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Finally finished my sound deadening (only for the trunk) and put my trunk back together today! Took a looong time the first time I started putting this stuff down, but the second layer literally took me less than half the time of the first one. I guess first time always takes the longest
Put 50 sq ft of fatmat in the trunk of my car, tried my best to cover the wheel wells and stuff from the inside. Covered my entire trunk, twice (2 layers of fatmat). Really helped dampen the drone of my exhaust http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...66699327_n.jpg Put on a bunch of insulation for more dampening since it felt like it worked pretty well on my hybrid http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...40074306_n.jpg The foam thing for the floor wouldn't fit anymore because of my insulation, so had to trim it a bit but it fit fine afterwards http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...89118833_n.jpg Put the side trims and foam in http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...56173850_n.jpg Since I decided to keep my spare tire out, there was no floor so the original trunk carpet sunk down and revealed all my insulation :/ Didn't look so great http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...06429858_n.jpg So I bought some trunk carpet from Canadian Tire, cut it to fit my trunk and covered the floor of my trunk with it :) Put the original carpet back overtop. Finally my trunk looks like a trunk again instead of a baking pan! http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...99020077_n.jpg |
where does your sub go if your spare is gone? doesnt it screw into the middle?
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I have a US imported base model w/ sports package, so it didn't come with the bose speakers or sub :( Thinking about getting a small sub to stick in the part of the trunk where the foam is, since I want the extra space in the main compartment of the trunk lol
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man you're fast! only took you like a week to repair and get your lip back on..
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Haha yeah, really couldn't stand the look of my car with the sides, rear, wheels, and no front lip :( And luckily this was the week that I had a break from my classes, so I fixed everything as soon as I could
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Shots turned out horrible, and car was dirty lool. Keeps raining these days :/ |
Got my EVO R diffuser the other day, propped it up against the car just to see how it would look :) Now just need to find time to install this along with the rear fog..
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car is looking good! glad you got the lip back on
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Thanks! :)
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Previous owner wrapped the interior trims in 3m di noc carbon fiber, and I didn't like them much so I rewrapped them in 3m 1080 gloss black metallic :) It's like gloss black, but less prone to scratches and has flakes in it
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So since this is my daily driver, my goal is to make this more fun to drive and also more comfortable to drive to some extent. This means that I do not want an all out performance car (stripped interior for maximum weight saving kinda thing), but I also do not want to make it toooo slow by adding a 1000lbs sound system. However, I do like music obviously... and since my base model w/ sports package doesn't come with a sub, I added in one myself :) Goal here was to have a good amount of bass, but not take too much space or add too much weight. So got a small little 10" JL sub, a Phoenix gold 500w amp and it is already way more than enough for me. Can't even max out the sub without feeling uncomfortable
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.n...66397484_n.jpg Save money where I can, and learn while doing it :) So wiring up everything with the help of my friend https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.n...61736826_n.jpg Hooked up the power wire so the battery trim kind of blocks the power wire and fuse. Ran it through the trims and underneath the carpet https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.n...67466447_n.jpg Sub mounted on the shelf behind my seat, since I can't reach there anyways from my seat so it doesn't affect me :) Right against the seat means I feel the sub a lot more too lol. Amp is mounted behind my seat so it's not in the way, and I can still adjust gains and whatnot fairly easily. Not taking up much space, and not too in your face. Actually turned it around so the sub is facing the back after a few days, having the sub pound on my back wasn't too comfy lol https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n...80472608_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n...72844975_n.jpg Got my ipad mini mounted the other day since my deck doesn't have navi. I stream music and videos through bluetooth. The ipad is easily removable and the lid can also be put back on easily via magnets. Will post more pictures later :) https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.n...98965522_n.jpg I.C.E is almost done, just need to sound deaden the doors and put in some better speakers :) Annnddd looks like my front lip was not meant to be. This time the lip itself actually gave away, the bolts still held it in place, but the rest of the lip cracked at the mounting point and just flew off right when I shifted. This time it cracked and gave away and I ran over it, and it also tore off my sideskirt... Remains of the front lip and sideskirt https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...78869913_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.n...33955793_n.jpg And somehow my fender liner also popped out and my tire ate it up... luckily my friends were able to temp. hold it on enough so I could drive home still with the left over 3m tape on my bumper. Thank god for them, never would have thought about that myself https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...32006015_n.jpg Pretty choked, but I guess it's bound to happen eventually... Missed the big local spring meet, but it's not too big of a problem. Harsh on my wallet, but put in the order for a full one piece front bumper this time. Also bought the sides and rear to match... Big plans for the summer :) |
which kit did you end up going with??
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People in vancouver with the amuse kit aren't going to like it, lool :X
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Finally installed my TWM short shifter today, took a loot longer than expected but definitely worth it :) Love the feel, even though it's a bit rough for dd
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OEM goodies :)
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n...48913300_n.jpg Looks like it has a different harness than the ones produced in the earlier years..? Still easy plug and play though https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.n...58645618_n.jpg Before and after https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.n...10027433_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.n...20876997_n.jpg Brought a big box back today from the states :) Barely fit in the van! https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.n...36830325_n.jpg Test fitting it before bringing it over to paint on Monday, from Shine Auto. Fits pretty well actually. No bolts holding the edges up to the fender in the test fitting picture because I was lazy https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n...46980879_n.jpg |
Test fit the rest and they do fit fairly good :) Bolts straight on
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Been a bit lazy to update.. but it's on :) Spent over 12 hours drilling holes and mounting it on, along with raising coils a bit and doing things here and there to make the fender liner fit. Still need to get my rear foglight out and slap it on the amuse rear and also do something about the rear rebar... License plate is mounted to the front rebar :) So no holes in the bumper. Been working on my car from after I get off work till I sleep for the past few days, so need a break from it. Foglight can go on later
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Did you sell the evo side blades? I'm keeping my factory side skirts and just wanna add the evo blades.
Let me know buddy!! Other than that your car looks amazing!!!! NOW GET SOME REST!! |
Are you planning to leave the white Styrofoam in the rear or spray it black?? I wanna tell my shop to do this before they install the rear bumper....
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One of my sideblades actually have 3 inches or so snapped off on the highway :/ I am selling the damaged passenger sideblade and mint driver sideblade if you're interested, loool. As for the rear, I took out the styrofoam thing but haven't painted the bar black yet. I need to do that, the silver looks disgusting lol
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Cool thanks for letting me know.. I think I'll have the body shop then remove the foam and paint the grey cross beam black so it look amazing. As far as the side evo blade....to bad its damaged or Id be all over it!! Again you car looks amazing buddy!!! Remember to put your rear fog in this week!!
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I love it man. I'm not a fan of the high spoiler on the amuse kit. You knocked it out of the park tho with keeping the oem spoiler. Nice work :tup:
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Hahah pringle:bowrofl: Well right now I think I'm actually okay with the stock spoiler surprisingly! :) Lets hope I'll be okay with it for a while until I can save up enough money for a good one piece one haha
Went on a fun drive today and got some pictures taken while driving by a muchhh better photographer than I am as you can tell by these pictures! :) https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.n...83693245_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...72177079_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...98363396_n.jpg Already raised my car quite a bit and I can fly through 95% of potholes without a problem (as long as they're not insane of course) so driveability is great so far :) Which is what I need, function over form (but still with form). I did scrape once today though through a 8 hour long drive and it sounded horrible :( So might need to raise it a bit more again... |
Looks so awesome. I love the progress you have made.
Makes me really contemplate parting out my add on lip kit and purchasing a nice Amuse or similar kit. Great work and nice shots! |
^agree. car looks great!
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Thanks guys :)
So I registered my car in a team along with a few friends and some members on here as well for Importfest :D Getting my car ready for it this coming Sunday Finally got my 20% rear tint on https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.n...44594535_n.jpg Changed the brake pads to Hawk HPS and rotors to stoptech slotted ones, all around :) https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...30142895_n.jpg Rear rotor was rusted on, but nothing a nice sledgehammer can't fix.. lol https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.n...63288325_n.jpg On, and hipstergramed! (Instagram) :) lol https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.n..._4596148_n.jpg Got my new tires mounted today, Michelin Pilot Super Sport 305/30/19 rear and 265/35/19 front! https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...50770432_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.n...27893548_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n...04285671_n.jpg Just waiting to pick up my Mine's CF spoiler add on replica from UAM, and need to figure out how to get my OEM rear fog out and onto the new bumper and it'll be pretty much done for the show! |
:tup: glad you chose the Mine's over the pringle lol.. and the new stance is perfect!!!
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Hahaha pringle :P
Finally picked up the spoiler today https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.n...79878173_n.jpg Test fitting https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.n...63831499_n.jpg Picked up some screws and painted them gloss black, and used my bbt cup to hold them while they dry haha https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...16947868_n.jpg Installed! https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.n...45474937_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.n...10870046_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n...52209998_n.jpg My rear looks really sunk in this picture since I took off my 15mm spacers because they were rubbing when I go through really extreme angles and 3 wheel (which is everyday, because I do that on my driveway every time I go in/out). Getting some 10mm spacers, just have to source them so until then it will look kinda stupid :( |
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:D life saver, I'll shoot you a text!
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my kit is arriving and think i have to do the thing myself before throwing the kit on bodyshop for painting, body shop workers are all llazy *** (unless you give them lot of money) Also, 2000$ for painting ? read somewhere it cost you 2000$. Seriously ? :bowrofl::bowrofl: |
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Completely forgot to update this thread, maybe I'll start to do it more often. Lots of things happened in the past 2 years, just a basic gist of things:
Rewrapped my interior trims (windows and shifter bezel) in a 3m brushed black metal https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...56197162_o.jpg Got a new Momo mod. 08 steering wheel along with a works bell short hub https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...48533533_o.jpg Picture of the Momo with my old NRG short hub and my NRG 2.8 gen quick release https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...02971783_o.jpg Installed my goodridge SS brake lines in preparation for track https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...61535844_o.jpg Bled the brakes, transmission, and clutch fluid as well as changed oil and checked the diff fluid https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...98817890_o.jpg First track day! https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...25739226_o.jpg https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...96282267_o.jpg And oil temperatures were bad during track day, had to run it super carefully which watching out for my oil temp to prevent over heating. So bought a Stillen 25 row oil cooler and installed it. Looks great, nice and subtle but I had to relocate my plate for better air flow https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...56900443_o.jpg Power steering pump died, so had to replace the pump.. https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...89016623_o.jpg To do so I had to take off my bumper and the passenger side intake https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...45806733_o.jpg Been taking off my bumper at least twice a month for the past few months.. so decided to get some bumper quick release tabs to make it much easier to do. Picked up a set of blue ones by BWR to match my lugs and exhaust tips, and VI sticker lmao https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...0a&oe=55F7205C https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...82&oe=55F0698B And I made my car into a 3 seater. Just kidding, got rid of my Sparco's for a nice and snug Bride Zeta III https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...c9&oe=55FEED57 And then recently swapped out my Invidia catback for a Motordyne E370. Absolutely love the exhaust https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...68242025_o.jpg So lots have changed! Mostly on the inside and not much on the exterior, but yeah https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...77&oe=55FA76AF Check out and follow my build on Instagram too! :) I'm working at a car shop and also helping a lot of my friends on their car builds right now. Currently building up an Evo IV, S2000, and refinishing an NA Miata to obtain collectors plates here in BC @limitless.one |
I think I saw you at Blenz the other day. Nice car man!
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Thanks! Saw your car too haha, we should do a photoshoot sometime :)
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Great progress!! Keep it up!
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awesome build dude!!! :tup:
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