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Old Aug 11, 2004 | 09:09 AM
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I have already posted all of these, but I wanted to consolidate them in to one thread for reference purposes.


Tein Flex Install:

http://www.vmdesigns.net/ist300.html


Exhaust Install:

http://www.vmdesigns.net/isx300.html



Header Install:

http://www.vmdesigns.net/ish300.html



CD/S Rotors + Caliper Painting

http://www.vmdesigns.net/isb300.html



PLP Short Shifter + Momo Shift ****

http://www.vmdesigns.net/iss300.html



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Old Aug 11, 2004 | 05:51 PM
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Old Aug 11, 2004 | 08:03 PM
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Looks good!
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Old Aug 11, 2004 | 11:48 PM
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looks great, how long did that header install take? Also, whats the exhaust note sound like now, do you have any sound/movie clips? i LOVE the sound of the 2JZ... trying to get my hands on one... so i'm already looking around for an exhaust for my imaginary IS
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Old Aug 12, 2004 | 06:56 AM
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looks great, how long did that header install take? Also, whats the exhaust note sound like now, do you have any sound/movie clips? i LOVE the sound of the 2JZ... trying to get my hands on one... so i'm already looking around for an exhaust for my imaginary IS
The header install is a good chunk of work. The worst part is getting the stock header out of the engine bay. Definitely takes 4 hands to work that thing outta there.

With my injen intake, HP header and Tanabe exhaust, this car sounds great while cruising and freaking screams WOT.
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Old Aug 12, 2004 | 10:04 AM
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looks great where at in FL you at? i am in Ft lauderdale just got a 04 is and lookin to do mods a sound/ video clip would be great does the exhaust sound like a weedwacker? can ya tell a difference? there is a 16 punk in my neighborhood with and STI that i really want to beat!!!
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Old Aug 12, 2004 | 11:01 AM
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i have the same mod....i had to take off the exhaust cause it was way too loud for my taste......
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Old Aug 12, 2004 | 01:52 PM
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The tanabe is loud, but doesn't sound ricey at all.

I have yet to hear anyone who hears it say anything negative.
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Originally posted by Beachtyme
The tanabe is loud, but doesn't sound ricey at all.

I have yet to hear anyone who hears it say anything negative.
I think your new photo below your name should be this:
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What did you use to paint your brake calipers? Where did you get the logo? It looks like you didnt have to remove the caliper all the way, i think you left the brake line connected. Is that right?

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Old Sep 10, 2004 | 02:34 AM
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What did you use to paint your brake calipers? Where did you get the logo? It looks like you didnt have to remove the caliper all the way, i think you left the brake line connected. Is that right?

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I used high temp paint from a local auto store.

The logo's were purchased online from a guy that had an extra set.

I did removed the caliper braket, but the actual caliper, I did not remove. Just hung it from the shock/strut tower with a wire hanger.

Brake lines were left connected to the caliper.
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Old Oct 10, 2004 | 01:08 PM
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Bump.

Looks like a new install will be posted soon.

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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 09:27 PM
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 09:35 PM
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Nice job.

Just a note: the Flex install page keeps mentioning Tanabe.
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