"Build Thread" Progress on my car, Lots of Pic
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From: olympia, WA
Well, MAN ITS BEEN A WHILE sense i updated this last.
My Daughter is now 6 Weeks old. She is awesome and Taking all my time!
But Today I decidded to work on my other baby!
THE BODY KIT IS NOT OFF. I was getting lots of cracks in the seams and when i fixed it they came back a few days later, This is not even from me driving the car. So The Molded body kit is not off the car. It will be used for a future project I think. Not sure yet.
anyways. All the Filler has been removed
Was lots of fun too
Going back to a Almost Stock Look.
Going With:
S5 (89 to 91) RX7 Bumper w/ Corksport lip
Shine Auto Project Rear Diffuser
S5 Turbo II Sideskirts
And not much more than that!
Gonna be clean and Simple!
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My Daughter is now 6 Weeks old. She is awesome and Taking all my time!
But Today I decidded to work on my other baby!
THE BODY KIT IS NOT OFF. I was getting lots of cracks in the seams and when i fixed it they came back a few days later, This is not even from me driving the car. So The Molded body kit is not off the car. It will be used for a future project I think. Not sure yet.
anyways. All the Filler has been removed
Was lots of fun tooGoing back to a Almost Stock Look.
Going With:
S5 (89 to 91) RX7 Bumper w/ Corksport lip
Shine Auto Project Rear Diffuser
S5 Turbo II Sideskirts
And not much more than that!
Gonna be clean and Simple!
.
[QUOTE=Nytrate;9995206]
THE BODY KIT IS NOT OFF. I was getting lots of cracks in the seams and when i fixed it they came back a few days later, This is not even from me driving the car. So The Molded body kit is not off the car. It will be used for a future project I think. Not sure yet.
anyways. All the Filler has been removed Was lots of fun too
Going back to a Almost Stock Look. [QUOTE]
Im not following you. Are those last pics old? Are you just waiting for paint?
THE BODY KIT IS NOT OFF. I was getting lots of cracks in the seams and when i fixed it they came back a few days later, This is not even from me driving the car. So The Molded body kit is not off the car. It will be used for a future project I think. Not sure yet.
anyways. All the Filler has been removed
Was lots of fun tooGoing back to a Almost Stock Look. [QUOTE]
Im not following you. Are those last pics old? Are you just waiting for paint?
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From: olympia, WA
[QUOTE=Rotorious7;9996239][QUOTE=Nytrate;9995206]
THE BODY KIT IS NOT OFF. I was getting lots of cracks in the seams and when i fixed it they came back a few days later, This is not even from me driving the car. So The Molded body kit is not off the car. It will be used for a future project I think. Not sure yet.
anyways. All the Filler has been removed Was lots of fun too
Going back to a Almost Stock Look.
Im not following you. Are those last pics old? Are you just waiting for paint?
The post Yesterday is Current, body kit was removed yesterday 05.13.2010. I have a few things to do and Than it will be painted. Just need to do a Good sand than Primer and Paint. Still waiting on some parts tho.
THE BODY KIT IS NOT OFF. I was getting lots of cracks in the seams and when i fixed it they came back a few days later, This is not even from me driving the car. So The Molded body kit is not off the car. It will be used for a future project I think. Not sure yet.
anyways. All the Filler has been removed
Was lots of fun tooGoing back to a Almost Stock Look.
Im not following you. Are those last pics old? Are you just waiting for paint?
[QUOTE=Nytrate;9996464][QUOTE=Rotorious7;9996239]
THE BODY KIT IS NOT OFF. I was getting lots of cracks in the seams and when i fixed it they came back a few days later, This is not even from me driving the car. So The Molded body kit is not off the car. It will be used for a future project I think. Not sure yet.
anyways. All the Filler has been removed Was lots of fun too
Going back to a Almost Stock Look.
The post Yesterday is Current, body kit was removed yesterday 05.13.2010. I have a few things to do and Than it will be painted. Just need to do a Good sand than Primer and Paint. Still waiting on some parts tho.
Ok. I want to see that front bumper painted. it looks similar to the mariah front bumper
THE BODY KIT IS NOT OFF. I was getting lots of cracks in the seams and when i fixed it they came back a few days later, This is not even from me driving the car. So The Molded body kit is not off the car. It will be used for a future project I think. Not sure yet.
anyways. All the Filler has been removed
Was lots of fun tooGoing back to a Almost Stock Look.
The post Yesterday is Current, body kit was removed yesterday 05.13.2010. I have a few things to do and Than it will be painted. Just need to do a Good sand than Primer and Paint. Still waiting on some parts tho.
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From: olympia, WA
Quick update
Started Fixing half bumper - little but more sanding left
Finished Filler on passenger side
need to do Driver side.
FIANLLY DECIDED on the Color Scheme
Red car, Black T2 hood, Black mirrors, Black Wheels w/ Red Lip, Red brakes.
interior is going to be black w/ red stitching.
Started Fixing half bumper - little but more sanding left
Finished Filler on passenger side
need to do Driver side.
FIANLLY DECIDED on the Color Scheme
Red car, Black T2 hood, Black mirrors, Black Wheels w/ Red Lip, Red brakes.
interior is going to be black w/ red stitching.
Dreamin of drivin my 7!
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Not glad the cracking happened to ya, but glad it happened now, before paint. When you do the next one, or decide to do this again, avoid the bondo except for small fill and feathering. Use fiberglass micro. It's stronger and bonds to the body kit etc. better. After that use the bondo to fill feather in. Helps to sometimes drill small holes in piece to allow the glass to really grab to. Either way, you've done alot of work so far and learned a great deal. Glad you aren't getting discouraged. I'm sure how ever you go, it will be a nice ride when your done!
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Not glad the cracking happened to ya, but glad it happened now, before paint. When you do the next one, or decide to do this again, avoid the bondo except for small fill and feathering. Use fiberglass micro. It's stronger and bonds to the body kit etc. better. After that use the bondo to fill feather in. Helps to sometimes drill small holes in piece to allow the glass to really grab to. Either way, you've done alot of work so far and learned a great deal. Glad you aren't getting discouraged. I'm sure how ever you go, it will be a nice ride when your done!
I just started a second job so she will be getting some love soon!
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well, Some updates. I acquired a S5 Turbo w/ Manifold and a high flow cat! Thanks Chris! (mazda Speed demon). And I took some updated Engine bay pics!
Looks like crap.
Looks like crap.
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Pics of the turbo
Wow! Looks like you are having a field day with that car! Looking much better now! The half bumper looks much better, as well as not molding everything together.
As far as the engine bay- I know of a powder coating place in Lacey that does good quality work for a good price.
As far as the engine bay- I know of a powder coating place in Lacey that does good quality work for a good price.
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I am finally getting around to uploading new pics.
I have been driving the car quiet often to the Izzy Meets in Olympia.
I have added a Corksport Catback (I think, If not its extrememly Similar) to the car. Sounds Mean as ****. Really loud - To Loud but i love it.
Other than that not much else has changed.
I am saving up for a Gp Sports kit or a BN Sports kit.
need to repaint my enkies and get the tires off my chrome wheels mounted on the enkies - And I need spacers.
After I get the car Professionally painted I am going to get some coilovers because my tokikos are blown. Anyways Here are some pics
I have been driving the car quiet often to the Izzy Meets in Olympia.
I have added a Corksport Catback (I think, If not its extrememly Similar) to the car. Sounds Mean as ****. Really loud - To Loud but i love it.
Other than that not much else has changed.
I am saving up for a Gp Sports kit or a BN Sports kit.
need to repaint my enkies and get the tires off my chrome wheels mounted on the enkies - And I need spacers.
After I get the car Professionally painted I am going to get some coilovers because my tokikos are blown. Anyways Here are some pics
It needs a LOT more work. Clean up the wiring, fix some of the hackishness, quit using zip ties. Mazda Emblem on the Glove box? It's missing **** all over the place. At least it runs, but damn...
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All I need is some time and Money.
New Body kit will be put on - Not molded this time. What Im trying to get is.
What I need:
S5 Moldings
Black Interior
T2 Seats
S5 Sterio Surround w/ Vents
GP Sport Body kit.
I Plan on Stripping the engine bay - Removing anything unnessary, Full wire tuck,
than Rebuilding, Streetporting my block And than finish my 6 port turbo setup.
The car is very haggard but I love it just the same. She is my second child and it will just take me time to finish her to get exactly where i want it to be.
I look back at pics of when I first got her and I said **** Why did i do this to my beautiful car. But After that if I didnt tear my car down i wouldnt know what i know about Our Cars. I wouldnt know the do's and don'ts.. IE Molding Body kits - DONTS! haha
I am going to be slowly fixing things but its hard becasue I am unemployeed, Getting Married, and I have a 7 month old Daughter.
So Life has me by the *****.
At Least she runs and drives. And is accually very quick! A lot faster than I remember it before. I am curious to see what she would put down on the dyno.
New Body kit will be put on - Not molded this time. What Im trying to get is.
What I need:
S5 Moldings
Black Interior
T2 Seats
S5 Sterio Surround w/ Vents
GP Sport Body kit.
I Plan on Stripping the engine bay - Removing anything unnessary, Full wire tuck,
than Rebuilding, Streetporting my block And than finish my 6 port turbo setup.
The car is very haggard but I love it just the same. She is my second child and it will just take me time to finish her to get exactly where i want it to be.
I look back at pics of when I first got her and I said **** Why did i do this to my beautiful car. But After that if I didnt tear my car down i wouldnt know what i know about Our Cars. I wouldnt know the do's and don'ts.. IE Molding Body kits - DONTS! haha
I am going to be slowly fixing things but its hard becasue I am unemployeed, Getting Married, and I have a 7 month old Daughter.
So Life has me by the *****.
At Least she runs and drives. And is accually very quick! A lot faster than I remember it before. I am curious to see what she would put down on the dyno.
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From: olympia, WA
Im starting the work on the bumper today in a few hours as soon as light comes around.
Im going to have to lay fiberglass to fix it all than paint it. should look pretty good when Im done lol
