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Nerdbird · 05/14/2012, 05:28 AM

WEARING THAT SEATTLE BLUE

Salutations. In an attempt to clean up my original post, I have reformatted it's outline. Old pictures can be found in this album.

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General Information:

Bought completely stock with about 30,000 miles on it.
Trim: GS 4g64/auto
Paint code: T34 (Torched Steel)
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Exterior:
Black license plate frames
15% Tint all around
Debadged "GS"
Sonar Headlights
Smoked Signals
1st Generation Black TYC Taillights
Lightly tinted reverse lights
Trico Flex wiper blades
Painted Calipers (gold) and Drums (black)
Painted Front & Rear Emblems (black)

Wheels/Suspension:
18" Drag DR-33 Wheels
Dunlop Direzza DZ101 225/40R-18
~~Eibach Pro-kit Lowering Springs~~
D2 Coilovers
Front & Rear Moog Endlinks
Eibach Rear Camber Kit
Front GT Strut bar

Engine:
Borla Catback Exhaust
K&N Short Ram Intake

Stock (save for tint)

When lowered on Eibach Prokit.

With Coilovers

Future mods:
DI Custom Grille (DaniIndoor)
New front bumper (-front emblem & license plate bracket)
Custom Club3g decal
Paint Valve cover & Manifold heat shield
Rear Disc Conversion
Big 3 Upgrade
Optima Red Top
Double Din Headunit
Speakers & Amp
Fog lights
5k HID kit
Redline Hood QuickLIFT

Maybe mods:
Aluminum Fuel Door or Plastidip stock fuel door black
RRE Rear Strutbar
GT sideskirts (& lower ride height) or Full WW Lip Kit
Depo headlights or Retrofits
New Wheels (open to suggestions)

3GSpyderGT · 05/14/2012, 05:32 AM

Must say. I was impressed. I think you could go a tad lower. Any interior/engine bay shots?
That little old lady sure did take care of it!

Chad · 05/14/2012, 05:36 AM

You're doing a good job on the car. Personally, I'm not a fan of all black wheels, because tires (unless they're constantly soaked in tire shine) are dull against glass black. But like I said, good job.

Nerdbird · 05/14/2012, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 3GSpyderGT

I think you could go a tad lower. Any interior/engine bay shots?
That little old lady sure did take care of it!

ya I agree. I'm going to keep it in mind, and maybe in the next year drop it a little more. Didn't think to snap pics of the engine, will try to post some soon. and no kidding! She was sweet too, so dealing with her was a treat. i got really lucky finding her on craigslist.

Nerdbird · 05/14/2012, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Chad

You're doing a good job on the car. Personally, I'm not a fan of all black wheels, because tires (unless they're constantly soaked in tire shine) are dull against glass black. But like I said, good job.

ive noticed that too. was really close to getting something with a machined lip, but in the end got a good deal on those dr33s. thanks chad.

grfft3r · 05/14/2012, 07:30 AM

You're welcome man

. Great start! I wish my 3g Had low miles like that. I like the color of the car.

With a ww lip and GT sideskirts, that would make it even more nice.

KidKobe210 · 05/14/2012, 07:56 AM

I have about 100K more miles on my clock than you

I like what I see so far. Based on the title, I was expecting a monstrous rice bucket. But I was pleasantly surprised. I like those wheels. Could go a little lower though, that's for sure.
I love the knowledge that this forum provides, glad you're using it wisely

bwracing00 · 05/14/2012, 08:11 AM

clean looking car she took good care of it. always been a fan of this color and hell 30k miles cant beat that.

lyonstl · 05/14/2012, 08:53 AM

Looks really good. Mind me asking the cost?

rlvers · 05/14/2012, 08:56 AM

Very nice. Like the wheels with that color

Jigsaw · 05/14/2012, 08:57 AM

Looks good nerdbird! Clean and simple

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rsingh12 · 05/14/2012, 09:21 AM

Not bad man. I wish you went with bronze wheels though. Super clean, I hope you keep it that way

3g_bishi · 05/14/2012, 09:28 AM

nice car man very clean!! Is it a 5 speed

Red Sun · 05/14/2012, 09:54 AM

Pretty nice 3G you got there, but that front plate holder looks hideous.

I like where this one is going.

Drewski0523 · 05/14/2012, 10:01 AM

Looks good man keep it up

Nerdbird · 05/14/2012, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by grfft3r

You're welcome man

. Great start! I wish my 3g Had low miles like that. I like the color of the car.

With a ww lip and GT sideskirts, that would make it even more nice.

I love the color as well, it changes in the light. Sometimes blue, green, or purple. I actually don't know the name of it, but I think the code is T34. Which I don't remember seeing on the color list on the faq, so it might be on the rare side. I've only seen one other, and that was on here. and I think that guy is long gone now. Sideskirts and lip would be great, but I might wait until my paint starts to go before I do

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Originally Posted by KidKobe210

I have about 100K more miles on my clock than you

I like what I see so far. Based on the title, I was expecting a monstrous rice bucket. But I was pleasantly surprised. I like those wheels. Could go a little lower though, that's for sure.
I love the knowledge that this forum provides, glad you're using it wisely

haha, ya I would imagine most of our cars now would some have miles on them! That redheaded granny I bought it from probably just took it to the shops. Lucked out for real. I've put about 7k on it since August.

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Originally Posted by bwracing00

clean looking car she took good care of it. always been a fan of this color and hell 30k miles cant beat that.

She bought it in Modesto California, and moved up here to washington recently. The only issue I had after I bought it were the tires were dried out to all hell. But I just used that as an excuse to buy new ones hehe.

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Originally Posted by lyonstl

Looks really good. Mind me asking the cost?

$7500 cash. believe that! Originally wanted $8k, but I talked them down $500 because of the dent, and guess how much the dent cost to fix? $450.

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Originally Posted by rlvers

Very nice. Like the wheels with that color

thanks rivers!

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Originally Posted by Jigsaw

Looks good nerdbird! Clean and simple

thanks! trying to be tasteful on this. It's easy to go crazy so I'm teaching myself to hold back lol.

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Originally Posted by rsingh12

Not bad man. I wish you went with bronze wheels though. Super clean, I hope you keep it that way

Oddly enough that crossed my mind. But now with thinking about painting my calipers, I was considering going with a bronze/copper look. Do you think that would work?

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Originally Posted by 3g_bishi

nice car man very clean!! Is it a 5 speed

Unfortunately no, Auto. Kills me too, because I wish I could just throw it into fifth at times. But at the price and with the miles it has on it, I wasn't complaining!

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Originally Posted by Red Sun

Pretty nice 3G you got there, but that front plate holder looks hideous.

Ya I know. One of my best friends is a cop, so I'm going to run it by him and see what I can get away with, maybe throw it in the grill.

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Originally Posted by Drewski0523

Looks good man keep it up

will do!

KreepyZeke · 05/14/2012, 01:54 PM

Very clean car, congrats!

I'd address the front plate with one of these

Amazon.com: Show N Go License Plate Holder: Automotive

I also think you should do a rear disk conversion asap. Drums are

lyonstl · 05/14/2012, 02:16 PM

You should have tried talking down even more. From my experience, people selling 3gs budge quite a bit. Paid 3100 for mine with 89k miles, but then commented on gas prices and the guy gave me back 100 bucks lol. Originally he wanted 4500. Yours is a very beautiful car though, and I would much rather prefer your color over my silver.

lyonstl · 05/14/2012, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by KreepyZeke

Very clean car, congrats!

I'd address the front plate with one of these

Amazon.com: Show N Go License Plate Holder: Automotive

I also think you should do a rear disk conversion asap. Drums are

You see the one that runs on remote? o.o Would be pretty sweet, because if you get pulled over and your plate is stowed below, likely to get ticketed, but if you have that remote with you you can just push to button to make it appear and remain ticket free (for license plate purposes)

ccarrillo717 · 05/14/2012, 02:47 PM

Nice!

Nerdbird · 05/14/2012, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KreepyZeke

Very clean car, congrats!

I'd address the front plate with one of these

Amazon.com: Show N Go License Plate Holder: Automotive

I also think you should do a rear disk conversion asap. Drums are

very cool! never seen those before. and yes, i agree on the drums... but I've never done something like that before so I might wait until my brother in law comes back from air force training so he can help me (he used to be a mechanic for the army and mentioned the conversion also...)

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Originally Posted by lyonstl

You should have tried talking down even more. From my experience, people selling 3gs budge quite a bit. Paid 3100 for mine with 89k miles, but then commented on gas prices and the guy gave me back 100 bucks lol. Originally he wanted 4500. Yours is a very beautiful car though, and I would much rather prefer your color over my silver.

oh I know for sure I could have talked them down more. Unfortunately I SUCK at bartering and they went with my first offer haha. I knew as soon as I asked that I cocked up.

Centurin · 05/14/2012, 02:58 PM

Nice write up. Keep up on maintenance and you should have that car for a good while.

Drewski0523 · 05/14/2012, 03:35 PM

The drum swap isn't the hardest thing to do, there are plenty of resources on here to help with it. So what are the future plans?

rsingh12 · 05/15/2012, 12:29 AM

I honestly hate black wheels. I don't care if it has a polished lip or not, I hate them. So I would rather you have the wheels bronze and the calipers color matched to your car or maybe white

Blue0588 · 05/15/2012, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Drewski0523

...So what are the future plans?

^this
Great pickup! Welcome

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ClOsEr15 · 05/15/2012, 01:53 AM

car looks good.. don't see many 3gs this color, at least I dont.

Only downfall of having black wheels... keeping the tires clean/tire wet so the tires dont look so dirty, and make the wheels stick out like a sore thumb

looks good though!

Red Sun · 05/15/2012, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ClOsEr15

car looks good.. don't see many 3gs this color, at least I dont.

Only downfall of having black wheels... keeping the tires clean/tire wet so the tires dont look so dirty, and make the wheels stick out like a sore thumb

looks good though!

This so much, I originally liked my wheels black but I have grown to hate them. Should've gotten some white one's

Nerdbird · 05/15/2012, 03:17 PM

so is that the general consensus then? bronze type wheels? maybe I could use these as a winter set...

I think the next thing up, will be putting a short ram in. speaking of, heres a shot of my interior and under the hood.

trying to keep it clean.

nothing special, but hey, even the battery cover is tip top.

rsingh12 · 05/15/2012, 04:43 PM

Short ram sounds so good on the 4 cyl

I have a K&N one in mine. Get some XXR 527s in bronze or gold

Nerdbird · 05/15/2012, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by rsingh12

Short ram sounds so good on the 4 cyl

I have a K&N one in mine. Get some XXR 527s in bronze or gold

Good to hear. I'll look into one. As well as those rims.

rsingh12 · 05/15/2012, 10:58 PM

Lil Mitsu · 05/16/2012, 01:20 AM

Dash looks nice, I'm jelly.

wanted A GT · 05/16/2012, 10:18 AM

Really love this color, and that uncracked dash is looking pretty damn sexy too !

Nerdbird · 05/16/2012, 02:47 PM

where exactly does the dash normally crack at? like on the passenger side?

3GSpyderGT · 05/16/2012, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerdbird

where exactly does the dash normally crack at? like on the passenger side?

Any and every where on top or the sides. Lol

Nerdbird · 05/16/2012, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 3GSpyderGT

Any and every where on top or the sides. Lol

haha gadzooks... stay away from the armor all then? lol.

rsingh12 · 05/16/2012, 04:02 PM

Just use a rag to clean off your dash, no shiny shit. Ive had mine for 4 years and just used a swifter duster and a microfiber cloth with some black shoe polish on it.

gemini9 · 05/16/2012, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerdbird

haha gadzooks... stay away from the armor all then? lol.

hmm.... hey what's so bad about armor all? I use armor all. The shiney stuff cuz it's pretty. I also use armor all leather care/protectant stuff. Does this stuff actually hurt your interior? I hope not lol cuz I use it every week.

And yeah.. my dash is cracked too. Right up around the vents under the window.

Seems to be a common thing with these cars. But hey, nice ride!

rsingh12 · 05/16/2012, 07:36 PM

The more you use it, the more it will be prone to crack. I have seen people use it in every type of car and its done the same for them

stylez · 05/16/2012, 08:59 PM

Kudos, you've done a great job with it's early evolution. In my opinion, it's very difficult to find the perfect wheels for this color. Black, as mentioned above, doesn't contrast well against dry/dirty tires. Silver/polished does, but can be kind of "blah". Bronze would be interesting, I don't recall seeing that color combination before. I'm not normally one for color matching wheels, but it might be a good option for your car, just food for thought. My only other gripe would be a slightly more aggressive drop. The inch/half was exponentially better than stock, but IMO it could use maybe another half inch there to close that gap a little more.

Otherwise I absolutely love it. Can't wait to see it progress.

andrzejluko · 05/16/2012, 09:05 PM

Loving it looking forward to see what you make of it

rsingh12 · 05/16/2012, 10:18 PM

I just thought of it, polished wheels will look sick on this color

Nerdbird · 05/17/2012, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by gemini9

hey what's so bad about armor all?

Sucks because I bought some armor all a while ago, and only used it twice before reading on here that people were noticing a lot of cracking after using it. I've stayed away from it ever since just to be safe. and thanks!

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Originally Posted by stylez

Black, as mentioned above, doesn't contrast well against dry/dirty tires. Silver/polished does, but can be kind of "blah". Bronze would be interesting, I don't recall seeing that color combination before.

Does it help that I live in Washington, where it's wet out 9 months of the year?

JK. When I was thinking of which avenue to take my car, I saw two main choices: Flash or Mean. I thought black rims would be meaner so I went that route. and yes, I agree - lowering it a little more may be in the future.

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Originally Posted by rsingh12

I just thought of it, polished wheels will look sick on this color

k, I'm just throwing this out there... what about a gunmetal grey? Because my fuel door is still that color...

rsingh12 · 05/17/2012, 09:59 AM

I would color match the gas cap, since its only a plastic one. Try a polished wheel or a bronze wheel

Nerdbird · 05/17/2012, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by rsingh12

I would color match the gas cap, since its only a plastic one. Try a polished wheel or a bronze wheel

ehh, I kinda like the contrast of the fuel door. If anything I think I would go black.

Here's a weird question, I just bought new wipers. Went with some Trico Flex's. I like the minimalistic look, not as busy as normal wipers. Only problem is they don't sit as flush as the stock blades. They still work fine, but every now and again I see a little streak get through. Is there a preference? Can't remember ever seeing someone ask that before...

rsingh12 · 05/17/2012, 10:46 PM

Those are the ones that are supposed to hug the windshield, so maybe they havent contoured yet

Nerdbird · 05/25/2012, 10:30 PM

A couple weeks ago, I missed a turn so I flipped a B into this weird little parking lot. It was really late and dark out (my tint didn't help) and the exit went up a little hill and to the right. I never saw it, but the curb stuck out like a little brat's pouty lip. When I went to exit, I jumped the curb. It was my fault, I was in a hurry to get to my girlfriend's house. Now the passenger side of my front bumper is a little scuffed up. It's nothing I can't live with, but it bothers me so I've been getting estimates for a fix.

But if they paint the bumper, they would have to take the emblem off. So I was thinking about just removing the emblem all together and having them flush out the indention. Quick photoshoop a' loop.
Now:

Later?

I would still have the emblem on the back, so I don't know if that would be weird. I was originally thinking about painting them black so this would be the alternative. Thoughts?

logomano · 05/25/2012, 11:03 PM

cant they just touch that up? why have to repaint whole bumper?

bwracing00 · 05/25/2012, 11:19 PM

that is the easiest little fix it right below that line i would blend that.

PaulStone · 05/25/2012, 11:21 PM

I actually love the no-emblem look, My 3g is sporting it too.

TmiguelT · 05/25/2012, 11:29 PM

You have made a very good progress on your 3G. I wish my car has the same mileage. I was thinking also in putting some black wheels but i might go with gunmetal or hypersilver. Anyway, kudos to you and keep us updated with more photos !!

Nerdbird · 05/26/2012, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by logomano

cant they just touch that up? why have to repaint whole bumper?

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Originally Posted by bwracing00

that is the easiest little fix it right below that line i would blend that.

It's a little worse than the picture makes it out to be. There are a couple iddy biddy splits in the plastic that they would have to mend. I too was shocked that they wanted to paint the whole bumper though, but every place I've been to has said the same thing.

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Originally Posted by PaulStone

I actually love the no-emblem look, My 3g is sporting it too.

Yeah, I'm leaning that way as well. Yours looks good with it off!

Quote:

Originally Posted by TmiguelT

You have made a very good progress on your 3G. I wish my car has the same mileage. I was thinking also in putting some black wheels but i might go with gunmetal or hypersilver. Anyway, kudos to you and keep us updated with more photos !!

Thanks T! With a black 3G like yours, I would personally go with the gunmetal. But I also just love gunmetal...

Mr. SoLoDoLo · 05/26/2012, 11:05 AM

Looks nice and that paint

I also like those rims, I am considering getting rims like that for mine. Keep up the good work

PaulStone · 05/27/2012, 11:48 AM

How much did u pay for those DR-33's ?

JPat94 · 05/27/2012, 12:25 PM

What a nice pick-up!! I'm so jealous of your clean, barely worn interior. Can't wait to see what you do with this beauty.

Nerdbird · 05/29/2012, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. SoLoDoLo

Looks nice and that paint

I also like those rims, I am considering getting rims like that for mine. Keep up the good work

Thanks solo!

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Originally Posted by PaulStone

How much did u pay for those DR-33's ?

Rims plus set of Dunlop's hit me at just under $1300.

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Originally Posted by JPat94

What a nice pick-up!! I'm so jealous of your clean, barely worn interior. Can't wait to see what you do with this beauty.

Ya It's a pain to constantly be picking pine needles off the floor

but I think now it's onto intake and exhaust.

3GTSguy · 05/29/2012, 05:38 PM

Car looks great, man. i think those black rims look good with the color of the car. Also glad to see someone from the northwest!

Nerdbird · 05/30/2012, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 3GTSguy

Car looks great, man. i think those black rims look good with the color of the car. Also glad to see someone from the northwest!

thanks man, ya lots of people from oregon area around. hopefully we can get an oregon/washington meet going.

mitsu3g01 · 05/30/2012, 03:18 AM

Looking good and i like your taste. Keep it looking clean.

Nerdbird · 05/30/2012, 03:50 AM

will do matt, thanks

05/14/2012, 05:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nerdbird Mean & Clean Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pierce County, WA Vehicle: 04 GS, 03 Mazda 6i Posts: 273	Nerdbird's 2004 GS (THE KRAKEN) WEARING THAT SEATTLE BLUE Salutations. In an attempt to clean up my original post, I have reformatted it's outline. Old pictures can be found in this album. ________________________________ General Information: Bought completely stock with about 30,000 miles on it. Trim: GS 4g64/auto Paint code: T34 (Torched Steel) ________________________________ Exterior: Black license plate frames 15% Tint all around Debadged "GS" Sonar Headlights Smoked Signals 1st Generation Black TYC Taillights Lightly tinted reverse lights Trico Flex wiper blades Painted Calipers (gold) and Drums (black) Painted Front & Rear Emblems (black) Wheels/Suspension: 18" Drag DR-33 Wheels Dunlop Direzza DZ101 225/40R-18 ~~Eibach Pro-kit Lowering Springs~~ D2 Coilovers Front & Rear Moog Endlinks Eibach Rear Camber Kit Front GT Strut bar Engine: Borla Catback Exhaust K&N Short Ram Intake Stock (save for tint) When lowered on Eibach Prokit. With Coilovers Future mods: DI Custom Grille (DaniIndoor) New front bumper (-front emblem & license plate bracket) Custom Club3g decal Paint Valve cover & Manifold heat shield Rear Disc Conversion Big 3 Upgrade Optima Red Top Double Din Headunit Speakers & Amp Fog lights 5k HID kit Redline Hood QuickLIFT Maybe mods: Aluminum Fuel Door or Plastidip stock fuel door black RRE Rear Strutbar GT sideskirts (& lower ride height) or Full WW Lip Kit Depo headlights or Retrofits New Wheels (open to suggestions) Last edited by Nerdbird; Yesterday at 01:58 AM. Reason: Updated

05/14/2012, 05:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
Chad Redneck Yankee Mod.. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boston, Tx Vehicle: 05 Eclipse Remix Edition Posts: 11,837	You're doing a good job on the car. Personally, I'm not a fan of all black wheels, because tires (unless they're constantly soaked in tire shine) are dull against glass black. But like I said, good job. __________________ If life is a highway, mine is missing some signs.

05/14/2012, 07:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
grfft3r Photoshopper Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Land of the Ricing Son Vehicle: 2001 Black Eclipse GT Posts: 3,016	You're welcome man . Great start! I wish my 3g Had low miles like that. I like the color of the car. With a ww lip and GT sideskirts, that would make it even more nice. Last edited by grfft3r; 05/14/2012 at 08:15 AM.

05/14/2012, 08:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
bwracing00 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: dekalb,IL Vehicle: 2000 Eclipse GS-T Posts: 2,064	clean looking car she took good care of it. always been a fan of this color and hell 30k miles cant beat that. __________________ 2000 Eclipse GS-TURBO GI CF hood KYB/Tein s-techs Custom Body Kit 18" HP evo lightning Custom skyline taillights Carbon Fiber interior http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/b.../bwracing2.png

05/14/2012, 09:21 AM	#12 (permalink)
rsingh12 Guru of Rice!!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Vehicle: YOUR MOM Posts: 9,677	Not bad man. I wish you went with bronze wheels though. Super clean, I hope you keep it that way __________________

05/14/2012, 05:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
3GSpyderGT Blue Waffle <-Google Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Cali Vehicle: Racecar Posts: 419	Must say. I was impressed. I think you could go a tad lower. Any interior/engine bay shots? That little old lady sure did take care of it!

05/14/2012, 07:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
KidKobe210 You're welcome Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boise, ID Vehicle: 03 Summit White GTS Posts: 1,260	I have about 100K more miles on my clock than you I like what I see so far. Based on the title, I was expecting a monstrous rice bucket. But I was pleasantly surprised. I like those wheels. Could go a little lower though, that's for sure. I love the knowledge that this forum provides, glad you're using it wisely

05/14/2012, 08:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
lyonstl Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Wisconsin Vehicle: 2001 Eclipse GT Posts: 823	Looks really good. Mind me asking the cost?

05/14/2012, 08:56 AM	#10 (permalink)
rlvers White Wheels Club Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Boynton beach, Florida Vehicle: 2003 Eclipse GS Posts: 460	Very nice. Like the wheels with that color

05/14/2012, 08:57 AM	#11 (permalink)
Jigsaw Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Concrete Jungle Vehicle: 02 Mitsubishi eclipse gt Posts: 327	Looks good nerdbird! Clean and simple Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app

05/14/2012, 09:28 AM	#13 (permalink)
3g_bishi Pshyc Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Mentor Ohio! Vehicle: 03 Eclipse GTS Posts: 627	nice car man very clean!! Is it a 5 speed

05/14/2012, 09:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
Red Sun Bishop of Rice Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Santa Maria, CA Vehicle: Gallo 12>Gallo 24 Posts: 1,153	Pretty nice 3G you got there, but that front plate holder looks hideous. I like where this one is going.

05/14/2012, 10:01 AM	#15 (permalink)
Drewski0523 Manual Swapped!! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Baltimore, MD Vehicle: 2003 GS Manual Posts: 5,946	Looks good man keep it up

05/14/2012, 01:54 PM	#17 (permalink)
KreepyZeke Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Massachusetts Vehicle: 2001 GT Spyder Posts: 820	Very clean car, congrats! I'd address the front plate with one of these Amazon.com: Show N Go License Plate Holder: Automotive I also think you should do a rear disk conversion asap. Drums are __________________ '01 GT Spyder w/ 50,003 miles \| Evo STS \| RRE MTL/SynchroShift Mix \| Energy Suspension Shifter Bushings \| smoked corners \| 18x8" SA67 knock-off wheels \| Kumho Ecsta 4X 225/40 \| '03 Bumper conversion \| Mochi Spyder Bar \| Dual Halo Single Projectors \| 4300k Slim-line HID \|

05/14/2012, 02:16 PM	#18 (permalink)
lyonstl Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Wisconsin Vehicle: 2001 Eclipse GT Posts: 823	You should have tried talking down even more. From my experience, people selling 3gs budge quite a bit. Paid 3100 for mine with 89k miles, but then commented on gas prices and the guy gave me back 100 bucks lol. Originally he wanted 4500. Yours is a very beautiful car though, and I would much rather prefer your color over my silver.

05/14/2012, 02:47 PM	#20 (permalink)
ccarrillo717 Protect this house Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Arizona Vehicle: Yes Posts: 6,325	Nice!

05/14/2012, 02:58 PM	#22 (permalink)
Centurin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Port Jervis, New York Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Stratus R/T Posts: 845	Nice write up. Keep up on maintenance and you should have that car for a good while.

05/14/2012, 03:35 PM	#23 (permalink)
Drewski0523 Manual Swapped!! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Baltimore, MD Vehicle: 2003 GS Manual Posts: 5,946	The drum swap isn't the hardest thing to do, there are plenty of resources on here to help with it. So what are the future plans?

05/15/2012, 12:29 AM	#24 (permalink)
rsingh12 Guru of Rice!!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Vehicle: YOUR MOM Posts: 9,677	I honestly hate black wheels. I don't care if it has a polished lip or not, I hate them. So I would rather you have the wheels bronze and the calipers color matched to your car or maybe white __________________

05/15/2012, 01:53 AM	#26 (permalink)
ClOsEr15 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Carthage, North Carolina Vehicle: 02 RS Posts: 292	car looks good.. don't see many 3gs this color, at least I dont. Only downfall of having black wheels... keeping the tires clean/tire wet so the tires dont look so dirty, and make the wheels stick out like a sore thumb looks good though!

05/15/2012, 03:17 PM	#28 (permalink)
Nerdbird Mean & Clean Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pierce County, WA Vehicle: 04 GS, 03 Mazda 6i Posts: 273	so is that the general consensus then? bronze type wheels? maybe I could use these as a winter set... I think the next thing up, will be putting a short ram in. speaking of, heres a shot of my interior and under the hood. trying to keep it clean. nothing special, but hey, even the battery cover is tip top.

05/15/2012, 04:43 PM	#29 (permalink)
rsingh12 Guru of Rice!!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Vehicle: YOUR MOM Posts: 9,677	Short ram sounds so good on the 4 cyl I have a K&N one in mine. Get some XXR 527s in bronze or gold __________________

05/15/2012, 10:58 PM	#31 (permalink)
rsingh12 Guru of Rice!!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Vehicle: YOUR MOM Posts: 9,677	__________________

05/16/2012, 01:20 AM	#32 (permalink)
Lil Mitsu King of Rice!! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: St. Louis Mo Vehicle: 2003 Eclipse GTS Posts: 1,385	Dash looks nice, I'm jelly.

05/16/2012, 10:18 AM	#33 (permalink)
wanted A GT more guinness Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: saint louis Vehicle: 03 GS(pos in disguise) Posts: 701	Really love this color, and that uncracked dash is looking pretty damn sexy too ! __________________ OVER 9000!!!!!

05/16/2012, 02:47 PM	#34 (permalink)
Nerdbird Mean & Clean Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pierce County, WA Vehicle: 04 GS, 03 Mazda 6i Posts: 273	where exactly does the dash normally crack at? like on the passenger side?

05/16/2012, 04:02 PM	#37 (permalink)
rsingh12 Guru of Rice!!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Vehicle: YOUR MOM Posts: 9,677	Just use a rag to clean off your dash, no shiny shit. Ive had mine for 4 years and just used a swifter duster and a microfiber cloth with some black shoe polish on it. __________________

05/16/2012, 07:36 PM	#39 (permalink)
rsingh12 Guru of Rice!!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Vehicle: YOUR MOM Posts: 9,677	The more you use it, the more it will be prone to crack. I have seen people use it in every type of car and its done the same for them __________________

05/16/2012, 08:59 PM	#40 (permalink)
stylez Pee in the sink Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Vehicle: 2005 Black GTS Posts: 6,195	Kudos, you've done a great job with it's early evolution. In my opinion, it's very difficult to find the perfect wheels for this color. Black, as mentioned above, doesn't contrast well against dry/dirty tires. Silver/polished does, but can be kind of "blah". Bronze would be interesting, I don't recall seeing that color combination before. I'm not normally one for color matching wheels, but it might be a good option for your car, just food for thought. My only other gripe would be a slightly more aggressive drop. The inch/half was exponentially better than stock, but IMO it could use maybe another half inch there to close that gap a little more. Otherwise I absolutely love it. Can't wait to see it progress. __________________ Stylez' 2005 GTS

05/16/2012, 09:05 PM	#41 (permalink)
andrzejluko Semper Fi Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South River, New Jersey Vehicle: 2000 Eclipse GT Posts: 182	Loving it looking forward to see what you make of it __________________ "It's only after you've lost everything, that you're free to do anything." -chuck palahniuk "Do not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion now accepted was once eccentric." -bertrand russell

05/16/2012, 10:18 PM	#42 (permalink)
rsingh12 Guru of Rice!!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Vehicle: YOUR MOM Posts: 9,677	I just thought of it, polished wheels will look sick on this color __________________

05/17/2012, 09:59 AM	#44 (permalink)
rsingh12 Guru of Rice!!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Vehicle: YOUR MOM Posts: 9,677	I would color match the gas cap, since its only a plastic one. Try a polished wheel or a bronze wheel __________________

05/17/2012, 10:46 PM	#46 (permalink)
rsingh12 Guru of Rice!!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Vehicle: YOUR MOM Posts: 9,677	Those are the ones that are supposed to hug the windshield, so maybe they havent contoured yet __________________

05/25/2012, 10:30 PM	#47 (permalink)
Nerdbird Mean & Clean Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pierce County, WA Vehicle: 04 GS, 03 Mazda 6i Posts: 273	A couple weeks ago, I missed a turn so I flipped a B into this weird little parking lot. It was really late and dark out (my tint didn't help) and the exit went up a little hill and to the right. I never saw it, but the curb stuck out like a little brat's pouty lip. When I went to exit, I jumped the curb. It was my fault, I was in a hurry to get to my girlfriend's house. Now the passenger side of my front bumper is a little scuffed up. It's nothing I can't live with, but it bothers me so I've been getting estimates for a fix. But if they paint the bumper, they would have to take the emblem off. So I was thinking about just removing the emblem all together and having them flush out the indention. Quick photoshoop a' loop. Now: Later? I would still have the emblem on the back, so I don't know if that would be weird. I was originally thinking about painting them black so this would be the alternative. Thoughts?

05/25/2012, 11:03 PM	#48 (permalink)
logomano Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Los Angeles Vehicle: 2005 Eclipse Spyder GTS Posts: 262	cant they just touch that up? why have to repaint whole bumper?