**** is over to the left of the steering wheel. However, I have not rehooked up the ****, so it's on heat presently and not A/C. I'm lazy, it's been like that for nearly 2 years now.

 

New pics coming in a sec.

 

Just picked up my new decal from our clubs decal man (he is also a club member and drives a nice xB). Sorry it's a little dirty...








A Work In Progress

 

What a POS.

Also, you should have the exhaust ports covered up.

 

^^LOL....

Good call. Probably should plug up the exhaust ports on the new motor sitting on that lift. Old motor...not so much worried about.

 

Travis? Outside of the FI section? I think this has to be a first. It looks like you have a lot in store for us, I'll definitely be keeping an eye on this thread.

What are your plans for suspension?

 

Hehee...rare I know right.

Suspension is still up in the air presently. I know the Energy suspension main bushing set is a must have. I am presently just running H-tech springs, so that's got to go. I will be going with the Progress Rear sway bar. Front sway bar will be disconnected (taking notes from PTuning and World Racing when they ran at the events. No front Sway bar was used in either of their vehicles).

Since this is coming out of my own pocket, I might have to tone down my choice in coilovers (JIC's = $2k), and run something like the Tein Basics coils just for this season. Since I'm getting my feet wet an all and running Street class, I don't have to be 100% serious and try to make podium finishes at the events. Besides I fear of running low on funds by the time the event gets here. And the MAIN objective is to get my PTuning kit. PTuning has been very supportive in my efforts as well.

And I don't know if you guys saw this or not yet...but MrC from PTuning just posted a pic of their production manifold. All I got to say is.......You have seen the rest, now move over for the BEST!




The only other manifold I ever seen look that good for the tC was the Full Race one. God it just brings a tear to my eye.

 

I'm working on the air/brake ducts right now. Lets hope I don't MONKEY this up, as they do not come with a template.

 

the exhaust flange on that thing is absolutely gorgeous. The welds are incredible too!

 

You won't even need Teins. They're overpriced IMO.

 

I need more than springs though. I am also looking into the Progress ones PTuning ran. MrC recommended Teins as well.

 

I'd say just go with Progress. They seem to offer the most for the $.

 

Ok, new pics.

My Make shift template




Finished

 

Let me tell you, it's pretty tricky to get those in.

 

Did you use a dremel to cut out the opening?

 

wow, i cant wait for the finished project. your car is ridiculous, especially being self-sponsored, mad props man!

 

Yeah, dremel. My saw blades kept breaking after they would get so hot. Had to run out and get a little bit that could stand up to the plastic. That and some goggles, cause little shards of plastic shooting in your eyes don't equal a good time.





Thanks man. Some of this stuff I have acquired over a few years.

 

Pics loook HAWT!

lol ^^

Love that wrinkle red valve cover. I'm waiting on my spare VC to arrive this coming week, so I can get to work on it.

 

^^ where did you order that from i want one just like that but i couldnt fine one anywhere?

 

x3