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First things first... Change the license plate bulbs to Philips LED's :)
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3877/...b64d8914_c.jpg switched the Scion badges to Toyota (from Nigel JDM) https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2926/...5f50775b_c.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3897/...520f5800_c.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3878/...ecf351ea_c.jpg https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5570/...e610f454_c.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3922/...91fa6f3d_c.jpg https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2913/...02408c07_c.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3845/...da8bf82f_c.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3857/...13801a67_c.jpg ..... Also got the JDM frameless rearview mirror for some JDM points https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5568/...71864d0d_c.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3851/...494297c5_c.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3906/...2c0b298e_c.jpg https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5568/...4b656da1_c.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3914/...da80dbf5_c.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3897/...de5b6c6b_c.jpg |
I was getting anxious so I convinced myself that I needed to get something just to alleviate the symptoms of the mod bug :)
Got some TOM's USDM tail lights from FT86Speedfactory. I decided on USDM over JDM because I wanted the full red blinkers vs the amber blinkers on the JDM version. https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3921/...e38d54ae_c.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3894/...a0389ef8_c.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3836/...c85056c3_c.jpg https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5559/...96c24681_c.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3842/...ab0ba9f1_c.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3876/...8f37a6ac_c.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3859/...fd7c67b9_c.jpg https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5551/...7f65cc87_c.jpg https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5559/...d32a959a_c.jpg Random shot of my buddies GS450h lol https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5576/...2c8f5aa6_c.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3863/...1f16a560_c.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3913/...bc9045de_c.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3912/...c727de9c_c.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3896/...c16be494_c.jpg |
As winter started creeping closer, I started stocking up on parts...
First the wheels. Volk TE37SL 18x9.5 +40 https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5554/...8a137ff0_c.jpg https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5592/...04377c29_c.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3911/...fde28588_c.jpg https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5588/...4c4976f1_c.jpg And when winter FINALLY hit, I put the car up on jackstands, stored it on one side of the garage ready to be worked on come spring 2015... Also test fitted the TE's for fun https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3946/...6028cef1_c.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3938/...51f5de42_c.jpg https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3937/...10a22313_c.jpg .... I also found one of my favourite shift knobs for sale on the forums here - WC Lathewerks Titanium Sphere. I had this same knob previously on my STI and loved it so much. The fit, the weight - everything was way better than all the other knobs I've tried (J's Racing, ARC, etc). https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7505/...82b71833_c.jpg https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8672/...24486bb1_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7488/...52141bc0_c.jpg |
Just around Christmas - my wife got me ST coilovers - made by KW as most of you know - pretty stoked on these ones, as I've heard a lot of good reviews on them.
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nice build so far... I love the TE37SLs :wub:!!
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Also got these late December - just in time for Christmas actually. Perfect pairing with the ST coilovers. Eventually I want to replace all of the arms and links with Cusco parts and then add on Cusco suspension reinforcements.
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Last weekend, the wife and I tackled a small little DIY project. Decided to wrap the interior pieces in Alcantara :)
Took about a full evening, but we did alright I think! For those interested - I have a full DIY up on my blog http://lifewithjson.com/2015/01/11/d...ith-alcantara/ https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7570/...8b86076f_c.jpg https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8593/...b8794bf9_c.jpg https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8596/...e53a8254_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7477/...69c7a9fe_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7468/...93a93a15_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7473/...77b2c958_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7579/...362b859d_c.jpg https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8619/...fb6e76ce_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7518/...5d0c3cba_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7528/...41ff6200_c.jpg |
And finally - a couple days ago, a friend at Toyota hooked me up with a set of black buttons to match the black alcantara.
Simple but effective! https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7495/...cfa2781d_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7546/...39b0826e_c.jpg https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8578/...01022863_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7562/...d0d02dd0_c.jpg Finally installed the coilovers and control arms today... Here are some pics from today... Also a full post on my blog for those that are interested: http://lifewithjson.com/2015/01/18/s...lover-install/ I left 3 threads on the front, 9 on the back... I won't get to see how it'll look until I get the rest of my parts... But I'll be sure to keep this updated. Still waiting on a few more things before I put it back down on the ground and it won't be started up until March-ish... More parts incoming though! https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7513/...d827c704_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7541/...a4fbc179_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7569/...edb60f4a_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7554/...56ea1e97_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7543/...c0c56c5a_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7492/...7560023f_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7583/...04fb8563_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7549/...6877cacc_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7467/...57d46cd9_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7572/...7cbf764c_c.jpg https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8652/...0105d01e_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7559/...8dd00184_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7516/...03443396_c.jpg https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8572/...814fc9d4_c.jpg Got my hub in today... So that means the Vertex wheel goes on!! Quick write up and DIY on my blog like usual: http://lifewithjson.com/2015/01/20/i...teering-wheel/ Thanks to TF works for the super quick shipping and great service https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7559/...23b13997_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7468/...b94a128e_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7464/...ac0cdd43_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7473/...8e6e1b01_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7557/...ffb947c1_c.jpg https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8651/...f92fe3cf_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7489/...162c2654_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7550/...7e17e776_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7559/...f5f87909_c.jpg Then throw away the stock wheel... LOL https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7576/...9237bcd6_c.jpg New parts came in today :) GT86 headlights https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8617/...3e4fd313_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7455/...0697befb_c.jpg https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8641/...88df2ae4_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7540/...9e6d5ef2_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7341/...d3bf39e1_c.jpg Installed the new headlights today! Like always - if you want to see the full process, check out the blog: http://lifewithjson.com/2015/01/24/i...86-headlights/ https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8629/...e533c53f_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7416/...f793ac38_c.jpg https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8618/...f15f1d24_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7337/...0fc8c62d_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7308/...ee00ef44_c.jpg https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8664/...cba8c9c8_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7401/...b69dd731_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7418/...076a4b05_c.jpg https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8635/...e8d11dee_c.jpg https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8664/...67ebb0b8_c.jpg ____________________________ Oops - also forgot to post the Ti bolts for my steering wheel up. Nothing huge - but it does make a big difference in the look of the wheel! https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7300/...f051def0_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7444/...7ddee8da_c.jpg _________________________ A friend went to Tokyo Auto Salon not too long ago and picked up a few goodies for me! First one up is Project Mu lug nuts... Love these bad boys. https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8584/...dd09d8eb_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7342/...f81b2a27_c.jpg https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8654/...8a05ca64_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7343/...049ecc62_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7434/...2af6111d_c.jpg _______________________________ Another nice pick up from TAS was a Vertex Gold Horn button! Details, details, details. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7294/...6f8000bf_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7305/...89ec4cc8_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7403/...46550e2c_c.jpg https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8602/...624ff798_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7418/...86165405_c.jpg ________________________ Small update. Wrapped the cluster hood and a pillars in alcantara. I think I'll be taking the dash apart to just do it all soon. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7383/...83e1fd79_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7392/...6099a5c4_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7283/...87e5923f_c.jpg https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8632/...9d61824a_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7370/...466f9e16_c.jpg ------------------------------------------------------- Wheels/tires mounted and the car has been put back on the ground finally! https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8650/...0b4e8894_c.jpg https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8740/...d77a603f_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7634/...7153a496_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7600/...61aeb83e_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7637/...b8772671_c.jpg https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8740/...b428e486_c.jpg https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8635/...3fce4b12_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7587/...39c0d229_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7650/...eb555043_c.jpg |
I like what you've done with your build thus far, very nice!
Any exterior shots yet with the TE37's and the coilovers installed? Nick C. |
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Unfortunately not. I've been hoarding all these parts since October... And the car has also been parked since October. Canada has a loooooooong winter season... However, I will be installing all of the suspension pieces this weekend. I'll be picking up tires shortly and I would say it will be able to see the light of day again starting in March-April. :cry: |
Definitely subscribing. I remember your STi build on IWSTI.Com. Followed that car as well. Definitely looking forward to this build.
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I remember that STI. Awesome. RAYS|Vertex|Cusco ..this is going to be an awesome build. I can feel it |
Literally just bought some fabric to do the same. thanks for the DIY!
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Do you have a present list or does your wife gets you surprise gifts? You sure are one lucky man! Tell her she's a keeper!
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Sweet build from a fellow Canuck! Love the red on those wheels as well, they just pop.
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Where did you get your alcantara? I wanna wrap my dash but can't find the fabric anywhere..
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Clean :)
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Looking dope. Hope to see it around town in spring.
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Very nice write up!
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Btw, nice civic and sti. i would never trade in the sti for the lexus if i were you. |
Such an amazing build so far. Love what you've done so far and I can only imagine what else you've got planned.
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And thanks! I don't know why I did that either... At the time, I wanted to get into the VIP scene as I was heavily influenced by a lot of the Japanese builds that you see popping up a lot now. I very quickly realized that it's all about aesthetics and not so much about the driving experience. It's pretty boring... Which is why I got rid of it pretty quick lol |
Finally installed the coilovers and control arms today... Here are some pics from today...
Also a full post on my blog for those that are interested: http://lifewithjson.com/2015/01/18/s...lover-install/ I left 3 threads on the front, 9 on the back... I won't get to see how it'll look until I get the rest of my parts... But I'll be sure to keep this updated. Still waiting on a few more things before I put it back down on the ground and it won't be started up until March-ish... More parts incoming though! https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7513/...d827c704_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7541/...a4fbc179_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7569/...edb60f4a_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7554/...56ea1e97_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7543/...c0c56c5a_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7492/...7560023f_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7583/...04fb8563_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7549/...6877cacc_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7467/...57d46cd9_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7572/...7cbf764c_c.jpg https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8652/...0105d01e_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7559/...8dd00184_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7516/...03443396_c.jpg https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8572/...814fc9d4_c.jpg |
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Nice to see more people in Calgary with builds! been i guess internet stalking you since your civic days. Looking at your care makes me wish i had gone with the red Tom's instead if clear. |
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Got my hub in today... So that means the Vertex wheel goes on!!
Quick write up and DIY on my blog like usual: http://lifewithjson.com/2015/01/20/i...teering-wheel/ Thanks to TF works for the super quick shipping and great service https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7559/...23b13997_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7468/...b94a128e_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7464/...ac0cdd43_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7473/...8e6e1b01_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7557/...ffb947c1_c.jpg https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8651/...f92fe3cf_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7489/...162c2654_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7550/...7e17e776_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7559/...f5f87909_c.jpg Then throw away the stock wheel... LOL https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7576/...9237bcd6_c.jpg |
hehe I got a white ge fit for my daily driver. I think I remember seeing you or your wife post up on fitfreak when you put the works on. It gave me motivation to get wheels, but I ended up getting ssr sp1 for my fit.
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Great Build Jay!
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New parts came in today :) GT86 headlights
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amazing build. love the blog, been reading it these few days!
might attempt doing that interior DIY soon. also, pm'ed you regarding the varis kit, will look dope on your car |
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I just saw the PM! I thought you weren't selling anymore so I had to pass on that dream unfortunately and ordered other parts! Darn!!! :bonk: |
Installed the new headlights today!
Like always - if you want to see the full process, check out the blog: http://lifewithjson.com/2015/01/24/i...86-headlights/ https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8629/...e533c53f_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7416/...f793ac38_c.jpg https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8618/...f15f1d24_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7337/...0fc8c62d_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7308/...ee00ef44_c.jpg https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8664/...cba8c9c8_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7401/...b69dd731_c.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7418/...076a4b05_c.jpg https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8635/...e8d11dee_c.jpg https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8664/...67ebb0b8_c.jpg |
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I have decided to do more simple things with the car and not rush the build so fast. I have put down 50% deposit and am waiting for it to arrive. |
Nice progression - in only a few months, too!
I am very jealous of your garage, btw. Mine is in storage also, and I don't have enough room to work on it :( I should move to Alberta. Low taxes and high paying jobs. Sigh. |
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