psmitty95's Build Thread *update 3/22* Warning: Lots of pics

psmitty95 · 04-07-2013, 10:33 PM

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I had to drill underneath and on the front of the lip as with downforce the edges of the lip were gouging the paint on my bumper as it moved up and down. I used black plastic bolts to attach to the front of the bumper, metal rusted quickly.

Shit that sucks... I really wanted to just have tape up front because if I want to take it off I want no holes or anything. I would've been fine drilling more on the bottom. Even with some 3m tape meant to hold 10 lb's you think it will still come off with downforce?

._. · 04-08-2013, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by psmitty95

Shit that sucks... I really wanted to just have tape up front because if I want to take it off I want no holes or anything. I would've been fine drilling more on the bottom. Even with some 3m tape meant to hold 10 lb's you think it will still come off with downforce?

It may be possible, however with the contour of the lip not matching that of the bumper 100% it may be difficult.

johnnyboi418 · 04-08-2013, 10:37 PM

pmed you about the full lip fitment and how i dealt with it

psmitty95 · 04-08-2013, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by johnnyboi418

pmed you about the full lip fitment and how i dealt with it

Didn't get PM yet but i'll keep my eye out for it. Thanks in advance for your help

psmitty95 · 06-02-2013, 03:53 PM

Little teaser of what's coming next week

myXero · 06-11-2013, 02:30 PM

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Little teaser of what's coming next week

Hi i'm from Germany and just want to tell that your car looks so amazing. Can you tell me where to bought the CF sword?

Tim603 · 06-11-2013, 02:38 PM

I love these threads showing detailed progress. Car looks great OP, huge difference from stock

psmitty95 · 06-11-2013, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by myXero

Hi i'm from Germany and just want to tell that your car looks so amazing. Can you tell me where to bought the CF sword?

Thanks man, I assume by sword you're talking about that splitter? If so it's a mode carbon M3 GTS splitter

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Originally Posted by Tim603

I love these threads showing detailed progress. Car looks great OP, huge difference from stock

Thanks man, some more updates coming this weekend

7daysaweek · 06-11-2013, 03:11 PM

Might have missed it in the thread somewhere but what cf wrap did you use on the interior and would you recommend it? How has it held up?

psmitty95 · 06-11-2013, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 7daysaweek

Might have missed it in the thread somewhere but what cf wrap did you use on the interior and would you recommend it? How has it held up?

I doubt I put it in here. I've been doing a bad job of listing all the mods as I go, mostly just doing pics. I have a full mod list saved on my computer which I should probably find somewhere in here to put. Anyways the wrap is 3m Dinoc matte vinyl and yes i'd recommend it. Has held up very well and still on the car today

nrrm1127 · 06-11-2013, 04:56 PM

Ah Pete you never fail to impress!

myXero · 06-12-2013, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by psmitty95

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Originally Posted by myXero

Hi i'm from Germany and just want to tell that your car looks so amazing. Can you tell me where to bought the CF sword?

Thanks man, I assume by sword you're talking about that splitter? If so it's a mode carbon M3 GTS splitter

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Originally Posted by Tim603

I love these threads showing detailed progress. Car looks great OP, huge difference from stock

Thanks man, some more updates coming this weekend

Ah ok

and where i can buy the Splitter?

psmitty95 · 06-12-2013, 01:43 PM

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Ah ok

and where i can buy the Splitter?

http://www.modecarbon.com

miringrains · 07-03-2013, 09:26 AM

Jesus christ, and here I am thinking I spend a lot on my car..

psmitty95 · 07-03-2013, 10:51 AM

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Jesus christ, and here I am thinking I spend a lot on my car..

hahahaha you don't even want to know what the total cost is... It hurts when I add it up

stashtrey · 08-12-2013, 08:01 PM

Really enjoyed looking at your build. I have done a fee things here and there bit didn't really document. Also haven't dropped as much coin as you. Really nice, tasteful mods.

How are you with the VRSF exhaust? I went with the PE and couldnt be happier. I recall you were somewhat of a tester? Any more scraping?

danniexi · 08-12-2013, 08:54 PM

i happen to see your car at MNC Performance while i was getting my walnut shell blasting + O2 sensors replaced.

your car looked awesome in person. very well done with the modifications!

psmith95 · 08-14-2013, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by stashtrey

Really enjoyed looking at your build. I have done a fee things here and there bit didn't really document. Also haven't dropped as much coin as you. Really nice, tasteful mods.

How are you with the VRSF exhaust? I went with the PE and couldnt be happier. I recall you were somewhat of a tester? Any more scraping?

Thanks man, definitely has been a long journey and a lot of money. Pretty happy with the VRSF exhaust. Love how it sounds and only complaint is how low it hangs. Unless I go extremely slow over speed bumps and take them completely diagonal, I will scrape the clamps. Do you have the PE with catless DP? I love how the PE sounds but heard it gets too raspy with DP's

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Originally Posted by danniexi

i happen to see your car at MNC Performance while i was getting my walnut shell blasting + O2 sensors replaced.

your car looked awesome in person. very well done with the modifications!

Thanks man! Why'd you get your o2's replaced? all 4? My car is there until the 24th for some diagnosing of issues i've having. I think they're also going to replace my rear o2's also

danniexi · 08-15-2013, 07:47 AM

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Thanks man! Why'd you get your o2's replaced? all 4? My car is there until the 24th for some diagnosing of issues i've having. I think they're also going to replace my rear o2's also

got the pre-cat O2s replaced... i kept getting fuel mixture codes (29E0/29E1) when cruising. i've tried everything but was told this was the only solution that was left.

your car is in good hands. the guys at MNC are awesome. there were other cars at the lot including M5s and M6s, but yours seemed most attractive to me. so well done with the modding. amazing taste!

psmith95 · 08-15-2013, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by danniexi

got the pre-cat O2s replaced... i kept getting fuel mixture codes (29E0/29E1) when cruising. i've tried everything but was told this was the only solution that was left.

your car is in good hands. the guys at MNC are awesome. there were other cars at the lot including M5s and M6s, but yours seemed most attractive to me. so well done with the modding. amazing taste!

Thanks again! Yea it's definitely in good hands I think. I'm pretty sure they already figured out my issue of loss of power (see vid below). Next u I was getting some rear o2 codes so they'll probably swap those. If all is good after that they're gonna install meth and throw it on the dyno

http://statigr.am/p/522493249191381924_55976505

bigdaddycane · 08-15-2013, 11:22 AM

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I'm pretty sure they already figured out my issue of loss of power (see vid below).

boost leak from the throttle body or diverter valves?

psmith95 · 08-15-2013, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by bigdaddycane

boost leak from the throttle body or diverter valves?

From the throttle body. I'm running the Tial BOV. They already ordered a new oring so we'll see if that fixes it I guess

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