It was supposed to be illusion violet but turned out more like an illusion maroon, In the sun it does look more purple but in the garage or dark it looks more like a maroon. Overall I'm content with it, i think it actually matches the car very well.
I didn't use that supplied thread sealant, Just good old Teflon tape on the threads.Pump gas I refuse to use E85 because it's not readily available in UT. I also don't love the idea of it gaining water after sitting for a period of time, Especially because this car is only driven once in a...
Yes I did! Sorry for not updatingWhich fittings on the quick jacks? I think I had to tighten the hose fittings a few times from seeping fluid but other than that I'd say no, not on the actual quick jacks.On the rear of the turbo closest to the block, I used the OEM line and it's seemed to...
Good morning all! She runs I've only driven her twice since I got it all together but man this turbo is awesome!
Still doing a little tuning here and there with my buddy he's the mad scientist I've just been doing as he says and sends lol
I did take an updated engine bay shot since I've...
This is seriously baffling 😯 reputable shop installs bearings wrong, They absolutely owe you a long block, I'm not sure I'd trust any of the build after this. Sorry to hear man!
Had some time yesterday to get some work done! The turbo is all mounted plumed and has the downpipe hooked up. Just waiting for a few fittings for the boost controller to adapt the larger fittings on the new turbo and wastegaste and I'll be able to drop the radiator in.Only picture I took...
Small updates!
Turbo came in!! Went with the Forced Performance FP Green ball bearing L.O.P.E and manifold 🤘Car came apart very smoothly also highly recommend these Quick jacks 🤘Here's a rough mockup with the new FP Green L.O.P.E Ball bearing compared to my Evo 3 16GAlso got these EDM...
Yeah I did message Robert he said they've used stock lines multiple times with no issues. I opted for a barb fitting instead looks like it'll work just fine.
Nope different size and thread. I heard that from a few local DSM guys also. My fp green is ball bearing though and I'd like to keep it happy as long as possible LOL
I know it's an old thread any issues stacking crush washers? I'm having issues with my banjo bolt not clearing the lower plug on my fp green and either I'm going an or justing a barb fitting just not sure the line will make the loop under the compressor housing.
I was bummed when this started happening years ago. I'm going to change my turbo setup here soon and I'll need to change my lower pipe probably have my buddy weld me one up he's rather handy with a tig welder.
TIny update
Went to a buddies shop to hang out this past Sunday and drove the Spyder for what seems the first time in a whileShe drove great and It was reassuring that the old gal still puts a huge grin on my face :DAlso have a delivery coming this week 👀Stay tuned! update soon!
I have considered that 3kgt rear but honestly for my power goals I'm not sure I'll ever need it. I've considered one of Volks tubular rear subframes many times also so If I ever actually pull that trigger might as well get the 3kgt rear end right? :)Teins are great, I don't DD this car at all...
I don't remember if I took any pictures of the xbrace piece being welded back in, I only had to cut out one corner piece to gain access to the rear driver side subframe bolt. The rest was completely left in tact and the corner was tig welded back in using a piece of pipe to connect the section I...
Looking to purchase working EDM mirrors color doesn't matter as long as they are in good shape and can be painted. Prefer to purchase from someone in the USA so I don't have to pay overseas shipping costs. Paypal ready
Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm also very happy I didn't get rid of her back then, I was 90% done and my wife pulled me back and I'm so glad she did. Once again thank you for the kind words, really means a lot. 🙏
Hey man! They are really nice to have and use, A little heavy as each rack weighs about 75 lbs but for the convenience they provide I do recommend them. I got them from costco.com on sale highly recommend them free freight shipping to your driveway and in my case, the truck driver was nice and...
Hey guys! Just a few new pictures Hit a car show locally had a blastAlso washed the wife's car and thought this was a good picture :D 2020 IS350 FSport AWDThat's all for now :D
Seriously can't believe it's been over a year since an updateFirst of all I've been driving the ol gal as much as possible, She just got street tuned a few weeks we also moved to EBC through ecmlink and it is glorious.
She liked 20psi on 91 pump gas. It feels solid I'm seriously falling back...
I believe I paid somewhere near the 80$ range, I haven't even applied mine yet I need to do that soon. Tons of color options but I opted for the OEM purple color as that would look great on my spyder.
Kind of surprising to hear, I continue to use it for lots of stuff, Saved a couple hundred bucks on Quick struts for my DD compared to local prices in UT even with the shipping cost included.