I bought this 1999 GXL for $500 running a couple months back.

And this is the story so far.
I guess we should start with whats wrong with it. Last two owners did take really good care of it.
Motor is toast, suspension is very loose, interior is blue and it needs a little bodywork and paint.
Here's a picture progression of what i've done so far.
Stock Blue interior.


Stripped out.

Black interior going in.


Got Konig GT-R 17" rims for $100



Moving the cars around. My lil' bro is in the . . . well the seats wheren't in yet heh.

 

Last night i pulled the bumper, sold the passenger fender and tossed the damaged driver's side. they are being replaced by mint s5 pieces i have. Picked up the engine hoist today so i should be pulling the motor and cleaning the engine bay, re grounding, and painting smaller parts.



I update as things go along, i know everyone loves pictures ^_^
speaking of, here's the parts car i'm getting all my goodies from . . .


And here's some fun, ax work courtesy of LunchBox

lol

 

If he swings that any harder his pants are going to fall off.

 

where did u get the carpet from?

 

Nice looking rims!

 

1999 GXL? How's you swing that?

 

supposed to be 1988 jackass

 

why is your friend wearing girls pants?

 

he's weird like that, its ok though, his MKIII turbo is pretty schweet (or will be)

 

 

Exactly what I was thinking^^^^^^^^^

 

he's definetly not emo, the guy is funny as ****
back to the car . . .

 

What was wrong with the windshield?

 

I got angry and threw a 22mm socket at it, thing just went downhill from there.

Updates, today i got most of the block stripped on the project car, all thats left is draining the coolant and pulling it out. ^_^

 

Lookin good so far. I hope to find me an n/a soon as I get some extra cashflow coming in. Need something thats not my daily driver to tinker on and build for a fun weekend twisties car

 

Please answer following questions:

1. Where did you buy new carpet.
2. Did you buy new carpet for hatch also
3. Did you paint dash black with vinyl paint dye.
4. Where did you buy new wheels, Konig GT-R 17" rims for $100

Thanks

 

1. its not new, its outta the same car as the engine
2. see above
3. see above
4. the wheels are used, but new to me and in great shape, my friend had them on his MKIII turbo supra, and he needed money. Same friend swinging the axe in that pic. actually.

lets just say i've racked up some great deals on parts going on to this car.
got KYB AGX shocks for the rear for $71.50 shipped (pair)
two borla mufflers for $75 shipped
list goes on . . .

 

UUUUPPPDATE!!!!!!!
Today i test fitted the fenders i got from Flooder (thanx alot man) and my Series 5 front bumper . . .

Sight damage from old fender getting crunched . . . nothing a little tugging and hammering didnt fix.











And the fitment issue, this is common when swapping s5 parts onto an s4 chassis, the hood gap, i'll just have to move them forward a bit.

enjoy!!!

 

I cant wait to see this thing with a fresh coat of 5A Sapphire Blue with a hint of pearl ^_^