I had a little plan to update my bumper to the 03-05 version because I found one on ebay locally in silver. I was quite stoked but the seller was very bad at responding to my questions. I asked for some pics of the damage because the pics in the ad were really bad. I figured that it wasnt a mint bumper, but when someone on SpyderChat was willing to buy my stock bumper I decided to throw him a lower offer and see if he would take it. He said he was so the buyer here came and picked up the bumper sunday but the seller couldnt meet until monday.
Ready to go!
Front bumper sold Sunday and Im anxious to go meet the guy on Monday. Well, he arrives and he has the bumper and its in good condition overall.... BUT ITS YELLOW. I really didnt know what to do. I didnt want it, but I already sold mine. I was quite pissed at the guy and immediately cut my offer in half. He was insulted and started to pack the bumper back in his car, but realizing that I needed it I reiterated that he deceived me and needed to make it right. Eventually we agreed to a number, but was still annoyed that now I have to paint this damn bumper... packed it up in the wagon and took it home...
Later, I installed it and stood back laughing at the situation I got myself into
Back to track prep and I knew I needed to roll the rear fenders so I went to town with my buddy Charlies Eastwood Fender Roller.
Once that was done, I did an oil change (~252k) and called it ready to go!..
The Driving School consisted of class, skidpad and tracktime. Goal on the skidpad was to get the car into a slide and counter. The car was sticking so good, even with a wet course that the instructor who was with me was quite impressed with the limit. Cali Photography was also there and got a few decent pics of my car on the skidpad. I didnt like any of the track ones, so here you go.
Overall, I had a blast and cant wait to get back out there. Got another video uploaded of my weekends' experience.
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