More work (suprise suprise)

[festymick]

I have been busy today.
The original plan was to put in some new springs (the car is a little bit too low) so that Claire and I can enjoy it without getting a busted back.
That- and the fact that when the full interior is in, the car sits at 97mm at it's lowest point, making it illegal in our state (min. 100mm).
So- i bought some new springs, and (as i usually do :roll: ) i thought 'why not tidy up here too'. So i bought some cleaner, paint, and tape.

BEFORE:


AFTER:


It's amazing what a bit of 'spit and polish' can do. I'm very happy with the results so far. Rear next....

[25Horseplay]

Wow what a difference! Looks good!

[Gforcefd]

What type of paint did you use? I was thinking of doing this with spray on bed liner.

[festymick]

^^Yeah, that's the stuff i SHOULD have used. It's just plain old spray cans....

[GenevaDirt]

Once again Mick....very nice work...your car is really super nice!

[festymick]

Update, 1st July.
The rear suspension and brakes are now done- and i bought some tyres for my 15s (so i don't damage the 17s during body and paint).



^^The Yellow springs are a 2" drop from standard, yet are twice the height of the spring that came out.

[festymick]

Now for the exterior shots. NOTE: They are NOT pretty......

[festymick]

Oops, sorry about that. Here's what i was SUPPOSED to link.

[25Horseplay]

I thought the car looked great! I can't believe you are painting it. Are you changing the color??

[packrat427]

Nice detail on the suspension Mick , I am anxious to see it when the paint is done

Do you know the color for sure yet ?

[pole120]

I want koni's for my festiva......

[niklid05]

I want koni's for my festiva......

+1

[festymick]

Paint colour is not 'set in concrete' yet. Due to the effort needed (engine bay- and beleive me- it's not easy to get to the bolts as easy as it was before), i will stay with the same base- only change the pearl (or add more pink?)
I will have the guys fix and modify the body and then grab a few samples after that.
BTW- i am shaving rear centre stop light, rear washer jet, closing in the front clip, shaving the antennae, shaving rear bumper reflectors, and adding some kind of hood scoop / air duct.
It goes in next week, for about 6 weeks.

[25Horseplay]

And I thought the car was beautiful before!!!!!!