Stylez' 2005 Black GTS - Page 3

Vicious · 07/16/2008, 09:29 PM

Very nice car probably the nicest 3g on the site maybe even better than Hijackers ride on the outside.

ardy4066 · 07/21/2008, 12:09 AM

clean car

stylez · 08/31/2008, 07:09 PM

Well, it's been a while since I've updated this.

As some of you may recall, my car was victim of a hit and run a while back:

Well, I saved quite a few dollars to fix and what else... upgrade, all at once.

That started with a new OEM fender. The logical thing to me was, while that's getting replaced and re-painted, I might as well re-paint the whole front half of the car while Im at it.

That led to me deciding that logically, while I'm repainting the entire front end of the car, I might as well have them shave the bumper holes and Mitsu logo at the same time. This in turn led me decide that since I'm doing all this work, I might as well protect my well spent money, by having a custom cut clear bra installed.

So as it stands at this point in the project, I've turned a $600 repair, into a $1900 upgrade. But wait, we're only half way done.

After I get the car back from paint, I discover that the paint has to cure for approx 30 days before the clear bra can be installed. This leads to me garaging my car for a whole month. Well, while it's sitting in the garage, I decide, I might as well get to work on the interior as well. Which leads to....

I figure if I cant drive my car for a month, I might as well take out the entire interior, and have the body shop color match my interior as well. So now this $1900 project has increased to $2500.

But wait... we're not done yet.

I figure that while I have the interior gutted, I might as well upgrade the sound and wiring while its all easily accessible. One thing I've always wanted to do, was eliminate the need for me to carry all my CD's in a book in my car. If my car were to be broken into, I would lose 15 years worth of CD's in one swipe. So I decided to rip my entire music collection to iTunes, and throw it on an 80gb iPod. Luckily, my job is a licensed reseller for Apple, so I was able to get an 80gb ipod classic with video at cost. That pushes the total from $2,500 to $2,719.

Well, now I need a media receiver to play the iPod. If Im doing all this work, Im not going to skimp here with some crappy RF adapter. The solution? Replace my HU with Alpine's newer ida-X100 media receiver. But if I have the interior gutted, and Im upgrading the HU, I need new speakers to get the best sound quality. That means a new set of Alpine 6.5" Type-R Component Door Speakers and Type-R 6x9 Rear Component Speakers.

So now, my $2,719 project, has increased to $3,357

So, here are a few quick snaps of the end result, until I have the time to get better quality pics taken.

Repainted from doors forward, shaved license plate holes and Mitsu Badge, and clear bra installed.

The end result of the interior work.

The new Alpine IDA-X100 Digital Media Receiver

The iPod install and bass control installed into the center console.

So in the end, my hit and run cost me $3,357 dollars.

I'll get some better quality pics up soon.

HIJACKER · 08/31/2008, 07:22 PM

Good work!!

I understand your pain on starting one thing and having it lead into yet another.. and another... and another.

04MOJOGT · 08/31/2008, 07:59 PM

Great work my friend. Well Done.

Mister_Bishi · 08/31/2008, 08:38 PM

looks amazing.

CLIPSE_GT · 09/01/2008, 08:05 PM

Looks good.

aj72 · 09/03/2008, 01:36 AM

Simply amazing! Do you plan on changing your steering wheel at all to an aftermarket one to match your dash? Also you get ipods at cost? You think you can get an extra ipod? haha.. good job with your car!

Tx4Codeman · 09/03/2008, 01:49 AM

Came out good. Although the interior looks kind of mix and match, hella better than the black on blue.

Phat3g · 09/03/2008, 07:44 PM

damn that is sick. good job man

LUNAR · 09/04/2008, 04:02 AM

Car looks great stylez. Always one of my favorites.

EZT · 09/07/2008, 11:51 PM

Interior looks fantastic.

DV8 · 09/08/2008, 01:15 AM

Mr DSM · 09/08/2008, 02:05 PM

yo...just want to say sexy 3g...im about to order the tenzo's in 19s and you made me stop and think....gunmetal or bronze...so now im stuck on that issue haha...although your shade of bronze wont be the same as mine

anyways...nice work

21Strat · 09/08/2008, 02:44 PM

Wow...sexy. If I ever get new paint on any car, I'm definitely going with the custom cut clear bra all the way around. Just out of curiosity, how much was just the clear bra?

03clipse3g · 09/08/2008, 06:49 PM

very clean

stylez · 11/19/2008, 09:05 PM

NEW PICS

stylez · 11/19/2008, 09:06 PM

Double Post

bbuchho90 · 11/19/2008, 09:12 PM

That is a NICE ride. I love how clean you kept it. My favorite color on a car is black, by far. My favorite 3g on this forum. Nice job!

onthebox472 · 11/19/2008, 09:19 PM

what gauge overlays are those, where on earth did you get them I love them!

08/31/2008, 07:09 PM	#123 (permalink)
stylez Pee in the sink Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Vehicle: 2005 Black GTS Posts: 5,312	Well, it's been a while since I've updated this. As some of you may recall, my car was victim of a hit and run a while back: Well, I saved quite a few dollars to fix and what else... upgrade, all at once. That started with a new OEM fender. The logical thing to me was, while that's getting replaced and re-painted, I might as well re-paint the whole front half of the car while Im at it. That led to me deciding that logically, while I'm repainting the entire front end of the car, I might as well have them shave the bumper holes and Mitsu logo at the same time. This in turn led me decide that since I'm doing all this work, I might as well protect my well spent money, by having a custom cut clear bra installed. So as it stands at this point in the project, I've turned a $600 repair, into a $1900 upgrade. But wait, we're only half way done. After I get the car back from paint, I discover that the paint has to cure for approx 30 days before the clear bra can be installed. This leads to me garaging my car for a whole month. Well, while it's sitting in the garage, I decide, I might as well get to work on the interior as well. Which leads to.... I figure if I cant drive my car for a month, I might as well take out the entire interior, and have the body shop color match my interior as well. So now this $1900 project has increased to $2500. But wait... we're not done yet. I figure that while I have the interior gutted, I might as well upgrade the sound and wiring while its all easily accessible. One thing I've always wanted to do, was eliminate the need for me to carry all my CD's in a book in my car. If my car were to be broken into, I would lose 15 years worth of CD's in one swipe. So I decided to rip my entire music collection to iTunes, and throw it on an 80gb iPod. Luckily, my job is a licensed reseller for Apple, so I was able to get an 80gb ipod classic with video at cost. That pushes the total from $2,500 to $2,719. Well, now I need a media receiver to play the iPod. If Im doing all this work, Im not going to skimp here with some crappy RF adapter. The solution? Replace my HU with Alpine's newer ida-X100 media receiver. But if I have the interior gutted, and Im upgrading the HU, I need new speakers to get the best sound quality. That means a new set of Alpine 6.5" Type-R Component Door Speakers and Type-R 6x9 Rear Component Speakers. So now, my $2,719 project, has increased to $3,357 So, here are a few quick snaps of the end result, until I have the time to get better quality pics taken. Repainted from doors forward, shaved license plate holes and Mitsu Badge, and clear bra installed. The end result of the interior work. The new Alpine IDA-X100 Digital Media Receiver The iPod install and bass control installed into the center console. So in the end, my hit and run cost me $3,357 dollars. I'll get some better quality pics up soon. __________________ Stylez' 2005 GTS Last edited by stylez; 08/31/2008 at 08:12 PM.

08/31/2008, 07:22 PM	#124 (permalink)
HIJACKER SC-CUSTOMS.com Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fairfax, Virginia Vehicle: 04Armada-08Altima-03GTS Posts: 10,805	Good work!! I understand your pain on starting one thing and having it lead into yet another.. and another... and another. __________________ Member Ride Photos, CLICK - http://www.club3g.com/forum/members-...s-eclipse.html Officially Sponsored by Meguiar's, Nitrous Express, and Sport Compact Customs Last edited by HIJACKER; 08/31/2008 at 07:24 PM.

08/31/2008, 07:59 PM	#125 (permalink)
04MOJOGT Anastacia HOE!!!! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Charlotte NC Vehicle: 04 3g GT/ 03 SpecV Posts: 3,957	Great work my friend. Well Done. __________________ Sold 10/11/08

09/01/2008, 08:05 PM	#127 (permalink)
CLIPSE_GT Da cone is ur friend Aqua Slug Champion! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland, OH Vehicle: 2001 Eclipse GT PP Posts: 11,456	Looks good. __________________ 2001 GT PP A/T 205whp/203wft-lbs *Tuned by LogicGate, Sponsored by Tearstone*

09/03/2008, 01:36 AM	#128 (permalink)
aj72 Supraman72 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chicago(Hanover Park) Vehicle: 2004 Eclipse GS Posts: 376	Simply amazing! Do you plan on changing your steering wheel at all to an aftermarket one to match your dash? Also you get ipods at cost? You think you can get an extra ipod? haha.. good job with your car! __________________

07/16/2008, 09:29 PM	#121 (permalink)
Vicious F.U.B.A.R. Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: MI Vehicle: GTS 03 Posts: 1,621	Very nice car probably the nicest 3g on the site maybe even better than Hijackers ride on the outside.

07/21/2008, 12:09 AM	#122 (permalink)
ardy4066 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: gaithersbur, maryland Vehicle: 05 mitsubishi eclipse Posts: 46	clean car

08/31/2008, 08:38 PM	#126 (permalink)
Mister_Bishi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York State of Mind Vehicle: 00 Eclipse GT Posts: 1,576	looks amazing.

09/03/2008, 01:49 AM	#129 (permalink)
Tx4Codeman Legendary Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Orlando Vehicle: 03 Eclipse Gt 6G74 Posts: 1,512	Came out good. Although the interior looks kind of mix and match, hella better than the black on blue. __________________ http://www.club3g.com/forum/members-...-03-3g-gt.html wtb: Quicklift hood struts. You got 'em?

09/03/2008, 07:44 PM	#130 (permalink)
Phat3g CHEF Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: surprise,az Vehicle: 08 scion xb & 06 mazda 6i Posts: 1,111	damn that is sick. good job man

09/04/2008, 04:02 AM	#131 (permalink)
LUNAR Never say never! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Midland MI Posts: 9,401	Car looks great stylez. Always one of my favorites. __________________ BACK FROM THE DEAD!

09/07/2008, 11:51 PM	#132 (permalink)
EZT Miles Teg Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gainesville Vehicle: 2000 EclipseGT Posts: 221	Interior looks fantastic.

09/08/2008, 01:15 AM	#133 (permalink)
DV8 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ft. Wayne, IN Vehicle: Black GT '01 Posts: 21	Another inspiration.. .. Last edited by DV8; 09/18/2008 at 03:13 PM.

09/08/2008, 02:05 PM	#134 (permalink)
Mr DSM 4G Ownz :) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hickory/Greensboro, NC Vehicle: 08 Eclipse GT Posts: 1	yo...just want to say sexy 3g...im about to order the tenzo's in 19s and you made me stop and think....gunmetal or bronze...so now im stuck on that issue haha...although your shade of bronze wont be the same as mine anyways...nice work __________________ 08 Eclipse GT

09/08/2008, 02:44 PM	#135 (permalink)
21Strat dodge this Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Denver Vehicle: 4G64 Stratus Posts: 126	Wow...sexy. If I ever get new paint on any car, I'm definitely going with the custom cut clear bra all the way around. Just out of curiosity, how much was just the clear bra?

09/08/2008, 06:49 PM	#136 (permalink)
03clipse3g Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Georgia Vehicle: 2003 Eclipse RS Posts: 315	very clean __________________

11/19/2008, 09:05 PM	#137 (permalink)
stylez Pee in the sink Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Vehicle: 2005 Black GTS Posts: 5,312	NEW PICS __________________ Stylez' 2005 GTS Last edited by stylez; 11/19/2008 at 09:10 PM.

11/19/2008, 09:06 PM	#138 (permalink)
stylez Pee in the sink Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Vehicle: 2005 Black GTS Posts: 5,312	Double Post __________________ Stylez' 2005 GTS Last edited by stylez; 11/19/2008 at 09:09 PM.

11/19/2008, 09:12 PM	#139 (permalink)
bbuchho90 newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Minnesota Vehicle: 2002 Eclipse GS Posts: 130	That is a NICE ride. I love how clean you kept it. My favorite color on a car is black, by far. My favorite 3g on this forum. Nice job!

11/19/2008, 09:19 PM	#140 (permalink)
onthebox472 Not Dead Yet Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Champaign IL Vehicle: '03 Eclipse GTS Posts: 246	what gauge overlays are those, where on earth did you get them I love them!