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In terms of motor mods, it is going to be a relatively conservative build for now while we break in the motor, I fork out a few hundred bones for new non-bald tires, and get the chassis/suspension up to spec with all of the rebuilt poly and rubber parts piled up in the car.
For now, it'll likely be:
2.5" Cat-back exhaust
1JZ Intercooler with hard wrinkle black piping and couplers
Manual Boost Controller
Adjustable Internal Wastegate - work in progress
Eclipse Blow-off Valve
Reich Racing ECU (Good for 16PSI if the hairdryer can handle it lol)
Things I own/possess that need work or installing in the immediate future post-engine build:
Control Arms + 4 Tie Rods
Steering Rack Boots
Swaybar Retainer Bushings
Power Mirrors
Kia Pride Hatch/Gas Door Release Cables
White Cluster with KM/H and Tachometer
Green Dash Clock
Rear View Mirror Upgrade and Stubby Door/Window Guards
New Old Stock Shifter Bushings
Sport Seat Covers and Door Panels (F+R)
After all this is done, I'm going to get to work repainting elements of the car and whipping out a rubber wheel to remove the decals and emblems from the paint. I'll be doing the two tone you can see on an earlier page in the build thread as well using bumper paint and probably some primer on the lower section of the doors below the side moldings. May pursue some window tinting or a sliding ragtop, but I'm undecided if I want the exterior of the car to have that much flair and attention or not.
Should the car need it, I'm debating upgrading to Mk2 VW KYB's to spec up with my coilover setup... but I doubt I'll need much more improvement in the handling department. It's mostly the exterior/interior/audio that will require a bit more of my attention, but I'm perfectly okay with that. Soundproofing is a definite option at this point, since I've found some good sources for external and internal materials Home Depot style. We'll see where things go I guess!
For now, it'll likely be:
2.5" Cat-back exhaust
1JZ Intercooler with hard wrinkle black piping and couplers
Manual Boost Controller
Adjustable Internal Wastegate - work in progress
Eclipse Blow-off Valve
Reich Racing ECU (Good for 16PSI if the hairdryer can handle it lol)
Things I own/possess that need work or installing in the immediate future post-engine build:
Control Arms + 4 Tie Rods
Steering Rack Boots
Swaybar Retainer Bushings
Power Mirrors
Kia Pride Hatch/Gas Door Release Cables
White Cluster with KM/H and Tachometer
Green Dash Clock
Rear View Mirror Upgrade and Stubby Door/Window Guards
New Old Stock Shifter Bushings
Sport Seat Covers and Door Panels (F+R)
After all this is done, I'm going to get to work repainting elements of the car and whipping out a rubber wheel to remove the decals and emblems from the paint. I'll be doing the two tone you can see on an earlier page in the build thread as well using bumper paint and probably some primer on the lower section of the doors below the side moldings. May pursue some window tinting or a sliding ragtop, but I'm undecided if I want the exterior of the car to have that much flair and attention or not.
Should the car need it, I'm debating upgrading to Mk2 VW KYB's to spec up with my coilover setup... but I doubt I'll need much more improvement in the handling department. It's mostly the exterior/interior/audio that will require a bit more of my attention, but I'm perfectly okay with that. Soundproofing is a definite option at this point, since I've found some good sources for external and internal materials Home Depot style. We'll see where things go I guess!
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