Kirk's Ride...

[djomlas]

that would be a perfect boxster if the lights were stock (the oem red/smoke) and rest of the body parts painted...i dont see why you didnt paint those, reminds me of the kids running around with unpainted body pars on cars that cant afford to paint it (unless thats the reason, you ran out of money hehehe)

[carguy]

I like the car, well done! Like many, not crazy about the rear lights, think it takes the sophistication down a notch, but overall the car certainly gathers attention and looks nicely put together.

I actually like the unpainted hood and side scoops. The overall two-tone effect is different from all the other silver Boxsters out there, and looks good.

[Kirk]

Originally Posted by djomlas

i dont see why you didnt paint those, reminds me of the kids running around with unpainted body pars on cars

See you hit on it there djomlas... I'm just a kid. 37 yrs old, but still definitely a kid! Clearly you just don't get "it". Pick up any modified car magazine - Modified, D Sport, Sport Compact Car, and you'll see a LOT of cars sporting unpainted carbon fiber bits, especially hoods. It's a look, a new look. Take a look at the new Taurus and Prius and you'll see the same kind of tail lights too. Again, it's a look - a newer look.

Actually the carbon fiber hood is painted. The carbon fiber is covered with several layers of clear epoxy and/or clear coat. I bet the paint alone is 1/8" thick! But it's painted with a UV resistant material to keep it looking clear. It's actually produced and meant to be left clear like that... Clearly the manufacturer gets "it".

[kabel]

Kirk the car does looks nice in that last set of pics, and it appears as though your really enjoying it, and that's very cool. I'm jumping on the band-wagon IMO the carbon fiber (hoods) and altezza lights are so five years ago. The fact that the car manufacturers are offering such "looks" now clearly indicates the trend has passed

[Kirk]

Originally Posted by kabel

The fact that the car manufacturers are offering such "looks" now clearly indicates the trend has passed

Hahaha... very good point! It is pretty sad to compare the looks of my car to a Taurus or Prius!!! The truly hot look now is what they call the VIP look - a sleek looking car with an extreme drop, obscenely negative camber on the wheels, and chrome, deep dish rims. Nice look IMO, but the extreme drop is not real practical for a driven car. So I stuck with the dated, but more practical boy racer look.

[blinkwatt]

Darn Kirk,your making your ride one of a kind.

I'm with you on the carbon fiber parts,I kinda like it. I would buy;carbon fiber mirrors,hood,side intakes and rear trunk rear spoiler.

Does the driver side intake actually make a difference in the intake system?

[Kirk]

Originally Posted by blinkwatt

Does the driver side intake actually make a difference in the intake system?

Ram air systems typically only work at illegal speeds 100+ mph. It should make a difference though at speeds along those lines. I know that a very similar system on my motorcycle had a measurable affect on the intake air pressure, even at more sane speeds.

The passenger side intake has a fan behind it for engine compartment cooling and it does suck in. So the scoop on that side should have a positive affect.

[SoCalKen]

That is a way cool ride. The carbon fiber hood looks good, in practical terms what's the point in having it if you are going to paint it, you're not doing it for weight purposes. Oh, and the school girl photos are great also.
I wish I had the free time you have!
Ken

[boxs2000]

The truly hot look now is what they call the VIP look - a sleek looking car with an extreme drop, obscenely negative camber on the wheels, and chrome, deep dish rims. Nice look IMO, but the extreme drop is not real practical for a driven car. So I stuck with the dated, but more practical boy racer look. [/QUOTE]

Ok I know you guys are gonna make fun of my old self because I need help clarifying this term. "VIP" look I though referred to 4 door sedans usually Japanese like Lexus, Nissan etc. I though this term originated with the Japanese car culture (VIP magazine and tuners, WALD, SPOON, HKS etc. ) were customizing their cars to compete with the likes of AMG, M, and other high price European makers and tuners.

[Stunin_Stud]

Kirk dont mind the criticism too much, these guys all have good taste and your no exception. Its brave to experiment and yours yielded good results. You car looks very unique. Love the gemballa sides and rear, it ties in the gt3 front well. The car looks very futuristic. You should take it to some shows. The back reminds me of terminator for some reason but its nice. If you get bored of the lights there are other LED alternatives out there.

I see your going for the modern interpretation of the speedster. Going along with your two tone you should consider black or carbon mirror covers ( in trend now) and covering your windshied frame with black vinly( or paint it) I have seen it and looks good ( S2000 has it too).

Overall your car will be a fine example that will be sure to show up on a google search under crazy boxtser or end up on a kids wall.

enjoy!


-Nick

[Stunin_Stud]

oops I just realized you have what looks like carbon mirror cover already. I guess I looked at your early pics.

again one of the nicest 986 on the forum.


-Nick