Paint and Bodywork Archives

Project FR-S, Improving the Aero Balance with Verus Engineering and Victory Function

Posted on June 7, 2022
byMike Kojima

When driving Project FR-S on the track we had noticed that although the car had excellent handling in general, it had understeer in high-speed turns. We also noticed in pictures…

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The Best of 2021, #2: Project 987.2 Cayman S, Aero Install With Verus Engineering

Posted on December 30, 2021December 30, 2021
byMike Kojima

In our last edition of Project 987.2 Porsche Cayman S, we discussed the components from Verus Engineering that we would be using to get an honest 1000 lbs of downforce at…

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Project Tundra, Game Changing Lights With Turner LED’s

Posted on December 20, 2021December 21, 2021
byMike Kojima

Our Tundra was badly in need of help in the lighting department. Being 11 years old, the factory lights were definitely old technology and low-end being run-of-the-mill halogen instead of…

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Project IS-F gets an Amazing Facelift with Wicked Auto Detailing

Posted on November 21, 2021
byMike Kojima

Even though we take pretty good care of Project IS-F, it is a daily driver and 10 years of daily driving had taken a toll on its looks. The Lexas…

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Project 987.2 Porsche Cayman S, Getting 1000 lbs of Downforce with Verus Engineering!

Posted on December 14, 2020January 3, 2021
byMike Kojima

If you have been following our Porsche Cayman project, you know we have meticulously built the car with some of the best parts to make a great track machine. The…

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Project IS-F, Restoring the Factory Brembo Calipers with West Coast Calipers

Posted on August 26, 2020
byMike Kojima

Project IS-F is a daily driver. It is garaged and well taken care of but it is subjected to daily use and is parked outside during the day. One day…

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Project SC300 Road Racer: Part 25 – WIDEST IS BESTEST!

Posted on November 10, 2019November 10, 2019
byErik Jacobs

When we left the SC300 just about the entire KBD body kit was installed. Now we’re in the home stretch! Rear quarters, side skirts and done, right? I hope so.…

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Project SC300 Road Racer: Part 24 – Wider-er is better-er!

Posted on October 8, 2019
byErik Jacobs

Project SC300 Road Racer: Part 24 – Wider-er is better-er! by Erik Jacobs When we left the SC300 I was throwing up in my mouth watching large chunks of the…

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Project C7 Corvette Stingray Saving the Airdam With ProTEKt

Posted on September 27, 2019
byMike Kojima

Although our GM Performance carbon fiber airdam looks awesome and it is integrated into the cars belly pan so it works well, it has a problem. The problem is that…

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Project SC300 Road Racer: Part 23 – Wider is better! Getting Clearance with a Wide Body Kit.

Posted on September 9, 2019
byErik Jacobs

Project SC300 Road Racer: Part 23 – Wider is better! by Erik Jacobs We had brakes, we had suspension, we had refreshed hubs, and we had a scary, twitchy car…

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Tech

Product Test: Chipex Paint Chip Repair System

Posted on June 29, 2018July 10, 2018
byAinsley Jacobs

Product Test: Chipex Paint Chip Repair System by Ainsley Jacobs When my C-package 1993 Mazda Miata was totaled in a head-on collision (caused by another driver on the wrong side…

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Project SR E30: Part 4 – Driveshaft, Fuel System and Paint

Posted on March 26, 2018July 25, 2018
byNikita Rushmanov

In the last installment of the E30 chronicles, we finished up the intercooler system. In this chapter, we will be addressing the driveshaft and the fuel system. By the end…

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Project Corvette Stingray C7 Z51: Body Modification

Posted on October 30, 2017July 2, 2018
byMike Kojima

Project Corvette Stingray C7 Z51: Body Modification by Mike Kojima In typical MotoIQ fashion, up to now, we have been working on Project C7 Corvette Stingray’s hard parts and underpinnings. Now it’s…

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Project V8 RX-7: Wheel, Brake and Tire 3 PART MEGAPOST! Part 3 – The Wheels and Tires Meet the Brakes and Body Kit

Posted on July 8, 2015March 16, 2021
byJeff Naeyaert

In Part 1 of our Wheel, Brake and Tire miniseries, we ordered a set of SSR Professor SP4 wheels for our RX-7 from Tanabe and were patiently enduring the two…

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Project SEMA Scion Tuner Challenge FR-S, Working on the Cosmetics

Posted on March 18, 2015July 3, 2018
byMike Kojima

Project SEMA Scion Tuner Challenge FR-S, Working on the Cosmetics by Mike Kojima In our previous installments of Project SEMA Scion Tuner Challenge FR-S we have been working on getting the…

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Protect your FR-S Airdam with Protekt Skidplates!

Posted on October 28, 2014July 3, 2018
byMike Kojima

Protect your FR-S Airdam with Protekt Skidplates! by Mike Kojima No matter how careful you are, you will do it eventually. We have done it plenty of times. Modern high…

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Project V8 RX-7: Part 14 – Going Wide with Rocket Bunny’s new FD3S Widebody Aero Kit

Posted on August 22, 2014September 16, 2019
byJeff Naeyaert

Project V8 RX-7: Part 14 – Going Wide with Rocket Bunny’s new FD3S Widebody Aero Kit by Jeff Naeyaert If you follow us on our Instagram or Facebook page (and if…

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Project FR-S: Rocking Functional Aero from Kognition, Afterhours Automtoive and Seibon

Posted on October 29, 2013July 2, 2018
byMike Kojima

Project FR-S: Rocking Functional Aero from Kognition, Afterhours Automotive and Seibon by Mike Kojima As the SEMA Show approached, we knew we had to do something a bit different. We…

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Project DBA R35 Nissan GT-R

Posted on June 25, 2013July 3, 2018
byMike Kojima

Project DBA R35 Nissan GT-R By Mike Kojima Our Project GT-R was originally going to be an early 2009 CBA model. We had acquired a low mileage first generation CBA…

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Tech

Industry Insider – Seibon Carbon

Posted on February 17, 2013July 3, 2018
byMike Kojima

Industry Insider- Seibon Carbon By Mike Kojima Seibon Carbon is what we are defining as a second wave Asian performance parts company. A few years ago, our booming performance…

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Paintless Dent Repair

Posted on March 16, 2009July 4, 2018
byMike Kojima

Every dent is different. This time Jeff used a rubber mallet to do the final tweaking If you are into cars, it's inevitable that your nice shiny new ride will…

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Getting rid of the Bling to Give it Some Sting, Project Mistubishi EVO VIII

Posted on March 15, 2009July 4, 2018
byMike Kojima

From the second we first drove an EVO VI on loan from Mitsubishi 8 years ago, we have been in love with the EVO series of cars. The small relatively light 4-Door sedan…