GrandMighty.com's Project R2
12-27-16, 03:19 AM
#355
Decided I needed to stay true to my envisioned theme and stick with a roll bar. I traded off the Miracle Cross bar and scored a M2 / Raceshop roll bar 
Had it re-powdercoated in a Semi Gloss Black. This bar features a front diagonal, rear diagonal, and harness bar.
I'm still in the middle of finishing up the install, so more soon.
Had it re-powdercoated in a Semi Gloss Black. This bar features a front diagonal, rear diagonal, and harness bar. I'm still in the middle of finishing up the install, so more soon.
12-27-16, 01:12 PM
#358
It just goes to show that even if you TRY to "do it right the first time" and intentionally not cut any corners, it still takes more than once 
I guess it's all an iterative process and realizing what is better or what can be done better is usually ambiguous until you do it. I wish it were easier, but c'est la vie.
At least if you persevere, you will eventually get it right... eventually. Which I think is still preferable to settling and being complacent.
I guess it's all an iterative process and realizing what is better or what can be done better is usually ambiguous until you do it. I wish it were easier, but c'est la vie. At least if you persevere, you will eventually get it right... eventually. Which I think is still preferable to settling and being complacent.
12-28-16, 12:06 AM
#360
I personally wanted to achieve a clear look all around with no tint, so I did not look into their options. However, I was told that if you opt for their hardcoating, conventional tint cannot be applied because films will not stick.
01-01-17, 01:37 PM
#361
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
Taking cues from LO7's build thread and his usage of thematic elements to set a tone, I shall incorporate my own inspiration:
Big Update. As usual, find my full, detailed writeups on my website: Grand Mighty
I abbreviate everything here, but let's get started.
Finished up the Raceshop Roll Bar install. I am convinced that if Mazda/Mazdaspeed was cool like Porsche and offered an OEM roll bar, this would be it. After installing and experiencing 3 different roll bars in this car, I can say that this is by far the best option available for the FD. It's fitment was spot on and had many thoughtful details. If you have a chance to scoop up one of these roll bars, do it.
Now for my new wheels: 18x9.5" and 18x10.5" +18 Desmond RegaMaster Marquis Promadas. I had them fully refinished and restored. Everything was done by hand and painted, not powder coated. This significantly raised the costs, but worth it.
Primer and Sealer
Painted a metallic gunmetal grey
Had custom reproduction inner barrel stickers made
Test fit
Taking cues from LO7's build thread and his usage of thematic elements to set a tone, I shall incorporate my own inspiration:
Big Update. As usual, find my full, detailed writeups on my website: Grand Mighty
I abbreviate everything here, but let's get started.
Finished up the Raceshop Roll Bar install. I am convinced that if Mazda/Mazdaspeed was cool like Porsche and offered an OEM roll bar, this would be it. After installing and experiencing 3 different roll bars in this car, I can say that this is by far the best option available for the FD. It's fitment was spot on and had many thoughtful details. If you have a chance to scoop up one of these roll bars, do it.
Now for my new wheels: 18x9.5" and 18x10.5" +18 Desmond RegaMaster Marquis Promadas. I had them fully refinished and restored. Everything was done by hand and painted, not powder coated. This significantly raised the costs, but worth it.
Primer and Sealer
Painted a metallic gunmetal grey
Had custom reproduction inner barrel stickers made
Test fit
01-04-17, 04:51 PM
#369
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what's with the little dick that attaches the the cross bar to the down tube? that should be a fish mouth joint on the bar directly. That **** would drive me crazy.
01-04-17, 07:14 PM
#371
As far as bolt in bars go it's as good as it gets in my opinion. I've had one I bought new. I know it works because one of my buddies rolled his FD on track with this bar and it kept the roof from caving in.
01-05-17, 06:08 PM
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Way more steel holding it together where the bolts thread threw than a fish mouth and tab connection for a bolt. Not that he will race the car but it's a legit bar that was certified. For a bolt together roll bar it offers some real protection and strength without having to permanently alter the car and weld the bar in.
As far as bolt in bars go it's as good as it gets in my opinion. I've had one I bought new. I know it works because one of my buddies rolled his FD on track with this bar and it kept the roof from caving in.
As far as bolt in bars go it's as good as it gets in my opinion. I've had one I bought new. I know it works because one of my buddies rolled his FD on track with this bar and it kept the roof from caving in.
