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My 5th Gen (Work in Progress)
07-31-2011, 07:39 PM
#41
A little update:
I've given the car a bit of TLC (polishing and waxing)... Got a roof spoiler from Ionic Dynamic. Here's a pic with some 16" SE Wheels... I have wheels for days... JK, I do have a few, though.
Pics from my iPhone
I'm gathering all the parts left that I need so I can start my build in the next month or so... I still need:
-440cc Injectors(still debating between RC or Deatschwerks)
-FMU
-AEM Boost Controller
-A few guages(to keep a tabs on things)
If you have any parts mentioned above for sale, please let me know...
I've given the car a bit of TLC (polishing and waxing)... Got a roof spoiler from Ionic Dynamic. Here's a pic with some 16" SE Wheels... I have wheels for days... JK, I do have a few, though.
Pics from my iPhone
I'm gathering all the parts left that I need so I can start my build in the next month or so... I still need:
-440cc Injectors(still debating between RC or Deatschwerks)
-FMU
-AEM Boost Controller
-A few guages(to keep a tabs on things)
If you have any parts mentioned above for sale, please let me know...
07-31-2011, 09:24 PM
#42
Hey bro nice ride I have been keeping tabs on your ride since you started and it sounds like your doing this build proper. Out of curiosity why not get 550cc RC's I THINK you will be running a bit lean when your doing 13lbs of boost on 440cc.
Also you can get some gauges from Glowshift.com at a reasonable price.
Would love to see the finished product keep it up and GOOD LUCK
Also you can get some gauges from Glowshift.com at a reasonable price.
Would love to see the finished product keep it up and GOOD LUCK
Last edited by mista0406; 07-31-2011 at 09:27 PM.
08-01-2011, 06:57 AM
#43
Hey bro nice ride I have been keeping tabs on your ride since you started and it sounds like your doing this build proper. Out of curiosity why not get 550cc RC's I THINK you will be running a bit lean when your doing 13lbs of boost on 440cc.
Also you can get some gauges from Glowshift.com at a reasonable price.
Would love to see the finished product keep it up and GOOD LUCK
Also you can get some gauges from Glowshift.com at a reasonable price.
Would love to see the finished product keep it up and GOOD LUCK
08-01-2011, 07:44 AM
#44
With the fmu and fpr and a proper tune you will be fine running 550's... I have 550cc RC injectors with a fpr and I I don't have any rough idle when just everyday driving and I love not maxing out when give it it's full potential.... Like I said with the right setup you can run them safe so you can get the full potential of all 13lbs of boost you want
08-01-2011, 12:33 PM
#45
With the fmu and fpr and a proper tune you will be fine running 550's... I have 550cc RC injectors with a fpr and I I don't have any rough idle when just everyday driving and I love not maxing out when give it it's full potential.... Like I said with the right setup you can run them safe so you can get the full potential of all 13lbs of boost you want
08-05-2011, 06:27 AM
#49
Haha. It was a Super Street Honda Issue. To defer with a lot of people in the org, I like Hondas as well.
To tell the truth, Im leaning towards them, not only because of they're direct fit but they're a little bit more economic...
To tell the truth, Im leaning towards them, not only because of they're direct fit but they're a little bit more economic...
Last edited by VQtHuRtY; 08-05-2011 at 06:35 AM.
08-21-2011, 08:49 PM
#62
Its takes big sacrifices and motivation to keep on going but it pays off at the end.. Good luck on your progress! Keep us updated.
08-22-2011, 03:27 PM
#64
Damn!! Real nice work man. Selling those OEM wheels by any chance? Need replacements...was in a small accident. Only need one though. If you could help out. Let me know.
Subscribed, keep up the good work.
Subscribed, keep up the good work.
08-22-2011, 08:54 PM
#65
Snypa, thanks for coming by and checking my thread out. Lots of updates will come. I will take a lot of pics of the build process. Its going to be devided in a few phases to minimize down time.
Tseng123, i have 2 sets of OEM wheels for sale at the moment and would consider trades for the SERs. Has to be aftermarket and local, so I know which door to kick down if you try to screw me over. Lol. I have the 5.0 Gen SEs and some 4th Gen SEs. Shoot me a PM. I have them listed on CS for $200, but if anyone shoots me a reasonable offer, they can come pick them up. The sets will not be parted out though...
Tseng123, i have 2 sets of OEM wheels for sale at the moment and would consider trades for the SERs. Has to be aftermarket and local, so I know which door to kick down if you try to screw me over. Lol. I have the 5.0 Gen SEs and some 4th Gen SEs. Shoot me a PM. I have them listed on CS for $200, but if anyone shoots me a reasonable offer, they can come pick them up. The sets will not be parted out though...
Last edited by VQtHuRtY; 08-22-2011 at 09:00 PM.
08-23-2011, 10:08 PM
#66
Thanks bro, the turbo install should be starting here soon. Im just getting the last few things I need. Its down to the las few hundred dollars. This build is already breaking the bank. Lol. Were you looking at the kit on their website? Mine has an upgraded turbo.
Its takes big sacrifices and motivation to keep on going but it pays off at the end.. Good luck on your progress! Keep us updated.
Its takes big sacrifices and motivation to keep on going but it pays off at the end.. Good luck on your progress! Keep us updated.
08-24-2011, 07:13 AM
#67
actually I asked them about the manifold, a gt3071r, the crossover pipe and the turbo downpipe. I was quoted a pretty good price for those. I was then gonna run the internal wastegate, but I wanna see how your setup comes out, and I might wanna scrap the internal and go for a tial 38mm. any suggestions on where to mount the external wastegate?
09-08-2011, 11:10 AM
#68
Update(9/8/2011)
Some dude wrecked my car on Saturday while I was coming back from dropping off the wifey at work, causing damage to my driver side rear quarter panel and wheel. Should be repaired in the next few days/weeks. Hopefully this wont hold up the build.
Some pics:
Some dude wrecked my car on Saturday while I was coming back from dropping off the wifey at work, causing damage to my driver side rear quarter panel and wheel. Should be repaired in the next few days/weeks. Hopefully this wont hold up the build.
Some pics:
Last edited by VQtHuRtY; 09-08-2011 at 11:13 AM.
..... Who's fault was it? assuming not yours. Qtr panels are $$$ to fix
09-08-2011, 04:06 PM
#70
09-12-2011, 06:24 AM
#72
09-12-2011, 07:02 AM
#74
Yup. Certainly a set back, but good things come to those who wait. Im just gathering more parts for the build. I pretty much have everything i need.
As of right now, all I need is:
-FMU (waiting on Flava 24/7)
-Gauge Mount
-Greddy EMU
-AEM Tru Boost
-AEM Wideband
As of right now, all I need is:
-FMU (waiting on Flava 24/7)
-Gauge Mount
-Greddy EMU
-AEM Tru Boost
-AEM Wideband
Last edited by VQtHuRtY; 09-12-2011 at 07:33 AM.
09-16-2011, 06:19 AM
#76
10-21-2011, 09:26 AM
#77
A small update:
So the insurance cut me a check. I need to find a shop to do my work. (Cough, Top Notch Body and Paint). Since the insurance will provide a rental I will be using this precious time to start my build. Wish me luck. Lots of pictures will follow... Hopefully I remember when im covered in grease and oil.
I've had a few conversations with the shop who's going to dyno tune the car. It's a local shop called JMS and it's the home of the "Black Mamba" and "The JMS Machine", the first two Texas-built 9-second daily driven Evos(google, please). By daily driven, I mean daily driven. They drive them everyday, full interior, ac, baby seats, etc. We've agreed we're going with AEM FIC, which I've read a few reviews online, everyone agrees it's one of the best piggybacks there is in the market today. I'm very excited to start this process. My goal is to showcase the car on this year's Import Face Off (IFO), here in San Antonio, TX.
I also ordered some window visors. Should be in sometime next week.
Quick Poll:
Should I leave the the roof spoiler black or should it be color matched?
So the insurance cut me a check. I need to find a shop to do my work. (Cough, Top Notch Body and Paint). Since the insurance will provide a rental I will be using this precious time to start my build. Wish me luck. Lots of pictures will follow... Hopefully I remember when im covered in grease and oil.
I've had a few conversations with the shop who's going to dyno tune the car. It's a local shop called JMS and it's the home of the "Black Mamba" and "The JMS Machine", the first two Texas-built 9-second daily driven Evos(google, please). By daily driven, I mean daily driven. They drive them everyday, full interior, ac, baby seats, etc. We've agreed we're going with AEM FIC, which I've read a few reviews online, everyone agrees it's one of the best piggybacks there is in the market today. I'm very excited to start this process. My goal is to showcase the car on this year's Import Face Off (IFO), here in San Antonio, TX.
I also ordered some window visors. Should be in sometime next week.
Quick Poll:
Should I leave the the roof spoiler black or should it be color matched?
Last edited by VQtHuRtY; 10-21-2011 at 09:41 AM.
10-24-2011, 06:16 AM
#79
Im sure you mean the "trim" (lol) around the windows. Those will be blacked out as soon as I receive the window visors...
Update:
I spent the weekend stripping, sanding and painting the 16" SE's a charcoal grey. I have to snap some pictures. Now its time for the SER to go under the same treatment. I'm waiting for some parts to come in, build shall start very soon....
Update:
I spent the weekend stripping, sanding and painting the 16" SE's a charcoal grey. I have to snap some pictures. Now its time for the SER to go under the same treatment. I'm waiting for some parts to come in, build shall start very soon....