how hard was it to take off the roof trim panels?

not hard at all...just pull. most of the clIps will break when you take them off so be prepared to buy about $50 worth of them.

i found the clip numbers

part # 91503-SCV-A01 and part #91502-SCV-A00

thanks, i am trying to figure out what clips these actually are. not the ones used to take the from end off correct? i need to get some of them as well.
doing some paint work this weekend. i am excited.
jay

fendray26, are you aware of the laws for headlights and side markers. i am sure they vary from state to state. i am thinking since i have moded my side markers to blink and installed a clear amber buld, i should be able to use an white bulb in the headlight. any idea's.

fendray26, are you aware of the laws for headlights and side markers. i am sure they vary from state to state. i am thinking since i have moded my side markers to blink and installed a clear amber buld, i should be able to use an white bulb in the headlight. any idea's.

i'm sorry to say that i do not know the law regarding vehicle lights. what are you having painted? i'm curious to see what's going on.

one more for my picture dump. my mother-in-law's silver accord, my father-in-law's silver cr-v and my silver/grey/black element. pretty nice lineup if you ask me.

You win though....

Yup Nice lineup... Now not to Bust your Ball$, But can you do one more post of the finished E. From the front left side. I just want to get a look at the overall effect.

Thanks

Dom

Hey fendray..... didn't i see your ride at North Point Mall???
it looks even better in person.

yep, that was me. i didn't see many elements in that area.

awesome dude!

yep, that was me. i didn't see many elements in that area.

First of all, wonderful modifications. I really enjoy the amount of work you not only put into customizing the E, but also the pictures, comments, and answers you provide. Great job, all around.

I live right by North Point Mall. How often do you come down to Atlanta and/or GA?

i normally end up in that area every holiday. i'll be there for christmas. i'm planning on moving there next year.

i'm heading to northeast atlanta tomorrow evening, maybe i'll see some of you on the way or during the trip. have a merry christmas everyone!

donnie

i've got more pics...
this is my new ipod with my bracketron mounting bracket. it suctions onto the top of the dash pretty well.

more pictures

Too beautiful for words... outstanding job, Sir!

my new ipod setup. this is a proclip/bracketron homemade combo. i ran the wiring behind the dash trim panels. not too bad for what it is.

A 3 tone element. now I've seen everything :D

That is an awesome looking E though. Very smooth looking. CONGRATS

btw...it looks like i'll be at the national meet this year. i'm looking forward to meeting all of you there.

my new ipod setup. this is a proclip/bracketron homemade combo. i ran the wiring behind the dash trim panels. not too bad for what it is.

It looks good.....one question...did you remove the trim panels with a butcher knive? That first pic looks like it (just above the fan speed adjustment knob thingie).

Great work! It's amazing how goofy our box can look when the plastics are off and you see the sheetmetal!

It looks good.....one question...did you remove the trim panels with a butcher knive? That first pic looks like it (just above the fan speed adjustment knob thingie).

yes, i used a butcher knife...you should know that's the only tool worth a damn in the deep south.

no really, you should try getting that radio bezel off...it's not easy. besides, i decided i'm going to replace those parts when the time comes to sell my element anyway so i used force.

yes, i used a butcher knife...you should know that's the only tool worth a damn in the deep south.

no really, you should try getting that radio bezel off...it's not easy. besides, i decided i'm going to replace those parts when the time comes to sell my element anyway so i used force.

Haha - Great minds think alike . . . :) I have the EXACT same marks on my bezel and also need to replace mine. If there is a tool or magic secret, I'd like to know about it :-?

Scary how similar ours turned out . . .

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a246/box4rox/Other_E/aux3.jpg

Haha - Great minds think alike . . . :) I have the EXACT same marks on my bezel and also need to replace mine. If there is a tool or magic secret, I'd like to know about it :-?

Scary how similar ours turned out . . .

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a246/box4rox/Other_E/aux3.jpg

There is a set of plastic tools that are supposed to prevent that. I have not tried them (because I figure I would screw mine up) but I think they may help.....for now, I will leave mine attached and deal with the cords draped all over.

This thread has some info:

http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13543&highlight=bezel+removal

If I decide to pull it off....I'm going to start looking for one of these first:

http://www.gbxdirect.com/store/special_tools.php

yes, i used a butcher knife...you should know that's the only tool worth a damn in the deep south.

no really, you should try getting that radio bezel off...it's not easy. besides, i decided i'm going to replace those parts when the time comes to sell my element anyway so i used force.

That is EXACTLY why I have not pulled mine off yet.....i have been tempted but just don't want it to end up looking like that. But....the replacements are pretty cheap so that makes it a little easier.

so i had a good run there for a while...but the time came to step up and make the family decision. my element is no longer with us. i traded it in for a 2007 toyota highlander and gave it to my extremely pregnant wife. i ended up with her 1999 honda cr-v. a huge move up for her and a couple of steps down for me. no big deal, i want my wife to be comfortable and safer. i just wanted to let everyone know. it's been fun.

donnie

NOOOOOOO!!!! Don't go, fendray! You can hang on. Somebody has to keep lwc in check! You can be an ex-owner, too!

I still can't see someone not buying that Element.I saw it in ST. Louis and it looked great. Go figure.

so i traded in my element a few months ago and bought my wife a 2007 toyota highlander. i liked it so much that i traded in our cr-v and bought one for myself as well. i know i must be the biggest traitor on this site but i work for toyota and i really like the vehicles they make along with honda. no wonder american companies are whining so much lately. they just can't compaire with the quality. anyway back to my point of this post. my wife gave birth to our most valued possesion...our daughter mia sage hummel. she was born december 19th at 2:57 pm, she weighed 7lb, 5oz and was 20 inches long. she's very healthy and happy and i could really care less about what i drive now. it's definately not about me anymore and i can honestly say that i wouldn't have it any other way. here she is...

so i traded in my element a few months ago and bought my wife a 2007 toyota highlander. i liked it so much that i traded in our cr-v and bought one for myself as well. i know i must be the biggest traitor on this site but i work for toyota and i really like the vehicles they make along with honda. no wonder american companies are whining so much lately. they just can't compaire with the quality. anyway back to my point of this post. my wife gave birth to our most valued possesion...our daughter mia sage hummel. she was born december 19th at 2:57 pm, she weighed 7lb, 5oz and was 20 inches long. she's very healthy and happy and i could really care less about what i drive now. it's definately not about me anymore and i can honestly say that i wouldn't have it any other way. here she is...
Congratz to you on your new family member! :) We just had out second Dec. 26th: http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30459 :cool:
Sorry about your E status....:rolleyes:

Fendray, will you marry me? Doh! Wait, Im a dude, nevermind! :-D Nah seriously, great work man, and thanks for the posts, I have been looking for a good ipod holder for the E, and I think the Bracketron one will have to be my solution! I wish you lived nearby, I'd definately pay to have that customized routing system you used for the pod done to mine....I just generally am terrible at doing "self mods" like that.

Fendray I am totally jealous. My kids are teenagers and I miss having little ones to cuddle. * sigh * Well, I have my dog. :)

Fendray I am totally jealous. My kids are teenagers and I miss having little ones to cuddle. * sigh * Well, I have my dog. :)

well we have a dog and cat and i guess that just wasn't enough for us...hence the human child.:D

Fendray, congrats on that cute baby , i hope you still stay with the group.
well wishes to your wife .:)

Rocket Dog, ya still young ya could have more kids''...:D

Who bought Fedray26's Element? I haven't seen anyone claiming to have bought one of the nicest Elements on the board. So who go it? Speak up or forever more hold your peace.

Who bought Fedray26's Element? I haven't seen anyone claiming to have bought one of the nicest Elements on the board. So who go it? Speak up or forever more hold your peace.

someone in north georgia from what i understand...i left the eoc sticker on the back of it. maybe someone will admit to buying it on here.

Who ever bought it is a fool not to admit ownership of it. I wish I had been in position to have it along with the one that I have. I loved that ride! I glad to see that you've stuck around the board. Do you miss it any and any thoughts of getting another one?

Rocket Dog, ya still young ya could have more kids''...:D

Waitin for grandkids. Mrs. Rocket Dog and I are done having our own. :neutral:

my wife gave birth to our most valued possesion...our daughter mia sage hummel. she was born december 19th at 2:57 pm, she weighed 7lb, 5oz and was 20 inches long. she's very healthy and happy...

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

just thought i'd stop by to say hello to everyone and post some pictures of mia.

Cute pics..cute kid:smile: ... now show us your TOYOTAS:D :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

yeah yeah yeah, i hear ya. :wink: :wink:

so i had a good run there for a while...but the time came to step up and make the family decision. my element is no longer with us. i traded it in for a 2007 toyota highlander and gave it to my extremely pregnant wife. i ended up with her 1999 honda cr-v. a huge move up for her and a couple of steps down for me. no big deal, i want my wife to be comfortable and safer. i just wanted to let everyone know. it's been fun.

donnie


I checked out your site and have admired your E. Very clean and very classy... You have a knack to nip and tuck it just right. Whoever has bought your E is a lucky dawg. I hope you got good $$$ for it!!!

...but Toyota Highlander... ??? ....eeeeekk...! :-)

I checked out your site and have admired your E. Very clean and very classy... You have a knack to nip and tuck it just right. Whoever has bought your E is a lucky dawg. I hope you got good $$$ for it!!!

...but Toyota Highlander... ??? ....eeeeekk...! :-)

yes, i've chosen the dark side.

Congrats on the baby (and the new cars, I own a toyota also *Matrix*).

Btw, anyone ever tell you your a spitting image for Donnie Wahlburg. :-o

Btw, anyone ever tell you your a spitting image for Donnie Wahlburg. :-o

actually i have been told that many, many times in my life....btw, my name is donnie too.

See, Donnie might have gotten rid of his Element but he now has EOC in his blood!!! ;)

Donnie's my buddy... rock on, my man.

tom, i can't help it. you've caused me to have a problem and i thank you for that.

I love that Element!
It's truly one of the sweetest Es anywhere on the planet.:cool:

...you know, the E was great, but the baby is beyond words...ahhh the circle of life !!

I had just stumbled upon this thread, and was wowed by it all !!

Thanks !!!

i was just wondering if anyone has seen my old element anywhere? i'm still driving my highlander but the wife wanted something different so i got her a white mercedes c320. it was actually a better deal than her highlander and she's happy. my daughter mia is 14 months old now and walking, running...attempting to talk. usual baby stuff. how is everyone doing out there?

Hey fendray, what's up guy? Glad to hear the family is doing well, wife happy with the MEB and baby girl is doing what babies do.

As for the ride, I haven't seen it and I don't think anyone here has. If you recall, I asked you if you knew who had it and it the EOC sticker stayed on the back of it. Dealership probably scrapped it off for a stealership label. That was one nice Element you had. You set the standard early and gave guys/gals something to shoot for. There's no telling where your sled is my friend. Any chance the dealership knows? I know when I let my first one go, they told me who had it and where he lived but I've never made contact but I have a general idea where he lives but I've yet to see my previous E either.

Any thoughts of coming back with another one?

Anyway, saw your post and wanted to get back. Take care and peace!

so a lot has happened since i last posted. no more toyotas, no more marriage and i now live in california. i went from japanese to european as well. 2003 mercedes c320. i like it. what's going on with everyone?

I read this thread from the begining to the end. Your E was very unique. I'm sad to see it no longer in the EOC community. Im sorry to hear about your marriage at least you have that beautiful daughter. Good luck

WOW!! :-o 56K THREAD!!!! :D

great pictures!!!