Oh one more thing....do you not have the Orciari rear spoiler??

 

Thanks for feedback Duck. No, I didn't choose to buy the Ocriari bumper as it is, in my opinion, the worst looking bumper next to the vader kit. I chose the Ociari front and side skirts due to its clean looking shape and lines. I didn't opt for the Aero kit since everyone and their mom has the kit. I'm not fond of the rear bumper either. I did find a kit i wanted in Japan....but i'm not about to dish 3k for a kit! Either way, I think it looks great...a few more mods left.

 

you took off the time attack stripes on your wheels? also try doing a mockup of the red stripe on your hood scoop instead of the bottom air dam... it sounds good in theory. sick mini hope you can make it to the caravan

 

Hey Sushi - yeah, took off the time attack stripes....didn't seem to fit wheel anymore.

 

First, Let me say this is a beautiful car. I absolutely LOVE IT. i was wondering about the finish. I have never seen a Matt finish in person. Do you take care of it the same way you do any other? Is it hard to take care of? If one would not have a garage would the finish hold up in the weather...

Anyway BEAUTIFUL car!

 

Thanks Smith! I wish I have a general answer to all your questions BUT...it all depends on where you get your car painted and what materials (quality) the painter took to paint the car. Fortunately, my guy knew what he was doing as well as added some protective UV coating so it wouldn't fade and turn grey overtime.

I treat it like any other car...wash em' with your favorite soap, rinse and dry! No waxing nor buffing involved since its a flat color. The funny thing is....one day it started raining and when I got to my works parking garage....not a drop of rain was present on the car. As if as the rain never touched it.

If you dont have a garage and have this kind of paint job.....get a car cover.

 

So your saying water can't touch this type of paint job?

How much does a paint job like this usually run for?

 

absolutely sick.

 

Im saying that from experience, it has drizzled a couple of times already while driving and the no water spots present even on its 3rd day. Its weird, its like the coat has some sort of oil based surface that deflects water.

If you're lucky, a good job like this will run you between $4500 - $6k and even more.

 

Sorry, I meant to refer to your "car cover" comment as to why it's necessary to have a car cover.

4500 to 6K for something that doesn't have a gloss coat? whoa.

 

Car covers not necessary at all...but if I were to have any of my rides parked outside, I would opt for one. Thats just me and how I baby my cars.

No glossy coat as I wanted a "matte" finish. He did, put a UV coat to protect the paint against the sun.

 

Hey blackX5

I checked out your awesome page - theSkyeProject and found a spelling error in the "About" page

"we have been pusing the boundaries of online creation by using the most advanced techniques, tools and platforms accompanied by industry experience. "

 

Thanks for looking out! - really appreciate it!

 

Emerson, the car turned out great! Your paint guy really knows what he's doing & you can really see the attention to detail. Keep up the great work mang - can't wait to see Ramsey in-person!

 

Looks great! What'd you do under the hood and in the door jams as far as paint? Any pics?

 

Hey dawg! long time! I gotta see your ride! send me pics. Heres antoher thread of ramsey https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...libu-pics.html

 

I'm drooling it's so hot! I'm a sucker for anything matte black! mad props!

 

Frickin sick car!!! I was going to recommend a couple of spots for red accents, but now with the Joey mod, I think you should remove it from the lower valance......the car looks stealth, clean & mean. One recommendation, paint the wheel wells flat black, so from the side, there's no contrast between the wheels and the body.........

 

Updated pics from a previous post.

 

OK, it's official, you're the sh t!! Looks frinkin awesome!!!!

 

Thanks bud! HAHA - i like the word "official". Still have alot to do though, planning on putting on the JCW wing and change out the brakes...red calipers would be sweet!

 

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Under the hood:
Alta CAI
Alta Stealth Exhaust
17% pulley
RMW header
RMW cam
m7 strutt brace
Alta intercooler
H&R coils
helix rear control arms and sway bar
Jan tune.....

 

lol but what about the PAINT under the hood? where it was dark silver, is it flat black now? got any pics?

 

Nah - if I opted to have any interior painted...it would have taken him an extra week. I didn't want to wait. I'll post pics of the interior soon!