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lol, trying to save money. maybe im starting to grow up and thinking about my future a little. rather than having a nicer car now. the gc8 does the job.
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also it has a bit of shudder usually when down gearing without rev matchin. Thinking its possibly engine or gearbox mounts??
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Looks like the previous owner installed factory intercooler switches next to the steering wheel. If he didnt skimp on those switches I would suggest he has not skimped to many other places.

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HAVENT BEEN WORKING FOR THE LAST WEEK, SPENT A LOT OF TIME IN THE GARAGE, HERE IS THE PROGRESS:

PAINTING CALIPERS





INSTALLING KING SPRINGS SUPER SUPER LOW


LOWERED


POD FILTER ARRIVED



ULTREX DELIVERY ARRIVED ( FRONT LIP, BIG SCOOP, FOG LIGHT COVERS)



PICKED UP A POWER FC



PICKED UP CLEAR INDICATORS


COLD AIR INTAKE INSTALLED, FRONT BUMPER REMOVED FOR PAINT



NEW BATTERY CLAMP, AND PAINTED OVER RUST UNDER THE BATTERY



GENUINE ENKEI STI RIMS, 18X7.5+55, WITH BRAND NEW TYRES



ALL CLEANED UP



STI DURACON 5 SPEED GEAR KNOB



BOOT LID REMOVED TO INSTALL DYNAMAT, DEBADGE, FILL HOLES AND REPAINT



3RD BRAKE LIGHT RELOCATION, AND START OF STEREO INSTALL



STEREO GOODIES READY TO INSTALL



PARTS BACK FROM PAINT





REMOVED TD04 READY TO INSTALL TD05-20G



EXHAUST REMOVED TO PAINT OVER RUST



FINDING OUT YOU ALREADY HAVE WHITELINE FRONT AND REAR SWAY BARS… WINNING



HID KIT READY TO INSTALL



EXHAUST PAINTED BRIGHT BLUE LIKE A BOSS





FRONT END STARTING TO BE PUT BACK TOGETHER



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Lots of work done already, nice. Lol at blue exhaust.
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Nothing but love for those rims. Should look sweet on. Post pics ASAP.
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As above, fucking love those rims. Nice work getting all that done in a week. Not sure I'd be feeling too confident about balancing a freshly painted bumper on a wire clothes horse though

That baby blue exhaust would look magic with huggy's pink rims.
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nice progress Rhys! Looking forward to seeing those rims on.
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