[fullerton]

Originally Posted by T3h_Clap

I wouldn't suggest Muteki lugs.

the keys are very fragile and I have seen the ends of them bend from being dropped.

if you're going to stick with Muteki make sure to order a spare key.

i will have a spare, since i ordered two sets.

[fullerton]

Originally Posted by T3h_Clap

I wouldn't suggest Muteki lugs.

the keys are very fragile and I have seen the ends of them bend from being dropped.

if you're going to stick with Muteki make sure to order a spare key.

where would one order a spare key? wonder if i can get a couple new lugs. I only need 3 or 4.

[T3h_Clap]

you can't order individual lugs usually. the higher end lugs you can buy in packs of 4, but then again those generally cost $25 or so for 4 vs. $30 or so for 20.

I'll be ordering another set of Kyokugens, along with some backup Gorilla Lugs and either P.Kics or Trust.

welcome to the world of ben hur style wheel studs

[nandanrp]

Time to get some threaded blade attachments...

[fullerton]

Watch out nan- i'll scratch your paint with my lugs.

[spazegun2213]

ooooohhh i like extended lugs....

now its time to run spacers

[fullerton]

Originally Posted by spazegun2213

ooooohhh i like extended lugs....

now its time to run spacers

i'd rather save my cash for fatty wheels/tires. i want some 17x9.5's.

[MKTURBO]

ben you could run the spinners i got in the garage right now......

[fullerton]

I picked up the TiC Hose Package because I was blowing off my stock hose at the turbo to IC connection.

The right angle hose comes from Samco a bit too long on the hose to IC side. I trimmed it twice to get my eBay TMIC to fit correctly. All said, I took off about 1/2". I am not sure if stock TMICs require this trimming, but my guess is they do. If you don't trim it, the hose that connects the IC to the TB will seem too short.

With the trivial trimming (EASY with a sharp utility knife) I must say I am very impressed with this TiC package. Those Samco hoses are top notch and TiC's clamps can not be beat. The are wide and tough. They're not going to bend and rip like the stockers either.

A few shots of the TiC Hose Package:



and the two trimmed pieces:


Get your own!

[fullerton]

for comparison- here is what the stock setup looked like.

Can you say CHEAP?

[fullerton]

Here's a nice shot from a recent Chicago meet:



The only AW FTW!

[livematrix182]

Hey Fullerton, i have a question for you...i was looking over your journal and noticed your vent shades over the windows. I have been wanting to do this myself, but not sure which ones to use. What did you use, and with how are they, does it cause any problems when you open the rear doors?

[MKTURBO]

those are the jdm rainguards.....you can purchase them at many retailers, but usually the only one who have them instock at good pricing is edo performance

[BillFromTR]

Nice ride, love the AW/Gold! So whats next?

[fullerton]

Originally Posted by livematrix182

Hey Fullerton, i have a question for you...i was looking over your journal and noticed your vent shades over the windows. I have been wanting to do this myself, but not sure which ones to use. What did you use, and with how are they, does it cause any problems when you open the rear doors?

MK is correct.

Originally Posted by BillFromTR

Nice ride, love the AW/Gold! So whats next?

Many things could be next, but I have a baby on the way so things are definitely on hold.

I'd love to get:
Faster Steering Rack (Q-Rack)
The Fabled TiC Subframe
9.5" Wheels with 255 or 265 Tires (New WIDE RE070's?)
A few more bolt ons for power (exhaust manifold, turbo inlet, TGV deletes, Fuel Pump, Injectors...)
Fuel Pressure, Oil Pressure & Oil Temp Gauges


But most likely my car money will go towards HPDEs this summer and that is it. So it goes.