28/11/2023
It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get up.
I don’t think I’ve ever been so excited for skids tomorrow! It’s always the small wins that can take the most effort behind the scenes. I was keen to share the journey we took to take the S13 from bent back to shiny to show how much hard work and talent was needed to make it happen. Enjoy some before/after/during pics!
I was honestly a bit worried after stripping and removing the door/sideskirt, that sill wasn’t looking pretty 🙈
Plan A was to just get it straight enough to align a new door and have it looking alright for R3. We figured another crack at a wof repair would be needed later. But Justin and the team at Blackwells managed to complete a full wof approved repair in less than a week, including painting! I consider myself pretty lucky it even got looked at within a week at this time of year, yet alone fully repaired! Thanks Blackwells P&P!! 🙏
The side skirt was looking like it needed replacing for sure, but Rick at wanted to have a crack at repairing it (and some other fibreglass damage unrelated that needed tidied up). The man knows how to work some glass and resin! Thanks to his help the car is actually looking better than it did going into the season at Rd1 🤣 I’m stoked to be adding the Downforce Customs logo to the car and starting another partnership with a local small business! Go check ‘em out and make sure to ask if you’re needing any work done!
So yea, overall this just reinforces for me that drifting simply can’t happen for me without all the behind the scenes support that family, mates and supporting businesses put into this! I’m very grateful for everyone’s efforts and can’t wait to get back out there and put on a show!
PS. To all those that generously offered doors at reasonable 2015 prices and even those offering just to muck in and help at any point - thank you! You have literally restored my faith in humanity! 🤣
Vinny Fabrication
Flame Performance
Tyrecare NZ Ltd
Thrash Garage NZ
Jace electrical services
G.D Autosport
Propelled Media
Decal Garage NZ
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