I know this may not measure up to some of the other cars on this site but.....here's
Dec 6, 2009, 01:26 PM
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I know this may not measure up to some of the other cars on this site but.....here's
my test of faith. LOL.
I got my car from a previous member while he was putting it back to stock...there were a few things wrong with it but for the most part it was a good deal. Anyways I'm just posting some pictures showing the progress from when I got it (not running) to now. Far from done...I'd say I'm about 65% of the way there. Then its on to another project.
Flatbedding it from the previous owners house:
The flatbed driver was a champ.....figured out how to get the car in to the garage (My driveway is on an decline and I had no clue how long it was going to take to get it running and didn't want it sitting on the driveway until I did)
He had EVO VIII interior (got scammed out his SSL Leather form an evom member trying to get MR interior)
I got my car from a previous member while he was putting it back to stock...there were a few things wrong with it but for the most part it was a good deal. Anyways I'm just posting some pictures showing the progress from when I got it (not running) to now. Far from done...I'd say I'm about 65% of the way there. Then its on to another project.
Flatbedding it from the previous owners house:
The flatbed driver was a champ.....figured out how to get the car in to the garage (My driveway is on an decline and I had no clue how long it was going to take to get it running and didn't want it sitting on the driveway until I did)
He had EVO VIII interior (got scammed out his SSL Leather form an evom member trying to get MR interior)
Dec 6, 2009, 01:27 PM
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Bought some Rota grids from wheeldude...thinking about getting some DPT's in gold next year:
I sold the EVO VIII seats and got some EVO MR seats from a dude in NJ and the rears from bomjoon (first time I met Joey):
I sold the EVO VIII seats and got some EVO MR seats from a dude in NJ and the rears from bomjoon (first time I met Joey):
Dec 6, 2009, 01:28 PM
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Courtesy of projecttunning my current dyno plot:
Matt was awesome. I went to see him in AL. I left before we could finish but he finished up through email. Great experiece and I would recommend him to anyone. I will be going back to him when I get my upgraded IC, turbo and manifold.
Current way the car sits after installing some Rexpeed bits:
Put Mitsubishi decals on the wheels. Looks department is almost done. I have a Rexpeed Type3 spoiler on order, debating on getting a carbon fiber hood and aside getting some Rota DPT's and possibly switching the interior to all Bride the only thing left is an upgraded IC (either ETS or CBRD), upgraded turbo (CBRD Full/XL, FP Red/ HTA Green/Black....clearly I haven't made my mind up yet), exhaust manifold (Shearer or JMFab) and possibly a ported throttlebody and intake manifold. I have goal in mind powerwise and if I can reach it with just turbo, IC and manifold then I'm good.
Next will be another Civic project. LOL. Enjoy the pics guys. I know most won't care but I've come along way for only owning the car for 6 months.
Matt was awesome. I went to see him in AL. I left before we could finish but he finished up through email. Great experiece and I would recommend him to anyone. I will be going back to him when I get my upgraded IC, turbo and manifold.
Current way the car sits after installing some Rexpeed bits:
Put Mitsubishi decals on the wheels. Looks department is almost done. I have a Rexpeed Type3 spoiler on order, debating on getting a carbon fiber hood and aside getting some Rota DPT's and possibly switching the interior to all Bride the only thing left is an upgraded IC (either ETS or CBRD), upgraded turbo (CBRD Full/XL, FP Red/ HTA Green/Black....clearly I haven't made my mind up yet), exhaust manifold (Shearer or JMFab) and possibly a ported throttlebody and intake manifold. I have goal in mind powerwise and if I can reach it with just turbo, IC and manifold then I'm good.
Next will be another Civic project. LOL. Enjoy the pics guys. I know most won't care but I've come along way for only owning the car for 6 months.
Dec 6, 2009, 01:47 PM
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I've always bought Volks but for some reason I just can't bring myself to shell out 3g's for some wheels when these look just as good. I wanted TE's but they don't make a +20 offset.
