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My 5th Gen (Work in Progress)
10-28-2011, 07:23 AM
#82
So I picked up a compressor, so now we have air tools. Yeah, buddy! A quick updated pic. Painted the 16's matte charcoal grey, painted the chrome trim around the windows black and added the window visors.
Still waiting on the KYB GR2's, the downpipe flange, and need to take the car in to fix the damage caused by the accident.
Sorry for the crappy pic...
Still waiting on the KYB GR2's, the downpipe flange, and need to take the car in to fix the damage caused by the accident.
Sorry for the crappy pic...
Last edited by VQtHuRtY; 10-28-2011 at 07:56 AM.
11-02-2011, 06:58 AM
#86
KYB GR2/Excel G Shocks, I'll have a busy Saturday morning. Im going to test out my air tools. Hopefully the car will be heading to paint sometime next week, after that it's swoosh time.
Last edited by VQtHuRtY; 11-02-2011 at 07:00 AM.
11-03-2011, 09:00 AM
#88
The wheels department will be taken care of when the pockets allow. For right now. Im dropping off the car at the paint shop today. As soon as I get it back, I will start putting everything in (that's more money here and there), then tune (piggy-back and tune is about $700-$800, ouch), so for now, the SER's will have to do it, maybe some spacers. I know which wheels I want and always wanted. I'll bust them out one day.
Last edited by VQtHuRtY; 11-03-2011 at 01:57 PM.
11-03-2011, 07:37 PM
#89
Just dropped off the car at the paint shop. Should be ready by early next week. Also, received a few goodies...
*The kit had came with 2" or 2.5"(not sure) downpipe, which for obvious reasons will not be used. Instead, I will be having a 3" downpipe fabricated.
Turbo Downpipe Flange:
*
One of my struts took a dump, therefore I picked up some KYB Excel G/GR2's.
*The kit had came with 2" or 2.5"(not sure) downpipe, which for obvious reasons will not be used. Instead, I will be having a 3" downpipe fabricated.
Turbo Downpipe Flange:
*
One of my struts took a dump, therefore I picked up some KYB Excel G/GR2's.
11-04-2011, 07:55 AM
#91
Well, I think people are misunderstanding the wheels situation. I've had my SER's on this whole time. Just so happens that when I take pictures, I've switched them out for some reason. I have not traded/sold any of my wheels, yet. I've had these 4 sets of wheels. At the moment it sits on the 16" SE's while the car undergoes body work and the sers are powder coated, since the have a bit of damage from the accident. Im still gonna rock my SER's as soon as I get my car back.
11-04-2011, 10:29 AM
#93
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Unfortunately that kit comes with a 2" downpipe. Have you started the fabrication on the 3" downpipe yet? I may be able to get ahold of the one I had made up. Save you some time and maybe some money.
11-05-2011, 09:38 AM
#94
No, I havent. Thats gonna be one of the last things I will do. I need a downpipe, intake pipe, wastegate fabbed and very possibly a ac line(depending if compressor need ls to be relocated.) I will take it to a very reputable shop in town called Turbo Elements for the fabs. I want a quality build for many years to come. Thanks for your offer, though.
11-06-2011, 08:33 AM
#96
11-06-2011, 07:28 PM
#98
11-07-2011, 01:56 AM
#100
Cool thing, its my kids Bday party that day. The bday party is like accross the street from Retama Park, so ill head out after the party... Hopefully it'll be boosted by IFO. Thats my main goal.
11-07-2011, 07:12 AM
#103
Thanks, bro. Its a big sacrifice. The dedication I dont know where it comes from, but this build will be finished. One way or another. Stay tuned.
Thanks bro. Stay tuned as the parts will start going in, very soon.
Thanks bro. Stay tuned as the parts will start going in, very soon.
11-07-2011, 07:22 AM
#104
Still need list:
-AEM FIC- Getting it for Christmas!
-AEM Tru Boost
-AEM AFR
-Triple pillar pod
-Fabs by Turbo Elements (intake pipe, downpipe and wastegate) Will be done as soon as I put everything in,for perfect fitment.
-Tune by JMS Racing
-AEM FIC- Getting it for Christmas!
-AEM Tru Boost
-AEM AFR
-Triple pillar pod
-Fabs by Turbo Elements (intake pipe, downpipe and wastegate) Will be done as soon as I put everything in,for perfect fitment.
-Tune by JMS Racing
11-07-2011, 09:31 AM
#105
im suprised you didnt go to noribuilt to get the custom work done. i'm still debating which route to go with my car, maybe i'll hit up a meet to see your car in person when its done. what numbers are you shooting for?...
11-07-2011, 11:11 AM
#106
Funny you mention. Im debating between them two. They both do great work. So, I guess the deciding factor is pricing. Let's see what happens. When it comes to power, I really dont have a set goal. I guess after tunning, 300+whp would be great!
Last edited by VQtHuRtY; 11-13-2011 at 07:20 AM.
11-12-2011, 10:51 AM
#107
Update:
I will be picking up the car from the paint shop tomorrow. I just dropped off the new Stillen rear lip. I'll leave u with a pics. Ill take better ones once i get the car back.
I will be picking up the car from the paint shop tomorrow. I just dropped off the new Stillen rear lip. I'll leave u with a pics. Ill take better ones once i get the car back.
11-12-2011, 10:58 PM
#110
11-13-2011, 07:22 AM
#112
11-13-2011, 05:24 PM
#114
Update:
Got my ride back from the shop. Got to work right away. Installed the KYB's. A world of difference! Air tools made the job hella quick and easy...
The build will start next Friday, God willing.
11-14-2011, 01:22 PM
#117
Updated picture:
Started working on my SER's. Taking my time, I really want these to come out clean for IFO San Antonio. Still debating on what color to go with. Stripped and sanded 2 of the wheels.
In the process...
Started working on my SER's. Taking my time, I really want these to come out clean for IFO San Antonio. Still debating on what color to go with. Stripped and sanded 2 of the wheels.
In the process...
11-19-2011, 07:19 PM
#119
Day 1 of Build: Clutch
Car up in jack stands
Making Room. Removed the battery, starter and a few other components.
Removing the CV axles.
Cross member out.
Wallah! Tranny is out.
The old clutch still installed...
Car up in jack stands
Making Room. Removed the battery, starter and a few other components.
Removing the CV axles.
Cross member out.
Wallah! Tranny is out.
The old clutch still installed...
Last edited by VQtHuRtY; 11-19-2011 at 08:24 PM.
11-19-2011, 07:20 PM
#120
Doing some work. Air tools made it hell of a lot easier.
Clutch is out.
Act Clutch and heavy duty pressure plate are in. We called it the day. Tomorrow I will be cleaning and spraying the tranny before putting it back on.
Clutch is out.
Act Clutch and heavy duty pressure plate are in. We called it the day. Tomorrow I will be cleaning and spraying the tranny before putting it back on.
Last edited by VQtHuRtY; 11-19-2011 at 08:26 PM.