My Ultimate 98 coupe-JDM STI ver.8 CF lightweight
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Installed the S202 spoiler and the SS STI door sill trim pieces, They both look really good. I'm going to pick up and install the Smoked JDM tails and corners in the morning, I'll take some new pictures. I may install the rear diffuser too, just kinda lazy to get under the car. 
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Sold my old Brembo setup, still need to sell the 5X100 2-pc Brembo rotors, then I'll have enough $$$ to get the front lip and side skirts. Here's a few pictures I took before the sun went down, I'm going to try and install the diffuser sometime this week. The rear turn signal bulbs only look blue, they flash amber.
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ah dude that wing and those tails totally bring it together. the car is looking awesome, side skirts and a front lip would totally finish it off
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I know, I really want them, need to get the funds. It's also gonna take about 4-5 weeks to get them made, they're made-to-order.
Installed the rear diffuser today, it covers the rear diff cover logo, But it really helps clean up the underside rear of the car.
Installed the rear diffuser today, it covers the rear diff cover logo, But it really helps clean up the underside rear of the car.
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So plans have changed slightly. Next mod is a PWR radiator, gonna pick it up after I get the $$$ for the Brembos next weekend. Trey @ Bakemono-Imports is going to have a set of JDM rear brembo calipers powdercoated red and trade me for my goldies! 
Debating on either putting a small white 'STI' (Like the RA-R) or a 'Brembo' on the rear calipers. Also going to Get a CF Burn-up replica front lip. Then I'm going to order the real Burn-up side skirts in a month or so. Need to get some new front swaybar endlinks too.
Debating on either putting a small white 'STI' (Like the RA-R) or a 'Brembo' on the rear calipers. Also going to Get a CF Burn-up replica front lip. Then I'm going to order the real Burn-up side skirts in a month or so. Need to get some new front swaybar endlinks too.
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/\ Thanks!
I've been doing some thinking, and I've decided to get some stock RS sideskirts and have them colormatched. I just wouldn't feel comfortable if I messed up an uber expensive, hard-to-get JDM sideskirt, it's easier to fix/replace down the road if I keep it simple. With the Extra $$$, I'm going to get a quicker steering column. In a few weeks, I should have the Red rear calipers, and after that, the CF front lip. Then the exterior is just about done! I have the EDFC dialed in, ride is smooth as glass with the new aero parts installed, they actually made a noticeable difference. I may make a front splitter some time after I get on the track. Going to get a pair of Kartboy front endlinks, and get the a new alignment in the next week or so. Need to get some quality roll cage padding too. Should be ready for some DE-1 NASA action at PIR in April. Looking forward to some track time. Going to run 1.1 Bar for now, so I can focus on getting the feel for the suspension at speed on the track, make sure I'm ready to turn up the wick and crank da' boost!
I've been doing some thinking, and I've decided to get some stock RS sideskirts and have them colormatched. I just wouldn't feel comfortable if I messed up an uber expensive, hard-to-get JDM sideskirt, it's easier to fix/replace down the road if I keep it simple. With the Extra $$$, I'm going to get a quicker steering column.
In a few weeks, I should have the Red rear calipers, and after that, the CF front lip. Then the exterior is just about done! I have the EDFC dialed in, ride is smooth as glass with the new aero parts installed, they actually made a noticeable difference. I may make a front splitter some time after I get on the track. Going to get a pair of Kartboy front endlinks, and get the a new alignment in the next week or so. Need to get some quality roll cage padding too. Should be ready for some DE-1 NASA action at PIR in April. Looking forward to some track time. Going to run 1.1 Bar for now, so I can focus on getting the feel for the suspension at speed on the track, make sure I'm ready to turn up the wick and crank da' boost!
