I had everything buttoned up in the engine bay, all my fuse boxes and ecu was nicely tucked now in my glove compartment, everything was good to go!
I threw on some roller wheels and started it up with a base tune.
It was incredible hearing my car run under it's own power (kind of) for the first time in I think 2 years?
The feeling was speechless.
After some settling down and a few weeks/months later I saved up some money for some other goodies.
I decided I should be running an oil cooler, so I quickly ordered a matching cooler.
Also threw on some test wheels in a size I was about to purchase.
I picked up a set of my top 3 favourite wheels from another friend of mine for a steal of a deal.
18x10.5 +22 Rays Gram Lights 57dr
Tires were next, but that's later one...fenders also.
Next I booked my appointment with Sasha @ OnPoint Dyno
I had it tuned on 91 pump gas but wasn't essentially happy with the numbers. I was started to get a little knock and we settled at 313hp/300tq at 16psi. I now run 94...and no more knock.
...and obviously obligatory burnouts were a necessity.
The car sat for a little while some more dust collected and decisions were made.
My good friend hooked me up with his old body kit. A genuine 326 Power rear bumper and sideskirts. My all time favourite for an S13 hatch. I couldn't say no.
Again, sitting for a while I had my subframe powder coated (british racing green) and threw in my PBM risers.
Also bought a tomei oil block adapter because I kept leaking through the seals on my grex and was tired of sandwich plate problems...
At this point Kristian is now sharing the unit with me
Time for tires
So with everything essentially done, motor and suspension wise I figured I'd head out to a track day. I was antsy and couldn't wait to get behind the wheel of my car after so long.
So we loaded up!
It was an incredible day and the car ran flawlessly!
First time Santi and I have driven together in a VERY long time.
Videos from that day:
It's been so long I was still getting used to this "new" car.
At the end of the day some things went wrong and well...when we got back to the unit this had to happen.
Long story short, I should have done some things when I had the chance...and I didn't. Lesson learned. Fortunately a new-used bottom end was hooked up by another friend.
Then I picked up a new front bumper while the car was sitting idle and I was putting the motor back together.
Few days or a week later? The car was running again and I had it running around the unit. Decided to mock up some of the aero.
And then a few days later I threw it back on insurance (not as easy as it sounds) and got it on the road again. Decided to drive it home...where my dad was very curious about this "new" car he had never seen. He hadn't realized it was my old 180 I've had all along...he was impressed and approved. That all in its own was a great accomplishment.
And then, something happened...the two cars that were built together decided to have a little meeting.
The trio #ODDCPL
I now drive it as much as I can...when the weather is good anyways. Even to work.
I need a new front bumper...it bothers me that this one doesn't go low enough.
We have also upgraded the unit and now have more space with 4 cars, 3 bikes and still TONS of room.
SO I guess that's it for my "intro" essentially. Stuff will start to update again once I break something or a track day comes up. Nov 2 is one I'm going to try attending If I'm not delayed on my flight back from Cuba the day prior.
I'd like to thank everyone who's every helped with any part of this, and especially the people still actively involved. I have some incredible friends I can safely call family. I won't name you as you all know who you are.
#ODDCPL
I guess keep updated?