OctaneGuy's Flik Bullets Reincarnated
#53
Sorry for the grainy pix. I'll take better ones tomorrow when I've got my Megans and during the daylight.
Some notes:
I left the center caps off on this until I figure out what I'm going to do.
My orange calipers really stand out now--I'll be painting them red, lol.
The chrome lugbolts also stand out--think it's time for black lug bolts, although I do like the contrast. I don't like it when everything is black and loses the details.
I agree about the valve stems, they needs to be black.
![](http://www.showcardetailing.com/linkedpix/DSC_7560.jpg)
![](http://www.showcardetailing.com/linkedpix/DSC_7564.jpg)
![](http://www.showcardetailing.com/linkedpix/DSC_7565.jpg)
Some notes:
I left the center caps off on this until I figure out what I'm going to do.
My orange calipers really stand out now--I'll be painting them red, lol.
The chrome lugbolts also stand out--think it's time for black lug bolts, although I do like the contrast. I don't like it when everything is black and loses the details.
I agree about the valve stems, they needs to be black.
![](http://www.showcardetailing.com/linkedpix/DSC_7560.jpg)
![](http://www.showcardetailing.com/linkedpix/DSC_7564.jpg)
![](http://www.showcardetailing.com/linkedpix/DSC_7565.jpg)
![](http://www.showcardetailing.com/linkedpix/DSC_7566.jpg)
#54
Just drove 47 miles tonight and loved it! The Nittos are sticky, stable, and comfortable. Much better than the Azenis on my 15's, lol, and much better than the Ziex512's I had on these 17's before switching to Nittos. Course this is my first set of 215's, but I love how they look on my wheels--the 205's looked stretched, but in conjunction with the IE fixed camber plates, it goes wherever you point it without any fuss, lol. Couldn't be happier. I wonder if it's going to get much better with the Megans, lol. Guess I'll find out tomorrow. Will have to do an alignment before AMVIV too.
#58
The FSD's and H&R Greens have done great, but yeah I'm looking to even up the gap on the front a bit. The ride comfort with the Nittos' has gone up too, so I'm pleased. Not sure if I'll have the Megans before AMVIV though--a shipping snafu delayed the shipping by a day..I'm here at MiniCorsa right now--hard to leave my shop for a day you know???? I'm hoping they will show up today though--would love to have them in time.
Not for long though once I tint them, lol
#60
Thanks!!!!
![](http://www.showcardetailing.com/linkedpix/DSC_7567.jpg)
So as I said earlier I'm at Danny's shop MINICorsa and working from my laptop. Hmm, only 2.5hrs of battery life left.
My Megan coilovers just arrived by UPS. Woohooo!!!!
![](http://www.showcardetailing.com/linkedpix/DSC_7578.jpg)
![](http://www.showcardetailing.com/linkedpix/DSC_7579.jpg)
But before those can get installed, I'm having some mods done first as well as fixing my coolant leak.
![](http://www.showcardetailing.com/linkedpix/DSC_7567.jpg)
So as I said earlier I'm at Danny's shop MINICorsa and working from my laptop. Hmm, only 2.5hrs of battery life left.
My Megan coilovers just arrived by UPS. Woohooo!!!!
![](http://www.showcardetailing.com/linkedpix/DSC_7578.jpg)
![](http://www.showcardetailing.com/linkedpix/DSC_7579.jpg)
But before those can get installed, I'm having some mods done first as well as fixing my coolant leak.
![](http://www.showcardetailing.com/linkedpix/DSC_7574.jpg)
#61
#63
#65
Thanks!! Got a lot more "red" coming--S side grill vents, brake calipers, tinting of reflectors and tail lights, and interior rings,and various more blackout bits. Once those are done and installed, it will really flow together--right now it still feels like hodge podge to me. lol
#69
Thanks guys!!
I'd say that he is very focused!
We did cockpit specialty faces in speedo and tach. Fortunately I already had the dash and ring pieces removed, so the job went a bit faster and easier.
oil/filter change
replaced power steering fan
replaced coolant/sensor gaskets??? to fix leaking coolant
regreased existing rear sway bar
replaced spark plugs
replaced intercooler tubes/horns (that was the biggest and primary job)
installed Megan coilovers, adjusted 3 times for ride height.
I'd say that he is very focused!
We did cockpit specialty faces in speedo and tach. Fortunately I already had the dash and ring pieces removed, so the job went a bit faster and easier.
oil/filter change
replaced power steering fan
replaced coolant/sensor gaskets??? to fix leaking coolant
regreased existing rear sway bar
replaced spark plugs
replaced intercooler tubes/horns (that was the biggest and primary job)
installed Megan coilovers, adjusted 3 times for ride height.
#70
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: SoCaL (Agoura Hills)
Posts: 3,902
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Danny's definitely lightening quick. I actually arrived today just as you guys were finishing up (In the blue shirt
). Your car is pretty awesome in person
. Very well laid out. I didn't realize until after you left who you were or I would have said hello
.
Once I get a few things fixed (Body work) I have to have you detail my car
.
![LOL](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/images/smilies/lol.gif)
![Thumbs Up](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/images/smilies/thumb-up.gif)
![Sly](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/images/smilies/sly.gif)
Once I get a few things fixed (Body work) I have to have you detail my car
![Thumbs Up](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/images/smilies/thumb-up.gif)
#71
Ohhhhh, so you're "Nick", lol. Haha, I had no idea either. I was exhausted watching Danny all morning long, lol, and had to make it back for my next appointment for all the electrical work.
It's cool, we'll meet up again soon--AMVIV, MOTD, lol. =)
Richard
It's cool, we'll meet up again soon--AMVIV, MOTD, lol. =)
Richard
Danny's definitely lightening quick. I actually arrived today just as you guys were finishing up (In the blue shirt
). Your car is pretty awesome in person
. Very well laid out. I didn't realize until after you left who you were or I would have said hello
.
Once I get a few things fixed (Body work) I have to have you detail my car
.
![LOL](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/images/smilies/lol.gif)
![Thumbs Up](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/images/smilies/thumb-up.gif)
![Sly](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/images/smilies/sly.gif)
Once I get a few things fixed (Body work) I have to have you detail my car
![Thumbs Up](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/images/smilies/thumb-up.gif)
#73
#74
I've thought about it, but since I like the occasional autocross, I have an alternate set of 15" wheels, and I would need to make sure that my existing wheels would clear the BBK. Also I realize that the BBK's would be purely bling. I don't have any stopping issues--whether in the canyons or on the autox track, lol. I realize that a BBK gives enhanced repeatability for stopping, not necessarily shorter stopping distance....but I'm sure one day a BBK will be in my future.
But right now, I've maxed out my budget, lol..spent over $3K in the past couple of days.
Richard
But right now, I've maxed out my budget, lol..spent over $3K in the past couple of days.
Richard