xDJ DUBx's Asphalt Rocket Bunny Monogram Series FRS Build

[xDJ DUBx]

^That was a mouth full.. *twss*

Hello everyone! My name is Greg and this my first new car that I'm super excited to destroy haha. I have a couple of sweet Mazda builds under my belt so I'm hoping I can execute this build just as good if not better. I bought this car on 2/15/14. It was bought brand new from Longo Toyota/Scion in El Monte, CA for a grand total of $30,812.56 and she had 8 whole miles on her. Meet Amelia!
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04/18/15


-Mod List-
Exterior:
Beat-Sonic Version 2 Shark Fin Antenna, Beat-Sonic Roof Spoiler, Enkei RS05RR Matte Dark Gunmetal R Face 18x10" +22 Front Wheels 18x10.5" +15 Rear Wheels, Mackin Industries 5x100 to 5x114.3 25mm Black Wheel Adapters, Mackin Industries 25mm Black Rear Wheel Spacers, Godspeed Type-4 50mm Purple Close End Lug Nuts, Rocket Bunny Version 1 Wide-Body Aero Kit w/ GT Wing, Rivet Nuts, Clear Lens Red 24 LED Round Reflector Diffuser Brake Lights, Front Crash Bar Removed, Grill Delete, APR Carbon Fiber Brakes Ducts, ARK Performance Rear License Plate Frame, Diode Dynamics Stage 2 Switchback White/Amber Front Turn Signal LEDs, Diode Dynamics Stage 3 Red Rear Turn Signal LEDs, Diode Dynamics CF18 LM449 LED Flasher, Diode Dynamics White SMD5 License Plate LEDs, Perrin License Plate Kit, Wingless Trunk Lid Swap, GT86 Toyota Emblems, Projek_01 LED Module Kit, 3M Color Stable 20% Tint w/ Visor

Interior:
Toyota Steering Wheel Emblem, Toyota Badged Smartkeys, Valentine One Radar Detector, Nite Ize Steelie iPhone Mount, Flossy The Elton Heavy-Weight Shift Knob, Perrin Reverse Lockout Lever, GT86 Arm Rest, Tucked iPhone Wire, Broadway 400mm Convex Mirror

Stereo:

Security:
Viper SmartStart 5706V, Viper VSM250, Viper SmartStart 3 Year GPS Premium Secure Service Plan

Performance:
Federal 595 RS-R 255/35 Front Tires 265/35 Rear Tires, ELM327 w/ DashCommand, Raceseng CasCam Front Caster + Camber Plates, KW Variant 3 Coilovers, JDL Auto Design UEL Header, JDL Auto Design Over Pipe, ARK Performance Front Test Pipe, ARK Performance DT-S Catback Exhaust, Torque Solutions Exhaust Hangers, Vibrant o2 Spacer, Injen Black Short Ram Intake, Clutch Return Spring Removed, Fumoto F-108 Oil Drain Valve

Engine Appearance:
Sound Pipe Delete, Grimmspeed Hood Struts
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-Plans-
In The Mail:
To Be Installed:
Being Bought Very Soon:
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-Future Mods/Wish List-
Exterior:
Custom Extended Winglets, TRD Fuel Lid, VIS Racing AMS Style Carbon Fiber Hood, Garage Vary Intake Duct, Custom Front Carbon Fiber Canards, Custom Full Carbon Fiber Wing Deck, Cusco Carbon Fiber Fender Garnish, Automotive Custom Lighting Full Black Housing Tail Lights, VIS Racing AMS Style Carbon Fiber Trunk

Interior:
AEM Wideband Failsafe Gauge, AEM TRU-Boost Gauge Type Controller, AEM Digital Oil Temperature Gauge, AEM Digital Oil Pressure Gauge, Prime Motoring Dual Gauge Surround, Block8head Custom Vent Dual Gauge Pod, OEM Fit Carbon Fiber Leather Steering Wheel, Rexpeed Full Replacement Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel Trim, Rexpeed Full Replacement Carbon Fiber Dash Trim, Rexpeed Full Replacement Carbon Fiber Vent Trim, Rexpeed Full Replacement Carbon Fiber Shifter Trim, Rexpeed Carbon Fiber Crown Meter Cover, Rexpeed Full Replacement Carbon Fiber Door Handles, TRD Door Stabilizer

Stereo:
OEM+ Audio The Reference 400CF

Security:
BlackVue DR650GW Full HD Front & Rear Dash Cam w/ Power Magic Pro

Performance:
JDL Auto Design Candy Purple Front Bumper Bar, Full Blown Motorsports Stage 1 Premium GTX3076R Turbo Kit, ECUTEK Cable/License, HKS SSQV IV, Extreme Turbo Systems Custom 3" Front Mount Intercooler, JDL Auto Design 3" Over Pipe Front Pipe Combo, JDL Auto Design Custom V-Band 3" Catback Exhaust w/ Dual HKS Carbon-Ti Mufflers, Full Blown Motorsports Oil Cooler, Mishimoto Performance Aluminum Radiator, Mishimoto Racing Thermostat, Mishimoto Radiator Black Hose Kit, Perrin Black Coolant Overflow Tank, TRD Radiator Cap, Brembo GT 6 Piston Drilled Front Big Brake Kit, Brembo GT 4 Piston Drilled Rear Big Brake Kit, JDM GT86 OEM Underpanels, JDL Auto Design Candy Purple Rear Bumper Bar, Cusco Candy Purple Front Strut Tower Brake Stop Bar, Cusco Candy Purple Engine Power Brace, Cusco Candy Purple Rear Strut Tower Bar, Cusco Candy Purple Front Lower Arm Brace, Cusco Candy Purple Front Power Brace, Cusco Candy Purple Rear Differential Brace, Beatrush Candy Purple Rear Member Support Bar, Beatrush Candy Purple Rear Performance Bars, Cusco Candy Purple Rear End Power Brace, Raceseng Rear 1" Shock Tops, Voodoo13 Rear Lower Control Arms, Voodoo13 Rear Toe Arms, Voodoo13 Rear Trailing Arms

Engine Appearance:
APR Carbon Fiber Radiator Cooling Plate
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[xDJ DUBx]

My first car and build; 03 Mazda Protégé LX that started out slow, auto, 4 lug, rear drums, tan interior..
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Made some mistakes..
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but recovered from it and ended up boosted, manual, 5 lug, rear disc brake, black interior
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Then decided to parted out and sold the car to build on a better chassis
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A Miata
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Then quickly got to work fitting and slamming it..
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Which was cool for awhile.. until I boosted it. Then I realized how little fun I could have with it being so low with such skinny tires.. so I went beast mode..
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I even picked up a ruckus!
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and started getting cray cray on it too
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but after realizing how much it was going to cost to get my car in proper condition again, and how insanely expensive it was going to be to finish up the swap I had started for the ruckus.. I decided to cut my losses and instead use that money for a down payment on a new car. I've since parted out my Miata to the bone, and will be selling my ruckus very soon.

I decided on the FRS way back in July of 2013 but needed time to save up and do this build RIGHT from the start.. rocket bunny > and lucky for me, the Monogram Series came out just in time! Good thing I had to wait after all lol

[damaster32]

congrats, good mod list. I would hate to pay CA sales tax

[xDJ DUBx]

I actually came up on a good deal and went down to Pann Auto in San Diego to buy my V1 Rocket Bunny Kit w/ GT Wing after work on February 5th, BEFORE I BOUGHT THE CAR haha, and picked up this bad boy.



Then within the 24hrs of getting the car it got crazy hectic between the dealer and the bank, but by pure luck everything went over smoothly and I had the car in my garage February 15th


Then the very next day, my boy at Best Buy got to installing my Viper SmartStart setup.


Unfortunately they do not yet have the software up to date enough for the remote start to work 100% properly, and for the alarm and smart key to work 100% together, but hopefully within the next 6 months or so the software will catch up and I'll be able to go back and get it all buttoned up.

Then the next day, yesterday, my buddies at the local shop fit me in to get the car tinted. It really needed it! 3M Color Stable 20% tint, it looks great!


annnnnd that'll pretty much be the only things the car will go to the shop for because from here on out, the rest of the mods will be done by myself with friends and family(except for paint of course). I've got a nice package from FT86 SpeedFactory coming in along with some things from Amazon that should be here this week and I hope to be ordering my Enkei's before the end of the week to start the very long and grueling 2 month wait for them haha. In the meantime I will be stacking up the other required parts for the car such as suspension, exhaust etc then once the wheels come in, I will be installing the kit along with everything else, fit the wheels, get the ride height set, get aligned etc.. then tear the kit off to get it painted. I'm hoping she'll be rolling and fully RB'd by the end of May

[sdemo]

So that's where aarrowadscom works...

[LXXXV1]

If you don't mind me asking, what kind of deal did you get on the rocket bunny kit? Lol really interested in the kit myself if I can find it at the right price! Looking forward to your build! Might start mine up soon once I get enough mods going.

[leicaboss]

Woah, probs the first Monogram w/ RB kit.

[N_A]

I remember you from Mazdas247 forum. Your protege was awesome and so was the Miata. I had a Protege LX and NA Miata at one point also. Haha. Welcome! Can't wait to see this build. You went all out on your Mazdas.

[Conundrum]

Finally a you made a thread!! Sub'd.

[booyaka]

wow, didnt think i would see other miata guys in here lol

[xDJ DUBx]

Originally Posted by booyaka

wow, didnt think i would see other miata guys in here lol

Hahaha what's up dude! Long time no see lol

[asianbob]

can't wait to see the kit on!

[mfbmike]

Congrats on the car. Anxious to see the RB build.

[xDJ DUBx]

Got my LED Module Kit from @projek_01 today and quickly got to installing






As you can see, it came out freaking great! I love the headlights even more now haha.

Also, my Fumoto valve came in the mail. Will probably install it this weekend.


and a few more random pics.