specialB Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I figured it was about time to put some more capital into the lgt with the weather getting warm. I mean heck i just rolled 10k on a fresh motor i had tuned back in October. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/19/ny3a4ada.jpg So here's my plan: E85 tune scheduled for early April (vf52 and supporting mods already installed) But before then, I'm swapping my usdm bilsteins with Swifts for a set of jdm bilsteins rev. A with jdm pinks. Installing a whiteline anti lift kit for the front and camber bushings for the rear http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/19/zu7ema7e.jpg Bought a set of Rota Formula Mesh 18x8 and I'm going to plasti dip them to match the interior http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/19/epepyqy9.jpg I have on order a set of 235/40 federal R-SR http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/19/usabeze3.jpg Now to get this project going! http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/19/sy7ebuby.jpg Stay tuned for updates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee07 Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Nice, You'll feel more power out of E85 than you will when you put the new turbo in(at least I felt more power/torque just from E85) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialB Posted March 18, 2013 Author Share Posted March 18, 2013 Turbo has been on since before the motor went. She went 310whp/320wtq on pump gas with the vf52. Before TGV deletes, forged internals, bigMAF and EWG she made 349/382 on E85 last summer. Interested to see what she'll make now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedDawg Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Since the wheels aren't mounted to tires yet i'd suggest powdercoating them rather than plastidipping. I'm a big fan of plastidip, ive had my oem wheels plastidipped for over a year and a half now and they held up fine, until i just had new tires put on and the installer peeled them at the edges. So now it's a pita to pull all the wheels, re-dip them, etc. IMO if i was going with aftermarket wheels i'd pay the extra and have them powdercoated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialB Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 Yea like six hundred bucks! Good point and i was thinking about this, was debating just doing them while the tires are on the wheels then deal with peeling later when i change the tires. Anywho, i got the front struts and control arms off. Off to my buddies tomorrow night to press the old bushings out and install the new. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/20/y6a3u5eg.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/20/yzahuny2.jpg Debating changing the inner bushing too while it's out, but does it really make a handling difference? http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/20/2u7ejuqy.jpg Rears are up next, pb blaster for the win!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialB Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 Rears are off! The lower studs on both struts are both seized onto the strut. So they're soaking in pb blaster to see if i can bang them out later. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/21/sezuzy9y.jpg I'm surprised how light the spec b components really are. The upper control arm is litetally like 5 pounds at best. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/21/a5ezezeh.jpg Removal of springs from struts tomorrow then bushing install this weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robitrice Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 i plasti dipped my stock wheels then used VHT paint over the dip. It held up great when i had new tires put on. my .02 and another method that has held up well in the new england weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanchitosonria Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 You can touch up plastidip with some gas and a nitrile glove. Much easier than redoing the whole wheel... If you can afford the powder coat, go for it. Since the wheels aren't mounted to tires yet i'd suggest powdercoating them rather than plastidipping. I'm a big fan of plastidip, ive had my oem wheels plastidipped for over a year and a half now and they held up fine, until i just had new tires put on and the installer peeled them at the edges. So now it's a pita to pull all the wheels, re-dip them, etc. IMO if i was going with aftermarket wheels i'd pay the extra and have them powdercoated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialB Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/23/yqasepa7.jpg Got my dip! I'm gunna heed warning though and wait till next weekend when i get my tires mounted. I'd prefer not to put an enamel coating over the dip as it would eliminate its removability. It is a good idea if you want it forever permenant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suds2250 Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 I'd put the other whiteline front control bushings in while its out (the w0506 kit) 335HP/360Tq VF-22/1820 clone with Meth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialB Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 Yea are they that noticeable? I did just order a cusco Lower front arm bar from infamous and they do have those bushings in stock... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialB Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 look what i just found, ORDERED! It comes with fog lights and the reinforcement too! I think that may even be the spec B color too. I'm stoked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialB Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 I'd put the other whiteline front control bushings in while its out (the w0506 kit) Screw it, another fifty bucks but save me the aggravation of doing it again later. Ordered... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobycoupe Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 is that your home shop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialB Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 is that your home shop? More of a home car storage garage than a shop. If it were my say id have at least one frame lift for projects. Butt my pops doesn't wrench he just drives nice cars lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialB Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 Rear camber bushings installed. Front inner bushing being delivered today. Cusco front lower bar installed. Half assed lazy man caliper paint job begun :beer: Tires should be arriving today, i really hope so. Jdm bilsteins scheduled to arrive Tuesday. Jdm front end scheduled to arrive Friday next week the earliest. Hoping to be on the road by next weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialB Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 Tires are just arriving in the container, they told me I'll have them sometime this week coming. i gotta figure out a different way to press the front inner bushings out of my control arm because my buddies jegs press just didn't want to cooperate with the angles of getting to that bushing. PITA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialB Posted March 31, 2013 Author Share Posted March 31, 2013 Did it with a three jaw puller. Broke two of them but got the job done. Lets see how harbor freight honors their lifetime warranty lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialB Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 What a sweet April first. DHL delivered my front end and UPS delivered my struts! Got all four installed but car is still in the air so i can bleed the brakes later thus week. I test mounted my bumper after installing the new reinforcement with these slick headlights i had laying around, really like how this is coming together Really just waiting on tires and tying up some loose. Should definitely have her ready for the weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialB Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share Posted April 6, 2013 Everything is done minus the wheels/tires. Oh and I have to make a bracket for the front plate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subiebeast22 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Congrats! Looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialB Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 Can't get the best feel with these mushy winter tires but suspension definitely feels much better than before. The jdm bilstein/pinks feel much more taught and less bouncy then my old setup. Turn in is better and understeer is slightly diminished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialB Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 Hoping to get my tires tomorrow, been waiting forever so lame! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialB Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 Oo baby $700 installed, ouch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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