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RED3VIL · 14-09-2010, 04:49 PM

Marc: Was a tough decision with the pinstripe for the back boot etc
Originally had the stripe stop at the start of the lip spoiler - looked off though
I didn't want to run it all the way across because it would also look odd as the spoiler is on an angle etc

Dem: Thanks

Brisbane Boy: Thanks, its perforated sheet metal, pretty strong and pretty thick
i don't like the supercheap stuff, we needed and angle grinder to cut the stuff i have on my front bar - close up pic below

Rupewrecht · 14-09-2010, 05:06 PM

You might want to watch your intake/engine temps, as that mesh is a hell of a lot more restrictive that the open weave of the stock stuff. Even moving it's not going to be getting nearly as much airflow.

RED3VIL · 14-09-2010, 11:49 PM

Thanks Rupewrencht for the warning

Have had the grille like that for a good couple of years
No overheating issues as of yet even during the hot summers Perth has had

RED3VIL · 20-10-2010, 09:49 PM

Got bored, time for new photos

New exhaust tip:

Ride height at the moment:

mkid · 21-10-2010, 11:37 AM

looking awesome man

ethand · 29-10-2010, 06:46 PM

...can't wait for sunday!

lookin schmick, matt

RED3VIL · 15-11-2010, 01:28 AM

Suspension has been sorted ( i think )
Wheel/flat tyre has been sorted

Now im getting somewhere

Booked in for Thursday to have the pinstripe finished off across the rear spoiler

When i get the garage empty i will re night shade the side indicators in the mirror covers, attempt to create something to cover the fogs so they are black because night shade doesnt stick to glass fog lamps

Still trying to source a replacement tube or led neon kit for the one that got broken

Then it will be time for a service

Kirks · 17-11-2010, 12:08 AM

hey mate.. small world..

NaughtyGT · 17-11-2010, 01:34 AM

Bastard

Show off

.........Man, that is one nice machine. Hope your proud of it

RED3VIL · 17-11-2010, 02:10 PM

Hiya Kirks

LOL @ Naughty .... i made the best of a bad situation
I figured if i was gonna get a new paint job, may as well go all out

Will get some new photos once i get the rear spoiler painted

mikey_something · 17-11-2010, 02:19 PM

love how you have the grill lighting up. looks great buddy.
wonder if i could convince my mum to do her 3 up like this?lol

ethand · 17-11-2010, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NaughtyGT

Bastard

Show off

.........Man, that is one nice machine. Hope your proud of it

HAHAHAHA coz your merc is so not showy/flashy or a nice machine, hey...

Lookin forward to seein the spoiler's stripe, matt!

RED3VIL · 07-12-2010, 05:55 PM

Finally got round to getting photos of the rear lip spoiler after i had it redone to match:

And one with "cookie monster" aka [GEZZA W] in the background:

Had the car serviced today, with a different workshop, pretty happy with the cost and seems to know what they are doing

RED3VIL · 30-11-2011, 10:56 AM

Wow, its been a while ... new wheels anyone?

19 inch Tenzo MB Tracers:

Clean_Cookie · 30-11-2011, 01:05 PM

Much better!

RED3VIL · 30-11-2011, 02:27 PM

Yeah, cheers, i was pretty happy when i collected the car
Got the frotn mesh sprayed and a different material shortly after
The old wheels didnt look terrible but i think chrom eis out of date and where too hard to clean etc

Mods, can i please have this thread moved to the "rides" section

Rupewrecht · 30-11-2011, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RED3VIL

Mods, can i please have this thread moved to the "rides" section

We don't really have one, so moved to 'Projects' instead.

/admin

Personally i'm not a fan of the front - the eyelids and the way the bonnet paint just stops bugs me.

RED3VIL · 30-11-2011, 05:28 PM

Thanks Rupe ...

Its always going to be a "like it" or "hate it" scenario
I guess it could have gone a few different ways with that area but probably wouldnt have liked it myself

Took the workshop a couple of trials with the rear to get it to my liking

I think the Mazda 3 looks too "gumby" without the eyelids
Still looking around for a different front bar too

14-09-2010, 05:06 PM	#42
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17-11-2010, 12:08 AM	#48
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17-11-2010, 01:34 AM	#49
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17-11-2010, 02:19 PM	#51
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30-11-2011, 01:05 PM	#55
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14-09-2010, 04:49 PM	#41
RED3VIL Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NOR - Perth Car: 05 Mazda 3 SP23 MTX Posts: 43	Marc: Was a tough decision with the pinstripe for the back boot etc Originally had the stripe stop at the start of the lip spoiler - looked off though I didn't want to run it all the way across because it would also look odd as the spoiler is on an angle etc Dem: Thanks Brisbane Boy: Thanks, its perforated sheet metal, pretty strong and pretty thick i don't like the supercheap stuff, we needed and angle grinder to cut the stuff i have on my front bar - close up pic below

14-09-2010, 11:49 PM	#43
RED3VIL Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NOR - Perth Car: 05 Mazda 3 SP23 MTX Posts: 43	Thanks Rupewrencht for the warning Have had the grille like that for a good couple of years No overheating issues as of yet even during the hot summers Perth has had

20-10-2010, 09:49 PM	#44
RED3VIL Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NOR - Perth Car: 05 Mazda 3 SP23 MTX Posts: 43	Got bored, time for new photos New exhaust tip: Ride height at the moment:

21-10-2010, 11:37 AM	#45
mkid Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wollongong, NSW, australia Car: BK 3 SP23 Posts: 840	looking awesome man

29-10-2010, 06:46 PM	#46
ethand Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Western Australia Car: '92 Eunos 30x Posts: 82 View Photos By: ethand	...can't wait for sunday! lookin schmick, matt

15-11-2010, 01:28 AM	#47
RED3VIL Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NOR - Perth Car: 05 Mazda 3 SP23 MTX Posts: 43	Suspension has been sorted ( i think ) Wheel/flat tyre has been sorted Now im getting somewhere Booked in for Thursday to have the pinstripe finished off across the rear spoiler When i get the garage empty i will re night shade the side indicators in the mirror covers, attempt to create something to cover the fogs so they are black because night shade doesnt stick to glass fog lamps Still trying to source a replacement tube or led neon kit for the one that got broken Then it will be time for a service

17-11-2010, 02:10 PM	#50
RED3VIL Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NOR - Perth Car: 05 Mazda 3 SP23 MTX Posts: 43	Hiya Kirks LOL @ Naughty .... i made the best of a bad situation I figured if i was gonna get a new paint job, may as well go all out Will get some new photos once i get the rear spoiler painted

07-12-2010, 05:55 PM	#53
RED3VIL Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NOR - Perth Car: 05 Mazda 3 SP23 MTX Posts: 43	Finally got round to getting photos of the rear lip spoiler after i had it redone to match: And one with "cookie monster" aka [GEZZA W] in the background: Had the car serviced today, with a different workshop, pretty happy with the cost and seems to know what they are doing

30-11-2011, 10:56 AM	#54
RED3VIL Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NOR - Perth Car: 05 Mazda 3 SP23 MTX Posts: 43	Wow, its been a while ... new wheels anyone? 19 inch Tenzo MB Tracers:

30-11-2011, 02:27 PM	#56
RED3VIL Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NOR - Perth Car: 05 Mazda 3 SP23 MTX Posts: 43	Yeah, cheers, i was pretty happy when i collected the car Got the frotn mesh sprayed and a different material shortly after The old wheels didnt look terrible but i think chrom eis out of date and where too hard to clean etc Mods, can i please have this thread moved to the "rides" section

30-11-2011, 05:28 PM	#58
RED3VIL Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NOR - Perth Car: 05 Mazda 3 SP23 MTX Posts: 43	Thanks Rupe ... Its always going to be a "like it" or "hate it" scenario I guess it could have gone a few different ways with that area but probably wouldnt have liked it myself Took the workshop a couple of trials with the rear to get it to my liking I think the Mazda 3 looks too "gumby" without the eyelids Still looking around for a different front bar too