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Old 09-26-2014, 05:44 PM   #9703
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@aristo, Check out this thread, it will help you out a ton! http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73146
I did not have a lift so that slowed the process down. Also, the gaskets come with the Tomei headers. Good luck!
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Old 09-26-2014, 05:57 PM   #9704
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The install is cake, the only difficulty involved is loosening bolts -- mine came free without issue except for one of the o2 sensors.

Total install took me maybe 30-45 minutes using 2 jack stands. It would have been quicker if I didn't have to soak o2 sensor/bolt in wd40.
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Old 09-26-2014, 06:06 PM   #9705
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I replaced the front and rear flashers, front and rear side markers, LP lights, reverse lights, dome light, and vanity lights with LED's from GTR Lighting. The flashers look much cleaner because the LED's are chrome looking until they flash amber. Makes the head light assemblies look crystal clear.

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Old 09-27-2014, 02:11 PM   #9706
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Washed and waxed her today! So shiny...
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Old 09-27-2014, 02:14 PM   #9707
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1601km

one pensioner less on the way (1601km @odo)
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Old 09-27-2014, 06:40 PM   #9708
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Gave mines the works:

Interior: Vacuumed, steam cleaned, armour all'ed.
Exterior: washed engine bay with a engine degreaser. Wash then waxed for the winter.

First comprehensive clean since I got it last year.
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Old 09-28-2014, 12:09 AM   #9709
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just hit 1725 mi on mine
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Old 09-28-2014, 12:50 AM   #9710
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Started to dislike the license plate being off to the side (see here), so with my amazing fab skills I cut and bent a couple pieces of aluminum (because lightweight because racecar!!1) and put it in the middle:





Couple more pics: http://imgur.com/a/SWR9k

I did add bolts to the top holes to gussy it up since taking the pics.

Had to drill some scary big holes to fit the 1/4-20 rubber nut inserts I sourced from Home Depot, but it sure worked nicely.

Just need to decide if I want to sell my Grimmspeed plate relocation kit now...
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Old 09-28-2014, 12:57 AM   #9711
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Installed the rear fender flares in today.





baggggggged and that cammmmm burrr doh.




Well not 100% installed but about half way there.





Yes it is Carbon fiber.



yes it is in carbon fiber.






A DIY video how to become a rocket bunny will be posted whenever I finish playing with the video and that install.



Also took some shots of a broooo's BRZ pic of those will be up later as well
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Old 09-28-2014, 01:02 AM   #9712
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Gave it a bath and got the oil change today. It was much needed as I haven't had much time because of work
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Old 09-28-2014, 03:30 AM   #9713
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Finally disconnected my stock axleback from my midpipe. Can't believe how rusted the bolts were for such a young car.

Ratchet started to strip the nuts.

Air ratchet would not budge, with torch used for heat.

So I spent the best $25 ever. Screw the bolts



Anyone have similar experience? I bought a catback, so I was glad the spring bolts weren't seized.
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Old 09-28-2014, 07:31 PM   #9714
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Gave her her first wash and much needed wax. It is so much nicer feeling a glassy feel when i touch the paint.
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Old 09-28-2014, 07:46 PM   #9715
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Started coating the car with Optimum Gloss Coat.

Wish they still sold opticoat 2.0, but we'll see how this holds up. 2 years would be nice

Application is much easier than I thought. I only did the trunk and bumper for now. The rest of the car needs hours of buffing, so I'll do the rest in a few weeks.

I'll review when I finish. Just hoping to protect the car for the winter
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Old 09-29-2014, 03:47 PM   #9716
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Gave her a nice bath, re-applied the sti style skirts.

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