JCW The Making of MAKO
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What height do you have yours set at?...I have mine at 25" from ground to center wheel molding. I didn't want to go to low out of the gate, as I wanted to see if I had any problems with clearance before going lower. You look like you have yours pretty low. How do you like your ride quality compared to stock? and i assume it handles much better than stock...i hope:-)
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What height do you have yours set at?...I have mine at 25" from ground to center wheel molding. I didn't want to go to low out of the gate, as I wanted to see if I had any problems with clearance before going lower. You look like you have yours pretty low. How do you like your ride quality compared to stock? and i assume it handles much better than stock...i hope:-)
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Very nice. I like the color combo. And I like the OZ wheels.
Why the rush to get all this stuff installed? NAM peer pressure? Or what? That is what did me in. I totally blame this site for the way my car is today. No NAM and my car would probably be stock.
I am glad I took my time with my build out. Only took me 3 years.
Why the rush to get all this stuff installed? NAM peer pressure? Or what? That is what did me in. I totally blame this site for the way my car is today. No NAM and my car would probably be stock.
I am glad I took my time with my build out. Only took me 3 years.
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I got them from Suspension Source (Kris), had ordered the V2's but found out they were back ordered for a couple weeks. So I thought someone was telling me I didn't need V2's so long story short I got the V1's for around $1200. I know I could have gone for the ST's but I really wanted the higher quality materials on the V series.
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Thank you...I'm very happy with the colors. It's a small thing, but I think the OZ's will look much better with the center caps on and with a touch of red that I am having added to them.
I have been through this song and dance with adding mods. This is the first time I am doing so many things before I even drive the car, but I have justified it to myself . I figured since I haven't had a car for over a month, what's another week. So I just kept adding to the list and it got a little out of control but I feel I didn't get to "crazy". I understand the walking before you run and I did that with my S4, but I ultimately liked the end result of that car so I figured why not start a little earlier and enjoy it even longer the way it would ultimate be.
But to your point, without NAM I would have probably just dne wheels and suspension out of the gate. I take full responsibility for all the mods...no regrets. I will more then likely do Intercooler and meth before the summer hits.
This has been the longest week though...it's tough when the car is so close but I can't really get it my hands on it. Soon...very soon.
I have been through this song and dance with adding mods. This is the first time I am doing so many things before I even drive the car, but I have justified it to myself . I figured since I haven't had a car for over a month, what's another week. So I just kept adding to the list and it got a little out of control but I feel I didn't get to "crazy". I understand the walking before you run and I did that with my S4, but I ultimately liked the end result of that car so I figured why not start a little earlier and enjoy it even longer the way it would ultimate be.
But to your point, without NAM I would have probably just dne wheels and suspension out of the gate. I take full responsibility for all the mods...no regrets. I will more then likely do Intercooler and meth before the summer hits.
This has been the longest week though...it's tough when the car is so close but I can't really get it my hands on it. Soon...very soon.
Very nice. I like the color combo. And I like the OZ wheels.
Why the rush to get all this stuff installed? NAM peer pressure? Or what? That is what did me in. I totally blame this site for the way my car is today. No NAM and my car would probably be stock.
I am glad I took my time with my build out. Only took me 3 years.
Why the rush to get all this stuff installed? NAM peer pressure? Or what? That is what did me in. I totally blame this site for the way my car is today. No NAM and my car would probably be stock.
I am glad I took my time with my build out. Only took me 3 years.
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Thanks...I have yet to see it in person. I actually have not driven her one foot yet, although I did start her up
Don't you worry about pictures of MAKO, you will be sick of seeing my car Now speaking of pictures, what happened to pics of Habenero with her new stripes??
Don't you worry about pictures of MAKO, you will be sick of seeing my car Now speaking of pictures, what happened to pics of Habenero with her new stripes??
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Thank you, I will let you know in the next month or so once I get to push the tire a little.
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I finally was able to pick my car up today and actually drive it for 14 miles :-)
It was a fun 14 miles, the only thing I got to really play around with were the brakes. Let me tell you, they work very very well :-). I will have to tell you though, it was like a big tease. MAKO had a total of 6 miles when it was dropped at the shop and 11 miles (Jerry had to drive it down the street to get it aligned) when i picked her up this morning to take her to the detail shop. Now I have to wait until Friday to pick her up for good. It's going to be another long couple days.
Took a quick shot before I drove her for the 1st time. It was great little drive, especially with the CravenSpeed SS (set at shortest throw). I can't wait till she is all cleaned up and has her new accessories.
It was a fun 14 miles, the only thing I got to really play around with were the brakes. Let me tell you, they work very very well :-). I will have to tell you though, it was like a big tease. MAKO had a total of 6 miles when it was dropped at the shop and 11 miles (Jerry had to drive it down the street to get it aligned) when i picked her up this morning to take her to the detail shop. Now I have to wait until Friday to pick her up for good. It's going to be another long couple days.
Took a quick shot before I drove her for the 1st time. It was great little drive, especially with the CravenSpeed SS (set at shortest throw). I can't wait till she is all cleaned up and has her new accessories.
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Thanks MINIGEZR,
You will be happy with the coilovers, it was short drive but I really like the feel of them. Not bouncy at all, just very tight....its just what I wanted.
You will be happy with the coilovers, it was short drive but I really like the feel of them. Not bouncy at all, just very tight....its just what I wanted.
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It sucks even worse since I got a tease in the car today.
She is getting:
full detail
full front/full hood,mirrors, behind door handle, door guards w/ 3M clear bra
20% tint on side and rear and 50% windsheild
custom dual sport stripes running full length of car
"OZ Racing" on Center Caps painted Chili Red
..and then she is all mine
She is getting:
full detail
full front/full hood,mirrors, behind door handle, door guards w/ 3M clear bra
20% tint on side and rear and 50% windsheild
custom dual sport stripes running full length of car
"OZ Racing" on Center Caps painted Chili Red
..and then she is all mine
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At this point I think it is just plan stupidity. The car is being worked on only about a block from my office which makes it even worse. I have gone by there a handful of times already in the last couple days. I saw her this afternoon with the tint applied all around and I have to say it looked awesome...it makes the roof and the body contrast much more pronounced....no I didn't take a picture as they were several people working on the car at that time. I know in the end it will be worth it but it is getting difficult now. The guy heading up all the items said he would try to get it to me by noon tomorrow...but as hard as it was to say.. I told him he needed to get it done right so take the time that he needed .
I am hoping to get in my garage by tomorrow night.
I am hoping to get in my garage by tomorrow night.
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I finally was able to pick my car up today and actually drive it for 14 miles :-)
It was a fun 14 miles, the only thing I got to really play around with were the brakes. Let me tell you, they work very very well :-). I will have to tell you though, it was like a big tease. MAKO had a total of 6 miles when it was dropped at the shop and 11 miles (Jerry had to drive it down the street to get it aligned) when i picked her up this morning to take her to the detail shop. Now I have to wait until Friday to pick her up for good. It's going to be another long couple days.
It was a fun 14 miles, the only thing I got to really play around with were the brakes. Let me tell you, they work very very well :-). I will have to tell you though, it was like a big tease. MAKO had a total of 6 miles when it was dropped at the shop and 11 miles (Jerry had to drive it down the street to get it aligned) when i picked her up this morning to take her to the detail shop. Now I have to wait until Friday to pick her up for good. It's going to be another long couple days.
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At this point I think it is just plan stupidity. The car is being worked on only about a block from my office which makes it even worse. I have gone by there a handful of times already in the last couple days. I saw her this afternoon with the tint applied all around and I have to say it looked awesome...it makes the roof and the body contrast much more pronounced....no I didn't take a picture as they were several people working on the car at that time. I know in the end it will be worth it but it is getting difficult now. The guy heading up all the items said he would try to get it to me by noon tomorrow...but as hard as it was to say.. I told him he needed to get it done right so take the time that he needed .
I am hoping to get in my garage by tomorrow night.
I am hoping to get in my garage by tomorrow night.
-Clint