Aitch's 2012 SkyActiv Sport!

[Aitch]

Did a test fit of the M'Z front lip on my car....... (stealing Peter's photo here). You can also see the yellow high-beam bulbs I put in.



I'm still thinking that something like the Kenstyle lip would be better (if they made it for the '12) to keep the "clean" theme I have in my head, rather than the splitter look.

Would anyone vote for this version (M'Z splitter style) if I were to paint it red?

[The Wolf]

i vote lipless till another non-splitter lip is made.

[n00bMeiSter]

Would anyone vote for this version (M'Z splitter style) if I were to paint it red?

Photoshop it and lets see~!

[rzapata]

Not a big fan of splitter style lips. Kenstyle would be better. Although we don't know when that'll be..


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[Kiyomi]

my vote is totally biased. but mz ftw!

[Impressive]

I actually really like the M'z lip on the Gen2s. I love the yellow tint in the headlights from the high beam bulbs...looks sweet with the blue inner-circle SkyActiv's come with!

[boyracer]

Well, you could use the splitter style lip temporarily until the Kenstyle lip is available for the 2012, then sale the splitter.

[Aitch]

I am debating that.......

[Aitch]

Photoshop it and lets see~!

Here we go...

[n00bMeiSter]

Here we go...

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Not sure with that black bit in the middle.

Wait maybe,

[Aitch]

Yeah, think I might just wait for now. Put money towards suspension......

On another note, I played around with the engine cover yestereday. Wanted to see a) how vinyl would hold up on there over time, and b) how I could vinyl the shape. I started out with carbon vinyl on the sides, but was running into adhesion problems on the small dips running front-to-back. Although I cleaned it well, the vinyl still doesn't stick that well to that bare plastic under tension.

So I tried the vinyl on the center instead, and found it hard to get the edges to adhere properly. Plus, the holes for the oil/dipstick suck to vinyl even using multiple pieces. Thus, I'm resigned to painting this piece instead at some point.

[boyracer]

Yeah, think I might just wait for now. Put money towards suspension......

That's always a good idea

[n00bMeiSter]

Yeah, think I might just wait for now. Put money towards suspension......

On another note, I played around with the engine cover yestereday. Wanted to see a) how vinyl would hold up on there over time, and b) how I could vinyl the shape. I started out with carbon vinyl on the sides, but was running into adhesion problems on the small dips running front-to-back. Although I cleaned it well, the vinyl still doesn't stick that well to that bare plastic under tension.

So I tried the vinyl on the center instead, and found it hard to get the edges to adhere properly. Plus, the holes for the oil/dipstick suck to vinyl even using multiple pieces. Thus, I'm resigned to painting this piece instead at some point.

Looks good for a first try. I'd love to take a stab at this piece.

[Aitch]

Tell you what, after I get the center painted you can have a go at CF'ing the sides for me.

[n00bMeiSter]

Tell you what, after I get the center painted you can have a go at CF'ing the sides for me.

Sure. You did a nice job on the centre though, I'd leave it for a little while.

[Aitch]

LOL I already took it off. Bubbles on the edge, and the edges wrapped on the back weren't sticking.

I'm sticking with the "never install something that is only 'good enough' " this time around

[3GFX]

Aitch, I loved the last car. This one has some potential. BRING ON SUMMER Let's see it shine!!!

[n00bMeiSter]

LOL I already took it off. Bubbles on the edge, and the edges wrapped on the back weren't sticking.

I'm sticking with the "never install something that is only 'good enough' " this time around

Lol, fair enough.

Yes, definitely a good idea to go with.

[SickoS2K]

looking good.

[Aitch]

Took advantage of the good weather to go for a carwash. So did everyone else, sat in line for 30 minutes.


IMG_9029.jpg by Steve Hayward, on Flickr

My new SIE sticker.... actually at the moment preparation is everything, definitely not stancy yet.


IMG_9024.jpg by Steve Hayward, on Flickr

15% Classic tint all around by Auto Links


IMG_9019.jpg by Steve Hayward, on Flickr


IMG_9018.jpg by Steve Hayward, on Flickr


IMG_9014.jpg by Steve Hayward, on Flickr

Also did some 3M brushed aluminum vinyl interior trim


IMG_9005.jpg by Steve Hayward, on Flickr


IMG_9006.jpg by Steve Hayward, on Flickr


IMG_9010.jpg by Steve Hayward, on Flickr


IMG_9021.jpg by Steve Hayward, on Flickr


IMG_9023.jpg by Steve Hayward, on Flickr

[Kiyomi]

awesome pics. but i just noticed that you have no tm3 plates lolz and ur a mod.

[Aitch]

Yep, have never picked up a set. Maybe if I run into Ami one of these days I will lol.

[Impressive]

Love the photos!

What is that on your keychain? I had something similar on my old one...It was a tag my dad gave me from a plane that he worked on. It said "remove before flight"

[Aitch]

That's exactly what it is, got it from a friend in the Air Force.