My 1st real A-body

Looks good. In one shot it looks like you left the core support the body color, in a later shot it looks to be blacked out like OEM. Nice work.
I prefer the stock color though! I love the B5 and B7 blues. Your car, your choice. If you are happy, that is the important thing.
You actually took delivery of the 5 speed? It isn't coming soon like so many other guys are being told?