Touge kouki build

[tougetuned]

I finally decided to build my car from the ground up like I've always wanted to. The car was great before but I wanted to change it completely. I mainly run the local roads around here and plan to attend the Chasing the Dragon Hillclimbs if I can get it done in time.

For now I'll post a short version of the car as I bought it about 4 years ago, the last state and it's current state as unfinished. I am hoping to have it finished within the next month.

I bought the car about 4 years ago to be my DD as an automatic KA SE with basic upgrades like KW coils, Q45 brakes, HKS exhaust etc.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7611/16905841820_9e2674de58_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rKURMo)
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8688/16907191399_effb51b740_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rL2LXZ)

I borrowed the KF's from my VH 45 coupe and bought an OEM lip.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7655/16473294793_fb7f0ded52_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/r6FWC2)

From there swapped to stance coils and converterd to manual. Then came across an s13 blacktop SR in a junkyard thanks to a friend. After that I decided to go full JDM aero etc.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7709/16471016334_1b9870ded0_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/r6ugjf)

Follow me on instagram for more photos @touge_tuned

[tougetuned]

For now I'll post a couple photos of the car in it's various stages and a mod list before I started this build.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7683/17093490855_d8b0d1ff02.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/s3uBiz)

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[solo_ryder]

Car looks great. What are the specs on the front FNs? What tire size?

[tougetuned]

Thanks! Wish I never sold them. They were 17x10 +12 245 x4.

[tougetuned]

Here's a short mod list "pre-build"

Engine:
S13 sr20det
New oem timing chain
New oem water pump
New oem turbo gasket
New oem exhaust manifold gasket
New oem Z32 fuel filter
New oem O2 sensor
New oem CTS
New oem coolant sender
Mishimoto radiator
Altima dual electric fans
Thermostat fan controller
DIF water neck adapter
Battery relocation
Cusco motor mounts
Nismo transmission mount
New oem shifter bushing
S15 t28 dual BB turbo
CS SS turbo lines
New oem S15 oil drain
DIF turbo clocking adapters
Nismo 555cc injectors
Z32 MAFS
Walbro 255lph fuel pump
Enthalpy ROM tune
18psi with 93 octane
K&N air filter
Isis turbo elbow
Isis 3" downpipe
Isis 3" straight pipe exhaust
CX Racing FMIC
HKS SSQV V1 with recirc adapter
CodyAce A/C conversion brackets

Chassis/suspension:
Stance GR+ Pro Coilovers
S14 VLSD
SPL outer tie rods
Tein 350z inner tie rods
SPL rear traction rods
PSM Rear Upper Control Arms
PSM Rear Toe Rods
SPL adjustable subframe bushings
ES TC rod bushings
ES rack bushings
ES sway bar bushings
PSM 30mm adjustable spacers front

Brakes:
300zx rebuilt front calipers
Hawk HPS pads
Billet aluminum adapters for 12.75"
350z track rotors
Centric rotors
SPL SS brake lines
300zx rear calipers/ebrake assembly
Hawk HPS pads
R33 ebrake cables
CS SS brake lines
ATE super blue fluid

Interior:
AEM Truboost controller
AEM Uego wideband
PSM drift knob
Cue ball shift knob

Exterior:
JDM kouki front bumper
Greddy front lip
JDM kouki grill
JDM kouki rear bumper
JDM kouki valances (replica)
JDM kouki rear spoiler
JDM Zenki Navan side skirts
Circuit sports JDM kouki turn signals
LED corner lights
LED tag lights
HID high and low beams
Rolled and pulled fenders front and rear
Fender harnesses relocated

Wheels:
Work VS-KF'S
17x9 +22
New Federal 595 235/40/17
18x10 +20
Federal 595 255/35/18

[tougetuned]

I finally had to let go of my s13 after ten years together, I couldn't do two unfinished projects anymore. I sold her to a good friend of mine who I knew would take care of her. I also sold my VH45 swap so I could dump every last dime into this project.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7638/16940690417_3232d7cd89.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rNZt4g)
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8714/16960331638_06868a008d.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rQJ8H1)

I even sold my camera so I apologize in advance for the crappy instagram pictures.

[tougetuned]

Finally onto the good stuff. I refuse to make my car look too lame in the name of performance so fixing my geometry was my main concern. PSM front knuckles, rack eccentric bushings, diff bushings, Driftworks rear knuckles so I can retain factory ebrake, Nismo lsd, new clutch hydraulic system because mine was acting like a fgt, the oem 300zx slave worked wonders for my pedal feel.
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8794/16940686527_a0483e5171.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rNZrUc)

Still working out my alignment specs but here are some before pictures.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7646/17148089175_cab4957798.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/s8jrtV)
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[Almighty So]

Looking sweet so far!
Have to say, I'd probably rather see the coupe get fancier but I have much faith in you making any s-chassis cooler haha.

[tougetuned]

I decided to go Dmax overs to fit some 255 Z2's on my new wheels.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7664/17146482342_bdc44ab108.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/s8bcPU)
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18x10.5 +12 57xtreme
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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8781/16525646374_8f945f9fb5.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rbjfVu)
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7714/16940668827_9d36f46470.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rNZmD2)

[tougetuned]

More parts to make it a better touge car.
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8769/17146488252_8861e715fa.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/s8bezN)
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7625/17147447221_0ae3ab9d2a.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/s8g9DK)
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7624/16960309238_1d82fe7dd5.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rQJ23N)
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8691/16940691657_0a9c1f79ec.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rNZtqD)
Just waiting on new rear ball joints and SPL tension rods, then I'll post some pictures post drop knuckles.

[tougetuned]

Still has to look cool so I bought some JDM headlights finally and some decent looking corners.
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8692/17122152236_2aeeb65590.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/s62vkj)
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Now if my aero would just arrive I would be good to get her ready for paint. I'm still in search of a cool hood and some ganadors!

[Juantwo3]

Amazing drooling already

[tougetuned]

Some more boring stuff for my car.
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8794/16973879430_8b3245a794.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rRVyZC)
Tired of it looking like this.
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8776/16954015207_af4ffa7d9e.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/rQaL42)

[DanielS14]

love the 57's! been thinks about get them or the 57c6 both are great looking

[fod]

Looking good cheif! love the wheel choice!

[tougetuned]

Thanks guys! I wanted something different.

[tougetuned]

Got these beefcakes in the mail yesterday. Also finally killed my driveshaft carrier bearing so I'll be replacing that too. 83058

[OBEEWON]

I am enjoying this immensely.

[StatticMyke]

Nice, looking forward to this.

[tougetuned]

Looking like it's going to be another month plus before I get my aero from GTRGarage. Less than pleased about this but not much I can do until then besides more boring upgrades.

[tougetuned]

Temporary fixed my driveshaft center bearing so I took her for a quick run tonight. Here's a crappy Instagram video of what I do every weekend.
https://instagram.com/p/1ws8FwEZMl/
Had to put her away before my axles self destruct. Nismo diff, solid bushings and new axles going in ASAP.

83068

[tougetuned]

New tension rods on and fresh alignment. Pulled a little camber out front and rear and shortened my rear traction rods. Sway bars next so I can get it back to being able to throttle steer it.
Video of a full run, noise is from how I mounted the camera.
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Not sure why the video won't embed.

[rangerjavi]

Very nice anymore pictures?

[tougetuned]

Nothing worth seeing, still waiting on my aero so it's ugly. I might pull it out of the shop wash it and take a few tonight.

[dizzariot]

Sub'd. This is awesome.

[CLM_s13Type-x]

Whats up man, its Corry I see you started a build thread on here. Your car was looking awesome as always the other night keep it up!

[tougetuned]

Thanks Corry! I've been busy but I finally have time to update it. I'll make it short and sweet since there's nothing really exciting yet.

Put my SPL TC rods on.
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5342/17602606185_25c3efedaa_z.jpg

Went to do my extended studs for the rear and ended up ripping my rear end out and doing my solid diff bushings.
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Still haven't had time to setup the Nismo diff. I killed my vlsd in the mountains this past weekend so I'll be putting it in soon hopefully along with new axles.
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7682/17600267182_67c85e7643_z.jpg
Video of the noise before it got really bad on the way home.
https://flic.kr/p/rSuK6h

My a/c belt shredded itself so I replaced it and recharged the system. What racecar doesn't have a/c?
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8794/17602614041_d098fa5b0b_z.jpg

I cut up my altima fans for a cleaner look and foam taped everything to improve cooling. Shrouding from the intercooler to condenser/radiator will be next.
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5348/17602656541_8978eaf341_z.jpg

Did something cool with my rear overs. S14's are shaped stupid so now I have the same clearance front and rear, plus they match my front fenders!
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7688/16982269793_374daa1d62_z.jpg

More cool stuff.
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7756/17415051490_02d7bb125d_z.jpg

And a random iphone photo I took before hitting the mountains.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8767/17336269342_09b2960592_z.jpg

[Agent S14]

do you think you could of been able to pull off the front and rear fenders with the stock front and rear bumper aero?

[tougetuned]

There are more suitable overs like Chargespeed for OEM aero IMO. Unless you plan on adding other aero bits like splitter, canards, diffuser etc.

[tougetuned]

Had a major setback today.. Plowed into the back of a stopped minivan on the way to SoWo.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5468/17134908443_902ffd0393_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/s79TiV)
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https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5321/17132755764_8012c7ba9e_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/s6XRoL)

Got both my headlights, right corner light and fender, hood, grill, intercooler, a/c condenser, fans, etc.

[IAmTheS13]

NOOOOOOOOOO! Sorry to see that

[Ronald_Mcdonald]

Damn, that sucks to see.

How are you doing, physically?

Please tell me you are going to be repairing the Kouki, and making it even more awesome?

[rawgarage]

Awwww man wtf. At least you weren't apart of the sowo bullshit....

[Salvarath]

I hope theres a redemption build in the future for this! New shell? New core support? Tube front?

[CrimsonRockett]

Looks like the core support took most of the damage.

As long as the frame rail and towers are straight, just replace the core support and keep going.

[tougetuned]

Yes I will be fixing it. I don't think GTA street class will allow me to tub or tube front so a new support and that portion of the front tub that ripped. She will be back soon, just sets my financials for the build back significantly. But hey I wanted a cool new hood anyways :)

[tougetuned]

The man himself, StrawhatRR and I got started on fixing my fender, it's going to be quite the job.
https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7779/17256766103_f9faecb11d_k.jpg

My Autopower roll bar also came in today, the freight company accidentally sent me somebody else's too. I contacted them so they can get it straightened out with the freight company.
[url=https://flic.kr/p/tcqjLy]https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7725/17850860016_fd3e45fce7_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/shVrm4)

[CLM_s13Type-x]

Hec yea ready to see that roll bar in, that is when you get the right one lol. Are you going to bolt it in or weld it?

[tougetuned]

Small update. I've been pretty busy with the car, so much to do but I'm making a little progress. Still on the search for some parts to put my front end back together. I still need JDM kouki lights, corner lights, a grill and a hood.

I pulled the tub back out enough to make it look decent, bought a brand new radiator support then ended up finding a whole front cut from a zenki for dirt cheap so I'm probably just going to use the whole thing. Now I'm just waiting for somebody to help me weld it in.
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I got my cage powdercoated and installed. I kept full interior of course :)
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[tougetuned]

Finally getting around to updating this. Some big things finally arrived and it's starting to come together.

I decided to cut out all of the damaged area on the old radiator support and battery tray area.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/419/18472258280_7a4c67d26f_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/u9k9PJ)
Then I decided to pull the motor, clean and paint the entire bay.
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https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/560/18629962193_b26f91631a_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/uogqGH)

Got my paint, it's Ford Tuxedo Black metallic.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/462/18473788069_f93b0ee60a_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/u9sZzp)

And finally, what I've been waiting six months to receive. Car Modify Wonder Glare!
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/367/18510217434_067777dd75_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ucFGKU)
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/319/18945138258_68d8a52e46_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/uS7MyN)
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Unfortunately the freight company decided to jab the forks through the box so now I have to deal with getting them to fix this cracked rear bumper.
https://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3777/19224414616_eb06109a06_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/vhN9Gq)
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[Dolph_KYAS13]

Ford Tuxedo Black metallic is the best choice

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5579/15034253588_88be5f08fd_c.jpg

Good work, I wish i could make progress as fast as you haha.

[tougetuned]

It's not easy, I try and work on it a little every day. It's exhausting with this heat and humidity here but I NEED to drive it again lol

[PoorMans180SX]

Wonder Glare aero ftw! Car is looking good man.

[tougetuned]

Thanks man!

[Apex Eight]

Looks beast and that paint is sweet! Really good to see you come back strong after such a big set back. Keep it up man!

[Agentnumber2]

Hell yeah!!! I painted my 13 tuxedo metallic black. It was that or some Cadillac paint

[OBEEWON]

nuts good.
aero so good

[tougetuned]

Thanks guys! I'm beyond ready to have it finished!

[OBEEWON]

Really glad you didn't tube the front.

[tougetuned]

Keeping it cool street car style [emoji106]🏻

[Ghostdrifter]

How to those headlights look and perform at night compared to the stock projectors?

[tougetuned]

I have no idea yet, haven't driven the car. I bought these for temporary use until I can find some JDM lights local.

[ZenkiDeven19]

:(

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[tougetuned]

So I got my motor back in, running and cleaned up the wiring a little bit. I still have a little bit left to do for my gauges, more trimming on the front bumper, intercooler piping etc. Once I fix my fender I should be able to at least drive it as a full car again for the first time in many months. Then it's time for bodywork and paint!
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3752/19493606675_85250721d3_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/vGzQ7P)
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[Rb26kouki]

Subscribed. Glad you kept going with your build.

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[Apex Eight]

Niiiiiiice

[tougetuned]

Almost ready to start bodywork and paint!
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/361/19607316342_922377b9a1_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/vSCC3j)

[spooled240]

How the hell did you find a running sr in the junkyard? lol

Car looks solid so far, sub'd.

[Nightstylejapan]

Looking good man. Question though. How is the fitment on the dmax front overs? I ordered a set waiting for them to get here in the next month.

[TWest]

How the hell did you find a running sr in the junkyard? lol

What he said.. Digging the tuxedo black.. looking forward to seeing it painted, should come out nice.

[tougetuned]

How the hell did you find a running sr in the junkyard? lol



Car looks solid so far, sub'd.


Man I wish I could tell you lol My good friend went to pick up a KA to swap in an S14 for an acquaintance, when he got to the junkyard it was an SR with all the RHD bits still on it like it had never been touched. So I traded him my KA swap and some cash and the rest is history, best motor I've ever owned.

Thanks guys! I'm kind of up in the air as far as color goes now after seeing the aero on the car. I'm not sure black will do it justice. I will probably prime it flat black and see how I like it and then decide.

[tougetuned]

Finally driving again! Took it down and my good friend made me a cool pie cut exhaust tip, couldn't be happier with how it turned out!
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/284/19843677116_ddb17279ce_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/wew2S5)
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https://farm1.staticflickr.com/279/19247225584_0edcf2831f_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/vjP4AY)
So much left to do but I'm slowly knocking things out.

[frizzle]

Get the Wonder Hood!!!

[ZenkiDeven19]

What size are your front overs?

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[Apex Eight]

Sick. Everything looks so well put together with a consistent style. The aero and wheels just look great together

[STL240SXDRIFT]

That aero tho! Too good! Keep it up man!

[tougetuned]

Frizzle, I'm working on getting the hood now! Along with a few other bits if I can swing it :)

They're Dmax +30mm.

Thanks guys!! I'm very happy with how it's coming together after waiting all this time for the parts!

[turbo2nr]

o man im loving the aero. great build!

[tougetuned]

I took it to work and aligned it this past week so I finally got a chance to run the mountains. I have some steering issues to work out but it was great to be back up there!
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/380/20028602832_f0e09d4dae_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/wvRPQu)

[tougefactory]

Back together nicely!
Keep it up!

[tougetuned]

Thanks! I actually got my Autopower roll bar from you guys! I still have to put my TF sticker on too!

[rawgarage]

Good shot bro

[tougetuned]

Thanks!!!!

[moto21]

The car looks super sick man, keep it up!

[tougetuned]

Thanks man! More updates very soon!

[Extreme Dimensions]

Came out really nice. Perfect setup.

[tougetuned]

Thanks to the man Jesse Streeter I got my Wonder hood! A few more pieces and I'll be ready for paint!
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/695/20021106623_63dff89c51_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/wvcptv)
AeroCatch on and installed Quick Latch mini's on my bumper.
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[tricky_ab]

Damn, how did I even miss this thread?!?!

I love what you've done so far :)

[tougetuned]

Thanks dude!

[tougetuned]

Went driving with some rad dudes.
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5651/20450159433_f0f92ed308_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xa7pVK)
Got a Dmax roof spoiler.
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5832/20448614184_e48d673873_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/x9Yuzw)
I think it compliments the car perfectly. Still deciding on color (procrastinating) and waiting on a few more cool pieces. Trying to get motivated to do this bodywork but maybe it will be pretty in a few weeks.

[turbo2nr]

Red or dead.

[ehhhregartless]

There's been a lot of good decisions made in this thread, keep the party going. Mirrors? There isn't much that you haven't touched in terms of street style

[tougetuned]

There's so many cool red cars already. Red does look killer on it though, I kind of want to do something different though. I have another color in mind I'm just having trouble committing to it lol.

Mirrors soon! I love ganadors but I'm planning on something a little different, should fit the car quite well.

[Jibbberish]

Subbage. Liking where this is going.

[tougetuned]

I've been slackin on this thread and enjoying driving the car too much lately. This weekend it shit on me in the mountains, nothing major, but now I'll be focusing on making it pretty again. I started on it a little bit today, finishing fixing my broken fender from the wreck. I had to make this missing corner, pretty happy with how it's coming out since I've never attempted this before. Also should have some cool updates in the next week or so!
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5785/20958915374_ca928a14b5_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/xW4VkU)
Here's a short video of my last decent run without traffic. It's still leaning out so I've been having to shift at 4-5k rpms, the setup feels extremely good though!
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[ilia]

I am interested in driving your mountain roads. :D

[tougetuned]

There are a ton of amazing roads within 100 miles of me! I'm up on the Blue Ridge Parkway at least once a week. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area!

[tougetuned]

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/631/21478445609_f1282f15f2_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/yHYDzK)
My final pieces arrived today!

[turbo2nr]

http://cdn.meme.am/instances/250x250/60620581.jpg

Looks awesome I just might love your aero more then I like my own... :(

[Sinamex]

Sick build, Its looks beast.

[Heywood Jablomie]

http://i.imgur.com/ubRvH.jpg

Soooo good. You should consider painting it honda dyno blue pearl.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd284/Magnoodles/si026.jpg (http://s223.photobucket.com/user/Magnoodles/media/si026.jpg.html)

[tougetuned]

Lol thanks guys! Still deciding on color but I started the prep work this weekend. All the rain here has made it a bit difficult. I was hoping to have it finished this weekend but maybe next if I'm lucky.
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/679/21760032280_5899fdaaef_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/z9RRum)
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/589/21760245768_9221963399_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/z9SWXb)

[Malik]

looks great keep it up...

[tougetuned]

Neverending bodywork, but I guess it's progress... I'm 100% new to this so it's taking way longer than I excpected. I shaved my antenna hole, filled the old rivet holes for my overs and cut the tab off. I think it looks a lot better plus you can actually tell I vented my rears now.
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5675/21385136013_a157dd77b8_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/yzJpTB)
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/707/22016119891_6c78541e78_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zxunpZ)
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5747/22006304245_a22c389419_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zwC4yH)
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5637/21818435608_1cf8de2a8c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zf2bLh)
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5620/21994048312_ca93107d4b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zvxfiw)
How it's going to sit until the weekend when I have more time to work on it.
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5808/22016125131_001cd95131_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zxuoYk)

[dluevanos01]

Looking good!!!

[spooled240]

Least you have a garage! I'm stuck doing mine outside :/

[tougetuned]

That sucks! At least you have that nice California weather though.

[tougetuned]

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5787/21573571044_fdde01a403_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ySoc4s)
New mirrors [emoji106]🏻

[tougetuned]

It's been raining for about a month straight which is killing my progress. I'm trying my best to get it painted before it get too cold to do it in my shop. Fingers crossed I will have good weather this weekend. Here's some pictures of what I've been up to.

Shaved the extra holes for the stock spoiler
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/615/22278450214_0a914c4a22_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zWET5A)
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/626/22887734052_2fa496cd1c_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ASvBWm)
Removed all my glass besides the rear
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5758/22278451394_2c2b1eea06_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zWETqW)
My flooded shop [emoji53]
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5698/22912310501_e006973a28_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/AUFzEe)

[alireza]

more please

[zwzweston]

Those wheels are so damn cool...not many cars can pull them off. Yours is definitely one of them, can't wait to see the final product.

[tougetuned]

Thanks man! I love them, I think they fit the car perfectly. I have a lot of little things left to do before paint but it's getting there. I'll post some progress pictures soon.

[Gingersmurf]

Any new updates?

[tricky_ab]

Man... I got all excited when I had seen this tread near the top of the page [emoji53]


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[tougetuned]

Sorry to disappoint guys, the weather isn't going to let me paint for a while. I'll either end up waiting till spring or paying somebody to finish it up. [emoji53]

[tougetuned]

Finally got around to finishing prepping my car for paint. Now to just get it sent off...
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Also got the rest of my parts in!
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Even more canards hehe
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My favorite little touch.
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[tricky_ab]

YES!!!! I can't wait to see this thing painted. I had quite a interesting talk to the Car Modify Wonder guys while I was last in Japan. I loved each of the various kits I had seen in person.

[scottie]

Who made the front side canards? They are a nice touch.

[tougetuned]

They're Car Modify Wonder as well.

[turbo2nr]

YESSS cant wait to see this thing all painted! Build is coming along amazing

[I<3BEWBZ]

this is looking so rad!

[ehhhregartless]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o5vNtINBp8E/U0oxTeegoWI/AAAAAAAAgIM/Dn_c7wVeBI8/s1600/mmom.gif

[tougetuned]

Thanks guys! Here's a render I had done of it. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160623/7b938bb4f93e997cbfd8db545a8046d2.jpg

[RB25GUY]

Looks good!

[scottie]

Ooooohhh Yeeeaaahhh
http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/macho1.gif

[tougetuned]

She's officially at paint [emoji16]
https://vimeo.com/172353633

[pacotaco345]

The render looks sick! Every time I check your build I hope to see paint on the car but that'll hold me over for a week or two, awesome car man!

[BoostyMcZface]

i really like this build man, love the progress. does your buddy run the vertex front end on his kouki? I cant decide between the lang and the jdm kouki like yours. can't wait to see this thing out of paint. in for updates

[tougetuned]

Not sure which car you're talking about. I loved my jdm aero but I almost did vertex before this kit solely because I found a legit kit local. Can't go wrong either way, I love both.

[BoostyMcZface]

Lol, sorry, I can't see pictures on my work computer. I could have sworn I saw a pic of your car next to another when I read the thread the other day.

Nice thing is, I can drive down and pick the real kit up in California and not worry about shipping. How did everything fit for you?

[brndck]

dang this thing is sweet!!! Car modify wonder is definitely a unique kit/style, but I agree, the wheels match perfectly with the kit. Can't wait to see it out of paint!

[CamryOnBronze]

+1, don't know how I missed this build. Can't wait to see it painted! I'm sure that will be an awesome feeling.

[tougetuned]

Thanks guys! Its been a long time coming for sure so I'm extra anxious to get it back!

[TekunoStarBerto]

So good! I'm hoping to get Car Modify Wonder for my S13 soon or Origin racing line! Can't wait to see the result from paint! It's good to see builds this good in the Carolinas. Maybe we'll meet up one day on the Touge!

[tougetuned]

Where you from man?

[TekunoStarBerto]

I'm in Jacksonville North Carolina. How about you man?

[tougetuned]

Oh you're like six hours from me. I live in Greenville SC but I'm always driving up around Asheville.

[tougetuned]

Getting close now!!!
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[shinhed]

I was all about your car at Formula D a few years ago. It's only getting better I see

[tricky_ab]

I get all excited when I see this thread near the top of the page... We are close to paint I see :)

[tougetuned]

I was all about your car at Formula D a few years ago. It's only getting better I see



When I had the shittiest car in the show because I was still waiting on my aero?

[tougetuned]

I get all excited when I see this thread near the top of the page... We are close to paint I see :)



Yes sir! Hopefully before the end of the month, would make the perfect birthday present!

[tougetuned]

It's happening!
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[CamryOnBronze]

Woo hoo! Happy Friday indeed.

[spooled240]

Damn you took everything off. It's gonna be a good paint job.

[bernal125]

What an amazing build. Perfect s14 done right!

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[tougetuned]

Thanks guys!!! Hopefully I'll be getting it back soon [emoji1303][emoji1303][emoji1303]

[turbo2nr]

Red or Dead. Cant wait to see this assembled.

[Sandman32]

Good work.. not a huge s14 fan but I loving what I'm seeing..

[RB25GUY]

http://www.quickmeme.com/img/07/0762347a88f9329f77640889b5246fea94ddad4b96e56f4438 26f617e0701b47.jpg

[tougetuned]

https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8108/28334483930_f7f896ca54_c.jpg
SOON!

[Heywood Jablomie]

Don't forget where you came from when you get all that insta fame.

Cars gonna look rad for real though.

[tricky_ab]

Whoa! I can't wait to see this, all back together!

Car Modify Wonder was one of my fav stops, on my last trip to Japan!

[AlexN]

props good job

[tougetuned]

Better pictures showing the color in the sunlight after wet sanding!
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[spooled240]

Is this the stock aj4 ultra red?

Looks good!

[tougetuned]

It's Ferrari Rosso Corsa [emoji16]

[DJTTon]

More like bloody mary

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[S14Serge]

Sweet baby Jesus this is a badass build!! Can't wait to see the finished product!!

[tougetuned]

I finally got most of the car back today! Just waiting on the doors, skirts, trunk and spoiler!
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[tricky_ab]

I finally got most of the car back today! Just waiting on the doors, skirts, trunk and spoiler!


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[pacotaco345]

Fuck me


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[koukimonst3r]

Car looks awesome!

[tougetuned]

Got my glass in!
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[kieran.js]

This build is awesome dude. Really looking forward to seeing the car all back together.

[turbo2nr]

Got my glass in!
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8895/28722989680_5bdb4ed9ab_c.jpg

my new favorite s14, god i love the way this came out, and the shade of red that you picked is perfect.

[tougetuned]

Thanks guys! Hopefully I'll have it all back this weekend.

[shakotanking]

what color code is that??

[Ronald_Mcdonald]

I believe he said it was Rosso Corsa?

It's a Ferrari color.

[tougetuned]

Yes sir it is ^^^

[shakotanking]

awesome thanks guys! can't wait to see this thing finished!

[ehhhregartless]

That thing is turned all the way up. Nothing can stop it.

[SA56334]

This build is on point. Subbed for updates.

[tougetuned]

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[Mikey's Ka]

Have been following for a while bro. Must say this is a beautiful purpose built machine.


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[rawgarage]

So aggressive.....even the trees don't want no problems

[turbo2nr]

Came out better then expected. love how everything tied in together, cant wait to see some rolling shots!

[d_nice]

Car is looking better and better. cant wait to see more

[tougetuned]

Thanks guys! I just have to source a couple of pieces I'm missing and I'll have her back on the road!

[[email protected]]

Car looks good, looking forward to what the future has for this build.

[gbaby2089]

Dang.

A++++

[ehhhregartless]

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[projectslider]

GREENVILLE>JAPAN
seriously , im in Columbia sc and I love going to Greenville for hangs
contemplating moving my family to Greenville to be closer to this car.

[tougetuned]

GREENVILLE>JAPAN
seriously , im in Columbia sc and I love going to Greenville for hangs
contemplating moving my family to Greenville to be closer to this car.



Lol thanks man. The scene here sucks too. I don't really go to meets or anything anymore besides the occasional cars and coffee. I'm just always up in the mountains driving.

[tougetuned]

Finally drove her a bit.
https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8151/29038971540_f2b96469c8_c.jpg

[lunchmeat]

I'm normally not one for aero, but damn this thing look menacing....and I like it.

[ehhhregartless]

So many vents, so little time. You can pull off a Ferrari badge if you wanted

[Jorgs_7]

So awesome.

[tricky_ab]

Finally drove her a bit.


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[tougetuned]

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[tougetuned]

Made my carbon block off plates for my stock mirrors, yes I will be using black screws when I find some.
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Took her out for a drive on the parkway. Finally back!
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[scottie]

She is beautiful man! Well done indeed!

[Malik]

one of the hottest cars on zilvia right now.

[greddy2die]

https://www.blogmutt.com/hubfs/blog-files/zoolander-blogmutt-so-hot-right-now.jpg

[Kis4Kouki]

Cars beautiful man. Love it. Does your county not have obd2 inspection you have to pass. I have a 98 and i want to swap a sr because i have on out of a previous car but im pretty sure its illegal unless i get exemption which only last a year.

[tougetuned]

Thanks guys. No emissions here.

[AKsamuraiS14]

this thing is beautiful. my favorite kouki on zilvia.... possibly ever. great job on the build man, your car is on point.

[tougetuned]

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[ehhhregartless]

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[Ronald_Mcdonald]

This car is perfect. 10/10 would bang.

[BryanS14]

Love it!:rawk:

[tougetuned]

Thanks guys ❤️

[idlebad]

This car is awesome. I like the style of the mirrors as well, good idea.

[kieran.js]

Awesome read man. Big fan of the kit!!

[onehundredoctane]

SH*T.

Now I want to kit out my S14 :( even though all I do is Autox it and hit cones.

[TekunoStarBerto]

DUDE, i'm so stoked for you. It came out great!

[tougetuned]

Unfortunately I've had several incidents with my bumper. I had my quick latch bracket come loose in the mountains which cracked the top side. I made a stupid mistake and ran it over which cracked the passenger side on the bottom. Then I smashed it and bowed my fender up pretty good when I caught a speed bump turning around in a rough parking lot. I've been busy working on it trying to get it fixed and ready for paint. New fenders already on the way as well.
https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5337/31156074342_090cbcf70b_c.jpg
Touch up paint hid that pretty well.
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The real damage.
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Progress
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Now just a little sanding and filler and it should be read for paint.

[AscendaShogun]

Im sweating just reading through this. Lol Makes me miss my kouki :(

I touge'd it as well. Before i got rid of it.

Subbed for the hotness!

[Sansone]

This thing looks incredible man, good work.

[RB25GUY]

it happens to the best of us!

[tougetuned]

I'm well overdue for an update on here. A lot has happened since the last time, both good and bad. I've had quite a bit of clutch hydraulic troubles which caused me to have to drive home from the mountains with no clutch. First I killed the slave and then melted through my ss braided line the next time.
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After all that was fixed I put on some new Federal RS-RR and took her for another drive up there. I ended up blowing out a brand new tire and came to the realization at this point they sent me two of the wrong size tires. Thankfully my awesome friends drove a couple hours to bring me some tools and a spare wheel to get me back going. At least now I know I can fit a 275 on a 10.5 +12 in the rear!
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I finally completely killed my turbo gasket on my last run so I took the car apart for some much needed maintenance and a few upgrades. Here's a funny video I made of my run before the gasket completely blew out and one of it after.
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I also decided it was time for an upgrade on my brakes, the fronts just weren't cutting it for me. I decided to go with the CTS-V 4 piston setup, Centric cryo treated rotors and Hawk HP+ pads all around. They required quite a lot more modification to my drop knuckles than I inticipated but it all worked out in the end.
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I also went ahead and got rid of my old faded and torn Zeta II for this perfect Zeta III. I have to say I'm loving the red. I bought a new Works Bell slim hub so I can finally use my QR again and not tear this seat up too.
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Here's whats left of my turbo gasket and all the other exhaust leaks I found. A special little surprise I found too when I examined my turbo after pulling it off.
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It's always boosted fine, albeit a little loud so I went ahead and threw it all back on until I can afford to upgrage. I went ahead and bought all new locking nuts, tabs and oem gaskets including an s15 exhaust manifold gasket which is awesome. My plan was to never have to deal with this ever again, until I decided to upgrade anyways...
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On the first test drive I killed my bov, which just happens to be my luck. I was able to borrow one for a friend temporarily to get it back on the road and make a few runs. I also found when I first started it up that it was smoking a bit, which it's never done. I assumed it was the turbo so I started looking for a 2871R to replace my old trusty 28R.
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First shakedown was a success! I took it up to work to turn my rear rotors and install the new HP+ pads on it.
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The next morning I decided to take her for another run. This is where things get interesting. The rear brake were noisy as hell, I need to grease the hell out of them but the car felt amazing!
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Not long after this I had a splash of coolant come out of my hood onto my windshield. It started missing immediately so I pulled over at the nearest spot where I of course had no cell service. I found that my radiator was near empy, so I filled up a gallon of water from the nearest stream and filled it up. The car wouldn't start, the engine had hydrolocked. I ended up popping my main fuse and the fuse on my battery cable. After some rigging I got it fired up again and set off. Of course it was smoking like a freight train and every couple miles I would have to pull off and fill it back up again but I eventually made it home.
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Here's what I found when I made it home, number one was full of coolant just like I suspected. I had hoped that once I pulled the head all I would need was a simple head gasket replacement but it turned out to be much worse than I expected. The deck surface on both the block and head are extremely pitted and it even went into part of the cylinder wall.
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That's where I'm at as of yesterday evening. Thinking about which route I need to go right now. The block will need to be bored and both will need to be decked which will require a pretty full build. I love the SR and I don't really want to swap power plants but it's tempting since the cost will be about the same. The only other option I'm thinking about is 2JZ, my only turn off is the weight. Opinions are welcome!

[gbaby2089]

I wouldn't do 2JZ because they're huge heavy things.

I'm really bummed for you.

This is 100% my favorite S-chassis I've ever come across stateside. Love it.

[spooled240]

Least the car still looks great! I would just fix the SR. Deck both surfaces and get a nice tomei mult-layer head gasket with ARP studs which should do you good for a while.

[tougetuned]

Thanks! The only thing I worry about is how I got a bit of the cylinder wall. It doesn't appear as if it would interfere with the rings though so maybe I could let it slide. I won't know if it's salvageable until I take it to a machine shop though. The pitting is pretty bad, especially on the head.

[AscendaShogun]

If you need a head, I've got a mate selling an S15 head. Unless you'd rather go VE. Which is a good option too. Super gutted for the steam of luck tho man :( things will get better.


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[tougetuned]

It's all good man! I'm really only bummed about the time it will be down since there are only so many events around here every year. I hoping I can at least make the hill climb this year. I'll get it back together one way or another though!

[Agamemnon]

Can you try to find another healthy long block? That should limit the amount of down time and overall cost.

[tougetuned]

I've been looking into that actually. I'm waiting on a response from the local shop here, he has a few bare blocks and maybe a built one.

[Will.]

what an amazing build, sorry to hear about the engine :-/

[onehundredoctane]

Time for an LS :) then you will know true happiness!

[tougetuned]

Nah I've already done the V8 thing many years ago, I put a VH45 in my old S13, it was fun but I love my SR.

[crash n' burn]

Love this car. If you end up in a pinch for a SR, I have a redtop sitting around I doubt I'll get to anytime soon.

[tougetuned]

Thanks man! I might have to take you up on that if mines trashed.

[onehundredoctane]

Did you order your Car Modify Wonder kit directly from their site? Wondering if there is a US distributor or if it ships directly from Japan.

[blksylv]

Did you order your Car Modify Wonder kit directly from their site? Wondering if there is a US distributor or if it ships directly from Japan.

Mastermind NA is a distributor iirc. [email protected] is the rep on here.

[tougetuned]

What he said ^ I actually ordered the kit from GTRGarage and the hood, side extensions, canards and steering wheel from Streeter.

[onehundredoctane]

Good info, thanks guys!

[tricky_ab]

What he said ^ I actually ordered the kit from GTRGarage and the hood, side extensions, canards and steering wheel from Streeter.

Streeter is and will forever be the man!

[gbaby2089]

Sup with an update.

[tougetuned]

Sup with an update.



Unfortunately she is still without a motor. Currently deciding the route I want to take, building myself or buying another and save myself some money.

[tougetuned]

It's been a while since I've updated this, I've been pretty busy with the car. I ended up picking up a built motor with the turbo setup I wanted local for a decent deal. I'm still fighting a few of issues with it, mostly rich idle and going lean under boost. I had a lot of odd charging system/grounding issues that are pretty much sorted out now. I ended up running a 2/0 battery cable, converted to Quest alternator using the CodyAce bracket and added some additional engine grounds. On one of my first test drives my heater core decided to disintegrate on me, along with other coolant and power steering overheating issues. The engine bay is ugly right now so I'm not posting any pictures of it yet. I still have a lot of fab work that needs to be done, intake made, new wastegate dump, intercooler piping etc. But it runs and drives! I took it up to the Blue Ridge Parkway on Saturday, I couldn't be happier to have it back driving!

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[AscendaShogun]

I'm happy to hear man! Is there anything I can help provide to get this thing back to 100%?


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[tougetuned]

As far as getting it running back to 100% I just have to track down this lean under boost issue. I can deal with the rich idle/stalling issue. I'm curious if it's in the tune since I've never had this problem before, it's always been the opposite. I cranked the fuel pressure up to around 60psi and than seemed to help a good bit. Although the higher the rpms, the leaner it gets. It will slowly go from max rich ~10, level out ~11.5 in midrange and once I get around 6k rpms it goes to 12+ and I let out. I can't really beat on it right now anyways since my wastegate dump is causing my PS to overheat when driving hard. I might pick up an SAFC to fine tune for the time being. I'm going to send off for a new tune once I get cams anyways, but I would like to get it running perfect before then.

[pacotaco345]

Cool to see this thing up and running again! Not sure I would dance around the issue with it running funky though...

What are you running for EMS? SAFC is a band aid fix that can do more harm than good, have you double checked your fuel pump and fuel filter? I could see a tired pump or bad filter flooding the motor on 60 psi at idle when it can then running out of steam trying to keep up in boost.

[tougetuned]

I'm not beating on it until I get all the issues completely sorted. SAFC would be temporary and also help with my stalling issue on decel. I'm running an Enthalpy tune again. Fuel pump is maybe a year old or less and the filter I plan on replacing. I also haven't had this issue until I put this motor in, essentially everything is the same aside from a few sensors. That's the reason why I'm leaning towards the tune.

[MattDuqueBMX]

I've never been a fan of S14s but this definitely changed my opinion on them, this is one S14 I'd definitely love to have. Good work! Love the attention to detail.

[tougetuned]

It's been quite a while since I updated. I've been ridiculously busy getting things done on the car to get it ready for spring. Hopefully I can make some races this year before I break it again.

I wasn't extremely happy with the power it was making on the 2871 so I decided to try and get the most out of it I could without changing turbos. First up some small cams, I ended up going with Tomei 260s to keep a little bottom end/response, while I was in there I did the dual rocker guides. Went ahead and threw in a new Wiring Specialties Pro harness to go along with my other goodies.
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I wanted to give E85 a shot and just so happened a friend was selling his Radium fuel rail, rail mounted regulator, gauge, fuel filter and some ID 1050X. Got it all plumbed in with Earls Ultrapro hose and fittings, which I LOVE.
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RS Enthalpy is THE MAN and hooked me up with a switchable tune for 93/E85. Drove it up to Hickory, NC for a little fine tuning. Ended up making 387/350 on E85 with a misfire. New coilpacks and I'll be in the 400's:naughty:
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*working on fixing the video links*

[tougetuned]

I also finally got my Wonder Type-1 full splitter in and a set of matching spares! A few photos from recently if you don't follow me on social.
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