The anti-VIP build
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I actually like the VIP style quite a bit. I can appreciate the quality of some of the high end Japanese parts and the stance is just all about rebelling against being basic in my mind.
I just want to go with an antagonist style to that, basically what would a lightweight performance oriented bare bones LS look like. minimalist is probably the best word
Some of the inspiration comes from the 86 RC, i think it is awesome Toyota sells something like this.
I think I'm getting old because touchscreens, blind spot detectors, self parking, backup sensors, rear cams, and all the beeps that go with that crap drive me insane.
I just want to go with an antagonist style to that, basically what would a lightweight performance oriented bare bones LS look like. minimalist is probably the best word
Some of the inspiration comes from the 86 RC, i think it is awesome Toyota sells something like this.
I think I'm getting old because touchscreens, blind spot detectors, self parking, backup sensors, rear cams, and all the beeps that go with that crap drive me insane.
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got this SC intake to work, painted it wrinkle black. I just would like to add a silicone 45 to get the filter more in the corner so I can make a heat shield and some ducting. I'd also like black hoses and couplers but w/e that is just cosmetic.
Stripped some more out, I'll see what I can sell
I also found an old lojack system installed
Stripped some more out, I'll see what I can sell
I also found an old lojack system installed
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My fenders are messed up, especially the driver side. It was poorly repaired by the previous owner so i'm not afraid to mod them if needed. The whole exterior of the car has dents and blemishes everywhere from being parked in NYC and it drives me a bit nuts but I'm trying to stay focused on improving/replacing the suspension and wear parts.
Last edited by blumagic; 04-24-17 at 07:09 AM.
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I wish I could get ths thing higher but oh well. Now i have to make the ball joint cuts because my suspension travel is like 1/2 inch. I feel like I could get away with a bit of balljoint tapping with shorter endlinks but it is free to make a hole.
Rubbing during parking is obvious, at speed I'm not hearing any or smelling any. I'd still like to clearance it a bit to reduce the stares while parking.
RS-Rs are on and car is aligned
Rubbing during parking is obvious, at speed I'm not hearing any or smelling any. I'd still like to clearance it a bit to reduce the stares while parking.
RS-Rs are on and car is aligned
Last edited by blumagic; 04-27-17 at 12:16 PM.
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I was having some rough idle and stalling issues coming off the freeway so I got a LScowboys ECU. Car has been running great so far, I need to go for a long drive to see if the stalling issue has been resolved.
updated pics with the RS-Rs and now with ball joint cuts! how did I live before them, I do not know.
updated pics with the RS-Rs and now with ball joint cuts! how did I live before them, I do not know.
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I was eyeing up 275s haha.... but i can even find the limit with these 235s so they'd probably just make it slow plus i only have an 8j. ideally i think i'd like 245/45/17 615 on a 17x10, but I can't raise the car anymore so it'll be some work.
I need to deal with the rear arm bushings before any of that though and just get new arms. I have that same weird lateral sway in the rear like i had in the front prior to installing the poly bushings, it was quite an unpredictable weight shift and terrifying with the worn all seasons.