Step 1: The Design

As nice as the two-tone was (sarcasm end here), we had to change the color scheme.  With many sleepless nights and energy drinks, Axle headed up the transformation process to get ol' Kim dressed up in formal wear.  It was rough in the beginning.  There were lots of rust spots.  Nothing that couldn't be handled.  A special Thanks to Ben Chase for assisting on the project!

While Axle was heading up the bodywork and paint, I began Photo-shopping and designing what would be the scheme for Kim.  What should we have as her formal attire and accessories.  Version 1 and 2 were born.  The vote was put out there for our Facebook Fans.

Version 2 was the clearly chosen winner.  But our wheels would be a matte black.  We then questioned would a matte black stripe look better?  Another vote was put out to our Facebook fans.  The gunmetal stripe stood its ground.  The results would be designing and cutting the vinyl at the very last moment.  And when I say last moment, it was finalized the night before her debut event.  After a few problems (blown up radiator..small things like that), we finally got her dressed and ready for the ball.

That night, she started her crusade to Memphis for a Traction Optional Event.  She did pretty well considering the amount of power being produced from her still stock KA motor.

Modifications at this point included:

- BC Racing BR Type Coilovers
- Coilovers with upgraded spring rates
- 16" XXR wheels wrapped in whatever tires were available.
- Competition Clutch Stage 4 Clutch
- Competition Clutch Lightened Flywheel
- Buddy Club Racing Driver's seat (stock in passenger)
- Suspension Techniques sway bars
- All new rubber bushings
- Welded Differential




Bryan Lin
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