Pics of my "new" FD
09-14-05, 03:20 PM
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Pics of my "new" FD
I've been dreaming about owning my own FD for years now. A couple of weeks ago I finally found one that I liked and fit my budget. Flew out to Memphis and drove it home. I was "inspired" by some of the pic posts of the other FD's here. So I went out and bought Meguir's 3 step system. I washed her, then spent a couple of hours cleaning the paint with Step 1. After I finished with Step 1, went looking for the Step 2 bottle. I couldn't see it anywhere. Then I looked in my hand, I had actually started with Step 2, so actually I spent all my time polishing the paint.... Oh well, I'll use something to strip off the wax next month and do it right. Sorry, about the "cloudy" images, it was kinda overcast today.
Oh, yeah, mods:
Street ported engine,
Downpipe,
Tokico Illimina shocks(I assume these aren't stock),
Veilside sideskirts(don't think I like them, I'll probably put them up for sale),
There's quite a few spots in the paint where it was chipped, painted, and it looks like a spot of clearcoat was "dolloped" onto the spot, she'll need a new paint job soon.
Oh, yeah, mods:
Street ported engine,
Downpipe,
Tokico Illimina shocks(I assume these aren't stock),
Veilside sideskirts(don't think I like them, I'll probably put them up for sale),
There's quite a few spots in the paint where it was chipped, painted, and it looks like a spot of clearcoat was "dolloped" onto the spot, she'll need a new paint job soon.
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09-14-05, 04:14 PM
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Thanks guys. Actually, I just ordered a boost gauge from Pettit, and the next thing I'll do is replace the AST. An aftermarket downpipe is already installed, off the top of my head, I can't think of any more reliability mods, except maybe the oil and temp gauges.
09-14-05, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by yuichiror
Thanks guys. Actually, I just ordered a boost gauge from Pettit, and the next thing I'll do is replace the AST. An aftermarket downpipe is already installed, off the top of my head, I can't think of any more reliability mods, except maybe the oil and temp gauges.
09-14-05, 07:03 PM
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nice car and congratulations. 
You better change that AST like NOW! that thing is about to crack 
. Look at how green it is, it used to be black once lol.
Originally Posted by yuichiror
Tthe next thing I'll do is replace the AST.
. Look at how green it is, it used to be black once lol.
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09-14-05, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by montego
nice car and congratulations.
You better change that AST like NOW! that thing is about to crack. Look at how green it is, it used to be black once lol.
You better change that AST like NOW! that thing is about to crack
. Look at how green it is, it used to be black once lol.
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Yeah, you better change that AST fast. It'll save you alot of trouble in the future and it isn't that expensive. Anyways, nice lookin car man, and good luck with it.
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Originally Posted by yuichiror
Seriously??? The original color is black???
09-14-05, 09:19 PM
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I remember somebody sold an aluminum AST that looked like the stock one, anyone know who that is? I'd prefer a stock look, but will settle for just plan reliablity. Thanks!
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LOL, I love the way everyone says "Good luck with the car". I guess if you're not careful, keeping the car running is like trying to win the lottery. I have yet to got WOT with the car, after I get the boost gauge installed, I'll test the boost pattern. I have a small oil leak I need to check out, but I've been keeping a careful check on the oil level via dipstick. And as soon as I can get sent to our corp HQ in Vienna, Va, I'm going to drop the car off at one of the rotary shops up there to get her checked out.
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