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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 |
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