So I finally got around to start my own build thread... What do you think of the name?

Car was bought brand new February 2012. I used it as my daily driver until last November when the modding began...








So far the mods are:

- Borla Axle Back Exhaust
- K&N Typhoon System Ram Air Intake
- Window Tint - 10% rear 30% front
- Custom tinted 3rd brake light and mirror turn signals
- D2 Racing Coilovers
- Five Axis R5:F 19x9.5's all around
- Hankook Ventus Evo V12 245/40-19
- Custom Front Seat Upholstery (thanks to Jack @ Snyder Upholstery!)
- Rear custom built Amp Rack/cargo compartment (I still have to figure out what I'm going to do with the back seat base...)
- Interior light accent kit custom installed under dash, trunk, and hidden behind amp
- Spec D (K2 Tuning) Rear Black/Smoke lights
- Front plate Removal (just the cheap two plugs and a couple of cable ties for now...)
- A few interior painted parts around the dash and door handles...

I'm sure I'm forgetting something but I'll try to update this as I go. My next two major investments are 1) a body kit and 2) a Dezod turbo system. I'll drive it as is for the summer while attempting to save some $ and then further on the build when I get ready to put it away in the fall.

 

very clean TC man. I like it!

 

 

loving the rims.

Should add a roof spoiler or rear spoiler to give it a edge look!

 

I did black out the front and rear emblems.

I'm also riding on 15mm spacers in the rear and 5mm spacers in the front. The R5:F's are a +45 offset...






Thanks for looking! I'm always open to comments and suggestions!

 

Thanks Vu!

 

I'm not a fan of big trunk spoilers... I'd consider a roof spoiler but I haven't given it too much thought. I'll probably move forward with the exterior once I figure out which body kit I'm gonna go with

 

This is either super uncomfy for passengers or super comfy for the subs

 

I think comfy for passengers. Free massage. :-)

Nice ride!

 

that looks absolutely sexy! hows the K&N? i got a weapon-r SRI instead and have been regretting it since, really wanted and still wish i got the K&N SRI

 

I would have held back on the rear spacers until after you've purchased a rear camber kit since straightening out the rear will push it to or beyond the fender. I can't say for certain until I have rear camber kits installed on mine since we both have same size wheels. At least with the front you only needed a 5mm since the front camber was adjustable. You will not be using the rear spacers after you adjust the rear I'll guarantee you that.

Hardrace is taking their sweet ___ time making the damn kits.

 

I'm thinking it would be better for the subs than the passengers... I've considered doubling up the subs and doing another set with a bigger amp in the lower seat section but haven't decided for sure yet... I've seen a few custom interior pics but I don't think anyone has done a full rear seat delete yet... Besides; who needs a back seat anyways!

 

I originally did the exhaust first... I wasn't overly happy with the exhaust note/power improvement initially but combining the two had great results. I'd still consider swapping to a full exhaust system but not until I follow through with the turbo. Luckily I'm less than an hour from Dezod's shop so I may take a ride up there this summer to have Paul give me some advice. Then the project this fall winter will be that and the afore mentioned body kit.

And thanks! I definitely prefer the sleeper/sleek look over going too ricer...

 

Do you have yours installed yet? I'm definitely interested in your take on the RUCA's once you get them... I know I need them eventually but based on the current set up I'm rubbing every so often.... Going to have to roll the fenders too

 

Looks good, how do the D2s ride?

 

Have to wait till Hardrace releases them first which is supposedly June, but I highly doubt it. Till then nothing

 

They seem to be solid but stiff. I've got the rears maxed out low and the fronts are about 3/4's of the total drop...

 

Just ordered the JDM Window and Roof Visors... I'll post pics when I get them on!

 

How much was it?

 

$110 including shipping... I thought it was pretty fair. Best price I could find