The interior mods started with the GT350 knob which I much preferred over the GT knob. While I was at it, I ended up picking up the shift boot, trim, and cup holder trim off a GT350 parts car to start. I have a GT350 radio bezel, ac vents, and speedometer trim on the way as well.
I much prefer...
I was originally going to save up for a set of the SVE 350r wheels in graphite and wrap them in Michelin pilot 4s but came across a set of performance pack wheels on facebook and wrapped them in Firestone Indy 500s. Love the look! And much improved handling and gripping over the stock 18's...
Next up were the Ford Performance hoot struts and performance pack strut tower brace. No noticeable differences from the tower brace but a nice touch up to the engine bay.
That same weekend I upgraded sync for the first time in the car's life (was version 1.0) and installed the usb adapter to use Apple carplay. A must for her to have maps on the screen while she's driving - especially with a manual. In my opinion, it completely transforms the infotainment system...
First up was an interior and exterior deep clean, paint decontamination, paint correction, and sealant/wax coating. The paint was scratched and swirled as expected, but corrected out great and the metallic blue is awesome. My process and a few pics:
- Obsessed Garage decon soap
- Optimum Clay...
So I have to preface this build thread with the fact that the intent behind getting this car was for my wife and I to enjoy a "fun car" before kids enter the picture in a few years. We both have the flexibility of working from home and now was the best time for us to trade in her lousy Mazda...