2018 1.4 manual build thread

[Nataphen]

I’m going to be able to install stuff for a month straight and still not be done.


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[ScarabEpic22]

I'm the same way lol, I'm a parts hoarder then it's a mad dash over a weekend to slam as much on as I can. Then come back a while later and repeat.

 

[Nataphen]

My hoarding isn’t by choice. Car still isn’t here.


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[Nataphen]

It’s here!!!
I named this car Fable. I don’t usually name my cars, but I had to name this one.

Funny thing is I can’t pick it up yet, because I have the Miata down. Have to finish it and bring it back home tonight to trade for the loaner.

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[18SonicHatch]

It’s here!!!
I named this car Fable. I don’t usually name my cars, but I had to name this one.

Funny thing is I can’t pick it up yet, because I have the Miata down. Have to finish it and bring it back home tonight to trade for the loaner.

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It looks great! I’m excited to see the progress. Maybe that will finally get me ordering some parts for mine.


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[Nataphen]

Fable finally rests in my driveway. Tomorrow, the beginning of install-a-palooza. I’ll start off small until I get some break-in and shakedown miles on it.

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[sonic-image]

Fable finally rests in my driveway. Tomorrow, the beginning of install-a-palooza. I’ll start off small until I get some break-in and shakedown miles on it.

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finally i have a twin!!!!


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[Nataphen]

Day 2 of ownership is complete.

Can’t have that stock antenna, or the car looks like a remote controlled mouse.

The stock front bumper cover attaches in a horrible way if you’re ever going to take it off. It almost always breaks, so I fixed that permanently. I drilled out the OEM rivets, cut a notch behind the rivet locations, knocked down the edges with a file, squirted it with some Zero Rust, installed some u-nuts into the brackets, and attached them from the inside with some 7mm head screws. Now, I can unbolt the bumper cover instead of ripping it off.

Stock rivets.

Access notch cut.

U-nuts installed.

7mm head screws used.

Reattached loosely so that the bumper cover slides past.

One of the headlight bolts still holds the front of the bracket fairly tightly, but with these new screws loosened, the bracket has enough play to slide the bumper in and out easily. No more broken tabs!

Gauges.

Winter mats swapped in, and a shot of my neato racecar pedals.

Colder plugs for when I go forward with tuning.

Hood struts.

Tinted reflectors, headlights, and fog lights.

CAI installed.

I also made an interesting discovery. It seems that the 2019 comes with an ethanol sensor. My 2018 could not read alcohol percentage.

I sent my authorization code to BNR to start the tuning process, so I’ll have to ask him about what the deal is there. It would be weird for GM to start installing flex fuel sensors in them randomly when they’re still not considered a flex fuel vehicle, but maybe that’ll save some work on my end.


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[Nataphen]

No go on the factory installed flex fuel sensor. I put in a few gallons of E85, and it stayed at 9% even though the fuel trims shifted to compensate for the added E content. Still need to install a sensor after all.


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[Nataphen]

Taking measurements.

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[YouBeTailsIllBeSonic]

OOOOOH SNAP! THIS IS GONNA BE FREAKING DOPE

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[Tormach]

Taking measurements.

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that's going to look badass.. very nice choice and placement of the fender flares... now I really want to do that with mine, but the sedan is alittle tricky with the rear I think but doable.

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[Nataphen]

that's going to look badass.. very nice choice and placement of the fender flares... now I really want to do that with mine, but the sedan is alittle tricky with the rear I think but doable.

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I kinda feel your pain there. The rear isn’t going to be as easy to make look right on the hatch either.

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[Tormach]

I kinda feel your pain there. The rear isn’t going to be as easy to make look right on the hatch either.

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ugh, didn't realize the revised exterior model had that reveal line on the bottom... ugh

Still going to look good once you get it figured out.

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[Tormach]

question, what flares are those. I like them but would want a set that is smaller flare outward.

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[Nataphen]

They are Clinched muscle. These are the smallest size they come in the muscle line.


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[sonic-image]

I totally forgot what the car looked like with stock exhaust... :/


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[Nataphen]

I totally forgot what the car looked like with stock exhaust... :/


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All things in time. I’m trying to figure out how I want to set mine up with the cutout.


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[Nataphen]

ZZP lowering kit with Racer X endlinks this time around. Pretty much deja vu with a tiny twist. I must say though, these Premium trim wheels look a million times better, and I like the black car better than the gray.

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[YouBeTailsIllBeSonic]

Oh man you've got me salivating now.....I cant wait until spring! How much drop with the kit?

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