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Forum: Member's Car Journals 12-30-2020, 03:26 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 30,838
Posted By lextrueno
https://i.imgur.com/JoJ6V50.jpg A guy on...

https://i.imgur.com/JoJ6V50.jpg

A guy on instagram makes them, Pete39sp
https://instagram.com/pete39sp?igshid=1dwgonwfd0qjn
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-16-2020, 01:43 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 30,838
Posted By lextrueno
Hahaha thanks man, I appreciate it. Right now...

Hahaha thanks man, I appreciate it. Right now Joel's current hood lineup doesn't clear my vortech. You end up trimming quite a bit of material back just to fit it and it didn't make sense to try and...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-15-2020, 12:53 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 30,838
Posted By lextrueno
Shout out to the people giving the build a SOLID...

Shout out to the people giving the build a SOLID 1 star rating for the thread lmao.

Recently the car started leaking pretty badly out of the header before the O2 sensor causing the car to go...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 11-10-2019, 05:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,428
Posted By lextrueno
Another point that I don't think many have...

Another point that I don't think many have addressed yet is if you live in an area where weather limits track time, it is a good idea to invest into a entry level sim rig. You can get a lot of seat...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-07-2019, 07:38 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 30,838
Posted By lextrueno
Transformation Post

ITS BEEN A WHILE SINCE I LAST SAWWWWWW YOUUUUUU.

It has been a significant amount of time which means I need to write up another update on how my car is doing/what has happened over the past...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-24-2019, 06:34 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 90,624
Posted By lextrueno
I thought I recognized this build!! Very cool...

I thought I recognized this build!! Very cool stuff, love the TRD Oil Plate.
Forum: Forced Induction 09-19-2019, 01:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,680
Posted By lextrueno
Bought my Vortech used for about 3500 with a new...

Bought my Vortech used for about 3500 with a new belt and smaller 3.12 pulley. I've now ran the blower for about 32k miles and have had no issues. Swapping to E85 and smaller pulley sometime in the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-18-2019, 06:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,525
Posted By lextrueno
Having the vents like the ones on the varis kit,...

Having the vents like the ones on the varis kit, creates a nice bit of flow from the front of the car going up through the hood. This allows for better cooling and ventilation. The problem that...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-17-2019, 09:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,525
Posted By lextrueno
From what I have noticed, the NACA duct isn't...

From what I have noticed, the NACA duct isn't intrusive into the engine bay. You may have issues routing a vent tube but most NACA ducts do not go low enough to cause issues with a strut bar. I...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 09-17-2019, 09:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,780
Posted By lextrueno
I remember my early days of going to car shows...

I remember my early days of going to car shows where poor high school students would steal shift knobs out of peoples cars. I always keep my windows up for that reason.

It could happen but I...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-17-2019, 09:18 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 49,161
Posted By lextrueno
Darn, I've disappointed you just like I...

Darn, I've disappointed you just like I disappointed my dad.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-15-2019, 10:18 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 49,161
Posted By lextrueno
E85 is made unfit to drink because of the...

E85 is made unfit to drink because of the gasoline as the additive.

SO why not go with E97 or something equivalent that is still unsafe to drink and higher percentage? Because gasoline stabilizes...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance (Oil, Fluids, Break-In, Servicing) 09-15-2019, 07:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,319
Posted By lextrueno
I have a TRD plate and Prosport Oil temp/pressure...

I have a TRD plate and Prosport Oil temp/pressure set up. The threads are the correct pitch but they are "ballooned" to ensure that the plate doesn't leak at the sensors. I had the same concern. I...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-07-2019, 01:48 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 30,838
Posted By lextrueno
My girlfriend bought it for me from a company off...

My girlfriend bought it for me from a company off instagram
https://www.gofastdontdie.com/
I love Coca-Cola especially from glass bottles so this was the perfect hat.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-05-2019, 01:54 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 30,838
Posted By lextrueno
I had a few days off for my birthday. So I got...

I had a few days off for my birthday. So I got some more of my wrap completed during that time frame. Sadly it still looks like a pack of malboro reds.

With the help of some friends, I was able...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-24-2019, 02:00 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 30,838
Posted By lextrueno
I typically make DUMB decisions using this method...

I typically make DUMB decisions using this method but it often results in a good story. I think that working on my car is my true love in life. So if it means spending money on it to make me happy...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-21-2019, 01:25 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 30,838
Posted By lextrueno
Wrap update, IRP Shifter, Vortech Race BOV

Another installment of "I hate my life, lets try spending money to make me feel better." I was able to be home for a half week FULL of doctors/dentist visits. It was horrible but it also meant...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-06-2019, 01:43 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 30,838
Posted By lextrueno
The new MY17 BRZ Bumper is in and I'm excited to...

The new MY17 BRZ Bumper is in and I'm excited to get it on my car. I decided it was best to go with the BRZ bumper since it can be run without the grill/mustache for added cooling. I actually love...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 07-09-2019, 11:32 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 30,838
Posted By lextrueno
Interior Trim/Racecomp Super Street

Another late night installment for my build. Currently I am sitting at home on vacation from work. Something I needed really really bad after hitting many 80+ hr work weeks. Once you have worked that...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 07-05-2019, 07:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 19,734
Posted By lextrueno
Do you have a write up on how to go about...

Do you have a write up on how to go about swapping 17 headlights to a FR-S?
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-21-2019, 02:07 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 30,838
Posted By lextrueno
Thanks! I think so too. Really unique! I got...

Thanks! I think so too. Really unique!

I got my car inspected since I had serious hail damage from the tornados that went through Dayton Ohio a few weeks ago. They quoted me at 3k worth of damage....
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-17-2019, 01:02 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 30,838
Posted By lextrueno
Tom's V2 tail lights

Hey thanks! Here are some actual pictures of the tail lights since the video isn't that informative. I'm still waiting on my coilovers from ft86speedfactory. Hopefully they show up when I have time...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-16-2019, 01:04 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 30,838
Posted By lextrueno
Heres uhhh my thoughts. Pro: Looks good Con:...

Heres uhhh my thoughts.
Pro: Looks good
Con: I keep trying to sell my friends a program on easy ways to get rich quick.

Tom's Taillight impressions (https://youtu.be/BsExCTahHbU)
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-07-2019, 01:20 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 30,838
Posted By lextrueno
You should come up and grab those extra whiteline...

You should come up and grab those extra whiteline end links!






Hey glad you enjoyed the story. Ive tried to make it a bit of both a dairy and also a car journal. I think it's easy to slap...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-07-2019, 03:08 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 30,838
Posted By lextrueno
Racecomp Engineering + TOM's

Just pulled the trigger on some new suspension parts. After blowing out some Ohlins, I wanted something less track oriented. I would love to run Ohlins all day, every day but they don't have enough...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-04-2019, 12:40 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 30,838
Posted By lextrueno
Unlikely since I paid extra for the honeycomb...

Unlikely since I paid extra for the honeycomb weave. I like the contrast but can appreciate color matching it. It's based off the TRD duck butt so I would imagine it would look similar
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-02-2019, 01:27 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 30,838
Posted By lextrueno
True, but at some point you reach the decision of...

True, but at some point you reach the decision of building it beyond what most people should do or not. I'm not the first out of my friend group to dump 50k-60k in mods. A motec plus built motor plus...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-31-2019, 02:56 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 30,838
Posted By lextrueno
Boy-o-Boy. Its been a while. Its been a long...

Boy-o-Boy. Its been a while. Its been a long while. I'm sad that I haven't kept up with updating this build because I've done so much. But life uhhh finds a way (to keep me way too busy). Its been...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-11-2018, 07:10 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 30,838
Posted By lextrueno
I actually sold it recently! I have...

I actually sold it recently!




I have a video where I joke about the trunk. Might have more angles and views. I haven't taken any glamor shots lately. https://youtu.be/yJe97K4ahjo
Forum: Member's Car Journals 03-21-2018, 01:07 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 30,838
Posted By lextrueno
I enjoy the contrast, but I'm sure if someone...

I enjoy the contrast, but I'm sure if someone wanted him to make one he could. Either way its a cool trunk and very rare/unique.




So whats a race car without more race car parts? Following up...
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