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16-05-2012, 08:33 PM | #1 |
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Luke's BJII
2002 2.0l FS-DE
Engine: Custom Aluminium Intake (In Garage): *K&N 3 Inch Pod Filter *Aluminium Air Box *Fiberglass Wrapped *Samco Silicone Hoses Stock Box (Current) Bosch Iridium Plugs Replaced Timing Belt, Water Pump, Oil Seals( Back Front Camshaft) Thermostat, Valve Seals, Exedy Clutch : November 2012 Filled Engine Mounts With Urethane Shaved Head (0.5mm) (10.5 CR) Polished and Ported Head Suspension/Braking: QFM HPX Pads Front And Rear Nulon Dot 4 Brake Fluid SP20 Sway Bar SP20 Front Strut Brace Camber Bolts: *-3 Degrees Front *-3 Degrees Rear Castor: *+30 Minutes Front Autoexe Springs Front and Rear Chopped Lovells in Garage Cusco LCA Brace Wheels: 14 Inch Stockies With Chrome Trim Crap Dunlops. These are now my spare set for playing silly buggers 17 Inch 5 Spoke Grey Alloys Appearance: Aircon Vent LED's Maroon Trimmed Inserts Smoked Side Indicators Smoked Tail Lights Black Painted Headlights Yellow Tinted Front Indicators Aluminium Front Bar Inserts Matt Black Front Grill Matt Black Front + Rear Badge Debadged "Astina" and "323" badges Painted Calipers Silver Sticker Bombed Bonnet Underside Carbon Vinyl Shifter Surround Sound: JVC Head Unit Alpine S Type 6 Inch Front + Tweeters Alpine S Type 6Inch Rear Last edited by luk3333; 05-12-2012 at 05:45 PM. |
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16-05-2012, 08:33 PM | #2 |
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16-05-2012, 10:01 PM | #3 |
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Nice. I like the air vent led's. how'd you do that?
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16-05-2012, 10:24 PM | #4 |
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The centre ones i drilled and glued an LED into the duct when the radio was out. The left from under the glove box, and the right i had to remove the bit of interior on the right of the driver side dash. Then hooked them up to turn on with the headlights :P In hindsight, it wasn't worth the effort
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16-05-2012, 10:40 PM | #5 |
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Ahaha bonnet looks sickk!!
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16-05-2012, 10:42 PM | #6 |
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Thanks :P Hopefully ill get around to clear coating it before it gets ruined..
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16-05-2012, 10:48 PM | #7 |
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Haha, with that "mightycarmods" sticker, you've already gain 25kw more =)) MAAAAD
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17-05-2012, 07:01 AM | #8 |
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and the callipers, so its got at least 130kw :P
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17-05-2012, 08:15 PM | #9 |
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Nice wheels.
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17-05-2012, 08:30 PM | #10 |
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Love the chrome trims, I reckon some dumping in the weeds and you'd be set!
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18-05-2012, 04:51 PM | #11 |
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lol, hopefully ill be moving up from stockies soon..
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18-05-2012, 04:59 PM | #12 |
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I actually like the steelies.. it just looks a bit funny being in 4wd mode. You know how to do the shoe test I'm assuming
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23-06-2012, 08:22 PM | #13 |
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Little update:
bought a set of 17" rims and tyres(brand new) 2nd hand $250 absolute bargain and i bought swifts lowering autoexe springs to reduce some of the 4wd appearance. I needed to buy new lugs so i bought some red anodised Rays lugs and they were beautiful..but they didn't fit the rim (i need slim shank). So i got my money back and I'm getting the correct sizing not in Rays ... With the wheel alignment I'm going to also chuck on some extra camber and maybe castor to try something different. In other news, I'm working through a custom one off front bar. All the fabricating with MDF is done, and half the bogging. Pretty happy with it so far considering i started out with no idea of what i wanted and i only work on it 2 or 3 times a week. I'll post a photo up soon, including the rims which I'm also reeaallyy happy with Now that i have my goodies though it's time to focus on the problems... clutch slips when driving hard, but is fine when driving normally at the moment luckily, and at least 2 engine mounts are F***ed, and possibly the rear which i haven't checked yet. Woo.. Also hoping to get a new oxy sensor and some MAF cleaner just as general maintenance to see if i can get a bit better economy. |
23-06-2012, 09:38 PM | #14 |
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how did you mount the overflow bottle near the battery (pics)?
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25-06-2012, 05:14 PM | #15 |
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theresa bolt left from when i removed the air box. I just modified the metal bracket and bolted it down onto that. I can get some pictures tomorrow if you like
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25-06-2012, 05:32 PM | #16 |
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yes please.
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01-07-2012, 03:56 PM | #17 |
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Here are the photos of wheels + springs, this is without the 2 degrees camber as when i put the struts back in i set the bolts as close to zero as possible. I've since got it aligned with 2 degrees all round.
Honestly, for anyone who is modifying on a budget, i would definitely recommend getting a set of second hand lowering springs. The springs coupled with the new rims feel brilliant. No more boaty-ness and turns in brilliantly. I also did the castor mod that is stickied in the suspension section. It is slightly tougher to turn but over all the car is ridiculously better when it comes to handling. shaley: here are some photos of how i mounted it |
01-07-2012, 04:29 PM | #18 |
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you were at the lowndown meet heyy??...
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01-07-2012, 05:48 PM | #19 |
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yup i saw your car there, its very easy to spot
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01-07-2012, 06:02 PM | #20 |
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pretty sure i left a card on your car ahah that sp20 that was parked near you was pretty nice very clean....
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