FD22's Orange Hatch

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05-12-2013, 09:31 AM
Rob23

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Ive wanted that spoiler for so long!

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Originally Posted by FD22

ooo can't wait to see!

As for the spoiler, people usually love or hate it lol. It's the Autoexe replica spoiler, and it's a complete spoiler on its own. Had to take my OEM one off and put this on. I actually wasn't fully sold on it when I bought it, but kinda wanted to do something different from the speed3 spoiler that everyone else does. It's definitely grown on me since.
05-24-2013, 12:03 AM
FD22

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Creeper pic..

http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...ps31938c41.jpg

I really hope I'm not the only one who randomly takes pics while they walk up to their car from time to time.. haha
06-02-2013, 11:04 PM
FD22

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(Apologies in advance for the load of pics coming up)

Got some vinyl/tint work done recently:
- Gloss black roof
- Light smoke on the headlights and fog lights
- Darker smoke on the tail lights
- Four reflectors at the back pretty much blacked out

Here's some before/after pics:

http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6750d44f.jpg

http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...ps94e28f29.jpg

http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...psbe29ba89.jpg

http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...ps945227b2.jpg

http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...psb5642fd0.jpg
06-03-2013, 12:23 AM
trulankan

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nice tint job! the headlights are very subtle, that's what i'm thinking to do. hows the light output now? hope u took some night shots as well lol
06-03-2013, 12:25 AM
Mitchell3

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all looks good dude!
06-03-2013, 02:11 AM
thanu31

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nice. love the look.
tinting headlights makes the car tht much nicer. i done it to my last 3 and the new 3, and love it.
06-03-2013, 02:28 AM
asyed

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really like that roof wrap
06-03-2013, 02:33 AM
Mazdy

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Looking good...im also getting my roof done
06-03-2013, 09:19 AM
Rob23

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Love it man!
06-03-2013, 10:57 AM
$lickology

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Wow your roof looks great, goes great with the car's color.
06-03-2013, 09:26 PM
FD22

Re: FD22's Orange Hatch

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Originally Posted by trulankan

nice tint job! the headlights are very subtle, that's what i'm thinking to do. hows the light output now? hope u took some night shots as well lol

Yea, I wanted that subtle look, and it's definitely a huge difference when you know what it was like before. Got rid of some of my nasty condensation as well.

These things are supposed to be completely transparent and allow all light through, but I actually haven't take any pics at night to verify yet. I don't know if it's just me being paranoid, but it does seem to block a littttttle bit of light.

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Originally Posted by Mitchell3

all looks good dude!

Thanks Mitchell! Saw your car in the BubbaQ pics; that front end is mad low!

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Originally Posted by thanu31

nice. love the look.
tinting headlights makes the car tht much nicer. i done it to my last 3 and the new 3, and love it.

Thanks man. It's definitely a great touch.

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Originally Posted by asyed

really like that roof wrap

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Mazdy

Looking good...im also getting my roof done

Thanks buddy. Nice; yours should look good. It'll compliment the red/black combo that they started with from stock.

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Originally Posted by Rob23

Love it man!

Thanks Rob!

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Originally Posted by Slick09-3GT

Wow your roof looks great, goes great with the car's color.

Yea; really jumped the status of my orange/black theme lol. Thanks for the feedback!
06-03-2013, 09:33 PM
Mitchell3

Re: FD22's Orange Hatch

haha I was parked in a hole. All part of my master plan to achieve slammed status.
06-13-2013, 11:34 AM
Shizuka_Osamu

Re: FD22's Orange Hatch

who did the work?

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Originally Posted by FD22

(Apologies in advance for the load of pics coming up)

Got some vinyl/tint work done recently:
- Gloss black roof
- Light smoke on the headlights and fog lights
- Darker smoke on the tail lights
- Four reflectors at the back pretty much blacked out

Here's some before/after pics:

http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6750d44f.jpg

http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...ps94e28f29.jpg

http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...psbe29ba89.jpg

http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...ps945227b2.jpg

http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...psb5642fd0.jpg
06-14-2013, 09:38 PM
FD22

Re: FD22's Orange Hatch

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Originally Posted by Shizuka_Osamu

who did the work?

GTA Wrapz. Aside from peeling off some paint from near my headlight (:rant) they did a good job, within a good amount of time, at a good price.
06-14-2013, 09:47 PM
Mitchell3

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Originally Posted by FD22

GTA Wrapz. Aside from peeling off some paint from near my headlight (:rant) they did a good job, within a good amount of time, at a good price.

Wrapping the roof they peeled paint basically at the point furthest away from the roof?
06-14-2013, 09:49 PM
FD22

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Originally Posted by Mitchell3

Wrapping the roof they peeled paint basically at the point furthest away from the roof?

It was actually while they were tinting my headlights. They put a huge piece over the headlight and then cut to size, but when peeling off the excess, they peeled off some paint with it :( It's towards the top of the front bumper (right under the headlight). Gotta touch that up soon
06-14-2013, 10:07 PM
Mitchell3

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Originally Posted by FD22

It was actually while they were tinting my headlights. They put a huge piece over the headlight and then cut to size, but when peeling off the excess, they peeled off some paint with it :( It's towards the top of the front bumper (right under the headlight). Gotta touch that up soon

Really? I tinted my headlights years back now and did the exact same thing with nothing. I'm more of the type to while using the knife to cut the tint to have my arm go spastic and cut into the paint. LOL (don't try looking for it on my car :rolleyes)
06-14-2013, 10:25 PM
FD22

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Originally Posted by Mitchell3

Really? I tinted my headlights years back now and did the exact same thing with nothing. I'm more of the type to while using the knife to cut the tint to have my arm go spastic and cut into the paint. LOL (don't try looking for it on my car :rolleyes)

haha damn. Yea, I dunno what happened. They said it was the first time something like that happened. Hopefully I can touch it up with some touch-up paint and shouldn't be tooooo noticeable.
06-14-2013, 10:32 PM
The Wolf

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I think I like it sans-tint better. Your headlights looked so shiny and new before the tint.
06-14-2013, 10:34 PM
FD22

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Originally Posted by sawatsky

I think I like it sans-tint better. Your headlights looked so shiny and new before the tint.

Really? Must just be the angle of the picture then :S haha cause my headlights weren't in the best shape. Had some condensation issues on the outsides of both, and after the tint, that condensation issue really got cleaned up a lot.
06-14-2013, 10:36 PM
The Wolf

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well good then haha :)

I wanna try to find a good price on a roof wrap. Looks really good in gloss black
06-14-2013, 10:47 PM
r4mi5awi

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I can't believe I didn't see the new changes to your car any sooner. Looks sick! All of them tasteful, even the spoiler.
06-14-2013, 10:55 PM
FD22

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Originally Posted by sawatsky

well good then haha :)

I wanna try to find a good price on a roof wrap. Looks really good in gloss black

Give GTA Wrapz a call and see what they can do for you. I found their prices quite fair; was well worth the trip from our side of town.

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Originally Posted by r4mi5awi

I can't believe I didn't see the new changes to your car any sooner. Looks sick! All of them tasteful, even the spoiler.

Thanks man; I appreciate it! I've been enjoying reading your updates as well ;)
06-15-2013, 01:17 PM
FD22

Re: FD22's Orange Hatch

Made my own towplate! :) Okay well, not fully. Designed (probably over-designed) it myself, and got someone I know to fabricate it up. Sprayed it last night, and just about ready to mount. Will hopefully get it on tonight after work.

http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...ps06702b7e.jpg

http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4bb23a13.jpg

http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...ps812946c8.jpg

Gotta find me some plugs for the current holes in the front bumper though. Any suggestions?
06-15-2013, 01:21 PM
Mitchell3

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That looks great man! Both of you did a good job on that.
06-16-2013, 11:11 PM
FD22

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Thanks Mitchell! Unfortunately still haven't got it on for good since I still need to find a way to plug those nasty holes I have, along with another little surprise left behind by the previous owner that was nice and hidden till you take the OEM bracket off :( After the test fit though, seems like the towplate fits fine, and I love the look of it, so will definitely try to make this thing work.
06-16-2013, 11:13 PM
FD22

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Seeing all you hella-low people on here, sometimes makes me feel like such a 4x4 :(

The cure? Park next to a big trailer! It's all relative..

http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7dae3c1b.jpg

http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...psedc88b8b.jpg
06-16-2013, 11:40 PM
Mitchell3

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The cure? Go lower :chuckle
06-24-2013, 12:31 AM
FD22

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Went for a photoshoot with a buddy recently. Here are some of my favorites... :)

http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...pse5a50047.jpg

http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...psa747aa50.jpg

http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...psdb066556.jpg

http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...ps666d352c.jpg

http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...psbec94e61.jpg

http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7321cfd1.jpg
06-24-2013, 12:33 AM
FD22

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And here's a few pics from the photoshoot with some more editing:

http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1bf4eab3.jpg

http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...psa9d43541.jpg

http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...ps34f11c25.jpg

http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7f7cb89a.jpg

http://i1158.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3d735988.jpg

My buddy definitely did a great job on these pics. Enjoy! I know I did.. haha
06-24-2013, 12:36 AM
Mazdy

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Car is looking good.....r u gonna join the hella flush scene as well?
06-24-2013, 01:54 AM
r4mi5awi

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Pics look too good. I like the clean look of your car, not over done.
06-24-2013, 01:57 AM
schmat66

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coming along nice dude, little moar low ;)? hehe
06-24-2013, 10:02 AM
jaimie08mazda3

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The car looks wicked dude! I swear I've seen it in Guelph. And I know what you mean about 4x4 status. I really need to get a set of springs... Just no money :/
06-24-2013, 08:55 PM
FD22

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Originally Posted by Mazdy

Car is looking good.....r u gonna join the hella flush scene as well?

Thanks bud.

I wish, but I don't think I can afford to right now. Hoping to get it a little tighter though.

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Originally Posted by r4mi5awi

Pics look too good. I like the clean look of your car, not over done.

Thanks a lot man!

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Originally Posted by schmat66

coming along nice dude, little moar low ;)? hehe

lol I want to...I really do :(

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Originally Posted by jaimie08mazda3

The car looks wicked dude! I swear I've seen it in Guelph. And I know what you mean about 4x4 status. I really need to get a set of springs... Just no money :/

Thanks man!

I'm rarely in the Guelph area, but you very well could've seen me indeed.

Yup; a good set of springs (and even more the case when you combine them with some better shocks) can make a world of a difference on your ride; not only appearance wise, but it's handling characteristics as well.
06-24-2013, 09:37 PM
Mitchell3

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Ride looks amazing man! Whats going on with the low beams? I realize their tinted but that's pretty dim.
06-24-2013, 10:07 PM
FD22

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Originally Posted by Mitchell3

Ride looks amazing man! Whats going on with the low beams? I realize their tinted but that's pretty dim.

Thanks! :)

Yea I figured it was just a little decreased light output due to the new tints.
06-24-2013, 10:35 PM
The Wolf

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Great pics man, the car looks super clean
06-24-2013, 10:40 PM
FD22

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Originally Posted by sawatsky

Great pics man, the car looks super clean

Appreciate it; means a lot coming from you ;) haha
06-25-2013, 12:36 AM
Genpu_Mz3

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Nice photo's!

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