Notorious M.K.3.
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I guess this is how you make a perfect car better....
Now I guess you'll have Beauty AND the Beast.
Now I guess you'll have Beauty AND the Beast.
Let me explain my comment just so you know I'm not blowing smoke up your arse.... Lol.
I think everyone familiar with you and your car will agree on this... NTORIOUS is one if those cars that lived up to its name. I use your car as a benchmark because it has been the epitome of what most have in mind when they start. Having never seen it other than electronically I can't comment on flaws, but the thoughtfulness of the build shows.
Mk3's aren't the super super sports car like a mkiv is envisioned, but I can't think of anyone who would bad mouth your car when sitting beside it. The car just suits itself, if you know what I mean.
My car will be done when I consider it on a par with yours.
... Now add that to the fact that you present yourself here with such a "classy" attitude and I think that's why we all respect you as well as the car. After all... In the end, all our cars are mk3's. it's how we put them together that makes them so remarkable.
Your car was what started me with mine.
I think everyone familiar with you and your car will agree on this... NTORIOUS is one if those cars that lived up to its name. I use your car as a benchmark because it has been the epitome of what most have in mind when they start. Having never seen it other than electronically I can't comment on flaws, but the thoughtfulness of the build shows.
Mk3's aren't the super super sports car like a mkiv is envisioned, but I can't think of anyone who would bad mouth your car when sitting beside it. The car just suits itself, if you know what I mean.
My car will be done when I consider it on a par with yours.
... Now add that to the fact that you present yourself here with such a "classy" attitude and I think that's why we all respect you as well as the car. After all... In the end, all our cars are mk3's. it's how we put them together that makes them so remarkable.
Your car was what started me with mine.
Grandavi;1947076 said:
1jz-Rolla;1947082 said:^^^ All I hear above is "you had me at hello"
.............and I totally agree. Your car is well known enough around the world Rodel to be considered a benchmark. and a tasteful one at that.
Keep the updates rolling!
Cheers
Thank you for positive words, gentlemen. It's flattering that fellow hobbyists are influenced by NTORIOS. On the flip side, many of my styling and performance implementations come from you guys. There are still many things to improve upon.
"World Class." Let's do it!
More updates to come.
Highly agree with Grandavi, after I got my MK3 and joined this forum then I saw your car in the post your supra thread I instantly fell in love with it. It's so clean I could feel that you pay attention to detail every little bit of the body and lip kit, etc. sets it off and flows together. I am not saying everyone else MK3 is crap but yours burned into my memory every time I stand back and stare at my MK3, which is every time I am near it, I envision it to look similar or be inspired by yours; however, I don't want to do that either because it won't feel as special to me as it would if it entirely was modded to my taste then again it's not impossible for 2 people to have the same or similar taste. I do also love the classy and modest attitude you have it invites us to chat with you without thinking, "I hope this guy isn't a douchebag".
I'm sure this new bumper styling will get mixed feedback.
Old and busted OEM bumper with grill that has been cut out + Abflug Lip
S2 airguide
The airguide was massaged/trimmed so that it fits perfectly.
Molding in S2 airguide
Modified the Abflug lip to S2 style by chopping the side burns. Also, the parts that overlap the bumper were chopped off for a cleaner look.
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The round tunnels for projector lights.
Primed.
The backside
End result
Pardon the picture quality for now.
Old and busted OEM bumper with grill that has been cut out + Abflug Lip
S2 airguide
The airguide was massaged/trimmed so that it fits perfectly.
Molding in S2 airguide
Modified the Abflug lip to S2 style by chopping the side burns. Also, the parts that overlap the bumper were chopped off for a cleaner look.
The round tunnels for projector lights.
Primed.
The backside
End result
Pardon the picture quality for now.
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Very different! I like the combo of S2 airguide and abflug lip, interested to see more pics of the whole car in balance when its rolling again.
What's the plan with the projector beams? Will they be on a separate switch, or wired in with the headlights?
What's the plan with the projector beams? Will they be on a separate switch, or wired in with the headlights?
Beautifully done. The projectors aren't my thing but the way they are moulded looks phenomenal. You would never know it wasn't original.
AbsoluteSpeed;1947342 said:
Thank you. We each have our tastes, which is a good thing.
1jz-Rolla;1947320 said:
The Greddy bumper and oem bumper/airguide front ends have become very popular, so I wanted to have something unique. The center lights will be wired up independently of the headlights and foglights.
I will have more pics taken at different angles shortly.
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I have not begun my project yet that won't be for awhile lol. First to come is the 2jzge-t swap and my mind is turning into scrambled eggs from reading up on it.rodel;1947316 said:
Engine bay looks awesome, car looks beautiful.... I read everybody comments and i agree on what they said rodel your car stands on its own and its true your car is know all over and that's a good thing very few people tackle the MKIII they just go the MKIV (don't get wrong its a awesome car) but seeing your car people actually want to build a MKIII. I for one every time I see your car :love: wished I still had a MKIII and build it to look as "classy" and awesome like yours.
Thanks for posting the pics of the fuel lines as I am going to be starting mine soon
Are the ends of the hardlines flared or do you use the screw on compression fittings with the olives?
Everything is looking great, keep up the good work its giving me some inspiration!
Are the ends of the hardlines flared or do you use the screw on compression fittings with the olives?
Everything is looking great, keep up the good work its giving me some inspiration!