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imstillonjava · 08-31-2009, 02:47 AM

some things i've been up to:

0. replacing most of my bolts to a black oxide finish for the frontend of the car

1. wiring the r-magic lights: it was pretty straightforward after figuring out the functions of each wire (no thanks to the instructions written in japanese). but it took me around 5 tries before the wiring was clean enough for my standards =p I still need to finish aiming them when I wrap everything else up.

2A. installing the raceshop rollbar that's been in my garage for about 2 yrs. but getting the rollbar installed led to a bunch of other distractions......

3. like replacing two broken lightbulbs in the rear tail lights...only to find...

4. 2 broken bulbs for the rear license plate, broken brackets, and broken plastic. So instead of hunting down new brackets, I just "ghetto" fabbed some new brackets out of some aluminum stock

5. found my FEED tow hooks forgotten in a box and installed the front. realized i need to order the rear oem tie down to get the rear hook installed....need to do that soon

6. popped the center console out, only to start working on getting the redline goods leather center applied

7. and then i finally got around to cutting off the old ebrake and installing the mazdaspeed titanium handle

8. then i figured it was the perfect time to install a RE Amemiya short shifter. realized the rubber boots on mine are all torn up, so another part to order from malloy mazda now....

9. got distracted measuring out my rims to see if it could clear a certain big brake caliper. =/ no deal.

10. Got some side bolster and seat belt protectors for my Recaro seats in the mail

2B. got back on track and started working on the rollcage. man.....that thing is a PAIN in the butt to install, when you're only a little more than 100lbs, with an injured dominant arm. good thing for boyfriends that can help! cage is almost done.....

I sure hope I can wrap up the cage install tonight, and clean up my garage. The S2000 lost its garage spot for the last two weeks as I worked on the car....and what with the fires....
kinda feel bad for leaving it out there.

Oh...and a gratuitous shot of my cerberus, Sumo - who keeps me company when I'm in the garage.

immediate things left to do:
-wrap up install of the rollbar
-install my works bell short hub, quick release, personal steering wheel
-sakebomb garage dual oil cooler install
-replace front windshield

long term things to do:
....well, lets talk about that later.

08-31-2009, 02:47 AM	#72
imstillonjava Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 108 Rep Power: 18	some things i've been up to: 0. replacing most of my bolts to a black oxide finish for the frontend of the car 1. wiring the r-magic lights: it was pretty straightforward after figuring out the functions of each wire (no thanks to the instructions written in japanese). but it took me around 5 tries before the wiring was clean enough for my standards =p I still need to finish aiming them when I wrap everything else up. 2A. installing the raceshop rollbar that's been in my garage for about 2 yrs. but getting the rollbar installed led to a bunch of other distractions...... 3. like replacing two broken lightbulbs in the rear tail lights...only to find... 4. 2 broken bulbs for the rear license plate, broken brackets, and broken plastic. So instead of hunting down new brackets, I just "ghetto" fabbed some new brackets out of some aluminum stock 5. found my FEED tow hooks forgotten in a box and installed the front. realized i need to order the rear oem tie down to get the rear hook installed....need to do that soon 6. popped the center console out, only to start working on getting the redline goods leather center applied 7. and then i finally got around to cutting off the old ebrake and installing the mazdaspeed titanium handle 8. then i figured it was the perfect time to install a RE Amemiya short shifter. realized the rubber boots on mine are all torn up, so another part to order from malloy mazda now.... 9. got distracted measuring out my rims to see if it could clear a certain big brake caliper. =/ no deal. 10. Got some side bolster and seat belt protectors for my Recaro seats in the mail 2B. got back on track and started working on the rollcage. man.....that thing is a PAIN in the butt to install, when you're only a little more than 100lbs, with an injured dominant arm. good thing for boyfriends that can help! cage is almost done..... I sure hope I can wrap up the cage install tonight, and clean up my garage. The S2000 lost its garage spot for the last two weeks as I worked on the car....and what with the fires.... kinda feel bad for leaving it out there. Oh...and a gratuitous shot of my cerberus, Sumo - who keeps me company when I'm in the garage. immediate things left to do: -wrap up install of the rollbar -install my works bell short hub, quick release, personal steering wheel -sakebomb garage dual oil cooler install -replace front windshield long term things to do: ....well, lets talk about that later.