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Post by badev0 on Jul 14, 2009 14:16:36 GMT -5
Figured I'd start a log. Pictures will be through camera phone so I apologize for that. Bought it a few weeks ago for $5,000 and drove it home. Damage was caused by a trailer backing into it. No pillar or frame damage what so ever. Here is the current mod list -Stance GR+ coilovers -DBA Rotors -AMS 3" turbo back exhaust -EVO 9 Transmission, Cryo treated and other services that I can not confirm. Work done by TRE -13k miles on stock rebuilt bottom end from AMS Here are pictures from the accident Here we are driving it home. Car was missing an intercooler when I bought it, so I had to figure something out.
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Post by badev0 on Jul 14, 2009 14:18:57 GMT -5
Took a few hours to get the front door off as it was locked and crushed. Finally got it off to discover the mint condition pillar and door jams. Plastic to cover the door to keep insects and mosquitoes out of the car.
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Post by badev0 on Jul 14, 2009 14:20:52 GMT -5
Bought a intercooler off someone local. I am not a big fan of the chrome factory EVO VIII tail lights so I decided to paint them. 2 coats of the paint pictured below, and 1 coat of clear.
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Post by badev0 on Jul 14, 2009 14:23:04 GMT -5
I was not a fan of the wheels the car came with which were Rota P45R 18x9.5. Traded them off plus cash for a nice set of OEM VIII wheels. I am much happier with these. Wide a chunky. Nice and stock!
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Post by badev0 on Jul 14, 2009 14:28:00 GMT -5
I drove out too grand rapids for the rear door which was yellow. I wish I could have found silver but had no luck. The next day I woke up to a freight truck with my front door, fender, and sideskirt! Everything bolted up as they should with zero alignment issues. Here it is at a local car meet. Yes I do not care that it is not complete, I am just happy to drive it. And here is a random shot of the good side.
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Post by badev0 on Jul 14, 2009 14:29:51 GMT -5
Interior was somewhat of a mess, I decided to vacuum it and what not. A/C, Power steering, the whole 9 yards. I love it! Also installed the grill for the hood, which I had painted black. Car is also equipped with a AMS 3" SS turbo-back exhaust.
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Post by dizzum_D on Jul 14, 2009 14:33:27 GMT -5
Damn Scotty looking good lots of progress!
I actually like the wheels that were on it though.
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Post by wishihadatalon on Jul 14, 2009 14:38:48 GMT -5
Damn Scotty looking good lots of progress! I actually like the wheels that were on it though. Agreed on both points.
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Post by badev0 on Jul 14, 2009 14:39:13 GMT -5
Thanks Dan! I somewhat liked the wheels as well, but they weren't worth the hassle for me. They were extremely wide and would shoot stuff onto my exterior as they extended out the wheel wells. Tires were hella expensive, it looked more of a show car then a performance car IMHO. They also required spacers which I didn't like. The OEM wheels are hassle free and I'd say they still look pretty good The cash I got from the trade paid for my body parts as well. ;D
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Post by wishihadatalon on Jul 14, 2009 14:47:21 GMT -5
Thanks Dan! I somewhat liked the wheels as well, but they weren't worth the hassle for me. They were extremely wide and would shoot stuff onto my exterior as they extended out the wheel wells. Tires were hella expensive, it looked more of a show car then a performance car IMHO. They also required spacers which I didn't like. The OEM wheels are hassle free and I'd say they still look pretty good The cash I got from the trade paid for my body parts as well. ;D Sounds like you made the right decision. I hate it when wheels stick out past the wheel wells.
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Post by black94tsi on Jul 14, 2009 18:17:39 GMT -5
Looking good Scotty.
Now I have to transfer all my pics from xceed over to this site...this may take a while.
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Post by badev0 on Jul 14, 2009 18:29:44 GMT -5
Thanks Bob. Lol and have fun.
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Post by SPOOLD on Jul 15, 2009 8:43:05 GMT -5
5k? damn you scotty find me a deal like that!
any paint plans? stock silver or something different?
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Post by badev0 on Jul 15, 2009 10:14:40 GMT -5
Yeah itll be painted stock silver
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Post by sourcelx on Jul 15, 2009 15:11:10 GMT -5
I love it! need I say more...
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