JP86's Black & Silver Build

[JP86]

Hey Guys!
Thought I'd start a build thread as I just ordered some cosmetic mods.
Already started a while back with the plastidip, as below, but now with the second car sold I can have some fun!


List 'o' Mods

Performance & Engine
- K&N Air Filter
- Avest Hood Struts (Colour Matched)
- Tomei UEL Header
- Invidia Overpipe
- Perrin 2.5 Resonated Catback
- Openflash Tablet (On Order )

Handling
- Bridgestone RE003 Tyres (Still counts right?)😂

Exterior
- Factory Aero Kit
- TRD Styling (Plastidip)
- Blacked Out Badges (Plastidip)
- Black Handles (Plastidip)
- Black Mirror (you guessed it, Plastidip)
- Black Stockies (Plastidip)

Lighting
- Avest Smoked LED Side Indicators
- Avest Smoked Rear Fogs
- Philips 8000K HIDs (was originally ordered as 6000K win win, to be replaced can't see at night)
- No Brand LED Licence Plate Lights

Interior
- Silver Wrapped Interior

Planned Mods
- WORK Emotion Kiwami Black
- Valenti Jewel Headlights Black
- Valenti REVO Clear/Black
- AR LED Front Indicators w/DRL
- Black Wrapped Roof
- TRD Adjustable Coilovers
- TRD Fender Aero Fins
- Sprintex Supercharger

[JP86]

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[JP86]

Had a small hiccup today.
Easily fixed but spent my mod money on tools ahead of budget, whoops...

[JP86]

Successfully installed and wired up the Avest rear foggies as to spec aka OCD requirements hehe
For anyone that knows about these lights and maybe a few others have this feature too, the fog light itself can flash when the brakes are applied. Unfortunately this doesn't comply with ADR and makes the car 'unroadworthy' but lucky for me I installed a switch so, now it flashes and now it don't!!
Also installed the Avest Side Markers, Avest Hood Struts (colour matched) and 8000K HIDs, originally wanted 6000K but somehow got 8000K lol
Next mod I'm thinking is an ATF Cooler due to my climate and if all goes well should installed in the next few months...

[spicyricecake]

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how much did it cost you to paint the RS1.0/TRD lip? I've been thinking about picking it up myself

[JP86]

Originally Posted by spicyricecake

how much did it cost you to paint the RS1.0/TRD lip? I've been thinking about picking it up myself

Couldn't tell you on that one, mine came with the car as an optional extra from factory, don't think the Aero Package is TRD though. You might be thinking of the kit that comes with the Blackline Edition, basically our version of the RS1.0 but white.

[JP86]

Finally got around to deciding on an exhaust set up. Originally was going to get the HKS Deep Boxer Spec Full exhaust but was way to pricy for my liking.
Instead, went with a mix and match and I'm extremely pleased with the sound.
Here is my setup below 😆

Tomei UEL Headers
Invidia Overpipe
Stock Frontpipe
Perrin 2.5" Resonated Catback

All up took 5 Hours to install in my carport with a few mates.
The sound is unbelievable, this is my first boxer engine and there aren't a lot where I am so it's an absolute privilege to be part of the humble rumbles, its deep but not too loud, no drone (very minimal at least) but opens up WOT, importantly it turns heads and I've only received compliments.
Planning to go with an Invidia Frontpipe in the new year and also awaiting delivery of my OFT to start running E85.
Next improvement will be based around cooling, mainly the Auto as that sucker is in need of some cooling.