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Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-07-2018, 11:27 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 44,436
Posted By laextreme5
Car.is.still.at.dealer. Apparently there...

Car.is.still.at.dealer.


Apparently there is an issue with the keys now after replacing the pcm. Supposedly a engineer is suppose to be flying out early this week to inspect and diagnose. Hoping...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 07-17-2018, 05:53 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 44,436
Posted By laextreme5
https://www.emeraldintegrations.com/subaru-brz-oem...

https://www.emeraldintegrations.com/subaru-brz-oem-rear-view-backup-camera-system.html


Here is a link to what i purchased.
Forum: Engine Swaps 07-16-2018, 04:55 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 53,044
Posted By laextreme5
I. Need. Updates.

I. Need. Updates.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-24-2018, 10:35 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 44,436
Posted By laextreme5
Continued progress on the front diffuser. Pulled...

Continued progress on the front diffuser. Pulled the alumalite sheet from behind the shed out back to mark and cut from my template I made. I had originally cut it to make a large splitter for my Gr...
Forum: Engine Swaps 06-21-2018, 03:28 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 53,044
Posted By laextreme5
Just picked up a motor today. Starting to slowly...

Just picked up a motor today. Starting to slowly collect necessary parts for this swap.

Cant wait to see this swap kit up and running.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-10-2018, 10:54 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 44,436
Posted By laextreme5
A lot has developed over the last week. Received...

A lot has developed over the last week. Received word we were able to locate a short block (was on back order) and reassembly was started late this week.

Ive also picked up a few additional parts....
Forum: Engine Swaps 06-08-2018, 10:26 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 53,044
Posted By laextreme5
It will be a standalone Motec controlling the...

It will be a standalone Motec controlling the engine, and from what i understand there will be a second cheaper ecu alternative
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-05-2018, 04:47 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 44,436
Posted By laextreme5
I cant wait to throw it on. Ive got a diffuser on...

I cant wait to throw it on. Ive got a diffuser on the way as well that it along with the exhaust will make the rear very aggressive.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-30-2018, 05:01 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 44,436
Posted By laextreme5
Update on the situation. Issue was found to...

Update on the situation.

Issue was found to be in the shortblock. Plan was to wait for a new shortblock to arrive and drop that in. Get a call from my friend who is the tech working on the car...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-07-2018, 03:44 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 44,436
Posted By laextreme5
Thanks man! And i have not. Just pushed them back...

Thanks man! And i have not. Just pushed them back some. Ill be doing them once i get expensive aero tho. Putting more money towards my drag car project and trying to leave the daily alone. Trying....
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-04-2018, 04:32 PM
Replies: 1,311
Views: 315,023
Posted By laextreme5
Excited to see the rear wheel/tire setup. Same...

Excited to see the rear wheel/tire setup. Same size i plan to eventually run. Keep up the good work. Coming from the repair industry im impressed with your level of detail and workmanship. Keep it up.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-02-2018, 09:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,420
Posted By laextreme5
The chain stores around here are a joke. I...

The chain stores around here are a joke. I frequently get customers staying they may as well have gotten crucified for mentioning they have modified suspension at chains like Firestone/goodyear etc....
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-02-2018, 03:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,420
Posted By laextreme5
I do alignments after hours at my business for...

I do alignments after hours at my business for modified/lowered cars for $100 each. Unless its some high end car needing special equipment (some bmws, porshce, mercedes etc) there is zero reason the...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-30-2018, 05:15 PM
Replies: 800
Views: 200,537
Posted By laextreme5
Those brackets are rad. What did you end up doing...

Those brackets are rad. What did you end up doing with the exhaust manifolds? What was the purpose again of running the rad tilted farther forward?
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-17-2018, 10:20 AM
Replies: 403
Views: 110,057
Posted By laextreme5
Rear subframe is looking great. excited to see it...

Rear subframe is looking great. excited to see it all come together.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-13-2018, 05:19 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 44,436
Posted By laextreme5
Alright so coilpack wasnt the issue. Spoke to a...

Alright so coilpack wasnt the issue. Spoke to a few locals and figured it to be the DI injectors. Earlier this week i disassembled it, pulled everything out. Cylinder 3 is what the code came back...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-03-2018, 09:54 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 44,436
Posted By laextreme5
Well car is temporarily down. Thursday coming...

Well car is temporarily down. Thursday coming home when getting off the interstate car developed a severe misfire. Last 3 miles home had blinking CEL and then solid CEL. Ive determined it to be what...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-28-2018, 02:10 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 44,436
Posted By laextreme5
Brakes, brakes, and more brakes. Front...

Brakes, brakes, and more brakes.

Front rotors arrived the other day. Fantastic quality, made by Compbrake. The original 1 piece rotors to fit this kit are no longer available, therefore a few...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-21-2018, 11:31 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 44,436
Posted By laextreme5
Picked up some parts over the last few days. ...

Picked up some parts over the last few days.

Started collecting the rest of the parts for the braking system. Rear DBA 4000 rotors, stop tech stainless lines, Motul brake fluid, and Hawk pads are...
Forum: Engine Swaps 03-13-2018, 01:46 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 53,044
Posted By laextreme5
https://honda-tech.com/forums/k-series-153/k24-k20...

https://honda-tech.com/forums/k-series-153/k24-k20-build-dyno-numbers-2612469/#post39337978

good simple breakdown
Forum: Engine Swaps 03-13-2018, 11:25 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 53,044
Posted By laextreme5
massive NA potential. 300whp is a cake walk for...

massive NA potential. 300whp is a cake walk for them. That plus less weight off front end will be amazing. at 2400 lbs thats a 8:1 weight to power ratio. Rough equivalent to a 400whp sti or wrx for...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-02-2018, 02:40 PM
Replies: 800
Views: 200,537
Posted By laextreme5
Great, thanks for the info! looking like i need...

Great, thanks for the info! looking like i need to run a larger rotor with my setup.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-02-2018, 09:50 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 44,436
Posted By laextreme5
Hahaha that made my morning. Thanks for the...

Hahaha that made my morning. Thanks for the compliments guys. Just a dude havin fun with his hobbies.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-01-2018, 10:24 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 44,436
Posted By laextreme5
The other night I painted the Prodrive logo on...

The other night I painted the Prodrive logo on the calipers. Wasn't happy with how they came out. Ended up sanding them down and respraying them.

Let them dry for a few days and took on the task...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-01-2018, 04:52 PM
Replies: 800
Views: 200,537
Posted By laextreme5
How are you calculating brake bias? What is % you...

How are you calculating brake bias? What is % you are shooting for front to rear? Great read thus far.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-25-2018, 10:17 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 44,436
Posted By laextreme5
Got back to work on my rear calipers this...

Got back to work on my rear calipers this weekend. Wasn't happy with the paint finish form the first time so I sanded them down and resprayed them. Also went ahead and cleaned the hardware and such....
Forum: Engine Swaps 02-22-2018, 08:49 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 77,914
Posted By laextreme5
This build is fantastic. Love how clean and...

This build is fantastic. Love how clean and organized the bay is. Job well done. Excited to see it run.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-19-2018, 10:09 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 44,436
Posted By laextreme5
This past weekend was our local IFO show. Used it...

This past weekend was our local IFO show. Used it as an excuse to finally put my new Volk decals on the wheels. Also took some driveway shots in the nice afternoon sun.



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Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-15-2018, 08:11 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 44,436
Posted By laextreme5
Had a bit of a sketchy drive home the other day....

Had a bit of a sketchy drive home the other day. Screws for my steering wheel to hit started to come loose. Put some loctite and tightened them up and good to go. Also tore down my caliper to ship to...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 02-05-2018, 08:57 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 44,436
Posted By laextreme5
Installed some whittling rear lcas to correct the...

Installed some whittling rear lcas to correct the rear camber. Was running little too much at -2.9. Also got my center caps in and installed them. The stickers and rays valve stems arrived as well,...
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