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Entries from February 21st, 2010

WHEELS, WHEELS, WHEELS.

February 21st, 2010 · 2 Comments · Project Genesis

I just recently bought some Starion wheels from a good friend of mine.. and I couldnt be happier with the fitment lol
also I borrowed some TE37’s from another friend..
specs on both wheels
Starion : 16×8 -10
TE37: 17×9.5 +12
heres some pics of wheels on both sides and staggered. enjoy.
Starions

Staggered

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Motor build Recap: 13B-RE frankenstien(part 3, motor specs/breakdown of the setup).

February 21st, 2010 · No Comments · Uncategorized

The break down of my Set up:
of what i have and what im going to get.
The motor set up:

13B-RE Streetported Irons
S5 turbo ll ported rotor housings
S5 Turbo ll Rotors
S5 Turbo ll Eccentric shaft
FD Rotor Bearings and stationary bearings
Banzai Racing Solid corner seals and springs
Rotary aviation Apex Super seals(2mm)
OEM rebuild kit
13B-RE intake manifolds(lower and upper)
13B-REW [...]

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Motor build Recap: 13B-RE frankenstien(part 2, prepping and parts).

February 20th, 2010 · No Comments · Project Genesis

After the tear down and realizing that my rear rotor and housing are not up to spec, I had to figure out what to do.
Then it dawned on me. I had just taken apart my S5 Turbo 2 motor, due to a blown coolant seal. The rotors, eccentric shaft, and rotor housings were in great [...]

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Motor build Recap: 13B-RE frankenstien(part 1, the tear down).

February 20th, 2010 · No Comments · Project Genesis

I never really got a chance to sharing my motor tear down and build up. But now I have a chance. Enjoy.
The Journey began in Dec, 2008. In the middle of rebuilding my S5 1990 turbo 2 motor and building my 1990 GTUs turbo, a friend of mine called and offered to sell me a [...]

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JDM Fender install.

February 18th, 2010 · No Comments · Uncategorized

So I finally picked my JDM fenders and I gotta say, they look sweet .
I how ever did not wire up the side markers just yet.. I was to lazy, and it was cold outside…
But I will have it wired up soon enough.. but for now, I have fenders again lulz..
enjoy teh pics.
Driver side.

Pass [...]

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Finally a decent stance.

February 15th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Project Genesis

Since owning the FD(may,2009), I was never happy with the ride height it had. The FD came with Tokico shocks and neuspeed  springs.
That was not cutting it for me, because my last FC was dumped to the ground.
But now the Tein Flex are installed, and I have lowered the car to a good stance… I [...]

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NEW SUSPESION!!!! TEIN FLEX!!!!

February 13th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Project Genesis

First off I want to thank Ryan(rspectfd) for helping me out with my build..
I picked up Basically new Tein Flex coilovers(roughly 400 miles on them).
I  cant wait to install these bad boys tomorrow…. should be interesting….

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Parts Shop MAX Super Steering Angle knuckles for the FD!!!

February 11th, 2010 · No Comments · Project Genesis

So I am currently Saving up to buy the Parts shop Max super steering angle knuckles for the fd. And it looks promising. I wonder if they can powder coat them in Purple?? hahaha.. I should hopefully be going to San Diego soon to get the Modded knuckles.. till then enjoy.
“We’ve finished the first Parts [...]

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Quick snaps from today.

February 9th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Project Genesis

Just a few snaps from earlier today of how the FD is currently sitting.
Yes I am missing my fenders(just sold them on sunday), waiting to get my JDM fenders this week .

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Auto Power 6 point roll cage(cranberry)

February 9th, 2010 · No Comments · Project Genesis

I just recently bought an Auto power 6 point roll cage(brand new, powder coated cranberry).
It is absolutely AWESOME!  I want to thank Mike(cuhrupt) on the rx club for the the cage.
I might get the roll cage welded in place, after I re-install the interior in a few weeks.
I’ll let the pics talk for themselves.
Enjoy.
My Girlfriend [...]

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