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No!!! I am totally behind on that! She's even sporting a new stance since the coilovers have been installed. I'm going to shoot for new pics this weekend.
I've been contemplating painting the car for a little while now. My current goal is either next spring or next fall. Because of this, I didn't want to properly prep and paint the mirrors only to have to do it again next year. So, what I did as a temporary basis, was put four coats of Plasti-Dip and then three coats of clear.
They turned out ~ok~. The Plasti-Dip has a bit of texture to it. For us Supra Owners, the difference stands out because we all know that our mirrors come paint matched to the car. It won't look out of place to the normal folks that have black/plastic mirrors.
It'll work for a temporary thing...
It's dark out so these are the best pics I have for now.
They turned out ~ok~. The Plasti-Dip has a bit of texture to it. For us Supra Owners, the difference stands out because we all know that our mirrors come paint matched to the car. It won't look out of place to the normal folks that have black/plastic mirrors.
It'll work for a temporary thing...
It's dark out so these are the best pics I have for now.
Ha ha... Here are better pics...
I drove the car today and with the new mirrors came two issues. One is that the glass is different and my eyes take a second to adjust to the new depth of view. Things are much farther away.
The second issue is that the passenger mirror will not move in enough for me to use. At its farthest adjustment inward, I'm looking at the side of the road.
I like the way they look and the folding feature is great; but, I'm not sure that trade-off is worth it. Maybe I'll get used to the new view; but, I'll definitely have to come up with a way to use the passenger mirror.
I threw in a couple that shows off the new stance that the Zankoku Coilovers provide...
I drove the car today and with the new mirrors came two issues. One is that the glass is different and my eyes take a second to adjust to the new depth of view. Things are much farther away.
The second issue is that the passenger mirror will not move in enough for me to use. At its farthest adjustment inward, I'm looking at the side of the road.
I like the way they look and the folding feature is great; but, I'm not sure that trade-off is worth it. Maybe I'll get used to the new view; but, I'll definitely have to come up with a way to use the passenger mirror.
I threw in a couple that shows off the new stance that the Zankoku Coilovers provide...
My red 91 has really grown on my over the years.... but your MKIII is the ONE that still makes me wish I had held out for a black one. Car is just georgious inside and out Kenny.
That "finish" on the mirrors is really working somehow. The new coilovers are tight also, just gets better an better!!
That "finish" on the mirrors is really working somehow. The new coilovers are tight also, just gets better an better!!
S.A. supra;1753739 said:
I COMPLETELY agree with you! :biglaugh:
bhmsupra;1753743 said:
Thanks alot! Yeah, after seeing the finish in the light, I'm happier with it. Now if it'll just hold up till paint time!
The stance is just about where I want it. I'm going to bring the front up 1-1.5". I will also be rolling the rear fenders and slightly rolling the fronts just enough to raise the fender liners up a bit. Currently, it rubs on hard bumps.
Oh yes... One of MANY things to do!
Yours turned out great! Thanks for the tip off on the satin trim paint.
Yours turned out great! Thanks for the tip off on the satin trim paint.
IBoughtASupra;1753785 said:
Yes. Torinos.
Harness bar...it came with the car. I'd have to pull out my file to know for sure; but, I'm pretty certain it came from Suprasport.com.
lithium14;1753770 said:AHHH you must haz paint your window corner trim!!!! >_< lol!!! especially on a blacked out mk3!!!! otherwise, BEEEYOUTEEFULL!!!! (btw for the trim, just tape em off, newspaper everything, sand them and use satin trim spray paint =D)
LOL I didn't even notice that. Only you would Andrew.
Sorry everyone if I annoy them by reviving this thread. But GOD DAM your car is beautiful. Took me a day and a half (off and on) to get through all 134 pages and loved every bit of it. Hopefully one day my 89 can be somewhat as nice as this car.
Thanks man! It has certainly come a long way and is by no means finished. I don't think it ever will be!
No worries on reviving the thread. If anyone gets annoyed, the deserve a punch in the neck!
My advice is do as much of the work yourself as you can, what you can't do, make sure who does it for you is able, and in either case, don't cut corners. Make sure it's done right the first time. There's my .02.
No worries on reviving the thread. If anyone gets annoyed, the deserve a punch in the neck!
My advice is do as much of the work yourself as you can, what you can't do, make sure who does it for you is able, and in either case, don't cut corners. Make sure it's done right the first time. There's my .02.
I definitely plan on doing it right the first time. I don't plan on going JZ-Series either. I'm sticking to the 7M. I just love the deep sound of it when you're cruising at ~3K RPM along with the low-end torque of it.
Btw, I love the look of those XXR wheels on your car man. Looks sexy
Btw, I love the look of those XXR wheels on your car man. Looks sexy
MNBmk3T;1774065 said:
:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
And yeah, Keeny's (not misspelled) car is sweet...