[tofu1413]

I should wash mine.. but it's full of holes right now, too lazy to mask up. :fuckthatshit:

But I did continue paint prep. Took of more of the side trim, and removed almost all of the badges. The MR2 one between the reverse lights is staying, I'll just have it masked when it goes for paint. And man, the trim and lights on the front bumper were a total biatch to take off, I've never been scratched so much by a fender liner and splash guard.

The trim above the rear side vent requires me to take apart some of the interior to get at one nut holding it in from the inside, gonna wait for my dad to do that, since I have a terrible history of snapping and breaking interior trim :lawl: Also gotta remove all that adhesive later, oh joy.

Edit: Got one of the side vents off just now, man it was a pain. I'll do the other one tomorrow or something.

http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/218338_10152435984205005_1065958235_o.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/Toyota%20MR2/2013-01-16164758.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/Toyota%20MR2/2013-01-16164738.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/Toyota%20MR2/2013-01-16193210.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/Toyota%20MR2/2013-01-16222242.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/Toyota%20MR2/2013-01-16222304.jpg

its the seat belt assembly that gets in the way. held on by one bolt. unbolt that then you have access to the two bolts holding onto the trim/ vent!

[kakucaekz]

Yeah, I figured that out :P I just happened to do the driver side first, so my sub, then trim then seat belt assembly had to come out. Pass side was easier, less crap in the way haha.

[TurboFC3S]

Began the painful proccess of polishing aluminum , my upper intake manifold. I die grinded off this lip if you notice its gone in the 3rd pic on the lower front of the mani :)

this is just dry sanding to 420 grit, gonna get all the pitting and orange peely crap off then move to wet sanding then eventually polish :D

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/735018_473820729321655_2049398647_n.jpg

[fliptuner]

Looks like you've passed the "Oh god, why'd I start this? It looks like shit right now and so much work to go. My hands are killing me." stage and onto the "2/3 of the way there. This is going to look killer." stage

[versep]

Looks like you've passed the "Oh god, why'd I start this? It looks like shit right now and so much work to go. My hands are killing me." stage and onto the "2/3 of the way there. This is going to look killer." stage

http://wizardchan.org/meta/src/1353581551359.png

[GabAlmighty]

New tires, painted bush bar and removed bug deflector. Pretty happy with the look. Just needs black grill, black wheels and lower part of two tone black

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/312393_10152425225470004_800991200_n.jpg

[fliptuner]

What'd you do to paint the bushbar? They're usually made with shitty pc that ends up bubbling and chipping.

Not sure if I want to have mine blasted and re pc'd or just sand it and POR15.

[k2damax]

I changed my car battery today

[AVS_Racing]

drove it out to visit my old car that the new owner some how crashed and ended up at a friends shop :okay:

[mk1freak]

trying to do an alarm install on the wintegra.... ended up spending the whole morning removing the old install by Mickey mouse..:fulloffuck: haven't even gotten half way through
sorry bout large pic I up loaded from phone.

[gloors]

Brought home the new 240. Couple things I gotta fix : fix exhaust rattle, re wire deck, and do full tune up
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[artmotion]

Finally washed it and put the all seasons back on. Can't stand my steelies with snow tires... It's an assault on the eyes.

[Lowered_Klass]

Finally washed it and put the all seasons back on. Can't stand my steelies with snow tires... It's an assault on the eyes.

I'm the same way.

Best investment I made, was a set of winter alloy wheels. Just say no to steelies!

[artmotion]

I'm the same way.

Best investment I made, was a set of winter alloy wheels. Just say no to steelies!

I actually just sent a 2nd set of OEM ITR wheels to a powder coating shop and should get them back next week. I'm getting them sprayed in gunmetal so they don't look as bad when they're dirty and use them for my winters :troll:

[Akinari]

Re-inflated my tires with nitrogen. Dealership I work at has a air/nitrogen converter, thought I'd put it to good use.

[GabAlmighty]

What'd you do to paint the bushbar? They're usually made with shitty pc that ends up bubbling and chipping.

Not sure if I want to have mine blasted and re pc'd or just sand it and POR15.

Plastidipped right over top of the chrome. All I did was wipe it down and sprayed it. It was 0 degree outside so the spray pattern was a little wacky but it came out pretty good. Except I took off some paint the other night when I put it into a snowbank.

[TurboFC3S]

Installed my new lug nuts.

http://distilleryimage3.s3.amazonaws.com/49a127e8633b11e2bf6922000a9f1404_7.jpg

And my custom sticker :ilied:

http://distilleryimage2.s3.amazonaws.com/2a3e31ca62be11e2a03a22000a1fbd56_7.jpg

Ordered full widebody kit & bigger turbo as well . Expensive weekend lol

[maxxxboost]

Took this picture before i threw on the winter tires. Time to go snowboarding!

[AVS_Racing]

^^ did you get this car off the previous owner? Tony? lol I wanted to trade for it back in the day

[TopsyCrett]

I actually just sent a 2nd set of OEM ITR wheels to a powder coating shop and should get them back next week. I'm getting them sprayed in gunmetal so they don't look as bad when they're dirty and use them for my winters :troll:

Where and how much?!

[Akinari]

Installed my new lug nuts.

http://distilleryimage3.s3.amazonaws.com/49a127e8633b11e2bf6922000a9f1404_7.jpg

And my custom sticker :ilied:

http://distilleryimage2.s3.amazonaws.com/2a3e31ca62be11e2a03a22000a1fbd56_7.jpg

Ordered full widebody kit & bigger turbo as well . Expensive weekend lol

RE Amemiya wheels :sweetjesus:

[artmotion]

Where and how much?!

Vicious Coatings Ltd. - Home Page (http://viciouscoatings.com/)
Blasted and powder coated for 300 bones.

[maxxxboost]

^^ did you get this car off the previous owner? Tony? lol I wanted to trade for it back in the day

Nope.
Built it from stock.

[!Aznboi128]

Took this picture before i threw on the winter tires. Time to go snowboarding!

^^ did you get this car off the previous owner? Tony? lol I wanted to trade for it back in the day

i think its the same owner, same neighborhood for a long time I used to walk by when I went to Tech

[gloors]

Took my car for aircare today failed :( used an old shitty cat.
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[fliptuner]

you end up finding a DC?

[xPhuong]

Changed batteries, Removed tire, Wrapped some vinyl on a spoiler

[gloors]

you end up finding a DC?

picked up a 240 instead couldnt pass up on the deal.

[320icar]

ripped out my seats, carpet, trim and centre console/parcel shelf. grabbed a few jugs of simple green and a handful of scrubbing brushes and scouring pads. its gonna be a long ass night. also got a few notices from the strata for having a car seat in my parking spot. crumpled that shit up and gave it to the cats to bat around.

cut out some door cards out of 1/4" lexan. have to do the finishing touches before i peel off the protective wrap

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8079/8403750666_f5495a757e_c.jpg

[GTO-demon]

changed my transmission fluid, spark plugs, and topped off my washer fluid

[Limitless]

Finally got off my lazy ass and started to work on the Z. Had to get up 2 planks of wood just to barely clear my jack, I should really get a low profile jack..
http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/774375_10152436414530582_539654672_o.jpg

Starting to rip out the interior for some sound deadening. Had insulation in there before but going to cover the interior in fatmat and then put the insulation back on top of it. Adds a bit of weight but I don't mind if the cabin will be a lot quieter. Trying to get a good balance between performance and comfort
http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/706328_10152436414025582_1437095234_o.jpg

Took off my bumper to finally install the intakes that have been lying in my garage for a while. Since the bumpers off, decided to take off my headlights as well. Going to take them apart to swap out the lens and also paint the housing gunmetal :) Also painting my front strut bar and engine cover, just trying to find a subtle but nice color atm..
http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/775141_10152436414395582_587676944_o.jpg

Cant tell in this picture but the color of the intake is amazing :) Love the flakes in the gunmetal paint
http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/773715_10152436414480582_1287348299_o.jpg


Been doing a little bit of work to the teg as well.. not much though.
Installed my ricerwing on it and tinted the rear driver/passenger window. Also got a H emblem that I later on plastidipped a gunmetally color, but didn't get around to taking a picture of it yet
http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/773615_10152436538585582_628229290_o.jpg

Tried to tint the rear hatch as well but the dot matrix that's like 3 inches long screwed me over so I just gave up and ripped it off..
http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/739923_10152436538990582_2080100701_o.jpg

[gloors]

Took the 240 for aircare again today.. Passed beautifully! Thank god
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[dmak4]

Limitless, you should help me paint my headlight housing black or make a DIY :ahwow:

[Qmx323]

Replace blower motor and spark plugs, waiting for the engine to chill out then doing thermostat and coolant :fullofwin: no more slow ass warming up and stuck in open loop guzzling gas

[originalhypa]

cut out some door cards out of 1/4" lexan. have to do the finishing touches before i peel off the protective wrap

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8079/8403750666_f5495a757e_c.jpg

It's not often that I see a new idea in the car world, but this is one of those times.

Looking forward to seeing the finished product.
:woot2:

[bensta]

a week delayed.. but i finally got the motor in and running, and had it dyno tuned at evolution performance in maple ridge!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/740615_10151244076682712_2100958612_o.jpg

annnd on the dyno

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/58189_10151249568742712_1181941023_n.jpg

[dared3vil0]

Pads, Rotors, Trans fluid, Oil, filter. General maintenance stuff.

[GabAlmighty]

Oil change and fuel filter change. And half assed my new turn signal, I had a run in with a snow bank in Hemlock.

Then it started raining and now you can see all the diesel fuel and oil I spilled errwhere. Don't show the hippies!

[mb_]

Installed new pads, new sway bar end links, new spark plugs.

[AVS_Racing]

^ bensta what results did you get? And what software are you using to tune?
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[kchan]

not exactly today

over the weekend had friends over

installed my side sills + installed test pipe and swapped out my dual tip exhaust for a rare and discontinued single tip arqray titanium exhaust

http://otcmaterial.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/OTC-kcexige-11.jpg
http://otcmaterial.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/OTC-kcexige-18.jpg

More pictures here (http://otcmaterial.com/freezing-winter-garages-part-2-kalson-chans-lotus-exige-s/#)

[entrax]

celica- new all-season pair mounted for my stock wheels. gonna use them in tandem with a pair of winters mounted on the other 2 stock wheels.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/312485_10151210162771017_449719788_n.jpg

to keep the wear level down on the winters, i was thinking to do 3 tire set ups.
- summer tires may-september
- winter rears, allseasons front october/november/march/april
- all seasons rears, winters front december-february :suspicious:??

mr2 - IT DRIVES after 7 years in storage. kind of scary having the brakes disappear after 15 minutes of driving. i guess there's something wrong there :badpokerface:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/181104_10151473302924384_195719033_n.jpg
DAT STOCK WHEEL

[mb_]

^Guess the alternator worked :thumbs:

[dlo]

mb u didnt do that.. u made ur students do it

[mb_]

mb u didnt do that.. u made ur students do it

I didn't want to get my nails dirty :troll:

[Bender Unit]

a rare and discontinued single tip arqray titanium exhaust
Awesome Stuffs.
I have the same "rare" Arqray Ti exhaust, too :fullofwin:

[kchan]

Awesome Stuffs.
I have the same "rare" Arqray Ti exhaust, too :fullofwin:

How you like it?
Can't really find any sound clip
Does it drone as well?

[bensta]

^ bensta what results did you get? And what software are you using to tune?
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b20z2 bottom end, gsr head with simple bolt ons

177whp and 139tq

running neptune

[entrax]

^Guess the alternator worked :thumbs:
mb u didnt do that.. u made ur students do it

he didn't LOL he just bought/got it delivered, didn't even mention helping to put it on :alone:

[kakucaekz]

celica- new all-season pair mounted for my stock wheels. gonna use them in tandem with a pair of winters mounted on the other 2 stock wheels.

to keep the wear level down on the winters, i was thinking to do 3 tire set ups.
- summer tires may-september
- winter rears, allseasons front october/november/march/april
- all seasons rears, winters front december-february :suspicious:??

mr2 - IT DRIVES after 7 years in storage. kind of scary having the brakes disappear after 15 minutes of driving. i guess there's something wrong there :badpokerface:
DAT STOCK WHEEL

Stock wheels can still look good :fullofwin:

http://i.imgur.com/3Z4UOLp.jpg

[Qmx323]

FML, radiator springs a leak AFTER i fucking change the coolant...

[Bender Unit]

How you like it?
Can't really find any sound clip
Does it drone as well?
Ever combination sounds different, but I like mind.
Some say it is loud at hell with decat.
But none can beat 9lbs weight.

No drone from my set up.
2bular Header & cat. + Arqray Ti.
I forgot how it sound. I hasn't drive it since past Aug. :okay:

PMed, kchan

[Limitless]

Limitless, you should help me paint my headlight housing black or make a DIY :ahwow:

Prying the 370z headlight was a bitch, because my headlight didn't fit in my oven and we had to reheat it like 3 times before being able to pry the whole thing apart. There are a lot of DIYs out there, though there isn't much to it other than taking apart all the screws, baking it, then just prying it and cutting the sealant with a flat head or something

Baking process.. Took us a good 4 hours with baking it multiple times and prying for the 370z headlight. 350z headlight took less than an hour for both >_>
http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/775136_10152449915535582_340198901_o.jpg
http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/773718_10152449914915582_1323912739_o.jpg
http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/773693_10152449915165582_509568196_o.jpg


Finished swapping out the OEM lens today with a clear sti-r lens from theretrofitsource, not bad for $50! Cut off looks a bit narrow because I was only a few feet away from the wall I shot it on
http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/14878_10152452682370582_1287852963_n.jpg
http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/196342_10152452769145582_169106922_n.jpg

Painted my housing a matte gunmetal color with a slight hint of flakes in the paint. Wanted a darker color but didn't have many high temp paint choices. At the same time didn't want it too dark because I dislike the look of a black headlight on a black car, so I guess this turned out okay. No more chrome :)
http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/148710_10152452705405582_1156692870_n.jpg

[firebird79_00]

washed it
http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss336/firebird79_00/D6B9A526-FF73-4414-B0C7-29CEA0DCE8BF-1082-0000016CEAC44E82.jpg

[Gh0stRider]

i hit VTAK!

[FRStan]

I installed a rear fog light :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/316937_10152455385145364_571875140_n.jpg

[kchan]

changed my interior panel to red
liking the grey exterior red interior theme

but can always change it back to black :nyan:

http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/554345_10151199348657653_1593276737_n.jpg

[kakucaekz]

Spent 2 hours sitting and removing leftover adhesive from the door trim, one side only. Used a combo of adhesive remover spray, paper towels, bondo applicators and fingernails lol. Such a pain in the ass.

Before:
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/Toyota%20MR2/2013-01-16164738.jpg

After:
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/Toyota%20MR2/2013-01-27222253.jpg

Still got the other side to do, and get rid of the leftover glue on the trim pieces themselves. Fuark.

[firebird79_00]

Go get an eraser wheel from Canadian tire, will go on any drill and they're like 10 bucks. If can tire doesn't have it Lordco will. You can strip the other side in about 5 minutes and wont affect the paint.
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[Holeshot]

Installed new pads and rotors in the Pathfinder and did a brake fluid flush.
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[kakucaekz]

^^ Hmm thanks, I'll have to give that a try tomorrow.

[fliptuner]

dont you have a heatgun?

[kakucaekz]

Ohh... :pokerface: Forgot all about that.. and it's sitting on the floor too. :badpokerface:

[imp_squared]

^ haha

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX7wtNOkuHo

[320icar]

hmm lets see. i made new 1/4" lexan door cards, installed vents into my quarter windows. bought a new horn button and an nrg 2.5 quick release and installed it. stripped my interior, installed my new fixed back. picked up a 30m roll of vinyl and started wrapping the fender flares and trunk.

*still have protective film on them in the pic*

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8324/8414597985_980dce0d0b_c.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8216/8414595601_6c05a8e0b3_c.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8233/8423372954_1024cc3b0b_c.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8504/8422278771_919c998b00_c.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8098/8423798590_f369729893_c.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8327/8422281263_005035fb25_c.jpg

and the whole time, one of my cats kept giving me the stink eye. pretty sure he was trying to make my head explode via the force.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8054/8414596865_ef435a5d4f_c.jpg

[kakucaekz]

Hello Kitty horn button, +5 bhp :fullofwin:

[Akinari]

Hello Kitty horn button, +5 bhp :fullofwin:
stole the words right out of my mouth :lawl:

[westopher]

New euro front lip, yellow bulbs, and a new grill to replace my old scratched up one. Also, although Monty was quite frustrated about the shipping process by ups, he approved of ECS packing job.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l308/westopher2006/6823D8D0-F9A2-4263-A8B5-9D54C1D607AC-5336-0000040FCEFB96DB.jpg

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l308/westopher2006/EAE974FB-6E3D-43BA-B3F7-300D31BC677D-5336-0000040EA6EC5BEA.jpg

[dmak4]

Prying the 370z headlight was a bitch, because my headlight didn't fit in my oven and we had to reheat it like 3 times before being able to pry the whole thing apart. There are a lot of DIYs out there, though there isn't much to it other than taking apart all the screws, baking it, then just prying it and cutting the sealant with a flat head or something

Baking process.. Took us a good 4 hours with baking it multiple times and prying for the 370z headlight. 350z headlight took less than an hour for both >_>
http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/775136_10152449915535582_340198901_o.jpg
http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/773718_10152449914915582_1323912739_o.jpg
http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/773693_10152449915165582_509568196_o.jpg


Finished swapping out the OEM lens today with a clear sti-r lens from theretrofitsource, not bad for $50! Cut off looks a bit narrow because I was only a few feet away from the wall I shot it on
http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/14878_10152452682370582_1287852963_n.jpg
http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/196342_10152452769145582_169106922_n.jpg

Painted my housing a matte gunmetal color with a slight hint of flakes in the paint. Wanted a darker color but didn't have many high temp paint choices. At the same time didn't want it too dark because I dislike the look of a black headlight on a black car, so I guess this turned out okay. No more chrome :)
http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/148710_10152452705405582_1156692870_n.jpg


how about I pay you to do my headlights :fullofwin:

...I'm too scared to do it myself.

[Sp23]

Thermostat/coolant change.
http://imgur.com/f8QldOb.jpg

[EvoFire]

dont you have a heatgun?

Ohh... :pokerface: Forgot all about that.. and it's sitting on the floor too. :badpokerface:

^ haha

Nelson - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX7wtNOkuHo)

You guys gave me a good laugh to make my shitty day better.

I hit a dip and then a dirt bank last night and ripped the bottom of my front bumper, also popped all the clips on the right side. Guess that's what I did to my car. Gonna probably need new bumper and paint :okay:

[imp_squared]

You guys gave me a good laugh to make my shitty day better.

I hit a dip and then a dirt bank last night and ripped the bottom of my front bumper, also popped all the clips on the right side. Guess that's what I did to my car. Gonna probably need new bumper and paint :okay:

damn it that sucks!!!!

[FI-Z33]

did an oil change and swapped oem 350z exhaust to factory nismo exhaust....:awwyeah:

[fliptuner]

I hit a dip and then a dirt bank last night and ripped the bottom of my front bumper, also popped all the clips on the right side. Guess that's what I did to my car. Gonna probably need new bumper and paint :okay:

Shitty deal, dude BUT now's a perfect time to upgrade to a better horn.

[Yodamaster]

I finally fixed it.

Starting my S10 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU6Tu2tYaLI&feature=youtu.be)

[gloors]

Car was to quiet for my liking sooooooo... took out the cat and put test pipes back in :)
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[asr]

Using ProTect Dip to paint the badge. Turn out greater than plastidip.
Protectdip is smoother on surface than plastidip.

2 layers total. 1 layer of black and 1 layer of gold. Color changes when the lighting change.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8085/8429780296_a759fa872d_b.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8513/8429780758_8e59b347ef_c.jpg

[Acura604]

Opinions? Thinking of taking the winters off and putting my set of general g-max as-03 on. They are known as 'all weather" while quite not winter tires...a sort of hybrid for light snow.

The generals are mounted on my 18s so my car can look sexy again ...should I do it? Here we are in Feb and temps are averaging 4-7 with just rain rain rain.

[asr]

^not yet. Nobody knows winter weather in Vancouver.

[gloors]

Opinions? Thinking of taking the winters off and putting my set of general g-max as-03 on. They are known as 'all weather" while quite not winter tires...a sort of hybrid for light snow.

The generals are mounted on my 18s so my car can look sexy again ...should I do it? Here we are in Feb and temps are averaging 4-7 with just rain rain rain.

I ran Nokian WRG2 All weathers last 2 years on my civic and did fine. They did pretty well going up cypress but I would still run dedicated winters if you plan on going to Whistler or something
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[Bender Unit]

Opinions? Thinking of taking the winters off and putting my set of general g-max as-03 on. They are known as 'all weather" while quite not winter tires...a sort of hybrid for light snow.

The generals are mounted on my 18s so my car can look sexy again ...should I do it? Here we are in Feb and temps are averaging 4-7 with just rain rain rain.
Acura604, Do you realize you are always the 1st to ask every year, " Should I swap my winter tires out ?"

IMO, You shouldn't get winter tires in the 1st place :devil:

[Acura604]

Acura604, Do you realize you are always the 1st to ask every year, " Should I swap my winter tires out ?"

IMO, You shouldn't get winter tires in the 1st place :devil:

That's quite a streak for me...why stop now? I'll take them off this weekend

[DiiCii]

insurance for my beater runs out mid february. i'm throwing my summer car back on the road, i should be more worried than you!

[Limitless]

Did a very quick wash, polish, and wax today on my teg. Didn't do the front bumper though since I was tight on time, though looking back at it right now I probably should have :/
http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/538969_10152466738805582_1488227376_n.jpg

[jmanhas]

just bought an exhaust system for my e46 m3 :)
Loving the titanium tips!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/556401_10151314671853985_1795711704_n.jpg

[PetrolHead]

Cleaned out the engine breather hose on Butternut (yellow condensation snot - happens in the winter :\) Did a valve adjustment on my fathers MG; everything went better than expected - only busted one knuckle. I was going to do one on the Mini but I don't have a spare valve cover gasket handy, they're cork and can rip easily, so it will have to wait until next week.

[Lomac]

Started on this today...

http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/793921_10152477586950080_856716336_o.jpg

... only to have my hub nut refuse to budge despite my best efforts.

:facepalm:

[Acura604]

As noted in my earlier posts above...winter stockies OFF..18" A-SPEC "all-weathers" ( general g-max AS03) ON

http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/4366/1359772362698.jpg

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/3818/1359772496704.jpg

[aikenluu918]

What I did to my Car today you say? Does this count? LOL



Fuuuckk... 134.5/l

[Lomac]

^^
Only if you pumped the gas yourself. :p

[ApePee2]

took her out and then changed the oil :woot2:

[fliptuner]

Changed notorious passenger engine mount on the Mazda3. I was going to wash a couple of the cars today but out of soap.

[Qmx323]

Replaced radiator,

no more "hey buddy theres smoke coming outta your hood"

[double0seven]

Spent almost an hour picking out all the little rocks stuck in the tires

[satek]

replaced the pcv on my loyale.

[kchan]

warning: instagram picture
http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/644250_10151205839492653_1243341858_n.jpg

finished 80% of all the things that needs to be done this winter

putting the clam back on, then its onto my final aero products :)

[sdubfid]

Tested my new crimper out and made a larger starter cable. Also removed my ecu and tons of useless factory wiring. Once started the diesel only needs 1 wire to run.

[underscore]

Did a coolant flush on my Jeep, everything was getting a bit nasty so I ran a tonne of water through it. The thirsty mofo takes like 7L of coolant.

[mmvito]

Tried fixing the rust on my winter beater but didn't work out too well so I just did an oil change lol

[ApePee2]

Partially peeled plastidip off one wheel. fml for not putting a thick enough coat on before. Also the spokes are killing me .......enkei nt03+m
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[Lomac]

Finally got my axle out.

http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/775785_10152483762525080_270768825_o.jpg

Swapped that out. Then did my front rotors and pads. And an oil change. Productive weekend, despite the fact that it was pouring rain.

[Akinari]

Adjusted my throttle cable today. Scumbag Honda for placing it in such an inconvenient location on the Element. Had to take off half the intake and a relocate a bunch of wires to access the throttle cable, not that it was difficult, just a hassle.

No more play in throttle :thumbs:

[Limitless]

Spent a total of around 8 hours detailing my winter beater last night, no idea why.. I guess the teg is really starting to grow on me. Did a full claybar, polish, and wax on the entire car and now every single panel is slippery smooth :) Got rid of quite a bit of haze and swirls on the paint. Now my integra's paint looks slightly better than my 370 :s In a few weeks when I have my 370z back off of jackstands I should probably give that car a thorough detail as well
http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/537790_10152517895935582_2122823821_n.jpg
http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/487570_10152517896585582_1487939485_n.jpg

All unedited cell phone pictures.. Actually surprised a noob like me was able to get out some swirls and make the car have a deep black color again
http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/841040_10152518796060582_1270863786_o.jpg
http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/798271_10152518796065582_150140895_o.jpg

[RevYouUp]

Wow that teg is really clean man
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[Slow63]

Just installed set of K&N High Flow air filters today.


http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w393/kjai63/IMG_2656_zps037af5a9.jpg


The stock filters + charcoal filter :heckno: :

http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w393/kjai63/IMG_2657_zps977e8f30.jpg


K&N filters installed :woot2: :

http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w393/kjai63/IMG_2659_zps3cdc9a8a.jpg


Car feels a bit more responsive and a tad louder than before.

[Z3guy]

^ removing the charcoal filters alone will give you a couple of HPs....

[Acura604]

Got bored of my Nokya hyper yellow fogs and changed them to hoen xenonmatch. While not quite a perfect HID match, it'll do until I go with HID fogs.

http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/7130/1360190661708.jpg

http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/2130/1360190697565.jpg

[snails]

got these bad boys 949 6ul :D

15x9 ;)

http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/563715_10152566403895424_380184511_n.jpg

on the hunt for some tires now!

[firebird79_00]

Removed the brown bros decal from it, so much cleaner looking
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[Akinari]

got these bad boys 949 6ul :D

15x9 ;)

http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/563715_10152566403895424_380184511_n.jpg

on the hunt for some tires now!
The best size for 6ULs :megusta:

[tofu1413]

Spent a total of around 8 hours detailing my winter beater last night, no idea why.. I guess the teg is really starting to grow on me. Did a full claybar, polish, and wax on the entire car and now every single panel is slippery smooth :) Got rid of quite a bit of haze and swirls on the paint. Now my integra's paint looks slightly better than my 370 :s In a few weeks when I have my 370z back off of jackstands I should probably give that car a thorough detail as well
http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/537790_10152517895935582_2122823821_n.jpg
http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/487570_10152517896585582_1487939485_n.jpg

All unedited cell phone pictures.. Actually surprised a noob like me was able to get out some swirls and make the car have a deep black color again
http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/841040_10152518796060582_1270863786_o.jpg
http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/798271_10152518796065582_150140895_o.jpg

better than new! :fullofwin: always thought it was more of a solid black than a metallic black... my old 96' was no where near as nice paint wise.


http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/11823_10151307142406559_1820055321_n.jpg

got mine back after spending two weeks in the body shop... :facepalm:

did the following:

- lowered on springs
- 5 zigen pro racer cat back
- Cusco rad cap
- Blackworks tow hook in red.

waiting for... progress rear sway bar kit, blox front sway bar (too lazy to go get it.. ), a lip and CTR rear wing with carbon centre

[kakucaekz]

^ I'm assuming the damage is all fixed now? Pics :]

[mb_]

better than new! :fullofwin: always thought it was more of a solid black than a metallic black... my old 96' was no where near as nice paint wise.


http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/11823_10151307142406559_1820055321_n.jpg

got mine back after spending two weeks in the body shop... :facepalm:

did the following:

- lowered on springs
- 5 zigen pro racer cat back
- Cusco rad cap
- Blackworks tow hook in red.

waiting for... progress rear sway bar kit, blox front sway bar (too lazy to go get it.. ), a lip and CTR rear wing with carbon centre

So, will we this car at the spring meet? :troll:

[tofu1413]

^ I'm assuming the damage is all fixed now? Pics :]

yes. fixed. original estimate was @ 3200.... when i picked up the car, the claim hiked up to 6700....

quite pissed off icbc didnt write it off. rear quarter was tweaked along with a small part of the rear frame. they decided to pull it. :facepalm:

im still choked that the fact that my car got rear ended while being parked on the street.

So, will we this car at the spring meet? :troll:

if i show up.. :ilied: (and if not in the body shop again)

[artmotion]

So, will we this car at the spring meet? :troll:

Maybe if he doesn't sell it by that time.

[- kT]

^

[dared3vil0]

Sucks about the depreciation hit from the accident though...

[tofu1413]

Maybe if he doesn't sell it by that time.

Don't see a problem if I have no trouble selling my own cars... :suspicious:

[jing]

yes. fixed. original estimate was @ 3200.... when i picked up the car, the claim hiked up to 6700....

quite pissed off icbc didnt write it off. rear quarter was tweaked along with a small part of the rear frame. they decided to pull it. :facepalm:

im still choked that the fact that my car got rear ended while being parked on the street.

IIRC damage has to exceed 70% or somewhere around that of the book value for it to be written off


if i show up.. :ilied: (and if not in the body shop again)
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[Limitless]

Wow that teg is really clean man
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Thanks :)

better than new! :fullofwin: always thought it was more of a solid black than a metallic black... my old 96' was no where near as nice paint wise.
Haha thanks! Other than the hazed paint and swirls, the previous owner did a pretty good job at keeping the teg in decent condition :) Lucky for me

[mb_]

Don't see a problem if I have no trouble selling my own cars... :suspicious:

He's trying to say you go through cars more than most of the people here go through underwear :lawl:

[kakucaekz]

But with underwear, you can flip them inside out and reuse them. Same can't be said for a car :lawl:

[fliptuner]

someone say underwear? :troll:

[tofu1413]

He's trying to say you go through cars more than most of the people here go through underwear :lawl:

RS'ers need to spend more on underwear :lawl:

But with underwear, you can flip them inside out and reuse them. Same can't be said for a car :lawl:

and dont forget front and back :troll:


iunno man.. my search for the car to really fall in love with continues...

there were several i thought were keepers, but it just didnt work well :okay:

[dared3vil0]

RS'ers need to spend more on underwear :lawl:



and dont forget front and back :troll:


iunno man.. my search for the car to really fall in love with continues...

there were several i thought were keepers, but it just didnt work well :okay:

What have you owned so far?

[inv4zn]

What have you owned so far?
http://i.imgur.com/agJIP.gif

[tofu1413]

What have you owned so far?

97' Chrysler cirrus
83' Supra
85' Civic Wagon
87' mk I CRX
84 Porsche 944
87' ae86 coupe
00' ITR
96' Integ turbo
72' 240Z
81' E21 320i coupe
92' E34 535i
89' E30 325i coupe
91' Miata
91' E30 318is
95' E31 840Ci
91' SW20 MR2 G limited
07' RX-8
95' E36 318i
08' FA5 Civic Si four door...



thats from jan 08 till now. span of 5 years?

[dared3vil0]

97' Chrysler cirrus
83' Supra
85' Civic Wagon
87' mk I CRX
84 Porsche 944
87' ae86 coupe
00' ITR
96' Integ turbo
72' 240Z
81' E21 320i coupe
92' E34 535i
89' E30 325i coupe
91' Miata
91' E30 318is
95' E31 840Ci
91' SW20 MR2 G limited
07' RX-8
95' E36 318i
08' FA5 Civic Si four door...



thats from jan 08 till now. span of 5 years?

:ahwow:

[Araaadi]

Got bored of my Nokya hyper yellow fogs and changed them to hoen xenonmatch. While not quite a perfect HID match, it'll do until I go with HID fogs.


What hid kit are you planning to use? Been meaning to put hid for my fogs.

[tofu1413]

still have yet to own a turbo or awd car.... lol

[kakucaekz]

97' Chrysler cirrus
83' Supra
85' Civic Wagon
87' mk I CRX
84 Porsche 944
87' ae86 coupe
00' ITR
96' Integ turbo
72' 240Z
81' E21 320i coupe
92' E34 535i
89' E30 325i coupe
91' Miata
91' E30 318is
95' E31 840Ci
91' SW20 MR2 G limited
07' RX-8
95' E36 318i
08' FA5 Civic Si four door...



thats from jan 08 till now. span of 5 years?

Which ones did you think were gonna be keepers? The ITR and 240Z seem like candidates, lol.

[tofu1413]

hmm.. i regret not keeping the 86, miata and E30 325i.... shouldve kept them for daily duties. those cars i could say, are once in a life time examples: wont be able to find a well sorted out one for what i paid for anymore.

as for ITR, i dont think i wouldve kept it.. that car gave me nothing but headaches and bad luck...

if i had a lot of room at home and parking space wasnt an issue... i would have kept the Z at home.. same goes for the Supra.

[Phil@rise]

if a good car is bought and payed for why sell em....unless you dont have the space to store them. I have quite the pile of clunkers at home lol.
The past few days one of them has been seein some nice upgrades in preparation of a good amount of wheelin. I just did rock sliders new driveshaft and a new stereo in my Jeep and today/tonight as time allows will be finishing up my new bumper and putting on a winch. Tomorow night I'll be testing it all.

[tofu1413]

no room.. if i had space to park them i would have kept them!

(and i dont think i can afford insurance for 2+ cars at once) :badpokerface:

[dared3vil0]

97' Chrysler cirrus
83' Supra
85' Civic Wagon
87' mk I CRX
84 Porsche 944
87' ae86 coupe
00' ITR
96' Integ turbo
72' 240Z
81' E21 320i coupe
92' E34 535i
89' E30 325i coupe
91' Miata
91' E30 318is
95' E31 840Ci
91' SW20 MR2 G limited
07' RX-8
95' E36 318i
08' FA5 Civic Si four door...



thats from jan 08 till now. span of 5 years?

still have yet to own a turbo or awd car.... lol

:suspicious:

[tofu1413]

didnt dd it. all it did was sit and parted out
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[Tim Budong]

97' Chrysler cirrus
83' Supra
85' Civic Wagon
87' mk I CRX
84 Porsche 944
87' ae86 coupe
00' ITR
96' Integ turbo
72' 240Z
81' E21 320i coupe
92' E34 535i
89' E30 325i coupe
91' Miata
91' E30 318is
95' E31 840Ci
91' SW20 MR2 G limited
07' RX-8
95' E36 318i
08' FA5 Civic Si four door...



thats from jan 08 till now. span of 5 years?

waiting for !kodamu's list to trump yours

[firebird79_00]

97' Chrysler cirrus
83' Supra
85' Civic Wagon
87' mk I CRX
84 Porsche 944
87' ae86 coupe
00' ITR
96' Integ turbo
72' 240Z
81' E21 320i coupe
92' E34 535i
89' E30 325i coupe
91' Miata
91' E30 318is
95' E31 840Ci
91' SW20 MR2 G limited
07' RX-8
95' E36 318i
08' FA5 Civic Si four door...



thats from jan 08 till now. span of 5 years?

Damn and i thought i went through cars

From 2011-Current
79 Firebird
92 325i
94 Dodge Ram
96 Dodge Ram
96 Cavalier
97 Mustang Cobra
'10 Mustang Gt

[tofu1413]

waiting for !kodamu's list to trump yours

+1

im curious on his list... although his is indeed better than mine.

[fliptuner]

Isn't there a PO cars thread? Why are you guys listing on here?

[hk20000]

I have my list of cars too but it's way too long....last I counted it's like....19 cars since 03.

Anyway I kept the best, forgot the rest and moved on. Now I don't go buy random stuff just coz it's kind of cute.

I kept my
97 C36 AMG - dat highway cruiser
96 Infiniti Q45 - dat manual RWD luxobarge that drifts better than most thinks. But it's too similar to the C36 really other than being manual converted.
84 Corolla SR5 + S2000 motor - dat track car. it's impossible to find a rust free example like that these days. And hooning in it on tracks is hellafun.
10 Nissan Cube - dat box. the sensible daily driver that my dad likes a lot in the end, despite it had hellapoke wheels and all that.

anyway keeping with the topic:

I put in genuine Junction Produce Fusa and kitsuna I scored at the TAS2013. The car looks BAUSS with that on.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/13106_10151412033669190_753728160_n.jpg

And then it looks cheap because there is a superstore shopping box in the back seat rofl.

[tofu1413]

"replica" bro :troll:

[gloors]

Found the leak on my s13 trunk. Gotta wait for another warm day to fix it up :( for now I've drilled a hole to drain all te water lol
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[fliptuner]

no drain plug in the spare tire well?

[hk20000]

"replica" bro :troll:

I have learned my lesson to not use replica anything in my car. With that said I do run Megan coil overs. :badpokerface:

genuine Nismo shift knob genuine JP fusa and genuine SSR wheels. Keeping it real.:suspicious:

[kakucaekz]

Found the leak on my s13 trunk. Gotta wait for another warm day to fix it up :( for now I've drilled a hole to drain all te water lol
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Don't think you've posted a picture of your S13 in this thread so far, unless I missed something.. Post it? :fullofwin:?

[CorneringArtist]

Finally got the last piece to my new summer wheels: centering rings. They'll be on in the next few weeks.

[gloors]

Don't think you've posted a picture of your S13 in this thread so far, unless I missed something.. Post it? :fullofwin:?

Haha it's just a stock 240 other than an aftermarket exhaust :( but ill post pics tmr
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[jing]

Charged up the battery and aired out the interior.. Hopefully be back on the road next month. Still need to refinish wheels...
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[AVS_Racing]

saw neighbors washing their car so I was like :accepted: and washed 2 cars since the weather said its not gonna rain for the next few days :considered:

[k2damax]

installed Hids

[underscore]

yanked the dead battery from my dd, tossed it on the charger so tomorrow I can tear into it and hopefully get it driving again.

[pocari123]

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/7667/img9035a.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/339/img9035a.jpg/)

Washed my car today after plastidipping my headlight trim, grill trim, & logo last week

[AW607]

BJ

http://i50.tinypic.com/23t153q.jpg

[asr]

^OEM rotors? You are right to change them with pads at the same time.

[Qmx323]

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/7667/img9035a.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/339/img9035a.jpg/)

Washed my car today after plastidipping my headlight trim, grill trim, & logo last week

so cute

looks like panda

[AW607]

^OEM rotors? You are right to change them with pads at the same time.

Yep, blanks. Nissin is about as close to OEM I can get without actually being OEM lol :badpokerface:

[Geoff89]

swap summer back on :)

[BrRsn]

bought synthetic 5w30 (was on sale) and some coolant/distilled water.

Diagnosed my leaking/burning antifreeze -- wasn't a headgasket thankfully.
Appears to be the rad, gonna be fun to fix! :D

[tofu1413]

http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/579737_10151311807881559_819702796_n.jpg

neo chrome tow hook........ awwwwwwww yeah. satisfies the ricer soul within :troll:

also installed a roof spoiler. :fuckyea:

[jackp0t]

install s2k seats on the car.
it was worth it!
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/2336A67E-3F87-4B89-A36E-DB5DD28FE0DB-10925-00000560A2EC8A4F.jpg


"date is messed up on the camera.lol

[asr]

neo chrome tow hook........ awwwwwwww yeah. satisfies the ricer soul within :troll:

also installed a roof spoiler. :fuckyea:
+10hp lol

The color is hawt. Looks good.

Oil changed every 3000kms
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8371/8457180735_f8ebe8fbfd.jpg

[dared3vil0]

ASR, Why the Mazda filter? I thought you had an Evo? Or for different car?

[asr]

ASR, Why the Mazda filter? I thought you had an Evo? Or for different car?
Because Mazda Black Tokyo Roki filter bypass pressure is 20-26PSI, and the thread and rubber ring shape are really close to Evo one. I used to use Subaru JDM Tokyo Roki filter on the car, but the cost is way higher than Mazda JDM one. Material is mostly same. They are all made by Tokyo Roki in Japan.

[underscore]

marked up and started cutting the trunk plastics for my strut tower bar...no going back now!

[tofu1413]

+10hp lol


Vtec kicks in harder yo :ilied:

[RCubed]

washed her. forgot she was white underneath. =p
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/11537581/2013-02-09%2014.31.01.jpg

[320icar]

picked up new tires. gonna mount them tomorrow (and do alot of other shit too)


http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8235/8461317390_1dfaa2aa2b_c.jpg

[vexor]

fixed a coolant leak and changed the oil .... Royal Purple

[fliptuner]

sexytime wheels

[Geoc]

Changed pads, cheapo's wouldn't fit. Had to use ATE ceramics :okay:

[MeowMeow]

Finally overcame my laziness and fixed the scratch on passenger side & residue from dealership license frame on the front

Removing scratch was easy but getting them residue off was pain in the ass fawwkk
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[unkicrackie]

Installed rear EBC slotted and dimpled rotors with Hawk HPS pads.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/unkicrackie99/A07B60AB-55A0-434E-BC00-274A04D9883E-328-00000075EB98A21A.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/unkicrackie99/E898BC4B-DBC0-42D8-8430-919AA3850001-328-00000075F120DB1E.jpg

Also installed the Crawford Performance AOS.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/unkicrackie99/3818AA7A-F1CC-4751-996E-FE0F7ACDD409-328-00000075FDB91395.jpg

Tried to attempt installing the Perrin turbo inlet hose without cutting my old one, heard that it was possible. Unfortunately that didn't work out for me so I gave up.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/unkicrackie99/44DDB676-157A-44B7-B31D-383A3DC3F44E-328-000000760693CB54.jpg
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[artmotion]

Installed rear EBC slotted and dimpled rotors with Hawk HPS pads.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/unkicrackie99/A07B60AB-55A0-434E-BC00-274A04D9883E-328-00000075EB98A21A.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/unkicrackie99/E898BC4B-DBC0-42D8-8430-919AA3850001-328-00000075F120DB1E.jpg

Also installed the Crawford Performance AOS.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/unkicrackie99/3818AA7A-F1CC-4751-996E-FE0F7ACDD409-328-00000075FDB91395.jpg

Tried to attempt installing the Perrin turbo inlet hose without cutting my old one, heard that it was possible. Unfortunately that didn't work out for me so I gave up.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/unkicrackie99/44DDB676-157A-44B7-B31D-383A3DC3F44E-328-000000760693CB54.jpg
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Nice setup. Have fun cleaning the brake dust off of those wheels though...

[unkicrackie]

Haha thanks, I have the same setup for the front and the brake dust is brutal! Won't be too long till I get my Meister's though! :D
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[nabs]

http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t471/nabmohammed/Album%202/photo3_zps7d2ebc3a.jpg

Some damage will be done... soon..

[!Aznboi128]

Took the plates off.....

paying for an un-insured car.... Logic much?

[dared3vil0]

Took the plates off.....

paying for an un-insured car.... Logic much?

Why'd you uninsure it?

[imp_squared]

Nice setup. Have fun cleaning the brake dust off of those wheels though...

Haha thanks, I have the same setup for the front and the brake dust is brutal! Won't be too long till I get my Meister's though! :D
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yeah agree with these guys.. I had hawk brake pads, brake dust galore!!

[Limitless]

Put insurance on slightly early, couldn't help it
http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/404500_10152538143085582_206675521_n.jpg

[BrRsn]

Dealing w/ a broken AC condenser.

Thought it'd be an easy job .... my entire front bumper/front hood/front headlights are sitting on the ground and I still haven't gotten to the radiator/condenser yet lol ... Fucking american cars :facepalm: Plus side, nows a good time to install my HID relay :fullofwin:

[satek]

replaced the coolant temp sensor on the loyale, now she idles on her own :)

[seakrait]

curbed my rear passenger wheel (work emotion cr kai)... :fuuuuu:

[nabs]

Made a paste of Baking Soda and Lemon Juice, I read on another forum that its great to remove surface rust off polished exhausts! It works GREAT!!!
http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t471/nabmohammed/Album%202/photo3_zpsaf94e2d5.jpg

http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t471/nabmohammed/Album%202/photo4_zpsd4b62dc8.jpg

Painted my front calipers!! My first major DIY on this car! You can hate the color but i LOVE it! For a detailed description on how i did it check out my build thread.

http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t471/nabmohammed/Album%202/photo23_zps493b3bb2.jpg
http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t471/nabmohammed/Album%202/photo5_zps45ec4b5e.jpg

Once I change the rotors and pads it will get rid of the tiny bit of overspray. Can't wait!

[TypeRNammer]

Baking soda and lemon juice?! That's amazing!

[kakucaekz]

Spent the whole long weekend working in the MR2. No work, so a lot of time was devoted to getting the car ready for paint.

Removed the front bumper.

http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/858504_10152553205465005_1276195711_o.jpg

Filled in the holes on the front bumper.

http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/859963_10152553196780005_1758065031_o.jpg

Fixed my damaged pass side vent.

http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/812715_10152553197605005_1747435041_o.jpg

Poor lip, and I ain't even that low!

http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/842886_10152553197895005_1457258758_o.jpg

Welded shut the antenna hole, ground it down and smoothed it out with some bondo. Also filled in the holes on the quarter panel, and bondo'd those over too.

http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/823605_10152553196775005_209488887_o.jpg

Discovered that my crash bar has some surface rust, so I sprayed some rust converter on it and needed to paint it to seal it.

http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/858363_10152557502410005_1553868720_o.jpg

Naturally, I sprayed it bright lime green :fullofwin: Now I have a green tow hook and fog light mounts :lawl:

http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/861474_10152557502580005_1980489337_o.jpg

Added a touch of sophisticated monsieur to it.

http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/856789_10152557502140005_535687518_o.jpg

Drilled the holes for the new JDM spoiler I prepped back in January or so.

http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/860955_10152557503715005_795543098_o.jpg

Test fit the spoiler, looks awesome!

http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/857982_10152557503600005_1696809383_o.jpg

Loosely fit the front bumper back, stuck on the side indicators and DRLs, and threw everything I needed to be painted in the frunk and passenger seat. Santofu's car is creepin' in the background :P

http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/812741_10152557505400005_1888379039_o.jpg

Sprayed all the exposed bondo parts with primer to seal it, loosely mounted the spoiler again and she's now ready for paint! Gonna sit like this for a couple weeks till I get it into the paint shop.

http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/841155_10152557506070005_2055198076_o.jpg

Weekend well spent! Need to extend a massive thanks to Santofu, Paradise240, entrax, jtrinh and mb_ for coming by and helping. Seriously, even though you guys had some side projects of your own, it really helped get this car done quick. :fullofwin:

[E.D.C.5]

thanks for the tip nabs!

[PDKGD3]

Haha thanks, I have the same setup for the front and the brake dust is brutal! Won't be too long till I get my Meister's though! :D
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Tell me about it...

http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/165945_10150965355669264_478121151_n.jpg


http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/168884_10150965363274264_868907243_n.jpg

[nabs]

For those of you wondering how the rust removal works check out my build thread. linked below, I wrote a small instructional.

vvvvvvvvvv

[dygital]

For those of you wondering how the rust removal works check out my build thread. linked below, I wrote a small instructional.

vvvvvvvvvv

I can;t seem to click on the link...

[kakucaekz]

^ You need to be able to access member journals to be able to see it, I think it's 500 posts?

[ForeverYours]

Installed 4300k HID on the left compared to a stock halogen on the right

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/60746_291247417670274_1699339899_n.jpg

[extracrunchie]

^ You need to be able to access member journals to be able to see it, I think it's 500 posts?

Wanted to check out the build threads...............but long way to go:okay:

[beproud]

got my car detailed

[firebird79_00]

got my car detailed at unscratch in Burnaby

GTFO

[1exotic]

replaced OEM bulbs for some white LED's on cluster
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee114/ML8844/IMG_6985_zps1c40ac8b.jpg

[beproud]

GTFO

I take it you didn't like the place eh

[firebird79_00]

I take it you didn't like the place eh

I take it you didn't read the first post in this thread eh
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[beproud]

no man, that's 67 post ago lol, but I will check it out

edit: thanks lol

[Paradise240]

no man, that 67 post ago lol, but I will check it out

edit: thanks lol

He's talking about the very first post.

Do not post what you paid someone to do to your vehicle.

[E.D.C.5]

what YOU did to your car......not what OTHER people did to your car.

[nabs]

It's Christmas!!! :alonehappy:

http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t471/nabmohammed/Album%202/photo4_zps347a1b83.jpg

[BABU]

Red stuff pads you using ?
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[ForeverYours]

Vacuumed carpet, cleaned some of the interior, replaced broken fuses, changed parking taillight bulb

Climate control lights haven't worked in over half a year can't see any buttons at night :okay:

The culprits -
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/65994_291725954289087_528787529_n.jpg


... and maybe later today
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/538195_291725957622420_991581183_n.jpg

[Vulgate]

Washed the car! White is hard to keep clean

[Suprarz666]

shiney
http://i46.tinypic.com/25zj7lv.jpg

[TjAlmeida]

replaced OEM bulbs for some white LED's on cluster
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee114/ML8844/IMG_6985_zps1c40ac8b.jpg

Such a difference, makes the dash look very crisp and fresh!
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[nabs]

Red stuff pads you using ?
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Green Stuff..

Just painted the rear calipers, now waiting for it to dry so I can install the rotors/pads.

[AVS_Racing]

^^ what did you use to paint? any pics? I'm deciding between spray type or the brush on G2

[DiiCii]

Brush on isn't bad. It is time consuming though. I used duplicolor from Canadian tire and clear coated it afterwards! Looks nice and I can see if I can find a pic of mine
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[nabs]

AVS_Racing:

Check out my build thread... There are pics on page 68 of this thread, and in my build thread. Since the color i wanted did not come in caliper paint I used Duplicolor Engine Enamel. The rears are looking a lot better than the fronts it seems so far.

link below

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[Nvasion]

i used the g2 brush kit and it worked out great! its very easy to do and it comes with everything you need to clean/prep/paint

[dmak4]

i used the g2 brush kit and it worked out great! its very easy to do and it comes with everything you need to clean/prep/paint

Where did you buy the g2 kit? I was going to buy a dupli caliper color kit at CT, but I heard it chips or wears a lot quicker than the G2 paint.

[Monster J]

not today, but something in progress over a month

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/25038_10152389678075206_50377049_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/430838_10152380164670206_1056394297_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/68939_10152326416290206_1794784402_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/563356_10152534881645206_1258219383_n.jpg

So yeah, maybe I didn't do EVERYTHING myself here but I did haul the engine out myself (with help from a few friends) before I turn it to the machine shop :badpokerface:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/30338_10151355021794810_64515230_n.jpg

[fliptuner]

Not my cars but:

Diagnostic and plugs on buddys Mazda6 (fuck, iridiums are spendy) (thx, Al)

Half of nabs rear brakes. One bolt was a bit rounded so he brought it over. I did one side and learned him how to do the other.

[nabs]

As IceBoy said... got the rear pads and rotors on today with his help, also painted the rear calipers today. pics soon.. im tired.

[Nvasion]

Where did you buy the g2 kit? I was going to buy a dupli caliper color kit at CT, but I heard it chips or wears a lot quicker than the G2 paint.



got it off a buddy who got it from CT.

[nabs]

prep is the key though. anything can look bad if its not prepped properly.

[AVS_Racing]

^^ I've never used the brush on kind, I'm worried that it will turn out uneven, visible paint strokes or blotchy?

cuz the colour that I want from the VHT spray can is not exactly what I'm looking for.

[Nvasion]

i think the paint self levels. just dont blob it on and itll be fine.

[TypeRNammer]

Such a difference, makes the dash look very crisp and fresh!
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http://imageshack.us/a/img193/2564/img1023d.jpg

Did the same thing to my old del sol before, definitely makes it a bit more fresh!

[Santofu]

^ Sadly I can't do that on my civic, otherwise the fuses will burn out.
While I was driving, the led lights were dead for like 1 minute in the dark, so I couldn't see the speedometer until it came back on but started flicking for a bit then back on. :fulloffuck:

[R.Reyes]

blacked out my headlights and corner lights :fullofwin:
http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w516/RossReyes/before_zps69c12eb6.jpg
http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w516/RossReyes/blackedout_zps6fa2fc32.jpg

[nabs]

http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t471/nabmohammed/Album%202/photo15_zps028ee550.jpg

http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t471/nabmohammed/Album%202/photo26_zps4e666ac8.jpg

Friend did it for me, very very too much nice guy! Had to take a lot of verbal abuse from him during the process but it was worth it.

[radioman]

Out with the old and boring. In with the new and fun!

http://i.imgur.com/QGo7q8q.jpg

[nabs]

Out with the old and boring. In with the new and fun!

http://i.imgur.com/QGo7q8q.jpg

Did you have to reprogram the remote on the switch blade fob?

[DJ Milk]

It looks like one of those ones where you have to remove the inside on the old remote and install it into the new casing so don't need to program.

[!Aznboi128]

Got this..... Now to get the rest of the hardware

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k181/azn_boi_128/5F0DF07A-410D-4296-9744-208393A91196-20311-0000047946F4FD87_zps3619b8dd.jpg
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[extracrunchie]

http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t471/nabmohammed/Album%202/photo15_zps028ee550.jpg

http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t471/nabmohammed/Album%202/photo26_zps4e666ac8.jpg

Friend did it for me, very very too much nice guy! Had to take a lot of verbal abuse from him during the process but it was worth it.

I hate those f'in honda rotor screws.........I would have left them out

[fliptuner]

Friend did it for me, very very too much nice guy! Had to take a lot of verbal abuse from him during the process but it was worth it.

Can you imagine working with me? :troll:

[underscore]

stripped out the center console of the Prelude, and trimmed down the extra plastic that sits under the front of the boot. looks much better now

[unkicrackie]

Got off work early so I ended up putting in the turbo inlet hose the hard way... Won't be able to put it back together cause Subaru won't have my gaskets till next week.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/unkicrackie99/4CF6CCD3-CEB7-4967-AB29-66FFC0C9DE4C-531-0000002F3DCB865B.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y258/unkicrackie99/63204BA6-73FB-4632-9E31-231AF26D744B-531-0000002F4E587183.jpg
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[nabs]

I hate those f'in honda rotor screws.........I would have left them out

They weren't bad to get off at all really

[fliptuner]

They weren't bad to get off at all really

:fulloffuck:

[nabs]

:fulloffuck:

Hey! I did get the rear ones off by myself, just used the right screw driver and they came right off!

[radioman]

It looks like one of those ones where you have to remove the inside on the old remote and install it into the new casing so don't need to program.

Exactly

[TopsyCrett]

Excuse the instagram... but purchased smoked corners.

http://distilleryimage9.s3.amazonaws.com/c7d10330780e11e2b71122000a9e28e1_7.jpg

[asr]

Delete 30% metal bolts under Engine bay, swap in the alumium washer kits. It saves 2 KG weights. 30% finished, 70% to go. So tired.

[Jobo]

Raged.

http://distilleryimage7.s3.amazonaws.com/d95a3b38763011e2a3aa22000a1f97a4_7.jpg


edit: jk, scrapped my old bumper

[ApePee2]

gave her a good cleaning

[nabs]

My headlights look like this...

http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t471/nabmohammed/Album%202/photo16_zps1fd1e0f2.jpg

So I bought this...

http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t471/nabmohammed/Album%202/photo27_zps7f1c8d79.jpg

I'll do it next time I get a few hours to spare.. been working on vehicle too much recently, need to study for exams.

[Akinari]

Went to wash my car, halfway through waxing outside it started raining. Had to haul ass back home into my parking garage and re-wax half my car :okay:

The Weather Channel is seriously very, very unreliable most of the time.

[sdubfid]

Made a new rad shroud for the volvo fan. Cost less than $20 for everything. Just need to weld the tabs on.

Volvo electric fans are really nice. I got 2 setups for $60. They are a 2 speed fan and have a nice self contained relay unit that ramps up the fan so there isn't a huge amperage draw like a taurus setup.

I'm doing all this to install a 2000+ vitara rad so my hoses are routed better for the diesel swap.

[Monster J]

Got my block back yesterday from the machine shop, started to assemble the engine again:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/525078_10152566593300206_975244051_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/535467_10152566593055206_1239088450_n.jpg

[duy-]

washed my cars, guess its not much but i havent washed them since ive own them pretty much. im always too afraid of washing the paint right off the rust lol, luckily silver doesnt really get dirty

http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q375/duy-/015_zpsfe5b1175.jpg
http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q375/duy-/014_zps571c13fb.jpg

http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q375/duy-/010_zps78dd6fd1.jpg
http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q375/duy-/008_zps7bee14fd.jpg
http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q375/duy-/31FB8CE3-30C8-447F-B69A-DE68A2B306EF-508-0000004C36D02CE8_zpsb983c9b8.jpg

it was a lot harder than it seemed (2 of the cars have no motors so i had to push it out and back in x_x)

[lilaznviper]

did an oil change on my car and installed Qwik Valve for less messy oil changes
http://i.imgur.com/3VqohcB.jpg

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

now i just need to wash the car

[bing]

Today I paid someone to change my oil.

:troll:

[dared3vil0]

Wash, Clay bar, And Waxed.

http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx27/dared3vil0/photo_zps64128f15.jpg

[dmak4]

decided to black out my rear reflectors, did a half ass job. fine from far but far from fine lol.

http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a640/desmond185/IMG-20130217-002362_zps745cb69c.jpg

Also washed the rear part of my car leaving it shiny and the rest full of dirt haha

[jing]

On the daily I...
- tightened ebrake cable
- tightened the nut that comes with the Blox 490g shift knob so the knob part of it centers properly
- ripped apart center console to install new aux. input cable that goes in the back of my deck
- took the opportunity to reroute the power cable through the console to the cigarette lighter for the dash cam

Been itching to insure the Miata but told myself I wouldn't until a few days before the Spring meet... trying hard to abide to this!