Great White's old clothes...

[chickenbackside]

Hi Folks.

The past 3 days have been a joy to me, watching my Barney-mobile, formerly owned by Barney himself (see below) transform as it dresses up in Great White's hand-me-downs. Barney-mobile is wearing Great White's Mtech bodykit and seats (front and back). In a way, Great White Number One's spirit lives on in my car and a few other people's cars.



Spending 2 and a half days at BVO have been somewhat tiring but very rewarding. I met many nice people from this very forum (thanks for the coke Azrielsc!), bumped into a long lost friend (TobyNik), whom which I've gone through secondary school and the army with, gotten to know that Young Master David is from Kedah (which is further than Penang) and Yoda Wee, who has the skills and work attitude that would ensure success for any workshop fortunate enough to have him.

Here is a picture summary of the whole process. Hopefully, it'll be of some use for someone.



DAY 1



The Great White Looking neglected and naked, but still wearing nice shoes







One great white looking at another, reminiscing old times







Rear Bumper ready to go







Side skirts ready to go







Front bumper GETTING ready to go







All moldings baking in the oven







Old rear bumper off







MTech rear bumper on







Old front bumper off







MTech brake cooling air guides on







MTech front bumper on







Aerodynamic plastic piece at the bottom on







FSD's screaming "C'mon! Look at me!"







bmwf1 was there getting Great White's ARBs installed. Here's a comparison between the stock front ARB and UUC's front ARB.







Old side skirts off







Mtech side skirts on







Chucking in Great White's rear seats







Art classes didn't teach me sh!t







END OF DAY 1

[chickenbackside]

DAY 2




Art professor showing me how to do it with a cigarette in the mouth







Wiring up PDC (took the whole day)







Still at it after 6 hours







Bootlip Spoiler on (damn, forgot to blur out my plate, ah well...)







Important lessons for day 2:

1) Cars that come from the factory with PDC installed cannot have their PDC wiring harnesses removed, hence a new harness has to be bought (S$241.50).

2) Eng Soon sells them as a whole PDC kit but if you want just the harness, you have to order and wait, unless you use your charms to convince the Eng Soon lady that you really need it immediately or it'll be a life or death situation. Then she'll rip out the harness from the PDC kit and sell it to you separately.

3) There are apparently THREE versions of PDC, so you must get the right harness to match your PDC module. No problem if you buy them as a set.

4) PDC module has to be coded before it's functional. Wasted hours trying to figure out how come "boh siah" (no sound) despite OBD saying that it's working.

5) Cigarette in mouth makes for better looking number plates.

[chickenbackside]

DAY 3



Great White makes it's presence felt in Barney-mobile by peeking out







Unfortunately, it doesn't belong. Another great art tip: big ears and dirty nails are necessary.







After all the hard work put in and hard-earned money put out, the result:








Car is actually smiling!

























Barney would've been proud.

[B_73_M]

Hi Bro,

Looking good and modding fast!!
Was nice meeting you and glad all is well now.
Can finally sleep peacefully...

[Mockngbrd]

now your the Great Purple

[RaptureM3]

Looking good! Update as you progress..

[chickenbackside]

Hi B_73_M. It was great to meet you. Too bad you didn't get to do your things even after turning up 2 days in a row.

Mockngbrd, the word "great" just doesn't go with the word "purple". It's also an overstatement considering there is zero go in the car.

I think "barney-mobile" is certainly more apt. Nice and friendly!

[wilman2772]

Bro!!

U dam good man!!!! Thanks for the pictures man.......makes my eyes tear alittle......

So happi to see your car 'growing' up & so sad to see mine going.......sigh......

Keep the mod spirit flying high man!!! U'll love your car more & more!!!

Thanks again for being such a sport & a fantastic buyer!!!

'The Great White'

[ibmw]

Man CBS great job. You see I really like how you take the time in the process of your MOD. Yo BARNEY is in town and gonna spread the LOVE machine. Cool dude. I can learn a thing or two form you. I feel GUILTY at first in Bringing More Worries to you but now Barnie Means War now. Well done CBS. ibmw. I didnt get the xenon too late someone got it. Waahaaa

[chickenbackside]

Thank you Wilson, for not changing your mind about selling the kit to me even once, like sellers usually do.

Lemme sew up the gaping hole on my wallet and see if I can take over your ICE soon.

Modding is very very bad for finanaces...