sk8r78 03 Matrix XR

sk8r78 · Post by **sk8r78** » Fri Nov 04, 2011 11:05 am

This is the current state of my Matrix last pics prior to wintermode

sk8r78 · Post by **sk8r78** » Fri Nov 04, 2011 11:09 am

Turned my self made STB into a 4 point. Added some Hella Supertones. fresh paint on the engine cover, painted my previously silver AEM CAI to black and added a few Import equipment decals.

sk8r78 · Post by **sk8r78** » Fri Nov 04, 2011 11:12 am

Custom made a grille from an 05 - 08 grille.

sk8r78 · Post by **sk8r78** » Fri Nov 04, 2011 11:15 am

Fresh interior repaint. and removed hard plastic gear indicator and installed OEM Manual shift boot.

sk8r78 · Post by **sk8r78** » Fri Nov 04, 2011 11:19 am

repainted old rims, added rim stripes and custom made (Thanx to Nate at importequipment.com ) wheel brand and model # decals. repainted Calipers gold.

sk8r78 · Post by **sk8r78** » Fri Nov 04, 2011 11:23 am

custom made center caps with IE toyodiablo decals

sk8r78 · Post by **sk8r78** » Fri Nov 04, 2011 11:26 am

TYC taillights are gone, now Tinted OEMs

03VibeOttawa · Post by **03VibeOttawa** » Sat Nov 05, 2011 2:38 am

I'm digging the rear of the car (last pic) the most...niiice.Cemetery photo background?!?!

sk8r78 · Post by **sk8r78** » Sat Nov 05, 2011 3:50 am

Cemetary cuz it was Halloween

sk8r78 · Post by **sk8r78** » Sat Nov 05, 2011 3:52 am

Another angle

sk8r78 · Post by **sk8r78** » Sat Nov 05, 2011 3:53 am

and another

sk8r78 · Post by **sk8r78** » Sat Nov 05, 2011 3:55 am

one from this way

CAMOGIRL · Post by **CAMOGIRL** » Sat Nov 05, 2011 10:59 pm

glad to see I was not the only person photoing my car in a cemetery on halloween! Looks real nice! How did you come up with that color of green for the accents, its so unique!

LarryKingsShoes · Post by **LarryKingsShoes** » Sun Nov 06, 2011 8:16 am

You're the second person from Iowa that I've seen on here in the last two days. Both of you are pretty far west. I don't know of any GenVibe members that are in eastern Iowa. It's awesome to see some Iowa drivers, regardless!Congrats on the nice Matrix. You've done some slick mods. That's an interesting shift knob. It looks like it's a Transformer or something. I just ordered a new shift knob for my '03 GT because I wanted something shorter than the stock knob. I wish more people would post pictures of aftermarket shift knobs because they are oddly fun to look at. They do a lot to spice up the interior.

sk8r78 · Post by **sk8r78** » Sun Nov 06, 2011 9:00 am

The color is Pistachio. I saw it on the shelf in Wal Mart and knew It was what I was gonna go with. I have actually had the interior done for quite a few months, but only recently got the wheels finished. this is actually the 3rd time painting these wheels.This was the last time.and the time before that.

sk8r78 · Post by **sk8r78** » Sun Nov 06, 2011 9:32 am

Yes us Iowans are few and far between. My car is Auto and this was about my only option for an aftermarket shift knob with an overdrive switch, Its a less expensive Chinese knockoff of a Razo brand shift knob that was about $ 100. more I have had it for about 6 years now.

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Mon Nov 07, 2011 3:25 am

Hey! What's up, Chuck? The Trix is lookin' good as always!! Hope you are doing well.

sk8r78 · Post by **sk8r78** » Mon Nov 07, 2011 5:32 am

Hey BrianThanx !Yes, things are going good. My work has changed, I don't go over the road anymore, so Maybe I will be around next time the North Central decides to meet. If your sig. is your car currently, its lookin' good.

A Psycho Martyr · Post by **A Psycho Martyr** » Mon Nov 07, 2011 10:45 am

I wanna make a list of everything I like about this Trix, but nobody wants to read that much.lol Lovin this thing...and good job on the grille hahaa...also...I have an old GT bmx bike that I painted in flat black and that EXACT pistachio color Good choice

Mariachi · Post by **Mariachi** » Mon Nov 07, 2011 10:31 pm

nice mods! Not a fan of the color but big props on uniqueness and making it work. I have asked about a shift knob similar to this one but for Autos w/ OD. nice man

sk8r78 · Post by **sk8r78** » Tue Nov 08, 2011 3:45 am

Here are the details on my car from the ground up. Matrix XR AutoWeather Gaurd pkg, Sport PKG and Sport Plus PKGBuild Date 04/02 Possession date 05/02Where the rubber meets the road, Kuhmo Ecsta AST 225/40/18(Summer) Fuzion HRI 225/45/17 (winter) Wheels, BSA Model 232 18X7.5 40 offset(Summer), Scion TC's !7X7 (winter)Brakes, Front, EBC Dimpled and slotted rotors, Green stuff PadsRear, OEM Drums and shoes, Suspension, Tein S-Techs on Tokico Blues, Progress Rear sway, CL Engineering 4 point front STB,Painted Engine cover Energy Suspension motor mounts (red), AEM CAI (summer), AEM SR (winter)Power Tower Plus Throttlebody spacer.Magnaflow Cat BackHella Supertone horns (German)OEM Headlights painted Black and BlueBatmobile Smoked Reflector overlays Silverstar Highs, Lows and front Turns. Nokya 3500 yellow Fogs, with IE yellow fog overlays,Smoked/Tinted OEM Taillights Polarg Red Turns in the rearIE "Matrix" 3rd Brakelight overlayShaved Emblems and Toyota Logo painted BlackAVS Aero Shades, Vent Visors, Windflector and CarflectorCL Engineering Custom Grille, and SplittersCustom painted Dash, Window control and lock panels and Door cups. Aftermarket Shift lever and OEM Manual Shift bootUpgraded form OEM CD player to OEM CD/Cassette Player with custom painted faceUpgraded from OEM 03 Instrument Cluster to OEM 04 Instrument ClusterCL Engineering Accelerator, Brake and Dead pedals

NascarXprt · Post by **NascarXprt** » Wed Nov 09, 2011 3:20 am

Still looks good sk8 how much does the 4-pt help on rigidity on the front?

sk8r78 · Post by **sk8r78** » Wed Nov 09, 2011 5:01 am

It always was pretty stiff as just the STB but I would say it is pretty stout now.It is made from Sch 40 SS pipe but it's lighter than I expected.I have been mulling over some gussets for it, which would probably be just decorative .

Persephone · Post by **Persephone** » Wed Nov 09, 2011 11:54 am

Mapleton!!! You're so close to me. That's crazy. lol I love your Matrix. And the pistachio!! It makes me wanna eat it!!P.S. LarryKingsShoes, you are lucky to live in Eastern Iowa. It's much more beautiful than here. lol

sk8r78 · Post by **sk8r78** » Thu Nov 10, 2011 10:26 am

Wintermode has begun. Stage 1 Scion Tc's painted Harbour Blue

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