Mints s15 ^_^

[Dan_Harris]

Saw this at JAE (i think), looked really nice. I myself think it's also a tad low (for my area anyways) but I do like the fact that it's different .
I look forward to attending a meet to see some of these in the flesh (even if I am in my shamefull Lex ) however hopefully I shall be looking at picking up a S15 soon

 

[Nicely]

The body kit would last about two days in the South with that ride height. Then you'd be leaving a trail of FRP everywhere you went...

 

[JDM JUNKIE]

Hey Mint nice progress.

I will say though you should reconsider putting your fan shroud back on. Without it there the fan can't pull in cold air as well through BOTH your FMIC and your radiator. Just something I learned with my S13.

 

[Big Ned]

Hey Mint,

Did you pick up that strut brace while at JAE?

I picked up a Summit Racing strut brace from a stall there.

I've painted the ends red though.

 

[mint]

Hey Mint nice progress.

I will say though you should reconsider putting your fan shroud back on. Without it there the fan can't pull in cold air as well through BOTH your FMIC and your radiator. Just something I learned with my S13.

Hey mang, Cheers! :wave: Yeah i know what your meaning. I did notice a differance in cooling after it was taken out however its going to be taken out in the re-build and if i stick SR then i'll probally get a carbon surround for it me thinks :wack:

 

[mint]

Hey Mint,

Did you pick up that strut brace while at JAE?

I picked up a Summit Racing strut brace from a stall there.

I've painted the ends red though.

NED! Yeah duder i did indeed. i will be powdercoatin mine at some point too, great great strut bar tho eh! :thumbs:

 

[Big Ned]

The bar's great!

Really stiffened the front end up.

I want a cusco one for the back now

I gave mine a light sanding, then two coats of primer, two coats of red then two coats of laquer. None of this posh powder coating stuff.

 

[mint]

pics dude pics haha

 

[Big Ned]

pics dude pics haha

As to not hijack your thread I've posted the pic in my thread

http://forum.s15oc.com/showthread.php?t=2540

 

[Paul2x]

Diggin the valve cover :thumbs:

 

[s15andy.s]

nice strut mint...that engine bay looks the mutts nuts

 

[mint]

Well bump bump hehe .. Presenting Project Kei Chan!

First off.. Big shout out to the following..

Thacko - For coming an wakin my drunk ass up at stupid o'clock in the morning an workin on the car all day!
Kyle - For getting my some axle stands - Made the job 10x easier!
Al - For the Trolly Jack, Again realy helped matters alot! Cheers!
Kyle's Mrs - For feeding me and thacko today!!

Now on with pics..
DAY 1 : 18/10/08
TASK : Raise Kei and get the bumpers/lights off and on my drive
JOB DONE!

As you can.. looked a 'bit sketchy' hehe

ooooh Future feature? maybe!

hehe, then this twat showed his face!

much love! hehe

Anyone notice anything wrong in this picture? I'll give ya a clue.. there USED to be a hanger there >.<! DAM!

And then..

Hmm.. not good, shaved a good bit off the inner rim of the VOLKS on both sides.. not to worry tho, its sortable!

 

[mint]

Fresh old Skool rims on the front. Back to 'normal' height

Then we had another visitor........

SPOOKY CHAN!!!!!!!!! (^.^)

Taped up the lights etc...

Bumper Inspection T_T

ow..

Eye less..

Time for Bed Kei Chan!

haha Arigato!

 

[JP825]

Nice to see the Fiesta has a "S15" plate too...lol

 

[mint]

hah yeh thats my sisters car - Hey name's Steph hence the plate

DAY 2 : 19/10/08
TASK : Clean garage, get Kei inside
JOB DONE!

Now on with Pics.

then.. My sister needed into the loft so had to take Kei back out again >.< pain in the ass...

 

[mint]

DAY 3 : 20/10/08
TASK : Get Compound and Start work on headlights...
STAGE 1 DONE

BEFORE:

 

[mint]

well just fallen asleep on the PC >.< Been working on just the driver side light for the time being, The results arnt up to what im looking for so going to keep working on it.

Apply'd 1 coat and waxed off, Further a second and now i have just this second apply'd a coat of T-Cut to see if i can dull the haze. To say i was worried when they were STILL hazy after i removed the Compound was an understatment.. Surprising how well this stuff is bringing it back up tho!

I'll keep at it, possibly go over it with some more RC tonight before bed and then finish the driver one off tomorrow after work and get cracking on the pax. Just doing little Jobs till i can afford to buy my new parts T_T

More pics : http://s73.photobucket.com/albums/i227/Murray_Mint/Project Kei Chan/

 

[mint]

oh by the way im not done lol im only half way done on the lights T__T

 

[mint]

Hehe, off to bed been waitin on these to upload.. here's how one has turned out so far..

Sweet... Lookin forward to cracking on with them tomorrow. Oyasumi guys!

 

[gunner93]

Great job with the lamps Minty :thumbs:

I have this idea toying in my head for a while now. Remove the plastic lamp cover with a heating gun. Polish both inside and outside. Theres a plate surround the signal, low, parking and high lamps. I like that spray painted in silver. The only challenge is how to restore the word "Silvia" at the side??? Hence my procrestination! :yawn: