This is a nasty build! awesome job and I wish I had a third of the confidence to build something like this.....
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do u already have something picked out for wheels?
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^ I have a couple Ideas... Some nice TE's like you.. or some J-lines.. Also not counting out a nother set of meisters..
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I just picked up some 19X8.5 iForged Retro's this weekend.
If they were staggered, I'd put them on the FD in a heartbeat. Very "luxury performance" styling. Excellent price from a Club Lexus forum member too. Something to consider in your next rim decision. ;] |
looking at the following sizes. front 9.5/Rear 10.5 or Front 10/ Rear 11 for the most part... But I am open to other options..
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Today I spent packing up my meisters... which are no longer my meisters haha. Sold...in pursuit of something wider.
On to the updates... Worked on my fender again today.. I think it looks a hell of a lot better...but I'm still not happy with it. It really bothers me that I had to cut out the inner lip that was rolled incorectly before.. at this point I really wish I wouldn't have. But I think it's going to look good once I smooth out the transitions. I won't be flaring it anymore, as I've reached my goal as far as the pull goes. What do you guys think? Better Worse? I've also been thinking about trying to locate some Metal pan-speed fenders that someone made a while ago here on the forum for a limited run.. That'd really clear this headache... I'm just not looking forward to doing this to the other side.. http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y...620_195050.jpg http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y...620_195106.jpg |
Looks close. Slap some mud on it, and she's perfect.
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Yea.. I think i'm gonna continue with the hammer for a lil more... I think I might buy a smaller mallet.. with a roundish flat face.
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where are u located at? and ummm.. how long did it take u to pull them that much lol... this is what im trying to attain with my rears. its my friends FD but he's in japan sooooo getting him to do it is a no go haha.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28...i/MA330274.jpg http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28...rearfender.jpg |
Originally Posted by mannykiller
(Post 10675644)
Yea.. I think i'm gonna continue with the hammer for a lil more... I think I might buy a smaller mallet.. with a roundish flat face.
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Originally Posted by FDmuri
(Post 10676016)
where are u located at? and ummm.. how long did it take u to pull them that much lol... this is what im trying to attain with my rears. its my friends FD but he's in japan sooooo getting him to do it is a no go haha.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28...i/MA330274.jpg http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28...rearfender.jpg Honestly.. i've put about 9-10 hours into it so far... But keep in mind that it's my first time doing a pull to this extent. And I'm a slight imperfectionist when it comes to how I want it to look. I live out in the Antelope Valley. About an hour and 25 min from Jaime's place/LAX. I could probly knock out one side in about 3-4 hours now that I know what it takes. But I couldn't guarantee perfect paint after this. I wire wheeled mine off because it was already hacked at the wheel lip when I started. My car had already been re-painted...but they didn't do a very good job... :icon_tdow |
ahhh bad ass, well if you think u could do something similar to my friend i would definitely pay(money, beer, black diamonds, turkish women..tight pantz)! i dont really care about paint cause id be getting the car repainted anyway lol.. sorry to jack your thread tho!. i love what you are doing and can't wait to see it in person with the new setup.
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Originally Posted by FDmuri
(Post 10676295)
ahhh bad ass, well if you think u could do something similar to my friend i would definitely pay(money, beer, black diamonds, turkish women..tight pantz)! i dont really care about paint cause id be getting the car repainted anyway lol.. sorry to jack your thread tho!. i love what you are doing and can't wait to see it in person with the new setup.
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Not much of an update.. but Pulled off my Brake Master Cylinder and wire wheeled rust off it.. yes.. RUST!! I hate rust.. Then wrapped it with some more hear barrier for kicks..
Before http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y...623_170756.jpg http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y...625_132502.jpg After http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y...625_150858.jpg |
Great job!! Very clean and well done, I give you my congratulations.
I hope soon to see everything done Porder. what you miss your suspension system like I do my on my fd. greetings and thanks! |
^ Thank you!!
I got My new Fuel Filter in today.. An Aeromotive High Flow with a trick ass Shut off Valve. Part Number: 12331 AN-10 100 micron. So along with it being an anti theft device as far as shuting my fuel line off.. I can flip the lever and change my fuel filter without getting petrol all over my arm. Now where to re-locate it to.. Needs to be somewhere easy to get to...Was thinking possibly on the body of the inside trunk area.. or maybe even a rear bin? ...We'll see. Check it out! http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y...627_175518.jpg Closed http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y...627_175539.jpg Open http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y...627_175551.jpg |
are you going to be converting into a fuel cell as well?
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Originally Posted by rizzxx7
(Post 10683513)
are you going to be converting into a fuel cell as well?
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is there a reason why you put that heat reflective tape on the brake booster instead of the master cylinder itself?
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Originally Posted by wutangben
(Post 10683874)
is there a reason why you put that heat reflective tape on the brake booster instead of the master cylinder itself?
I need a fuel cut-off switch. I didn't feel like paying for the aeromotive filter just to get the switch. |
Plumbing the filter into the cabin will catch you hell at tech.
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i like that you do work and your build thread is actually a build thread not a "im going to start building my car and its going to sit in the garage for months" like mine ahahah:icon_tup:
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sweet man! keep up the good work!
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you have some really pretty pieces, lots of work went into this thats for sure.
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Originally Posted by muibubbles
(Post 10684873)
i like that you do work and your build thread is actually a build thread not a "im going to start building my car and its going to sit in the garage for months" like mine ahahah:icon_tup:
Originally Posted by Eggie
(Post 10684717)
Plumbing the filter into the cabin will catch you hell at tech.
Originally Posted by FD3S4Life
(Post 10686189)
sweet man! keep up the good work!
Got one of the best additions to my build ever.. Personally my best find in 2010-11. Nitril Gloves:icon_tup: They'll save your hands!!! http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y...628_185623.jpg one small but laggin update.. Finally sent the motor to howard this morning Via R and L carriers http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/y...701_080652.jpg The guys at the terminal were pretty nice and helpful. gonna give them a 10/10 for the first leg on the drop off haha. |
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