***Budget Build: Project43***
09-01-09, 08:55 AM
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***Budget Build: Project43*** UPDATED 4-19-11
UPDATE 4-19-11 : Starts on page 17
Total budget: $5k
Spent so far: $3800
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Available funds: $1200
Completed
- Wheels/Tires
- BBK
- Coilovers
- Taillights
- TIG Weld, X-pipe, True dual exhaust
- Matte White Vinyl wrap
Upnext
- Aero Kit
Thanks for looking.
Version .5
Total budget: $5k
Spent so far: $3800
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Available funds: $1200
Completed
- Wheels/Tires
- BBK
- Coilovers
- Taillights
- TIG Weld, X-pipe, True dual exhaust
- Matte White Vinyl wrap
Upnext
- Aero Kit
Thanks for looking.
Version .5
Last edited by solo; 04-19-11 at 01:31 PM.
09-01-09, 09:01 AM
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09-01-09, 10:34 AM
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DO WANT! lol
Great work man!
Although you think you will accomplish the remaining bits on those funds? Smart shopper or not?
I heard vinyl alone was pretty pricey to get, let alone install.
Nonetheless, i will be keeping an eye out on this thread!
Best of luck!
-Mike
Great work man!
Although you think you will accomplish the remaining bits on those funds? Smart shopper or not?
I heard vinyl alone was pretty pricey to get, let alone install.
Nonetheless, i will be keeping an eye out on this thread!
Best of luck!
-Mike
09-01-09, 10:41 AM
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Yes, I plan to hit the budget dead on.
Yes, vinyl wrapping is quite expensive.. but I'm wrapping it myself.
***Trunk lid, passender fender, driver door already WRAPPED. Take a look at the Pics. The process is long and not for the average DIY peeps. For example, the Trunk lid took 3 guys and 4.5 hrs. Front fender took me 3.5 hrs alone.
I'll post process pics when I get more done.
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Standard Coilovers
Bought used from John here on CL. Only coilovers i could find that has a very short shock body. TEIN and Tanabe doesnt have height adjustment seperate to preload. Originally going with BC Racing, but John made me a offer I couldnt refuse. STD's are 8 way adjustable and with 14/10kg spring rate. Car handles great. A closer step to more aggressive cornering.
BBK Calipers powder coated Matte White
Rotora 6-piston/355mm kit, brand new. E-coated rotors. Originally came red, powder coating only cost $70 dollars. Shop Smart
Exhaust measurements & planning
Stock exhaust is a very small and restricted 1.25" inches. There is also another cat after the last 02 censor. Plan is full TIG weld, 2.5" inch piping, X pipe, delete extra cat, delete resonators, ******** Mufflers, ******** tips. <---- wait and see.
Bought used from John here on CL. Only coilovers i could find that has a very short shock body. TEIN and Tanabe doesnt have height adjustment seperate to preload. Originally going with BC Racing, but John made me a offer I couldnt refuse. STD's are 8 way adjustable and with 14/10kg spring rate. Car handles great. A closer step to more aggressive cornering.
BBK Calipers powder coated Matte White
Rotora 6-piston/355mm kit, brand new. E-coated rotors. Originally came red, powder coating only cost $70 dollars. Shop Smart
Exhaust measurements & planning
Stock exhaust is a very small and restricted 1.25" inches. There is also another cat after the last 02 censor. Plan is full TIG weld, 2.5" inch piping, X pipe, delete extra cat, delete resonators, ******** Mufflers, ******** tips. <---- wait and see.
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this car looks good..you should go with an aggressive front lip and some eye lids to give it a "get out my way" look 
.but damn $2900 sofar is some smart shopping . good luck with the build and throw up some more pics.
.but damn $2900 sofar is some smart shopping . good luck with the build and throw up some more pics.
