blue-sun
06-01-2005, 07:23 PM
There`s a big 20th Anniv. MR2 meet in Topeka, Kansas Jun 10-12, and I`m going and entering in the car show (how could I not?)
The car`s been getting go fast part, bling parts and some detail lovin these last few weeks.
First the go fast parts:
ARC Intercooler installed, Chrome ebay TRD oil cap installed, Manual Boost Controller and Boost Gauge are in. The Boost gauge, the 2 fans you see, and a pair of other gauges (oil pressure and water temp) are waiting for the sending units, then they`ll get installed above my radio on a sheet of Carbon Fiber. Additionally, some aluminum pedals (custom made kit for the MR2-not a tacky set) and if I`ve got time, the calipers will be painted red with silver "MR2" decals put on (though I doubt they will.) And I`ve got a Greddy Catch Can going in.
I had hoped to have my spare set of stock wheels back from powdercoat by then, but it`s looking like not for the show (getting them in a high gloss black)
Enough talks, here are the pics. . .
The intercooler installed
http://blue-sun.net/Pics/IC/IC-Images/0.jpg
Engine Bay
http://blue-sun.net/Pics/IC/IC-Images/3.jpg
Now on to the exterior.
Car got AIO with a white pad about 6-8 weeks ago, and a few QD`s and QEW`s since then.
Process started on Memorial Day. Washed with gold class shampoo. NXT by hand. There was some streaking at this point that I`ve yet been able to get out. . .but no biggie.
Yesterday I did NXT with a finishing pad, misted lightly with QD before applying. The hood got #34 buffed out to try to get the streaking out.
I topped the hood with 1Z Glanz. The paint feals rough, but it`s a single stage red that`s in poor shape, even with all my efforts. . .
Tires were done with Meguiars Hot Shine sprayed on a terry pad and wiped on and buffed dry. This makes it less greasy and less run offs.
Today, AIO on the hood, pass fender and a few other parts that needed it. The rest of the car got another coat of NXT with a finishing pad. #34 used again on the hood and a few other parts.
Took the car to a few spots for a photoshoot.
http://blue-sun.net/Pics/3NXT/3NXT-Images/3.jpg
http://blue-sun.net/Pics/3NXT/3NXT-Images/6.jpg
The car`s been getting go fast part, bling parts and some detail lovin these last few weeks.
First the go fast parts:
ARC Intercooler installed, Chrome ebay TRD oil cap installed, Manual Boost Controller and Boost Gauge are in. The Boost gauge, the 2 fans you see, and a pair of other gauges (oil pressure and water temp) are waiting for the sending units, then they`ll get installed above my radio on a sheet of Carbon Fiber. Additionally, some aluminum pedals (custom made kit for the MR2-not a tacky set) and if I`ve got time, the calipers will be painted red with silver "MR2" decals put on (though I doubt they will.) And I`ve got a Greddy Catch Can going in.
I had hoped to have my spare set of stock wheels back from powdercoat by then, but it`s looking like not for the show (getting them in a high gloss black)
Enough talks, here are the pics. . .
The intercooler installed
http://blue-sun.net/Pics/IC/IC-Images/0.jpg
Engine Bay
http://blue-sun.net/Pics/IC/IC-Images/3.jpg
Now on to the exterior.
Car got AIO with a white pad about 6-8 weeks ago, and a few QD`s and QEW`s since then.
Process started on Memorial Day. Washed with gold class shampoo. NXT by hand. There was some streaking at this point that I`ve yet been able to get out. . .but no biggie.
Yesterday I did NXT with a finishing pad, misted lightly with QD before applying. The hood got #34 buffed out to try to get the streaking out.
I topped the hood with 1Z Glanz. The paint feals rough, but it`s a single stage red that`s in poor shape, even with all my efforts. . .
Tires were done with Meguiars Hot Shine sprayed on a terry pad and wiped on and buffed dry. This makes it less greasy and less run offs.
Today, AIO on the hood, pass fender and a few other parts that needed it. The rest of the car got another coat of NXT with a finishing pad. #34 used again on the hood and a few other parts.
Took the car to a few spots for a photoshoot.
http://blue-sun.net/Pics/3NXT/3NXT-Images/3.jpg
http://blue-sun.net/Pics/3NXT/3NXT-Images/6.jpg