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Old 11-30-2007, 09:25 AM   #676
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So in those last couple pics above what shroud/projector is that?
s2000? or TSX?

If it's s2000 that has just sold me!

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Old 11-30-2007, 09:53 AM   #677
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So in those last couple pics above what shroud/projector is that?
s2000? or TSX?

If it's s2000 that has just sold me!

-Nigel
Yes the setup consists of the following...

- STi Stock 2005 Housings with stock ballasts and wiring
- S2000 Projectors
- E46 M3 Shrouds 2 tone painted silver/black
- Stock Painted 2005 housings
- D2S bulbs
- CCFL Angel Eyes

Caesar is the man and his work is top notch. The quality is reflected in the price, but the parts are not cheap either. With that said, I would not go anywhere else but him for any of my lighting needs.

Stephen

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Old 12-10-2007, 11:42 AM   #678
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This thread needs more Cowbell.........................and you need to get your shiznit installed!!! And don't give me that APPLE is taking all your time......
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Old 12-10-2007, 11:48 AM   #679
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This thread needs more Cowbell.........................and you need to get your shiznit installed!!! And don't give me that APPLE is taking all your time......
Its funny you say that, because I was just about to call you about hanging out tomorrow night...and about the 21st in the city for the tree.
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Old 12-10-2007, 11:53 AM   #680
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^AHHAHAA, tomorrow I am free. The 21st sounds good, Margie wanted to go this upcoming Saturday, but we can def just do it on the 21st. Call my cell, the office isn't busy anymore!
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Old 12-10-2007, 04:15 PM   #681
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looks good...
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Old 12-15-2007, 02:46 PM   #682
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Steve hooked me up BIG TIME on a Mac Book & a pile of accessories, thanks again brother!
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Old 12-15-2007, 03:28 PM   #683
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where did you get your new housings from? i need some
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Old 12-15-2007, 04:58 PM   #684
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Nice steve. I'm going to do the same thing probably.
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Old 12-15-2007, 05:14 PM   #685
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wow....amazing!
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Old 12-17-2007, 05:56 AM   #686
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He bought the WRX housings from Subaru with his Subaru Bucks....this thread still needs more cowbell!!!
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Old 01-06-2008, 05:28 PM   #687
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This journal needs major updates!
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Old 01-06-2008, 11:14 PM   #688
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This journal needs major updates!
Yes, It is a little late at night, but might as well do my write up.


After my little scare last week(see my thread in engine section), I got most of the waiting parts installed. My HKS headers wrapped in Thermotec Bronze and painted Bronze, my Cusco Engine and Tranny mounts, and my Whiteline Steering rack bushings.

Well, first things first, the Cusco mounts are VERY NOISY....and definitely not for the I want a smooth ride person. It caused alot of vibration at low RPM's but the difference is very noticeable. The shifter does not move anymore, so easier to shift and no engine movement. My car sounds like it has straight cut gears at times.

The Steering rack bushings do cause a little less slop in the wheel and I would definitely recommend it. This may of been the easiest of the installs (Chris you agree?).

Last but not least, the HKS headers. What can I say, they are awesome, and the difference is VERY noticeable. The car sounds mean and since they are unequal, they keep the boxer sound. The flow is increased meaning hitting full boost sooner and power band is increased noticeably. Hitting full boost under 3k is awesome, and keeping it almost all the way up to 6k. I was able to spin the wheels in 2nd gear last night which was a first as well.

Now comes a hard decision, and I am hearing multiple views on the subject. I have everything basic needed for a protune, but what are people's feelings on adding other things like TGV's and turbo inlet before the protune or before the turbo upgrade. How are people's tunes been with and without those mods. I am concidering the inlet and not the tgv's and get them when I decide to get the new turbo.

The real question is do I get protuned now with adding just the inlet and in about a year when i get the turbo and front mount, get the TGV's, Injectors and such. I know when you do the inlet you can easily add the TGV's but I have heard conflicting things on if they do anything major to the stock turbo applications. I have heard they do help when you go larger turbo though. So I guess the question is since I have pretty much decided to wait for about another year or so for the turbo, what should I still get to complete my Protune setup.

If XXChris could chime in as well, that would be awesome, because he will be my tuner.
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Old 01-07-2008, 03:27 AM   #689
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You also forgot you added in the TiC Pink Crossmember bushings.

You know my response, if your already taking the intake manifold off, why do it 2 times when the TGV's are right there. You could easily buy JDM TGV deletes for $200.00, and the benifits from installing those would benifit you in the tune.
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Old 01-07-2008, 03:46 AM   #690
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TGV's can help now.


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