Project Mad Panda - My 2010 Taffeta White GE8 Build
#241
Oh, duh. Yea I forgot.
And for sure! It has a little more pop than yours though. But I think it's quieter because of the smaller diameter tip I replaced the original with to fit the Mugen. My friend also did a res-delete and his is the HKS-- sounds louder and it pops so much more especially after shifts(I'm glad it's not my setup haha).
And for sure! It has a little more pop than yours though. But I think it's quieter because of the smaller diameter tip I replaced the original with to fit the Mugen. My friend also did a res-delete and his is the HKS-- sounds louder and it pops so much more especially after shifts(I'm glad it's not my setup haha).
I am curious to hear that HKS in person!
#242
I'll try to get my friend to come the next meet(which I'm not entirely sure if he and I will make it again-- it's Feb 14?) but yea his pops can be heard within the cabin-- very distinct. Mine are real subtle, I actually don't hear them when I'm driving haha.
#243
Oh I see! We might be the same if not very similar then haha.
I'll try to get my friend to come the next meet(which I'm not entirely sure if he and I will make it again-- it's Feb 14?) but yea his pops can be heard within the cabin-- very distinct. Mine are real subtle, I actually don't hear them when I'm driving haha.
I'll try to get my friend to come the next meet(which I'm not entirely sure if he and I will make it again-- it's Feb 14?) but yea his pops can be heard within the cabin-- very distinct. Mine are real subtle, I actually don't hear them when I'm driving haha.
#245
We ran into a problem with the fronts (axle/boot drop) and could only do the fronts today. I will be going back Thursday and they will do the rears
#246
I had the busiest day in the nearly 2 years of owning the car:
Mugen Rear Lip installed
Mugen Front Lip installed
Mugen emblem installed
2013 headlights installed
New TPMS sensor installed
Rear Koni's installed
Tires Rotated
Front Wheels rebalanced
Alignment
This was how my car looked with everything stuffed inside, amazing how much you can fit in this car!
Quick teaser after everything was installed
Rear shot
Will have a full shoot in the coming days
Mugen Rear Lip installed
Mugen Front Lip installed
Mugen emblem installed
2013 headlights installed
New TPMS sensor installed
Rear Koni's installed
Tires Rotated
Front Wheels rebalanced
Alignment
This was how my car looked with everything stuffed inside, amazing how much you can fit in this car!
Quick teaser after everything was installed
Rear shot
Will have a full shoot in the coming days
Last edited by Waiz; 01-23-2015 at 03:26 AM.
#250
You might be able to replace the entire mirror assembly with the GE assembly depending on how the base is installed. I haven't had a chance to look at a GK mirror closely so I don't know for sure.
#252
Went to shoot the new look the other night, here are some of the pics
Starting out with my new front, you can really see how distinct the new headlights are. I am very happy with the end result
Straight front shot
One of my favorite mods, my Mugen grille
Side shot showing how far the Mugen front extends
My SSR's
I am very happy with the side view now that I have a front and rear lip on the car. Prior I always felt that the car did not look even.
I also took the opportunity to wash my engine bay and polish some of the metal parts
The great rear end with the Mugen rear
My fitment and a little peek of my Mugen exhaust
Closeup of the Mugen rear emblem
Lastly before the sun went down with my taillights on
Starting out with my new front, you can really see how distinct the new headlights are. I am very happy with the end result
Straight front shot
One of my favorite mods, my Mugen grille
Side shot showing how far the Mugen front extends
My SSR's
I am very happy with the side view now that I have a front and rear lip on the car. Prior I always felt that the car did not look even.
I also took the opportunity to wash my engine bay and polish some of the metal parts
The great rear end with the Mugen rear
My fitment and a little peek of my Mugen exhaust
Closeup of the Mugen rear emblem
Lastly before the sun went down with my taillights on
Last edited by Waiz; 02-01-2015 at 02:57 PM.
#253
I was also able to grab a new video of my exhaust
Go for it!
I had never seen another car with this emblem but I am glad I pulled the trigger
I had never seen another car with this emblem but I am glad I pulled the trigger
#254
Looks quite nice. Ever thought about having the center caps anodized red? Just something I would probably do if my setup. Since you got the red Mugen mirror cover, a little more splash of red would make it look even better than it already does. Maybe just my thinking.
#256
Looks quite nice. Ever thought about having the center caps anodized red? Just something I would probably do if my setup. Since you got the red Mugen mirror cover, a little more splash of red would make it look even better than it already does. Maybe just my thinking.
If I were to do anything to the caps I would paint them black but since they are nearly $40/piece I just might keep them as they are.
Eventually I will end up with a set of red Wilwood brakes which should add some color!
My lights are the 2013 Sport headlights ordered directly from Honda by my good buddy who works at a dealer.
#259
Red calipers would make a splash indeed.
Isn't it crazy how much center caps cost? I lost one of my Advan center caps on a drive just after putting them on, basically because the hubrings I used with them were too thick not allowing the center cap to sit completely flush. Though I'm not so pleased with Advan's center caps using a glue to keep them in place, unlike Rays where it uses a rubber o-ring and a tighter fit. I have since purchased Advan hub rings (didn't know they existed) that are half the width of the other ones, but still need to get a new center cap.
Isn't it crazy how much center caps cost? I lost one of my Advan center caps on a drive just after putting them on, basically because the hubrings I used with them were too thick not allowing the center cap to sit completely flush. Though I'm not so pleased with Advan's center caps using a glue to keep them in place, unlike Rays where it uses a rubber o-ring and a tighter fit. I have since purchased Advan hub rings (didn't know they existed) that are half the width of the other ones, but still need to get a new center cap.
#260
Red calipers would make a splash indeed.
Isn't it crazy how much center caps cost? I lost one of my Advan center caps on a drive just after putting them on, basically because the hubrings I used with them were too thick not allowing the center cap to sit completely flush. Though I'm not so pleased with Advan's center caps using a glue to keep them in place, unlike Rays where it uses a rubber o-ring and a tighter fit. I have since purchased Advan hub rings (didn't know they existed) that are half the width of the other ones, but still need to get a new center cap.
Isn't it crazy how much center caps cost? I lost one of my Advan center caps on a drive just after putting them on, basically because the hubrings I used with them were too thick not allowing the center cap to sit completely flush. Though I'm not so pleased with Advan's center caps using a glue to keep them in place, unlike Rays where it uses a rubber o-ring and a tighter fit. I have since purchased Advan hub rings (didn't know they existed) that are half the width of the other ones, but still need to get a new center cap.
Two of my caps have a very subtle issue with clear peeling near the SSR logo. I'm going to ask around to see if I can get them refinished or even painted back and have the SSR logo duplicated as a small sticker. Worst case I will just buy 2 replacements.