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Old Feb 21, 2019 | 06:28 PM
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Very nice build keep goin on
What pedals setup you did use? im collecting parts for my manual swap.
Thank you. I used a mk3 supra pedal that was modified to fit. The brake pedal was cut
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Old Feb 23, 2019 | 11:00 PM
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Everything is painted! Heres a picture of the front bumper tossed on. Still need to get the new fenders, sideskirts and rear bumper installed but Ill hold off until the weather clears up.

Also picked up a Silk Blaze trunk spoiler. Heres a picture of it mocked up
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Old Feb 23, 2019 | 11:11 PM
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Bumper looks great! What fogs fit the bumper?
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Old Feb 24, 2019 | 05:30 PM
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Looking good, where did you get that Silk Blasé spoiler if you don't mind me asking? Is it bolted or glued on?
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Old Feb 24, 2019 | 06:15 PM
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Thanks! The fogs that fit are hella ff100. I found the silk blaze spoiler from someone selling it on a gs facebook group. You can find them on yaj though.
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Old Feb 25, 2019 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Leja145
Everything is painted! Heres a picture of the front bumper tossed on. Still need to get the new fenders, sideskirts and rear bumper installed but Ill hold off until the weather clears up.

Also picked up a Silk Blaze trunk spoiler. Heres a picture of it mocked up

Looking good that was my first full bumper kit on my GS. Love the look on a black car , hopefully your weather gets better so you can finish it up.
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Old Mar 7, 2019 | 08:22 PM
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Got the fenders, front bumper, sideskirts, and wheels on. Still need to get the rear bumper on but I’ll leave that for later. Here’s how its lookin

Also picked up some Serial Nine differential bushings


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Old Mar 12, 2019 | 07:02 AM
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Car is looking great! Keep us posted on the SerialNine bushings after you install them. Curious about noise and feel.
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Old Mar 18, 2019 | 06:18 PM
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Installed the serial nine diff bushings, and wow do these make a difference. No more clunking when I shift gears and the rear end feels very solid. Definitely worth the money. There is a slight increase in noise within the drivetrain but that is to be expected with these type of bushings.
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Did you have to drop the subframe when doing it? I've been thinking about getting them as well. With the high stall TQ and 3.76 diff, I get clunking/hopping in the rear when I take off. I also get some shuddering from slow acceleration from a stop while turning.
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Old Mar 19, 2019 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Will_GS400
Did you have to drop the subframe when doing it? I've been thinking about getting them as well. With the high stall TQ and 3.76 diff, I get clunking/hopping in the rear when I take off. I also get some shuddering from slow acceleration from a stop while turning.
I did not have to drop the subframe. I cut into the bushings with a sawzall in a few places so that the outside collar of the oe bushings would sort of collapse. And then I used a prybar, flathead and hammer to do the rest. Not much room to do it with the subframe still in the car but it’s doable. I had a lot of clunking when shifting gears, and now its all gone. I would highly recommend these and think they would help in your case.
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Old Mar 26, 2019 | 07:09 PM
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Got the rear bumper on. Had the driver side exhaust hole deleted so I can run a single exit out of the passenger side. That should be going on hopefully soon.
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Originally Posted by Leja145
Installed the serial nine diff bushings, and wow do these make a difference. No more clunking when I shift gears and the rear end feels very solid. Definitely worth the money. There is a slight increase in noise within the drivetrain but that is to be expected with these type of bushings.
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Got the rear bumper on. Had the driver side exhaust hole deleted so I can run a single exit out of the passenger side. That should be going on hopefully soon.
Nice progress, I was tempted to run the solid diff bushings but for daily use didn't want the excess drivetrain noise . Will see how the new bushings I went with feel and go from there thanks for posting your feedback. And welcome to the Single Exit Exhaust family the bumper looks great!
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Old Jun 26, 2019 | 07:57 PM
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The exhaust is on. 4in pie cut turn down. Sounds pretty good and love the way it looks.
Also got some Superpro roll control sway bars front and rear. Excited to see how these feel once installed.

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Originally Posted by Leja145
The exhaust is on. 4in pie cut turn down. Sounds pretty good and love the way it looks.
Also got some Superpro roll control sway bars front and rear. Excited to see how these feel once installed.
What rear bumper is that? Also how did you delete the second exhaust pipe? Did you re do it all from the car back or did you just cut it close to the Y and block it off? I love the way it’s come together.
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