Then And Now

MazdaTom · Postby **MazdaTom** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 9:14

Here's my car as it was when we bought it used in 2005.

And the interior:

And the engine bay:

And now this is how the car looks:

Interior:

Engine bay:

Still a few things to come in the future.

tsx_guy · Postby **tsx_guy** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 9:14

that is really cool that you took the time to to do a before set of pics....really helps us see what you have really done.
there is a lot of work you put into this, that is not seen unless you can view the base line....nice job on the final results.
So many times people get a little carried away and end up riceing out their cars. You on the other hand have made
some very tasteful changes while still managing to keep the car looking clean.

As a fellow member who is just starting but hopes to do the same, I can appreciate what you have done. very nice.

tsx_guy · Postby **tsx_guy** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 9:14

looks like I scared everyone away...sorry mazdatom. [img]http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif[/img]

MazdaTom · Postby **MazdaTom** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 9:14

What can I say, I'm like a Japanese tourist. I take pictures of all kinds of stuff. What I've shared here doesn't even scratch the surface of the pictures of my car. And my last car (1992 Saturn SC that I autoxed), I had probably a couple hundred pics of it too.

I'm sure when I look back in several years, it will be well worth it.

tsx_guy · Postby **tsx_guy** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 9:14

those guages above your deck look sweet!

LM · Postby LM » Sun Sep 23, 2007 9:14

What can I say that Guido hasn't already said? Those are some real classy mods dude...very nice... [img]http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.gif[/img]

tsx_guy · Postby **tsx_guy** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 9:14

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Lightnin McQueen @ Sep 23 2007, 06:26 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=968]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

What can I say that Guido hasn't already said? Those are some real classy mods dude...very nice... [img]http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.gif[/img][/b]

Lee, the man of few words..... [img]http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]

Colombia28 · Postby **Colombia28** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 9:14

Car looks great Tom!

MazdaTom · Postby **MazdaTom** » Sun Sep 23, 2007 9:14

Thanks guys.

m3maximation · Postby **m3maximation** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 9:14

ive got a really dumb question.

i see your intake is wrapped in some cooling something or other--

i have a fujita f5 CAI, would that make a difference at all with my car?

and what exactly is it wrapped in? [img]http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/d2c457f.gif[/img]

MazdaTom · Postby **MazdaTom** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 9:14

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (m3maximation @ Sep 25 2007, 12:20 AM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=1474]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

ive got a really dumb question.

i see your intake is wrapped in some cooling something or other--
i have a fujita f5 CAI, would that make a difference at all with my car?

and what exactly is it wrapped in? [img]http://coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/d2c457f.gif[/img][/b]

Hey, sorry I didn't get back to you on this.

The intake is wrapped in an insulated, reflective sun shade (like for your windshield). Picked it up at Wal-Mart for less than $10. Does it work? Don't really know, the principle of the wrap is sound so it certainly shouldn't hurt.

MazdaTom · Postby **MazdaTom** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:14

UPDATE:
Current exterior:

Current engine bay:

Huzer21 · Postby **Huzer21** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:14

You, sir, have a clean engine bay.

jdmsp · Postby **jdmsp** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:14

I see some dirt! lol jk very nice!

MazdaTom · Postby **MazdaTom** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:14

The funny thing is, I really don't even clean it all that much. I'll spray it with some Simple Green and hose it down when I wash the car in the summer but even now it's pretty clean and it hasn't been washed in months.

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