[GrahamD]

I only changed them cause i didn't like how the ballasts were mounted by the previous owner (zip ties) and one of the bulbs was burnt out. I had the oem bulbs lying around so i swapped em. Are your lenses clear? i would go with 3000k if your going for that "jdm yellow" look

[tastic]

Painted/clearcoated the cages on some Hella Supertones to match the car paint.

http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr330/tasticfoto/IMG_00000380.jpg

[Zedbra]

I only changed them cause i didn't like how the ballasts were mounted by the previous owner (zip ties) and one of the bulbs was burnt out. I had the oem bulbs lying around so i swapped em. Are your lenses clear? i would go with 3000k if your going for that "jdm yellow" look

Ya, I have clear lenses in Hella Micro DE projectors - I think the yellow will look/work the best, so I ordered them. I've used zip ties in the past - I don't have a show car, just one I drive a lot (50k per year). I have also used industrial velcro to hold ballasts before - that's probably what I will use down here on these fogs as well.

[88SupraT]

Spent last couple days trying to figure out why my integra died all of a sudden on the sea sky on Sunday and wouldn't restart after. Went through the normal checks which were good so finally tore apart the dash to low and behold an aftermarket imobiliser hidden up in the dash. It was wired into my ignition switch, cut the stupid thing out then replaced the ignition switch and bam car runs once again :awwyeah:

[underscore]

^ those things are the stupidest invention ever.

[GrahamD]

Ya, I have clear lenses in Hella Micro DE projectors - I think the yellow will look/work the best, so I ordered them. I've used zip ties in the past - I don't have a show car, just one I drive a lot (50k per year). I have also used industrial velcro to hold ballasts before - that's probably what I will use down here on these fogs as well.

+1 for the industrial strength velcro! i have fuses tucked away attatched with it in the engine bay. You can literally clamp the stuff together and not even have a chance of it coming apart lol. Good call of the projectors also.

[SuavePapi]

just put in a short ram intake. srs

[underscore]

tested for dying coolant seals, and it passed. Also confirmed that the car stinks so bad that le gf won't go within 5 feet of it when the door is open.

[dared3vil0]

That's going to go over great if you ever try to go through a road check/get pulled over... :lawl:

[Limitless]

Finally figured out which hose to tap into for my boost gauge... After someone explained it to me I felt so stupid because it was so simple lol :derp: But I'm happy it finally works :)

Playing around with the gauge, boost gauge is on the left of the 3, can't really see anything in the cell phone video but felt like posting it anyways lol
2002 WRX - YouTube

[underscore]

That's going to go over great if you ever try to go through a road check/get pulled over... :lawl:

I've got air fresheners to the max but apparently now it just smells really strongly of "blueberry weed" as opposed to just weed. Fucking stoners. I'm gonna have to gut the interior but in the meantime I'm keeping the paers saying that I bought it only a couple days ago very close by.

[dared3vil0]

I've got air fresheners to the max but apparently now it just smells really strongly of "blueberry weed" as opposed to just weed. Fucking stoners. I'm gonna have to gut the interior but in the meantime I'm keeping the paers saying that I bought it only a couple days ago very close by.

Go to Cyclone Taylor's sports in coquitlam, buy a bottle or two of something called "Sports Clenz"... I used it on my hockey gear for years and the stuff is insane, a few mists and whatever smell is in the fabric is instantly gone. Not sure if it works on weed smells, but it's worth a shot. An air freshener will only cover the smell up.

[underscore]

If it's for sports gear it probably kills the bacteria so I'm not sure if it'd work on other stuff, but honestly I'd have to fill the car with it, it smells like a hotboxed grow op in there.

[wonton1017]

Car modding at 2AM is fun:
- CF side skirt lip/extensions
- Spacers in the rear
- Replaced replica spoiler with another replica with perfect fitment and OEM design

Then got a free car wash at noon, but then it was raining... :(

http://s14.postimg.org/uzhcxwemp/Untitled_2.jpg
http://s14.postimg.org/rtwr7ow0h/Untitled_3.jpg

And then catless downpipes came in this morning :toot:
http://s23.postimg.org/w9yvoj54r/downpipes.jpg

[jing]

Bought a BBK... will be going from a measly 9.3" rotor to an 11.1" rotor up front not to mention the additional 3 pistons of braking power :joy:

[slvr04rsx]

installed front license plate relocator, detailed and touch-up painted the whole car...no more rock chips ftw :toot:

[dared3vil0]

That would drive me up the damn wall.

I would cut it, and re-terminate, but I can see the hesitance to do so on a brand spanking new ride.



Next best thing. I dremeled a part of the grill out and zap strapped it away.

http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx27/dared3vil0/Mobile%20Uploads/photo_zps30bcf109.jpg

The piece i removed. Yes i dremeled my finger as well. :okay:

http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx27/dared3vil0/Mobile%20Uploads/photo_zpsc02f6d12.jpg

Not dangling down anymore. :fuckyea:

http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx27/dared3vil0/Mobile%20Uploads/photo_zpse59be943.jpg

[tastic]

Bought new (to me) shoes...17x7.5+43 CE28N...found a great deal on a used set.

http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr330/tasticfoto/04472382-f8c5-4473-939c-5e1ebfe1e216.jpg

[underscore]

Pulled the leaky rad out of the RX7, sweet jesus that thing was grungy on the front. On the plus side it was super easy to take out since it seems like 3/4 of the bolts are missing from this car :suspicious:

Also I noticed that the upper air pump bracket is broken, so it isn't functioning (looks like someone had tried to weld it previously too). Now I need to sort out if the NA's use it for anything or not.

Next best thing. I dremeled a part of the grill out and zap strapped it away.

http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx27/dared3vil0/Mobile%20Uploads/photo_zps30bcf109.jpg

The piece i removed. Yes i dremeled my finger as well. :okay:

http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx27/dared3vil0/Mobile%20Uploads/photo_zpsc02f6d12.jpg

Not dangling down anymore. :fuckyea:

http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx27/dared3vil0/Mobile%20Uploads/photo_zpse59be943.jpg

Didn't someone post up how to just unplug it at the other end?

[mikey2781]

Next best thing. I dremeled a part of the grill out and zap strapped it away.


The piece i removed. Yes i dremeled my finger as well. :okay:


Not dangling down anymore. :fuckyea:
]

And couldn't you just make a cut and just slip it through the crack?

[Kaolinite]

http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx27/dared3vil0/Mobile%20Uploads/photo_zpse59be943.jpg

is that cushion thingy from one of those bowl shaped chairs? LOL I have one too :D

[dared3vil0]

Didn't someone post up how to just unplug it at the other end?

Yes, but it required draining the engine of coolant to remove the block heater etc etc, just way too much work.

And couldn't you just make a cut and just slip it through the crack?

That was the original plan, however even after i cut an entire honeycomb out of the grill it still wouldn't go all the way through. If i get annoyed with the way it is now, i'll remove more and put it through.

is that cushion thingy from one of those bowl shaped chairs? LOL I have one too :D

Hell yes! They make the best mat ever to lie on while working on cars, it's soft, comfy, and insulates you from the ground.

[underscore]

Yes, but it required draining the engine of coolant to remove the block heater etc etc, just way too much work.

Only to fully remove the heater. If you just want to remove the cord you unplug it from the engine side.

[dared3vil0]

Only to fully remove the heater. If you just want to remove the cord you unplug it from the engine side.

:badpokerface:

Oh well. At least this way if for some reason i want to use the block heater i still can i suppose.

[fliptuner]

Yeah, I just meant like unplug it from the coil unit and reroute the wire.

Oh well, that way works too...lol

If I had known you were going to clip the grill, I would've suggested placing the plug behind/under the plate so as not to be visible.

[Noran]

Bought new (to me) shoes...17x7.5+43 CE28N...found a great deal on a used set.



Nice wheels! What are these going on?

[BBMme]

I drove too fast and got my car impounded.....
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[finbar]

Replaced the shitty bluetooth mic with a good shitty mic.

[dared3vil0]

Details please! Where, how much over, etc etc? :D

[tastic]

Nice wheels! What are these going on?

Thanks! They will be going on a genpu mazda3.

[fivetwo]

I drove too fast and got my car impounded.....
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How much over the limit were you going
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[Grim]

cleaned both cars and garage cz its chinese new year.. took a damn long time
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u304/azn_fryrice/20140201_182355_zpsc991db81.jpg (http://s171.photobucket.com/user/azn_fryrice/media/20140201_182355_zpsc991db81.jpg.html)
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u304/azn_fryrice/20140201_182224_zps248f1023.jpg (http://s171.photobucket.com/user/azn_fryrice/media/20140201_182224_zps248f1023.jpg.html)

[XplicitLuder]

couple days ago but took out old headlights that were broken

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt135/fockarized/IMG_1941.jpg (http://s605.photobucket.com/user/fockarized/media/IMG_1941.jpg.html)

and we installed some JDM one-piece :ilied:

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt135/fockarized/IMG_1942.jpg (http://s605.photobucket.com/user/fockarized/media/IMG_1942.jpg.html)
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt135/fockarized/IMG_1952.jpg (http://s605.photobucket.com/user/fockarized/media/IMG_1952.jpg.html)

[european]

I haven't done much since late September 2013. I washed the car yesterday though.

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh109/mikeschmeee/CleanPrelude2_zps1bc1d017.jpg

Oil change this coming up weekend and I need to find JDM BB6 Type S rear seats.

[BBMme]

I was over by 60km so ya, my fault. The officer was nice and only gave me the second highest speeding ticket.
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[Mr.Stubbz]

i bought an air freshener for me car :pokerface:

^i hope that was on a highway, cus if that was in city streets that just straight up d-bag move

[dared3vil0]

I was over by 60km so ya, my fault. The officer was nice and only gave me the second highest speeding ticket.
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what was speed limit?

[BBMme]

80km. Stupid victoria highway
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[dared3vil0]

Artificially low.

[hud 91gt]

Wetsanded (2000grit) and polished my plastic headlights. It's too bad I didn't take a shot of the left one before as it was actually quite a bit worse. I've polished them with straight polish(headlight polish you buy at CT) and that works alright, but tends to go back yellow very quickly. I'm hoping this is a longer fix.

[fliptuner]

Artificially low.

Just like Hwy1, West of Surrey. 80? Are you fucking kidding?

Maybe they'll raise it once people learn how to drive on a 4 lane hwy = never

:okay:

[dared3vil0]

Just like Hwy1, West of Surrey. 80? Are you fucking kidding?

Maybe they'll raise it once people learn how to drive on a 4 lane hwy = never

:okay:

Although i don't think i've ever seen someone drive less than 110 in that 80 zone unless there's traffic... Often times i'll be in the slowest lane at 110 and feel like i'm holding up traffic...

[Akinari]

Miscalculated distance between wall and bumper :okay: stupid person cut in front of me and my instant reaction was to dodge the car to avoid hitting it, scraping the bumper against the wall. Nothing serious, no dents and just a huge piece of paint scraped off, but $300+ out the door...

http://i.imgur.com/eYH0PcM.jpg

[dhami]

Got magnaflow exhaust installed on V6 charger and resonator delete


video post:2011 charger v6 magnaflow exhaust - YouTube

[dared3vil0]

What mufflers? Also, 2.5" pipe?

[320icar]

Just rolled to 3000km last night! And started building a fibreglass subwoofer enclosure to Hide under the trunk floor.
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[LP700-4]

Put in some cheapo ebay LED Boards


Before
http://i.imgur.com/7iFH8SR.jpg

After
http://i.imgur.com/npKPMq3.jpg

Before
http://i.imgur.com/vJdvgcD.jpg

After
http://i.imgur.com/jHzTeD7.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/juqfKxn.jpg


Pretty good for the price :thumbs:

[fliptuner]

Probably not cheap but these are pretty fucking bright:

http://www.autolismo.com/images/album/led_31mm_compare.gif

[underscore]

Probably not cheap but these are pretty fucking bright:

http://www.autolismo.com/images/album/led_31mm_compare.gif

That 36 LED panel would be blinding at night.

[J.C]

http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac258/Jiepo/20140203_170051_zps49704b2c.jpg (http://s905.photobucket.com/user/Jiepo/media/20140203_170051_zps49704b2c.jpg.html)

got the reflectors removed and the insides painted satin black on my 13 tails
and got a different exhaust

still in the dont give a fuck / in between stage lol
plans for the next 3/4 months:
cleanup remaining plastidip and give her a nice wash
exterior wise install cf -> spoiler, sideskirts, fog bezels, roof spoiler, wheels + spacers + lowering more, and new custom headlights
performance/engine wise -> fmic, o2 housing, test pipe + downpipe, tune, catch can and bov
been racking up all the exterior parts in the winter, just gotta install it and move on to getting more power
i do want a bigger turbo somewhere in the future, but not sure if i want to do it since car is auto :(

[joquio]

Before:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7327/10112021134_59c428c596_h.jpg



After:

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3729/12336370283_1d574a0d20_o.jpg

[tofu1413]

m tech II in suede.... awwwwwwwwwww yeahhhhhhhh

[joquio]

Just in time for the freezing temperature!
Now my hands are not freezing anymore when I grab the wheel, but the shift knob :heckno:

[tofu1413]

I think the weighted ZHP knobs are best.

[bcrdukes]

+1 ZHP knob

[bcrdukes]

Are you wearing Tretorn Skymras?

[joquio]

Nope, it's just some Jack Purcell that I picked up randomly.

http://kwame-vf.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/converse-jack-purcell-boat-mid-black-leather-2.jpg

[joquio]

I think the weighted ZHP knobs are best.

Might pick one up.
What is it that you guys like about it?

[tofu1413]

decent weight for throws and is leather so you dont burn your hands in the summer or freeze during winter.

the way they shaped the knob, you can row through the gears with different ways of holding it..

[joquio]

Cool!
Good to know.
I'll be getting one to try then.

[bcrdukes]

If any manufacturer should design a shift knob, I'd say the ZHP should be the baseline.

[dared3vil0]

Just in time for the freezing temperature!
Now my hands are not freezing anymore when I grab the wheel, but the shift knob :heckno:

Oh god if we're talking about the worst cold weather steering wheel, i've got that covered. Mine has two stainless steel inserts EXACTLY where one would put their hands to drive. Imagine grabbing those in -10 weather after you just woke up? Feels like a death sentence. :denied:

[joquio]

Oh god if we're talking about the worst cold weather steering wheel, i've got that covered. Mine has two stainless steel inserts EXACTLY where one would put their hands to drive. Imagine grabbing those in -10 weather after you just woke up? Feels like a death sentence. :denied:

LOL, that must REALLY suck!!!
:heckno:

[tofu1413]

Z3 1.9 factory shifter + ZHP knob = dat combo :megusta:


although I installed a solid B&N shifter on my car... (no bushings)

[jjson]

Oh god if we're talking about the worst cold weather steering wheel, i've got that covered. Mine has two stainless steel inserts EXACTLY where one would put their hands to drive. Imagine grabbing those in -10 weather after you just woke up? Feels like a death sentence. :denied:

LOL the next gen mustang got rid of this "feature"

[dared3vil0]

LOL, that must REALLY suck!!!
:heckno:

Yup rofl, worst feeling ever.

LOL the next gen mustang got rid of this "feature"

Lucky! My hands get frost bitten every morning. :okay:

[pb.kidz]

diy wrapping
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/v/t35/1902223_10151878649422466_1771023299_o.jpg?oh=3251 b19ac2eb4ddc8695beb1307c0443&oe=52F5750A&__gda__=1391851484_90928c3d0bfe8972d91f3d913008a99 2

[ApePee2]

Got spare rear brakes.

Tore it down, cleaned them up, added a fresh coat of caliper paint, lubed the seals/pins and reassembled.

Waiting for new rotors and pads Before these go on

http://www.freewebs.com/li3nn/20140204_190544.jpg
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[GS8]

Probably not cheap but these are pretty fucking bright:

http://www.autolismo.com/images/album/led_31mm_compare.gif

The 36 panel would kill the mood if I was getting a quick BJ

[Akinari]

The 36 panel would kill the mood if I was getting a quick BJ
As if anyone would actually turn on any lights while doing sexual activities in the car.

...

:troll:

[Mkhun]

http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac258/Jiepo/20140203_170051_zps49704b2c.jpg (http://s905.photobucket.com/user/Jiepo/media/20140203_170051_zps49704b2c.jpg.html)

got the reflectors removed and the insides painted satin black on my 13 tails
and got a different exhaust

still in the dont give a fuck / in between stage lol
plans for the next 3/4 months:
cleanup remaining plastidip and give her a nice wash
exterior wise install cf -> spoiler, sideskirts, fog bezels, roof spoiler, wheels + spacers + lowering more, and new custom headlights
performance/engine wise -> fmic, o2 housing, test pipe + downpipe, tune, catch can and bov
been racking up all the exterior parts in the winter, just gotta install it and move on to getting more power
i do want a bigger turbo somewhere in the future, but not sure if i want to do it since car is auto :(


pix of all the lights are lighted up please ! :awwyeah:

[J.C]

http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac258/Jiepo/20140203_170106_zps5be837a2.jpg (http://s905.photobucket.com/user/Jiepo/media/20140203_170106_zps5be837a2.jpg.html)

[knight604]

Man speaking of shifters , missed out on a used dinan one today sigh..

Guess it was destined for me to the z3 one :(

[tofu1413]

^ Z3 1.9 was pretty awesome... throw was basically like an S2000's.

It came with my E30 that I had before.... was so wicked. Lower shifter height as well :megusta:

[knight604]

I think 1.9 has the shortest throw iirc .. I'll probably get a new boot and knob from the new m5 and combo the z3 !

http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u521/bransing/e9443d061df6c840a8c739513e83abf9_zps7d2515c3.jpg

[joquio]

Are those Z3 1.9 shifters a direct bolt-on?
Though, I think I'm perfectly fine with the UCC EVO short shifter I currently have on my car.
They are very solid without any play when shifting into gears.

[knight604]

All of them are direct bolt ons for now k believe.

I lied , z3 1.9 isn't the shortest but i think too short wouldn't be too good either .

http://www.unofficialbmw.com/images/ratio.jpg

[bcrdukes]

Are those Z3 1.9 shifters a direct bolt-on?
Though, I think I'm perfectly fine with the UCC EVO short shifter I currently have on my car.
They are very solid without any play when shifting into gears.

I had the Z3 shifter in my E36 M3.

[tofu1413]

Are those Z3 1.9 shifters a direct bolt-on?
Though, I think I'm perfectly fine with the UCC EVO short shifter I currently have on my car.
They are very solid without any play when shifting into gears.

yep. all direct bolt on. all shifters are compatible from that era of cars.

I had an e46 M3 shifter in my E36 at one point... and the oem shifters are not expensive brand new! (around $60 for them at the dealer last time i checked)

[underscore]

Ripped the rear carpets out of the RX7, as well as the seats and most of the front carpet. I found about $2 in change, one JBL GTO426 speaker, some funky beads, and that my fuel pump access door was there but not bolted down.

Oh and that the fuel pump wiring is just twisted together, not even butt connectors...

[Zedbra]

My HID's came in for my fogs, so I got those retrofitted into my Hella Micro DE projectors.

http://i459.photobucket.com/albums/qq314/Zedbra/2005%20Jetta%20TDI/2014-02-08143341_zpsad4f5c10.jpg (http://s459.photobucket.com/user/Zedbra/media/2005%20Jetta%20TDI/2014-02-08143341_zpsad4f5c10.jpg.html)

[yray]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1/1656267_10153757135595567_1194393922_n.jpg

cleaned up newly acquired work van

added LED lighting to the back :lol

[Spidey]

Installed medal petals.

[RevYouUp]

sketchy work van is sketchy

[J.C]

stealing N signs and sticking em on the inside of your truck? :troll:

[yray]

^ came as stock

[fliptuner]

When you bought it off murd0c, did it smell like bleach?

[yray]

^smelled like iron

[jing]

Replaced drivers' window regulator after about a year of being broken, lol. For all of last year, the crank didn't do shit and the window could be pushed or pulled up by hand :lol: Good thing no one noticed or I probably wouldn't have my car still

[RRxtar]

Built a bumper for my Jeep. from scratch. has a winch, and an LED light bar.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v280/g2mike/wheelin/bumper24_zpsf4f1df53.jpg


ok it took longer than just today.

[BBMme]

Picked up my truck from thr impound today. No more speeding

[Qmx323]

Ripped the rear carpets out of the RX7, as well as the seats and most of the front carpet. I found about $2 in change, one JBL GTO426 speaker, some funky beads, and that my fuel pump access door was there but not bolted down.

Oh and that the fuel pump wiring is just twisted together, not even butt connectors...

:suspicious::heckno::facepalm:

[dared3vil0]

Picked up my truck from the impound today. No more speeding

That'll last for ~24 hours. :ilied:

[tastic]

Built a bumper for my Jeep. from scratch. has a winch, and an LED light bar.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v280/g2mike/wheelin/bumper24_zpsf4f1df53.jpg


ok it took longer than just today.

Wow! Nice job! One of the nicest functional home-made bumpers I've seen!

[kerga]

Picked up my truck from thr impound today. No more speeding

Damn, I've told that to myself several times... however it turned into "no more speeding... in areas where I'm not familiar with all the radar spots." :devil:

[underscore]

:suspicious::heckno::facepalm:

I know, I'm glad I'm trading away the carpets or I never would have found that.

[GS8]

Take off that stupid looking Dueck logo. I hate dealerships that do that...


Dueck logo was pulled off easily with a heat gun. I didn't know the dealership stuck it over top the old Lansdowne GM sticker (RIP)

Each letter was individually stenciled onto the trunk lid... :okay:

Had already started 'debadging'

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r25/Crimson_Jackal/Cars/IMG_0489_zpsc9681e86.jpg

And then I finished

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r25/Crimson_Jackal/IMG_0499_zps8b8a7afc.jpg

[dared3vil0]

Looks like it needs a good cut polish, other than that i love the color.

[GS8]

Looks like it needs a good cut polish, other than that i love the color.

For sure. Weather's been total shite lately. Want to do full wax / polish and tint the windows while it's there. Waiting on funds for the latter to do the former, lol.

[slvr04rsx]

Relocated plate and plastidipped lower front bumper to look more aggressive.

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b606/Sincereal/IMG_20140213_101859_zps0phgxmuh.jpg (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/Sincereal/media/IMG_20140213_101859_zps0phgxmuh.jpg.html)

[Grim]

i think if you left the bottom white its nicer.

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u304/azn_fryrice/IMG_20140213_101859_zps8f5201b9.jpg (http://s171.photobucket.com/user/azn_fryrice/media/IMG_20140213_101859_zps8f5201b9.jpg.html)

[Taxmonkey]

Out with the old and in with the new!
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/1948109_10152206902799250_123155591_n.jpg
https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/t1/1779917_10152206902559250_2092522113_n.jpg

[dared3vil0]

Rubber dishwashing gloves. :fullofwin: :lawl:

[Taxmonkey]

Rubber dishwashing gloves. :fullofwin: :lawl:

Better than nothing :okay:

[hongy]

Relocated plate and plastidipped lower front bumper to look more aggressive.

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b606/Sincereal/IMG_20140213_101859_zps0phgxmuh.jpg (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/Sincereal/media/IMG_20140213_101859_zps0phgxmuh.jpg.html)
Spotted at river rock
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[GotRice?]

took strut bar off cause going take the lexus for recall fix...

[tastic]

mounted the volks
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr330/tasticfoto/smalllow1.jpg
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr330/tasticfoto/low2.jpg

[LP700-4]

Added some extra JDM fog overlays

http://i.imgur.com/LiABjB3.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/pfPohRs.jpg

Pretty shit install tho, will probably redo later :concentrate:

[BrRsn]

sold my beater in record time,
reinsured my Jeep :fullofwin:


now to find a fun 5 speed car

[tastic]

Installed hella horns.
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr330/tasticfoto/hellas.jpg

[jing]

https://imageshack.us/a/img836/679/xh4x.jpg

Self explanatory

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[Phil@rise]

Better than nothing :okay:

did your mom notice lol

[Grim]

Installed hella horns.
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr330/tasticfoto/hellas.jpg

how does it sound?
where did you get em btw and how much ^^
wanna get it for my s14 and is250

[trollguy]

Self explanatory

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thank you for keeping and running the stock seat belt. too many people out there seem to think once they have a bucket seat they need to replace the stock belt with a 5/6 point harness for daily use.

[tastic]

how does it sound?
where did you get em btw and how much ^^
wanna get it for my s14 and is250

It's very loud! Got mine from amazon for $57.

[westopher]

thank you for keeping and running the stock seat belt. too many people out there seem to think once they have a bucket seat they need to replace the stock belt with a 5/6 point harness for daily use.
Most of the time with no harness bar or cage as well.:failed:

[ApePee2]

Spent 3 hours yesterday doing the following.

- installed new rear rotors
- installed refreshed rear calipers + pads
- Changed brake fluid via gravity bleed with ate fluid

[Taxmonkey]

did your mom notice lol

Took an old pair and got her a new pair!
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[gilly]

Didn't do much but picked up a new catback exhaust for my car. Installing and going stage 2 next week.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/gilbertgilly/photo_zpsa1dbf4a0.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/gilbertgilly/media/photo_zpsa1dbf4a0.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/gilbertgilly/image_zpsa01c4310.jpeg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/gilbertgilly/media/image_zpsa01c4310.jpeg.html)

[GDChoi]

Didn't do much but picked up a new catback exhaust for my car. Installing and going stage 2 next week.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/gilbertgilly/photo_zpsa1dbf4a0.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/gilbertgilly/media/photo_zpsa1dbf4a0.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/gilbertgilly/image_zpsa01c4310.jpeg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/gilbertgilly/media/image_zpsa01c4310.jpeg.html)

if you ever want to trade your wrx side skirts for sti ones.
you know who to contact ;)

[fliptuner]

Relocated plate and plastidipped lower front bumper to look more aggressive.

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b606/Sincereal/IMG_20140213_101859_zps0phgxmuh.jpg (http://s1294.photobucket.com/user/Sincereal/media/IMG_20140213_101859_zps0phgxmuh.jpg.html)

Were you parked in PoCo this morning and does you car have evil M on the back?

[!Aznboi128]

finally installed these...

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k181/azn_boi_128/C445E583-1269-404F-BDB0-1C26EC2BB1D4_zpspsdgyjdu.jpg~original (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/azn_boi_128/media/C445E583-1269-404F-BDB0-1C26EC2BB1D4_zpspsdgyjdu.jpg.html)

[320icar]

Finally found my old shift knob. Gotta do a little dremel work for the reverse lockout.

https://ycpi-farm4.staticflickr.com/3684/12663298205_43a5818020_z.jpg
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[LP700-4]

Replaced the cabin air filter :heckno:

http://i.imgur.com/aLqjixrl.jpg

[Kaolinite]

finally installed these...

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k181/azn_boi_128/C445E583-1269-404F-BDB0-1C26EC2BB1D4_zpspsdgyjdu.jpg~original (http://s88.photobucket.com/user/azn_boi_128/media/C445E583-1269-404F-BDB0-1C26EC2BB1D4_zpspsdgyjdu.jpg.html)

is the other side red? if so, saw your car at tss! haha

[!Aznboi128]

is the other side red? if so, saw your car at tss! haha
Yea it's plasti dipped red on the other side, too lazy to remove lol

[lowda9]

drained coolant and put in new coolant with subaru coolant conditioner. Also put in fresh subaru extra s transmission oil.

[a00755836]

washed by myself. usually too lazy and would go to the automatic washes or hand wash services

[knockoff]

installed ARC intake. OEM center console and the rear of my TEIN coilovers on my van.

Need a spring compressor for the front... ugh.

[white rocket]

installed ARC intake. OEM center console and the rear of my TEIN coilovers on my van.

Need a spring compressor for the front... ugh.

Would love to see pics of that!
j00 must have mega gangsta lean in the pimp van with only the rears installed no?

[joquio]

Replaced the fading BMW front and rear emblem.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7408/12690803064_d2680320b2_b.jpg



Also, washed the car and shine up the black trims real nice :)

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7317/12690452263_eb84811048_b.jpg


Oh, and I picked up a X-Brace today for my car.
Looking to install it sometime next week together with my new wheel/tire combo.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/techarticles/101-Projects-66-X-Brace/Pic1-01.jpg

[R. Mutt]

Finally installed JDM rear :chairdance:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7424/12679517653_18499cb7e8_h.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7383/12679895984_1fe101caa2_h.jpg

[bcrdukes]

Oh, and I picked up a X-Brace today for my car.
Looking to install it sometime next week together with my new wheel/tire combo.


A must for any E36. Good purchase! :)

[underscore]

Replaced the three fucked up wheel studs on my RC by stealing the old studs from a messed up hub I removed from my GTS like 5-6 years ago.

Being a packrat pays off!

[SpuGen]

Went snow hooning.

I'm going to unfortunately admit it here.
I have way more fun beating the shit out of my Winter/Daily 93 Corolla, than I do in the MR2.

:pokerface:

I don't have to worry about:
- Speed bumps
- Potholes
- Parking lots
- Scratches
- Vandalism
- Theft
- Cops

I can go WOT just to get to 50, and apart from making noise, it doesn't get anywhere quick enough to get in trouble. Even on the highway, I can stand on the throttle and use all of the 60whp to make a bunch of noise and barely pass people.

The speedo/odo hasn't worked in ages, and I'm pretty sure the headgasket is on it's way out. Apart from making sure the brakes still work, all I have to do is fill it up and GO. Fuck warming up. The day the motor blows is the day I get an excuse to go buy a 4runner for work, and do a 20V swap on the HOrolla.

Factory ITBs? Fuckyeah.
http://youtu.be/nUPwJmycsJ8?t=2m16s

[Lowered_Klass]

^ This.

You're not alone, when I had my turbo Teg, I never beat on it, was always careful with it... and although fun, I had a BLAST with my wife's old 97 Tercel.

That thing was a tin can, and we beat on that thing like rented mule. It never once let us down, and always came back for more. It had the black plastic bumpers, so we could ram shit and not worry about chipped paint. We got rediculous gas mileage with it too, considering how hard we were on it lol. We sold it a few years ago, and every now and then we STILL talk about the fun we had with it :)

[finbar]

Washed the engine bay


20342

[TypeRNammer]

Didn't do much but picked up a new catback exhaust for my car. Installing and going stage 2 next week.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/gilbertgilly/photo_zpsa1dbf4a0.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/gilbertgilly/media/photo_zpsa1dbf4a0.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/gilbertgilly/image_zpsa01c4310.jpeg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/gilbertgilly/media/image_zpsa01c4310.jpeg.html)

Is that the street n1 or race n1?

[FI-Z33]

got a crystal stick shift knob for shits and giggles... super not functional, but it's so pretty... :megusta:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/1948005_10152149921903280_2109741055_n.jpg

[ts14]

got a crystal stick shift knob for shits and giggles... super functional, but it's so pretty... :megusta:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/1948005_10152149921903280_2109741055_n.jpg

fixed :troll:

[swfk]

Made it out of the garage today, just barely. Was scared for moments lol

http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc437/swfk2/20140223_124535_1_zps0sujkzhb.jpg

[dared3vil0]

Nitto NeoGens(?) on snow... What did you expect to happen...?

[swfk]

I did not expect them to perform like all seasons that's for sure

[knight604]

Tried to start her up but the battery is shot :failed:

[duy-]

i woke up, and it was snowing out... i wanted to sleep in but dragged my ass out of bed and did the 'slush' event with a few friends

aquapel installs by speed syndicate if you're wondering about that huge puddle in the beginning
camera also picked up at speed syndicate, its pretty awesome but its only my second day using it, still trying to figure it out. what i really like is in between heats, i can actually watch what i did off my phone 5 minutes earlier
http://youtu.be/1aIcXV3mbfo

[westopher]

Also, washed the car and shine up the black trims real nice :)

What product did you use on the trim. Mines looking a little dull at the moment.

[joquio]

What product did you use on the trim. Mines looking a little dull at the moment.

Usually most tire shine products works really well on black plastic trims.
That's what I used. I don't remember the brand I used as I used my buddy's shop supply.

[swoobies]

Replaced the fading BMW front and rear emblem.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7408/12690803064_d2680320b2_b.jpg



Also, washed the car and shine up the black trims real nice :)

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7317/12690452263_eb84811048_b.jpg


Oh, and I picked up a X-Brace today for my car.
Looking to install it sometime next week together with my new wheel/tire combo.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/techarticles/101-Projects-66-X-Brace/Pic1-01.jpg

Nice car!

[Peturbo]

i woke up, and it was snowing out... i wanted to sleep in but dragged my ass out of bed and did the 'slush' event with a few friends

aquapel installs by speed syndicate if you're wondering about that huge puddle in the beginning
camera also picked up at speed syndicate, its pretty awesome but its only my second day using it, still trying to figure it out. what i really like is in between heats, i can actually watch what i did off my phone 5 minutes earlier
March 23rd, UBCSCC Slush #5 Run 3 & 7 - YouTube (http://youtu.be/1aIcXV3mbfo)

Your video makes me itch to get my car ready so I can AutoX again.
Haven't been since Dec.
Video description say March.23rd instead of Feb 23rd by the way.

[duy-]

im driving a delorean :badpokerface:
weather was vicious, had 5 of us in a car with the heat blasting at one point but id do it again. barely any 240s, would be cool to see them get represented. seems like most autox is dominated by BMWs, subarus and civic ef

[gilly]

Went to racing greed today and installed my Invidia N1 Street catback. Did a quick dyno pull and got 254hp on mustang dyno... roughly 338hp at the crank.

Quick video I shot of before and after. The N1 is LOUDDD.

2005 Subaru STi Invidia N1 Street Rev Soundcheck - YouTube

[dared3vil0]

31% drivetrain loss seems rather high... Or is that the norm for AWD?

[Euro7r]

I would hate to be gilly' neighbor haha. Wake up to the loud exhaust LOL

[Kaolinite]

^ I have the same set up on my car and I feel bad for the people living upstairs every time i start up my car at 730am in the garage lol.

[gilly]

Hahah. Yeah... we will see if I get any complaints tomorrow morning.
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[TypeRNammer]

Looks like I decided on my future exhaust setup :megusta:

[Mlouis]

had a new bumper installed, picked her up from fast track today. just waiting for the canards and wing now.

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx328/mlouis5/evorunduce.jpg (http://s768.photobucket.com/user/mlouis5/media/evorunduce.jpg.html)

[320icar]

Did my best mod to date

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7364/12790392514_ceda4f9426.jpg
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[trollguy]

had a new bumper installed, picked her up from fast track today. just waiting for the canards and wing now.

http://i768.photobucket.com/albums/xx328/mlouis5/evorunduce.jpg (http://s768.photobucket.com/user/mlouis5/media/evorunduce.jpg.html)

anymore pics of that white jetta in the background?

[alcoolaid]

Didn't know they made duraflex body kits for ralliarts
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[Noran]

rekt

[Mr.Stubbz]

replaced the right highbeam bulb since it died, not a particularly difficult job but my first time actually "fixing" something with the car instead of being lazy and just bringing it to the stealership
20364

20365

how i feel
http://youtu.be/s2a1z4iFc9o?t=30s

[immorality]

had a new bumper installed, picked her up from fast track today. just waiting for the canards and wing now.


Ah, that must have been your car I had seen in there the other day while I was visiting mine.

[Mlouis]

Ah, that must have been your car I had seen in there the other day while I was visiting mine.
yup :)

Didn't know they made duraflex body kits for ralliarts
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haha funny guy, what size are your rota SL grids? I'd like to run them

[jing]

Was wondering last season why it didn't feel right when shifting... Pulled the shifter off today and lo and behold there's almost no fluid in there lulz
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[meme405]

Did my best mod to date

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7364/12790392514_ceda4f9426.jpg
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Was it you this morning (or maybe it was tuesday morning), in north van by the 2nd narrows bridge? Around 7:30am?

[Klondike]

Went to racing greed today and installed my Invidia N1 Street catback. Did a quick dyno pull and got 254hp on mustang dyno... roughly 338hp at the crank.

Quick video I shot of before and after. The N1 is LOUDDD.

2005 Subaru STi Invidia N1 Street Rev Soundcheck - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOtCzQ48g7A&feature=youtu.be)

HNNNGGHHHH PLEASE BE MY NEIGHBOR

[joquio]

Quick and dirty shot of my new set up.
17x8.5 square LTW5 wheels with 245/40/17 Continental DW.
They ride nice and smooth compared to my bald winter tires that was on the DS1 wheels before.


https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2860/12809755393_a52f1bbf13_c.jpg

[320icar]

Was it you this morning (or maybe it was tuesday morning), in north van by the 2nd narrows bridge? Around 7:30am?

Sure wasn't! I'm a Richmond boy born and raised. We fear to leave lulu island
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[dared3vil0]

Took each individual wheel off and cleaned the barrels today.



http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx27/dared3vil0/Mobile%20Uploads/photo_zpsac7b7973.png

Before;


http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx27/dared3vil0/Mobile%20Uploads/photo_zps225e52d6.jpg

After;


http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx27/dared3vil0/Mobile%20Uploads/photo_zps10b21e6a.jpg

[Indy]

Friends an I had our cars tinted last saturday at Street Legal Tinting in Surrey.

correction...my friends had their cars tinted and I had my wife's tiguan tinted....(the headlights on the jetta in the middle were just for pictures, don't worry we took them off.)

http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y393/timyees12/IMG_20140222_155303_zps7882c3bc.jpg

http://i1272.photobucket.com/albums/y393/timyees12/IMG_20140222_155244_zps147b5cc3.jpg

[joquio]

Took a couple more shots of my summer mode today.
More pictures here: http://www.revscene.net/forums/688943-joquios-car-journal-currently-estoril-blue-e36-m3-coupe-2.html#post8425212

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7314/12826528395_0dd875dd35_h.jpg

[mb_]

Went to racing greed today and installed my Invidia N1 Street catback. Did a quick dyno pull and got 254hp on mustang dyno... roughly 338hp at the crank.

Quick video I shot of before and after. The N1 is LOUDDD.

2005 Subaru STi Invidia N1 Street Rev Soundcheck - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOtCzQ48g7A&feature=youtu.be)

I can never get over that boxer rumble :sweetjesus:

[MeowMeow]

Cheese grater is finally goneeeeee

[LC21]

Nice cf wrap. ^^^
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[underscore]

Replaced my Hose from Hell, even with everything around it removed its still a bitch and a half to do.

[gn02156668]

Have Speed Syndicate mounted new tires onto the rims and washed / waxed my vehicle as the sun is up.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/t1/1618548_10152227803385851_1276495614_n.jpg

https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1/1922509_10152227803595851_261087020_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/t1/1959799_10152227804475851_1199891656_n.jpg

[Mr.Stubbz]

damn son, your roof is like a mirror :suspicious:

[gn02156668]

I have the paint polished, then I put Mothers synthetic wax as a base coat and layered Zymol Vintage glaze on top. Mothers synthetic wax has darkened the paint and Zymol Vintage glaze has enhanced the wetness of the appearance.

[Mr.Stubbz]

:ahwow:

[Acura604]

http://imageshack.us/a/img59/2782/2n2r.jpg

Shined up and cleaned inside and out. Ready for install next weekend.

Rain snow or shine!

[Recon604]

vacuumed n cleaned my interior!

[asian_XL]

My dad messaged me earlier saying his brake and tires on his Toyota Alphard were worn out.
This morning, I asked him how did it go, he sent me 2 whatsapp images :suspicious:

http://mar.imghost.us/Jc4V.jpg
http://mar.imghost.us/Jc9N.jpg

This is a Toyota Alphard for those who don't know
http://mar.imghost.us/JcBU.jpg

[tastic]

Have Speed Syndicate mounted new tires onto the rims and washed / waxed my vehicle as the sun is up.



Your paint looks amazing! Like candy!

[joquio]

Installed the X-Brace today. It was scratched and some surface rust so I sprayed it flat black before putting it in.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3755/12848519244_90aa1b2e53_c.jpg

[BBMme]

Aircare which I passed

[Noran]

Can't really tell from the photos, but I clay'd, cut, polished, sealed, and waxed, and wetsanded a few rough spots on my car. Also put my fender liner back in and cleaned up the wheel wells. Re-installing my lips today because I did a shit job the first time.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5514/12809289764_5393301240_z.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2864/12808981803_33614c9805_z.jpg

[SpeedStars]

http://i58.tinypic.com/swzfi0.jpg
Got some new shoes for hella cheap. 16lb rims and brand new toyo T1Rs:fuckyea:
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[tastic]

Put in some blue led footwell and cupholder lighting
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr330/tasticfoto/IMG_00000523.jpg

[imp_squared]

Put in some blue led footwell and cupholder lighting
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr330/tasticfoto/IMG_00000523.jpg

is this always on or does the blue led lighting go on only when the doors open?

[HondaGuy]

http://i58.tinypic.com/swzfi0.jpg
Got some new shoes for hella cheap. 16lb rims and brand new toyo T1Rs:fuckyea:
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Nice choice!
Love my toyo t1r and t1s
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[tastic]

is this always on or does the blue led lighting go on only when the doors open?

I wanted manual control so I ran it to a switch.

[imp_squared]

I wanted manual control so I ran it to a switch.

cool, great for those times you drop something under the seat or on the floor in the dark of the night.

[ThatKoukiKid]

https://24.media.tumblr.com/7c22cc6e33838fa979e810a4b1ddb541/tumblr_n1ulwbAcp11qcwxdso2_1280.jpg
angle mods, because drift car.

[kunoman1]

Can't really tell from the photos, but I clay'd, cut, polished, sealed, and waxed, and wetsanded a few rough spots on my car. Also put my fender liner back in and cleaned up the wheel wells. Re-installing my lips today because I did a shit job the first time.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5514/12809289764_5393301240_z.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2864/12808981803_33614c9805_z.jpg

I prefered the semi attached lip (also likin the new rims brah)

[XplicitLuder]

heater core hose decided to explode on me 2 days after rad was changed so had more coolant issues lol luckily found the issue before i drove to far and replaced it. hopefully no mroe maintenance crap for a while -_-

[bsand]

installed stock suspension....

[fliptuner]

installed stock suspension....

Seems redundant...:troll:

[bsand]

Lol I had to remove the aftermarket coils due to leaky shock on front passenger side
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[snails]

leaky shock? why not replace or re seal it ? and a leaky shock will any cause some bounciness..

seems like alot of work to go back to stock when you could have just dealt with that one shock..

:suspicious:

[bsand]

It was a leaky coilover shock they were 800$ not worth fixing got to the point where my alignment was being effected and I just bought new tires with 5km on so far
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[westopher]

Sorry I totally misread your post.

[SpuGen]

I think he means the set was $800. Like Ebay/Megan/bullshit

[bcrdukes]

Time for some Ohlins.

[snails]

It was a leaky coilover shock they were 800$ not worth fixing got to the point where my alignment was being effected and I just bought new tires with 5km on so far
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then you fix the ONE thats wrecked... and get an alignment for 100$
:suspicious:

maybe its better that you leave your car stock
:concentrate:

[underscore]

Reinstalled the turbo/downpipe in the RC, what a clusterfuck that is. I spent a stupid amount of time trying to chip off a piece of crusty old vac line that had pretty much turned to plastic.

Also installed the replacement rad in the RX7, the silly fan shroud is a bit of a pain to wiggle in there but I think I've got the hang of where it gets hung up now.

[double0seven]

Time for some Ohlins.

Taking my advice about ohlins eh ;)

[bsand]

I think he means the set was $800. Like Ebay/Megan/bullshit

bc but yeah


then you fix the ONE thats wrecked... and get an alignment for 100$
:suspicious:

maybe its better that you leave your car stock
:concentrate:


notn worth to fix the wrecked one.. and FUCK turns out I got a bent knuckle which also damaged the coilover.. hence the BAD alignment... fuck I just ordered one from USA when the shop calls me that they found one local for 150.... I paid 30$ less btu gotta wait til friday..

[underscore]

Get the BC's rebuilt and you'll be a lot further ahead than running stock shocks.

[meme405]

BR series coils have a $100 shock replacement policy...

And replacement parts are readily available for all their other Coils as well. I see no reason not to repair them...

[Acethriller]

Cleaned and polished up the exhaust :woot2:

Before:

http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz40/just-canada/IMG_20140305_210728.jpg

http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz40/just-canada/IMG_20140303_204544.jpg

After:

http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz40/just-canada/09a4888b-40b5-4960-9504-da8a0bb837e0.jpg

http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz40/just-canada/_DSC0133.jpg

[underscore]

Burped the coolant in the FC after the rad replacement, man what a messy job that is. Also bled the clutch and aired up the tires, then took it for a drive down some twisty roads and I've got to say, FC's are very fun cars. Even though this one is a fairly rough NA one (albeit with new shocks and springs) it's a blast to drive.

[kakucaekz]

Recently been re-assembling my engine, today I stuck the oil pan on, along with some water lines and a big ass bracket for the alternator. Thing is, I painted the bracket the same colour as the block and need some opinions on whether I should keep it that way or paint it black. Even one or two comments would help. I'm kinda torn between the choices, lol.

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/Toyota%20MR2/IMG-20140307-WA0030_zpsbigzvxil.jpg (http://s282.photobucket.com/user/RDazr/media/Toyota%20MR2/IMG-20140307-WA0030_zpsbigzvxil.jpg.html)

[duy-]

https://24.media.tumblr.com/7c22cc6e33838fa979e810a4b1ddb541/tumblr_n1ulwbAcp11qcwxdso2_1280.jpg
angle mods, because drift car.

what did you do in terms of steering angle mods?
I see a 20mm? extended lca for camber
tension rods, probably with heim joints for caster
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[Energy]

Switched back to summer wheels and tires.

[hud 91gt]

Put the summer's back on. So much nicer to drive.

[underscore]

Recently been re-assembling my engine, today I stuck the oil pan on, along with some water lines and a big ass bracket for the alternator. Thing is, I painted the bracket the same colour as the block and need some opinions on whether I should keep it that way or paint it black. Even one or two comments would help. I'm kinda torn between the choices, lol.

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/Toyota%20MR2/IMG-20140307-WA0030_zpsbigzvxil.jpg (http://s282.photobucket.com/user/RDazr/media/Toyota%20MR2/IMG-20140307-WA0030_zpsbigzvxil.jpg.html)

I would keep it matching, unless you want to draw attention to the big alt bracket.

[bcrdukes]

BR series coils have a $100 shock replacement policy...

And replacement parts are readily available for all their other Coils as well. I see no reason not to repair them...

I'm going to respectfully disagree.

Stock > BC/Megan Racing/Made in China/Taiwan garbage. And who is going to repair them locally? Likely nobody. They have to be shipped out and what you get is the same garbage again.

[LP700-4]

Hit 50k, hopefully will drive it for another 50k or so before upgrading. Gonna be a while seeing as i only drive maybe 5-7k a year

http://i.imgur.com/4ho6vE6.jpg

[hotong]

^ wow very low kms for a 07

[snowball]

Hit 50k, hopefully will drive it for another 50k or so before upgrading. Gonna be a while seeing as i only drive maybe 5-7k a year

http://i.imgur.com/4ho6vE6.jpg

let me know when you sell it, i hope it's white :ilied:

[underscore]

I'm going to respectfully disagree.

Stock > BC/Megan Racing/Made in China/Taiwan garbage. And who is going to repair them locally? Likely nobody. They have to be shipped out and what you get is the same garbage again.

I'm going to disagree with you since you seem to assume everything made in China is the same...

[ThatKoukiKid]

what did you do in terms of steering angle mods?
I see a 20mm? extended lca for camber
tension rods, probably with heim joints for caster
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It's 25mm, and extended tension rod and rack spacers.

[Acura604]

Winters OFF.....all seasons ON! ...was a great day to do them!

http://imageshack.us/a/img208/9581/m581.jpg

[Acethriller]

Installed! Here's a quick vid.

Rumbling Subaru WRX - Espelir JGT500 Catback Exhaust - YouTube

[JordanLee]

I'm going to respectfully disagree.

Stock > BC/Megan Racing/Made in China/Taiwan garbage. And who is going to repair them locally? Likely nobody. They have to be shipped out and what you get is the same garbage again.

While I have to agree that a lot of the suspension companies these days come from the same factory (BC, Fortune, T1R etc) You dont have many options locally to deal with rebuilding these and even the higher end ones (KW, Moton, AST, Ohlins etc).

The benefit of going with a Fortune Auto and say a FEAL coilover in North America is that they build them in the USA (Albeit same parts as their BC counterparts) but at least this way you can deal with people in the states and get it valved to whatever spring rates you ordered them with.

I just picked up a set of used Ohlins DFV's and upon installation noticed the rears are clunking quite a bit due to the inverted insert being dry. I got them cleaned out and regreased but its still there. I have no option but to send them out to Cali to get them fully rebuilt. The pricing isn't too bad but I can see why the option of going all out on a rebuildable coilover can be out of reach to some.

[KingKaze]

muteki lug nuts and rain guards for my windows.

[orgasm_donor]

I did a little engine clean up today. nice and shiny!

[RevYouUp]

muteki lug nuts and rain guards for my windows.

Where did you buy the lug nuts? And if you don't mind me asking, how much and which set are they?
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[TeriyakiSawce]

Installed Cobb catback and Invidia downpipe

[Kaolinite]

got a parking ticket but the cop wrote down the wrong license plate # yessssss

[bcrdukes]

I have no option but to send them out to Cali to get them fully rebuilt.

Contact Rod @ RMR Suspensions in Abbotsford. He is an authorized Ohlins repair centre.

[TypeRNammer]

Installed Cobb catback and Invidia downpipe

How much was the whole set up?? :megusta:

[gilly]

Installed Cobb catback and Invidia downpipe

did u get a tune?

[orgasm_donor]

Where did you buy the lug nuts? And if you don't mind me asking, how much and which set are they?
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Speed Syndicate sells them. They are a sponsor here.

:woot2:

[TeriyakiSawce]

How much was the whole set up?? :megusta:

The catback was $500. Downpipe was about the same price. I had to pick both of them up in the states.

did u get a tune?

Not yet, the car is still at school. I am installing some springs on it now. I plan to tune it myself using a Tactrix cable.

[Tr1ll]

Curbed my wheels :QQ:

[XplicitLuder]

installed the hids. and lowered her again for summer.. good god ineed to put my summers on as these fat winters just dont do it. i rub like crazy hahahaha

[dared3vil0]

Touched up a a good sized rock that hit my roof about an inch above the windscreen hard enough to leave a chip about a millimetre across today on hwy 1, scared the living shit out of a buddy and me, in all honesty i thought it would dent it hit so hard. Imagine the sound of someone literally hitting your car with a fucking hammer...

[underscore]

Cleaned all the oil out of the RC's intercooler, I got a massive headache from the gas fumes. Also disassembled and cleaned the BOV, then put it all back together and fought the stupid intercooler back into the car.

[tofu1413]

I'm going to respectfully disagree.

Stock > BC/Megan Racing/Made in China/Taiwan garbage. And who is going to repair them locally? Likely nobody. They have to be shipped out and what you get is the same garbage again.

Bilstein / Koni shocks + eibach or H&R > stock :troll:

[meme405]

I'm going to respectfully disagree.

Stock > BC/Megan Racing/Made in China/Taiwan garbage. And who is going to repair them locally? Likely nobody. They have to be shipped out and what you get is the same garbage again.

Some people own cars that do not have a large aftermarket, and sometimes BC/Kido/Megan are the only options when it comes to looking for coils.

Currently on the FX the companies listed above are the only choices for coils, and there are countless FX owners all over NA running them without any issues.

Sure a nice set of Ohlins or AST or other high end brand would be nice, but then again we all want to own a set of HRE's or COR wheels as well. But most people are running reps or cheap asia manufactured wheels as well...

Also there are a few shops that rebuild coils locally, at the end of the day they are coilovers, the pieces that go into them are not too darn specialized, they can be sourced and replaced. Its not rocket science, its a suspension system.

Pretty well everything you buy today comes from China/Asia, so what difference does it make if your coils come from there?

[godwin]

I think dukes is implying and we had looked into this in other threads.. there are very few places that rebuild coils locally. Especially ones that do proper calibrations, yes it is not rocket science but you add different amount of oil into each shocks in a set, you get some really bad results. If you pick off brands you won't get the rebuild kits easily. Perhaps you have a spare set of shocks when you RR your own shocks, but most people the car will be on a hoist for a good month? if need to send down to California to get it done.


Also there are a few shops that rebuild coils locally, at the end of the day they are coilovers, the pieces that go into them are not too darn specialized, they can be sourced and replaced. Its not rocket science, its a suspension system.

[duy-]

when bc / megans are the only choice, i would rather go custom. its not that hard to buy ground control sleeves and buy your own inserts, for my car specifically ive bought KONI race series inserts and BILSTEIN with amazing, ridiculously amazing results. especially with konis having lifetime warranty, and the fact that i only need to adjust my height once, its not like im changing it every other month. there are always options when it comes to suspension set ups, but the new thing is to buy BC coilovers which the valving is crap and the springs are crap because they bind, the rest is just metal... get it revalved then order some swift springs in and call it a day

[meme405]

If you don't want to deal with the hassle of coils, then just do lowering springs and call it a day.

If you put on coils, you must do so knowing that they are a lot more work than any traditional suspension setup, they require tuning, they require maintenance, and they will (sooner than traditional spring and shocks) will require a rebuild.

It seems to be coils need to be rebuilt every 50-60k KM. Whereas even on the worse cars, a spring and shock setup will go 100k km.

The maintenance and tuning reason is the exact reason I chose to go with H&R springs, and OEM KYB shocks. I didnt want to deal with the hassle of coils.

Do I regret not having the option of lowering and raising my car withing a few hours, do I regret not having the adjustability? Yes to both. But I am still certainly happy with my current setup.

[trollguy]

It seems to be coils need to be rebuilt every 50-60k KM. Whereas even on the worse cars, a spring and shock setup will go 100k km.


Are these estimates or hard data?

I put on 60k of mixed mileage (daily/track) on my KW V3s on my old car and it held up fine. No leaking, felt as good as new. Of course I don't have a shock dyno handy, but my butt dyno says it's fine.

I've since sold the car and the current owner has put on another 50k.. No leaking still.

?

Or are you referring to China built coilovers?

[trollguy]

when bc / megans are the only choice, i would rather go custom. its not that hard to buy ground control sleeves and buy your own inserts, for my car specifically ive bought KONI race series inserts and BILSTEIN with amazing, ridiculously amazing results. especially with konis having lifetime warranty, and the fact that i only need to adjust my height once, its not like im changing it every other month. there are always options when it comes to suspension set ups, but the new thing is to buy BC coilovers which the valving is crap and the springs are crap because they bind, the rest is just metal... get it revalved then order some swift springs in and call it a day

dont forget the issue of the collars seizing too.

even if the vehicle isnt daily driven.

[bcrdukes]

BRB. Let me write a letter to the race teams @ F1.

"Hey race team principle,

You can lay off your suspension engineers. Suspension setup, research, and development is not rocket science. You can save yourself hundreds of thousands.

Just get some BC Racing coilovers and you will achieve the same results as your custom-built Penske and Ohlins setup because Revscene members know better.

Regards,

bcrdukes"

[duy-]

well definitely they'll seize and require more maintenance
-shocks
-sleeves / collars
-pillow ball camber plates (mine constantly needs lube every 4 - 6 months and to be cleaned out
-new alignments , camber / caster angle
-roll centers

but its just something that goes hand in hand when upgrading to performance parts, definitely wouldn't recommend it for everyone because even a good brand like FEALs / STANCe or Kws will seize up after neglect and improper adjustment. (lets crank it to the max stiff compression because my cars hellaflush and i dont want to rub the fenders)

back to what i did to my car today... installed a filter! yay! ive always wanted a cold air intake but i guess this will have to do. feels like i lost 4 hp

http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q375/duy-/A387982F-ECC0-483C-8111-0F5955CD1BC0_zpsum8x3uam.jpg (http://s349.photobucket.com/user/duy-/media/A387982F-ECC0-483C-8111-0F5955CD1BC0_zpsum8x3uam.jpg.html)

[maksimizer]

Gave her love

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7427/13096476415_0bc2924aff_c.jpg