My 010 Q build up

[I.CON]

Since most of you guys are not on VSC, I will also post up my build on here.

In 2008, I bought some wheels with the intent of redoing my entire car. Lots of costly repairs along with the bad economy slowed me down from doing so.


http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/kranze/IMG_1041.jpg
Front wheels

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/kranze/IMG_1040.jpg
Rear wheels


The last electrical issue I had resulted in so much damage due to how low the car sits and my wheel fitment. The car had to be dragged while on the ground which busted my custom front bumper badly, tore up all of my fenders, ripped my rear bumper and exhaust off. The car has only been driven one day in 2009 and that was straight to the body shop. I didn't have a steady job for most of the year so I kept it there while I sent over parts and payments for the work to be done.


http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/untitled234.jpg

My quarter panels are heavily modified as is. They are pulled to the max and radiused over 1.5". Fitting these new wheels will be no easy task.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/IMG_0004.jpg


This looks to be a 4+ month build up thread. Updates won't come as rapid as my previous builds because I am using a new body shop (my long time suspension shop) and they are a 430 mile round trip from me.

[I.CON]

January 09, Mode Parfume released a concept of a new trunk. My friend Bonafyd showed it to me. I ***** it the first 5 minutes but then it grew on me. I had Fred check up on it and at the time, they were not selling it.


http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/projects/344-1.jpg


That sucked. After looking at it some more, there were things about the trunk that I just wasn't feeling so it might of been better that the trunk wasn't for sale (it is now). I figured I would have my body shop make a similar trunk by using the actual trunk that inspired the mode parfume trunk.


My stock trunk is aluminum which can not be combined with any other metal. I was researching to see if the BMW 745 trunk was aluminum but no one had a clue. I winged it and just bought one


http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/projects/f8d5_1.jpg


The trunk turned out to be steel so that basically shattered my dreams. I told my shop of the little problem but I guess they didnt hear me because they said they would be able to get it to work. Then I go there to see the progress and there was none. We were discussing it for about an hour trying to think of ways to get it to work. One way was to just work on the steel 7 series trunk to get it to fit but it would be way too much work since the proportions were off all around.


http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/trunk.jpg


http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/acs.jpg


Even the wing that is going to get chopped up is authentic. No knockoffs


Thats just one of the roadblocks so far but I will keep you guys posted

[I.CON]

I decided the gas lid was going to look out of place on my car because it is square and felt a round one would suit it better. I spoke with my body shop about it and they refused to do it without me bringing them the quarter panel of the car whos gas lid I was using. I respected that because I don't want to have a gas lid that doesn't open properly or line up OEM looking.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/quarter.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/get-attachmentaspx-2.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/quarter3.jpg

It was another unexpected expense but luckily I got a pretty good deal on it. The labor is going to get me though.

My goal is to get a full feature of a Japanese VIP magazine. Hopefully by not missing a single detail, I can accomplish it. I had an opportunity in the past that didn't happen because I didn't get my hands on pics that were taken of it =(

[I.CON]

This is the look I am going for with my fenders

http://reviews.cnet.com/i/bto/20090128/33504190_SD_540.jpg

Because that is a coupe and I have a sedan, they will need to continue the flare onto the door

[I.CON]

I went to visit the car today. They been busy but they just started it. The jag style flares on the fenders had been cut off. Right now I have a sick radius. They should be working in the flare after my rear brakes get here and get spaced out. Kyle hooked it up with the brakes. Mahollo's! Hes a great guy to deal with :biggthumpup:

Here is what the stock rear quarter looks like. SOrry if this is someones pic on here. I took the cleanest stock body Q I could find on google.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/q_side_circ.jpg

This is mine right now (keep in mind its not done, they just cut a chunk off)
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/11.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/ayee.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/bgt.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/cde.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/chop-1.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/df-1.jpg
^I drew on the dust to kind of give you an idea of where I want the flare to start from so it is not too drastic. I want the OEM bubble look of the Benz'

[I.CON]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/libertyplate.jpg
AYE!

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/33.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/aye-2.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/bv.jpg
^I want the gas cap around there. It's actually bigger then the circle I drew out but I did that to give you an idea

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/chop.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/jhgf.jpg
^Piece they cut off from my old body work. Keep in mind that I was already radiused. From stock, it would be a 70-75mm radius

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/okay.jpg
^I put the piece back on there

I am excited that they actually got to work. Can't wait until my rear BBK gets here and the spacer gets added and they get to work on the flare. The car will lay frame

[jasonklee]

damn...those lips on those WEDS...

Good luck with the build.

[Hotrun_bb]

epic! watching this thread!

[kramerbuccs24]

can't wait for more updates

[Richard_Gud.]

ohhh this will be sickkkk.

[tivs31]

amazing rollers, should be awesome once completed

[Aristosan]

Agi..Can't wait for it to be out

[240sx]

wow

[Kielan]

Looks dope so far. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.

[Drama]

dope. Cant wait for the final

[xBtony]

OMG This is nuts! Im loving everything about it soo far! Stoked to see more progress

[the dingo]

epic! watching this thread!

what he said.

:alright

[I.CON]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/trunk-1.jpg
Trunk gutted, ready for the conversion

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/may.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/sheeit.jpg
Maybach lights.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/yea-1.jpg
They started grinding off the old body work. My old shop in Queens used more filler than I would have liked. In person, the old body work looked flawless but Dreamakers has more attention to detail than they did. They want it to really be flawless

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/yeaaaaaaaaaa.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/ayyyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.jpg

Stay tuned. Every single panel except the roof, is getting cut up again. This car will be at B L A C K, Saturday July 17th at Club Abyss Sayreville NJ.

libertyblack.com (http://libertyblack.com)

[stylus]

O M G.
cant wait to see the finished product.
those maybach lights and the 7 series lid with the lip on it. wow!

[SeanDub]

Wow.


Keep it up man, its going to be awesome!

[GreenGoblin]

looking good bro, lots of good work going into this build.

[Jason]

INSANE , but I Love it :)

[Tuck&Poke]

i remember this shit on VSC, fucking epic.

[UnitedWeStance...]

I am seriously at a loss for words....that doesn't happen too often....

[I.CON]

I had the shop slap on the rear brakes to check the clearance before they got started on the quarters. They just cleared. I'm happy about that.

Rotora Rear 4 piston 355mm

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/awwfck.jpg

The calipers and aluminum rotor hats will be a different color on the final product


The car will be at B L A C K (http://libertyblack.com), Saturday July 17th @ Club Abyss Sayreville NJ for the first ever VIP car show in the states.

[HEcreated487]

frckin' amazing!!.... and it's not even done yet... Good working "Oddysseus" ;)

[xxjustimajinxx]

Can't wait too see this!!!

[*96tegls*]

This is going to be AWESOME !

[RaphaelB]

damn good :D

[I.CON]

Thanks guys. I will provide updates when ever they become available.

They got my front brakes on

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/frontjoints.jpg

[I.CON]

You didnt think I would do it?

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/MJ.jpg

Shout out to Brian Walker "Lost Cause" on the artwork. He is one of the nastiest airbrushers out. Can't wait until he finishes it up

[I.CON]

I recovered the whole build thread behind my custom air brushed MJ gas door

Big shout out to Brian "Lost Cause" Walker



Ok so,...this is what I started with, Just a raw gas door

http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q392/LostCause_photo/IMG_5769.jpg

Thanks MG? (d*ck) haha! j/k

http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q392/LostCause_photo/IMG_5770.jpg

After a little epoxy primer and some minor body work, and a little bit of 600 grit lovin' I was ready to start on Mr. MJ.

http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q392/LostCause_photo/IMG_6245.jpg

So, first things first (and since I don't know what I'm doing lol) I'm always start with a hard line stencil of the eyes

http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q392/LostCause_photo/IMG_6247.jpg

Next I roughly fog in his features with white base coat......

http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q392/LostCause_photo/IMG_6248.jpg

Next with an over reduced black base I begin to slowly define the detail, starting with the left side.....(I also add a little binder in the mix to keep the integrity of the base in tact, and to help with transparency )

http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q392/LostCause_photo/IMG_6250.jpg

In this pic you can see I have the basic features mapped out, now I just need to sharpen the fine detail...


http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q392/LostCause_photo/IMG_6254.jpg

I added in his collar and it all started to come together.....

http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q392/LostCause_photo/IMG_6259.jpg

After adding a few minor details I was finished shading with the back.

http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q392/LostCause_photo/IMG_6260.jpg

And after a few highlights and hot spots I was happy enough to call it a day lol

http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q392/LostCause_photo/IMG_6264.jpg

Now I just need to nit pick a few things and bury his ass in clear!!!

This is one of the first murals I've ever done (other than the ass-n-tity impala haha) hope you like

Thanks guys Brian "Lost Cause" Walker

[Tuck&Poke]

any updates on this?

[ollycarbs]

yep!
because 17th is coming fast now! hope all is going well!

[ollycarbs]

any news there?
Was it finish on time? i hope so;)

[Oxer]

In for pics!!!!

[poker!!]

hey man, i love this build, you have impeccable style. this thread should inspire dudes.

[I.CON]

Thanks, I appreciate it guys.

My body shop got swamped with a whole bunch of cars and many of them are insurance claims. You know how that goes, they need to get those out first.

Here is another pic of the gas door assembled since the mural. Its from the Audi TT
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/mjcap.jpg

[I.CON]

Here is a pic I drew up to help give you guys an idea of what I am seeing.

Yes I keep it old school with the MsPaint

Here is the pic I used as a reference
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/projects/422-2.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/goodnight-1.jpg

You can compare some the changes I plan to make side by side with the stock body version of my car. It will all flow front to back. I can't wait for more rear time updates

[74low145]

very cool, I wil follow this:)

[Oxer]

So is this finished? Where are the pics from the BLACK meet btw!?!?


PICS!!

[Drama]

gas cap is on point!

cant wait to see the car!

[I.CON]

So is this finished? Where are the pics from the BLACK meet btw!?!?


PICS!!

Sorry I been busy. I been meaning to do it but I will just wait another day since part 1 of the official video for the event is almost done

gas cap is on point!

cant wait to see the car!

Thanks. It's going to be a while

[shogunner]

speechle$$.

[I.CON]

I just bought the Bentley Flying Spur bumper today. Should be on its way. It has the perfect curve in the back to go along with my Maybach taillights and the details in it will pull off the look I want perfectly.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/bentleyflyingspur_rear.jpg

[Tuck&Poke]

dude, how much are these parts? I used to work at a body shop and we'd get the occasional "semi-exotic" and the prices were unbelievable for shit like bumper covers and headlights.

[Oxer]

Cash money!

[jasonklee]

Damn. I like where this is going.

It's going to be awesome when it's finished. :cool

[I.CON]

I got my quarter panel coming in on Monday. This is the flare I am using

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/BiT2WkKGrHqIH-C4EsLOON5-BLORidRcUg_12-1-1.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/BiT2n4BWkKGrHqMH-CkEsM9fRsBLORjPLhDg_12-1.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y170/aedprix/BiT2hBQBGkKGrHqUH-D8Esf4VZsiBLORi22Fw_12-1.jpg

For anyone who is interested why I chose it

http://liberty-vip.com/2010/09/09/liberty-garage-007-continued-7/

[Jedidiah]

looking great Agi. Always love your write-ups and how you arrive at the parts you do... more like a artist explaining his reasoning behind a piece, then a enthusiast building a car.

[Oxer]

can not wait to see this done...

[GreenGoblin]

Very nice, I can't wait to see more.

[Tuck&Poke]

RS4 quarter panel?

[I.CON]

looking great Agi. Always love your write-ups and how you arrive at the parts you do... more like a artist explaining his reasoning behind a piece, then a enthusiast building a car.

Thanks for the kind words. It takes lots of time. What looks good on paper number wise and in pics sometimes doesn't in person. Other situations something I have in mind may look good in person but the measurements are not right.

RS4 quarter panel?

Very close lol, RS6. If I was going 18's and slightly less aggressive on the offsets, I would have went with the RS4 flare for this car. The flare goes all the way down covering lots of wheel. I like that because it make it look more factory like. I personally don't like seeing 5" of wheel stick out by the side skirts from the front view.

It's been forever, hopefully I can have some updates soon since the shop is clearing up.