A few small mods today...
A few small mods today...
Had some time on my hands today so did a few small things....
First....Energy Suspension front sway bar poly bushings....Fro $25 and 30minutes to install, the difference is actually more noticeable in stiffening up the front end lean and steering response than with a FSTB...
some EXCITING pics!
(new ones on the left, OEM rubber bushing on the right)


Also re-did (once again) the front engine valance thingy that I keep messing with...still not perfect, but getting closer to what I'm looking for. Had to make a new one that "fit" with the AE engine cover. Ok....I was just bored and looking for something to do, in truth.

Frankencar B-pipe will probably go on Sunday
First....Energy Suspension front sway bar poly bushings....Fro $25 and 30minutes to install, the difference is actually more noticeable in stiffening up the front end lean and steering response than with a FSTB...
some EXCITING pics!
(new ones on the left, OEM rubber bushing on the right)

Also re-did (once again) the front engine valance thingy that I keep messing with...still not perfect, but getting closer to what I'm looking for. Had to make a new one that "fit" with the AE engine cover. Ok....I was just bored and looking for something to do, in truth.

Frankencar B-pipe will probably go on Sunday
i dont understand it...i thought your wife told you the house before the car....im jealous..
haha, just kidding with you...nice work, and i cant wait to hear the results of the b-pipe
haha, just kidding with you...nice work, and i cant wait to hear the results of the b-pipe
I might be intersted in doing those bushings. Where did you get them?
And like maxilvr06 said, what about the house? Have you done any mods to the house yet? Gotta keep the wife happy, you know.....
And like maxilvr06 said, what about the house? Have you done any mods to the house yet? Gotta keep the wife happy, you know.....
Originally Posted by Bluesbrekr
I might be intersted in doing those bushings. Where did you get them?
And like maxilvr06 said, what about the house? Have you done any mods to the house yet? Gotta keep the wife happy, you know.....
And like maxilvr06 said, what about the house? Have you done any mods to the house yet? Gotta keep the wife happy, you know.....
Yeah, my wife just got a vacation (me too, of course) to St. Maarten for a week earlier this month, so she's plenty happy at the moment
Originally Posted by irish44j
You can get the bushings from Cattman....look in the group deal section.....I think they were $26 shipped.
Yeah, my wife just got a vacation (me too, of course) to St. Maarten for a week earlier this month, so she's plenty happy at the moment
Yeah, my wife just got a vacation (me too, of course) to St. Maarten for a week earlier this month, so she's plenty happy at the moment

I'm betting no.......hehehe
Originally Posted by Bluesbrekr
You're avoiding my question.....any house mods???
I'm betting no.......hehehe
I'm betting no.......hehehe
Also spent our entire tax return (and then some)
on couch/loveseat/big chair set from Pottery Barn that my wife has been eying for 6 months....
and finally got rid of the last of my "college-era" furniture...you happy now?
Originally Posted by irish44j
I cleaned up my basement workshop, organized my tools, put up a cabinet in the laundry room, and cleaned the basement bathroom (opens intomy workshop, so it has 2" of sawdust in it)......plus put down mulch in the front yard "garden"....
Also spent our entire tax return (and then some)
on couch/loveseat/big chair set from Pottery Barn that my wife has been eying for 6 months....
and finally got rid of the last of my "college-era" furniture
...you happy now?
Also spent our entire tax return (and then some)
on couch/loveseat/big chair set from Pottery Barn that my wife has been eying for 6 months....
and finally got rid of the last of my "college-era" furniture...you happy now?

Originally Posted by Bluesbrekr
Dayaam, you DID do some house mods..... 

Originally Posted by irish44j
although I really like the new furniture, I have to wince when I realize that the pieces combined cost more than all of my maxima mods combined (including my 2 sets of wheels and tires!)....I coulda had a fully set-up turbo!!! 

That b-pipe should be great......
Originally Posted by irish44j
although I really like the new furniture, I have to wince when I realize that the pieces combined cost more than all of my maxima mods combined (including my 2 sets of wheels and tires!)....I coulda had a fully set-up turbo!!! 

Like Bluesbrekr said, tell her next years refund is spoken for...
Gears
Originally Posted by Gears & Crosses
I gotta respect a guy who would pick a turbo system over living room furniture.
Like Bluesbrekr said, tell her next years refund is spoken for...
Gears
Like Bluesbrekr said, tell her next years refund is spoken for...
Gears
Originally Posted by irish44j
I cleaned up my basement workshop, organized my tools, put up a cabinet in the laundry room, and cleaned the basement bathroom (opens intomy workshop, so it has 2" of sawdust in it)......plus put down mulch in the front yard "garden"....
Also spent our entire tax return (and then some)
on couch/loveseat/big chair set from Pottery Barn that my wife has been eying for 6 months....
and finally got rid of the last of my "college-era" furniture
...you happy now?
Also spent our entire tax return (and then some)
on couch/loveseat/big chair set from Pottery Barn that my wife has been eying for 6 months....
and finally got rid of the last of my "college-era" furniture...you happy now?

Hey irish i went and checked out your cardomain site..first off i LOVE the car man its sicker then hell. I have a lil segustion that maybe youll keep in mind and maybe do. I see you lweft all the stock airbox components on the car. I took mine off and boy what a difference in the look in the engine compartment. its soo much more open. The box isnt doin anything in there so you should take it out. Just figured id throw my two cents. Good luck dude and NICE RIDE.
Originally Posted by NismoMaxm
Hey irish i went and checked out your cardomain site..first off i LOVE the car man its sicker then hell. I have a lil segustion that maybe youll keep in mind and maybe do. I see you lweft all the stock airbox components on the car. I took mine off and boy what a difference in the look in the engine compartment. its soo much more open. The box isnt doin anything in there so you should take it out. Just figured id throw my two cents. Good luck dude and NICE RIDE.
I think you need to take a better look at the pic. That is a custom piece he built.
Originally Posted by NismoMaxm
. I see you lweft all the stock airbox components on the car. I took mine off and boy what a difference in the look in the engine compartment. its soo much more open. The box isnt doin anything in there so you should take it out. Just figured id throw my two cents. Good luck dude and NICE RIDE.
as posted above, here's a new pic:
Originally Posted by SEmy2K2go
Josh, did you purchase your F/C b pipe via a GD, used in the classifieds or just from F/C?
Originally Posted by irish44j
I bought it about a year and a half ago...dont' really recall, but pretty sure I just ordered it direct from FC.
Originally Posted by Puppetmaster
And you're just putting it on now?
the b-pipe just came in today. Steve gave me a good deal, even though the group deal was over....see link a couple posts up.......
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I am just giving you a hard time irish.

