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04-09-2007, 12:49 AM
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Oh yeah, update on the tire situation: I was going to contract out back to Cornell Mini Baja for them to run simulations on Lotus Engineering Vehicle Sim software to figure out the difference between 225 and 245 tires, but I found out their license had expired. Bummer.
04-09-2007, 12:59 AM
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Originally Posted by 8rotor8
For paint, I might have a couple of people that can do it. To install, hehehe, I have weekends free and a cordless drill 
I thought you went to Hayward once already? They're the best! I have to go get a trany flush in a few weeks. I'll be headed to LA this friday morning, anyone want anything from RacingBeat? If you want flashes done to your car, I'll talk to my buddy that works at RB if a few people want them done.
I thought you went to Hayward once already? They're the best! I have to go get a trany flush in a few weeks. I'll be headed to LA this friday morning, anyone want anything from RacingBeat? If you want flashes done to your car, I'll talk to my buddy that works at RB if a few people want them done.
Any other shops for the spoiler other than 8Rotor8's garage?
04-09-2007, 12:59 AM
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Originally Posted by dontfeedthenerd
Recommendations on the paint shop would be nice I suppose.
Any other shops for the spoiler other than 8Rotor8's garage?
Any other shops for the spoiler other than 8Rotor8's garage?
04-09-2007, 01:03 AM
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Originally Posted by 8rotor8
Arrggg, back to the topic. Just pick a damn tire!!! JK hahahahaha. I'm flying out this time, next time I drive out, I'll let you know.
Flying out is nice and is what I usually do. Southwest Airlines is a good deal, but I noticed that lately their price has gone up.
04-09-2007, 01:12 AM
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I fly JetBlue, it was $49.99 on way. I like to watch TV on the flight. Just get the 615 @ 235?40. Im pretty sure you'll be real happy with those.
What's wrong with my garage??? When I installed my MS sides, I only, ONLY, drilled one too many holes! HAHAHAHA. Trust LionZoo's guy, he won't steer you wrong.
What's wrong with my garage??? When I installed my MS sides, I only, ONLY, drilled one too many holes! HAHAHAHA. Trust LionZoo's guy, he won't steer you wrong.
04-09-2007, 01:21 AM
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Thank you guys. Much appreciated.
My plan for the next 3 months:
Voodoo Shift ****: Installed
Clear Corners: ordered, currently stuck in post office until tomorrow
Mazda Speed Spoiler: Sometime in the next 2 months
3m Clear Car Bra: price shopping right now
Tints: Price shopping right now as well
Axial Flow Short Shifter: Picking up on April 21st
My plan for the next 3 months:
Voodoo Shift ****: Installed
Clear Corners: ordered, currently stuck in post office until tomorrow
Mazda Speed Spoiler: Sometime in the next 2 months
3m Clear Car Bra: price shopping right now
Tints: Price shopping right now as well
Axial Flow Short Shifter: Picking up on April 21st
04-09-2007, 01:23 AM
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Hey if you are headed down to LA, there is a tint shop that I did all of my cars. They tinted my 8 for $125. Ask there forums members here about the quality they did. They are called Allstar Audio. Right off the 91 at Paramount.
04-09-2007, 01:25 AM
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Originally Posted by 8rotor8
Hey if you are headed down to LA, there is a tint shop that I did all of my cars. They tinted my 8 for $125. Ask there forums members here about the quality they did. They are called Allstar Audio. Right off the 91 at Paramount.
Thanks for the recommendation tho.
i heard good things about Omega Tintwerks in the Bay Area
04-09-2007, 01:26 AM
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Oh yea, the reason I need the spoiler painted is because I'm driving a Stormy Blue. No aftermarket parts come prepainted this color. Not even direct from Mazda I don't think. If you check the website they only list the colors from 06 and earlier. -_-
04-09-2007, 01:27 AM
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Jetblue is nice, but my girlfriend doesn't like driving the distance to Long Beach so I'll pay a little more for Southwest currently. They used to be $44 one way and that was really nice; I'm guessing I'm just not playing out the ordering times correctly right now.
04-09-2007, 01:29 AM
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you went to finishlineperformance.com? Call the Haward Fremont, they can match any online price, to see if it's available through their channels.
Tint shops around here ask for too much, $200+ are the quotes I got
Tint shops around here ask for too much, $200+ are the quotes I got
04-09-2007, 01:30 AM
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Originally Posted by dontfeedthenerd
Don't have much time to get a tint while I'm down there.
Thanks for the recommendation tho.
i heard good things about Omega Tintwerks in the Bay Area
Thanks for the recommendation tho.
i heard good things about Omega Tintwerks in the Bay Area
Talk to my guy about painting your spoiler. He'll work until he gets the paint combo right and if you aren't satisfied just take it back and work with him.
04-09-2007, 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by LionZoo
Omega Tintwerks did my clearbra and I'm satisfied with the quality. While I was getting it done there was a Cayman there with the factory job and Omega's work was better. Vince is a really nice guy and when you call him be sure to ask for the forum price. Get him to do both the clearbra and the tint and you might get a bit of a discount. I paid $495 for the clearbra; I'm not a fan of tint on my sportscars so I have no idea how much tint is.
Talk to my guy about painting your spoiler. He'll work until he gets the paint combo right and if you aren't satisfied just take it back and work with him.
Talk to my guy about painting your spoiler. He'll work until he gets the paint combo right and if you aren't satisfied just take it back and work with him.
I just want it on my front bumper, nothing else.
04-09-2007, 01:33 AM
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Originally Posted by 8rotor8
How much was the clear bra there? My shop in LA does it for $200.
Maybe I'll hold off on the Clear Bra and tint until then.
$200 for the clear bra sounds like a crazy deal.
04-09-2007, 01:33 AM
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Originally Posted by 8rotor8
Hey, should I just get RB springs all around or save up and get Tokico Shock and coil-overs?
04-09-2007, 01:34 AM
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Everyone's online. We should do an AIM chat session, but I need to sleep soon.
One more thing about paint: Every batch of paint is different due to minute differences in formulation and ambient conditions when it's applied. If you want that PERFECT match, you'll need to work for it, but since it's a standalone spoiler it can be off by a little bit without it being noticeable. That is, unless I'm looking at it.
One more thing about paint: Every batch of paint is different due to minute differences in formulation and ambient conditions when it's applied. If you want that PERFECT match, you'll need to work for it, but since it's a standalone spoiler it can be off by a little bit without it being noticeable. That is, unless I'm looking at it.
04-09-2007, 01:35 AM
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Yupper! If I didnt have all the chips in it already, I would have done it. MAybe when I get my MS bumper I'll get it. All my good contacts are in LA. You have to call them and make an appointment because they have a guy come out and custom cut the ClearBra for you.
04-09-2007, 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by 8rotor8
Yupper! If I didnt have all the chips in it already, I would have done it. MAybe when I get my MS bumper I'll get it. All my good contacts are in LA. You have to call them and make an appointment because they have a guy come out and custom cut the ClearBra for you.
It's funny, my mother's 1998 Camry has been around for a while now.
She never waxes the car, puts it through automatic car washes. Front bumper is damn near flawless.
Now I'm treating my car like the paint is made out of eggshells.
Is it just Mazda paint? Or am I being overly paranoid?
also LionZoo can you post pics of your clearbra? I'm interested in how noticable it is