Cars coming along nicely!

Can't wait to see the build grow.

 

Picked her up from the shop today.

First time I drove her at night since purchase (Feb)


Short Shifter, ES Bushings, ITR Shift Boot, ****:


Stock Airbox, New Filter (Nothing special)


New OEM ITR 22mm Swaybar, Beaks Kit, Bushings, D Brackets, Endlinks:




Also Installed but not pictured:
-JDM 98' spec 25mm ITR Front Sway Bar, new Endlinks
-OEM Exedy Clutch
-Resurfaced flywheel
-New 3rd & 4th Gear, Carbon Synchros, Sliders, etc... Shifts like butter.
-Power Steering
-AC (Needs Charge)

*W/the New beefy F&R Sway Bars, Eibach Pro Struts, Pro Kit Springs, Swift 4 Point Shock Tower, Tires...she's handling nice.

Next to come is the Mud Guards (which I have in hand, just haven't installed) Interior carpet, etc...

 

So ummmmm....this happened yesterday:

^rated at 1 mile high, and 50 miles wide...swallowed the whole desert.

And it led to this:


Worst dust storm I've ever seen. Looks like a car wash is in order...

 

Probably shouldn't have....

Wilwood 12.19" BBK

...and some more stuff, to be installed this coming up weekend. Pics to follow.

 

Nice !!! Those rotors are blank or just the picture ?

 

No no my man...picked up blanks on purpose, the drilled/slotted concept is just a fad in my opinion. Plus it attracts attention, not that the calipers won't attract attention...but you know what I mean.

 

nice

 

Compiled over the last few weeks, most to be installed this weekend.



-JDM DB8 Window Carbon Window Switch
-BWR Billet LCA (New model w/lifetime warranty)
-BWR Billet Lower Tie Bar (Compatible w/my 24mm sway bar)
-Spoon Reservoir Covers

Picking up the braking system Saturday.

 

AC "Summer Special" completed.....blows cold, also had alignment completed since it was already at a shop. Aligned to OE specs, nothing special...made a huge difference though. First time I had alignment done since the suspension went on. I've only been about 250 miles since I put the Eibach suspension in so my tires are still looking good of course.

FedEx had this for me today:


Stoptech SS Teflon Coated FR Brake Lines

Lets hope and prey my 16's fit over this BBK tomorrow, wish me luck. Will update pics by the end of the weekend.

 

Functional mods, finally someone else.


Do you plan on tracking the car at all? ...or did I miss that?

 

Good looking build, and good on you for making it your own!

 

What a crappy day, ever run into the situation where NOTHING works for you???

Wheel bearing was replaced, and thank the lord...interior sound was cut nearly in half. I also installed the LCA's.

The Wilwoods didn't work, I need specific brake lines w/proper fittings. OEM style SS lines would not work which was no big deal. I ordered the proper lines from Wilwood today and they'll be here in a couple of business days.

Lower tie bar wouldn't work either, not compatible w/the Beaks SFB. I know I should have just purchased the beaks lower tie bar but the truth is that I'm over it now. There was a time when I wanted to do it for looks or what not...now I'm just tired of breaking down the suspension. No More, its finished and I'm more than happy with the suspension.

Things to do:
-DIY grey to black carpet dye experience
-Brakes
-Sell a set of Stoptech SS Acura/Honda brake lines (see sig)
-Sell two lower tie bars, one spoon style...the other is the BWR Billet lower tie (pictured above)
-Sell my 92 Benz, so I can blow more money on my DB

FML today, FML.

 

keep up the good work loooking good

 

The appropriate brake lines for my brake setup came this week, here's a pic of the setup (minus the rotors which are packed away. I purchased blanks!!!



Came to a realization, figured I might as well do the back brakes too so I purchased the following tonight:

-Centric Premium OE rotors (Centric is the parent company of Power Slot and StopTech)
-Centric Possi-Quiet Extended Life Rear Pads
-Stoptech SS Teflon Coated Rear Lines
-2 ltr Cans of ATE Brake Fluid
-BWR Extended Wheel Studs
-BWR Forged Aluminum Open Lug Nuts (Red)
-Spoon Reservoir Covers (Cuz im mad tyte jay-dee-em yo)

After the brakes are done the suspension and braking will be exactly where I want it to be...which is at its best. Finally making good progress here.

Here is what she looks like, suspension completed...also threw on the OEM Mudflaps as you can see, pardon the dust and dirt...tacky, I know:

 

In for progress.

 

Decided to go Cryo again, took my front Wilwood Rotors and Pads (semi-metallic) to a local place for Cryo treatment since I'm not going to install the braking system for another couple weeks.

$35/rotor and $25 for a box of pads, not bad at all considering pre-treated rotors always charge a huge premium up front. Since its local cryo center I don't have to worry about shipping which is usually the expensive part.

Haven't had cryo-treated rotors since I owned my WRX, if I'm going to do the brakes...might as well do them right. Below is a little info on frozen rotors (for those of you that don't know)



***FROZEN ROTORS

Frozen Rotors from Diversified Cryogenics deliver increased performance and a higher level of safety while significantly reducing braking system costs. Our proprietary, 60-hour cryogenic process permanently and dramatically improves the usage life and stability of brake rotors to create a distinct advantage in tensile strength, abrasive wear resistance and rotor longevity.

The cost-saving solution for better braking performance

Frozen Rotors from Diversified Cryogenics deliver increased performance and a higher level of safety while significantly reducing braking system costs. Our proprietary, 60-hour cryogenic process permanently and dramatically improves the usage life and stability of brake rotors to create a distinct advantage in tensile strength, abrasive wear resistance and rotor longevity.

Increase Performance

Frozen Rotors resist cracking, warping and fading. By using the cryogenic process to inhibit internal oxidation and increase thermal fatigue resistance, Frozen Rotors® can last up to three times as long as untreated rotors.

Increase Safety

Frozen Rotors® provide more predictable, consistent braking–even under extreme circumstances.They are the ideal choice for high-usage and high-performance vehicles that demand reliability and safety.

Reduce Costs

By extending the life of your braking system with the exceptional durability of Frozen Rotors®, you can save thousands of dollars in brake rotor and pad replacement costs.***

Courtesy: Diversified Cryogenics

 

Trip down to Jo-Annes for 3 liquid bottles of RIT Dye need about 5 more. Target didn't have any, neither did Wal-Mart.

What a shame, was hoping to die this carpet this weekend.

 

just read the whole thing, nice build. i love 'stock looking' mods. it keeps it simple and clean. keep it up

 

^Cheers, thanks buddy.

 

Purchased and on the way:

-JDM GSR (some of you know it as JDM SIR-G) Steering wheel...non SRS unit, not the easiest to find in good condition.
-BWR Black short shifter. This will replace my stripped OEM unit. They are very similar to the Skunk2 units coming with bearings, bushings, and washers.
-DC/DB ITR Clock Cover/Delete.

Pics to go up as items are received of course.

Also scored five more bottles of RIT Dye for the interior carpet, I'll probably post my how to this weekend.

 

SiR-G Leather Wheel arrived from Malaysia today:

 

This weekend:
-F & R Brakes
-Steering Wheel
-Short Shifter

Hope to make time to die my interior carpet (lagging on this)

Pics to go up!

 

cant wait dude, lets see it

 

Great work so far man! Love what you're doing so far! Keep it up.............

 

1Lowe & Burke, thanks for the love...


And here they are:

Wilwood 12" 4-Piston Big Break Kit, Rotors and pads cryo-treated

*Note- For those of you who may install these brakes in the future, a spacer was not needed, therefore extended wheel studs were not needed, and nor was the open ended lugs (purchased out of choice):



Two Piece Rotors FTW:


Some small odds and ends, time to really start the interior:

SiR-G Wheel (Needs a good cleaning)


Mad JDM Clock Delete:


Radio Delete:


Also did the BWR Short Shifter/ITR Shift Boot/ITR **** Combo...but not much to picture as far as that's concerned.