^ i like the rims, gold on black looks sweet.....but i don't like the offset, i think they should be a little wider with say a B dish, then they would look awesome

 

Today was an exciting day--- it turns out one of my neighbors has been in the auto paint/detail business for 15 years and he offered to wetsand and detail my FD for a very reasonable price.

He brought home all his supplies from work (to include 3000 grit sanding pads) and the car turned out amazing. It's never looked so good, in person the paint appears almost flawless. One thing though, Scrub and I have a track day with the NJ/DE Viper club in a few days, so I guess the car won't be shiny for long

 

Believe it or not, he worked his magic over the 3M film--it's still there

I'll call ya later tonight, I'm sure he'd be able to detail your car for you, hopefully before the Carlisi meet. Would be nice if we were both freed up to concentrate on other stuff like planning the event

 

Damn everyones car is lookin good now a days. I love what you did with the grill Gordon, it kinda reminds me of a shark mouth though...maybe just cuz it was shark week, or maybe its just me. Love it either way...

 

Damnit. The only people I ever get for neighbors are computer "experts" who can't fix my wife's PC. Looking good Rich.

 

Some new ones today while filling up:

 

You'll be surprised.. I got a Makita buffer and over 500 dollar worth of detailing material and did my car for a show. During my 450+ mile drive it rained to the event and from the event. I got home and just using a damp microfiber towel, all the grime just came right off. Once the car is well detailed with sealant and wax, stuff just slides off.

 

Hey mate, the wheels look great - very classy look on a black car. You could go deep dish if you want to look a bit more racer, however if you wanted classy I think you've just about got it. I have the same wheels but with the machined lip which looks great in my opinion - and they are so light for racing!

 

Rich and FDzero, stop posting pics, you guys gonna make me spend money on a 99 bumper Are you both using a 99 rebar with the bumper?

 

hmm what suspension are you running? i have the same exact rims and there is no way the rims will fit under the fender.......the rim faces sit past my fenders but in your pic it looks like they are tucked in......?

 

same width and offset as him also?
-wes

 

yeap... diff tires but that doesnt matter... my rims face sticks out from my fenders and his are in the fenders

 

he is running a bit of camber

 

Here's mine.
I am quite sure I haven't posted in this thread yet.

Just did 4 corners rotors, pads, painted calipers and stainless steel braided lines
All in my garage and with only some help from a great friend of mine (god bless him!)

 

Gio, please resize those pics to somewhere around 800x600. thanks.

 

Sorry, I thought they were.
Give me a few minutes.

 

As you compress the suspension the arc of the A-arm will "pull" in the tire.


John

 

SICK Rich!!!! cant wait to see it tuesday....

Its been a big year for my FD first Deals Gaps (1600 miles Going & coming) then this past weekend me and the lady checked out lobster fest in Maine (7hrs one way) then drove 2 hrs further north to Acadia National Park (http://www.nps.gov/acad/index.htm)... prob a total of 960 miles round trip.. I took a Crap of Pics heres a few for now





And one from Acadia for now untill I upload the rest

 

Here's mine, after I did brake lines (braided stainless steel), pads, slotted and drilled rotors, painted calipers with brushed and clear coated mazda logo and washed all suspension bits and of course, the entire car

 

I got my War paint on!!!



Getting some help from the lady

 

Thanks Dude its a Puerto Rican Clear Bra It was a long drive so I tried to keep the rock chips to a minimum

 

Thanks man, I am taking it one step at a time...
I'm not going to transform it, but some little touches here and there, stuff that is not that noticeable, those things that people who don't know a lot about the car would think were there in the first place...

I'd love to get a nice set of rims, something like RPF1 no more than 17"...
We'll see this winter.

 

I really like that first shot! was that shot with the 70-200VR?

And, whats the occasion for the Puerto Rican braw?

 

I actually didnt Rent the 70-200 this time.... Almost got Carpal tunnel holdin that thing at the rolex race... I just had the Wide and the good old 50mm (1.4F)....

Me and the lady took a trip up to lobster fest in Maine.... then Drove up to Acadia National Park to take the 20 mile loop around the park.... then went whale watching..lol. We were 5 hrs from Nova Scotia & about 4 hrs from Canada

Here's another with the 50mm (1.4f), I shot supper shallow with this one and it cost me....I didnt notice the car was out of focus...

 

idk maybe its me but i dont realy see any camber or anything... look pretty flat to me... oh wellz