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10-11-12, 06:09 PM
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Ok, I'm starting a build thread to get some ideas and inspiration. I haven't done a lot to it as of yet. A quick list of the mods I've done so far: Pacesetter header, cat-delete, Tanabe GF210 springs, S4 lower control arms with Energy Suspension bushings, A/C equip delete, a customized OEM shift **** and an LED 3rd brake light (currently working on converting the rest of the back lights onto LED as well). It needs some body work and I've done some lite work to it. But, I've decided to focus on the performance aspects first and leave the body/appearance for last. I'll post some pics of my progress so far later when I'm on my PC and not my phone.
10-12-12, 01:20 PM
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This is what she looked like the day I bought her.
It had sat at the local Mazda dealer in the same spot for almost a year. I had the sales person charge the battery, fill the tires and she turned right over without a single hesitation.
It had sat at the local Mazda dealer in the same spot for almost a year. I had the sales person charge the battery, fill the tires and she turned right over without a single hesitation.
11-10-12, 05:56 PM
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It's been some time since I've posted. I coaxed the nasty fender dent out and had to line it back up. This is only a temporary fix as both fenders need to be replaced.
I've also done some work on the drivers side quarter panel. You can see the state it was in before in the picture above. I did a lot of hammering, pulling and some body filler work. It looks significantly better than it did, but I'm still not pleased with the out come. I plan a doing a real repair and welding an undamaged panel in its place. The only unfortunate thing about that is FC's are extremely hard to find here in Arkansas. The few I have here in junk yards and most of them won't let you cut a body panel off and not take the rest of the car with you. So, if anyone reading this has a spare shell with a good drivers side rear quarter please PM me!
I've also done some work on the drivers side quarter panel. You can see the state it was in before in the picture above. I did a lot of hammering, pulling and some body filler work. It looks significantly better than it did, but I'm still not pleased with the out come. I plan a doing a real repair and welding an undamaged panel in its place. The only unfortunate thing about that is FC's are extremely hard to find here in Arkansas. The few I have here in junk yards and most of them won't let you cut a body panel off and not take the rest of the car with you. So, if anyone reading this has a spare shell with a good drivers side rear quarter please PM me!
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