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RED3VIL
10-12-2008, 01:26 PM
Hi all, signed up a few days ago
Figured id say hi, from Perth
Drive a 2005 SP23 Mazda 3 N/A, a work in progress
Im mainly on ozmazdaclub.com but like to jump in and out of other forums

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/Ascot%2008/DSC00133.jpg

Matt :cool:

More pics:
http://s25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/

hks_kansei
10-12-2008, 01:36 PM
G'day mate.

good to see I'm not the only one who ends up on heaps of forums :p

bourbon
10-12-2008, 01:37 PM
welcome!!!

so whats the tally on forums for you :p

project.r.racing
10-12-2008, 03:41 PM
hi matt, welcome to agt.

RedLineResident
10-12-2008, 04:21 PM
Welcome.

Hope you enjoy your stay

marcs_sp20
10-12-2008, 05:28 PM
Hey welcome matt :D

RED3VIL
11-12-2008, 10:55 AM
Thanks for the welcome
The forums tally / count - i dont remember haha
I got plenty of spare time at the moment and cant do alot so i resort to this :D

Dhee_Z_Wangga
11-12-2008, 03:08 PM
hi matt, welcome.......

I'm in Perth too, might arrange a cruise sometime.....

Ice88
15-12-2008, 02:55 AM
Have any pics of the decal down the side?

RED3VIL
16-12-2008, 12:10 AM
Have any pics of the decal down the side?

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/SP23/DSC00068.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/SP23/DSC00065.jpg

Noddi_76
27-12-2008, 09:46 PM
hiya matt
when'd you get the decals on the side
very nice !!!!!

ps. i'm also a forum jumper :-P

project.r.racing
28-12-2008, 05:43 AM
ps. i'm also a forum jumper :-Paren't we all steve?

p.s. i forgot to sms you back about the cruise.

4ORGD
28-12-2008, 02:32 PM
nice detail...
Clean car..
Oh and Welcome To AGT.. Enjoy

RED3VIL
14-01-2009, 11:03 PM
Thanks for the Welcomes
Hopefully i can catch up with soem fo the W.A. Members soon !

RED3VIL
23-01-2009, 01:17 PM
Up to date nightshot FTW !

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/DSC02985.jpg

Ice88
24-01-2009, 01:28 AM
nice! :D

What camera are you using?

hks_kansei
24-01-2009, 08:50 AM
Sony Cybershot DSCP92

taken 20/01/09 8:22am
10mm focal length
F3.2
2sec exposure
ISO-100
no flash
spot metered.



am I close? :p

TieNN89
25-01-2009, 12:08 AM
Oh hey look at who we have here

Hey Matt

some familiar names in this thread

Hey Matt, HKS, project.r.racing, marcs_sp20, Noddi

RED3VIL
25-01-2009, 01:30 PM
Sony Cybershot DSCP92

taken 20/01/09 8:22am
10mm focal length
F3.2
2sec exposure
ISO-100
no flash
spot metered.



am I close? :p

Hhaha
You check the properties or something ?
Yes its Cybershot, old one coz the new one had flat batteries

hks_kansei
25-01-2009, 06:40 PM
yeah, I checked the EXIF data.

cheating I know, but it works :p

RED3VIL
08-08-2010, 01:41 PM
Really should update this more:

Some more pictures:

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/SP23/DSC02997.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/SP23/DSC02998.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/SP23/DSC02999.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/SP23/DSC03000.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/SP23/DSC03001.jpg

Well this is what happens when you get an un-expected hail storm ...
My car has finally gone to the panel beaters, should take about 4 wks
Will be back with a new coat of paint and a few adjustments :)

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/Storm%20damage/DSC03268.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/Storm%20damage/DSC03272.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/Storm%20damage/DSC03274.jpg

project.r.racing
08-08-2010, 02:12 PM
hail damage sux. did it hit any of the side decals?

RED3VIL
08-08-2010, 11:25 PM
Dont have the decals on the vehicle anymore
Removed them a little while back
Was planning to do something a different and i now have that chance

RED3VIL
30-08-2010, 10:49 PM
Just received an image from workshop today:
Car is in the spray booth / oven thingo now and has had the shell painted
Looks pretty good from what i can see on the photo, hopefully i get more good news 2moro
Expecting new sideskirts to arrive at workshop ( fibreglass this time )

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/SP23/30082010_001_.jpg

marcs_sp20
30-08-2010, 10:53 PM
That looks hot Matt! :D:D:D

tamass323
30-08-2010, 10:59 PM
that looks sweet ! i needa respray mine, maybe something like that :P

-dc-
31-08-2010, 07:50 AM
Very nice paint work, I like it!

NaughtyGT
31-08-2010, 08:10 AM
Just received an image from workshop today:
Car is in the spray booth / oven thingo now and has had the shell painted
Looks pretty good from what i can see on the photo, hopefully i get more good news 2moro
Expecting new sideskirts to arrive at workshop ( fibreglass this time )

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/SP23/30082010_001_.jpg

hmmmmmmmm......that'd be an idea for anyone who has faded roof, hood & boot panels......very interesting. That black with strip between paint colours would look awesome on the silver MX6 with it's roo-ted top half :) Thanks a million for the idea RED3VIL :D

scott b
31-08-2010, 08:16 AM
please tell me its rolling on big black rims?? :D

Rupewrecht
31-08-2010, 08:22 AM
Nice!

mkid
31-08-2010, 08:29 AM
its gonna awesome man
and as scott said please put it on big black rims :D

RED3VIL
31-08-2010, 10:20 PM
Richer/darker red and a blacker black ( if that makes sense ) than factory

Moar piccies
So yeah the rearbar was a night mare as well, bitta fibre glass, bitta cutting, bitta sanding and its all good

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/SP23/RED3VIL_000156_017.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/SP23/RED3VIL_000156_018.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/SP23/RED3VIL_000156_019.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/SP23/RED3VIL_000156_027.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/SP23/RED3VIL_000156_029.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/SP23/RED3VIL_000156_030.jpg

Im now minus one undercar neon now too .. that had an unfortunate mishap with the booth ramp ...

Scott, black rims are on the plan, gotta get some more funds together first though

70NYD
31-08-2010, 10:29 PM
damn man thats gonna be one SEXY car :D

RED3VIL
03-09-2010, 10:44 AM
Got another photo today, the lines at the rear of the car don't quite match, workshop are making adjustments now
From what i am told the new fibreglass sideskirts are a good fit - finally some good news !
So the car isn't too far off from being ready now, rear and front window need re-fitting
Should have the car back by the weekend, otherwise next week - game on :)

NaughtyGT
03-09-2010, 12:18 PM
Richer/darker red and a blacker black ( if that makes sense ) than factory

I luv richer/darker red and a blacker black than factory :D

Klutney
03-09-2010, 01:49 PM
That is smick

RED3VIL
12-09-2010, 10:29 PM
Photo album below and a few of my fav pics posted:

RED3VIL 2010 repaired pictures by swEet_3_SP23 - Photobucket (http://s25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/RED3VIL%202010%20repaired/)

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/RED3VIL%202010%20repaired/DSC03419.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/RED3VIL%202010%20repaired/DSC03409.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/RED3VIL%202010%20repaired/DSC03411.jpg

What was done:
- New bonnet, boot and roof skin
- New front headlights and eyelids
- De-badge boot
- After market rear bar ( Jetspeed style ) and sidekirts ( kenstyle )
- 2 tone custom paint job with dual pinstripe
- Full respray of vehicle

What i need to get sorted:
- Undercar neons and interior door neons need fixing
- Need to replace a numberplate late, it has just blown
- Re-nightshade the mirror cover indicators
- New tint strip for front windscreen

marcs_sp20
12-09-2010, 10:41 PM
looks good Matt, however the only thing that looks off to me is where they havent kept the silver striping go on the bottom of the boot lip, but other then that its awesome! :D

Demanius
13-09-2010, 03:37 PM
Looking hot buddy, god your car is sick :)

Brisbane_boy
13-09-2010, 05:02 PM
i like it. what mesh did u use in the front bar?

paint looks good to,

RED3VIL
14-09-2010, 03:49 PM
Marc: Was a tough decision with the pinstripe for the back boot etc
Originally had the stripe stop at the start of the lip spoiler - looked off though
I didn't want to run it all the way across because it would also look odd as the spoiler is on an angle etc

Dem: Thanks

Brisbane Boy: Thanks, its perforated sheet metal, pretty strong and pretty thick
i don't like the supercheap stuff, we needed and angle grinder to cut the stuff i have on my front bar - close up pic below :)

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/How%20to/DSC01397.jpg

Rupewrecht
14-09-2010, 04:06 PM
You might want to watch your intake/engine temps, as that mesh is a hell of a lot more restrictive that the open weave of the stock stuff. Even moving it's not going to be getting nearly as much airflow.

RED3VIL
14-09-2010, 10:49 PM
Thanks Rupewrencht for the warning

Have had the grille like that for a good couple of years
No overheating issues as of yet even during the hot summers Perth has had

RED3VIL
20-10-2010, 08:49 PM
Got bored, time for new photos :)

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/Red3vil%202010/DSC03454.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/Red3vil%202010/DSC03450.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/Red3vil%202010/DSC03440.jpg

New exhaust tip:

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/Red3vil%202010/DSC03428.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/Red3vil%202010/DSC03426.jpg

Ride height at the moment:

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/Red3vil%202010/DSC03422.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/Red3vil%202010/DSC03423.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/Red3vil%202010/DSC03424.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/Red3vil%202010/DSC03425.jpg

mkid
21-10-2010, 10:37 AM
looking awesome man :D

ethand
29-10-2010, 05:46 PM
...can't wait for sunday! :) lookin schmick, matt :D

RED3VIL
15-11-2010, 12:28 AM
Suspension has been sorted ( i think )
Wheel/flat tyre has been sorted

Now im getting somewhere

Booked in for Thursday to have the pinstripe finished off across the rear spoiler

When i get the garage empty i will re night shade the side indicators in the mirror covers, attempt to create something to cover the fogs so they are black because night shade doesnt stick to glass fog lamps

Still trying to source a replacement tube or led neon kit for the one that got broken

Then it will be time for a service

Kirks
16-11-2010, 11:08 PM
hey mate.. small world.. :)

NaughtyGT
17-11-2010, 12:34 AM
Bastard :mad: Show off :mad:.........Man, that is one nice machine. Hope your proud of it :cool:

RED3VIL
17-11-2010, 01:10 PM
Hiya Kirks :)

LOL @ Naughty .... i made the best of a bad situation
I figured if i was gonna get a new paint job, may as well go all out :D

Will get some new photos once i get the rear spoiler painted

mikey_something
17-11-2010, 01:19 PM
love how you have the grill lighting up. looks great buddy.
wonder if i could convince my mum to do her 3 up like this?lol

ethand
17-11-2010, 05:17 PM
Bastard :mad: Show off :mad:.........Man, that is one nice machine. Hope your proud of it :cool:

HAHAHAHA coz your merc is so not showy/flashy or a nice machine, hey... ;)

Lookin forward to seein the spoiler's stripe, matt!

RED3VIL
07-12-2010, 04:55 PM
Finally got round to getting photos of the rear lip spoiler after i had it redone to match:

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/Red3vil%202010/DSC03488.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/Red3vil%202010/DSC03489.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/Red3vil%202010/DSC03490.jpg

And one with "cookie monster" aka [GEZZA W] in the background:

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c69/swEet_3_SP23/Red3vil%202010/DSC03491.jpg

Had the car serviced today, with a different workshop, pretty happy with the cost and seems to know what they are doing

RED3VIL
30-11-2011, 09:56 AM
Wow, its been a while ... new wheels anyone? :)

19 inch Tenzo MB Tracers:

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa171/rogwick/South%20Perth%20Photoshoot/MattysSp2321.jpg

Clean_Cookie
30-11-2011, 12:05 PM
Much better!

RED3VIL
30-11-2011, 01:27 PM
Yeah, cheers, i was pretty happy when i collected the car
Got the frotn mesh sprayed and a different material shortly after
The old wheels didnt look terrible but i think chrom eis out of date and where too hard to clean etc

Mods, can i please have this thread moved to the "rides" section

Rupewrecht
30-11-2011, 02:04 PM
Mods, can i please have this thread moved to the "rides" section

We don't really have one, so moved to 'Projects' instead.

/admin


Personally i'm not a fan of the front - the eyelids and the way the bonnet paint just stops bugs me.

RED3VIL
30-11-2011, 04:28 PM
Thanks Rupe ...

Its always going to be a "like it" or "hate it" scenario
I guess it could have gone a few different ways with that area but probably wouldnt have liked it myself

Took the workshop a couple of trials with the rear to get it to my liking

I think the Mazda 3 looks too "gumby" without the eyelids
Still looking around for a different front bar too