[Energy]

OMG these tires are amazing! That is all.

Edit:

http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr153/randomstuffaccount/F8E41FF7-6ED9-4AEE-8E07-9688E318BAA2_zpswtyi7s6k.jpg (http://s479.photobucket.com/user/randomstuffaccount/media/F8E41FF7-6ED9-4AEE-8E07-9688E318BAA2_zpswtyi7s6k.jpg.html)
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr153/randomstuffaccount/4AC28102-C862-4BD6-926C-F19F5AAC042B_zpstm7dvb44.jpg (http://s479.photobucket.com/user/randomstuffaccount/media/4AC28102-C862-4BD6-926C-F19F5AAC042B_zpstm7dvb44.jpg.html)

[westopher]

They are at their worst right now too. Give it a few K to break in. :fullofwin:

[Harvey Specter]

I got 21" pss, best tires ever and way better than the god awful rft's Pirelli's that came with my car.

[GS8]

And am currently having them installed. Can't wait!

http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr153/randomstuffaccount/9A68E22E-1948-4B50-A056-637FBCB96055_zps9fn92rga.jpg (http://s479.photobucket.com/user/randomstuffaccount/media/9A68E22E-1948-4B50-A056-637FBCB96055_zps9fn92rga.jpg.html)

Drivehard! :fullofwin:

I settled for Ventus V12s because broke :okay:

Here's what I did today to my car today. Pontiac car show tomorrow!

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r25/Crimson_Jackal/Cars/10369739_10154199659010321_6016936468487264689_n_z ps8a9c6f32.jpg

[bcrdukes]

Where did you guys get your Michelin PSS'?

[mikey2781]

PSS were my favorite until I decided to go for the stanced look with a bit of strech/poke. The shoulders were to square, hard to get a flush fitment with these without rubbing and not having to do fender work.

However, nothing can compare with PSS when its dry out, it's aight in the rain but hankooks/falkens/contis are FAR better in the rain.

[fliptuner]

Here's what I did today to my car today. Pontiac car show tomorrow!

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r25/Crimson_Jackal/Cars/10369739_10154199659010321_6016936468487264689_n_z ps8a9c6f32.jpg

New Horizons?

[Noran]

Where did you guys get your Michelin PSS'?

I got mine from Costco. They had a promotion that just ended on the 2nd of July with ~$15 off per tire + (can't remember exactly) either free or reduced installation price including balancing, plus free tire rotation for the life of the tire.

[bcrdukes]

How much did it run you and what are the specs of your tires?

Is this the Canadian or US Costco?

[Noran]

Canadian Costco.

235/45/17

$1,062 taxes in with installation package.

They're significantly cheaper in the states. Just gave a quick look at tire rack and they were about $60 less per tire. However, I'd rather deal locally and avoid the hassle of bringing them across the border, exchange rate etc.

[Energy]

That's not bad. It cost me $1,130 shipped to Point Roberts for a pair each of 235/35/19 and 265/30/19. Plus 12% taxes.

[Yodamaster]

Cleaning up bits and pieces for the Subaru to make installation easier later on.

http://i.imgur.com/dUXXLel.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/DPuluj5.jpg?1

[fliptuner]

Canadian Costco.

235/45/17

$1,062 taxes in with installation package.

They're significantly cheaper in the states. Just gave a quick look at tire rack and they were about $60 less per tire. However, I'd rather deal locally and avoid the hassle of bringing them across the border, exchange rate etc.

You're probably better off. The dollar is shyte, no border crap and no hassle with Costco.

Just because it's not a specialty shop, I'd make a point to take pics of the rims, tell the service advisor you did so and to be extremely careful with them. Not sure if they use torque wrenches or torque sticks but I'd also request they use the former.

[Noran]

I'll have my wheels off of my car when I bring them there and I'll be sure to have lots of pictures on my phone.

[bcrdukes]

That's not bad. It cost me $1,130 shipped to Point Roberts for a pair each of 235/35/19 and 265/30/19. Plus 12% taxes.

I must have missed a post in the thread, but mind sharing where you got yours from?

I'm looking for a set for my Corolla S.

[immorality]

Out with the old, in with the new:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/immorality/94%20MR2/DSC_0117_zps8b608174.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/immorality/94%20MR2/DSC_0148_zps24cde094.jpg

[Energy]

I must have missed a post in the thread, but mind sharing where you got yours from?

I'm looking for a set for my Corolla S.

Sorry, I don't think I mentioned it yet. I got them from tire rack.

[bcrdukes]

That's a pretty good price, especially for 19s!

Thanks! :)

[fliptuner]

No 13's :okay:

[GS8]

New Horizons?

Yeah

I borrow that driveway often :lol

[lilaznviper]

finally changed the filter
http://i.imgur.com/gxT6akw.jpg

[Fafine]

finally changed the filter
http://i.imgur.com/gxT6akw.jpg

Jus clean it.. Baller!

[mb_]

Not today but whatever... more like Wednesday (dis-assembly & waiting for parts) and Thursday nights (re-assembly)

My "hose from hell" had enough of my shit and decided to let go. It's a coolant line for the oil cooler that's underneath the turbo and is known to go. Was gonna drain out all the old coolant but decided to do it another day. Settled with topping it off and bleeding it for now. Lost so much coolant that I emptied out a jug just topping it off :lawl: Used about a third of the second jug to bleed it. My car takes about 12L of coolant because mid-engine :okay:

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

Old vs. New. Lolwut

http://i.imgur.com/QcwO56N.jpg

[1BADMR2]

^ Pain in the ass to replace with the engine in, there should be a way to install a metal pipe instead of the rubber hose.

[mb_]

Wasn't as bad as I thought but it was no walk in the park either. I never want to do that again. I took the oil cooler off instead of the turbo though.

This tool also sped things up with getting the clamps off in hard to reach places like the bypass hose that was underneath the thermostat housing:

http://www.ntxtools.com/Merchant/graphics/00000001/otc-4525.gif

[westopher]

Replaced my pads with ferodo DS2500 pads today. Still actually had like 50% on my pads surprisingly enough, after 30k, and a few HPDEs. OEM BMW pads are pretty impressive. Looks like a have some backups. And yes thats a leash holding up the caliper to avoid stressing the brake lines.:hotbaby:
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5278/14190154719_8ca5e471a5_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nBWfBZ)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/nBWfBZ) by westophervan (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

[fliptuner]

Next time you're in there, might want to wire brush and lube those coil threads.

[westopher]

Yeah I noticed that too. I'm going to do rotors in a month or so, so I'll deal with it then. Pretty surprised the coils look that shitty already. Although, I turned the locking collar on both sides (not the perch) when I saw how haggard they were but they still spun freely surprisingly.

[bcrdukes]

Which coilovers are you running again?

[westopher]

They are just FKs. Not bad for cheap coils. They drive better than the PSS9s I've had on another car but worse than the Konis I've had.

[Bimmette]

Installed a front lip

[dared3vil0]

Dat license plate :ifyouknow:

[MaaaadMan]

New wheels are on!

http://s28.postimg.org/6u4h0wjjx/10414440_10152106920636244_6343158356196203290_n.j pg

[fliptuner]

when do we chop the springs?

http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/images/cutting-torch-neutral-flame.jpg

[mk1freak]

Early Toyota and chopped Springs..... Brings back memories...

[pb.kidz]

enabled brake force display through coding

Bfd coded e92 335i - YouTube

[underscore]

^ Pain in the ass to replace with the engine in, there should be a way to install a metal pipe instead of the rubber hose.

The weird part is that it connects a metal pipe that is bolts to the motor to another metal pipe that is bolted to the motor. There's several little hoses like that on those motors and I can't for the life of me figure out why they even exist.

[C-unit]

Test fitting the kit. :sweetjesus:

RE CF hood
RE bumper
RE CF front fender
RE CF rear fender
RE CF canard
RE side skirt
RE CF lower fender
RE CF front diffuser
RE CF rear diffuser.

[JD35]

:sweetjesus::sweetjesus:

Cunit: Fender Mirrors?

[westopher]

To tide me over from buying an e92 M3. Makes the car feel 10 years newer. Excuse the mess. The interior needs some minor love.
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2915/14420058363_575640a556_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nYfyXV)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/nYfyXV) by westophervan (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

[jaemc]

C-unit. That looks beautiful :ahwow:

[C-unit]

:sweetjesus::sweetjesus:

Cunit: Fender Mirrors?

probably not..i am broke..lol

[Shark Tank]

Bimette gorgeous pics and car :hotbaby:

[dared3vil0]

@Westopher, that steering wheel looks hella comfy...

[boatcaptain]

playin tetris with my car
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b86/jc8899311/10299941_10152098081096507_5410191463881168289_n_z ps77883c39.jpg (http://s17.photobucket.com/user/jc8899311/media/10299941_10152098081096507_5410191463881168289_n_z ps77883c39.jpg.html)

[BBMme]

I traded my SRT to buy my girlfriend a fully loaded fiat 500

[jinxcrusader]

Why not an Abarth?

[BBMme]

^
She doesn't know nor wants to drive stick:p
I wanted to wait for the 2015 fiat turbo with the auto, but the wait was too long.
Plus I had one before and she hated it haha

[jshen]

C Unit, you must be my long lost twin.

http://imageshack.com/a/img843/8394/0aydx.jpg

Sorry, shitty potato phone

[tofu1413]

FD3S.... :sweetjesus:

[mb_]

OMFG FD PORN!!! :sweetjesus:


Really makes me want one now :okay:

[duy-]

i sticker bombed it, took longer than i want to admit

http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q375/duy-/8A813D00-AC52-470E-98F8-CE6A981D7492_zpsk1hgxtsi.jpg (http://s349.photobucket.com/user/duy-/media/8A813D00-AC52-470E-98F8-CE6A981D7492_zpsk1hgxtsi.jpg.html)

[uazdrprz6771]

MY CAR BITCHESS!!!!http://weber.$$$$$$$$$$$$.com/3.jpg

[i-vtecyo]

21454

dipped my rims.

[westopher]

LTWs on. Needs BMW center caps that are probably $500000 from the dealership.
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5535/14445438152_eb26a8fb66_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/o1uDuu)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/o1uDuu) by westophervan (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

[white rocket]

^BOOM!! now we're talking :thumbsup:

shitty you had to swap due to bent wheel though :(

[bcrdukes]

Will you be repairing the wheel?

[kakucaekz]

Installed boost gauge. Only been 4 months since I got it, haha. Temporary position for now; I'm trying to find a spare a-pillar trim piece to drill a triple gauge pod into.

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/Toyota%20MR2/805782b6-6a2f-4cf9-b0b2-393b1ce583b4_zps419c5be4.jpg (http://s282.photobucket.com/user/RDazr/media/Toyota%20MR2/805782b6-6a2f-4cf9-b0b2-393b1ce583b4_zps419c5be4.jpg.html)

[godwin]

Actually they are rather reasonable.. not to mention if they peel you can take it back ;)

LTWs on. Needs BMW center caps that are probably $500000 from the dealership.

[westopher]

Will you be repairing the wheel?
I'll see how much it costs when I get around to it. No real rush though. Not sure if I'll be fixing them to run them again, or fixing them to sell them though. I know lots of people aren't big fans of them, but I definitely like them more than any of the stock wheels. I think in person you can see the quality of the wheels which adds to the overall package. In photos they are kinda plain looking.

[ThatKoukiKid]

C Unit, you must be my long lost twin.

http://imageshack.com/a/img843/8394/0aydx.jpg

Sorry, shitty potato phone

Test fitting the kit. :sweetjesus:

RE CF hood
RE bumper
RE CF front fender
RE CF rear fender
RE CF canard
RE side skirt
RE CF lower fender
RE CF front diffuser
RE CF rear diffuser.


http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/500x/43997948.jpg

[jshen]

Similar, no? Same face, same rims, same rear diffuser.

http://imageshack.com/a/img829/974/xbay.jpg

[trollguy]

jsehn, is your FD a matte purple now?

[Noran]

With the help of ICE BOY, changed my grimey old brake fluid to Motul RBF600. That pedal feel :sweetjesus:

[bcrdukes]

With the help of ICE BOY, changed my grimey old brake fluid to Motul RBF600. That pedal feel :sweetjesus:

You didn't get Castrol SRF?! :seriously:

[jshen]

jsehn, is your FD a matte purple now?

Suppose to be a deep blue.

[Noran]

You didn't get Castrol SRF?! :seriously:
Motur for ryfe

[StylinRed]

DIY question (figure this is a good place to ask)

My battery has been draining completely dead every several days (has happened twice now) I figure I needed a new battery but this last time that it drained after I charged it back up the Alarm has stopped working

The led wont blink, the remote doesn't work (stopped) but since the alarm stopped working I haven't had a complete battery drain issue yet although its just been a couple days

So my question is, is it the battery or has something gone wrong with the alarm ?

Not uncommon for aftermarket alarms to drain the shit out of batteries so that's what could be happening

Get it properly diagnosed first thought before you drop money on a new battery
Posted via RS Mobile


Is there a fuse for the alarm? I'd take it to Soundsgood for a diagnosis. Chances are, yeah, the alarm was draining the batt.

Reset everything.
Charge battery.
Unplug ground to battery.
Hold brakes for 5-15 seconds.
Re-plug battery.

If that doesn't work, bring it to Sounds Good.
I drained my battery after accidently leaving the lights on overnight. Boosted it, then the turbo timer or Alarm was acting up, and I couldn't turn off the car. Key out and Turbo Timer off, still drove. Weird.

Brought it to Sounds Good while it was still on, and had to stall it out in thier lot. They fixed it in no time.


So I had actually totally ignored this Alarm problem :seriously: and lived without a working alarm since I barely use the celica anymore.

Anyhow the alarm hasn't worked since then...until the other day I had taken the car out and stopped at Broadway & ... (can't remember the intersection i said i would but i forgot my god) anyway while driving through and stopping at the light of this particular intersection something causes my door locks to lock/unlock and make my alarm Beep repeatedly (it doesnt work remember but it beeps here) until I drove away from the intersection
after this incident my alarm works again, everything about it works like before... :fulloffuck: I had driven through the area again yesterday and it did the same thing at the same intersection (i know i should really remember the cross st. but i cant)

I've had an incident in the past where when driving by Lougheed Hwy & Coast Meridian (now the Meridian Connector) something would activate my alarm in the same way too (this is before the construction completed the update to the area)

I really should bring it in to have it looked at :lol

[fliptuner]

After neglecting my Corolla for the better part of a year, I removed a bunch of trim, grill, lights, etc., washed it down, cleaned the jambs and Noran's in the middle of polishing it.
Single stage FTL.

Also sanded some trim and taking the rest in for media blasting before painting them up.
Pics when polishing is done......

[dared3vil0]

What year is the 'rolla?

[fliptuner]

This one is a '71. (KE20)

Rollin' on 12's, bitch. Sup?

:okay:

[Noran]

'heh.

http://i.imgur.com/jPQP1iU.jpg

[Zordon]

Similar, no? Same face, same rims, same rear diffuser.

http://imageshack.com/a/img829/974/xbay.jpg

Did i see you coming down Cypress this morning at around 9:30am? Love the colour.

[Energy]

All these FDs. So beautiful!

[fliptuner]

So while Nolan was busy polishing, I figured I might as well clean up the trunk. Found the spare floating in a pool of water. It was probably a combination of cleaning the trunk jamb and a leaky taillight gasket. Popped the drain plugs out and gave it a degrease/wash.

http://i.imgur.com/wqRpx6R.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Cd6sfKd.jpg

[Energy]

Installed my BMW Performance Steering Wheel.

Before:
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr153/randomstuffaccount/e92/A8C65917-4DDB-4173-B0C7-26E47E93515F_zpsfjuzt2dy.jpg

After:
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr153/randomstuffaccount/e92/0BD0DA72-1047-4577-B918-15DD56B2EA45_zps6xvxoi86.jpg

A picture showing the difference in thickness between the stock sport steering wheel and the BMW Performance one:
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr153/randomstuffaccount/e92/C8295E60-5CDA-4EB1-BFF6-9216F5364AAA_zpshnl7jppo.jpg

This is one of the best mods I've done so far especially since I touch the steering wheel all the time. The new wheel is as thick as the M3 wheel and the alcantara just feels so good in my hands.

I also ordered the alcantara steering wheel trim to go with the wheel but it arrives later this week.


edit: grammar

[JoshuaWong]

Playing around at friends shop...
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t31.0-8/10428365_10152475546879153_9078688519687556051_o.j pg

[Noran]

3 quick pulls at Racing Greed today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJ2L4u-_Fh8

163whp/133wtq Mustang Dyno, Dynojet corrected #'s
Not worried about the numbers right now. All I wanted today was a baseline to go off of. All I have is passive mods +kpro which I haven't toyed with outside of Parameters.

[fliptuner]

That's actually pretty good for what you've done and on a Mustang

[bcrdukes]

Removed the clutch helper spring. Car feels like a WRC Toyota Corolla now. :fuckyea:

[SpuGen]

Car decided it only wanted to do 10PSI all day.
Lost 10WHP compared to last year's 198/190 @11PSI.

Not sure if it was the heat today, but it pulled 16PSI no problem last night. BOO
I guess I broke it last night?

Time for megasquirt + GT30...Orrrrr Supra.

2nd car.
bcmr2rgdyno2014 - YouTube

[bcrdukes]

What numbers did you get this year? I'm surprised it's still managing to pull some good numbers on the original motor!

If you have time, get a vacuum leak test or swap the boost controller. I suspect the one that's in there may not be very reliable. And yes, heat soaking will muddle its output. If you haven't installed the Berk intercooler, I suggest you do that before next year's dyno day. ;)

Fuck you but I do miss this car. :okay: #regrets

Take care of it, plz.

[nlo]

Figured out how hard it is to install an s2000 cluster , maybe another day....:okay:

[trollguy]

Suppose to be a deep blue.

gotcha. looks great. saw you on westminster/5rd last week. my dog was checking out your car from the rear window.

[SpuGen]

What numbers did you get this year? I'm surprised it's still managing to pull some good numbers on the original motor!

If you have time, get a vacuum leak test or swap the boost controller. I suspect the one that's in there may not be very reliable. And yes, heat soaking will muddle its output. If you haven't installed the Berk intercooler, I suggest you do that before next year's dyno day. ;)

Fuck you but I do miss this car. :okay: #regrets

Take care of it, plz.

Last year I got 198 whp / 19x wtq w/out the Intercooler @ 11psi.
188 @ 10PSI w/ Intercooler this year.

I guess the factory sidemount flows just as well as the Berk, assuming 10 hp/PSI as a rough estimate. Also assuming that heatsoak was not a factor, as it was parked for 4 hours before it got onto the dyno. The Thermostat was unplugged to kick on the e-fans for the bay, and intercooler set to pull.

This morning at 5am, it got upto about 12PSI.. I think it's time for a cheapo MBC until I go Megasquirt/AEM.

The car itself still drives the same. The only minor annoyance would be the clutch pressure constantly going limp, then back to stiff, for no apparent reason. There's no air in the lines, as I've bled it twice this season with ATE Yellow. DOT4 fluid. Randomly goes limp in the morning, stiffens up mid-drive, then goes soft again before parking. Clutch slave and master have no leaks.

Quick question:
Is it still on the original clutch? No slips, I just don't want to prematurely upgrade and find tons of life left on it.

[bcrdukes]

Good thing you asked. I know for a fact the previous owner (before me) had done the timing belt/water pump but not the clutch. I'm positive the clutch is still original OE Toyota from the factory!

[vexor]

I completely took off the front end to get the forks serviced

https://scontent-a-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t1.0-9/10492601_10154254215030058_5098320667021468107_n.j pg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t1.0-9/10487306_10154254215350058_6130554654579186434_n.j pg

[underscore]

SpuGen if you're looking for an OS Giken clutch PM me, I've got a single and a twin for sale.

[immorality]

The car itself still drives the same. The only minor annoyance would be the clutch pressure constantly going limp, then back to stiff, for no apparent reason. There's no air in the lines, as I've bled it twice this season with ATE Yellow. DOT4 fluid. Randomly goes limp in the morning, stiffens up mid-drive, then goes soft again before parking. Clutch slave and master have no leaks.

Quick question:
Is it still on the original clutch? No slips, I just don't want to prematurely upgrade and find tons of life left on it.


Sounds more like the seals in either the clutch master or slave are wearing out.

[bcrdukes]

+1

The slave was never changed. Only the master cylinder.

[westopher]

Installed LTW rep corner splitters. I might just pony up the ridiculous amount for the real ltw blades and adjustable front splitter, but this will do for now.
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2906/14314286248_8b8635d800_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nNUsAL)IMG_0683 (https://flic.kr/p/nNUsAL) by westophervan (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

[Lowered_Klass]

^ God dammit I love those wheels.

[underscore]

I checked the wiring for the lights on the bike before I redo the connections for the LED brake/turn signals the PO added, turns out both turn signals are tied together so whichever way you signal you get both sides going :heckno:. Then I noticed the headlight was burnt out, I go to pull it and some idiot removed the brackets and GLUED A BULB IN :rukidding:. They also chopped off the plug and put on three individual crimp connectors so it's impossible to plug it in properly.

[E.D.C.5]

washed it

http://i.imgur.com/P5UAUmRl.jpg (http://imgur.com/P5UAUmR)

[Noran]

TypeR lips pls

[Energy]

Part 2 of my steering wheel upgrade... alcantara trim! Its so fuzzy! More interior upgrades to come soon.

Before:
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr153/randomstuffaccount/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-06/A1EC2775-4D33-4491-9D6F-1515C9A82957_zpskrwparaf.jpg

After:
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr153/randomstuffaccount/Mobile%20Uploads/2EB7EB83-B841-45B7-8C20-95B1B8463963_zpssl13peoj.jpg

[E.D.C.5]

TypeR lips pls

eyeing on the mugen lip slightly modded for 02-04

[iHeat]

Installed my BMW Performance Steering Wheel.

Before:
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr153/randomstuffaccount/e92/A8C65917-4DDB-4173-B0C7-26E47E93515F_zpsfjuzt2dy.jpg

After:
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr153/randomstuffaccount/e92/0BD0DA72-1047-4577-B918-15DD56B2EA45_zps6xvxoi86.jpg

A picture showing the difference in thickness between the stock sport steering wheel and the BMW Performance one:
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr153/randomstuffaccount/e92/C8295E60-5CDA-4EB1-BFF6-9216F5364AAA_zpshnl7jppo.jpg

This is one of the best mods I've done so far especially since I touch the steering wheel all the time. The new wheel is as thick as the M3 wheel and the alcantara just feels so good in my hands.

I also ordered the alcantara steering wheel trim to go with the wheel but it arrives later this week.


edit: grammar

how much and where did you get the BMW performance steering wheel?

[Energy]

I got it gently used online for $400. The alcantara trim was extra.

[wonton1017]

Tires mounted on new wheels, from too much tire to too little tire.

Old (left):
19x9 w/ 265/30/19

vs

New (right):
19x11 w/ 265/30/19

http://s2.postimg.org/4qaf4hk4p/20140626_115423.jpg
(camber wear was not done by me)

[Bravo]

Tires mounted on new wheels, from too much tire to too little tire.

Old (left):
19x9 w/ 265/30/19

vs

New (right):
19x11 w/ 265/30/19

http://s2.postimg.org/4qaf4hk4p/20140626_115423.jpg
(camber wear was not done by me)

Aren't they the same size?

[Fafine]

Aren't they the same size?

11 inch wheel vs 9 inch wheel smh

[extracrunchie]

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3844/14327646510_ed6fd44012_k.jpg

Mugen spoiler painted and installed :fullofwin:

Cars alittle dirty from rain.

[dared3vil0]

A 265/30 on a 9" wheel is WAAAAY better off than a 265/30 on an 11" wheel... Ideal size for that 9" would be a 255/30 or a 255/35, on an 11" wheel more like a 305/315... 265 is way stretch...

[wonton1017]

^The 265/30/19 is 1mm away from my fender right now, imagine adding another 20-25mm to the outer edge :S

I know not that many people like the stretch and poke thing because I didn't before either until I saw a couple of them drive down the road.

[Energy]

Completed my BMW Performance interior theme.

So all the parts include the performance steering wheel and trim, performance shift knob and alcantara boot, and performance ebrake handle and alcantara boot.

[http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr153/randomstuffaccount/e92/97BA2C2D-1E5B-4F46-85E6-CBCA13833001_zpsuvmp1caj.jpg
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr153/randomstuffaccount/e92/4FF5CB53-0CE8-4580-BBB3-E9BC470624F2_zpsiu8fl1tc.jpg

[wonton1017]

Removed some tacky stuff
Replaced red lugs with neo chrome lugs
Varrstoens mounted (I am sorry I can't afford 6k wheels)
19x9.5 and 19x11

Lowering F/R some more when I get the fenders re-rolled
Still learning to stance :)

http://i.imgur.com/sUAJNL3.jpg

[Fafine]

looks good

[mikey2781]

Removed some tacky stuff
Replaced red lugs with neo chrome lugs
Varrstoens mounted (I am sorry I can't afford 6k wheels)
19x9.5 and 19x11

Lowering F/R some more when I get the fenders re-rolled
Still learning to stance :)


Where did you get the side skirt splitters?
My brother has been looking for one for the longest time

[Yodamaster]

I did what I do best..

http://i.imgur.com/TaYRvjj.jpg?1

UNACCEPTABLE! - YouTube

http://i.imgur.com/rbJkcH5.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/buJfnjj.jpg?1

Rust is a real pain in the dick.

[westopher]

Completed my BMW Performance interior theme.

So all the parts include the performance steering wheel and trim, performance shift knob and alcantara boot, and performance ebrake handle and alcantara boot.

You (and I) need a nice set of pedals to just complete that ultimate cockpit feel. I could use a nicer ebrake handle too.

[threezero]

http://cl.ly/image/3O3Q2v2i3c3Y/Screen%20Shot%202014-06-28%20at%205.25.27%20PM.png

finally fix the kinked hose going to the oil catch can. Install some cf engine bay decor. Thinking about painting the engine cover either blue or gold… ummm…….

[Energy]

You (and I) need a nice set of pedals to just complete that ultimate cockpit feel. I could use a nicer ebrake handle too.

Haha that's on the list!

[knight604]

i washed her with a buddy , dp style.

[mk1freak]

i washed her with a buddy , dp style.

i prefer the eiffel tower :ifyouknow:

[satek]

Deleted asc (traction control) with this boot

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i124/neties/Randoms/004.jpg

[threezero]

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e140/pokguygirl/general/F1BD7374-9941-4636-AFF5-1A9C2F49F382.jpg

Killed some cones today, noticing vast improvement from the first time I went out there. Now only if I can make it to more events.

[maksimizer]

Got my rust bucket about a month ago.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5476/14560542943_7080a00a3d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/obEA8R)

After the grinding, welding, cutting, this came out.
Mexi stanced with 13" diamond steelies, spiked lugs, plasti dipped intence teal.


https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3876/14560536853_12551b4449_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/obEyjR)

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5476/14560537233_4555e70a58_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/obEyrp)

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5531/14517360736_1c51677911_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/o7Rgz3)

[Noran]

You (and I) need a nice set of pedals to just complete that ultimate cockpit feel. I could use a nicer ebrake handle too.

I have Mugen pedals and a DC5R footrest. The metal looks so cool and has way more grip than the plastic shit that comes stock in North American DC5s. Worth it.

[mb_]

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e140/pokguygirl/general/F1BD7374-9941-4636-AFF5-1A9C2F49F382.jpg

Killed some cones today, noticing vast improvement from the first time I went out there. Now only if I can make it to more events.

We've gone to the same auto x events before and I still don't know who you are LOL. White FRS could be anyone out there :lol

[Yodamaster]

Finished rust repairs, new undercoating, started sanding.

http://i.imgur.com/ix6KGPb.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/6ag5C0o.jpg?1

http://i.imgur.com/v097Bbg.jpg?1

[threezero]

We've gone to the same auto x events before and I still don't know who you are LOL. White FRS could be anyone out there :lol

Will come say hi next time haha. Was the white mr2 with the works wheels your buddy? That car is so sick!

[c4@urdoor]

Got my rust bucket about a month ago.
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5531/14517360736_1c51677911_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/o7Rgz3)

CHOO CHOO

SQUISH........
:facepalm:

[AVS_Racing]

^^ for sale too at a mere 5 stacks

1990 Mexi Stanced Mazda Miata (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/pml/cto/4546979901.html)

:pokerface:

[jing]

LOL, saw him cruising topless down Canada Way with his buddy earlier :nyan:

I sold my 90 Miata in similar shape and a bunch of recent maintenance with lower km's equipped with shitty coilovers and Rota Grid V's for 2/3 of his asking price if that puts anything into perspective

[underscore]

First I hunted down the wires that control the cluster turn signal indicator on the bike, then I rewired them with diodes so I have functional turn signals complete with cluster indicator. I just need to rewire/rejig the headlight bulb and all the "custom" wiring will be cleaned up.

[ThatKoukiKid]

http://38.media.tumblr.com/575b8bf6bc7a4d16b48cb815b6888682/tumblr_n80r7dRi5O1qcwxdso1_1280.jpg

putting on new aero. Good timing since i got hit and run last week. hopefully get everything done to make it FD Seattle.

[mb_]

Will come say hi next time haha. Was the white mr2 with the works wheels your buddy? That car is so sick!

Ya it was, no it wasn't kakucaekz :lol All the MR2s there knew each other LOL :fuckyea:

[J.C]

found a friend inside my tail light :derp:

http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac258/Jiepo/20140630_144818_zpsce2323ba.jpg (http://s905.photobucket.com/user/Jiepo/media/20140630_144818_zpsce2323ba.jpg.html)
http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac258/Jiepo/20140630_144841_zps28cc92fd.jpg (http://s905.photobucket.com/user/Jiepo/media/20140630_144841_zps28cc92fd.jpg.html)
http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac258/Jiepo/20140630_144847_zps24db4a1e.jpg (http://s905.photobucket.com/user/Jiepo/media/20140630_144847_zps24db4a1e.jpg.html)

[tofu1413]

https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t1.0-9/10516602_10152269571306559_894285600756810675_n.jp g

got rear ended.... fml.

[boostfever]

^Richmond? :pokerface:

[Fafine]

looks like willingdon and lougheed

[tofu1413]

waiting for that long ass light on willingdon............


then the lady in a merc ML decided to doze off.... and rear end me. :fuuuuu:

J spec cars and no re bar ftl. .... left corner of the car got pushed in :okay:

[mb_]

That's super shitty man, hope you're ok. Car accidents suck.

[320icar]

Welp, time to get another new car :troll:

[Project_240]

That side exit exhaust though...

21644

[tofu1413]

Welp, time to get another new car :troll:

I guess so :okay:


any input from RS what to get next? :troll:

[Noran]

CEL popped up at autocross on Sunday. Plugged in my laptop after my run to figure out what it was since the car wasn't in limp mode or acting strange at all. Same code as last time - daughter board communication failure, low voltage when cranking. I just got a new battery and I checked my alternator and it was fine. Additionally I was at a/x so I was revving the piss out of my car with no accessories on so my battery shouldn't be low on juice. Last night I was rummaging around forums and Hondata recommends changing the ECU ground from the intake manifold to the valve cover stud. Re-uploaded my calibration and the CEL went away. :fuckyeah: I thought it was only recommended to change the ground if there was a K20a swap involved.

Also, installed rear wiper delete - thanks to ICE BOY for the hookup on OEM Honda plug. For those of you who browse chat and see him talking about butt plugs and "flip's jizz hole", that's what he's talking about :lol

[mk1freak]

Also, installed rear wiper delete - thanks to ICE BOY for the hookup on OEM Honda plug. For those of you who browse chat and see him talking about butt plugs and "flip's jizz hole", that's what he's talking about :lol

Me and the rest of rs know what he's really talking about Noran... You dirty kid you :hotbaby:

@tofu
2k for the car as is. :pokerface: it has an accident history now..

[tofu1413]

ill just let icbc take it :fuckthatshit:

[Peturbo]

https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/10440751_10154261577420510_2633422584985070697_n.j pg
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-EhYwn6V8JiU/U7MKzyaNtgI/AAAAAAAAQck/7IdiLV8rYTc/w649-h865-no/2014+-+1


Insured the Silvia. Brand new OE navan bumper installed. Put back on the work meisters
Was not able to locate OE euro headlights as it is discontinued, but have set of JDM headlights coming in.
Miss driving this car so much

[Ronin]

waiting for that long ass light on willingdon............


then the lady in a merc ML decided to doze off.... and rear end me. :fuuuuu:

J spec cars and no re bar ftl. .... left corner of the car got pushed in :okay:

How bad is it? Not worth fixing?

I guess so :okay:


any input from RS what to get next? :troll:

inb4timpogtr

[tofu1413]

rear of the car shifted... damaged trunk. damaged spoiler...

no parts available local.. probably first local evo 5 write off :okay:

[westopher]

That fucking sucks. This is the most worrisome part of having an older awesome car, thats worth peanuts but borderline irreplaceable.

[Peturbo]

waiting for that long ass light on willingdon............


then the lady in a merc ML decided to doze off.... and rear end me. :fuuuuu:

J spec cars and no re bar ftl. .... left corner of the car got pushed in :okay:

I know that feel. :okay:

[Noran]

rear of the car shifted... damaged trunk. damaged spoiler...

no parts available local.. probably first local evo 5 write off :okay:

A white Evo V was written off in Port Moody earlier this year. ICBC pretty much writes off any RHD car that has damage. Even if you just had bumper damage they'd write it off.

[dared3vil0]

SO, Tofu, wacha buying next?

[mk1freak]

i hope he gets his money back at least from icbc

[kakucaekz]

That's a shitty deal. I vote R34, but that's just cuz I want one LOL.

[Ronin]

no parts available local..

Time for overnight parts from Japan.

[snails]

will update with pics

did blue monster cans as center caps

front passenger tire had a bad leak.. i pulled out 3 screws, 1 nail and a razor blade and plugged them

alternator died last week so i had to pull the brake master off to pull it out, as a result i had to do a full bleed of the system.

cars running great! looking at running 225's instead of the 205's.. hmmm

:megusta:

[tofu1413]

That fucking sucks. This is the most worrisome part of having an older awesome car, thats worth peanuts but borderline irreplaceable.

yup. eg: E30 M3.

id murder people.


not sure whats next.. gotta drop off the car tomorrow to get it looked at.

[!Aznboi128]

got bored

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/p180x540/10437448_10154317393685504_1993222717738627936_n.j pg

[CCA-Dave]

After two weeks away, finally got to drive it.

[mb_]

yup. eg: E30 M3.

id murder people.


not sure whats next.. gotta drop off the car tomorrow to get it looked at.

never seen you in a domestic... :considered:

[gwh0803]

tried installing new coilovers - somehow front forks don't fit.

and out of nowhere, car suddenly won't start and stayed up until 4am and the entire day today trying to fix it.

[tofu1413]

never seen you in a domestic... :considered:

300c SRT8...?


Cadillac CTS-V? those could be had for e39 M5 money

[white rocket]

Cadillac CTS-V?

That would be cool to rock for a minute. :woot2: Buy it cheap enough, have your fun, then flip.

[mb_]

300c SRT8...?


Cadillac CTS-V? those could be had for e39 M5 money

CTS-V... wagon... 6 speed... :megusta:

[tofu1413]

CTS-V... wagon... 6 speed... :megusta:

I'd probably rock a E63 wagon with that budget :megusta:


Im capped at 10-15k budget for the next car... in no rush... gonna drive the abarth!

[dared3vil0]

Random Q, how many km's on the Abarth?

[tofu1413]

11k kms :fuckthatshit:

[dared3vil0]

Ha. How long have you had it?

[tofu1413]

almost 1 year now.. picked up last july

[kakucaekz]

You can get a good condition RHD FD for 10-15k. Hard to find one though, but they are just so sexy :sweetjesus:

[tofu1413]

currently lurking around the craigslist thread..... :troll:

Bmw M5 E39 (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/cto/4530340914.html)

contacted seller.. gonna go check it out some time this week

[mb_]

I'd probably rock a E63 wagon with that budget :megusta:


Im capped at 10-15k budget for the next car... in no rush... gonna drive the abarth!

Keeping your MMM plate at least? :okay:

[tofu1413]

yep.

must MMM plate.... because M car.

[Ronin]

M5 for $14k? Realistically how much would that thing cost to run?

[godwin]

I don't think $14k is realistic for a post facelift M5.

How much it cost me to run my M5?:
For my M5 (at a baseline condition, ie everything works and runs well), I would say it cost me about $500 for fluid changes and filters. I send half a dozen samples (from engine, all the way to the diff) to Blackstone every year and change when they tell me to (they get so many samples and I feel they can advise me better than I can do myself or even BMW, which don't collect the data). I store my cars indoors with temperature range from 5C to 20C, I would also add, UV and temperature variances makes a huge difference on the life of your plastic components, so consider that because as well in your ownership, as a lot of cooling parts are plastic. The fluid replenishing rate is once every 2 years about 5k driven annually. $300 for valve adjustments, plugs and gaskets etc, annually. All DIY. I don't track my car, I don't modify suspension in my car either, just replace them with OE (Castrol, ATE and BMW fluids and Mahle filters) parts. The only mod I recommend for pre MOST bus cars is replace the diff with a Quailfe LSD, just for the boundary pushing factor.

However I had spent roughly $1k on M5 (mostly S62) specific tools and references.. cam lock etc. Another $1k for spare parts, I have a spare rebuilt VANOs set (hence my title, as I was caught out without spares once and paid big), rebuilt brake calipers, hoses and tanks all ready to go.

So insurance and gas (PON 91) are my major expenditures. (I edited out Tires because I just checked and I am still on my second set after 8 years).

I don't think M cars are too expensive to own or DIY, as long as you also own BMWs (so you can amortize the parts and tools) and know how they work.

The big difference M vs non M from owner + DIYer perspective is you have to be prepared to pop off the valve cover and access head and gaskets quite regularly, vs for non M it is usually just the filters. If you are squeamish with that, be prepared to pay huge bucks. V8 has an advantage vs the I6 as it is not nestled in so far back, even though you have to get 2x the gaskets, it is easier to work with spatially. Big work surface is always great, DIY M ownership is not recommended for communal parking situations, I find removing the hood saves a lot of time on big jobs.

Realistically, BMWs commonly just use only 5 socket sizes, 3 torx sizes, 2 bit sizes out of a tool set, so it is not about building up general tools but gaining specific knowledge and tools.

M5 for $14k? Realistically how much would that thing cost to run?

[Viggen]

8 Hours of Cut Polish = Best condition 20 year old Original Factory paint EVER!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/1044239_10154310497745177_4160850333062110977_n.jp g
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t1.0-9/10440979_10154310498425177_3438359070396187475_n.j pg

[boibuddha]

Washed the car and relocated my plate. I wasn't happy with how it was attached previously (L- brackets attached to one of the fins in the grill)

http://www.revscene.net/forums/members/boibuddha-17385/albums/random/5062-1404292252868.jpg

[belaud]

Realized somethings missing from the engine

https://scontent-a-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/t1.0-9/1907708_10152533010190449_8917321735381107977_n.jp g

http://www.reactionface.net/images/original/549.jpg?new=1

[LP700-4]

found a friend inside my tail light :derp:


Ive got the same mod :lawl:

http://i.imgur.com/ACMnX0h.jpg

[hud 91gt]

Over the past couple days I took out the steering rack, adjusted, cleaned and painted it. Installed new bellows, outer tie rods, and poly rack bushings. Can you spot it? It looks out of place with all the other greasy dirty junk in there. Previously it blended right in :p

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-NXM9MLYUUCI/U7cMyUihOKI/AAAAAAAAAT0/HZIiJgj5m0s/w640-h480-no/photo-6.JPG

[underscore]

Got my alternator rebuilt by some local guys who did a great job, tossed that in the GTFour and pulled the battery from the Jeep, DMM says it's sitting at 0.2V out of the blue? Anybody know what would make a battery go from working great to stone dead out of the blue?

[Yodamaster]

http://i.imgur.com/WgfOMJO.jpg?1

[amusegt1]

Installed the JCW belly pan for my MINI today.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a32/amuser1/ee5ce211-244b-4094-b147-8a6de2d377f3.jpg~original (http://s8.photobucket.com/user/amuser1/media/ee5ce211-244b-4094-b147-8a6de2d377f3.jpg.html)

Also swapped to the S/JCW honeycomb grille.
Before:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a32/amuser1/8e356420-8fdd-4dc2-9f7a-f85796e92dae.jpg~original (http://s8.photobucket.com/user/amuser1/media/8e356420-8fdd-4dc2-9f7a-f85796e92dae.jpg.html)

After:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a32/amuser1/1e730448-e488-4090-9e46-3c35412de7a6.jpg~original (http://s8.photobucket.com/user/amuser1/media/1e730448-e488-4090-9e46-3c35412de7a6.jpg.html)

[PandaDog]

My old windshield had very nasty cracks in it from the previous owner - how I didn't bother replacing it after 2 months is beyond me :heckno: (actually my car is so rare most shops don't carry the windshields :okay:)
http://i60.tinypic.com/11ugvhy.jpg


I applied some rainx earlier today to this newly installed windshield while it wasn't raining

https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10500528_530814630380217_3657901758266158739_n.jpg


I also bought some body filler and supplies the other day, will be working on fixing dents soon

[chunkster]

Replaced the stock E34 front upper subframe mount with the E31 X-brace to strengthen the front end on the M5.

Stock:
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b375/chunkster8691/Dark%20Knight%20Rises/M5%20Upgrades/X-Brace%20upgrade%20for%20M5/DSC_8360_zps0f248b8b.jpg (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/chunkster8691/media/Dark%20Knight%20Rises/M5%20Upgrades/X-Brace%20upgrade%20for%20M5/DSC_8360_zps0f248b8b.jpg.html)

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b375/chunkster8691/Dark%20Knight%20Rises/M5%20Upgrades/X-Brace%20upgrade%20for%20M5/DSC_8359_zps003d0e2f.jpg (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/chunkster8691/media/Dark%20Knight%20Rises/M5%20Upgrades/X-Brace%20upgrade%20for%20M5/DSC_8359_zps003d0e2f.jpg.html)

Modified E31 X-brace mount:
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b375/chunkster8691/Dark%20Knight%20Rises/M5%20Upgrades/X-Brace%20upgrade%20for%20M5/DSC_8382_zpsf40c00c8.jpg (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/chunkster8691/media/Dark%20Knight%20Rises/M5%20Upgrades/X-Brace%20upgrade%20for%20M5/DSC_8382_zpsf40c00c8.jpg.html)

Comparing the new front E31 X-brace (top) with the stock E34 front subframe mount (bottom):

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b375/chunkster8691/Dark%20Knight%20Rises/M5%20Upgrades/X-Brace%20upgrade%20for%20M5/DSC_8400_zpsa3f8601e.jpg (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/chunkster8691/media/Dark%20Knight%20Rises/M5%20Upgrades/X-Brace%20upgrade%20for%20M5/DSC_8400_zpsa3f8601e.jpg.html)

test fitted:
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b375/chunkster8691/Dark%20Knight%20Rises/M5%20Upgrades/X-Brace%20upgrade%20for%20M5/DSC_8439_zpscd1c7bec.jpg (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/chunkster8691/media/Dark%20Knight%20Rises/M5%20Upgrades/X-Brace%20upgrade%20for%20M5/DSC_8439_zpscd1c7bec.jpg.html)

Mounted:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b375/chunkster8691/Dark%20Knight%20Rises/M5%20Upgrades/X-Brace%20upgrade%20for%20M5/DSC_8451_zps6c67d596.jpg (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/chunkster8691/media/Dark%20Knight%20Rises/M5%20Upgrades/X-Brace%20upgrade%20for%20M5/DSC_8451_zps6c67d596.jpg.html)

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b375/chunkster8691/Dark%20Knight%20Rises/M5%20Upgrades/X-Brace%20upgrade%20for%20M5/DSC_8457_zpsf94be853.jpg (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/chunkster8691/media/Dark%20Knight%20Rises/M5%20Upgrades/X-Brace%20upgrade%20for%20M5/DSC_8457_zpsf94be853.jpg.html)

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b375/chunkster8691/Dark%20Knight%20Rises/M5%20Upgrades/X-Brace%20upgrade%20for%20M5/DSC_8467_zpsfa6cb37e.jpg (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/chunkster8691/media/Dark%20Knight%20Rises/M5%20Upgrades/X-Brace%20upgrade%20for%20M5/DSC_8467_zpsfa6cb37e.jpg.html)

Really stiffened the front end of the M5. Steering has improved as it removed some of the wandering I had with the steering (but not entirely as I still need to make some adjustments to the steering play).
Overall, very happy with the setup!

[Ronin]

Installed my LED tails. Went and took a quick picture.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3836/14581714771_1783a19cfa_c.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2925/14398374620_27cc6323d5_c.jpg

[jmanhas]

Since front lips are so hard to find for my car, i opted for the Home Depot lip for now.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t1.0-9/10421559_10152289170863985_3208026684145328799_n.j pg

[underscore]

Also swapped to the S/JCW honeycomb grille.
Before:


That grille is a huge improvement, the stock one is pretty gross by comparison.

[Limitless]

Since front lips are so hard to find for my car, i opted for the Home Depot lip for now.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t1.0-9/10421559_10152289170863985_3208026684145328799_n.j pg

How did you get the curve in the middle for that lip :O

[sekin67835]

added LEDs

http://i.imgur.com/3B4bdPZ.jpg

[hopalong]

We'll it's more of what I did for my vehicle today.

Bought a mac clock a few weeks ago off the truck. Hated the gray caliper.
http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac326/cooney_rd/Mobile%20Uploads/20140706_160536.jpg (http://s912.photobucket.com/user/cooney_rd/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140706_160536.jpg.html)

Took it apart and painted it black. Got wilwood stickers and voila! I know i f@#ked up the stickers a little but whatever. Lol
http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac326/cooney_rd/Mobile%20Uploads/20140706_164919.jpg (http://s912.photobucket.com/user/cooney_rd/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140706_164919.jpg.html)

And my inspiration. Hope to get her insured after my trip. :toot:
http://i912.photobucket.com/albums/ac326/cooney_rd/Mobile%20Uploads/20140706_165433.jpg (http://s912.photobucket.com/user/cooney_rd/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140706_165433.jpg.html)

[boatcaptain]

miata meet comin up!!

[hopalong]

Haha ya I know. Haven't driven her since last year. I have 3 vehicles insured and the miata would make it 4:(

[Energy]

Installed LCI tail lights!

Before:
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr153/randomstuffaccount/e92/0622c28d-bd85-48dc-8014-c12495106fd2_zps36538627.jpg

After:
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr153/randomstuffaccount/e92/ECEBD657-2BF5-4386-8925-66CD76A04CD2_zpsl7k0fy06.jpg

[jmanhas]

Love the lci look!

[PandaDog]

My car intermittently had some knocking/exhaust popping sounds at idle for the past week and I couldn't figure out what the problem was.

I had a can of seafoam with about 20% left in it, had the car suck it through the PCV, and the knocking/popping disappeared :woot:

[nabs]

Was driving after work, picked up le gf, then got less than a block away and the car went into limp mode. Or worse than that because it felt as though the car was just rolling on idle. Engine would start and then just start to sputter like crazy. Check engine light on, VSA light on and some other lights in the cluster as well.

Car started to sputter insanely. I thought the car had had it, After 220k kms it was done. Pulled over to the side of the road. Called up my brother, gf getting worried and pissed at the same time, lol. Luckily he lived close by and has a reader with him, plugged it in, found out it was the throttle body.

Luckily I had just gotten off of work and had all my tools in the car, took apart the air intake in the car. The intake was missing a piece, it had fallen into the engine bay luckily and we found it. But that wasn't the problem. Looked into the throttle body and there was a crumpled into a ball piece of paper wedged in the throttle body, must have gotten in through the opening after said piece fell off. Got it just in time, it didn't get sucked in or else we would have had a deeper issue to deal with.

Breathed a sigh of relief, pulled the crumpled piece of paper out, put the system back together, car started up no problems! no unwanted warning lights! I was literally shaking on the inside at the thought of my car breaking down, I love it so much and it would have been sad to see it go that way.

The TSX breathes another day, here's to another 100k kms on ole Janet.

[Peturbo]

Slow day at work so while waiting for a job, I wet sanded and polished my replacement pair of headlights I had in the trunk for whenever I had time for it.
Started with 800grit and jumped to 1500 after. Then polished in 2 stages.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OuH-Nzpnv0k/U7tsv4DAp_I/AAAAAAAAQec/XTkIR7C0DLc/w1153-h865-no/IMG_20140705_163635.jpg

Looks like new!

[underscore]

Pulled all 4 wheels off the GTFour and raised it up 7/8" in the rear and 1/2" in the front, hopefully that's enough to keep the front from rubbing over bumps.

[dared3vil0]

The Mustang got crack lines today. :troll:

http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx27/dared3vil0/Mobile%20Uploads/photo_zps352fb4ca.jpg

(Painters tape to prevent wax from going into the panel seams...)

Before clay bar and 3 layers of synthetic sealant, followed by Carnuba;

http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx27/dared3vil0/Mobile%20Uploads/photo_zps7edca139.png

After;

http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx27/dared3vil0/Mobile%20Uploads/photo_zpsf86e9341.jpg

[one6o4]

car needs a good wash.. just been sitting in the driveway, BUT

dipped my grill matte black
http://i61.tinypic.com/30x7l6r.jpg

couple days ago, took off the wheels and painted the calipers red:
http://i60.tinypic.com/2r3h649.jpg

[snails]

looked for it


:QQ:

[Ronin]

I got tired of the empty buttons in front of my shifter so I decided to make them all functional. First up, I made a garage door button. 1 opens one side, 2 opens the other.

Button is slightly closer to one side than the other...that's going to bother me so eventually I'll fix it but I'll put in the rest first. The others will be USB charger (always on even when car is off), dashcam power select (runs only when the car is on or run off battery power when the car is off) and...one more I haven't decided. Ejector seat?

[imp_squared]

^ very cool.

[underscore]

Popped the battery back in and drove it after a long hiatus :megusta:

[JoshuaWong]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/936053_10152534280399153_1073998385970235512_n.jpg
https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/10552427_10152534280134153_558769172505449728_n.jp g

[Energy]

Got a bunch of stuff coded:
- LCI tail light retrofit
- corner amber LED delete
- amber turn signal delete
- fog lights on upon unlock
- disable dimming of angel eyes when low beams on
- vehicle speed display
- efficient dynamics display
- wiper completion upon engine off
- sunroof auto close when rain detected
- comfort exit
- disable seatbelt chime
- disable key in ignition chime
- raise windows with key fob

And probably some minor small things I forget...

[sonick]

I got tired of the empty buttons in front of my shifter so I decided to make them all functional. First up, I made a garage door button. 1 opens one side, 2 opens the other.

Button is slightly closer to one side than the other...that's going to bother me so eventually I'll fix it but I'll put in the rest first. The others will be USB charger (always on even when car is off), dashcam power select (runs only when the car is on or run off battery power when the car is off) and...one more I haven't decided. Ejector seat?

So clean, love it.

[Ronin]

So clean, love it.

Thanks! And its all easily removable when I eventually sell the car.

Haven't decided if I want to use an identical double sided rocker switch for the dashcam power mode next to it or something different.

http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/8647/redswitchpack.gif

:pokerface:

[underscore]

On rare occasions throughout your life you get the limited opportunity to be a badass.

This is one of those times.

Do it.

:D

[BrRsn]

tried to start it
battery died
cried.

[Ronin]

On rare occasions throughout your life you get the limited opportunity to be a badass.

This is one of those times.

Do it.

:D

Maybe for NAAAAWWWWWSSSSSS

[underscore]

Get two of those (but pushbuttons) for your garage doors, one toggle for the dashcam and use the subtle looking one for the NOS haha

[Vulgate]

Nice!

Did you do the coding yourself or someone else did it? Or did you use the BMWhat app or other app?

Got a bunch of stuff coded:
- LCI tail light retrofit
- corner amber LED delete
- amber turn signal delete
- fog lights on upon unlock
- disable dimming of angel eyes when low beams on
- vehicle speed display
- efficient dynamics display
- wiper completion upon engine off
- sunroof auto close when rain detected
- comfort exit
- disable seatbelt chime
- disable key in ignition chime
- raise windows with key fob

And probably some minor small things I forget...

[PandaDog]

Sold the Integra today :okay: :tears:
Pics from the final moment

https://scontent-a-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/10464020_533485806779766_2825158215170860437_n.jpg
https://scontent-a-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10520102_533486003446413_2083046130700636350_n.jpg ?oh=268e5bcbfbfa6ea569ac1e3b5177b5de&oe=5443F936

[CorneringArtist]

Washed her today. I was getting pissed off at all the tree sap causing dirt to build and smear on all my glass.

[88SupraT]

Installed and wired up some gauges in the integra today:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g180/turbo_1234/gauges_zps496ef792.jpg

[88SupraT]

Got the next set of parts I picked installed today..... Good thing to found that 3/4 of my oem rad cap decided to stay with the rad,Yay for crappy cell pic :failed:

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g180/turbo_1234/cooling_zps58da0269.jpg

[duy-]

i stared at my car today... that feeling when there's so much work to do, you end up staring blankly at it and get nothing done.

http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q375/duy-/045_zps84ff4df2.jpg

[pb.kidz]

Nice!

Did you do the coding yourself or someone else did it? Or did you use the BMWhat app or other app?

I did it via NCS

[boibuddha]

What I've done over the past couple of days.

Changed spark plugs and found oil on the plugs. I guess i have to do a valve cover gasket change in the near future.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/boibuddha/20140711_191701_zpsd525ec70.jpg

This weekend I thought I would replace my clutch.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/boibuddha/20140712_150325_zps3b3785d7.jpg
Good thing I didn't put it off any longer. Yikes.

This was supposed to be my new clutch.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/boibuddha/20140712_150334_zps1f81817a.jpg
Funny thing is that the mounting holes didn't line up.

So I started to second guess the parts I ordered online.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/boibuddha/20140712_150345_zpsb6aca245.jpg
Nope. Part number matches up with my year and trim of car.

I check out the transmission and discover the previous owner swapped in an 1989 tranny (my car is a 1990 model). The give away was the number of grooves on the input shaft. There is no way to tell what transmission i had from the outside until i opened her up. Now I'm off to pick up a clutch locally for an arm and a leg.

[Energy]

Nice!

Did you do the coding yourself or someone else did it? Or did you use the BMWhat app or other app?

I had someone do it for me. $80 for unlimited coding.

[tastic]

Retrofitted LED amber turns into my side mirrors and added carbon fiber mirror caps to match my CF speed3 spoiler. There are easier ways to get LED turn side mirrors than retrofitting, but I wanted to retain my heated mirror and BSM functionality.

http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr330/tasticfoto/IMG_00001571.jpg

[Energy]

Pictures of the whole car now?

[tastic]

Pictures of the whole car now?

http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr330/tasticfoto/IMG_00001591.jpg
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr330/tasticfoto/IMG_00001603.jpg

[320icar]

look whats on sale at canadian tire!

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2932/14463405667_daa351581a_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/o35JBe)DSC_0528 (https://flic.kr/p/o35JBe) by 320iCar (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

here is my dirty car. i washed it on friday but couldn't get a lot of the bug stains off the front from a recent kamloops trip. it was bad...

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5577/14649420642_bf1d315922_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ojw7nY)DSC_0526 (https://flic.kr/p/ojw7nY) by 320iCar (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3914/14649415382_603c05c877_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ojw5Ph)DSC_0529 (https://flic.kr/p/ojw5Ph) by 320iCar (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

and after the pretty detailed wash and quick interior clean (forgot porta-vac)

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2938/14649410202_18fb78de3c_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ojw4gY)DSC_0532 (https://flic.kr/p/ojw4gY) by 320iCar (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2910/14463191809_83f3483d7d_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/o34D32)DSC_0534 (https://flic.kr/p/o34D32) by 320iCar (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2924/14463202588_09c6959a2d_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/o34GeS)DSC_0536 (https://flic.kr/p/o34GeS) by 320iCar (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

ran out of time and couldn't wax it. i plan to do that tonight, so i guess i'll be washing it again LOL. the wheels are horrible though. they were completely clean after my wax. and after a 7km drive (mostly highway) home from my folks place where i washed it, a quick swipe of my wheels left me with a finger full of brake dust. fuck OEM ford pads...

before
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2897/14463390127_d1683cbcb2_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/o35DZi)DSC_0537 (https://flic.kr/p/o35DZi) by 320iCar (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

after 7km
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2925/14649255045_eace1f9659_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ojvg9R)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/ojvg9R) by 320iCar (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

stay tuned for part two!


at least i had some help
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2924/14649412572_5c20a787eb_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ojw4YQ)DSC_0530 (https://flic.kr/p/ojw4YQ) by 320iCar (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

[tofu1413]

abarth brake pads :fuckthatshit:

[Ronin]

Purchased and fitted a stage 1 intake.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3890/14658282155_b81ecba599_o.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5526/14471607960_d3ff7de790_o.jpg

[dinfung]

got my stock wheels back from greens, refinish in gunmetal(washi grey)
http://www.revscene.net/forums/members/dinfung-14712/albums/94-nsx/5068-washi-grey-wheels.jpg

[Grim]

i stared at my car today... that feeling when there's so much work to do, you end up staring blankly at it and get nothing done.

http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q375/duy-/045_zps84ff4df2.jpg

looks shiny.. must have fucked up some good polishing pads to get it that clean right mate?

you fucker.

[Ronin]

Since I'm a big Deutschland soccer fan...and my car is German...

[tastic]

JBR Tru-Torsion RSB and their beefy bracket upgrade
http://i496.photobucket.com/albums/rr330/tasticfoto/94e5f6be-395d-4eaf-9012-993d681985dd.jpg

[underscore]

Holy shit that looks beefy.

[radioman]

Fluids and stuff. All for the cost of a case of beer.

This helped;
http://www.tooldesk.com/images/previewFile/MV6830lg.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/mW8IdJPl.jpg

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

Need new front pads. Deciding between EBC and Hawk.

Finally got the porsche I've always wanted :troll:

[jasonc]

New hood never came with a heatshield so i put on some dei reflect a gold. The middle went from hot as hell to mildly warm. Planning to do the rest of the hood to prevent 220 degree heat damage.

https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/633/7f5bab.jpg
https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/742/fa870c.jpg

also went a show and shine after. i cant believe the car drew so much attention.

https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/960x720q90/674/9b8db6.jpg

[dared3vil0]

HNGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.

[GotRice?]

^^^ that hood needs more adjusting... dat gap at by the bumper...

[Ronin]

Installed a USB slot. Power is constant so even if the car isn't on, it'll still charge your phone.

[mb_]

Seafoamed le car. Sorry neighbors :badpokerface:

http://i.imgur.com/FQ9Of7U.jpg


Also did an oil change and fixed my fender liners so they would stop rubbing when I'm at full lock lol

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

[Energy]

Installed BMW performance pedals. I thought they were just for looks but they are actually much gripper than stock.

http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr153/randomstuffaccount/Mobile%20Uploads/A1360302-1BE7-4E53-A2E3-5508D42AE4DE_zpshiylcftx.jpg (http://s479.photobucket.com/user/randomstuffaccount/media/Mobile%20Uploads/A1360302-1BE7-4E53-A2E3-5508D42AE4DE_zpshiylcftx.jpg.html)

[IMASA]

Did a compression test to make sure my speed3's motor is healthy before installing a GT2871 turbo. Relieved to find 180 on all 4 cylinders.

Installed a new methanol nozzle, going from a D07 (441ml/min) to a D10 (630ml/min)

[ibengqdurol2]

nice sharing..

[Noran]

ICE BOY installed my Centric Premium Rotors and Hawk HP Plus pads while I took Snapchats of him babbling Filipino nonsense.

They're loud and produce lots of dust. My wheels were clean before bedding them in, and here's how they looked like after:

http://i.imgur.com/4d1KQDp.jpg

Only the center caps remained clean :pokerface:

They also do this when they're toasty

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOpGKfYfP-E

[fliptuner]

Installed loud-ass brakes on douchey kid's ricer. Had to pretend I didn't speak English so he'd stop talking to me. :pokerface:

[duy-]

oh well thanks for the invite gais

now its track ready, august 21st ubcscc yeah?

[Noran]

Yeah I'll sign up.

[Tr1ll]

Looks like I'll be avoiding Hawk brake pads

[snowball]

Looks like I'll be avoiding Hawk brake pads

I used to run Hawk, dusty as hell, the Akebono's I got from Speed Syndicate produce almost no dust and are just as good (on the street)

[richardmozis]

Replaced my valve cover gaskets among other engine maintenance.
http://g4.img-dpreview.com/85273827EDB2496295A05FF32125A2DB.jpg
http://g1.img-dpreview.com/0165DAA78C7C455E89D206C9E9FC7050.jpg

[Shark Tank]

New hood never came with a heatshield so i put on some dei reflect a gold. The middle went from hot as hell to mildly warm. Planning to do the rest of the hood to prevent 220 degree heat damage.


jesus fucking christ how many sick cars do you have and how can you afford a GT3/E46 M3/Viper and all the associated costs

not to sound butt hurt but i would be happy even with 1 of your cars even the M3. some people have all the luck in the world, what job do you have to afford all the cars? just curious...

[fliptuner]

jesus fucking christ how many sick cars do you have and how can you afford a GT3/E46 M3/Viper and all the associated costs

not to sound butt hurt but i would be happy even with 1 of your cars even the M3. some people have all the luck in the world, what job do you have to afford all the cars? just curious...

:facepalm:

[belaud]

jesus fucking christ how many sick cars do you have and how can you afford a GT3/E46 M3/Viper and all the associated costs

not to sound butt hurt but i would be happy even with 1 of your cars even the M3. some people have all the luck in the world, what job do you have to afford all the cars? just curious...

Get on the cocaine game son...

[Expresso]

^^^No man its two totally different people

[GotRice?]

he obviously didn't listen to his parents when they smack him with a chicken feather duster when he was young... ;););););)

[meme405]

New hood never came with a heatshield so i put on some dei reflect a gold. The middle went from hot as hell to mildly warm. Planning to do the rest of the hood to prevent 220 degree heat damage.

https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/633/7f5bab.jpg
https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/640x480q90/742/fa870c.jpg

also went a show and shine after. i cant believe the car drew so much attention.

https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/960x720q90/674/9b8db6.jpg

Did you buy the foil locally? If so mind sharing where you got it from?