"xxstich666xx" (xxstich666xx)
12/09/2014 at 20:47 • Filed to: None
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"xxstich666xx" (xxstich666xx)
12/09/2014 at 20:47 • Filed to: None | 7
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From a neglected , rusty, water damaged pile sitting on AutoZone rims that had been driven headlight-first into a chain draped across someone's driveway, to cosmetic perfection in 12 months, this 97 base has pretty much made every penny spent, worth it.
The order of the pictures are as follows:
1. The day I picked her up last December at 106k on the clock. She needed everything from an new passenger side headlight to a timing belt. The valve cover was leaking so much oil, it made it look like the rear main seal was bad.
2. After a quick wash, I could see how royally destroyed the paint was from having a blue tarp from Home Depot digging into it all winter long. The top latches were also maladjusted which made the thing leak water like a sieve but that and the mold were quickly taken care of. The headlight had been driven into a chain draped across a driveway and it pulled a connecting rod up and backwards. I have to say though for cheap Primax wheels, they look pretty good with the center cap removed but that being said, when I was offered a set of M-edition hollowspokes for $150, I couldn't refuse.
3. I had to get a new headlight assembly and adjust the headlight skins but i think they came out alright. After nearly 4 hours of compounding and polishing, I'd say she's pretty much perfect.
Brian Silvestro
> xxstich666xx
12/09/2014 at 20:51 |
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Needs a hardtop!
Then you'll be all set for RallyX!
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xxstich666xx
> Brian Silvestro
12/09/2014 at 20:57 |
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Yeah I need to get one so bad for next winter. I was gonna do Autocross at the Nassau Colleseum but I could never wake up early enough on a sunday lol.
BJ
> xxstich666xx
12/09/2014 at 20:58 |
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You should probably see a doctor about the growth that covers your face... how is it even safe to drive like that? :)
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Brian Silvestro
> xxstich666xx
12/09/2014 at 21:00 |
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God you sound like Aaron...lazy as fuck!
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xxstich666xx
> BJ
12/09/2014 at 21:03 |
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haha it's not me sitting in the car but one of my friends. He had me take the picture as a gag for his forum that he sold his Camaro for a Miata but it just so happens to be the oldest picture of my car.
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xxstich666xx
> xxstich666xx
12/09/2014 at 21:06 |
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Here's some better pictures
thebigbossyboss
> xxstich666xx
12/09/2014 at 22:48 |
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That's great man. Good to see you giving it some tlc! I too need a right headlight. My car was driven light first into a snow bank!
Captain of the Enterprise
> xxstich666xx
12/10/2014 at 09:42 |
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Damn that's some good paint restoring
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xxstich666xx
> Captain of the Enterprise
12/10/2014 at 10:30 |
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Thanks man. Up close though you can see there's pitting from years of sap and rock chips.
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Captain of the Enterprise
> xxstich666xx
12/10/2014 at 11:29 |
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Yeah but what car isn't after 17 years?
Nerd-Vol
> xxstich666xx
12/10/2014 at 13:55 |
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outstanding work!
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xxstich666xx
> Nerd-Vol
12/10/2014 at 17:05 |
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Thanks man!
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xxstich666xx
> thebigbossyboss
12/10/2014 at 17:05 |
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Thanks! They're cheap enough but such a pain in the dick to get aligned properly.
TDogg
> xxstich666xx
12/10/2014 at 17:53 |
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Looks clean as hell. Please, for the love of god, don't stancebro it out D:
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xxstich666xx
> TDogg
12/10/2014 at 19:01 |
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Don't worry. I'm just going to drop it an inch and put on an R-Package spoiler and front and rear splitters.
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TDogg
> xxstich666xx
12/10/2014 at 19:10 |
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haberb
> xxstich666xx
12/19/2014 at 11:16 |
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Nice work, I like the factory hollow spokes better than aftermarket wheels of the same era. They're probably one of the lightest wheels you can find anyways. I found a base model 94 at an auction and drove around on steelies until I found a set on craigslist and refinished them.
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xxstich666xx
> haberb
12/19/2014 at 16:11 |
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Thanks man. Yeah they're really nice and make a noticeable change in performance. I got them off a kid who literally was about to throw them away to bro-stance his. I actually happen to like the Primaxes that were on it but they're all beat up. Everyone thought they came off an MR2. I'm gonna set them aside for next winter, bondo up some of the curb rash and paint them gloss white.