my build

[sevsev]

This is what I've been up to over the winter

New suspension, custom interior stuff, bodywork and paint, and misc little things, anyways pics explain better

New suspension
Yep, air ride, this is one of the front struts from easystreet

Tank and compressors, working on trunk layout

Beauty panel made from half inch mdf

Mess of struts and other stuff

Tank plumbed

Install day

Fronts in, it goes a bit low

Rears in and then rear fenders rolled so i can roll all down

Trunk setup

Custom interior stuff
I choose a nice red micro suede to use to wrap, cause it was so stretchable. center peices wrapped

Couple of the pillars

Bought some extra seat skins to do custom inserts, only one complete seat upper and lower done yet

Headliner, center, and pillars all in, handles still need to be painted and visors done

Center with switchbox

Autometer civic pillar pod getting molded into the stock bezel

Isn't perfect but good for my first time I think

Not pictures of everything but most of it. I have other things to come along with picturess and videos. Goes in for bodywork and paint next week, shaving the front bumper holes, shaving the hatch, have a train horn waiting to go in, seats need to get finished, gauge bezel needs to go in. That's all for now though Some thanks to ENTENSE on the mazda forums for answering lots of questions about the easystreet struts, and Aitch from toronto protege for info on interior work

 

[sevsev]

first video messing around, quick clip

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsRaIKkBoWM

absence of my lip is cause i dragged it off last week

BODYSHOP PICS
I pick it up on sat

 

[kickniteasy]

good stuff, I like the micro suede a lot.

what size rims are those? They look tiny, maybe it's just because the car's so low.

 

[miss_steele_msp]

I like the interior. Different. the p5 looks weird sitting that low.

 

[meinp5]

lookin good...subin for updates.

 

[clicknext]

Damn, I hope that suspension is adjustable or you'll have to avoid speed bumps like the plague?

 

[Lord_Zath]

looks really nice

 

[THE Phen]

How many way adjustable is it? Just curious, but what sized lines are you running? I used to help a guy do air rides and hydraulics, so I'm interested in seeing yours. Looking sweet!

 

[NVP5White]

I am realling diggin the suade. I've been looking for ways to incorprate matte surfaces into my life...this is an inersting option for the upper dash. Could you do something like the suade with concave curves? Did you use spray adhesive or just stretch it?

 

[k-lea]

s00b.

this looks killAR.

 

[kudakev615]

that wagon dumped looks HOTT. cant wait to see it outta the bodyshop.

 

[Witchdoktor]

effin awesome!

 

[99 Pro]

effin awesome!

I concur. (headbang)

 

[Akaveli]

So sick wit it!

 

[Dpwhitehead1]

very nice. i love those air struts..just tons of freakin weight..or i'd be getting them.

 

[sevsev]

Thanks

what size rims are those? They look tiny, maybe it's just because the car's so low.

Their 17's, I love my rims but I hate how the style makes them look tiny at most angles. My next change after all this is 18's, but that's probably next year

How many way adjustable is it? Just curious, but what sized lines are you running?

I can adjust each wheel independantly, front-back, or all, height depends on the amount of air in the bag. The shocks are 9-way adjustable dampening. 1/2" lines, 1/2" fills for the front and 3/8" for the rear fill and all dumps

Could you do something like the suade with concave curves? Did you use spray adhesive or just stretch it?

Lots and lots of spray adhesive (3m super 77 to be exact), my basement floor is going to be sticky for a long time. I'm hoping it'll all hold up fine in the summer heat

very nice. i love those air struts..just tons of freakin weight..or i'd be getting them.

I think the struts themselves are lighter than a shock and spring strut but the weight in the trunk is definitely a lot, there is much lighter setups, but I like fast filling and lots of playtime

At only 120psi I can hop the rear off the ground a good 2" and also dog leg (one back wheel in the air) I'll put some vids up later

 

[D-rock240]

Damn, sweet ride! +1 for the interior, very unique. Awesome suspension too (cool)

 

[katsmp3]

how the hell do you navigate a speed bump

 

[macklum]

how the hell do you navigate a speed bump

Pump it up ,lots of clearance then . That car is going to be sweet .cant wait to see it done

 

[sevsev]

Pump it up ,lots of clearance then . That car is going to be sweet .cant wait to see it done

Thanks for the seat skins, you can see they're being put to good use