My car is back from the shop

Absath · Post by **Absath** » December 21st, 2005, 4:27 pm

I finally got my car back today. She'll be packaged up and stored for the winter soon, but the weather is clear at the moment so I may be able to get in a joyride or two before then.

The custom fitted Sparco fuel door.

We filled in those grooves that ran down the top of the roof. Shaved the antenna and all of the emblems.

Projector conversion, with fog lights.

Next spring I'll take her out for new brakes and rotors, and do the suspension. Probably lower it about an inch and a half. Also finish up the interior. Got the Sparco seats in there now, but I'm removing the rear seats so I'll have to have some carpeting done.

-Tim

JWMX3 · Post by **JWMX3** » December 21st, 2005, 4:43 pm

that is near perfect, very nice i love it, everything youve done flows nicely

what sides are those?

Vanished · Post by **Vanished** » December 21st, 2005, 4:48 pm

they're from cheap kits...i'm so jealouse of your CARRR ARRRGGG...ahem. I appologies.

I'm thinking of goin bc2 rear sides and ms front..but blue. Nice ride bro..i love it. How much did it set you back?

fieromx3 · Post by **fieromx3** » December 21st, 2005, 4:58 pm

looks pretty good man is it lowered yet?

Absath · Post by **Absath** » December 21st, 2005, 5:03 pm

That's the BC2 rear with KMAX sides.

Between parts and labor it was probably close to $8k. The labor was $5k.

You can see in-progress here and throughout my blog starting here

Suspension is still stock. I'll take care of that next spring.

fieromx3 · Post by **fieromx3** » December 21st, 2005, 9:49 pm

did u make those rear side vents functional? thatd be sweet if u did to cool of the brakes i had thought of doin somethin like that but i dont think imma do it it just wont fit what i plan on

relisys_3200 · Post by **relisys_3200** » December 21st, 2005, 9:54 pm

wow, that is a sexy car!!
that looks perfect

Legato626 · Post by **Legato626** » December 21st, 2005, 9:55 pm

So basicly you spent $13k US on your body. Did you get it repained to? Becuase that is a shitload of money! half of the work i could have done by my self....

relisys_3200 · Post by **relisys_3200** » December 21st, 2005, 9:58 pm

Legato626 wrote:So basicly you spent $13k US on your body. Did you get it repained to? Becuase that is a shitload of money! half of the work i could have done by my self....

he said TOTAL was close to $8k....and out of that, the labour was $5k

mitmaks · Post by **mitmaks** » December 21st, 2005, 11:15 pm

looking very nice and clean. after its lowered itll be perfect

mr1in6billion · Post by **mr1in6billion** » December 22nd, 2005, 12:17 am

Filling in those grooves on the roof was genius. I had planned to have my antenna shaved when I get my car touched up, might as well follow your example in those extra fill ins.
I hate carbon fiber, but this is easily the best mx-3 i've ever seen.

Legato626 · Post by **Legato626** » December 22nd, 2005, 1:56 pm

OOO my mistake... over all that car is HOT!!

Legato626 · Post by **Legato626** » December 22nd, 2005, 2:02 pm

Is it just me or is there is HUGE gap in the right head light?

Absath · Post by **Absath** » December 22nd, 2005, 5:03 pm

Partially the reflection, partially the fact that the good wasn't locked down.

-Tim

psyense82 · Post by **psyense82** » December 23rd, 2005, 7:04 pm

absath, could u post a real good shot of that vent u added behind the door... im interested to see it more