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[1badg35]

unfortunately I do most of the leather work and do not think i can pull that off cleanly. also, never really liked leather wrapped cages, and thought some paint would rather break it up a little bit as just about every surface is black leather in there.

I have actually been scheming a bit and am planning out a second set of center pads for the carrera GT recaros to liven it up a little. I can swap them back and forth based on my mood that weekend.
if this happens, it will debut with a few other things next season. again, all based on the direction I go with the cage color, as it will affect the color scheme for the additional set of seat pads


I have a feeling I may try to test out #4 on a spare piece of chromoly i have left over, and will decide from there whether its the right move. In my mind, its between the pearl white, and the blackened steel look.

[aLaFleur]

I support the pearl! You've got some white in the bay and on the wheels, but none inside the car.

[MrDanguy]

I support the pearl! You've got some white in the bay and on the wheels, but none inside the car.

This.

[gbaby2089]

Will have SO much contrast with everything else though. Could look like too much. This car is full of elegant, understated touches, the bright white cage of a black/charcoal interior would be like nothing else on the car.

[1badg35]

yep, thats exactly why i have not made a decision yet.. exactly word for word what has been rolling through my head for the past few months.

time for some test samples i guess. first going to try the blackening on a sample. I have a feeling it will have the elegant simplicity i go with often. we shall see though soon enough.

too much contrast feels to me both new and stylized. not what I am a fan of when building cars. Hoping for the car to age gracefully and retain the original timelessness that I believe it has taken on.. I think the only thing that pinpoints a particular time period at the moment is the rear camber, one of the things i am trying to solve this winter.

[sendokgarpu]

looks so clean as!

[Strawhat]

Definitely vote for #4.
This car is so immaculate, and not showy at all. It's mind-blowing in it's engineering and execution, and never seemed like one of those cars that tried to stand out by being loud.
Plus, your interior looks so OEM++++++++++++ that I think black brushed would be the way to accentuate that.
But you have yet to make a decision that didn't impress, so just my 0.02.

[1badg35]

Thank you. Going to test out my interpretation of #4 this weekend.. Obviously in the actual blackening process, they typically heat the metal to a temp above 200degrees and then use many different formulations including certain waxes or oils to get the achieved look. Since its a roll cage and its now part of the car, heating to these temps is not an option.

in this case, I am going to brush the entire surface and attempt to mix a tinted clear so you get that effect. it will show the brush marks, have a flat finish, and will have a charcoal look. Pics to come.

[AntonGj]

first of all, amazing work on the build, awesome hand built vehicle!!!
and my little contribution to the project, had some extra time on my hand and wanted to help out the only way i know how, little photoshop action (didn't manage to get the exact pearl color but hopefully it's close enough)

[rsingh3g]

I think if you designed a wide body kit for this car, it would be so sexy.

[1badg35]

first of all, amazing work on the build, awesome hand built vehicle!!!
and my little contribution to the project, had some extra time on my hand and wanted to help out the only way i know how, little photoshop action (didn't manage to get the exact pearl color but hopefully it's close enough)

Thank you for doing this. I think the white pearl will look sick based on your render. You helped a ton just now! Thanks again. Funny, I like how it has a champagne look to it, moreso then the white. Ive been contemplating moving all the whites to a slightly more champagne color too a few times before.

so at this point, its down to two serious contenders. white pearl to go with the scheme, and the blackened steel that i will test out if all goes well this weekend

[gbaby2089]

That champagne color is excellent. Still pops, but on a much cleaner level.

[AntonGj]

Thank you for doing this. I think the white pearl will look sick based on your render. You helped a ton just now! Thanks again. Funny, I like how it has a champagne look to it, moreso then the white. Ive been contemplating moving all the whites to a slightly more champagne color too a few times before.

so at this point, its down to two serious contenders. white pearl to go with the scheme, and the blackened steel that i will test out if all goes well this weekend

anytime, just wanted to help out a bit glad you like it
if there's anything i might help out with don't hesitate to ask

[1badg35]

Finally decided that the streets were semi clean enough from the storm to pull her out for the official cleaning before winter. And more importantly, a nice cruise and shakedown to see how all the work so far has gone..
cage is excellent. Stiffened up the chassis quite a bit, and its even more of a blast to drive hard. Well I mean it was already pretty damn (ridiculously) stiff to begin with, but the newly added rigidity is spectacular. She seems even more planted then before, feeling more and more like a go kart.. Very happy to say the least. One downside is the new blind spot out my rear view, but i will get used to it. Again, already a super hard car in terms of blind spots and super low angle glass, so nothings a shocker.
Funny that the "winter projects" are mostly complete before actual winter starts, but this is a much better feeling then the 2011 winter being "finished" almost 9 months late. haha
gave her a nice thorough scrubbing, interior is perfect, exterior now up to par for some detailing, put her back on dollies in the garage, and shes basically now ready to be prepped for the winter. Each wheel will come off one night and be detailed, waxed, and be ready to go back on. Brakes and suspension will be removed and cleaned, Engine bay is already done, motor is now all ready for a winter of sitting..

The truth is that I scaled back the projects, as I am trying to keep the winters work on her to a minimum so i can focus on the future house purchase and the next project which will sit alongside the Z when I find a new house and build a garage. Already on the search for the project.... '69 911 shell, but thats all I will speak of about the details of the plan for this build.

Got word that I am building a new set of wheels for the M3, something truly special if all goes well. The mustang project is almost ready to go, and I decided that it will be going back to my uncle as I do not want it. The e21 is once again running well, and the interior work shall commence this winter and hopefully be completed for next season. Also needs a new full exhaust which hopefully will be all custom and something to set things off on that body that currently drags exhaust.
The Z will get a little paint on the cage, a slight bit more interior work, a possible wheel update (lots of complexity here) in addition to the details I have yet to speak about that are now complete.

Oh and about 10 sets of wheels being built if not more, among some other interesting projects I am commissioning on the spinFAB side of things.. At this moment I am not taking on any new completely custom one offs, as I have a few lined up at the moment that will require a ton of time on my end. With that said, if something truly does fit the sensibilities of spinfab or the wheel snobs, I am all ears..

[blowntwofive]

love the attention to detail