Got it out of storage, testing my new cam

[carotman]

Well, a week ago I got my car out of storage... damn I missed the thing.

It's been a long time since I took pictures of my car and I had a new cam to test :)

I cleaned the enginebay with simple green (does wonders) and I took some pics. The weather was really cloudy so I'll take new ones once it's really sunny outside.

Here is what the enginebay looks like once cleaned with simple green (notice my new DC sports strut bar.... thanks Mike)

Those pics seem to have a blue effect on them...
http://pages.infinit.net/omus/blue89/260404/engine1.jpg
http://pages.infinit.net/omus/blue89/260404/engine2.jpg

I took a "retro" picture of the car.. I like it.

Notice the SE-I exhaust... quiet and good looking.

http://pages.infinit.net/omus/blue89/260404/retro1.jpg


Thanks

[RobT5580]

Looks nice and i know the feeling of not being able to drive your car for so long. My car will probably never see snow/rain again since its going into the body shop soon. Your car is so clean for being in canada but i guess its because you park it for the worst months of the year.

[Cheeseburger]

dam your enginebay is looking awsome. what camara did you buy i am thinking about geting a new one and i like the way yours came out.

[carotman]

I got a casio QV-R40. 4mp. Very nice cam for the price.

The enginebay pictures were taken with a high color saturation. That's what makes the blue stand out (and red also)

I took a picture of my interior with no particular filter. You can see my new headrests and the nice blye armrest :)

The headrest doesn't match the seats perfectly so I'll get it redone with the exact same fabric from the seats.

I like the way they look tough.
http://pages.infinit.net/omus/blue89/260404/interior1.jpg

[NXRacer]

nice! Your engine bay looks almost as good as justin(86)'s.

[blazin3gen]

that my friend is one clean beast! :rockon:

[PortugalFocus]

man does your motor look clean man! You have quite the respectable car Carot.

[NXRacer]

so how does the new cam feel??

Hey portugal, your sig is too big. check the rules maing.

[guaynabo89]

Well, a week ago I got my car out of storage... damn I missed the thing.

It's been a long time since I took pictures of my car and I had a new cam to test :)



What cam? Got any specs on it?

[adams86lxi]

damn, looks good!

[Busted_Blue]

why was it in storage?

[carotman]

I don't drive the car in the snow... calcium just eats the metal away!

[Busted_Blue]

oh yea....i forgot other parts of the world get four seasons...


ahh bless california.
advantage: seasons = spring/summer.
disadvantage: SMOG

[shane_lxi]

who wouldn't sacrifice their lungs for long life of their vehicles, and and a great tan? lol. Looks good, I like the clean look of the engine bay.

[bobafett]

really nice pics, but i was expecting a performance write up hehehe :)

[HostileJava]

I like the retro pic, very cool.

[dub88acc]

thats a nice CAI

[Mike89Accordcom]

no prob carot. The strut bar looks good and clean. Car looks nice too.

[carotman]

One night picture I took on friday.. It's a bit blurry (stil messing with my cam)

http://pages.infinit.net/omus/blue89/nuit.jpg


I need to get rid of my euro plate... I need a new bumper first tough.

[Hash_man_Se_i]

Looks really good carotman! ... What are those headrests from?

And what kind of CAI is that? it looks like it fits perfectly.!

[Magny]

For anyone wondering the info or specs on the camera, here they are:

The compact Casio QV-R40 is a 4.0 megapixel digital camera with a 1-second power up time and an industry leading 0.01-second release time lag (both values approximate), ensuring you can capture those special moments whenever they happen. The stylish and durable QV-R40 is housed in aluminum which makes it a great "go anywhere" camera for those that are just too busy to baby their hardware.

The QV-R40 is the next generation model for the QV Series and is loaded with features. The QV-R40 sets the pace for performance and speed, featuring a new high-speed telescoping optical 3X zoom lens and a high-speed startup control, making startup 1 second faster than the QV-R4. Playback is faster, too, with the new QV-R40 scrolling through images on the monitor screen at a rate of about 0.1 second per image. A pair of direct mode access buttons for REC and PLAY switch the camera to the mode you want quickly.

Casio QV-R40 Features:

Compact and durable aluminium body measures only 88 x 60.5 x 32.7 mm.
4-megapixel resolution for images up to 2304x1712 pixels
3x optical zoom 39-117mm equivalent in 35mm photography
1-second (approximate) startup time
0.01-second release time lag (from half-pressed shutter w/AF lock)
One-touch direct REC/PLAY mode access buttons
0.1-second (approximate) playback image scroll time
5-point Multi Auto Focus, Multi or Spot options
Best Shot Mode for instant setups, the light metering, exposure, saturation, and other settings are configured in an instant.
World Time (162 cities in 32 time zones) and alarm features
Album function displays using HTML files, view using your browser.
Multi, Center-weighted or Spot metering
320x240 full motion video for up to 30 secs.
Adjustable sharpness, saturation and contrast
Shutter speeds: 2 - 1/2000 seconds (automatic)
White balance: auto, 4 presets and manual
1.6-inch color LCD with 84,960 pixels
Two AA-size NiMH 2100mAh batteries and charger included
10MB memory builtin plus SD/MMC Memory Card Slot
USB auto connect
Exif 2.2 Print and Epson PIM II compatible
USB Direct-Print Support

The QV-R40 is priced at $299.99 and will be available at retail in September 2003.

[Magny]

Front
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2003_reviews/qvr40/qvr40_front.jpg
Back
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2003_reviews/qvr40/qvr40_back.jpg
Size comparison
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2003_reviews/qvr40/qvr40_size.jpg
The compact QV-R40 and the ultra-slim Exilim EX-S3.
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2003_reviews/qvr40/qvr40_s3.jpg
The compact QV-R40 and the ultra-slim Exilim EX-S3 side view.
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2003_reviews/qvr40/qvr40_s3_side.jpg

Here is the direct link to the camera's page:
Steves Digicam Casio QV-R40 (http://www.steves-digicams.com/2003_reviews/qvr40.html)
Also a link to the main page:
Steves Digicam Home Page (http://www.steves-digicams.com/DEFAULT.HTM)

[Morpheus]

clean

[BITESIZE]

Looking good carotman, you have my vote for June for AOM!!!

[Forgar_88]

Where did ya get the tower bar?

[87AccordsterLx]

I love seeing that LX badge with the EFI tucked under the hood. Sleaper! Car looks great man!

[bullard123]

Man you should post a "how to " on how you got that engine so clean!!!!! How much will you charge me to do mine???

[SteveDX89]

Engine bay looks great. Good work on the upkeep. Good to see a 3g that gets the attention it needs.

[carotman]

Just clean the enginebay with a stuff called: Simple Green. It does wonders, doesn't stink and is earth friendly :)

[87accordlxi]

Hey carot, how did you go about cleaning the engine bay? Just spray the Simple Green on and then hose it off? Are there areas that I would need to avoid with the hose? I've always been afraid to take a hose to my engine, even though it's in dire need of a cleaning.

[carotman]

yup, just spray and hose it off. You can use a gentle brush or toothbrush for heavy dirt or grease.... most of the time you will need to use a brush if the enginebay is really dirty. The only cautious spots where you don't want too much water are the Distributor and the alternator. Just cover those spots with a plastic grocery bag.

[ICEMAN707]

awww man, i thought you were testing out a new camshaft. got my hopes up for nothing. hehe j/k man. nice clean 3gee you got there.

[carotman]

:cool: I already got a JG camshaft which should be for sale at the end of the month :) :)

[Justin86]

nice! Your engine bay looks almost as good as justin(86)'s.
good enough to eat off also I have less crap in the way, but I wish I could park my car during the winter months, oh well spring clean.