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Before and After

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Old 06-12-2008, 07:47 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Before and After

When I originally purchased the car it was a little neglected to say the least. But with a lot of time and some $$$ the car is getting better. I saw that I have never actually posted pics of the car, so here is a few engine bay before and after shots.

Day I picked it up.(I think)




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Old 06-12-2008, 08:05 PM   #2 (permalink)
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drools.... what's the history behind your ride? how many other S14's are there around vancouver?
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Look sharp, Todd....now post some pics to show off those sweet Style 5's

If you want an OE fan shroud for your radiator, let me know...I did an electric fan conversion, so I don't use mine anymore.
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Look sharp, Todd....now post some pics to show off those sweet Style 5's

If you want an OE fan shroud for your radiator, let me know...I did an electric fan conversion, so I don't use mine anymore.
I couldn't find a great pic of them on the car, but i will get one and swap it. Here is the best i have now.
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That looks unreal dude! Well done. Do I even want to know what had to go into the motor?
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wow, those flaired fenders are so nice..makes me think twice about e36 that's for sure! I would love to see your car in person some time, maybe go for a little photoshoot!
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Originally Posted by dc42004 View Post
drools.... what's the history behind your ride? how many other S14's are there around vancouver?
History in a nut shell:

California car, 210k miles on it. Rebuilt motor a few years ago. Had the car for a little over a year now. I have done complete suspension replacement, including all rubber, shocks, springs, sway bar links/ bushings, tie-rods, mounts f/r, diff cover, diff mount, both fuel pumps, rubber fuel lines, filters, on and on and on. Inside new gaiters, e46 lit shift knob, installed heated seat loom and switches(still looking for the seats) on the center console, as i don't like the stock rear console location. M-tech 2 wheel, misc other crap as well. The car was originally DS on cardinal red, but was repainted gloss black and the interior swapped to black as well. i am going to retrim in cardinal again once I find some heated seats.


I know of 6 M3's on the northshore alone. I would wager there being 15 or so around, probably more.
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Interior pic B4



Now, but without seats installed

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That looks unreal dude! Well done. Do I even want to know what had to go into the motor?
Thanks for the compliment. It just took a lot of time and scrubbing. a lot.
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Car looks awesome.

Hey I see you're on line. I'm going for a drive right now and could meet you. So you could check those leather swatches and compare them to my interior.

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I will give you a call now
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Todd man, that first after shot, I thought I was looking at a brochure pic. Definitely showroom clean. Sweet work!
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I'm jealous!
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If you are thinking about going back to a red interior (hot!), consider Taurus Red.
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If you are thinking about going back to a red interior (hot!), consider Taurus Red.
I am definately going back to A Red. I will look into Taurus Red. Carter do you have a pic of it? I'm going to stay with Black door cards though, as i find it to be too much red if they are red as well.
This is what I am trying to do.



I really like this look.
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That is ownage! That looks AMAZING!
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