MAD-086...lukey86's build

[lukey86]

So I figured that I've done enough to the car so far to qualify for it's own thread. My plan with this build is to start with the exterior mods and then move on to performance upgrades and finally interior.



Modifications to date:



EXTERIOR



-Crystal Eye tails
-Spec-D headlights
-Smoked side markers
-Nite-Shaded Front Indicators
-Nite-shaded Centre Taillight
-Painted Badges (Rear badges deleted)
-CS style rockers and aprons
-Vertex carbon front lip
-HIC side visors
-HIC rear visor




ENGINE/TRANS/EXHAUST



-Berk Dual Muffler Delete



WHEELS/TYRES/SUSPENSION

-Work XSA 04-C 18x9.5 +21
-215/40/18 tyres
-Airlift Airbag suspension

[lukey86]

First day at home


Crystal Eye tails (sorry for crappy iPhone image)




Fitting Winjet headlights, when I got these the wiring was completely wrong, I had to cut the loom and start over. According to the store I bought them from it was a factory defect. Anyone else have that problem?


The Berk dual muffler delete. I initially bought this just because it was cheap and because after seeing some impressive reviews and youtube videos I wanted to hear it for myself. Once the engine work starts and the rest of the system is replaced a track pipe will be way too loud and a sensible replacement will be needed.



Test fitting the XXR's. seeing them like this makes you wonder how the hell they would ever fit!



Best way to remove old coil-overs? Bottle Jack..




First day with the new wheels. I honestly just sat there and looked at it for like 2 hours lol



Painted the calipers red




Painted all the badges black and Nite Shaded the bumper turn signals and centre tail light





Removed the old DRL's and ran a link wire to the winjet DRL's. Problem was part of the bumper was visible behind the bezel. Easy fix..





Pulling the guards. This stopped most of the rubbing. PBM's and LCA's to add a tiny little bit more camber should stop it completely..




Need a place to store your coil-over wrenches and lock-nut key? Heres your answer! A sharp stanley knife is the best tool to cut the foam away. Better than having them rattle around in the glove box or boot

[VakaGT]

Originally Posted by lukey86

As she sits now




More images and updates to come

[-Tom-]

That sits rather nicely! How are you finding the yellow speeds?

[lukey86]

Originally Posted by -Tom-

That sits rather nicely! How are you finding the yellow speeds?

Actually really good. I mean, they're not top shelf or anything at $1100. But so far they've performed really well. Good value IMO

[Pete156]

Looks like you're rubbing in back. No?

[lukey86]

Originally Posted by Pete156

Looks like you're rubbing in back. No?

It rubs a little where the rear bar meets the body, but it's only minor. The guards are pulled about 10mm

[lukey86]

I wasn't gonna go with a lip kit but this Grazio unit only lowers the front by 5mm. Perfect!

[lukey86]

So this happened



The price you pay for aggressive wheel fitment. At some point I've hit a bump at full lock and the wheel has hit the fender slightly warping it. It no longer lines up with the rocker panel

Look like CF fenders are now on the mod list as well. Hopefully a little flexibility will fix the issue

[lukey86]

So I got a little excited with the throttle on the way home today...



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[Ishmael]

That is one fab looking car, The stance and those xxrs just make it look mean. I also really lie the tail lights. Everything goes together very well, Great start to your car.

[TWMPerformance]

Ride looks mad dude, keep up the good content. Any vids of exhaust?

Renato
Team TWM Performance

[lukey86]

Originally Posted by TWMPerformance

Ride looks mad dude, keep up the good content. Any vids of exhaust?

Renato
Team TWM Performance

Thanks! No vids yet, waiting on a go-pro (iPhone does no justice at all lol) but take my word, it sounds amaaazing lol

[richardM]

Originally Posted by lukey86

So I raced a wrx on the highway today... The good news is I won...the bad news is that because I was in front, the cops hiding on the overpass clocked me with their radar first, the wrx got away but I wasn't so lucky...

The got me doing 144 but were nice enough to drop it down to 137 so I could keep my licence and my car. Plus a $450 fine to top it off :/

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Seriously uncool. A friend's entire family was airlifted after being hit head on by a corvette that was doing "In excess of 100 mph." Ford's airbags saved the two kids, his wife and his mother in law. Somehow the dirtbag survived. 3 helicopter airlift. The kids are still waking up with nightmares 3 months later. Adults are still in rehab.

If you can't even see a cop, think of all the other things you can't see.

Take it to the track.