The blackhole to my paychecks =p - Page 3

millertime · 02-27-2009, 10:58 PM

damn... wish you could find a way to mold those headlights in so it doesn't look like they're still pop-ups, that is amazing!

imstillonjava · 03-29-2009, 02:28 PM

couldn't resist adding another shot...

MotoTek · 04-01-2009, 10:32 PM

I just spotted this thread. Great build up. I'll have to post mine up soon.

RIZZXX7 · 04-02-2009, 05:46 AM

great build, I like those headlights and the suspension pieces is just insane!!

millertime · 04-02-2009, 09:22 PM

how much did all the feed stuff cost ya? and the R-magic headlights? I can't decide if I want those or the EVO-R ones, this of course will be a year or too away, first things first... rebuild and street port!

imstillonjava · 04-07-2009, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by millertime

how much did all the feed stuff cost ya? and the R-magic headlights? I can't decide if I want those or the EVO-R ones, this of course will be a year or too away, first things first... rebuild and street port!

I went with Shine Auto Project's feed replica parts for the body panels...i figured for something that was going to get worked on, prepped, and really had no difference to the originals...I'd save some money that way. I've been slowly collecting the parts along the way, so I don't recall the total, but his prices are listed online here and there.

Miata_mx5 helped source me the R-magic lights. As a reference price, RHDjapan's list price is $2078. Definitely pricier than the EVO-R lights

imstillonjava · 05-09-2009, 11:54 AM

update:

Feed GTIIR afflux wing came in the mail

Not a wing I plan to rock everyday, but I do plan to have it mounted for now.

Other non-exterior mods that are slowly accumulating in the room:
- 4.3 final drive
- Works bell rapfixII quick release w/ short hub and Personal steering wheel
- Mazdaspeed titanium ebrake handle...and the redlinegoods leather tunnel cover waiting.
- polished throttle body

I was about to take progress pictures yesterday, but forgot my camera.
I think I was better off not taking pictures anyway.
All the jambs are done and finalized! Only thing that won't be painted this time around is the engine bay. I'll wait until I rebuild the motor and go the single turbo route I'm planning to have the 'bay sprayed as well.

So far, the painter's got a base coat sprayed on all the work to check for areas to fix.
The painted used for the base coat is a similar shade...but doesn't resemble at all the car's actual paint color.
Due to this, the car looked pretty "ug-mo" because it had a nice funky base shade painted on the panels, which threw off the finished shade in the jambs.
I didn't really want to post pictures of that....Everybody who's had the sneak peak at the shop is absolutely confused on how the final paint should look now. I didn't want the whole online community to think I was ruining the car as well! haha.

The reason why he went with a "similar" (and by similar, I mean how pink is to purple, and mold green is to forest green) color instead of the actual color for the base spot check.....is because the paint i chose is unfortunately...stupid expensive =p I think he mentioned that his cost on the paint is around $500-600/quart. So, by using a cheaper paint to spot check and base lay the paint...we won't have to waste so much of the expensive stuff. Sneaky sneaky! And nicer on the bank account.

=T

Good news is, estimated time of finish: ~ 2 weeks!

Bad news, no pictures this time around.

JShiz · 05-09-2009, 11:00 PM

Your car is amazing. I love the pissed off look it got going on. A nice change from seeing really "happy" mazdas.

Brent · 05-10-2009, 02:58 AM

Can't wait to see the finished pictures Carol. The Feed GTIIR Afflux has always been one of my favorite wings since it came out!

imstillonjava · 05-20-2009, 08:44 PM

majority of the car got sprayed over this weekend.

you see it here it first!

RX7 RAGE · 05-20-2009, 08:48 PM

nice

***Herblenny*** · 05-20-2009, 09:12 PM

WOW! Looking good!

RHDJapan · 05-21-2009, 02:24 AM

awesome looking machine! The masterpiece is almost complete... We all await anxiously to see the finished product!

need RX7 · 06-12-2009, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imstillonjava

update! been at the bodyshop. the guy's doing an awesome job so far

too lazy to write, i'lljust post pics.

I love this pic so much, it looks like the car is super pissed and about to rip someone in half.

imstillonjava · 06-16-2009, 10:55 PM

Wetsanding = temporarily looking like regression hahahaha ^_^

sneak peak:

04-01-2009, 10:32 PM	#33
MotoTek Always Under Construction Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: La Playa, CA Posts: 302 Rep Power: 18	I just spotted this thread. Great build up. I'll have to post mine up soon. __________________ BLACKADDE™ \| ADGT RX7 \|

04-02-2009, 05:46 AM	#34
RIZZXX7 DIGG7ER Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: VIRGINIA BEACH Posts: 94 Rep Power: 17	great build, I like those headlights and the suspension pieces is just insane!! __________________ EXCELLENCE IS NEVER AN ACCIDENT, IT IS ALWAYS THE RESULT OF HIGH INTENTION, SINCERE EFFORT, INTELLIGENT DIRECTION, SKILLFUL EXECUTION AND THE VISION TO SEE OBSTACLES AS OPPORTUNITY...

05-09-2009, 11:54 AM	#37
imstillonjava Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 108 Rep Power: 18	update: Feed GTIIR afflux wing came in the mail Not a wing I plan to rock everyday, but I do plan to have it mounted for now. Other non-exterior mods that are slowly accumulating in the room: - 4.3 final drive - Works bell rapfixII quick release w/ short hub and Personal steering wheel - Mazdaspeed titanium ebrake handle...and the redlinegoods leather tunnel cover waiting. - polished throttle body I was about to take progress pictures yesterday, but forgot my camera. I think I was better off not taking pictures anyway. All the jambs are done and finalized! Only thing that won't be painted this time around is the engine bay. I'll wait until I rebuild the motor and go the single turbo route I'm planning to have the 'bay sprayed as well. So far, the painter's got a base coat sprayed on all the work to check for areas to fix. The painted used for the base coat is a similar shade...but doesn't resemble at all the car's actual paint color. Due to this, the car looked pretty "ug-mo" because it had a nice funky base shade painted on the panels, which threw off the finished shade in the jambs. I didn't really want to post pictures of that....Everybody who's had the sneak peak at the shop is absolutely confused on how the final paint should look now. I didn't want the whole online community to think I was ruining the car as well! haha. The reason why he went with a "similar" (and by similar, I mean how pink is to purple, and mold green is to forest green) color instead of the actual color for the base spot check.....is because the paint i chose is unfortunately...stupid expensive =p I think he mentioned that his cost on the paint is around $500-600/quart. So, by using a cheaper paint to spot check and base lay the paint...we won't have to waste so much of the expensive stuff. Sneaky sneaky! And nicer on the bank account. =T Good news is, estimated time of finish: ~ 2 weeks! Bad news, no pictures this time around. Last edited by imstillonjava; 05-09-2009 at 12:05 PM.

05-10-2009, 02:58 AM	#39
Brent Sua Sponte Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 839 Rep Power: 18	Can't wait to see the finished pictures Carol. The Feed GTIIR Afflux has always been one of my favorite wings since it came out! __________________ Road Atlanta August 2011 NASA TT 1:33 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFY00PAK_Ps Traqmate's video of my car from the 2011 UTCC at VIR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zcn6...layer_embedded Video of Yellow LS1 FD at NASA TT at VIR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6k0lJkcwrM

05-20-2009, 09:12 PM	#42
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02-27-2009, 10:58 PM	#31
millertime addicted to boost Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 33 Rep Power: 0	damn... wish you could find a way to mold those headlights in so it doesn't look like they're still pop-ups, that is amazing!

03-29-2009, 02:28 PM	#32
imstillonjava Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 108 Rep Power: 18	couldn't resist adding another shot...

04-02-2009, 09:22 PM	#35
millertime addicted to boost Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 33 Rep Power: 0	how much did all the feed stuff cost ya? and the R-magic headlights? I can't decide if I want those or the EVO-R ones, this of course will be a year or too away, first things first... rebuild and street port!

05-09-2009, 11:00 PM	#38
JShiz ZOMG WTF BBQ!!! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mobile, Al Posts: 280 Rep Power: 18	Your car is amazing. I love the pissed off look it got going on. A nice change from seeing really "happy" mazdas.

05-20-2009, 08:44 PM	#40
imstillonjava Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 108 Rep Power: 18	majority of the car got sprayed over this weekend. you see it here it first!

05-20-2009, 08:48 PM	#41
RX7 RAGE The Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 27 Rep Power: 0	nice

05-21-2009, 02:24 AM	#43
RHDJapan Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tokyo Posts: 198 Rep Power: 18	awesome looking machine! The masterpiece is almost complete... We all await anxiously to see the finished product! __________________ RHDJapan Phone: +81-3-3487-1415 Mail: rhdjapan@rhdjapan.com Web: www.rhdjapan.com http://www.myspace.com/rhdjapan http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=610024082

06-16-2009, 10:55 PM	#45
imstillonjava Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 108 Rep Power: 18	Wetsanding = temporarily looking like regression hahahaha ^_^ sneak peak: