so expensive meh? my place auto to manual conversion only cost 1.5k. that is include auto traded in, get manual gb, workmanship, warranty too.
remember you need to do endorsement oh.. if not, it's not legal de.

hi guys,
wow, new thread liao

anyway, finally finished DIY my skirtings liao. Some photos to share.
i think now unique already, at least hehee
those of u in melaka if see my car, honk n wave la haha
as can see, original parts i bought used la, so it was blue. i respray myself (over budget now to send for professional spray paint) but i think not too bad la, at least same color, lol. the rivet holes, no choice lor for now, when someday i send for pro-spray then only i ask them mudgard one shot la.
also, now the car with skirtings make the wheels appear very small so, it will be the next "appearance" upgrade for me on the list. i think 15" at least is a must...

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Added on June 22, 2009, 9:14 ama question. lately my car when driving, got a very faint "thud thud thud..." sound. i think its from engine bay.
i already send for 2nd alignment/balancing to see if they are from tyres, but they are not. the rear tyre got uneven thread wear, which i know will happen la (coz my rear arm got problem) but dunno why this sound still happening. and the thud thud thud sound ALMOST follow the engine speed, or maybe car's speed. even if i cruising and change to free gear, i can hear it. but if car is not moving (no gear) and i press the pedal, i cant hear this thud thud sound. wat do u guys think is causing it? it is a very low, faint sound la... very sian...

This post has been edited by masao343: Jun 22 2009, 09:14 AM

congrats on your skirting installation... unbelievable DIY .. kekeke.. btw, did you spray clear lacquer?
15" is great.

This post has been edited by wailup: Jun 22 2009, 10:16 AM

thanks yes, i sprayed with clear acrylic paint only, but i think not thick enuf, coz not shiny enough la.
ran out of clear spray midway so that's why haha paiseh. maybe will buy another can this weekend and spray it, can also rite?
i just worried later got "wrinkle" when i spray again, will it?

This post has been edited by masao343: Jun 22 2009, 10:32 AM

wrinkle ah.. i think, if do it smoothly, wont get wrinkle de..
i myself also DIY my new spoiler.. bought the tinspray, by DPI. color really match up. but i din put lacquer, so it's not so shiny.. later, will get the lacquer and spray it.. but hoh.. didnt put putty, many ugly joints..

oh another DIY buddy how does ur spoiler look like? got pics, can share?
yeah, i was also using the DPI paint for proton cars... rm17.90 from Ace Hardware.
the clear coat i use normal ones from hardware stores lor, rm8 only. called Acrylic clear coat, this one can also rite?
total i used 2 DPI sprays for all 3 sides of skirting + side mirrors both sides. i think still got remain some for future patch/cover-up use.
u are right, without proper clear coat, now the skirtings dont shine the same as the rest of the car. i think this weekend surely i will be tempted to respray the clear coats lor, unless i damn busy with other things la.
btw, what do u mean with "putty" ? it cause ugly joints? sorry i dun understand some of the terms la, i noob only

wahh nais skirt!

I was wondering how much I can sell my Wira Sedan ’93.

rm5000 lolx....

that is super low

thanks the side skirts are mazda3 type, while the rear skirt is evo IV.
the front lips still using putra type, now looks too "high" compared to the side n rear, haha

TAKE PIC..whole side....i wan see

can ar

fuhyoo diy sifoo
sifoo also in melaka ah?
when want come out yumcha wif me?

putty means fiber to cover lubang, holes, screw heads, rivet heads, etc.
make the surface smooth like baby bottom

oh sure, after work today i take 1-2 show u what i mean la, coz the front lips now feel too high liao (last time front lips was the lowest)

sifu, thank you for your explanation. so now my spoiler looks very ugly from near.. but from far.. the finishing looks ok..
later lunch, i go take my spoiler photo and show show lo..

eh pls dun call me sifoo, coz i damn newbie ok, i DIY due to budget
yumcha? must get permission from lou poh first, must fill up form, declaration of number of females attending, etc
eh that putty thing, can buy from somewhere or not ah? actually i thought of patching the rivet holes before spraying, but lack of patience, i sprayed ahead already LOL

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Added on June 22, 2009, 11:25 amgreat, i also curious to see your DIY works
thanks for sharing. actually spoiler MAY be in my "appearance" upgrade list also, but after the rims/wheels la

This post has been edited by masao343: Jun 22 2009, 11:25 AM

uh.. my upgrade list.
SPORT RIM ---> BODYKIT ---> GT WING ---> ENGINE ---> SPOILER ----> FRONT BUMPER(B4 CNY)

wow, means u already have sport rims, bodykits, GT wings, engine all completed?
eh, what's wrong with ur front bumper rite now ah? got pics?

yah.. pour in money to my wira aeroback.. loupoh keep nagging, use the money on vacation better.. i say, car not nice, no dare to bring you out. haahaha..
the front bumper now is still the original one. but because of the 4g93t side mount intercooler... i was forced to cut off some bits of the bumper (inner) and take out the spotlight la, and also fender light. for the CAI, drilled a hole.. and it seems, very weak liao..
1 week ago, i went to bangi, drive 180kmh, and then my previously installed mivec front lip cracked at the joint area.. sien.. wanna go for others liao.. maybe lancer original ones can fit in nicely along with my IC.

lemme write this into my notebook so i can use in future when lou poh nags why i spend on car
but dunno what will happen when i say tat must try n see, haha...

oh, ur bumper really sounded like in need of changing liao. change to nissan s15 bumper la, hehe, find it very nice, and very unique (so far only seen in catalogue, not in streets yet?). but dunno suitable for your engine bay or not, coz u got IC and all... hv u got any designs in mind already?


This post has been edited by masao343: Jun 22 2009, 12:17 PM