My Black ZX5

[ZX2_racer]

Here's the typical to-do list on a black mk1.5.
Wheels (check)
Drop (check)
Tint
Black Housing Headlamps
ST Bezel with stock grill
Tinted Tails
Blacked out or shaved emblems

Your on the right track. And to give you an idea of how nice the blk/blk front looks:

[Monkey-Gein]

pictars oh, now it's on

you forgot bout side markers and i swear, paint the mirrors gloss black. i also took some flat black and shot my condenser.
mud flaps are optional.... i'd like to get a black emblem overlay.

[Patalrob]

When did you do your corner lens there Ryan? Just did mine last week.

[ZX2_racer]

Rob- I painted them a while ago. Did a horrible job on them though. I didn't clean all the wax off so it's fish-eyed a bit, lol. I plan on getting some cheap ebay ones later this year and painting over them again.

[Monkey-Gein]

i got some orange ones you can have for cheap

[MNiceGuy]

Looking goof guys! I like! My next move is the ST bezel through Steve. For headlights I'm not sure whether I would black out the OEM ones or buy the projectors.

[ZX2_racer]

^Good step. I think the ST grill runs ya about 75 bucks, but it looks sick

[Forbidn]

I Spotted You At Pizza Hut In Lakeville Yesterday I Live Right Across The Freeway lol

[MNiceGuy]

I Spotted You At Pizza Hut In Lakeville Yesterday I Live Right Across The Freeway lol

You're right I was there!! I stopped on my way back from Fleet Farm

[Stilz]

Here's the typical to-do list on a black mk1.5.
Wheels (check)
Drop (check)
Tint
Black Housing Headlamps
ST Bezel with stock grill
Tinted Tails
Blacked out or shaved emblems

Your on the right track. And to give you an idea of how nice the blk/blk front looks:

Because you TOTALLY have to copy everyone else to be accepted. Do whatever you want, however you want.

[Forbidn]

I Spotted You At Pizza Hut In Lakeville Yesterday I Live Right Across The Freeway lol

You're right I was there!! I stopped on my way back from Fleet Farm

Car looked good! The bumper was eye-catching but not in a bad way... you should do the whole car flat black

[MNiceGuy]

I was thinking about just that after I got the new bumper cover on and stood back for a good look. I'll admit I was really starting to convince myself but the only thing, other than lack of funding for a complete re-spray, is that I think the flat black scene is just a tad too gimicky for me. Even though it has technically been around for a long time in the hot rod scene, I think flat black on a modern car will go the way of spinners, altezza taillights, and Crystal Pepsi.

[Monkey-Gein]

i loved crystal pepsi. i wish i had a time machine. go back and get some crystal pepsi and texas grill fritos.....

[MNiceGuy]

I liked Crystal Pepsi too! There were chips from around the same time called Pizzarias that were 1000 times better than Doritos. So if you get that time machine someday I'll need a couple favors if you land in the late 80's/early 90's:

1. 20 bags of Pizzarias
2. 1 case Crystal Pepsi
3. $10,000 worth of eBay

Thanks

CAR UPDATE:

My Focus is back at the dealership again for their third attempt to nail down the engine ticking. I'm not complaining though because they're being really good about it and they gave me an '08 Focus to drive in the meantime. They're thinking now that it's either the intake manifold (there are moving parts in there?) or a connecting rod

Also, I went up to Tousley and picked up some SVT brakes. Goodbye worn pads and wibbly-wobbly rotors!!!!!

[Monkey-Gein]

The texas grill Fritos had grill marks on them. They remind me of summer, when we used to fire up the barbecue and throw down some Fritos. I can still see my dad with the apron on. Better flip that Frito, dad, you know how I like it.

i hope they get it this time, you should upgrade their fly by wire in the 08.....

there are moving parts in the intake mani. can't remember what they are called. they're like little flaps hookewd up to some vacuum thig behind the TB. when does the ticking happen? how offten? like with the motor?