Kendo11 Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 Next up I sold my Advan AVS wheels and bought some Dare RS deep dish false splits. These are obviously budget wheels, but I basically got them to test out the deep dish look before investing more into it. A friend has some Manarays for sale that I think I'm going to go for. So, the new wheels; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 Next up I received some absolutely mint genuine OEM pre-facelift rear spats, in the correct colour too. So I set about getting them fitted. Used a combination of wooden bars, high strength double sided tape and some adhesive. These look so much better, really happy; - - - Updated - - - Next up I received some absolutely mint genuine OEM pre-facelift rear spats, in the correct colour too. So I set about getting them fitted. Used a combination of wooden bars, high strength double sided tape and some adhesive. These look so much better, really happy; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 Lastly for this weekend, I've not had front indicators since I got the new bumper (dangerous and illegal) and have been toying with various things to do. I could have mounted stock ones but that more than likely will have meant drilling into the bumper which I don't want to do, or possibly doing the modification whereby the indicator is fitted in the sidelight. In the end, I decided to go for some aftermarket DRLs. These not only bring the look of the car a little more up to date, but also provide better lighting than the stock sidelights, and also function as indicators. Very very easy job to do, and very happy with the results; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 For a final update for this evening, I attended another local meet for car enthusiasts. In attendance were some lovely Jap motors, Aston, Cerbera, Maserati, and some tall bloke in a GTR... I had two photographers ask me to pull out into the middle of the pack for some decent shots, which tells me I must be going in the right direction with it. 4 of the best ones for your enjoyment; No to do list update today until I work through it myself! I have a fan shroud to fit though and so that will more than likely be next. Comments etc all welcome, I don't bite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 a bit OTT for my liking, one of ibrars new gens would look perfect mate I like them mate, just don't love them. Besides, every man and his dog is going to have one of them soon if the thread is anything to go by! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Honestly, spoiler needs to go and so do the wheels. Will be a different car after that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rummy Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Not a fan of the spoiler either and the Advans were more suited for the skirts IMO. Definitely need some glass headlights though bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 I do love the spoiler to be honest, knew it'd be a marmite thing though! I'm looking at some different skirts for my next to do thing, hopefully oem or something a little less flashy. The wheels I've been looking at are as attached, think they'll suit? Really want some glass headlights too but so expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share Posted November 16, 2014 Onto the next little job I did the other night. One thing that's always irritated me is the way that my belongings (shades/stereo/medicines etc) that I keep in the glove boxes rattle about because of the plastic innards. So to tackle this I got some acoustic carpet from eBay and some sticky backed Velcro tape (makes it non permanent) and set to work. Removed - very easy, just a few screws: Tracing paper to make it accurate: Starting to fit: Test fit prior to tidying up: Both done and refitted (have re-positioned the fabric since): Small and inexpensive job done just to make the driving experience a little bit more pleasant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 good idea, i might have to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted November 21, 2014 Author Share Posted November 21, 2014 good idea, i might have to do that. Honestly for such a small thing it makes a massive difference mate. Kind of modernises the interior too. Dash painting next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 Next job started, removed all of the fake carbon effect overlay from my dash. Tough job as it was stuck pretty fast but managed to get it all off without damaging the original parts. I will be rubbing them down and repainting at some point, including the lighter silver gear surround and the top dash section. Not going to go completely black and not overly light either, so I think it'll be a gunmetal or anthracite look. Got myself a half decent car cover too as I'm now cycling Monday to Friday due to a promotion and relocation - saving a fortune on petrol bills! Also got myself some resistors from eBay for my new DRLs, which have been flashing too fast. Will soon slowly start collecting parts over winter too for a whole new look for next season. Updates to follow as bits arrive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted December 31, 2014 Author Share Posted December 31, 2014 Not updated this for a while but thought it best to make a little list here, even to keep me on track with what I'm buying and selling! - Bootlid and spoiler to be changed for TRD wing and stock bootlid - Front bumper to be changed for stock front with lip, or Ridox front (undecided) - Spats to be removed - Rear bumper to be removed and replaced with a Trial Rear - Sideskirts to be removed and changed preferably for stock - Interior to be finished; back seats to be removed and what's left will be carpeted - Dash to be modernised with some chrome rings and knobs, as well as the dash getting painted - Engine bay to be tidied up; red paint removed and what's left either painted a more tasteful colour or mirror polished - New wheels and lowering springs/coilovers - Full respray if finances allow All of that should hopefully keep me busy over the coming months in time for the summer show season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 sounds good Ken, shame about you changing your mind about my old bumper.... but I have always preferred the stock bumper + lip and Ridox is my other favourite so either would be good. What wheels do you have in mind for yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted December 31, 2014 Author Share Posted December 31, 2014 I've got around 4 types I'm trying to decide between at the moment mate, I've got someone doing some photoshops of them at the moment and I'll do a little poll on fb when I see the pictures. The wheels won't be anything too 'out there', but should hopefully finish off the look. I do like the front bumper I just think with all of the other changes I'm planning I'm just not sure it'll suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtin90 Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Nice plans I personally like the spoiler you have on and think it would go nicely with what you have planned for the car. If I was you I would go with a stock front and lip over a ridox bumper, it will be a lot more forgiving with speed bumps plus I think a ridox bumper only goes with a fully kitted ridox car. As for the wheels I think they'll be a massive improvement on the ones you have on at the moment plus they have a nice dish too. Also if your painting the dash I would go with a matt black or as close to stock as possible, I've always found painted dash's to look quite tacky. But each to their own, at the end of the day it's your car and you should go with whatever pleases you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted December 31, 2014 Author Share Posted December 31, 2014 I am totally torn over the spoiler, I like it too but I miss a big daft wing haha. Are the ridox fronts much lower then? I was thinking just a few shades lighter than stock for the dash, not enough to be in your face but to be a little different. Maybe gunmetal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted December 31, 2014 Author Share Posted December 31, 2014 This is kind of what I'm using for a little inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted December 31, 2014 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Heres a pic of mine and rics side by side His ridox with trd, mine stock with poly what you call it and a trd spoiler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted December 31, 2014 Author Share Posted December 31, 2014 Awesome thanks mate that adds some perspective. Ridox definitely lowers it quite a bit. Not ideal for speed bumps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 Been cracking on with my to do list when I've had spare time, on the weekends when it's still light. Not using the car at all now as I'm cycling to work so not rushing with things. So far I've removed and sold the Veilside skirts and OEM rear spats, both genuine items but not what I want for the look. Received a nice package from driftbear of some Bomex skirts that I'll be fitting and possibly modifying slightly, updates to come soon. Also fitted my new rear discs and pads (just needs a bleed this weekend) which became infinitely more complicated due to me winding the handbrake adjuster all the way off! So had to remove the handbrake shoes (took the opportunity to clean them up) and refit. I'm also at the start of modifying the interior, I've got a great price from a local car upholsterer to dye the carpet black, and I've also fully removed the rear seats. So far I've laid a few acoustic matting patches and will be finishing this off in the coming weeks. Bumper, spoiler, wheels, diffuser, bootlid are all in progress. Pics in next post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 Skirts and spats off: Thanks driftbear! Old vs new, only slightly overdue: Handbrake cock up: Interior progress: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 Also just for the lolz, when removing sideskirts always remember where you are in relation to the wing mirrors before you stand up.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Nice carpet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 Nice carpet Lol. Check back when it's done. In bits at the moment like the rest of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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