No ****....It's one of the next things I'll be doing to my house. Don't hate....we all can't have polished kitchens like you...good thing I didn't invite you over!!

I see you laughin Andy....keep it up lol

lol, actually next time you should come

Rich you need a ricer wing

 

paint the wing, or sell it to me...

 

just incase you haven't realised yet, the s6 wing is ugly as ****! please eiher get 99 wing or nothing

 

I shouldn't laugh. It can't be worse than my kitchen. I'll definitely get over there. I'll bring Lindsay and I'll even make sure to give her a good waxing before I do.

Here Rich...

http://image.superstreetonline.com/f...fiber_wing.jpg

Now you can not only own one of the cleanest FDs in the nation, now you can also own one that flies too! Seriously though, your car is always fun to look at. You and Gene have the best looking VRs I have ever seen. I better start buying more spirit R gear to catch up to you now.

 

Looks OK.... I've seen better

 

paint the wing mounts, it looks unfinished in black. here is a pic of my fd

 

Too many gauges makes Charlie a sad boy... I love the deep corn Nardi, probably my favorite wheel

I'm just worried that the once original and super-classy VR Fikse-fied that your pic-whored out for years is now becoming just another run of the mill feed skirts & wing RPF1 cookie cutter with too many gauges I liked your car the way it was Rich!

 

I think the RPF1s are supposed to be track tires for him...
Until he gets the RPF1s with the SBC finish. Then who knows!

I do kind of agree about the gauges. I don't think you will like the steering column pod with the 2k2 gauge cluster. I've been told that the pod actually blocks the needle at 0. I definitely like the mickey mouse holder with the right pod removed. Its a great alternative to mounting on the a-pillar.

 

Beautiful!

PS: I am the best caipirinha maker--if you ever need one...

 

I need one. Make it two!
I haven't had one since the last time I was in Sao Paulo many moons ago...


Rich - you ever get those other Racing Brake pads? I just ordered a pair of ET800s for the front. I have a track day at Laguna Seca on Monday. I'm glad to finally be back in Cali. I need a break.

 

Keep it up Andrew and you'll be bringing my lady and I to Il Molina in NYC for that dinner you owe me...... it'll be at least $500 for the three of us

Thanks for your opinion Brad, I dont much like the 99 wing. Speaking of ugly as ****, what's with that front bumper in your avatar

You bring up some valid points Charles, and they will be taken under consideration. I like the fact that the wing is easy to swap back for the R1 piece.

Yeah, the RPFs are track wheels, it is kinda nice having a different look on the car. Not gonna lie.

You should definitely visit Wilmington DE next time we cruise out to Danny Mac's Party Shack

Hey A, yup. Have some ET700s sitting on the shelf waiting until the 500s die.

 

Some new pics.....

Finally got the Nardi wheel installed. I am still getting used to driving with it, certainly feels like a high quality piece and gives the car a more race-oriented feel:



I also installed a pair of brand new OEM exterior door handles from the recent GB. I do still have a few sets left, if interested PM me

 

wow rich that new steering wheel is mad sexy. how much and where did you get it? if you don't mind me asking... (edit: nevermind i just saw the watermark on the images...)

also can you pm me the info on the door handles??? mine are pretty beat up.

 

Some comparo pics..... middle is the cheapy replicas that have already fogged up, bottom is the OEM Stanley units, top is my next addition, URAS JDM goodness combo lights

 

Rotary Boutique huh? The 2002 cluster is going to look dynamite in your car, I am really regretting selling it off my car. Project is coming along very nicely, much faster then mine - guess that is what happens when you have a job.

 

I would really like to see what the new lights look like on the car.
Here is a gimp'd image...


Hey, any day after this weekend buddy. Bring it on. Steak or Korean food.

IMO though...


I havent met anyone that doesn't like Korean food. I've met vegetarians that always cheat when at a Korean places. Say what you want about our cars but our bbq meats and LCDs (not bbq'd) are untouchable.

I am a bit biased though. We can let the lady decide.

Rotary boutique...
hahahaha, that doesn't sound half bad.

 

Cant wait to see your car next year at DGRR Rich

 

OOOOoooohhh, Korean Food!! I want some

Rich, you are going insane now... What happened to you??

By the way, Love the new steering wheel!! Who needs an air bag these days J/k.. I really do like it!!! but I love me some korean food more!

 

its a numberplate lol it makes it look slightly spaccy. also the bumper came with the car, it works for now. your wing is the only thing on your car i dont like.... but... if you so desire it, i'd have to say red mounts, black would look untidy and ruin an otherwise MINT car. other than that, there is another type of wing that came with the series 7 over here in AUS, do you like the look of it?

Brad.

 

quoted for truth. Just about everywhere it seems car guys have the best BBQs.

 

Spent some time wrenching on the car today

*changed fuel filter (it's relocated to the rear subframe so takes about 5 minutes)
*changed oil and filter, running Idemitsu 10w30
*removed UIM to clean up some vacuum hoses and change to new NGK spark plug wires
*added 5mm spacers to the rear RPF1s, making them effectively 18x9.5 +40 out back
*cleaned up the routing of my wastegate lines to move them away from the exhaust manifold. Used metal cable ties that won't melt from the major heat in that area
*installed a pair of oil catch cans--a nice polished Greddy unit inline from the oil filler neck to the compressor inlet, and a smaller one hidden down by the starter, vented with a breather filter from the oil filler neck

I also spent some time chasing down some wacky knock sensor readings. I've searched and this seems to be a not uncommon occurrence--- my knock is low at idle but at cruise and free-revving in neutral it soars up to 100-140.

I've pretty much exhausted all possibilities, ie new knock sensor, better grounding, etc etc. The tune is good, car runs great. AFRs and EGTs are well within spec......maybe I should just unplug the damn thing

Oh, I also got my new custom license plates in the mail, I will post up a pic tomorrow. My first time on the highway with the new plates I walked an Aston Martin DBS from 80 to ~125 mph by a healthy distance

I slowed down to check out the car but he wouldn't pull up next to me even when I was creeping at 60 mph

 

Something probably loose causing those "knock" readings.

thewird

 

I have also been suffering from this on my latest motor... I will be interested to see what you find.

 

What are you doing on the forum.... You should be editing pics j/k you def gotta come down next time Rich makes a trip to DE

Rich throw a 10mm spacer on there and you should be good

 

Are you going to install the longer studs necessary to run 10mm spacers Delegate Dan?

I really need to start keeping a manservant in the passenger seat with a video cam..... this is what I whooped up on last night: