Return of the Samurai, *UPDATE* 03/13/14 A WHOLE MESS LOAD OF PICS!!!!!& Options

[Lil-Joe101]

Rather than leaving the heat exchanger silver and drawing unwanted attention to myself I decided to go for more of a modest look and stay true to factory settings.






Before Paint:


After Paint:


Another issue I had with the engine while I did swap was it came without an overflow tank for the top mount. So what did I do? I improvised Not to mention I figured it'd be best to order a new catch can as well this way for some odd reason there isnt any cross contamination with the old catch can from the old engine.










And here they are installed on the engine.



Here's also some random pics for everyone to enjoy.












And Lastly I figured Id give you guys a sneak peek at the new goodies coming soon. Im really excited and cant wait to see the results.
ENJOY!!!!!!

Two post spoiler with CF Riser Blocks awaiting repaint








Another set of JDM tails but with a little modification






And Lastly, The new Kenwood headunit with bluetooth





This post has been edited by Lil-Joe101: Mar 14, 2014 - 12:14 AM

[BonzaiCelica]

great stuff. one thing id suggest is painting the grills black and then putting a clear coat on them so they won't rust int he future...

i just think you should do that so the attention of the front bumper goes to the headlights and diffuser

[Lil-Joe101]

Definitely something to think about, thanks man.

[richee3]

The new wing is just so..... so..... stock!

[Lil-Joe101]

The new wing is just so..... so..... stock!

What would you suggest than richee? I'm always open for suggestions.

[yellowchinaman]

Im glad to see it coming together.

[richee3]

What would you suggest than richee? I'm always open for suggestions.

I don't have any suggestions, I just never figured you'd be the one to get a stock GT4 wing. It doesn't seem to fit you since you've always your car to be unlike anyone else's.

[Lil-Joe101]

You got me on that. I figured Id change it up and sometimes that means you have too change your mode of thinking sometimes. Looking at the car in its entirety its flow is off just a hair. Yes the color matching is good but it doesnt follow through and neither do it lines. For example I have a carbonfiber splitter but nowhere else outside do I have carbonfiber to equal it out thats where the riser blocks come in so now I have cf in the front and rear. I have chrome rims but again, nowhere else. hince the black rims w/machine lip, chome to equal out with the exhaust and the support rods of the splitter. And lastly like playr said the wing is heavy. Its to the point now that the hatch cant even support the weight even with new struts and we all know through research that the gt4 spoiler is in fact very funtional. There you are Richee now you got a chance to see how my head works. Now it get out lol.

Thanks Ray, I'll take more pics as soon as I can and some of the interior as well.

[Nemises]

You got me on that. I figured Id change it up and sometimes that means you have too change your mode of thinking sometimes. Looking at the car in its entirety its flow is off just a hair. Yes the color matching is good but it doesnt follow through and neither do it lines. For example I have a carbonfiber splitter but nowhere else outside do I have carbonfiber to equal it out thats where the riser blocks come in so now I have cf in the front and rear. I have chrome rims but again, nowhere else. hince the black rims w/machine lip, chome to equal out with the exhaust and the support rods of the splitter. And lastly like playr said the wing is heavy. Its to the point now that the hatch cant even support the weight even with new struts and we all know through research that the gt4 spoiler is in fact very funtional. There you are Richee now you got a chance to see how my head works. Now it get out lol.

Thanks Ray, I'll take more pics as soon as I can and some of the interior as well.

Amen

Nice job.

[richee3]

Regardless of which wing is on it, it's still one of the most unique cars on here and just in getting it imported into the States you've already put more work into it than most guys ever will. I'm sure you can't wait to get it back on the road.

[Lil-Joe101]

I really cant dude, it's been so long. She's gonna be an entirely different feeling car when I drive her.

[Box]

I really cant dude, it's been so long. She's gonna be an entirely different feeling car when I drive her.

So you could say, she'll feel like the first time?

This post has been edited by Box: Mar 26, 2014 - 7:52 PM

[Lil-Joe101]

that and now she's boosted with now f and r sway bars and a new set of coilovers

[RabidTRD]

I feel like the TRD spoiler would match the body kit more.

[Box]

I feel like the TRD spoiler would match the body kit more.

That or the Hiro? if it's the one I'm thinking of.

[Lil-Joe101]

I think the gt4 spoiler is gonna be one of those things that have to grow on us. And once its fully grown we'll find it difficult to see the car without it.

[cheela]

What would you suggest than richee? I'm always open for suggestions.

I don't have any suggestions, I just never figured you'd be the one to get a stock GT4 wing. It doesn't seem to fit you since you've always your car to be unlike anyone else's.

^ THIS totally.

but hey, the thing about that is, you can always change it back or to whatever else you might want to.
either way, it's gonna look great.

[Box]

Or maybe no spoiler at all. DUN DUNNN DUUUNNN.

[Lil-Joe101]

You know, Ive actually thought about that too. Does any know how well clear coat will cover and seal carbon vinyl? Granted Im not one for cheaping out on carbon fiber as Ray knows but Id like to have my rear diffuser a cabon material and Varis doesnt make it for the kit I have. I know clear coat is a urethane based compound so I figured it would cover a seal quite nicely giving the vinyle that cleared carbon look. Reason Im asking to equal out the carbon from the front splitter to the back with the diffuser.

[Box]

Just make sure the clear coat is compatible with vinyl/plastics etc... There's more than just urethane clear; there's acrylic, lacquer, enamel, etc....