New toys for the Skyline:
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^^^you sir are a moron (CiViCPrAnInG2k1) long time no see bro...and as far as your car goes (FG) lookin sick bro. I feel stupid for even reading most of page 2. Keep up the good work and **** the haters.
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was in the area so i figured id post a few of the newer images i have of the interior...
DAY
NIGHT
Also painted the spoiler (top section) Black which looks better however
im thinking at a later date getting a CF overlay in there instead, but for
now Black is cool.
Other things coming my way, ill leave that a surprise and post it when i
get these in my posession.
Self edit: (Didnt want a new post just for this....lol)
May 16/08 ~ Installed new brake pads (Beck/Arnley)
DAY
NIGHT
Also painted the spoiler (top section) Black which looks better however
im thinking at a later date getting a CF overlay in there instead, but for
now Black is cool.
Other things coming my way, ill leave that a surprise and post it when i
get these in my posession.
Self edit: (Didnt want a new post just for this....lol)
May 16/08 ~ Installed new brake pads (Beck/Arnley)
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Still waiting for:
~ New carbon hood
~ HICAS lockout bar
~ 5-star black wheels
~ Bride rails
~ Misc buttons and items for interior that were missing
Things still needing to be completed by TSS:
~ Re-paint front grille
~ Install HICAS bar
~ Install wheels on arrival
~ Install carbon hood on arrival
~ Install bride rails on arrival
~ New carbon hood
~ HICAS lockout bar
~ 5-star black wheels
~ Bride rails
~ Misc buttons and items for interior that were missing
Things still needing to be completed by TSS:
~ Re-paint front grille
~ Install HICAS bar
~ Install wheels on arrival
~ Install carbon hood on arrival
~ Install bride rails on arrival
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well....its been awhile since ive stirred **** up so....
now that the majority of the interior is finished up minus a few minor details (thins still on back order), ive started pissing around with the engine and what-not. Started out by removing the power intake and cleaning that up and re-oiling it, cleaned out the MAF, painted the CAI plumbing, started to polish up the intake manfold by sanding it out (started at 80G then moved onto 220G) then ill use compound once all the flaws have been worked out, etc...
BEFORE
here it is so far: (AFTER)
anyhow, thought id stop by and say hey to you guys
now that the majority of the interior is finished up minus a few minor details (thins still on back order), ive started pissing around with the engine and what-not. Started out by removing the power intake and cleaning that up and re-oiling it, cleaned out the MAF, painted the CAI plumbing, started to polish up the intake manfold by sanding it out (started at 80G then moved onto 220G) then ill use compound once all the flaws have been worked out, etc...
BEFORE
here it is so far: (AFTER)
anyhow, thought id stop by and say hey to you guys
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Still waiting for:
~ New carbon hood
~ HICAS lockout bar
~ 5-star black wheels
~ Bride rails
~ Misc buttons and items for interior that were missing
Things still needing to be completed by TSS:
~ Re-paint front grille
~ Install HICAS bar
~ Install wheels on arrival
~ Install carbon hood on arrival
~ Install bride rails on arrival
~ New carbon hood
~ HICAS lockout bar
~ 5-star black wheels
~ Bride rails
~ Misc buttons and items for interior that were missing
Things still needing to be completed by TSS:
~ Re-paint front grille
~ Install HICAS bar
~ Install wheels on arrival
~ Install carbon hood on arrival
~ Install bride rails on arrival
and also why did you wanna replace the rails? it seems like a fairly useless upgrade
but overall one of the cleanest skylines ive seen around, here in canada these cars are a dime a dozen and 9/10 are gappy looking pieces of trash, but that car you got there deff has been taken car of.
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i was just curious why did you wanna buy a NEW carbon hood? you just got that one on it like 2 months ago....
and also why did you wanna replace the rails? it seems like a fairly useless upgrade
and also why did you wanna replace the rails? it seems like a fairly useless upgrade
that and the Bride rails are lower in the car, the ones now...im hitting the sunroof beam with my head. The stock skyline rails were only installed due the fact the ones we had ordered were incorrect, so now im waiting for the right ones.
as for the car, when i was looking for a Skyline i was only interested in 2 things!
A. Body had to be in good shape
B. Dash had to be untouched (in most cases youll see these with big holes and **** from people modifying to fit all kinds of things).
Reason for the above^
I knew i was dropping in a RB25DET so the stock engine could be cooked for all i cared, and i knew i could just piece together the rest of the interior such as i have done already, the rest is a cake walk.
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Looking good man, now take that car and get the engine bay steam cleaned, and hose it down with some Armor-all! Kudos for on for putting in a butt ton of work of nice car. In for more updates.
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thanks man!!
i wasnt thinking when i posted this pic so ill add the "before" pic ontop (above post) just to give you an idea. And ill definetly be detailing under the hood once all the dirty work is done.
peasicles!
i wasnt thinking when i posted this pic so ill add the "before" pic ontop (above post) just to give you an idea. And ill definetly be detailing under the hood once all the dirty work is done.
peasicles!
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.....more!
Vibrant Silicone vacuum lines (complete system redone) Car runs/operates much smoother now. sweet!
Finally picked my wheels out for the Skyline, although they are still in Japan and on their way back here soon hopefully
SSR Professor 17"
Still awaiting my Bride rails that were supposed to be on the way in the fastest matter? lmao!
Vibrant Silicone vacuum lines (complete system redone) Car runs/operates much smoother now. sweet!
Finally picked my wheels out for the Skyline, although they are still in Japan and on their way back here soon hopefully
SSR Professor 17"
Still awaiting my Bride rails that were supposed to be on the way in the fastest matter? lmao!
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forgot too mention....
also have the M-R short shifter kit installed and have a Razo 340g shift **** on its way aswell.
*Popped this off google,but this is the one...
also have the M-R short shifter kit installed and have a Razo 340g shift **** on its way aswell.
*Popped this off google,but this is the one...
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i believe it goes like this...
11,900 for the Skyline
9,200 for the Parts & labour from TSS
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21,000 trade-in value for 06' Civic
Parts so far to-date
turbo timer 250.00
white face gauges and cluster 300.00
suede boots 175.00
short shifter kit 175.00
Razo **** 70.00
+more im sure im missing ,cant think right now!
Parts for Free (as it was part of me being in an event and advertizing for (TSS):
~ Wheels (as in previous post = 1200+ value)
~ Front open mouth grille (200.00+ value)
~ Misc plastic parts, buttons, screws, speaker grilles for rear (these alone are 110.00/ea)
~ brake pads (200.00 value)
11,900 for the Skyline
9,200 for the Parts & labour from TSS
-------
21,000 trade-in value for 06' Civic
Parts so far to-date
turbo timer 250.00
white face gauges and cluster 300.00
suede boots 175.00
short shifter kit 175.00
Razo **** 70.00
+more im sure im missing ,cant think right now!
Parts for Free (as it was part of me being in an event and advertizing for (TSS):
~ Wheels (as in previous post = 1200+ value)
~ Front open mouth grille (200.00+ value)
~ Misc plastic parts, buttons, screws, speaker grilles for rear (these alone are 110.00/ea)
~ brake pads (200.00 value)
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it was part of a deal we made,as i posted above...
but im hoping its here before Aug, but from the previous 4 month wait...yes i do have my hopes down low
Parts for Free (as it was part of me being in an event and advertizing for (TSS):
~ Wheels (as in previous post = 1200+ value)
~ Front open mouth grille (200.00+ value)
~ Wheels (as in previous post = 1200+ value)
~ Front open mouth grille (200.00+ value)
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thanks!
you guys have no idea how nice it is to hear the Positive side of things, i was starting to begin to wonder with all the negativity around here. But hey! past is the past man. Anyhow...on another note, I think i may have my sub box from the 06' Civic sold here. Then this means i can have a custom one made for the Skyline which will be right up against the rear seat in the trunk where ill be mounting it permantly to the steel structure. This time instead of using (x2) 12" woofers, ill be using a single DVC Pioneer Premier in a computer spec vented box which will basically have my brains served to me on a platter. hehe!
next on my dish:
~ Steel headgasket w/ARP studs for new turbocharger.
~ still debating on a top mount manifold for a new turbocharger (turbo being used, unknown at this time?
~ Also debating on using either an FMIC (or) rather modifying one from the R34 which apparently gives +1 PSI alone (equivalant to 10HP)
~ I have a mandrel bent 3" exhaust from the downpipe back, but the DP itself i believe is still stock and has an exhaust leak so ill be replacing that with a 3" DP soon and slapping on a De-Cat.
~ Electronic boost controller (For now, ill boost it up to 12 PSI which is max for the ceramic turbocharger, then after i install the steel internal turbo ill boost that in the 20's or so).
~ Other goodies like silicone rad hoses, alloy radiator, wind deflector, etc....
This will all come in time but im working on getting a steering hub and wheel to get rid of the ratty-*** one on it now, then my interior is completed (Razo **** will be here in a week or so)
Still lots to do, but im having a blast doing this to a car i finally enjoy driving.
you guys have no idea how nice it is to hear the Positive side of things, i was starting to begin to wonder with all the negativity around here. But hey! past is the past man. Anyhow...on another note, I think i may have my sub box from the 06' Civic sold here. Then this means i can have a custom one made for the Skyline which will be right up against the rear seat in the trunk where ill be mounting it permantly to the steel structure. This time instead of using (x2) 12" woofers, ill be using a single DVC Pioneer Premier in a computer spec vented box which will basically have my brains served to me on a platter. hehe!
next on my dish:
~ Steel headgasket w/ARP studs for new turbocharger.
~ still debating on a top mount manifold for a new turbocharger (turbo being used, unknown at this time?
~ Also debating on using either an FMIC (or) rather modifying one from the R34 which apparently gives +1 PSI alone (equivalant to 10HP)
~ I have a mandrel bent 3" exhaust from the downpipe back, but the DP itself i believe is still stock and has an exhaust leak so ill be replacing that with a 3" DP soon and slapping on a De-Cat.
~ Electronic boost controller (For now, ill boost it up to 12 PSI which is max for the ceramic turbocharger, then after i install the steel internal turbo ill boost that in the 20's or so).
~ Other goodies like silicone rad hoses, alloy radiator, wind deflector, etc....
This will all come in time but im working on getting a steering hub and wheel to get rid of the ratty-*** one on it now, then my interior is completed (Razo **** will be here in a week or so)
Still lots to do, but im having a blast doing this to a car i finally enjoy driving.
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Another quick update....
~ Finished redoing ALL vacuum lines over to silicone
*just for an idea, this is how it looks now.
~ Routes new vacuum lines for future EBC.
~ 320g Razo shift **** should arrive any time now
~ Wheels...Just found out i wont be getting the SSR's now as they
were 500.00 over budget, but found these and now have officially ordered them. As for the ETA on arrival im unsure but these are the rims im getting now 100%
~ Re-tinted all 3 rear windows 18% Solar Gard film, Looks awesome!
~ My new CF hood arrived today at the shop
~ New Momo steering wheel & Hub
~ Finished redoing ALL vacuum lines over to silicone
*just for an idea, this is how it looks now.
~ Routes new vacuum lines for future EBC.
~ 320g Razo shift **** should arrive any time now
~ Wheels...Just found out i wont be getting the SSR's now as they
were 500.00 over budget, but found these and now have officially ordered them. As for the ETA on arrival im unsure but these are the rims im getting now 100%
~ Re-tinted all 3 rear windows 18% Solar Gard film, Looks awesome!
~ My new CF hood arrived today at the shop
~ New Momo steering wheel & Hub
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New toys Part II
After i cleaned up and painted a few things (which im not too happy with) i managed to get a Greddy FMIC (on its way soon).
Also made up a Grainger valve and tried to dial it up to 15 PSI but the ECU wouldnt have it, so i need an Emanage to get past the limiters set out by Nissans ECU. A friend down the street from me will be welding me up a Turbo elbow, dowpipe and testpipe im hoping in the next few weeks (already have 3" mandrel bent Catback). After these mods then i can attempt to overboost this bitch. But the exhaust & FMIC will definetely help matters out.
Recent pics of the car.... Still have not recieved my new 17" rims (real soon now im hoping). Re-tinted the windows as mentioned, etc...
waiting on my Momo steering wheel sent out yesterday, but already have the hub for it. Razo was backordered so this will be another 6-10 days from now.
im havin fun with it!
After i cleaned up and painted a few things (which im not too happy with) i managed to get a Greddy FMIC (on its way soon).
Also made up a Grainger valve and tried to dial it up to 15 PSI but the ECU wouldnt have it, so i need an Emanage to get past the limiters set out by Nissans ECU. A friend down the street from me will be welding me up a Turbo elbow, dowpipe and testpipe im hoping in the next few weeks (already have 3" mandrel bent Catback). After these mods then i can attempt to overboost this bitch. But the exhaust & FMIC will definetely help matters out.
Recent pics of the car.... Still have not recieved my new 17" rims (real soon now im hoping). Re-tinted the windows as mentioned, etc...
waiting on my Momo steering wheel sent out yesterday, but already have the hub for it. Razo was backordered so this will be another 6-10 days from now.
im havin fun with it!
