Installed the NM torque arm insert last night and drove to work today with a big grin on my face!

Plan on getting the NM short shift adapter/cover next!

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installed new tie rods and ball joints yesterday, got to drive it and test it out today, made a noticeable difference, car is more forgiving over speed humps and steering it feels more solid, it doesnt make that "klunky" noise over speedhumps and bad roads anymore.

 

Treatment of Black Wow on all of the trim, fresh dose of Rain X on all of the glass. I'm doing further tweaking of my installation of Craven Speed's Universal Smartphone mount. Running USB power right up to the tachometer mount so we can interchange short cables that fit any phone models. It has been an expensive couple of weeks, new Yokohama tires and a new radiator from Way Motor Works.

 

Got my windows tinted, finally!

 

Admired the dent that some a-hole put in my front license plate...courtesy of a tow hook I suspect.

 

At least it was on the plate

 

Accentuating the positive....thanks! Lol

 

On my old Lancer, I made the mistake of parking behind a lifted truck with a tow hook and when I came back to my car, the truck was gone and my front bumper was pulled off the car and laying on the ground..unfortunately there were no witnesses, but my license plate was dented badly, the old bumper had a hole through it and even the chassis was dented a bit, so I'm certain it was the truck....never again after that

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I installed the Ian Culls auto up circuit as well as re-installed my XM Radio to clean up the wiring. I changed the cabin filter last Friday.

 

Do you find that the windows are much different after flaying?

 

Do u find claying the windows to make them look or feel much different? Always heard of doing them.

 

 

Changed my transmission fluid, replaced lower motor mount, and replaced my worn belt tensioner. I must say, I've done a lot of DIYs including my LCA bushings and the tensioner was by far the biggest PITA I've dealt with so far. Had a real b**** of a time getting a couple of the bolts off. And took a lot longer than I expected.
All done with enough time to take a little cruise. Can spring please start so I have some runs to go on instead of projects in my garage.

 

Nice! Beats my white block lettered one I installed last month.

LOVE the contrast and location. A+

 

Dang!!! I would have cried. I thought I would have been safe. Where my car is parked in the picture is where it happened. Guess somebody wasn't paying attention because there was ample space to do any kind of maneuver up there. Oh well....I guess I am fortunate is was only the plate, but now the dent is an eye sore

 

Put in some new taillights. They look alot like the factory ones, but they are lightly smoked and have LED brake/running lights.

 

Lookin' good...I really like those. Smoked, but not over done. Kudos!

 

I have already tinted the side markers to where I want them. Besides, I am getting ready to replace the fender flares. I bought a new smooth pre-primered set of fender flares to get painted along with my new DuelL AG body kit that is due sometime next montrh.

 

Just go to DMV and trade in the dented ones for new plates. It was free when I did it. = )

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installed more GT Mat!
now the whole rear has been done. managed to remove the quarter panels without removing the seats (this does require cutting the quarter panels some, then I dremel'ed out the cut to make it look nicer). still have to put the car back together. also did a good cleaning on those parts before i do!

its pretty amazing how Dirty the INSIDE of the car gets, behind the plastic!







also installed a new rear sunroof cover! $2 worth of black foam-core at walfart!

 

anyone know if this / these are the antennas for FM / AM? coming off my sirius amp? i removed my sirius antenna base, and now my FM reception is crap. still hot debates about "where" the antenna actually comes from / goes to / how to replace... (06 jcw with HK sound)

 

I have the same exact taillights and love them! Look so much better at night than the OEM ones.

 

Great stuff ! Makes huge -Db gains for premium sound enjoyment.

This shot looks like something from the Apollo Program. .


Thanks for the tech tip on the "no seat" removal

 

Where did you get that diffuser?! That thing looks bad, I need one for mine! Haha

 

Just got a brand new battery installed in my r53. The factory one lasted NINE years! Decided it was surely time for a change when I had the radio on at the carwash and It died . Then again when I was having my tie rods / ball joints replaced and the mechanic left the key in the "on" position for 10 mins. That battery powered many good trips. R.I.P