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Slammed to... Slightly more functional
With a brief backstory:
I had been loosely following the car's development for a few years before it was released, with the intention of purchasing one as soon as I could. Being that I was 20 or 21 when it came out, without a stable job, it was a dream and couldn't happen. I ended up getting a well paying job, with some much needed stability and since my 2001 Mazda 626 (I had a 5 speed V6, apparently those are pretty rare) was starting to show signs of it's age, and me not having a ton of faith in it, I knew I had to start shopping around. Originally, I was going to purchase a tC, so I test drove a few of them, but could only find autos. I wasn't happy with the auto transmission, so I went to the dealership to drive a new one with a manual. After talking with the salesman, I mentioned how I had driven a tC before, but I really wanted the FRS, despite it's impracticality. He ended up tossing me the keys to an FRS and I drove it. While I really, really liked the manual trans in it, it just wasn't a good fit for my life at that point. So I asked about the AT, he mentioned it was really good, so I threw caution to the wind, put a deposit down that same day and ended up with a 2015 Halo FRS a few days later. Here it is in it's multiple stages The day after I brought it home https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7518/...19f840bd_b.jpg New exhaust (N1 clone) and Buddy Club tails (really regret selling these) https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7582/...47112da6_b.jpg Coils (GodSpeed MonoMax RS) installed https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7356/...2241c264_b.jpg Chillin' at the cottage https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8872/...074e717e_b.jpg Black stuff ready to go in https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8586/...01d2ff09_b.jpg https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8715/...dd1b4fc6_b.jpg First set of wheels (Enkei Compe 16x8 with 225/50 RE11A) This is @drewbot favourite stage of the car, and he never lets me forget that. But to be totally honest, it was really perfect in this configuration, and I wish I never sold these wheels, or the tails. https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7618/...fa30ef17_b.jpg https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8679/...98e608a6_b.jpg Hi ISF https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7653/...859f924a_b.jpg This thing was too fucking loud https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8718/...afe680de_z.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7586/...94aec568_z.jpg Posted up with the new wheels (XXR 527 17x8.25 +25) https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8786/...0d031a0e_b.jpg https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7721/...63b3e04e_b.jpg More poor life choices https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8759/...0c18f55a_b.jpg https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5468/...54c412e5_b.jpg And then suddenly, I said screw it to living the low life and decided I wanted to start going fast (well, as fast as you can go with a header and a stg 2 91 tune) To Be Continued |
So now this brings us to current day. I don't have a whole lot planned for it now very happy with where it's at, and I want to get some autox under my belt before I start changing anything. Though, if I know myself, I'll probably have another 6 exhausts through this next year.
As of right now, my parts list: Engine -HKS air filter -Corsa exhaust Suspension -Tein S-Tech springs -Camber bolts -SilverProject top hats -SPC LCA -SPC Toe Arms Wheels -17x9 720Form GTF1 -245/40 RE71R Exterior -CDC Mustang 3rd brake light https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5771/...3f884b0f_b.jpg https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1669/...9cec5916_b.jpg Winter time is best time for these cars https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1699/...aaa470c9_b.jpg https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1550/...a841883f_b.jpg https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1614/...bf9561e8_b.jpg https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1613/...b279a9d8_b.jpg https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1670/...73c12884_b.jpg |
I currently have the Enkei Compes too and contemplating getting rid of them. I feel like I might regret it too. I'm waiting to see how they look with a drop first.
Can't wait to see what else you have planned. |
And you didn't even mention how many actual exhausts you have
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one more thing - I'm thinking about using Tein S tech's with 225 50 17 |
So the 720Forms fit!
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You can get a similar fit on springs, but it won't be as low. |
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how do u like the kakimoto exhaust? i didnt even know there was one for our cars. looks good
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I agree with @drewbot, those Enkei Compe's looked perfect on your car! Did you need to run a lot of negative camber to get them to fit?
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I'm still on stock ride height and they do poke (more so in the front) but I'm planning on at least -2 camber in front and I'll go from there. |
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