New plans....

[DJDoubleLP]

So here is what I have decided to do with my car.

1) Keep it.
I was planning on selling the car next year and getting something else. But I am close to paying it off....so why bother? It is an awesome car.

2) Body Kit
I want to get the complete APC body kit for the car. Front bumper, side skirts, rear bumper, and spoiler. I have scratches and paint missing on the current body kit, so I am going to have to get it repainted, so I figured why not just get the whole kit replaced?

3) Lowering
I am still contemplating whether to lower it or not. If I do lower it, it will only be an 1" or so.

4) Rear Sway Bar
Definetely going to be getting that as soon as I can afford it.

5) Leather Interior
Just as Hope did, I am going to put leather interior in the car, along with heated seats. I might even put the two outside seats in the rear as heated too. Put the button in the door.......ok ok....I AM going to do that.

6) Stereo
Get it finished properly. I have it in there.....but in my eyes it is somewhat hacked in. This time though, I am going to have someone else do it for me. I just do not have the time to finish it myself.


Lots to do....but this is in the next year.....so hopefully I can get it all done, and installed properly.

[AKLGT]

wow! those sound like great projects! and i do agree with all your decisions (because those would be the rationale i would use). besides, you don't have anyone to answer to so may as well enjoy your ride!

[DJDoubleLP]

Exactly!

[AKLGT]

yes, well i hear they will be introducing a hybrid turbo version of my car in the next 2-4 yrs. if so, then i may be looking to get something like that due to the gas mileage. right now, they are showing 38 mpg!!! on a turbo'd hybrid spitting out about 300 hp! and still awd!!!

[MatrixXRS]

Nice plan ;D.

Body kit, as you can see there are a lot out there...why choose the APC?

Lowering, your best bet is either get Turd or Pro-kit (both are 1.2" all around).

RSB, without lowering it would be useless (I know from experience ).

Leather Interior, too hot for my buttock .

Stereo, what's for sale?

OEM body kit, let me know when you want to part them as I have a friend he wants the front/rear and maybe the 2 side skirts as well ;D.

[DJDoubleLP]

K.....will do. How much would he give me for the OEM body kit?

As for the stereo, I am not going to be selling it, just changing it.

[MatrixXRS]

djdoublelp said:

K.....will do. How much would he give me for the OEM body kit?

As for the stereo, I am not going to be selling it, just changing it.

Ah sorry bud I just found out he got an xrs kit; gotcha ;D.

[DJDoubleLP]

What do you guys think of the Evo 5 bodykit that is for the Matrix?
autosportz.com/body_kits/matrix/evo5_fb.jpg

autosportz.com/body_kits/matrix/evo5_rb.jpg

[MatrixXRS]

Very nice kit .

It's perfect for you especially at the rear since you have the dual exhausts .

[DJDoubleLP]

True. Well I am seriously considering the Evo5 kit. I really like it....and it would definetely stand out....which is what I would like to do. And I could get some nice foglights in the front, PIAA's would be nice.

[DJDoubleLP]

Hmmmm........looking over the specs for the Evo5 set...found a problem....it is made of fibreglass.

The reason that this is a problem is that it cracks very easily, which if you look at most of the body kits around, they are cracked or missing pieces, and I do not want that.

I have a hard enough time for not rubbing my current bumper on curbs, let alone if I go with a fibreglass bumper. Then factor in how cold it gets in the winter, that bumper will be very prone to cracking then.

The APC kit on the other hand would be better because it is made of ABS plastic, which is more durable, and is what the stock bumpers are made of.

Decisions, decisions.....but I am now leaning back towards the APC kit. Here is some pics of the APC kit for those who do not know what it looks like:

www.performancestyleattitude.com/parts_html/images/bodykits/toyotamatrix.gif

Basically the APC kit replaces the lower valances on the XRS kit....giving it a little more defintion, and not wrecking the great lines of the car.

[AKLGT]

good. i hate that evo 5 kit. the fogs are hideous! lol. go w/ the apc one for the same reasons. fiberglass is only asking for trouble.

[MatrixXRS]

Wow I didn't know the evo5 kit is made of fibreglass; for sure that's a no no.

The apc kit is okay as long as you do not paint it green .

Check out the SVE kit. An MO member just recently has his installed; IMO, it looks hot ;D.

matrixowners.com/forums/Maddigital-Sve-Video-t41845.html

matrixowners.com/forums/Maddigital-Sve-Kit-Installed-new-Pics-t41539.html

[DJDoubleLP]

Very nice kit. My question is, does the SVE kit have two spots on the rear bumper to accomodate dual exhaust??

[MatrixXRS]

djdoublelp said:

Very nice kit. My question is, does the SVE kit have two spots on the rear bumper to accomodate dual exhaust??

Pm the creator of that thread and find out .