3 days with the car and it started (my build thread)

[Hulty]

Kraken - LOVE THE CAR!! Falling down the rabbit hole, just like me!!

Question - How do you post your pics like that, I'm new and I am yet to figure that out. My pics are going on as attachments and I hate it that way because then people have to log in just to see. Can you advise? - Thanks.

 

[Hulty]

I paid $204 delivered. That's the full kit with bezels, switch, etc. List is like $295. Then you have to know a good tech that won't charge for the computer flash that's required after install, otherwise I've heard that can get kinda pricey.

 

[krakenredbeard]

Kracken - LOVE THE CAR!! Falling down the rabbit hole, just like me!!

Question - How do you post your pics like that, I'm new and I am yet to figure that out. My pics are going on as attachments and I hate it that way because then people have to log in just to see. Can you advise? - Thanks.

It's what's called bb code or bulletin board code. Use imgur.com upload your picture then click the picture at the top left there is a drop down menu switch it to bbcode and it will produce a link to the left. With a

copy it and paste into your thread.

 

[krakenredbeard]

Exhaust installed. Hard charge and silicone charge installed. Forged bov installed. Trifecta full tune before data log.

Whoa holy crap Rosie really is a bitch now lol. Amazing the different!

Updated op to reflect pictures! I'll try and get videos of the exhaust and bov soon.

Also wanted to updated that the diverter could work with some modification. But I'm not going to rip something new up maybe DDM will make one for the rs it's a really nice piece.

 

[Conner06]

I've found the regular fogs for 204 or so I would love to trade for your rs fogs. And would love to get your wheels if your getting new ones

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[krakenredbeard]

I've found the regular fogs for 204 or so I would love to trade for your rs fogs. And would love to get your wheels if your getting new ones

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The fogs are actually starting to grow on me so I'm not sure I'm switching them out now. I'm just gonna see where i go from here. Wheels I will be keeping for winter wheels more than likely. Not to mention they are damaged from some ahole that wanted my center caps for some reason although he didn't get them. It's not terrible but still frustrating when I keep my stuff nice.

I think next will be suspension. Can't decided between the sway or the brace I'm leaning more towards the brace.

I also want pedders coil overs probably first of next year. Wheels and tires for sure.

From now on through rest of year will likely be minor cosmetics. I'm going full led interior and out. Changing out the hi and low and fogs for better lighting (not led) no hids till the drl situation is figured out if ever...




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[Hulty]

I'm loving everything I'm seeing in your RS, I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one who's credit card is on fire from the rapid succession of mods!!

I too am struggling with the decision on springs. Clearly I'd prefer coils anytime but I'm still just a rookie who's looking to have some fun for right now and the coils are a pretty penny vs springs. Plus I have a need that you don't, a rear disc conversion, so that's the extra $400 that would've helped towards coils. I'd love to know your thoughts on each spring offered, pros/cons, etc. I'm finding that springs have so much contradictory info out there that I'm completely undecided.

Also, what was your thought process on the BOV?

How labor intensive, other than front removal, was the silicone hose kit?

Keep it up brother, it's fun to watch!!


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[krakenredbeard]

Front bumper was sorta a pain in the ass IMO other on here will say it's not that bad. We removed both front wheels both wheel wells to gain access to the front fender tabs that release it. Plus the splash guard underneath. The tabs in each wheel well are kinda pain to release IMO.

Once it's off you have access to all sorts of cool stuff.

As far as the silicone hose kit you'll need a dremmel to modify the end caps on the Intercooler there are two nipples that need to be removed. Basically we dremmel them off and sanded it down some. Also you'll need the dremmel to remove the stock hose clamps as they are not a screw off type like after market ones.

As far as springs go I've always done springs. Good brands are h&r eibach vogtland. For this car I want full adjustability so I'm going coils.

Specific springs to this car. The b&g doesn't seem to lower enough for my taste the eibachs look good with the right wheel and tire setup. The kspeed springs look terrible on some and awesome on others which means terrible variations between different sets or even between the springs in one set.

Some people will swear by them but it's in black and white. If you read what people have said about them and how much they dropped etc.

The blow off valve after hearing it in videos was a no brainer. I have no idea how some of the guys got to it without the bumper off they would have to have way smaller hands and arms than me lol bumper was off already so wasn't too terrible hardest screw was the one on top. And the forge bov sounds much better in person.




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[krakenredbeard]

added a new video where i was testing out this dash cam my dad got me for christmas. I need to do this again with my Midland XTC 720 volume would probably be better video quality def would... just trying to decide if i could use this for a different angle on videos etc...

don't know that i want to fork out for a go pro... lol

 

[krakenredbeard]

Ordered:

Full super bright LED conversion inside and out with the exception of hi and low and fogs

Phillips hir hi beams
Phillips vision plus low beams
Putco jet yellow fogs

Also painting the calipers red pictures coming soon.


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[Conner06]

What made you go with those fogs?

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[krakenredbeard]

You mean bulbs? Or color?


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[Conner06]

The putco I've been looking around for fogs I just don't know the best fogs to get I have the Sylvania ultras but I still want something brighter I'm thinking piaa bulbs of some sirt sort

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[krakenredbeard]

I wanted yellow fogs as far as a friend of mine knew was only h8 company other than Nokia that made yellow fogs.


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[Conner06]

O ok that narrows it down

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[SouthFLSonic]

I have the PIAA yellow fog lights in my Sonic and they are great and bright as I need. Check out the pic of them in my build thread if you want to see how the output is.

 

[SouthFLSonic]

Just fogs on:

Fogs and low beam:

Face shot of fogs and low beams:

 

[Conner06]

Sweet thx both you guys first I gotta order the fogs and get them installed I want them to throw in the bulbs when they install them

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[Conner06]

Those low beams look way better than my Sylvania ultras

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[SouthFLSonic]

Those low beams look way better than my Sylvania ultras

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Phillips Crystal Vision Ultra in the high and low beams and they are white and bright. The Highs are SUPER bright and always get the attention of the Ahole driving with his highs on when I flash him.