Would a S5 conversion on a 10AE damage value?
11-24-04, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Mills
The only AEs worth real money are low mileage, pristine OEM ones, most of them aren't worth the collective of all the mods done to them, so do whatever makes you (the cars owner) happy.
the car had a repaint job, that was all right but had some chipping..
the interior is really nice, but the seats were torn to he!! which i will be replacing with some other FC seats..
and everything was about stock
but i know for a FACT that trying to maintain a pure stock FC is like leaving a time bomb in your FC
so far my reliability mods:
took out smog pump
dual pully
eletric fan
block off plates
some new vaccum lines
new intake filter with MAS adaptor
so far my aftermarket and oem mods:
s5 tails, bumpers, side moldings
RE Amemiya powered aero mirrors
turbo back exhaust
new clutch
well you all decide did i already kill the value?
11-25-04, 02:30 AM
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Originally Posted by felixwankel88
Dont do it please.... keep the 10ae a 10ae and get a S5 T2
all they would have to do is
switch out:
s5 tails
s5 front bumper
switch in:
10ae front bumper
10ae tails
and i think the rest of the s5 kit looks idenditcal to the s4
what do you think
hey atleast im keeping all the rotor/rear badging, and 10ae wheels
what ya think?
11-25-04, 02:32 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueSteel
im a little confsued about y ur even concerned about resale value... FC's arent exactly collecters items... ive never seen one for sale for heavy money
www.ebaymotors.com
and search for some 10AE
they go for a pretty penny to my viewing..
but yea everyone says i bought it to make it what i want it to be..
i love the 10AE
all i really wanted was the outside of the S5 lol
yea it doesn't make it a real 10AE
but the badging, paint job, interior, and wheels is pure 10AE
11-25-04, 09:08 AM
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Dealer?
Originally Posted by Terrh
wow, I'd go to the paint shop and flip!
replacement 10AE badges are cheap at the dealer, I paid $23 and change for a pair. (CDN funds)
replacement 10AE badges are cheap at the dealer, I paid $23 and change for a pair. (CDN funds)
I'll try the other Mazda dealer in town and see if they know what they are talking about..........thx, ck
11-25-04, 09:14 AM
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"I just ask that you keep it white, and keep the S4 tails."
I've been admiring a new Cadillac Escalade "truck's" pearl-essence (sp?) white/champagne (I'm half color blind). Would I be a bone-head to paint my 10AE something other than the original Crystal White?
I've been admiring a new Cadillac Escalade "truck's" pearl-essence (sp?) white/champagne (I'm half color blind). Would I be a bone-head to paint my 10AE something other than the original Crystal White?
11-26-04, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by BDoty311
I just ask that you keep it white, and keep the S4 tails.
and i love the look of the s4 tails.. but im falling in love with the s5 tails for some reason lol
but i might need to stick with the s4 tails cause one of my s5 tails is cracked..
chuckles: honestly i was thinking of painting it like escalade pearl white or a bmw white..
but i thought to my self i want to atleast keep the originality of the paint, and im gonna get some high quiality UC paint lol..
i was thinking adding some pearl into the UC paint what you all think?
well really i want is a
ultra high glossy UC white paint?
is that possible guys?
thanks
11-26-04, 03:49 PM
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I think a pearl white would look awesome. Be sure to post pics if you do it. I also went through the S5 tails phase, but I decided that the S4 tails look better when the taillight surround is painted the same color as the car.
11-27-04, 01:25 AM
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Originally Posted by BDoty311
I think a pearl white would look awesome. Be sure to post pics if you do it. I also went through the S5 tails phase, but I decided that the S4 tails look better when the taillight surround is painted the same color as the car.
but honestly im probably going to stick with UC monochromatic 10ae crystal white, and ask them to enhance the he!! out of the glossyness and if i could at some white pearl to it.. we will see hm..
can't wait till i get my motor back hehe
11-27-04, 09:21 AM
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There was another thread about the UC paint code and what it meant. Monochromatic white, according to IceMark (I think), is the methodology of the paint scheme. Crystal White is the color. We were discussing why the white peels and flakes. Mark said it was because Mazda changed their primer from a light color to a dark one which was obviously inferior. He suggested taking the paint down to metal, reprimering, and then paint and clear coats. That is what I'm going to do. My 10AE was repainted once, and it is still peeling in places. I am going to mess with the color and pearling on something and see what it looks like. I'll post pixs of the experiment.
11-27-04, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Chuckles
There was another thread about the UC paint code and what it meant. Monochromatic white, according to IceMark (I think), is the methodology of the paint scheme. Crystal White is the color. We were discussing why the white peels and flakes. Mark said it was because Mazda changed their primer from a light color to a dark one which was obviously inferior. He suggested taking the paint down to metal, reprimering, and then paint and clear coats. That is what I'm going to do. My 10AE was repainted once, and it is still peeling in places. I am going to mess with the color and pearling on something and see what it looks like. I'll post pixs of the experiment.
i know when i sand my whole car down i dont have to primer it cause it's the same color..
now thinking about it i might have to primer the whole car..
cause before i bought the car the car had a repaint job, and it still tends to peel off!
does it make a difference if i should primer the whole car white (light color) or grey (dark color)
i would prefer to primer the car white, cause atleast it still looks white lol..
11-27-04, 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Chuckles
I checked at the dealer. They listed for $98 a piece and they said that they doubted they were available. Why do I listen to dealers?????
I'll try the other Mazda dealer in town and see if they know what they are talking about..........thx, ck
I'll try the other Mazda dealer in town and see if they know what they are talking about..........thx, ck
11-28-04, 01:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Icemark
I think you guys are missing the whole point of this trhead with your pro and con posts. The title and question of the thread is "would the change affect value". It does.
Regardless of if anyone thinks it looks cool or crappy...
Of course why anyone would like the S5 lights is also beyond me but that is covered in countless other posts.
Regardless of if anyone thinks it looks cool or crappy...
Of course why anyone would like the S5 lights is also beyond me but that is covered in countless other posts.
11-28-04, 12:56 PM
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When it comes to engine mods I am all for doing whatever you want. Just keep the body the same. I am working on all my performance goodies first then i will worry about getting the body back to it's original condition.
11-28-04, 09:16 PM
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Primer on 10AE
Originally Posted by NSXchink
ahhhh i seee so hey
i know when i sand my whole car down i dont have to primer it cause it's the same color..
now thinking about it i might have to primer the whole car..
cause before i bought the car the car had a repaint job, and it still tends to peel off!
does it make a difference if i should primer the whole car white (light color) or grey (dark color)
i would prefer to primer the car white, cause atleast it still looks white lol..
i know when i sand my whole car down i dont have to primer it cause it's the same color..
now thinking about it i might have to primer the whole car..
cause before i bought the car the car had a repaint job, and it still tends to peel off!
does it make a difference if i should primer the whole car white (light color) or grey (dark color)
i would prefer to primer the car white, cause atleast it still looks white lol..
11-28-04, 09:22 PM
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Here is the 10AE thread re: paint/primer
Originally Posted by Chuckles
I just know what IceMark said about the inferiority of the primer on 10AEs. I'll look for the thread and post it.
11-29-04, 02:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Chuckles
11-29-04, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Icemark
I think you guys are missing the whole point of this trhead with your pro and con posts. The title and question of the thread is "would the change affect value". It does.
Regardless of if anyone thinks it looks cool or crappy...
Of course why anyone would like the S5 lights is also beyond me but that is covered in countless other posts.
Regardless of if anyone thinks it looks cool or crappy...
Of course why anyone would like the S5 lights is also beyond me but that is covered in countless other posts.
but as for modifications..
it is very hard and unreliable keeping a stock rx-7 running..
all the unecessary restrictions placed with the engine..
i know if you modify any car it brings down value..
but this thread is made exactly for the exterior.. why would putting another stock body kit (that is interchangeble) on a older model be degrading its value
11-30-04, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by turbo80cid
nothing looks better than body colored S4 tail's!!
so there will be variety!
interesting ey?
11-30-04, 03:08 PM
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fritz! ur da man! why didn't i think of that?
so 10AE lovers what do you think of that?
man why didn't i think of that.. lol
i guess i will have to ask the paint shop to sand it down and paint it for me when i get my car painted..
good idea
i hope sandor doesn't mind me jockin his style..
so 10AE lovers what do you think of that?
man why didn't i think of that.. lol
i guess i will have to ask the paint shop to sand it down and paint it for me when i get my car painted..
good idea
i hope sandor doesn't mind me jockin his style..