Just got my SC! So happy :)
11-16-09, 12:25 AM
#1
Just got my SC! So happy :)
So, I'm pretty new here. I've come from modding a Ford Escort ZX2 as my first modding experience. I know you're probably thinking, this is just some wannabe that knows nothing about cars and is going to ruin a perfectly good Lexus. But that's not the case. I've leaned a lot working on that Escort. I've gone from knowing how to change oil and that was about it, to the wonderful world of modding a car. I've done all the work my own as that is how I learn best. You can look up the build log on that escort here: http://teamzx2.com/showthread.php?16639-My-Turbo-d-ZX2
Otherwise, on to my new adventure.
Picking up the car
I left at around 7:30am on Saturday morning. Setting up my cockpit with my GPS, Phone, and Monster Energy.
I drove through the day and arrived in Kansas at about 4:30, where my car awaited me. Driving was boring, let me tell you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIzRlK055eE
(Watch to continue)
After loading up the car and meeting the car's care taker, I departed to head back at about 7:00pm. I stopped at the gas station just down the road to adjust any movement in the straps.
I didn't want my new baby running away on me.
I soon left the gas station and began my journey into the darkness. I drove through the night.
Along the way I encountered many species. As I try to describe these, keep in mind that sleep can babbled the words right from your mouth.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSLOuqj6bmw
(Watch to continue)
I stopped many times to check and recheck the straps on the trailer. At around 12:30, I pulled into a rest stop.
I brought bedding with me and made camp in the back of the truck for the night.
After I awoke with 6 hours of sleep behind me, I briefly washed my face within the outpost and applied my corrective lenses to my eyes.
I then, once able to see again, proceeded to drive the rest of the way home.
At "precisely" 11:00am, I breached the borders of my home town.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xt-6NrH_4Q
(Watch to continue)
Stopping only once to grab a snack, I arrived at my destination.
The car was soon unloaded as I couldn't wait to play with my new toy. I opened her for the first time and found treasure inside.
The day was still young! I decided to drive my new car around town to show of my new whip. It's a Fast bugger, I had to hold on for dear life.
Also, I took the liberty of installing the first 2BEN swap.
Then I uninstalled it.
Then, seeing the dirt I decieded to wash the poor thing. I did not care that it was only 45 degrees out, I got stuff DONE!
Finally Some more pictures to..... Well just cause!
Otherwise, on to my new adventure.
Picking up the car
I left at around 7:30am on Saturday morning. Setting up my cockpit with my GPS, Phone, and Monster Energy.
I drove through the day and arrived in Kansas at about 4:30, where my car awaited me. Driving was boring, let me tell you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIzRlK055eE
(Watch to continue)
After loading up the car and meeting the car's care taker, I departed to head back at about 7:00pm. I stopped at the gas station just down the road to adjust any movement in the straps.
I didn't want my new baby running away on me.
I soon left the gas station and began my journey into the darkness. I drove through the night.
Along the way I encountered many species. As I try to describe these, keep in mind that sleep can babbled the words right from your mouth.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSLOuqj6bmw
(Watch to continue)
I stopped many times to check and recheck the straps on the trailer. At around 12:30, I pulled into a rest stop.
I brought bedding with me and made camp in the back of the truck for the night.
After I awoke with 6 hours of sleep behind me, I briefly washed my face within the outpost and applied my corrective lenses to my eyes.
I then, once able to see again, proceeded to drive the rest of the way home.
At "precisely" 11:00am, I breached the borders of my home town.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xt-6NrH_4Q
(Watch to continue)
Stopping only once to grab a snack, I arrived at my destination.
The car was soon unloaded as I couldn't wait to play with my new toy. I opened her for the first time and found treasure inside.
The day was still young! I decided to drive my new car around town to show of my new whip. It's a Fast bugger, I had to hold on for dear life.
Also, I took the liberty of installing the first 2BEN swap.
Then I uninstalled it.
Then, seeing the dirt I decieded to wash the poor thing. I did not care that it was only 45 degrees out, I got stuff DONE!
Finally Some more pictures to..... Well just cause!
great documentary haha!
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11-16-09, 11:07 AM
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this thread definetly took me about 15 minutes to get to the bottom of haha! sounds like an awesome plan. the hyundai rims are kinda funny. not as funny as the pontiac with underglow. i loved the documentary though it was well worth reading
11-16-09, 12:59 PM
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A couple of you have been asking about plans for the car. Currently I'm looking for a 2JZ GTE engine, W58 5sp Trans and the other essentials. In the next day or two I'm going to pull out the dash of the car. I have to clean up and replace the wiring. since I'm going to be doing a 2jz, I will have to completely replace the wiring harness. While the dash is out, I will be looking into replacing the cold cathode back lighting as well as hopefully dyeing the dash black.
Future plans hold a Boosted GTE. I'll be moving the battery to the trunk. I would also like to build up the block. The car is going to be re painted black. I'm toying with the Idea of doing a dark blue paint for the engine bay. Something like a midnight blue or subaru blue. There will be a full black interior swap. (or paint/dye) I'm going to be doing an in car PC as well. The PC will act as my media as well as tuning and probably Zetronix like software. I will do a sound system. (Nothing too big or fancy, just quality replacement speakers and amp)
This is just my though process as of now. Suggestions are appreciated.
Future plans hold a Boosted GTE. I'll be moving the battery to the trunk. I would also like to build up the block. The car is going to be re painted black. I'm toying with the Idea of doing a dark blue paint for the engine bay. Something like a midnight blue or subaru blue. There will be a full black interior swap. (or paint/dye) I'm going to be doing an in car PC as well. The PC will act as my media as well as tuning and probably Zetronix like software. I will do a sound system. (Nothing too big or fancy, just quality replacement speakers and amp)
This is just my though process as of now. Suggestions are appreciated.