MafiaMike's xB's Makeover

[mafiamike]

Okay, so after one install party, a few weeks of bondo and sanding in my spare time, and an entire weekend with only 3 hours of sleep (between 9 am Friday and the car show on Sunday) I'm finally done with all my projects. I took on an insane workload to complete in basically one weekend...but I'm really happy with the results. I know this isn't really anyone else's style...but I love it! :loveit:
Nothing was done professionally...it was all done in my garage or driveway (and Kendal's workshop) Most of it was done in close to or sub-freezing temperatures, which sucked!

I would like to thank our former OSB (Ryan, firstkingofbeer) for helping my out so much this weekend! He was a major help and I wouldn't have gotten it done at all without him, not even if I didn't sleep those three hours. I'd also like to thank my girlfriend (Niki) for staying up and holding a shop light until dawn on Sunday morning so I could see to get it put back together in time for the car show. Thanks to Robert, Vaughn, Barry, Kendall, and Tim for showing up and helping out at the install party.

Here's what has been done.

Pillars and the panel under the center console have been bondoed and sanded.
Speedometer cover has been molded.
Along with all the little interior pieces, they have been painted with Scion's own "Absolutely Red."
Headliner rewrapped in black fur.
Hatch panel wrapped in black fur.
The oh shit handles, dome light housing, and body hardware holding the headliner have been repainted with Krylon Fusion in black to match the headliner.
2 LEDs per oh shit handle have been wired to the dome light to illuminate the headliner ("off," "on," or "doors," and yes, they dim).
The stock rear-view mirror has been replaced with a 5 panel mirror...I can see out both front side windows without turning my neck now! No blind spots.
The visors have been removed.
The speedometer face has been replaced, another Mafia Mike original.
My Public Adress system has been relocated from the cubby hole in the dash and mounted in the glove box.
Underbody LEDs have been removed.
LEDs in cupholders and air vents controlled by dash switch. The cupholder LEDs have their own switch under the hand brake, but the main switch must be on first.
Cold Cathodes under the dash and front seats, controlled by dash switch.
Amplifier cooling fans have been re-wired to "ACC" so they come on when I start the car.
Cold Cathodes to illuminate headlight housing, grills, and engine bay. Controlled by toggle switch under hood. Hardwired to battery so I don't have to leave my keys in the car to leave them on.
Ground wire kit from www.groundfusion.com
Replaced wire loom.
Red fur engine cover (don't drive with it on, obviously).
3 piece mesh Speed grills from Street Scene.
Projector headlights with eyebrow.
JDM Yellow bulbs from Luminics.
Changed out TRD springs for Gold-Lines.
Chrome chain steering wheel, 10 inch, I think.
black fur steering column wrap.
Horn relocated to spring loaded push-button on driver's door.
Black fur seat covers.
Diamond plate floor mats from Evolution Auto-Design.
Diamond plate pedals from EA as well.
Chrome skull cigarette lighter.
Speakerbox rewrapped in red fur with black tips
Door panels reapholstered with red fur with black tips.
Window/lock controls painted with Krylon Fusion in black.
Rear spacer shims from One Ton Garage
ScionLife license plate frame.

I'm pretty sure that's it...but there might be more, i'll update if I think of any.
I've still got plans for tint (when ever the shop Shannon works at wants to fit me in) and vinyl.
Leave your comments, good or bad...I really like it...and you have to know me to undestand, but atleast a few of the mods (steering wheel, cigarette lighter) are just for "shits and giggles," and I'm not serious about them...but I still like them.
Sorry for all that bullshit, if you read it, you deserve a hug. :D

Now...time for the pictures!

Here's some of parts of the work:
Here's some pictures of the process...usually the camera was the last thing on my mind, so I'm sorry they aren't very thorough. Ryan was there while I was finishing up painting, so these are mostly of that.



http://upload4.postimage.org/83167/FromtheRear.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/83167/photo_hosting.html)

http://upload4.postimage.org/83573/StrippedRoof.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/83573/photo_hosting.html)

http://upload4.postimage.org/83495/HeadlinerOut.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/83495/photo_hosting.html)

http://upload4.postimage.org/83554/RemovingFabric.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/83554/photo_hosting.html)

http://upload4.postimage.org/83574/WiringLEDs.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/83574/photo_hosting.html)

http://upload4.postimage.org/83547/LEDsWired.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/83547/photo_hosting.html)

http://upload4.postimage.org/83180/CathodesIn.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/83180/photo_hosting.html)

http://upload4.postimage.org/83452/FillerUp.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/83452/photo_hosting.html)

http://upload4.postimage.org/83568/SprayingRearPillars.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/83568/photo_hosting.html)

http://upload4.postimage.org/83562/SprayingCenterPiece.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/83562/photo_hosting.html)

http://upload4.postimage.org/83558/SprayedRearPillar.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/83558/photo_hosting.html)

http://upload4.postimage.org/83566/SprayingCenterPillars.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/83566/photo_hosting.html)

http://upload4.postimage.org/83186/DoneRearPillar.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/83186/photo_hosting.html)

http://upload4.postimage.org/83182/CenterPillarsDone.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/83182/photo_hosting.html)

http://upload4.postimage.org/83571/SprayingSpeedoCover.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/83571/photo_hosting.html)


http://upload4.postimage.org/83177/CathodeWiring.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/83177/photo_hosting.html)

Here's the finished engine bay:

http://upload4.postimage.org/83648/GroundWires.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/83648/photo_hosting.html)

http://upload4.postimage.org/83668/FromtheSide.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/83668/photo_hosting.html)

http://upload4.postimage.org/83672/HoodUp.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/83672/photo_hosting.html)

My exterior mods:

http://upload4.postimage.org/83689/SmileformeDaddy.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/83689/photo_hosting.html)

http://upload4.postimage.org/83693/OTG.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/83693/photo_hosting.html)

And finally, the interior:

http://upload4.postimage.org/83697/FrontFromtheBack.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/83697/photo_hosting.html)

http://upload4.postimage.org/83702/DriverfromtheBack.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/83702/photo_hosting.html)

http://upload4.postimage.org/83704/PassengerfromtheBack.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/83704/photo_hosting.html)

http://upload4.postimage.org/83706/Horn.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/83706/photo_hosting.html)

http://upload4.postimage.org/83709/FootPedals.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/83709/photo_hosting.html)


http://upload4.postimage.org/83719/MoldedSpeedoCover.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/83719/photo_hosting.html)

http://upload4.postimage.org/83725/RearBench.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/83725/photo_hosting.html)

http://upload4.postimage.org/83732/Speakerbox.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/83732/photo_hosting.html)

http://upload4.postimage.org/83737/OhShitLEDs2.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/83737/photo_hosting.html)

http://upload4.postimage.org/83743/FuzzyHatch.jpg (http://upload4.postimage.org/83743/photo_hosting.html)

I'm so glad it's all done and I can sleep again! :rofl2:

[JylBish]

Absolutely Fucking sweet Mike!!!
Now wheres my hug???? LOL

[firstkingofbeer]

lol yeah no kidding. but it looks real nice now. glad that i could help and give you a couple extra projects to do while you were doing 20 at a time. i swear you kept starting on project and then get sidetracked with the rest of them. lol it was all confusion most of the nights when we were sleepy and frezzing

[1lowxb]

looking real good keep up the great work.... :up:

[hank]

looks good dude :bow:

[FrankenScion]

:bow: :bow: :bow:


Looks awesome Mike, I can tell you put a shitload of work into it.

Great job. :up:

[BrideOfFrankenscion]

Now, Mike, come to Tulsa and help Jon finish so he can get some sleep.

[jestaxb]

Look really good. :bow: :bow:

[JylBish]

Still didn't get my hug...........

[Retro Style]

Well there goes my gear shift idea Mike.......... obviously you dont have a steering wheel cover to match now......... (inside joke for those that don't know)

Looks pretty scikotic to me man......... Grats on your project, now go get some rest!

Of course I'm not feelin' the name MafiaMike any longer....... maybe MadonnaMike, or PuffyMike.......

[trebor]

Nice pics, can't wait to see it in person! I never walked around and looked at anything at the show.

[Anonymous]

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[mafiamike]

Absolutely Fucking sweet Mike!!!
Now wheres my hug???? LOL

It's in Oklahoma, come and get it!

[JylBish]

June 17th baby!!!!
I expect a lot of hugs!!!

[mafiamike]

Now, Mike, come to Tulsa and help Jon finish so he can get some sleep.

Eh...who needs sleep? I'll help if he's still workin' on it at Ryan's party!

[PAPAS_RIDE]

Mike look sweet what you have done to your car good job


Randy

[mafiamike]

Mike look sweet what you have done to your car good job


Randy

Thanks!

[dfwaltima]

that shit is furry... not bad man. it looks good.

[Anonymous]

hey man i'm just messin with you, car looks great, i really like the molding aroung the speedo. r u planning on getting anything else done before june?

[2toned_camoxb]

That looks good mike

[J_R_Ceja]

Man you had your work cut out for you. Great job :bow: :bow:

[mafiamike]

hey man i'm just messin with you, car looks great, i really like the molding aroung the speedo. r u planning on getting anything else done before june?

Yeah, I got a few things up my sleeve that I'm working on. They are more DIY projects...like, half of them are not things I could buy if I wanted to though. I gotta take it apart again and paint everything more, cause I only had time for one layer of paint and no clear coat before the show, so everything's gonna start chipping soon! It sucks, but I figure like...5 coats of paint and some clear coat should do me good.

[mafiamike]

Man you had your work cut out for you. Great job :bow: :bow:

Yeah, I sure did...it was a ton of work! My girl was getting real frustrated cause I was spending so much time on my car, but she's way awesome and was actually really supportive! Even Ryan was impressed with how she was handling it. I'm just glad I'm done because I was feeling really overwhelmed!

I really need to get a good digital camera so I can take night pictures for you guys. I'm really proud of the lighting. I've got cathodes to light up the engine bay, grills, headlight housing, and under the dash and seats. And I've got LEDs in the vents, cupholders, and Oh Shit handles to light up the headliner.

[firstkingofbeer]

dude can we start on the other DIY projects earlier than 2 days before the show?? maybe like a week or two before

[Sciko Hubby]

The car looks freakin sweet Mike. 8)

[mafiamike]

dude can we start on the other DIY projects earlier than 2 days before the show?? maybe like a week or two before

Yeah, I'ma PM you with my ideas.

[Scion-Doll]

OMG!! :shock: I LOVE YOUR INTERIOR!!! :up: I was gonna go with the fur, but decided on something else to go with my Go-Go Box theme. I really like what you done so far.

[mafiamike]

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Dude....that is straight pimp........looking good......

[midnightxb]

fucking sweet