Money Shot...
02-28-2006, 09:46 PM
#5
Yup, it's the Del Sol... pulled a 3 month Overhaulin' on it. There's still tons of work to do: undercoating, exhaust, finish the audio... I can't believe what I got myself into.
Sujeev> My other cars weren't SHOW cars haha, just kinda flashy. This is the first car I built built... complete for track & show from the bottom up.
I'm so exhausted, but it's a labour of love... something I always said I would do 1 day.
Sujeev> My other cars weren't SHOW cars haha, just kinda flashy. This is the first car I built built... complete for track & show from the bottom up.
I'm so exhausted, but it's a labour of love... something I always said I would do 1 day.
02-28-2006, 09:54 PM
#7
Yeah, just using some crappy tire undercoating and then an oil spray in certain areas. I was going to use some heavier-duty stuff, but it would have been too heavy. Plus, it's going to be dirty in about a month anyways haha. It was really just to make me feel better.
02-28-2006, 09:55 PM
#8
Oh, and the paint is from a 2003 Mazdaspeed Protege (Titanium Pearl). It's pretty sick, looks light (almost silver) in the direct sunlight and then dark at night, almost like my old Integra.
I really wanted to do it Moonrock Pearl from the JDM S2000's, but I couldn't find the right paint code. Good thing though, they're releasing Moonrock AP2's this year in NA
I really wanted to do it Moonrock Pearl from the JDM S2000's, but I couldn't find the right paint code. Good thing though, they're releasing Moonrock AP2's this year in NA
03-01-2006, 06:10 PM
#16
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Originally Posted by Heishin DB6
hahaha
Yeah Fuzz... I can't wait till your car is done too! Who's dropping your motor in? Yourself or Rick?
Yeah Fuzz... I can't wait till your car is done too! Who's dropping your motor in? Yourself or Rick?
03-01-2006, 08:05 PM
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W.T.F.B.G.M.T.M.F.D.I.Y. again? FYI Im not helping/lugging/pushing/lifting/the engine up those ------- stairs! At least we have a new crew member for the install... dc24me Jeff.
Vince, I can't believe you really are going "show". Im still waiting on my Brigstone tire sponsorship for my "show" bike, ********!
(msn asap)
W.T.F.B.G.M.T.M.F.D.I.Y. again? FYI Im not helping/lugging/pushing/lifting/the engine up those ------- stairs! At least we have a new crew member for the install... dc24me Jeff.
Vince, I can't believe you really are going "show". Im still waiting on my Brigstone tire sponsorship for my "show" bike, ********!
(msn asap)
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03-01-2006, 08:07 PM
#18
Well, depending on when you want the motor in... I can be of service too, I have a couple swaps under my belt now
Thanks for all the nice comments guys, I'll post up some more pics in the next few days.
Thanks for all the nice comments guys, I'll post up some more pics in the next few days.
03-01-2006, 10:11 PM
#19
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^it should be done somewhat soon, but it's going in when it's warm...no -20 installs :P i'll let you know when, it's going to be a big install party..lol
btw: i spy some gold wheels on the floor over there
btw: i spy some gold wheels on the floor over there
03-04-2006, 03:35 AM
#29
Jeff: Yeah, the C's have a thinner lip than the Pro's... I also like them because they're a 7.5" width, while the Pro's are only 7"s.
Sujeev: Precision charges depending on what you want done, condition of wheels, size, etc. Ric can do some crazy things... he did a set of winter wheels for my buddy, custom colour matched on the inside spokes with a full machined face - CRAZY. He does outstanding work, and even though his prices might be a little more than a Carcone's or Wheel Fix, his quality speaks for itself.
It's 4:30 right now and I just got home from the shop! I'm freakin exhausted, but the car's almost ready to go. I spent the last 4 hours making a custom half mid-pipe to bolt up to this bad boy:
It's a Fujitsubo Power Getter catback, but it was for an EG/EK so I had to completely forget the front portion of the mid-pipe and make my own. The Fuji is 60mm and we custom made a 2.5" piece with all Vibrant components: High Flow Metal-Core Cat, High Flow Interlock Flex Pipe, Ultra Quet Resonator, stainless piping, flanges, and gaskets.
I can't wait to fire her up tomorrow and hear this sucker.
Sorry if I'm rambling, I'm just sooo tired and excited because I'm in the final phases of the project.
Here's 1 more picture of my trunk X-Brace setup:
Sujeev: Precision charges depending on what you want done, condition of wheels, size, etc. Ric can do some crazy things... he did a set of winter wheels for my buddy, custom colour matched on the inside spokes with a full machined face - CRAZY. He does outstanding work, and even though his prices might be a little more than a Carcone's or Wheel Fix, his quality speaks for itself.
It's 4:30 right now and I just got home from the shop! I'm freakin exhausted, but the car's almost ready to go. I spent the last 4 hours making a custom half mid-pipe to bolt up to this bad boy:
It's a Fujitsubo Power Getter catback, but it was for an EG/EK so I had to completely forget the front portion of the mid-pipe and make my own. The Fuji is 60mm and we custom made a 2.5" piece with all Vibrant components: High Flow Metal-Core Cat, High Flow Interlock Flex Pipe, Ultra Quet Resonator, stainless piping, flanges, and gaskets.
I can't wait to fire her up tomorrow and hear this sucker.
Sorry if I'm rambling, I'm just sooo tired and excited because I'm in the final phases of the project.
Here's 1 more picture of my trunk X-Brace setup:
03-04-2006, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Heishin DB6
Yes, I'm quite the biter...
But thanks to Ric at Precision Rim Repair, John can suck it oooooooh
But thanks to Ric at Precision Rim Repair, John can suck it oooooooh
Vince = Baller!
03-04-2006, 08:32 PM
#32
John> Sorry mang, should have called or dropped by... you know where to find me haha. As for the T1R, Speedstar is a waste of time... Albert said, come by anytime, the exhaust will be in stock. What happens? I go there and, of course, no stock.. guy there says he has to check his "warehouse" and will call me back. Did I get a call? Of course not, so whatever... I splurged and bought something WAY better.
Jonn> Thanks man, I think so too.. but don't get me wrong, if I came by Pro's for a good price I wouldn't have passed those up haha.
Jonn> Thanks man, I think so too.. but don't get me wrong, if I came by Pro's for a good price I wouldn't have passed those up haha.
03-04-2006, 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Heishin DB6
John> Sorry mang, should have called or dropped by... you know where to find me haha. As for the T1R, Speedstar is a waste of time... Albert said, come by anytime, the exhaust will be in stock. What happens? I go there and, of course, no stock.. guy there says he has to check his "warehouse" and will call me back. Did I get a call? Of course not, so whatever... I splurged and bought something WAY better.
Jonn> Thanks man, I think so too.. but don't get me wrong, if I came by Pro's for a good price I wouldn't have passed those up haha.
Jonn> Thanks man, I think so too.. but don't get me wrong, if I came by Pro's for a good price I wouldn't have passed those up haha.
03-13-2006, 11:53 AM
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Saw the car at Performance World this weekend.....it looks SICK Vince! Great job... esp. the treat under the hood... 
Also saw Sweetride and PhatGSR while walking around. They're still alive!
Also saw Sweetride and PhatGSR while walking around. They're still alive!
03-13-2006, 07:22 PM
#40
So the truth is out, Vince went crazy hahaha... it's cool guys
Vince = Broke
The car still needs a proper intake, that was a cut up B18 pipe... I couldn't find anything to fit properly in time.
Wayne>> I guess it depends on the wheel & size, but just getting the lips machined and cleared is like $75-90/wheel... I think. I can ask for you, just give me specs of your wheels and I'll get you a definite answer from Precision.
Here are some more shots:
Vince = Broke
The car still needs a proper intake, that was a cut up B18 pipe... I couldn't find anything to fit properly in time.
Wayne>> I guess it depends on the wheel & size, but just getting the lips machined and cleared is like $75-90/wheel... I think. I can ask for you, just give me specs of your wheels and I'll get you a definite answer from Precision.
Here are some more shots: