Muss@GeneticTuning
01-01-2010, 05:47 PM
When I first recieved the car from Adam@Feast, it was an entry level car with a few problems and minimal modifications. These issues needed to be sorted before inspection.
Modifications were:
-ATS & Across 2 way limited slip differential.
-HKS Pod filter.
-HKS Super Dragger Exhaust.
-Greddy turbo timer.
-A/M front pipe.
-Tein adjustable suspension.
-Nismo sport clutch.
-Mismatched Advan AVS wheels (rear) and Volk fronts.
-Greddy boost gauge.
-Unknown brand fstb.
-HKS bov.
Problems noted were:
-Completely worn out pads and deeply gouged rotors.
-Typical leaking water pump.
-All belts looking a little sorry.
-Holes in the trunk.
-Paint tired and dull.
-Mismatching front seats.
And here she was in landed condition, sat like this all winter;
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll242/Steve-Mussell/Front-3.jpg
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll242/Steve-Mussell/Engine-2.jpg
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Come summer I decided I'd get her on the road. Failed my first inspection, no surprise there, but thought I'd give it a shot. Car wasn't starting after I got home from that first inspection, time to troubleshoot.
So in order to get the car moving and pass inspection did the following;
-Swapped leaking water pump w/ oem replacement.
-Swapped out exhaust cam w/ oem replacement.
-Swapped out CAS w/ oem replacement.
-New oem ECU.
-New fuel filter.
-Ditched Greddy boost gauge (broken).
-Tossed on matching pair of front wheels (painted them all white).
-Wired up horn.
-Tossed in matching front seats (Gts-t oem).
-Wired up my DRLs.
-New oem rotors and pads.
-Fiberglassed all cracks in my bumper.
-Tossed on AMS RUCAs and FUCAs.
-20 new oem wheels studs.
-20 Trust aluminum lugs.
-Tomei timing belt, oem (PitWork) replacement ancillary belts.
-Welded trunk holes up and shaved rear trunk lock.
-New drivers side seatbelt.
-New wipers.
After all this boring garbage she passed inspection and was driveable. Proceeded to do this that very same day;
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll242/Steve-Mussell/DSC00306.jpg
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll242/Steve-Mussell/DSC00372.jpg
Fun little slide w/ some good friends. Very pleased w/ performance, and that LSD sends me sideways in a hurry. The car hiding behind mine is a RWD mid engine Accord, very trick. Buddy's built FD as well to the right.
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After driving around like this for a while and drifting on a regular basis, decided to toss on what I had sitting in the garage.
Here's what I fitted:
-Type-M sideskirts and rear spats.
-ARC intercooler.
-ApexI intake.
-Removed leaking HKS bov. (Reverted to stock)
-Fitted Personal steering wheel. (Classic Nismo horn button)
-Installed NRG quick release hub.
-Fitted Razo weighted shift knob.
-Fitted Razo pedals. (Go ahead and laugh I love how grippy they are)
-Tossed on Razo broadview mirror.
-Removed rear seat.
-Painted calipers red.
-Dropped the coilovers to lowest height.
And that's how the car sits at this moment. (Minus the coilovers which I sold).
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll242/Steve-Mussell/recentpics174.jpg
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll242/Steve-Mussell/recentpics176.jpg
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Now for the fun stuff. This is part one of two of my build, mild mods. Engine, engine management etc. will be addressed next winter.
Here's what I have stockpiled/planned for at the moment;
-Kei Office - Erfolg Kei coilovers.
-Copper or aluminum rad, not sure on brand yet.
-Dual Mishimoto 12" fans w/ aluminum shroud.
-SSR Gulf Stich wheels. (Will be painted)
-Splitfire coilpacks.
-Custom GeneticTuning side-mount plenum.
-Greddy Profec-B boost controller.
-AMS tension rods.
-New front bumper.
-Custom GeneticTuning 3" straight pipe exhaust.
-Custom GeneticTuning weld-in cage.
-Bride Gias Low-Max seats w/ custom GeneticTuning low mount.
-NRG 5 point cam lock harnesses.
-New lick of paint.
And more ;)
I'll compile some progress pics and update with a new batch in the new year.
Cheers,
Steve.
Modifications were:
-ATS & Across 2 way limited slip differential.
-HKS Pod filter.
-HKS Super Dragger Exhaust.
-Greddy turbo timer.
-A/M front pipe.
-Tein adjustable suspension.
-Nismo sport clutch.
-Mismatched Advan AVS wheels (rear) and Volk fronts.
-Greddy boost gauge.
-Unknown brand fstb.
-HKS bov.
Problems noted were:
-Completely worn out pads and deeply gouged rotors.
-Typical leaking water pump.
-All belts looking a little sorry.
-Holes in the trunk.
-Paint tired and dull.
-Mismatching front seats.
And here she was in landed condition, sat like this all winter;
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll242/Steve-Mussell/Front-3.jpg
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll242/Steve-Mussell/Engine-2.jpg
___________________________________
Come summer I decided I'd get her on the road. Failed my first inspection, no surprise there, but thought I'd give it a shot. Car wasn't starting after I got home from that first inspection, time to troubleshoot.
So in order to get the car moving and pass inspection did the following;
-Swapped leaking water pump w/ oem replacement.
-Swapped out exhaust cam w/ oem replacement.
-Swapped out CAS w/ oem replacement.
-New oem ECU.
-New fuel filter.
-Ditched Greddy boost gauge (broken).
-Tossed on matching pair of front wheels (painted them all white).
-Wired up horn.
-Tossed in matching front seats (Gts-t oem).
-Wired up my DRLs.
-New oem rotors and pads.
-Fiberglassed all cracks in my bumper.
-Tossed on AMS RUCAs and FUCAs.
-20 new oem wheels studs.
-20 Trust aluminum lugs.
-Tomei timing belt, oem (PitWork) replacement ancillary belts.
-Welded trunk holes up and shaved rear trunk lock.
-New drivers side seatbelt.
-New wipers.
After all this boring garbage she passed inspection and was driveable. Proceeded to do this that very same day;
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll242/Steve-Mussell/DSC00306.jpg
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll242/Steve-Mussell/DSC00372.jpg
Fun little slide w/ some good friends. Very pleased w/ performance, and that LSD sends me sideways in a hurry. The car hiding behind mine is a RWD mid engine Accord, very trick. Buddy's built FD as well to the right.
___________________________________
After driving around like this for a while and drifting on a regular basis, decided to toss on what I had sitting in the garage.
Here's what I fitted:
-Type-M sideskirts and rear spats.
-ARC intercooler.
-ApexI intake.
-Removed leaking HKS bov. (Reverted to stock)
-Fitted Personal steering wheel. (Classic Nismo horn button)
-Installed NRG quick release hub.
-Fitted Razo weighted shift knob.
-Fitted Razo pedals. (Go ahead and laugh I love how grippy they are)
-Tossed on Razo broadview mirror.
-Removed rear seat.
-Painted calipers red.
-Dropped the coilovers to lowest height.
And that's how the car sits at this moment. (Minus the coilovers which I sold).
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll242/Steve-Mussell/recentpics174.jpg
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll242/Steve-Mussell/recentpics176.jpg
___________________________________
Now for the fun stuff. This is part one of two of my build, mild mods. Engine, engine management etc. will be addressed next winter.
Here's what I have stockpiled/planned for at the moment;
-Kei Office - Erfolg Kei coilovers.
-Copper or aluminum rad, not sure on brand yet.
-Dual Mishimoto 12" fans w/ aluminum shroud.
-SSR Gulf Stich wheels. (Will be painted)
-Splitfire coilpacks.
-Custom GeneticTuning side-mount plenum.
-Greddy Profec-B boost controller.
-AMS tension rods.
-New front bumper.
-Custom GeneticTuning 3" straight pipe exhaust.
-Custom GeneticTuning weld-in cage.
-Bride Gias Low-Max seats w/ custom GeneticTuning low mount.
-NRG 5 point cam lock harnesses.
-New lick of paint.
And more ;)
I'll compile some progress pics and update with a new batch in the new year.
Cheers,
Steve.