NZ Sentia HE Build

Hi all,

I thought I would start this thread in the right place… (rather than the introduction area)

So I bought this 1997 Mazda Sentia HE about four months back.

Here is the just bought picture. Stock standard.
[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/1-Justnew.jpg[/IMG]

I found an old mazda cappella / Rx-2 Antelope badge which I bought. This turned out to be the right size to mount on the front grill. I really like it fitted as it is a really un common badge but still keeping with the mazda theme. (pictured is the badge before it was fitted on top of the moulded mazda logo)
[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/2-Capella.jpg[/IMG]


Then I wanted to de-badge it  to it making the rear look wider. Also these are not too common in New Zealand so it just keeps people guessing what car it is.
[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/3-Debaged.jpg[/IMG]

I managed to get a good deal on tints and install.
[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/4-Tints.jpg[/IMG]

I wanted to drop it and get the wheels at the same time but due to funds I just got the wheels first. I went with 19" 9.5 all around SSA G-Force wheels. 
Here is a pic of the new next to the old before they were fitted.
[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/5-SSAG-force.jpg[/IMG]


Jacked up.
[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/6-Jackedup.jpg[/IMG]


At home.
[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/7-Firstsitting.jpg[/IMG]




Side shot. Flush :)
[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/8-Sideshot.jpg[/IMG]

Nice. It's nice to see another Mazda owner up here. I have Millenia or xedos that I am trying to build up myself.

[QUOTE=jdm4lyf;421583]Nice. It's nice to see another Mazda owner up here. I have Millenia or xedos that I am trying to build up myself.[/QUOTE]

Thanks bro. It's my first Mazda and have enjoyed it so far.. have you got a build thread on your Millenia? I had a quick look and it looks really tidy. Would be interesting to see how it turns out!

im starting to like 19s:) so tomorrow is the day whne you will finally get stuck on the driveway?:)

Friday will be the day. Im a try every angle. Yeah 19's are a mint size.

[QUOTE=clowndog;421618]Friday will be the day. Im a try every angle. Yeah 19's are a mint size.[/QUOTE]

i'll stick to 18s:)) there arentt hat many wheels out there in 19s in sizes i would like and style:) but those suit the car pretty well:)

[QUOTE=clowndog;421601]Thanks bro. It's my first Mazda and have enjoyed it so far.. have you got a build thread on your Millenia? I had a quick look and it looks really tidy. Would be interesting to see how it turns out![/QUOTE]

Nah I havent really done anything to it yet except Belezza curtains, and hids. The clear coat came off the hood back when we had storm here a few moths ago, so I have to paint the hood first. I'm doing the inside first then working the outside, plus I keep finding myself going back and working on my Mazdaspeed protege.

Haha, I try to get something done every weekend. Even if its just cleaning it. :) Have you got a build thread anywhere on the protege?

Ok so finally got the car lowered. Took it into the guys at MTS ( [url]http://MTSP.CO.NZ/[/url]) and they quoted me $399 for springs to be made up and installed. So they did that for me yesterday and I picked up the car this morning. The front is a lot lower the back not so drastic. He said that it is now as low as it can go without shortening the shocks. Which I might do in the future, but this looks better for now. I am impressed with them though. Everyone else quoted me around $600 and some would have needed the car for three days because they had never seen it before. Which was crazy... No point in paying extra for someone who doesn't have previous experience with a sentia.

CAR IS VERY DIRTY IN PICS. Will clean it when I finish work today.

So front is heaps better, I don't think I had any other pics of what it looked like before posted on this thread.
[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/Side.jpg[/IMG]

Front spring
[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/Frontspring.jpg[/IMG]

Rear spring
[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/Rearspring.jpg[/IMG]

just another pic.
[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/angle.jpg[/IMG]

Thoughts and comments are welcome. Keep in mind this is just a cheap project car for me before I head overseas next year. Affordable summer cruising if you like. :)

looking good bro:)

I've got a build thread on the protege, but it's on mazda247.com. I didnt post a build thread on it up here because it doesn't exactly fit in up here lol

[QUOTE=jdm4lyf;422384]I've got a build thread on the protege, but it's on mazda247.com. I didnt post a build thread on it up here because it doesn't exactly fit in up here lol[/QUOTE]

Cool will have to look for it when I get a sec, mines not overly VIP but to be honest. This is just the best site with the most constructive feedback I have come across so I joined and started typing :) 

I just love seeing people getting cars and personalising them so they are unique. Theres a lot of satisfaction in that.

definitely different. 1st time I've seen/paid attention to one of these. GL w/ the rest of mods! :thumbsup:

[QUOTE=JDMJNKY;422419]definitely different. 1st time I've seen/paid attention to one of these. GL w/ the rest of mods! :thumbsup:[/QUOTE]

might aswell check my build few threads below:) thats where he gets all his inspiration lol lol.:) just kidding:)

[QUOTE=JDMJNKY;422419]definitely different. 1st time I've seen/paid attention to one of these. GL w/ the rest of mods! :thumbsup:[/QUOTE]

Thanks man. Alpha has been a big help with information on what to waste time trying and what to not waste time/ money on. Do check out his build, will be sick  then it's a dual photoshoot time and summer cruising.

My girlfriend took some better quality pictures this weekend.

I am glad I didn't go any lower for now as my front is scraping on a lot of driveways... and the majority of you won't know but New Zealand roads are terrible. :(

Next thing I will do is roll the guards as my front is catching sometimes. 

Right side

[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/rightside.jpg[/IMG]

Front, you can see my blue lights I installed :)

[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/front.jpg[/IMG]

Left side

[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/leftside.jpg[/IMG]

I agree with you about this site. There is a lot of inspiration on here. I cant wait to start vip styling my millenia. I am still trying to get on the level that you all are on.

Bro let me take some pics for Alphatography:) Need to expand the portfolio! 

your car will go a little lower once springs are settled in:) if rear was a tiny bit lower(PERFECT)

I ended up buying this bike, its a Honda GB500.

[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/bike1.jpg[/IMG]


So anymore modifications will be on hold for awhile.

:)

[QUOTE=clowndog;425324]I ended up buying this bike, its a Honda GB500.

[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/bike1.jpg[/IMG]


So anymore modifications will be on hold for awhile.

:)[/QUOTE]

weirdo":))

looks tidy!

Keep safe!

Goodjob! Way to be diffrent! And be safe on that 2 wheeler.. Haha
:biggthumpup:

good to see other kiwis on here . cool car bro

[QUOTE=Why33;425579]Goodjob! Way to be diffrent! And be safe on that 2 wheeler.. Haha
:biggthumpup:[/QUOTE]

Thanks bro. Lots more stuff I would love to do to it. Ie Change it to manual and Rota.. But so much cost involved. I would rather save up  for a house with a big garage haha. Then do that stuff.

[QUOTE=LOWSHO_NZ;427880]good to see other kiwis on here . cool car bro[/QUOTE]

Thanks bro! I just checked out your Merc. Looking tidy man. A lot better than heaps I have seen around New Zealand.

Quick.. A new picture. Gave the car a wash and wax today. 

Evidence:

[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/waxed.jpg[/IMG]

Nice to see something so not typical of the VIP scene

So I was having a problem with my car the past couple of weeks which was causing the rear of the Sentia to slide out (not in a good way) when going over bumps at any speed in excess of 40kmph.

I finally managed to get my car taken in for a wheel alignment to hopefully fix this problem. Get the car back with wheels now at zero camber... The tie rod needed adjusting and this fixed my problem.

Now with zero camber the first time since putting the wheels on and lowering my car I now have the problem of hitting the guards. Fronts always kinda rubbed on bad angles but now the rear was scraping due to body roll at nearly any speed. :S

Booked in with Precision Wheels on North Shore and got it sorted out.

It cost $35 per guard and I needed it done quick to save me ripping my tyres apart.

Heres a pic.

[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/rolling.jpg[/IMG]

I will buy my own guard roller in the future but needed it done quick. These guys managed to book me in for a Saturday.

sheesh my guards arent even rolled and im running more aggressive setup. -2.5 on rears:)
surprised they even managed to get it to 0 since its lowered:)

My rear shocks are on their way out, I got told by one place that they would be like $300 a corner to rebuild. Then I would still have standard shocks :(

So If I have to spend money. I am going to upgrade.

Found these JIC adjustable shocks on Japan Yahoo auctions

[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/tamotsu0627jp-img600x450-1327309007tpiong48928.jpg[/IMG]

I now just need someone who can bid on them for me and ship them to me in New Zealand.

Any recommendations welcome. 

Oh and I am really missing driving a manual. So if anyone wants to donate an engine and manual gearbox let me know. haha Then I can make this build something more exciting!

[QUOTE=clowndog;434206]My rear shocks are on their way out, I got told by one place that they would be like $300 a corner to rebuild. Then I would still have standard shocks :(

So If I have to spend money. I am going to upgrade.

Found these JIC adjustable shocks on Japan Yahoo auctions

[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/tamotsu0627jp-img600x450-1327309007tpiong48928.jpg[/IMG]

I now just need someone who can bid on them for me and ship them to me in New Zealand.

Any recommendations welcome. 

Oh and I am really missing driving a manual. So if anyone wants to donate an engine and manual gearbox let me know. haha Then I can make this build something more exciting![/QUOTE]

have you emailed owen from hayatonka or what?:)

[QUOTE=alpha;434239]have you emailed owen from hayatonka or what?:)[/QUOTE]

Yea I did (emailed [email]ewan@hayatonka.com[/email]) and only got an automated reply with a promise of a follow up. But got nothing. Will try someone else.

[QUOTE=clowndog;434263]Yea I did (emailed [email]ewan@hayatonka.com[/email]) and only got an automated reply with a promise of a follow up. But got nothing. Will try someone else.[/QUOTE]

weird, he got to me straight away... must be busy.

Yea I think they were doing some coverage for a car show. 

I also want some of these:

LED taillights.

[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/sentiaLED.jpg[/IMG]

Bit expensive for what they are though.

[QUOTE=clowndog;434275]Yea I think they were doing some coverage for a car show. 

I also want some of these:

LED taillights.

[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/sentiaLED.jpg[/IMG]

Bit expensive for what they are though.[/QUOTE]

not paying 700+ for tail lights lol

[QUOTE=alpha;434278]not paying 700+ for tail lights lol[/QUOTE]

Thats nothing for an $80,000 car! :)

[QUOTE=clowndog;434395]Thats nothing for an $80,000 car! :)[/QUOTE]

16 years ago lol

Not sure If I have a good back shot of my car on here yet...

Anyway. Heres one.

[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/back.jpg[/IMG]

I went for my WOF the other day and everything passed fine except my left rear shock. Which was leaking pretty bad.

With Sentia's being pretty uncommon I needed something fast. 

I managed to borrow a shock from my friend and fellow Sentia owner Alpha. Who also has a build thread on here. [URL="http://www.vipstylecars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13364&page=9"]http://www.vipstylecars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13364&page=9[/URL]

I have a couple of options on what to do now.
*Get a new shock made up to replace the one that is leaking.
*Upgrade the lot to adjustable suspension. (upgrading the handling and more low :) Also peace of mind knowing the other shocks aren't going to give up on me at any moment. )

Ok so I'm looking for adjustable suspension for my car. Have a guy in Japan looking out for stuff for me, and I am constantly checking yahoo auctions. I also have MTS on North shore, looking into what they can make up for me. 

So I'll save up and when I finally get the suspension I will have another problem.

THE DRIVE WAY

Here's my predicament.

[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/Driveway1.jpg[/IMG]

Its a pretty crazy angle and its to stay that way. It's  like that to prevent storm water running down into our house and flooding the place.

Heres my current low. 

[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/driveway2.jpg[/IMG]

So I guess it will all have to wait till I get the adjustables. But maybe I will make up a ramp of some sort so I can drop further :)

ummm there is a few other ways buddy:)  what i normally do is go through other peoples driveways to get extra angle etc.:) i can see that youre in a couldesac so you can possibly come from the left side on that grass verge:)
whats the bet i will get my car in your driveway as it is right now lol:)))
there is always a way out of this:)
oh get some 4x2's and keep em in the trunk in case you ever need them

[QUOTE=alpha;438585]ummm there is a few other ways buddy:)  what i normally do is go through other peoples driveways to get extra angle etc.:) i can see that youre in a couldesac so you can possibly come from the left side on that grass verge:)
whats the bet i will get my car in your driveway as it is right now lol:)))
there is always a way out of this:)
oh get some 4x2's and keep em in the trunk in case you ever need them[/QUOTE]

Haha I know that, I've tried every angle.  Still a crazy arse drive way. Sometimes cars park on the bit where you would go on the grass. So can't always rely on that. Lets see how it handles when more low arrives. :)

[QUOTE=clowndog;438586]Haha I know that, I've tried every angle.  Still a crazy arse drive way. Sometimes cars park on the bit where you would go on the grass. So can't always rely on that. Lets see how it handles when more low arrives. :)[/QUOTE]
i go by this rule. if it doesnt fit, force it:) usually works but may hurt sometimes lol

[QUOTE=alpha;438587]i go by this rule. if it doesnt fit, force it:) usually works but may hurt sometimes lol[/QUOTE]

Yeah haha. I want my next project to be based on that. Stupidly wide wheels. Made to fit. :)

do it with this one:)

[QUOTE=alpha;438590]do it with this one:)[/QUOTE]

Naa I'm going to do an older car. Like 240z or 944 like this one [URL="http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=447549651"]http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=447549651[/URL]

i wouldnt mind a 928:) 944 looks like a s4 rx7

[QUOTE=alpha;438594]i wouldnt mind a 928:) 944 looks like a s4 rx7[/QUOTE]

haha I wrote 955 (edited now). Shesh coffee time. I like the 944's lines better. Although the 928 would be a lot more fun to drive. :S

While I save up and wait for the right adjustables' I keep playing with the idea of having the Mazda badge back on the back..

What do you think...?

With or without..  I do like that often people don't know what kind of car it is... but yeah..

[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/Backbadge.jpg[/IMG]

I prefer the badge on. I debaged mines but ended up putting the badges back on. You should change your interior bulbs to LEDs too. Looks really nice inside with the cool blue led bulbs.

[QUOTE=jdm4lyf;441296]I prefer the badge on. I debaged mines but ended up putting the badges back on. You should change your interior bulbs to LEDs too. Looks really nice inside with the cool blue led bulbs.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the suggestion. I trialled a bright blue bulb in the side of the door but it wasn't cool or "arctic" blue. So will try find the correct ones. The blue I tried looks too cheap boy racery..

I won't put the sentia and mazda (word) badges on. Simply because I reckon it makes the back look wider without them.

I got a spare pair of front and rear lights last weekend, so will try and do some mods to those.. :)

Not really an update, But I was playing with some woodgrain vinyl adhesive I have. I thought I would try it on my old centre console piece. What do you guys think? 

[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/lightwoodgraincenterconsole2.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/lightwoodgraincenterconsole.jpg[/IMG]

The photo's don't do the original dark wood grain any justice with the reflection. I have re vinyled my old car's interior before. Not sure if I want to do it again...

Also here is a pic of my car pretending to be able to get into our garage.

[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/menacing.jpg[/IMG]

Looks kinda menacing. :)

and the side shot.

[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/angles.jpg[/IMG]

Thoughts and feed back appreciated!

plenty of space on the right bro:) im sure a bit of 4x2 and some decent angle will get you in there:)

.. wrong thread delete

JIC to be exact. :)
 
Freshly rebuilt.
 
Evidence.
 
[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/JIC.jpg[/IMG]

looks photoshopped

[QUOTE=alpha;451070]looks photoshopped[/QUOTE]

lol shhhh

Well after last weekend, which I was really excited about. Alpha and I got the rear adjustables in and went for a test drive. Only went up the street and only got to 20km/hr max and the shocks where making awful noises.

I had to drive up north that Saturday night so Alpha and I put my old shocks in, which felt like new ones compared to the JICS.

I ended taking the suspension down to Autoline in my lunch break and Shane (who was extremely helpful) tested them and said something was very wrong.

We decided to open them up and found that the company that rebuilt the JIC's used Holden Commodore inserts which where opened up. shortened. then welded back together and over filled with gas. They where so badly done Shane couldn't believe it. The company also painted them black as well which was weird...

I still wanted working coilovers so I asked Shane if there was anything they could do.. He referred me to Russell from George Stock just down the road.

Russell was super helpful, I explained what I had just learned from Shane 

We took them apart again. He was shocked (no pun intended) at the shoddy job that we found. So much so that he said that these inserts would have never have worked properly.

He then helped me find a solution to get new inserts. Being a Sentia. there weren't many options. But he quoted me about $350 to $400 a shock with custom inserts. (properly made of course)

So now I'm stuck. I have spent a lot of money on the reconditioned JIC's only to find it was a big waste. And I will have to spend about $1400 to get them rebuilt. Thats ontop of the $1200 I have already spent!

BALLS.

I'm broke now, and Hardparked is this weekend. 

Guess I won't make it there superlow. :(

[QUOTE=clowndog;452337]Well after last weekend, which I was really excited about. Alpha and I got the rear adjustables in and went for a test drive. Only went up the street and only got to 20km/hr max and the shocks where making awful noises.

I had to drive up north that Saturday night so Alpha and I put my old shocks in, which felt like new ones compared to the JICS.

I ended taking the suspension down to Autoline in my lunch break and Shane (who was extremely helpful) tested them and said something was very wrong.

We decided to open them up and found that the company that rebuilt the JIC's used Holden Commodore inserts which where opened up. shortened. then welded back together and over filled with gas. They where so badly done Shane couldn't believe it. The company also painted them black as well which was weird...

I still wanted working coilovers so I asked Shane if there was anything they could do.. He referred me to Russell from George Stock just down the road.

Russell was super helpful, I explained what I had just learned from Shane 

We took them apart again. He was shocked (no pun intended) at the shoddy job that we found. So much so that he said that these inserts would have never have worked properly.

He then helped me find a solution to get new inserts. Being a Sentia. there weren't many options. But he quoted me about $350 to $400 a shock with custom inserts. (properly made of course)

So now I'm stuck. I have spent a lot of money on the reconditioned JIC's only to find it was a big waste. And I will have to spend about $1400 to get them rebuilt. Thats ontop of the $1200 I have already spent!

BALLS.

I'm broke now, and Hardparked is this weekend. 

Guess I won't make it there superlow. :([/QUOTE]

that sucks man... this is why buying used coilovers of unknown origins is a super gamble... sucks that people would do this to each other. :signdammit:

[QUOTE=brainneeded;452386]that sucks man... this is why buying used coilovers of unknown origins is a super gamble... sucks that people would do this to each other. :signdammit:[/QUOTE]

Yeah bro, I would have bought new ones if they weren't $4000. But Sentia is just that kind of car that you have to make do. The guy I bought them off is replying to emails and is really angry that the company that he got to rebuild them did such a shit job considering what he paid.. (he sent me the receipt) 

So maybe I will see something out of it. Here's hoping.

If I wanted to blow $1200 this quick, should have tried my luck at the pokies.

bro, next time just gimme 1200:) i could do with some now:)
but yeah a bit of a waste of a day really...

Sorry to hear about your coilovers, hope it gets sorted out. Good luck on the build!

there are some good news:) but i will let Isaac spill the beans:)

Ok so here are the beans... the guy I bought them off has been such a good dude. He has refunded me the money so I can put that money towards getting them properly rebuild by the guys at George Stock.

Pay pal messaged me to say the payment should be coming through tomorrow. So when it does. I'll book em in and get them done.

I am way too excited.

I am amazed at the level to which this guy has helped me. I think a lot of people these days would have just ignored my emails once they found out the suspension wasn't working properly.

But this guy is a lifesaver. I would have been about $1400 out of pocket otherwise. He is now out of pocket unfortunately, as he did spend a fair bit to get them rebuilt himself. (sent me receipts to prove it)

Well,

I will update once I have them rebuilt as I don't think there is too much else to say.

:)

Ok so got the suspension rebuilt. New race inserts, as no others would work. 
Am yet to fit them, I will get them in this weekend. 

See how high she sits. Then measure up the drop I want. Take them out and back to the shop for adjusting. These inserts can have limiters so we can achieve a captive drop without using keeper springs... Well Lets just hope I can get her low enough and still have enough travel to be legal.

Pic :

[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/JICrebuilt.jpg[/IMG]

tell me more about those tennis balls

Ok so got the JIC's in on Saturday.
 Thanks so much to Alpha! I have a splint on my wrist, so I was essentially useless. Ride height is good in the front, not super low but a bit lower than before. Back will need more drop.
Here are some pics. Forum readers LOVE pics.
Front ride height. 105mm off the ground.

[URL="http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/Rideheightfront.jpg"][IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/Rideheightfront.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Front Camber as we dropped it.

[URL="http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/Frontcamber.jpg"][IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/Frontcamber.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

As you can see will need a slight spacer.

Here is the Girlfriends driveway.
Touching the road. :S
Nothing in New Zealand's Flat :(

[URL="http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/sidescrape.jpg"][IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/sidescrape.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

As you can see from front on it is on the ground.

[URL="http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/Ontheground.jpg"][IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/Ontheground.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Thats all for now. :)

[img]http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/oh-stop-it-you.png[/img]

But I have a few points tO make. 
1st you still haven't told me anything about those tennis balls
And 2nd move do christchurch. That's nice and flat.  Oh wait.... Never mind

Looking good bro:) can't want for both of our sentias slammed to the ground

I got talking to a friend at work after showing him the new low in the front. He suggested a sneaky sticker bomb I hadn't thought of yet.

The license plate surround. Oh by the way. This isn't a simple two screw job. For some reason they decided to mount it underneath the two tail lights. So they had to be removed before I could get the rest off. I thought there was a last bolt up the top that I couldn't find but turned out to be a pop clip. Just pull. Although I hate doing that when you don't know. It might still be bolted somewhere and something might snap. :S

Anyway enough rambling.

Evidence.

Please note this is just a temporary thing as stickers are super easy to get off.

Before.

[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/stickerb4.jpg[/IMG]

After

[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/stickerafter.jpg[/IMG]

Fitted

[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/fitted.jpg[/IMG]

Tell me your thoughts.. I know it's not VIP. But my car isn't overly VIP anyway. IMO.

I am thinking when I am sick of it. Painting the surround satin black, but keeping that chrome strip up top.

oh whats this
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Hey isaac, alex here :p.... looks ace mate :)... I actually signed up to this site when I had my 929 ages ago too........

[QUOTE=HAI50 929;456428]Hey isaac, alex here :p.... looks ace mate :)... I actually signed up to this site when I had my 929 ages ago too........[/QUOTE]


Oh haha wicked bro, Yeah it's a small 929 / Sentia world. Again, thank you for your help!

Haven't got a lot to post as my spacers still aren't working out. Will have to go 20 or 25 mm.

But I have been playing with some ideas. 

Tell me what you think.

Alpha gave me an old non facelift grill of his recently, and I had some time off work so I had to do something...

:)

Started with
[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/Grillstart.jpg[/IMG]

Pre coated it

[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/Grillprecoat.jpg[/IMG]

After a few coats...
Satin black can spray.
 [IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/Grillsatinblack.jpg[/IMG] 

Facelift grill VS old grill (in satin black)

[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/satinandfacelift.jpg[/IMG]

and fitted

[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/grillfitted.jpg[/IMG]

I know it's not VIP but I was thinking of wrapping this car in Satin Army Green.

With Piano black accents and obviously something done with the wheels..

What do you all think?

:)

I am curious if that HE front end bolts onto the HD,?  it looks so much like a y33 with the grill painted

[QUOTE=JITb;463866]I am curious if that HE front end bolts onto the HD,?  it looks so much like a y33 with the grill painted[/QUOTE]

Hey bro, not sure. I wouldn't think so. But yet again everything else with the HE and HD swaps. Would probably ruin the lines on the car if it did fit on.

Oh yeah, I meant to update this. I got spacers fitted.

Before

 [IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/Frontcamber.jpg[/IMG]

After

[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/Frontright.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/close.jpg[/IMG]

Every thing has been certified too. So now it's fully road legal in New Zealand.

Want less under car gap, but can only really achieve that with 18's and / or a body kit.

Bodykits probably not going to happen. But some crazy 18's might.

Anyway, it's ready to legally cruise for this summer so I am happy.

A recent pic from before the cruise.

[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/sodrivesentia.jpg[/IMG]

Black grille looks heaps good!

[QUOTE=vipv35;465937]Black grille looks heaps good![/QUOTE]
Thanks man, I actually want another Facelift grill to do it to. Then I can just swap and change as it suits. I recently vinyled the rear licence holder black to see what it would look like if I were to paint it.

Here is before and after.

Before.
[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/surroundbefore.jpg[/IMG]

After
[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/surroundafter.jpg[/IMG]

I am thinking maybe a matching dark green the same as the rest of the car. instead of the flat black.
This was only vinyl though so easily removed :)

If you are interested i have my jic coilovers for sale. If you are looking!! 

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Thanks for the offer bro, but I've already got custom built JIC coilovers :) you selling your 929?

[QUOTE=clowndog;469122]Thanks for the offer bro, but I've already got custom built JIC coilovers :) you selling your 929?[/QUOTE]

I made the mistake of checking out a mazdaspeed and they suckered me in! Lol. Well let anyone you know that im selling.l, dont have a problem shipping international, i know someone needs some just as bad as i wanted them.

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[QUOTE=JITb;469137]I made the mistake of checking out a mazdaspeed and they suckered me in! Lol. Well let anyone you know that im selling.l, dont have a problem shipping international, i know someone needs some just as bad as i wanted them.

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How much??? whats the condition?

[QUOTE=alpha;469176]How much??? whats the condition?[/QUOTE]

I got them up for 750$ shipped thats around what i paid.  We can make something happen id love for them to go to you for the greater good!  And they seem to be in fair condition physically.  

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Saw this on my facebook feed,This Sentia is looking good     [URL]https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=350108238397631&set=pb.275598339181955.-2207520000.1358185169&type=3&theater[/URL]


Side view and larger view if your scroll all the way down for this link ----->  [URL]http://www.autongraphic.com/2012/07/more-sessions-platnium-po.html[/URL]

[QUOTE=LuiV;474695]Saw this on my facebook feed,This Sentia is looking good     [URL]https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=350108238397631&set=pb.275598339181955.-2207520000.1358185169&type=3&theater[/URL]


Side view and larger view if your scroll all the way down for this link ----->  [URL]http://www.autongraphic.com/2012/07/more-sessions-platnium-po.html[/URL][/QUOTE]


Yeah it's nice, that is an HD Model (older). I've seen most modified Sentias on the internet. :)

Woah been awhile since I've updated this thing. Car has had some pretty big changes since!

First of all sold the wheels.

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Was fun driving it on the stock 15's

Still looks good I reckon.

Then I decided to buy these.

[URL=http://s1235.photobucket.com/user/clown_dog/media/null_zpsf14909ee.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/null_zpsf14909ee.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

17x8jj ET6 (et -19 with the spacers)

Three piece wheels, made in japan with "rawlings" on the centre cap. I believe they are Enkei lip and barrel and one off or small run of the faces. 

They look like a lot of wheels  but have 29 bolts which isn't common along with having a lower offset than most of these types of wheels due to the rear of the faces design.

[URL=http://s1235.photobucket.com/user/clown_dog/media/null_zps29b02ece.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/null_zps29b02ece.jpg[/IMG][/URL]


So I test fitted the fronts. with some 235's 

[URL=http://s1235.photobucket.com/user/clown_dog/media/DF2D56B3-6C62-4031-9EA2-578BB0DF9A72-2166-0000027B89ED4630_zpsdcaa757e.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/DF2D56B3-6C62-4031-9EA2-578BB0DF9A72-2166-0000027B89ED4630_zpsdcaa757e.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[URL=http://s1235.photobucket.com/user/clown_dog/media/E3805197-1C0C-4153-8870-F1F88100F55C-2166-0000027B4070CEC1_zps4626e65f.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/E3805197-1C0C-4153-8870-F1F88100F55C-2166-0000027B4070CEC1_zps4626e65f.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

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Tyre needed stretch so switched to 205/40R17's

Still might go to 195/40R17s front then widen the rears.

Front's now back to being low and need to drop the rear to match 

[URL=http://s1235.photobucket.com/user/clown_dog/media/IMG_1438_zps21df6bb7.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/IMG_1438_zps21df6bb7.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[URL=http://s1235.photobucket.com/user/clown_dog/media/IMG_1437_zps20f1a273.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/IMG_1437_zps20f1a273.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

More fun stuffs happening but will write about that later.

:)

Looking forward to summer!

More updated pics. I'm enjoying the 17's apart from smashing everything when I hit bad patches on the New Zealand roads. :)

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[URL=http://s1235.photobucket.com/user/clown_dog/media/4510DE2B-BAD2-4796-9D10-56973CADB630_zpsxnrpajah.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/4510DE2B-BAD2-4796-9D10-56973CADB630_zpsxnrpajah.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Small update... test fitted the side skirts I have. Got them along with the rest of the kit (not pictured) from japan.


It's an evolution bodykit with some mods to the front and rear bumper.


Anyway here are the pics of the skirts.


[URL=http://s1235.photobucket.com/user/clown_dog/media/CE2611E4-E419-42A3-8A81-BA414A7A6489_zps1tix4tk1.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/CE2611E4-E419-42A3-8A81-BA414A7A6489_zps1tix4tk1.jpg[/IMG][/URL]


[URL=http://s1235.photobucket.com/user/clown_dog/media/A47128C8-36B7-4594-96EE-42B0F915DF3C_zps5oq8pth3.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/A47128C8-36B7-4594-96EE-42B0F915DF3C_zps5oq8pth3.jpg[/IMG][/URL]


[URL=http://s1235.photobucket.com/user/clown_dog/media/1011211_10151911293613372_1437768030_n_zps39ded31a.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/1011211_10151911293613372_1437768030_n_zps39ded31a.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Nice :D Finally using it..

Well, a small update.


I’ve had some goodies arrive from Japan land.


First this arrived.


[URL="http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/IMG_4267_zps096de3df.jpg"][IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/IMG_4267_zps096de3df.jpg[/IMG][/URL]


Which contained some facelift tail lights. :)




[URL="http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/IMG_4274_zps3b2e3ef1.jpg"][IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/IMG_4274_zps3b2e3ef1.jpg[/IMG][/URL]


Old vs new


[URL="http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/IMG_4343_zps1366f632.jpg"][IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/IMG_4343_zps1366f632.jpg[/IMG][/URL]




Also my dream wheels arrived.





Lots of stretch haha good on ya Japan.


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Now’s the fun part trying to make them fit.


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That’s it for now.

A couple of minor updates.


Finally moved into a place with a garage.


So now I can work on it more often!


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Finally tried on the rear bumper.


Not a fan of the mesh and holes. Might have to fill those in. (also new exhaust will be happening)


[URL=http://s1235.photobucket.com/user/clown_dog/media/IMG_5176_zps6de37be9.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/IMG_5176_zps6de37be9.jpg[/IMG][/URL]


A big fan of how the front's looking. 


[URL=http://s1235.photobucket.com/user/clown_dog/media/IMG_5183_zpsc137d810.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/clown_dog/IMG_5183_zpsc137d810.jpg[/IMG][/URL]


Still need to cut guards.
weld stuff and one day have a partly completed car :)

Nice!!!!

love the vsxx