Shin Kaeru 神カエル-My build(-ish?) thread

[Ihatecars]

Mazel tov on that mileage milestone!

I agree with the 90's styling, sure looks nice and clean. I just can't agree on you about the MK1's
That white car with mesh wheels makes me wanna do that stupid lifted hood mod that's detrimental to the car's cooling, looks so badass haha.

I'd wanna get a KG works spoiler, but I've never really been set on it. Maybe buy a dope JDM trunk for that look?

I hope I can pull of the 90's style while still looking classy and clean.

I doubt I'll ever pull the trigger on the MK1's. I love the wheel, but I feel it might be going too car away from what I want for my car. If I do spring for new wheels I'm probably going to buy TE37v's. 14x8 et25 just sounds so tempting...

I used to love the KG Works spoiler, but the more I look at it the less I like it. It has an odd bulgy-ness to it when you look at it directly from the rear of the car. I can't get over it.

All your ideas are perfect and will definitely create something amazing, Nic.
Rod's RPS13 is amazing, a great inspiration to me as well, i love that he's running 14s instead of the usual 15 setup, makes me want to trade in my 14s and run 13s just to pull off a similar look.

This is pretty much the build thread post of all that stuff I told you on FB

Rod's car has made me seriously think about selling my Miata to get back into an S-Chassis. I should just stop looking at it. I really like the look of 13's, but the lack of decent tires here in the States is what's stopped me from even considering a set.

[— Jimmy Vee —]

What about the Fujimura/Rocket Dancer spoiler?

[Ihatecars]

What about the Fujimura/Rocket Dancer spoiler?
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Oh dang. That looks pretty damn good.
Bulletproof Automotive distributes Fujimura here in the U.S. and I happen to be friends with somebody that works fro them! This might happen.

You're the best, Jimmy Vee.

[Joelioooo]

Shit all these cool rear wings I want but I don't want to bite your ideaaa

[—atank—]

Just Do it Nic............

[Ihatecars]

Shit all these cool rear wings I want but I don't want to bite your ideaaa

Feel free to take it. I don't think you'd be biting my style. We're just pulling from the same pot. You know just as well as I do that we've been influenced by a lot of the same things.

Just Do it Nic............

Okay, I'll do it.

[NAspirit]

Thank you nic,

Now that you post all those pics of silvias and other miatas I have officially given up on my car. You buy old school wheels yet?

[Ihatecars]

Just to remind you guys that I'm still alive.

[speedypenguin]

You're such a tease...the GV tails are a great addition!

[harold996tt]

Just to remind you guys that I'm still alive.

This I love. Your car is developing so well. But not sure about the big wing look... Only because I am such a vintage look fan. Either way I love where the car is right now and boy that rear end would be a perfect addition.

[Ihatecars]

Again*









Updates are coming, I promise.

[etikoner]

Do u have the blue mirror glass?

[Ihatecars]

Do u have the blue mirror glass?

Yes sir!

[Ihatecars]

Before I start, I just want to say all of you guys are really damn great. Thanks, MR.Net.



Now that that's out of the way,

So, this happened.



After months(nearly 6) I finally got my Garage Vary tail lights installed.

Long story short, it was a lot more work getting these on my car than I thought it would be.

After surprisingly good results with my side mirrors I decided to try and paint the panel myself. This wasn't nessacarily a bad idea, but "good idea" would definitely be a stretch.



I ordered up the supplied and quickly I turned my garage into a makeshift "paint booth".



Result were never "bad", but the perfectionist in my was convinced that I could do better. This turned into me doing a lot of painting, sanding, and more painting.



After nearly a months of attempt to achieve a professionally-like finish, a friend of my offered to help me get my panel professionally finished. My pride took a backseat for a moment, and I reluctantly sent off my beloved GV panel to some unknown paint shop to get what I thought was going to be a "professionally" applied coat of paint.

I thought wrong.

The finish wasn't terrible, but a few bumps and small chips in the paint had me questioning the paint shops skills.(or lack thereof) Sadly, because it was done as a favor I can't really hold the shop accountable. I guess in this case you get what you pay for. I keep kicking myself for not just sticking with the paint job I did originally.

I don't really have any detailed shots of the damage, but I do have a picture of my next problem. THE FITMENT.

But, I'll get to that in a minute...

I got down to tearing things apart pretty quickly. I believe it was the day after getting my panel back from the butcher shop... err, paint shop. I was really eager to document the installation of my gv panel, but somehow only managed to take a handful of photos of the actual process.






I got everything buttoned up with only a slightly above average level of aggravation. The drivers side fit like a glove, but (given my luck) the passenger side stuck out about half an inch.


Please excuse the dirt

I was finally able to catch a break. I localized the problem to some misaligned weather stripping from the stock lights. With a little help from my friend Mr. Razor Blade, I was able to get the fitment to what I'd consider "acceptable".

And the finished product?



Couldn't be happier.

Now, onto slightly less roadster oriented dealings.

I got a new camera!



It's a Canon T50 with a 50mm f1.8. My friend found it in his parents garage and offered it to me.

I'm still trying to get my bearings as far as shooting 35mm. It's definitely a lot to wrap your head around.

And to top things off, my family got to together and surprised me with a Wii U for Christmas. Being the huge Nintendo fan I am, I had a bit of a nerd-gasm. Not only do I now have a way to play Earthbound(legally), but Super-Freaking-Smash Bros. YES.



If any of you Houston guys want to play some Smash Bros., hit my up. I'd gladly serve you some ass whoopin'

[—atank—]

Good Job on the GV panel, I remember painting and installing mine, sanding, painting, uttering offensive words............