Helllloooooo out there!

 

sorry guys

 

You unstanced liar!

 

this one has 90k less miles. sounded like a better deal to me

 

whatever. Let me know if you need help again you traitorous fiend.

 

hmm, i did just order my true dual exhaust..

 

I saw that in the other thread. That's why I offered. You're coming here next time, though. My tools still haven't made it back into the toolbox.

 

haha i will probably be having it installed on friday at the dealership my friend works at. lifts make things like this much much easier

 

Good for you.

 

Kinda sad to lose a doppelganger.

But it's also nice to be the only one. :3

Sorry about your loss, regardless. Did you at least get to keep the deer?


Oh, and I'm still around, btw; just not as often. Hello to the new people!

 

the sucker got away

 

^ Haha, we [OG's] should be used to it at this point, 3 people have totaled their 8's in a few months.

I saw a really nice grey rx8 today; full mazdaspeed kit, I should have turned around and tried to talk to the guy.

 

We need a get together where i don't get filthy. Might i suggest something of a St Charles cruise involving the Tilted Kilt?

 

That was kind of my idea for the next meet too. I like Hooters, but the Tilted Kilt sounded like it might tickle my fancy

 

am i still invited

 

Of course, but only after you 20b swap the Z, jk!

 

Gentlemen (and I do use the term loosely),

Where's the best paint and body shop around? I want to do a major repaint next year, and I want to start talking with a shop about colors, detailing, decals, and cost. Got any recommendations?

TJW

 

You're allowed along with Cole and his tickled fanciness. I need a good drive and some ladies in plaid skirts.

 

What kind of major repaint are you thinking Moint? I don't know much about paint shops around here, but I am curious as to what you are thinking of doing.

 

Ill be at a cruise if we do one.

On a side note i feel like i haven't been posting on here much lately. Guess working all the time does that.

We do need a cruise though if anyone wants im.gonna go on a drive Sunday i think.

 

Cole,

As much as I love my new toy, it needs a bit of cosmetic help. The engine and clutch were replaced by Mazda a couple of years ago, and the previous owner and I have only put 16K miles on it since then; the BEA5T runs like a new car. The body, however, is still 8+ years old. The trunk lid has suffered some minor discoloration; the driver's side back fender has a small patch of cracking and flaking going on; and the body kit (front air dam, sideskirts, rear fascia) has little specks where road rocks have pitted the surface.

My intentions are to have the whole body worked over and made smooth once again. The body kit could also use some tightening up, as the original installation isn't "seamless." Then I want the OEM Brilliant Black put back on, though I'm tempted...oh, so tempted...to go Winning Blue instead. I'm partial to a medium-to-dark blue on the vehicle, yet that may conflict with the blue accents that've been added over the years. All things being equal, I'll likely go with black again and continue the trim and accents in blue. I've also considered a draconian graphic for either side to enhance the BEA5Tly image.

So... it's just a matter of finding a reputable body shop that can do the work properly, since I don't have the facilities at home to get to the parts properly, and I don't own a paint booth. I'll just have to suck up the cost for some professional work. Better that than to have it look like a Frankenride.

Anyone else want to weigh in on body/paint shop pros in the Mid-MO area?

TJW

 

Then gather the troops Adam. Or at least the couple of us on here. 4 or 5 cars could be fun.

 

Did you mean today Sunday, or a week from today?

 

Adam contacted me. Definitely gonna try for next Sunday.

 

Works for me. I will be around.