Café Apex Boost Blue #51355 Work In Progress Thread

[CafeApex]

Does it really throw up that much rocks to worry about? I've had mine for 1.3k miles now, haven't really noticed any issues with rocks being thrown through those vents

It does when you live in the desert.

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[joshinthecity]

Wow more fl5s produced than fk8s never hit serial #s in the 50,000

Mine's number 51***

 

[lightningteg]

Does it really throw up that much rocks to worry about? I've had mine for 1.3k miles now, haven't really noticed any issues with rocks being thrown through those vents

100%

I drove over some wet tar and it was almost a nightmare scenario. Fortunatley only one real paint chip by rear driver door and the factory PPF took the rest for the team

 

[IntegraKat]

FlapFab Stone Guards are in…pretty straightforward install. For everyone who says the plastic clips to hold in this panel are bad…believe it, broke 3/4 of them even being gentle with a tool. I ordered replacement clips in advance from Amazon on advice from a Facebook posting.

I really love how these look

I think I will install honeycomb on the fender vents too, looks sick!

 

[CafeApex]

OneMiniBite Alcantara center trim installed. Fits great!

Also did more PPF, this time on the B-Pillars as well as a touch up to the ceramic coat.

 

[CafeApex]

Mugen visors ordered 11/29, still trying to decide on a front lip. They don't all seem to mesh well with the boost blue.

 

[CafeApex]

Late to posting but the Mugen visors are on—only lost one clip in the process.

Also was sent a test Alcantara lower wheel cover from OneMiniBite. Looks great!

 

[Phenom3030]

Nice! How’d you get a test lower Alcantara wheel cover from Oneminibite?
Been considering their Alcantara center console cover and think that lower wheel cover would go great with my OEM Alcantara wheel.

 

[CafeApex]

Nice! How’d you get a test lower Alcantara wheel cover from Oneminibite?
Been considering their Alcantara center console cover and think that lower wheel cover would go great with my OEM Alcantara wheel.

They sent me a prototype since keeping in contact after buying the center piece. I think it’s officially live in their site now! How do you like the full Alcantara wheel?

 

[Phenom3030]

I love the Alcantara wheel! Gives it that premium race car option type feel. I think it matches the interior more as well since the seats, side and center armrests are the same material.
I finally swapped my shift boot for a black Alcantara one from Billetworkz too. So no more leather in my FL5.
one thing I wish I did from the start is wear gloves. My wheel didn’t get too dirty before I tried Sonax’s cleaner and brush. But in retrospect, I’d have kept the wheel mint and worn gloves. Currently using a cheap pair of thin under armor gloves. I also find it’s not as much a hassle as I thought it would be.

 

[CafeApex]

A couple more new things, including the PRL HVI and a couple of goodies from Chasing J’s.

I also have the new Tanabe Funtoride Lowering Springs and Strut Tower Bar on order from Blackhawk Japan. Should be an interesting purchase as I don’t think many even know these springs exist.

Hesitating on my wheel order as I can’t decide what color and style matches up the best with the Boost Blue.

 

[CafeApex]

Considering two wheels currently, was able to find a nice deal on either.

Volk ZE40 M Spec, 18x9.5 +39. Options are Diamond Dark Gunmetal and Bronze. Any opinions or someone running this offset?

 

[CafeApex]

A little throwback to the glory days of the early 2000s with a genuine RAZO wide view mirror.

 

[nycxandy]

A little throwback to the glory days of the early 2000s with a genuine RAZO wide view mirror.

Can you fold down both visors without making contact with it?

 

[CafeApex]

Yes, room to spare.

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