Calling all Titanium Grays
08-17-2009, 02:17 AM
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I haven't updated my photos in a few years, so here are a few shots I did the other evening... finally washed and waxed the damn thing after like 6 months of being dirty... The motivation? Finally got my Wilwoods installed, as well as a Shinka leather interior (looks great with Ti Gray BTW), and a bunch of other doo-dads like Kicks lugs, RX-8 strakes side vents, b-pillar appliques (had been running bare paint for a year or so, but wanted the 'giant single window' look again), and a bunch of other stuff you can't see in the pics. BTW, it was getting dark, no time to clean the dusty dash board or interior...sorry 
Also, my front grill is missing due to a head-on encounter with a fuel station man hole cover that cracked my MS front bumper and twisted it so hard that the screen popped out... thinking about tempting fate and leaving it off... anyways, enjoy!
P.S. SORRY ABOUT THE HUGE PHOTO SIZES...I run @ 1920x1200, so everything is 1200 vertically justified.... didn't feel like making reduced pix for this thread, sorry again.
Also, my front grill is missing due to a head-on encounter with a fuel station man hole cover that cracked my MS front bumper and twisted it so hard that the screen popped out... thinking about tempting fate and leaving it off... anyways, enjoy!P.S. SORRY ABOUT THE HUGE PHOTO SIZES...I run @ 1920x1200, so everything is 1200 vertically justified.... didn't feel like making reduced pix for this thread, sorry again.
Last edited by Chamberlin; 08-17-2009 at 02:35 AM.
08-17-2009, 11:39 PM
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Thanks for the good words guys! I coulda had this car paid off 2 years ago for all the shiite I have put into it! Still not totally thrilled with the Privat Netz wheels, I went back to them after having 3 other types of wheels over the years, but I do like the 19x8 size...
the car is a pig with anything much bigger. I have tried 19x10.5 in the rear and f'in looks awesome but the rotational mass is a killa.... I am still on the lookout for the next great set of wheels that I have to have... That and girls...I am a picky (single!) bastard in choosing..
The **** on the center console is a rotary encoder made by Griffin... it's called the Griffin Powermate....programmable aluminum wheel for the car computer...lets me scroll through song lists, XM stations and even control the mouse itself...Some old carPC shots are below... It's running Vista 64 Ultimate without problems. I have had some version of a car computer in the car for three years now.
BTW, the shift **** is from a MazdaSpeed3....picked it up at Seven Stock X. Just don't let a valet drive your car....wrong shift pattern!
Really liking the leather interior, but thank God we just got covered parking at work BTW, I am working on a conversion thread for adding the power seats and heated functions to a car that was not wired for it (i.e. mine).
Also for those who asked, the wing is the Pontiac GTO wing, with working 3rd break light, and the mirrors are motorized Ganador. Hood is Seibon as you guys noted...bought it used and had it painted...it fits like *** though...major gaposis.
The ball on the dash is a motorized Logitech USB web cam for taking stills or videos on the move. Live video NTSC camera is mounted in the rear.
Thanks again for the kudos guys, and Erick, I will definitely call you on my next Phoenix trip!
-C
the car is a pig with anything much bigger. I have tried 19x10.5 in the rear and f'in looks awesome but the rotational mass is a killa.... I am still on the lookout for the next great set of wheels that I have to have... That and girls...I am a picky (single!) bastard in choosing..
The **** on the center console is a rotary encoder made by Griffin... it's called the Griffin Powermate....programmable aluminum wheel for the car computer...lets me scroll through song lists, XM stations and even control the mouse itself...Some old carPC shots are below... It's running Vista 64 Ultimate without problems. I have had some version of a car computer in the car for three years now.
BTW, the shift **** is from a MazdaSpeed3....picked it up at Seven Stock X. Just don't let a valet drive your car....wrong shift pattern!
Really liking the leather interior, but thank God we just got covered parking at work
BTW, I am working on a conversion thread for adding the power seats and heated functions to a car that was not wired for it (i.e. mine).Also for those who asked, the wing is the Pontiac GTO wing, with working 3rd break light, and the mirrors are motorized Ganador. Hood is Seibon as you guys noted...bought it used and had it painted...it fits like *** though...major gaposis.
The ball on the dash is a motorized Logitech USB web cam for taking stills or videos on the move. Live video NTSC camera is mounted in the rear.
Thanks again for the kudos guys, and Erick, I will definitely call you on my next Phoenix trip!
-C
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08-20-2009, 03:02 AM
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Again, thanks for the kudos guys, that was just a half-*** photo shoot out in front of the house, no planning, just a sunset and a tripod... You see Dave? Look how long it took me to take pics of my car dood! I never have any freaking time bruh! I am sorry I never got to shoot your car man. Damn, you're in Colorado now???
Wilwoods are good, but gotta be bled again (these bleeders don't bleed until they are just about to fall out, so the fluid spills everywhere...) but they are looking great, big time head turners... Photomonkey has given good tech support though, he's a good guy.
-C
Wilwoods are good, but gotta be bled again (these bleeders don't bleed until they are just about to fall out, so the fluid spills everywhere...) but they are looking great, big time head turners... Photomonkey has given good tech support though, he's a good guy.
-C
08-20-2009, 11:12 PM
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Excellent pics and a beautiful car, Chamberlin!
08-21-2009, 01:08 AM
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Thnx Twiek- or should I call you Mr. Exif?
Actually that shot is just a 30 sec. exposure with the parking/interior lights on, which are all white or blue LEDs (floor). I also used my iPhone flashlight app to walk around the car and provide some highlight texture and light up the wheels (30 sec ain't enough time!). I do have 5 SB800's and 3 SB-R200's but I didn't have any with me. Just a tripod and 1 lens. Some of the other shots are HDR obviously, buy the interior light shot is just 1 long exposure. Cheers
Actually that shot is just a 30 sec. exposure with the parking/interior lights on, which are all white or blue LEDs (floor). I also used my iPhone flashlight app to walk around the car and provide some highlight texture and light up the wheels (30 sec ain't enough time!). I do have 5 SB800's and 3 SB-R200's but I didn't have any with me. Just a tripod and 1 lens. Some of the other shots are HDR obviously, buy the interior light shot is just 1 long exposure. Cheers
