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Last Minute Mods before MOTD

Old Apr 23, 2007 | 10:59 AM
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Last Minute Mods before MOTD

I thought it might be fun to have a thread for us to note our "last minute modifications" that we're doing to our beloved cars before we hit the road to go to MOTD this year!

Let's see, for me, it was tinting, (engine) heat shield, coilovers, rear sway bar and a third brake light pulsar.

Anybody else want to play?!?
 
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 11:06 AM
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Driving lights(done), LED footwell & puddle lights(done), LED boot lighting(done), a custom grill badge(won't be done due to problems at sign shop )
 

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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 11:29 AM
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Under wraps and nothing nearly as involved. But you'll know me when you see me.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 11:38 AM
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Engine Dampener

New pads Thursday

Plus 1st Inspection aka 25k service..... to much to list
 

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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 11:47 AM
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More vinyl Graphics, and H-Sport Springs.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 12:12 PM
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Do new wheels count?



I'll also be adding an Aux Input and MCAW circuit this weekend
 
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 12:23 PM
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New Tires, rear brakes, Brake Fluid Flush, New wiper blades. Done

New rear sway bar going on Thursday night.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 12:25 PM
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GoodFiner, you sound like me!

I've got coilovers, rear sway bar, and a header to do by then!

Oh ya, and new brake pads, SS lines, and a brake stiffener kit. Ughhhh. I'm never going to get all this done.
 

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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 12:36 PM
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I've got some top secret vinyl graphics that I'll put on the day before I leave and take off before I leave Fontana Village at the end of the weekend. . .
 
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 12:45 PM
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From Detroit Tuned:

Alta 15% pulley

Adjustable rear control arms and 4-wheel alignment

Brake pads
 
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 01:20 PM
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Thanks to help from MINI Bee this past weekend, I now have a nice set of Coopersport Driving Lights to light the way on the Dragon. Also added a Third-Brake Pulsar. Ready as I will ever be.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 02:50 PM
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Just Installed:
Webb 15% Pulley
NGK Irridiums (One step colder)
Goodyear Gatorback

Coming Soon:
Painted IC Cover
Zaino
 
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 03:10 PM
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Changed the oil and aired-up the tires!
 
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 05:05 PM
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4 wheel brake and rotors, boost gauge, and M7 strut re-enforcement plates and possibly a detroit tuned bypass valve. Tinkering is always fun!
 
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 05:23 PM
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WAY Motorsports installed new rear EBC brake pads, NGK plugs, red spark plug wires & black shock tower caps.

Joy also got new tires... Goodrich G force Sport.
Thanks Tim for the recommendation...I really love those things.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 06:18 PM
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Joy also got new tires... Goodrich G force Sport.
Thanks Tim for the recommendation...I really love those things.
Same tires I just got, and I have to agree, they are the bomb!
 
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 06:30 PM
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Hmmm. Let's see...

Hella 2500 driving lights, Osram 65watt high beams, Safecraft Halon extinguisher with Brey-Krause mount all done the the past couple of weeks.

Grassroots Garage is doing my 15% pulley and one-ball mod on Wednesday!
 
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 06:34 PM
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Last mods were a roll bar and Momo steering wheel. Not sure what else might be done before the Dragon. Depends on shop time availabilty.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 08:31 PM
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I just had my first service and got new brakes, yee-haw!! I have a little more chrome coming and the 3rd brake light pulsar. That should be it. The exciting thing will be packing the convertible...With beer and clothes and spare and chairs, its gonna be a tight squeeze!!!
 
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by KTsMom
I just had my first service and got new brakes, yee-haw!! I have a little more chrome coming and the 3rd brake light pulsar. That should be it. The exciting thing will be packing the convertible...With beer and clothes and spare and chairs, its gonna be a tight squeeze!!!
Chicken... ditch the spare and load more beer.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 09:40 PM
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I had my motor mounts powder coated and my intercooler cover powder coated to match!!

 
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 05:37 AM
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Same tires I just got, and I have to agree, they are the bomb!
I agree too. Almost a year on them and still awesome tires!
 
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 06:07 PM
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This Friday, we are removing the resenator from the exhaust and installing a B&M SSK. I want more burble/pop and am hoping this will help.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Drillslinger
Do new wheels count?



I'll also be adding an Aux Input and MCAW circuit this weekend
Hey there twin!!! Looks like we've both been busy with some you-i-fi-cations since we saw each other last!!! Can't wait to see ya'll at the dragon!!!
 
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 07:14 PM
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We'll definately keep an eye out for y'all

I'm STILL playing around with stuff For instance, I didn't think the std lights would be quite enough for the Midnight run, so I went from this...

Low Beams and Fogs (Crappy pic):



To this...




By adding this...

 

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