Just got my car back finally ad did a litte bit of work to it.
Kevin, Josh and Richard all put in on my car and after a long rough patch of stuff not going right for me with clutches, everything is going well! (knock on wood)

EvoD work:
ACT unsprung 6 puck & install (i love it so much, great replacement to the QM)
Re-rebuilt Shep 5speed transmission with ultimate gear ratio
Map-switching for E85 and 93
E85 retune- its nice and lopey now (finally!!), feels strong, idles well
Install of ZR-2 and ZT-2 multi-gauge with data logging
Great work and thanks to you all, the new shop is AWESOME
























My work:
wrapped my spoolin' up COP in CF fabric (bought mine before he started using the CF)
Painted all my inter-cooler piping satin black so it would all match
painted the fenders, bumpers and doors satin black, left hood, roof and trunk gloss (I know satin paint jobs get a lot of **** from people but i think it looks really good) let me know what you all think. I am thinking about changing my wheel color soon, any opinions on wheel color will be taken and comments on the paint job are welcome.... good and bad...... if you don't like it, dont be too mean

 

How come you left some panels glossy?

 

how do you take care of the satin paint?

 

I saw an sti that was done the same way online, i really liked how it looked and i so i thought i would give it a try, if i decide i don't like it i will paint the rest, just figured it would be easier to paint later as opposed to wishing i would have left them glossy.

the paint that i used i tested on my wing about a month ago while my car was still in the shop, it reacted really well to everything i threw at it. Water beaded right off, it didn't stain, didn't chalk in the sun like i have seen a lot of flat/satin jobs do, didn't shine with rubbing, quick detailer or wax!! I have heard that pledge works well, and a rew more house cleaning products that i don't remember.

here are some new pics!

 

The shop skateboard lives! Best engine mover evar!

 

its top is lookin a little ragged, but you can still ollie with it




looks good gavin! did you have someone paint it for you, or do it yourself?

 

thanks kevin! i had to paint myself some parts turned out under par. i could not find anyone who would be willing to let me use their paint booth/gun, or paint it for me if i provided the paint, if you know anyone that would go over it for me and fix the little mess-ups let me know, its a really simple single stage paint, just because i had to use rattle cans it is a tad bit streaky in certain lights on the doors ..... although all this aside, i think it looks really good in pictures

 

so you spray painted your evo?

 

^^^ yeah, its a self leveling satin paint, the stuff is awesome, just feel like there some parts that should be better

 

looks SICK dude! only thing i think it needs, is a JDM bumper with the middle insert left glossy.. now that would REALLY set it off!!

you know, the best thing about having a spray painted car? always carry a can with you if you get a scratch you can cover it up real quick in the parkinglot! haha

do you have a flexfuel badge on the back? wasnt that mackies thing? lol just saying

 

jdm rear bumper is on the way along with voltex goodies and new wheels
and i like my flex fuel sticker.... and mine is green

 

Looks good man. I want to check it out in person soon.

 

^^^ thanks josh! i think ill make it out to the next ntec meet.... finally

and i want an ntec sticker! haha

 

I will have extras at the Tuesday meet.

 

Looks great besides those weak as wheels.