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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 11:09 AM
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1999 SE-L Sterling Mist - shadyondeath

Bought a month, never got around to taking pics so here goes.

1999 SEL Sterling Mist $6500 FED spec
62,300 miles (1 owner)
Auto
Basic package.
Body is flawless.
Alpine Type R all around.
Alpine Head unit 9847
Alpine 10" Sub in trunk
Sony Xplode 600w amp

Current work done:
Removed stupid fender trim shown on front fenders in pics.
Custom Cleared out tails
Light re-wires, etc.
60k maintenance (sparks, clean TB/IACV/oil/fuel filter)

Car was from Illinois and came to Cali at about 20k miles which caused some minor rust. I dont think its a big problem. Prolly get under there and sand everything down so it doesnt spread.






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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 11:10 AM
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 11:40 AM
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My twin! Except yours is auto
Old Nov 15, 2008 | 02:42 PM
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Beautfil Paint. Nice car bro...take care of it.
Old Nov 15, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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nice.. looks good
Old Nov 15, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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nice pick up.
Old Nov 15, 2008 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by shadyonedeath
Alpine Type R all around.
Alpine Head unit 9847
Alpine 10" Sub in trunk
Sony Xplode 600w amp
Custom Cleared out tails
Light re-wires, etc.
Nice mods. Clean car.
Old Nov 15, 2008 | 09:23 PM
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Very nice color - it goes well with the color on the taillamps.
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 01:55 PM
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That's a good car you got, keep it that way.
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 04:26 AM
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so how good is that sound system??
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 05:31 AM
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You got a Fed Spec SE-L, that's rare.
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 06:58 AM
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Clean car man, that steering wheel is in mint condition! Nice work on the tails too, they came out great.
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 10:52 AM
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looks nice
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 03:36 PM
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you got too much gap between the car and the ground, lower that thing.... J/k do on your own will.

Nice pick up on that. Hope you have fun with it.
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 04:54 PM
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sweet pic up. hard to find one with as good paint like this one. Congrats!
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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Your 1st mod should be a y-pipe. Yours looks extremely rusted.
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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Thanks everyone.

Originally Posted by whiteSE
so how good is that sound system??
Its pretty good. The Type R's are great, everything sound so clear. The amp i could do without, doesnt really give my sub its full potential, but im still learning how to tweak the settings.
Originally Posted by njmaxseltd
You got a Fed Spec SE-L, that's rare.
Word.
Originally Posted by 99BlackMaxMS
Clean car man, that steering wheel is in mint condition! Nice work on the tails too, they came out great.
Thanks, key was trial and error. Went through about 6 template cutouts for each side and lots of patience sanding. Thinking about painting the inside of the housing Charcoal/black
Originally Posted by ChrisMan287
Your 1st mod should be a y-pipe. Yours looks extremely rusted.
Im going to save up for cattman headers/Y combo if i plan on throwing my 00vi on it. Soon as i get it drilled.

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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 08:11 PM
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looks nice, i want some mudflaps for my car
Old Nov 25, 2008 | 07:08 AM
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nice stock 4th gen.

personally i wouldn't be worried about your plates being online...
Old Sep 16, 2009 | 07:17 PM
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 07:18 PM
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-5th gen Upper intake manifold
-5th gen Lower intake manifold
-5th gen fuel rail w/Damper and FPR, No adapter.
-5th gen FBJC100 290cc injectors
-5th gen Throttle Body
-5th gen Rear valve cover
-5th gen Rear Coil packs
-5th gen Snorkel & Air box modified to fit 4th gen MAF
-IACV Adapter
-4th gen Idle Air Control Valve
-Apexi VAFC2
-Husky (Home Depot) Oil Catch Can

Originally Posted by shadyonedeath

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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 08:56 PM
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That's a very clean 00VI install.
Old Sep 20, 2009 | 04:47 AM
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car looks really really clean
Old Sep 22, 2009 | 05:26 PM
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Loving the VI paintjob.
Old Sep 22, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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great mods...keep up the good work manggg
Old Sep 22, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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thats one good looking toyota matrix
Old Sep 24, 2009 | 05:58 AM
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63k??? NO WAYYY
Old Sep 26, 2009 | 09:37 AM
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Looks great!

Future plans?
Old Sep 26, 2009 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by TMAXDOUT
63k??? NO WAYYY
70k just recently. And some bumper scratches im not too proud of. All my fault for being careless. Couple of door dings/chips from inconsiderate drivers.
Originally Posted by Conrad283
Looks great!

Future plans?
Didnt post pics but its got an Tokico Illumina kit installed and a Stillen FSTB in the mail. OBX headers on the way when I get a job, school started and my funds went down.

Innovate LC-1 w/wideband is sitting here in my room waiting for the OBX headers. I dont feel like wasting money on installing a o2 bung on my stock rusted y pipe because 1) i think theres an exhaust leak and 2) i rather put the 20-30$ into the headers. The o2 bung alone costs about 15$ at autozone.
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^Good thinking dood.
Old Sep 27, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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looks good,
i have one question, what is a FED spec?...
Old Sep 27, 2009 | 11:05 PM
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Federal emission standards compared to California emission standards. Cali spec is stricter and requires more o2 sensors/cats.
Old Sep 28, 2009 | 08:16 AM
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very nice work. clean install of the VI
Old Oct 11, 2009 | 06:45 AM
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Hows the performance of the auto + 2KVI?

Car looks great. Wish it had leather
Old Sep 8, 2010 | 06:59 PM
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Couple more.






Changes:

20% tints
18" Murano wheels, custom lazy-painted by me
Falken 912 225/40/18
Old Sep 8, 2010 | 11:19 PM
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thats a nice find with such low km for a '99
Old Sep 9, 2010 | 12:10 AM
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loving the muranos look man great look
Old Sep 22, 2010 | 06:41 PM
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Looking good paint is nice and loving the tint all around!!
Old Sep 29, 2010 | 07:38 PM
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very nice, flawless
Old May 14, 2011 | 11:22 AM
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Fresh wax, paint wounds, and staggered wheels. (flat fire)


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