Phase "3"/Planned Progression

**The_Third** · #1 12-13-2007

Just posting my next wave of mods so everyone can watch the progress, because none of you have anything better to do like me! Oh and so no one gets any wise ideas to beat me to the chase on some of this stuff! hahah

I'd be a big liar if I said this phase was going to include my turbo. I'm going to stay N/A while I finish my kit and do all the small things. For those of you that heard about my wreck, my insurance has really gone the extra mile for me. After having several long phone discussions, and pleading my case with an insurance adjustor or two, they're covering all the damages and all I have to pay is my wittybitty deductible.
So! With that in mind, I decided to stay with the v6 and save myself the extra insurance, larger payment, and lost money in mods on the v6. The major plan with this phase is to pretty much be completed with my kit.

So, the big stuff:
Stalker Sideskirts
Cervini's Stalker Rear Bumper with wing - UPDATE: Bumper en route to the shop!
HID/HALO Headlights and Fogs
Borla Stinger Mufflers
Aluminum D/S
SPEC Stage 2-3 Clutch

Small Stuff:
Shorty antenna UPDATE: Done
chrome tail light trim UPDATE: Done
Sequential tails UPDATE: Done
JBA Blue PowerWires UPDATE: Done
Locking Gas Cap UPDATE: Done
Coil Pack, upgraded plugs
Car Cover
Bluetooth/HD/Satellite Radio Adapters for the AVIC-D3 UPDATE: All Done

Wheels were shot after the accident, being reimbursed, so I decided to upgrade to 20x8.5!

The Next phase will include:
The last of the suspension work (Axel brace/cover, sway bars, Tockico D-Spec Shocks/struts / Eibach Dampers)
The last of the turbo prep (Larger Injectors, Fuel Pump Upgrade/Piggyback, Zabteck throttlebody)
MGW Shifter
Hawk pads/rotors (not sure which yet)
Small interior changes (not the whole thing, that's dead last)

Turbo phase
PH turbo
dyno
boost controller
gauges
BOV
Drag radials for my pony wheels

Interior & Sound Phase
paint center console, door panels, etc
headliner, floor carpet
dash, vents, steering wheel pieces etc
Speakers/Components
8" sub replacements
2 12" Kicker subs
Fully Amplified
300 amp Alternator
High Output Battery
Larger Gauge Wiring

Final/mightnotevenhappen Phase
Tranny Build (NO Idea.)
Engine Build (heads, cams, shimmed valves, etc)
Increased boost

ALL RIGHTTTTT so it got out of hand but i guess it's nice to have my progression up somewhere. I have all these goodies priced out and planned. If it's one thing you guys should know by now, it's that I'm not afraid to get this shit done.

Still considering if I want to do the hood, and what kind as well. I was considering the GTSR fenders if the wheel well isn't too huge and if it matches up with other kits. I wanted to shave the doors, but it seems like it could be too much of a pain. If I actually did all that body work, I'd prolly save my green and just repaint the whole thing eventually. Also, UD Pulley with a turbo?

Edit: Updated 12/26. Anyone got anything to say about UD pulleys?

**cardude99** · #2 12-13-2007

if ur going turbo then get a stage2+ cause the stage 2 wont cut it

**The_Third** · #3 12-13-2007

Duely noted!

fazm · #4 12-13-2007

3+ ftw :) if u plan on more then 11psi

**The_Third** · #5 12-13-2007

any influence on driving between stages?

**cardude99** · #6 12-13-2007

get a stage 2+ and run 9psi for a while then when ur clutch dies either stick with that same one or uprade to the 3+ and up the boost

fazm · #7 12-13-2007

i run the 3 now, and its not enough for my power levels. its been showing signs of failing for about 3k miles now (worked good for 10k miles).

the 3+ will be going in next since my latest power numbers are pretty well past what a 3 can handle

**The_Third** · #8 12-25-2007

Updated thanks to Saint Nick!

**ronaele05** · #9 12-25-2007

Congrats... glad to see the only things u have left are the big things... all the small stuff is out of the way, mostly

**The_Third** · #10 12-25-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronaele05

Congrats... glad to see the only things u have left are the big things... all the small stuff is out of the way, mostly

Hah yeah, thanks man. There's no doubt I'll have at least this stuff done by show season. A couple of questions for the general population.

The 3D Carbon side skirts:

Is it easy for a shop to mold/shave those sideskirts so that they're flush with the door? I love em, but I'm not crazy about how you can clearly see the divide between the door/body and the sideskirt. If not, I'll probably go with the stalker side skirts, they're pretty clean.

Lastly, the rear bumper. I'm not sure If I should have the diffuser-looking section painted black, have the whole bumper painted vista, etc. Any ideas?

Thanks