[leela222]

Was such a gorgeous day yesterday in NJ, so went for a ride and shoot. My wife's camera was on auto, so the flash was on for a few pics . I know it needs rims and lowering, which will happen down the road.

 

[sylver]

Wonderful 0:laugh2:

 

[Pedrizie]

Everynice. I like the look of the stock wheels. I think it looks clean.

 

[leela222]

I like them too, but I prefer a 5 or 6 spoke rim. If I end up not getting rims, I will have these powder coated and get steelies for the winter.

 

[BIGDOC]

So fresh & so clean...it's nice the way she is.:smile2:

 

[steelrain]

Niice pictures

 

[mazdaspeedmyk]

Great pics. Looks you had a really fun and beautiful drive.

 

[leela222]

Thank you everyone. Yes, the drive was great. It couldn't have been a more perfect day. The weather was just amazing.

 

[hharren]

Did you dip the front emblem or spray paint it black? Trying to decide what to do to mine. That's assuming I can even figure out how to take the darn thing off the car.

 

[leela222]

Did you dip the front emblem or spray paint it black? Trying to decide what to do to mine. That's assuming I can even figure out how to take the darn thing off the car.

I spray painted it matte black but then sprayed it with clear gloss. I had matte black in the house. It was easy to take out once I saw a thread showing how to. I think it's in the How To Guide Section.

 

[leela222]

Here's the link: @hharren

http://mazda3revolution.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85609


My fingers are short so I couldn't reach behind and push in the side clips, so I brainstormed..LOL. I had a metal stake, the ones that hold your camping tent in the ground and I was able to get behind and push the clip in and then had a flat head on the outside just enough to lift it up. Worked great for me.

 

[hharren]

I spray painted it matte black but then sprayed it with clear gloss. I had matte black in the house. It was easy to take out once I saw a thread showing how to. I think it's in the How To Guide Section.

Thanks for the info! Now i need to decide whether to black out the emblem or smoke it with the duplicolor shadow chrome tinting kit.

 

[leela222]

Ooohhhh, I was going to use the Duplicolor Shadow. Do it! I plan on using that for the chrome around the grill.

 

[hharren]

I'll do it and post some pics. If it doesn't turn out good, I'll paint or dip over it. Lol. I'll let you know when I post some pics of it so you can check out how it looks.

 

[leela222]

Sounds great! The only reason I didn't use the Shadow on the emblem was because I couldn't wait to get rid of the chrome and as I said before, I had a can of flat black on hand.

Looking forward to seeing the pics!

 

[Rdrokit]

The new exhaust tips look great and are those LED DLRs above the fog lights.

 

[hharren]

The new exhaust tips look great and are those LED DLRs above the fog lights.

+1 :signs064:

 

[Fat Ralphy]

The shot with the boat in the background looks awesome.

I like the Mica Gray......prolly partial because that is what I am driving!

 

[leela222]

The new exhaust tips look great and are those LED DLRs above the fog lights.

@Rdrokit. Thanks! Yeah, really glad I changed out the tips and painted the inside of them. And yes, those are LED DRLs around the fogs.

 

[leela222]

The shot with the boat in the background looks awesome.

I like the Mica Gray......prolly partial because that is what I am driving!

Thanks @Fat Ralphy. That is one of my favorite pics too! I never had a dark gray car before and always liked them.