The Silver Machine

[AmsOil]

I will be ordering some new parts here soon, and thought I should start documenting my progress.

Newest Pic
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3340/4597632414_c65bf8e2d7_o.jpg

My list of mods so far is short and simple:

Invidia catless DP
custom 3" catless midpipe
Cobb Tuning axle back, muffler and tip
Ebay twin tube header
Ebay Up Pipe
Turbo XS Utec (running stg 2, soon to be 3)
Turbo XS Map Selector switch
Turbo XS Auxillary Boost Controller
Ebay H-Brace
SPEC Stage 1 Organic clutch
ACT lightweight Flywheel
Exedy Pressure Plate
R1 Concepts Rotors F&R
Axxis Ultimate Pads F&R

Updated 13 NOV 09:
Glowshift Gauges
- Wideband AFR
- Vacuum/Boost
- Oil Temp
Carbon clock replacement Gauge Pod
CXRacing TMIC
CXRacing TMIC Y-Pipe kit
New OEM STI Hood Scoop (painted flat black)
ProSport Oil Temp Adapter

Waiting to Install
OEM STI Springs


This week I will be ordering a CXRacing TMIC, a new TurboXS map selctor (old one is rubber banded on), building a Light Bar and installing 4 Hella 500ff's (2 driving, 2 fog), and a Powerful Sensation gauge pod to replace the factory clock with GlowShift Elite 52mm gauges (10:1 to 20:1 Wideband with Bosch 4.9 sensor, Boost/vacuum, and Probably Oil Temp), and maybe a few other odds and ends. My friend is shipping me out some 04 STI Springs, and a black STI Scoop, so those will be going on as well.

[AmsOil]

Almost forgot, ordering a DI windshield banner as well as some other sized DI stickers, going to do it JR style and run one backwards for the dash cam that I pick up tomorrow!

[AmsOil]

* Got my gauges in today, started getting them installed before it got too dark. This was the box that I recieved today

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* Got my map selector switch for the UTEC finally hooked up properly,

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*Went for a cruise to Jack Daniels, and through some of the back roads here in TN. Took the tour and passed a state trooper going, well,,, a little too fast. lol.

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Cruising to Jack Daniels, The silver scooby in the front is me. (white truck ahead of me is the guys slowing us down, lol)
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[AmsOil]

Got my gauges installed this weekend, found time between getting the house ready to sell and packing. This is the results

Pod from outside:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2609/4088593152_3a605cf0da.jpg


Pod and Gauges from the inside: (gauges black out when off)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2555/4087834845_813af4d624.jpg
(it is just set in, not secured yet in this pic)


Gauges at night:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2548/4088593116_bfa4646694.jpg

I need to order an adapter for the oil temp, didn't feel like drilling and tapping an NPT fitting into my only plug :shootsself:. So far I am happy with them, super easy install, will do a write-up in the review thread of all parts ordered.

Did my 30k mile oil change last week.

[renegade]

I like the gauges and pod. Looking good.

[AmsOil]

Thanks man, The pod wasn't too cheap, but it is of good quality and provides a good sheld for the sun getting into the gauges. Now I just need to order the oil temp sensor plug and get that plugged in. I have the wires running through the firewall into the engine bay so I don't have to take it back apart.

[AmsOil]

This past weekend, I got my new TMIC put on, painted and put on my new STI hood scoop yesterday, and tuned my car today. It's running like a champ now, and just needs to be fine tuned. I love my wideband, WOOT!

Will get pics up soon, For now pics can be found here: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=profile&id=613476422#/album.php?aid=37087&id=613476422

[AmsOil]

Pics fo the new scoop and new TMIC:


painted it flat black, with a quick coat of clear
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2796/4117113577_0cc03aa94d.jpg




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4.5" Thick
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2756/4117884636_b89c689578.jpg



Hardware
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2626/4117113805_7ff3b0c1c1.jpg

[AmsOil]

Got my in car camera set up, will get video up soon!

[AmsOil]

Got my Clutch fixed, replaced the Presure plate with an Exedy pressure plate, and ACT lightweight solid flywheel. Replaced my spark plugs and am in the process of painting my wheels...

[AmsOil]

Got my new tires in and on today. 215/65/16 General Grabber A/T

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[Yodannyc]

hey dont mean to bump an old thread but you still happy with your Tires? Thinking about getting them but a guy with a baja and these tires said they wear out super quick?

[AmsOil]

Little late for the reply, but yes, I am happy with them, and they have little wear on mine, sad I will have to get rid of them

[gixxer]

sweet car man!

sad I will have to get rid of them

how much tread is left on them and how much are you wanting out of them? I was about to purchase a new set but if yours are in good shape and your willing to ship ill buy them if the price is right.

[rogerlux]

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