Re: Don't forget me! Carlisle prepping for the ZX3 too!

Sweet! You should be able to bang out the to-do list in no time.

-spatakula

 

Re: Don't forget me! Carlisle prepping for the ZX3 too!

Yea but he has 2 Foci to prep for Carlisle! I can't imagine man. Looks great though....looking forward to seeing it again.

 

Re: Don't forget me! Carlisle prepping for the ZX3 too!

Great looking car. Any chance you can post more pics, maybe some closeups?

 

Re: Don't forget me! Carlisle prepping for the ZX3 too!

Maybe when its clean :evilgrin:

but there's another thread of mine further down "in race-mode"

 

Re: Don't forget me! Carlisle prepping for the ZX3 too!

Got a TON of work done on the ZX3 today although didn't get a lot checked off...

Red = Completed
Orange = In Progress

-fix HIDs--IDK if this will happen, have to order parts and running out of time...
-Repaint front mesh
-Replace front endlinks
-New bushings for rear endlinks
-Finish the catch-can and install it
-Remove rear stress bar and reinstall subwoofer/carpet
-Swap wheels
-Wash/clay bar/wax
-Interior detail/vacuum/shampoo
-Engine detail
-Rally letters for FR
-New AutoX magnets?

First up was vacuum and shampoo of the interior, pulled A LOT of stains out and pounds of sand/shells. That's one of the downsides for a car-guy who lives in Florida, sand is EVERYWHERE.

Then I started working on the engine, decided to pull the valve cover and paint it. Decided on some "Steed Hammered-Look" paint out of my collection and threw a bunch of coats down after prepping it. Looks sick in person, almost a gunmetal-look.

While waiting for that to dry we worked HARD on the engine. Many many months of dirt and grime since my last full detail (having open hood scoops doesn't help), plus after looking at CaySE's thread I HAD to remove junk like the degas and battery box to clean and wax the painted surfaces beneath that nobody ever sees. Now that I got the details done I'll be steam-cleaning it tomorrow first thing. Still looks mighty good all reassembled.

Got a ridiculous sunburn OMG

Tomorrow I'll knock some more out and then I have Tuesday off before we leave to head up there on Wednesday!

 

Re: Don't forget me! Carlisle prepping for the ZX3 too!

Red = Completed
Orange = In Progress

-fix HIDs--IDK if this will happen, have to order parts and running out of time...
-Repaint front mesh
-Replace front endlinks
-New bushings for rear endlinks
-Finish the catch-can and install it
-Remove rear stress bar and reinstall subwoofer/carpet
-Swap wheels
-Wash/clay bar/wax
-Interior detail/vacuum/shampoo
-Engine detail
-Rally letters for FR - Purchased!
-New AutoX magnets - Ordered!

Took my design down the the place that does my AutoX magnets and got that in the works, should be ready early next week!

Also stopped at Staples and picked up the letters for the rally names on the side of the car, still looking for American Flags for em

 

Re: Don't forget me! Carlisle prepping for the ZX3 too!

Ken said he had some flags on order.

 

Re: Don't forget me! Carlisle prepping for the ZX3 too!

True but I'd rather get it done early honestly..

 

Re: Don't forget me! Carlisle prepping for the ZX3 too!

Your making good progress man. I'm interested to see how that valve cover finish looks in person. Also your engine looks MUCH cleaner then mine does currently.

 

Re: Don't forget me! Carlisle prepping for the ZX3 too!

Great progress so far! Interior looks cleeeaan.

 

Re: Don't forget me! Carlisle prepping for the ZX3 too!

Red = Completed
Orange = In Progress

-fix HIDs--IDK if this will happen, have to order parts and running out of time...
-Repaint front mesh
-Replace front endlinks
-New bushings for rear endlinks
-Finish the catch-can and install it
-Remove rear stress bar and reinstall subwoofer/carpet
-Swap wheels
-Wash/clay bar/wax
-Interior detail/vacuum/shampoo - finished the detail on the dash and stuff today!
-Engine detail
-Rally letters for FR - Purchased!
-New AutoX magnets - Ordered!

Did the dash, all the trim, and plastic today on my lunch break. NOW its cleeeeeeaan

 

Re: Don't forget me! Carlisle prepping for the ZX3 too!

It's looking awesome... D23!!!

 

Re: Don't forget me! Carlisle prepping for the ZX3 too!

^^D23 ftw.

I AM OFFICIALLY ON VACATION!!!

Got a few more things done! Tomorrow is the big wash day! Washing/clar bar/waxing both as well as finishing the engine detail on this one. I changed the oil and reinstalled the hatch's interior and subwoofer tonight after work. Can't get in touch with my buddy who is supposed to be building my catch can so IDK if that's happening...

Red = Completed
Orange = In Progress

-fix HIDs - ain't gonna happen...I just aimed my headlights properly for my Silverstars
-Repaint front mesh
-Replace front endlinks
-New bushings for rear endlinks
-Finish the catch-can and install it - can't get in touch with him...IDK if this will happen either
-Remove rear stress bar and reinstall subwoofer/carpet
-Swap wheels
-Wash/clay bar/wax
-Interior detail/vacuum/shampoo
-Engine detail
-Rally letters for FR - Purchased!
-New AutoX magnets - Ordered! Should be in tomorrow!
-Change oil

 

Re: Don't forget me! Carlisle prepping for the ZX3 too!

Looking good man! See you at Cracker Barrell in VA

 

Re: Don't forget me! Carlisle prepping for the ZX3 too!

Looking good man! See you at Cracker Barrell in VA

What!? You are meeting us there too!? arty:

 

Re: Don't forget me! Carlisle prepping for the ZX3 too!

Evan you need the Euro Plate you used at FF09?

 

Re: Don't forget me! Carlisle prepping for the ZX3 too!

Maybe? We'll see how the paint turns out today. Bring it just in case though, it was mad sexy

 

Re: Don't forget me! Carlisle prepping for the ZX3 too!

Worked ALLL DAY on this car today, washed, clayed, and waxed it til my arm felt like it was going to fall off! But damn it looks good! Also picked up my magnetic race number plaque and applied the FR rally driver stickers, just need to get some American flags for em! Pics are god awful as the sun is stupid strong right now and I don't feel like breaking out the real camera.

Red = Completed
Orange = In Progress

-fix HIDs - ain't gonna happen...I just aimed my headlights properly for my Silverstars
-Repaint front mesh
-Replace front endlinks
-New bushings for rear endlinks
-Finish the catch-can and install it - can't get in touch with him...IDK if this will happen either
-Remove rear stress bar and reinstall subwoofer/carpet
-Swap wheels
-Wash/clay bar/wax
-Interior detail/vacuum/shampoo
-Engine detail
-Rally letters for FR
-New AutoX magnets
-Change oil
-Finish radio bezel

These came out SO GOOD wow

Just need American flags!

Also been working on my radio bezel, fixing a couple of cracks/blemishes in the fiberglass screen surround. Spot putty applied, sanding and painting later tonight!

Leaving TOMORROW!

 

Re: Don't forget me! Carlisle prepping for the ZX3 too!

I like the Monster WRT plates. Nice choice!

 

Re: Don't forget me! Carlisle prepping for the ZX3 too!

I like the Monster WRT plates. Nice choice!

Sweetness! The plates are a wonderful choice.

-spatakula

Very cool Monster rally numbers, flags should be here tomorrow. Good luck with the trip tomorrow, I don't leave till Thursday, the 2 Hour Drive north is gonna kill me LOL! :lol:

Thanks guys, designed them a few months ago when the Ken Block Ford rally shirt came out (and of course I bought it). Just finally got around to having them made.

Ken I hate you and your 2 hour drive.

Heh I just started preparing my car this weekend.

Good luck, its a crapload of work to say the least.

Car looks good as usal evan

Thanks brother, we need to see you again! Did you make it out to the memorial day meet?

 

Re: Don't forget me! Carlisle prepping for the ZX3 too!

Sweetness! The plates are a wonderful choice.

-spatakula

 

Re: Don't forget me! Carlisle prepping for the ZX3 too!

Very cool Monster rally numbers, flags should be here tomorrow. Good luck with the trip tomorrow, I don't leave till Thursday, the 2 Hour Drive north is gonna kill me LOL! :lol:

 

Re: Don't forget me! Carlisle prepping for the ZX3 too!

Heh I just started preparing my car this weekend.

 

Re: Don't forget me! Carlisle prepping for the ZX3 too!

Car looks good as usal evan

 

Re: Don't forget me! Carlisle prepping for the ZX3 too!

Double post, LIKE A BOSS!

So I also repainted the mesh on the front of the car tonight, so that makes:

Red = Completed
Orange = In Progress

-fix HIDs - ain't gonna happen...I just aimed my headlights properly for my Silverstars
-Repaint front mesh
-Replace front endlinks
-New bushings for rear endlinks
-Finish the catch-can and install it - can't get in touch with him...IDK if this will happen either
-Remove rear stress bar and reinstall subwoofer/carpet
-Swap wheels
-Wash/clay bar/wax
-Interior detail/vacuum/shampoo
-Engine detail
-Rally letters for FR
-New AutoX magnets
-Change oil
-Finish radio bezel

yay more crappy cell phone pics! I swear the Droid used to take better pictures....

 

Re: Don't forget me! Carlisle prepping for the ZX3 too!

Packing them up and getting ready to go!!!

 

Re: Don't forget me! Carlisle prepping for the ZX3 too!

Left early this morning and got to Atlanta for the night. Had an absolute blast with everyone and the show was sick. Managed to grab 2nd place too!

Forgot the camera at the hotel obviously, so here are some cell phone pics from the showfield!