I guess it's a long time coming and before I start this thread, I'd like to say a special thanks too:
Momin "Elite" who assembled my motor "twice", and designed and installed my turbo "twice", and did a lot more than what other people would have done.
SOS for their products they offer, I've bought a number of items from them across the years. They helped me out big time on my build by providing a service they don't offer on their website!
Dali Racing. Same as SOS, I bought his oil pump gear, ARP items from him and a bunch of other items. I just ordered from him yesterday as well and my item has already been shipped.
Ross at Stmpo. I've had many conversations with you about turbos, products, and even my other car problems. You always return my call or pick up. Pretty cool because you do this on the side now and I haven't bought anything from you for a while.
Tim of Michigan. If I never drove your car at Nsxfest in 2008 I would've never went with a turbo, I would have probably supercharged it and been done. I guess I blame you :biggrin:
Mitch of Indy. I drove out to buy car seats from ya awhile ago. You either held them until I was able to knock off work and drive out and pay, or I paid you in advance and you held them for me. Either way thanks, and a huge thanks for helping me out in Indy when I was almost "stranded" there driving home. More on that later.
I've met some cool people thus far, and some non cool but special thanks to you guys for making this happen.
The history now. I don't have many pictures, because my ex stole my last camera, and I'm just well, not a huge picture guy. I have some, but I'll try to take more to come so my build thread can be as cool as others here :wink:.
I was 21 when I was tired of my old car "2002 Gti". I was cross shopping a s2000, G35, 350z and M3. I drove a couple different model 350z's and they were fun but felt like boats. I figured the G35 and 350z were to feel the same so I just didn't drive the G35. I then drove a s2000 and loved it. It was nimble, semi quick, revved high and was a convertible, but I would have to do some major work to get it up to my standards. I was planning on picking up a black AP1, supercharging it, and putting Gold BBS LM's on. I had it all priced out, and had even the picture in which inspired me to do those mods. I nixed the M3 because the only one I could afford was a beat up one. I never drove a M3 and still never have, but I'm glad they were a good 5k out of my price point.
After shopping around a little and looking online I stumbled across a nsx thread I think on VWvortex.com. The picture is very well known and more than half of you have seen the shot I'm talking about. It's an earlier model nsx with a vented hood, aftermarket lip, "May be widebody", and painted candy apple red. I then searched on auto trader to see what kind of price point cars like that were and SOME were in my range. I auto tradered nsx and one was only 30min away from my house.
I still remember when I first turned the corner onto the street and saw this car parked in his driveway. I remember thinking, "1. Wow, I hate those rims, and 2. It's so red". After talking a little bit it was time to take the car out for a ride. Truthfully, I didn't have to much interest in buying it. I had my eyes set on my dream s2000. And that's until I drove it. It felt tight like a new car, the no power steering gave it a raw feeling like you're connected to the road, and the driving position was like something I've never experienced before! I had the gayest smile on my face and I couldn't help but laugh the entire ride. That's when I knew I had to have this car.
So I bought the car. Paid it off in about 2 years and started to buy mods.
I wish I had more pictures now because I was beginning to type my timeline of mods but it's just dumb without pics and doesn't make sense so I'll just post up some pics I do have and update as I start putting them on.
When I first bought it.
First upgrade is the stereo system.
Baffles made of MDF and spray painted just encase water gets near.
My first ever attempt at fiberglass. If I ever had to do it again I wouldn't.
It may not be as pretty but it works.
Here is my car at 2008 nsxfest in Canada.
SOS baffle for oil pan
My car on the dyno the first time I tried to pick her up. In 09 I believe.
Fast forward 2 years, a short block and some internals later.
My Stmpo breather setup and coolant tank.
In the picture are downforce cf scoops which I had installed but took them off and was going to reinstall them but didn't have time. Downforce cf license plate bezel, cup holder, dali fire extinguisher mount, and bridge kelvar gias.
Now for the wheels. These have a story. I put a deposit on them from SOS. They were being made or would take 1-3 months so after a month I sold my deposit to Angus because something came up financially and I couldn't pull the cash together. After about 8 months Angus put them up for sale and here they are in my possession!
And this is how my car sits as of today.
Parts that are sitting at home are countless. I have a full 02 front with DF bumpers, ducted hood, cf duct, stacy sides, stacy spats, stmpo stuff, and much more. I'm debating if I should just get a vis r hood instead of going 02 but I change my mind everyday.
Follow this thread for some better pics with a real camera "not my crappy 3g Iphone" and some cool mods to come.
Momin "Elite" who assembled my motor "twice", and designed and installed my turbo "twice", and did a lot more than what other people would have done.
SOS for their products they offer, I've bought a number of items from them across the years. They helped me out big time on my build by providing a service they don't offer on their website!
Dali Racing. Same as SOS, I bought his oil pump gear, ARP items from him and a bunch of other items. I just ordered from him yesterday as well and my item has already been shipped.
Ross at Stmpo. I've had many conversations with you about turbos, products, and even my other car problems. You always return my call or pick up. Pretty cool because you do this on the side now and I haven't bought anything from you for a while.
Tim of Michigan. If I never drove your car at Nsxfest in 2008 I would've never went with a turbo, I would have probably supercharged it and been done. I guess I blame you :biggrin:
Mitch of Indy. I drove out to buy car seats from ya awhile ago. You either held them until I was able to knock off work and drive out and pay, or I paid you in advance and you held them for me. Either way thanks, and a huge thanks for helping me out in Indy when I was almost "stranded" there driving home. More on that later.
I've met some cool people thus far, and some non cool but special thanks to you guys for making this happen.
The history now. I don't have many pictures, because my ex stole my last camera, and I'm just well, not a huge picture guy. I have some, but I'll try to take more to come so my build thread can be as cool as others here :wink:.
I was 21 when I was tired of my old car "2002 Gti". I was cross shopping a s2000, G35, 350z and M3. I drove a couple different model 350z's and they were fun but felt like boats. I figured the G35 and 350z were to feel the same so I just didn't drive the G35. I then drove a s2000 and loved it. It was nimble, semi quick, revved high and was a convertible, but I would have to do some major work to get it up to my standards. I was planning on picking up a black AP1, supercharging it, and putting Gold BBS LM's on. I had it all priced out, and had even the picture in which inspired me to do those mods. I nixed the M3 because the only one I could afford was a beat up one. I never drove a M3 and still never have, but I'm glad they were a good 5k out of my price point.
After shopping around a little and looking online I stumbled across a nsx thread I think on VWvortex.com. The picture is very well known and more than half of you have seen the shot I'm talking about. It's an earlier model nsx with a vented hood, aftermarket lip, "May be widebody", and painted candy apple red. I then searched on auto trader to see what kind of price point cars like that were and SOME were in my range. I auto tradered nsx and one was only 30min away from my house.
I still remember when I first turned the corner onto the street and saw this car parked in his driveway. I remember thinking, "1. Wow, I hate those rims, and 2. It's so red". After talking a little bit it was time to take the car out for a ride. Truthfully, I didn't have to much interest in buying it. I had my eyes set on my dream s2000. And that's until I drove it. It felt tight like a new car, the no power steering gave it a raw feeling like you're connected to the road, and the driving position was like something I've never experienced before! I had the gayest smile on my face and I couldn't help but laugh the entire ride. That's when I knew I had to have this car.
So I bought the car. Paid it off in about 2 years and started to buy mods.
I wish I had more pictures now because I was beginning to type my timeline of mods but it's just dumb without pics and doesn't make sense so I'll just post up some pics I do have and update as I start putting them on.
When I first bought it.
First upgrade is the stereo system.
Baffles made of MDF and spray painted just encase water gets near.
My first ever attempt at fiberglass. If I ever had to do it again I wouldn't.
It may not be as pretty but it works.
Here is my car at 2008 nsxfest in Canada.
SOS baffle for oil pan
My car on the dyno the first time I tried to pick her up. In 09 I believe.
Fast forward 2 years, a short block and some internals later.
My Stmpo breather setup and coolant tank.
In the picture are downforce cf scoops which I had installed but took them off and was going to reinstall them but didn't have time. Downforce cf license plate bezel, cup holder, dali fire extinguisher mount, and bridge kelvar gias.
Now for the wheels. These have a story. I put a deposit on them from SOS. They were being made or would take 1-3 months so after a month I sold my deposit to Angus because something came up financially and I couldn't pull the cash together. After about 8 months Angus put them up for sale and here they are in my possession!
And this is how my car sits as of today.
Parts that are sitting at home are countless. I have a full 02 front with DF bumpers, ducted hood, cf duct, stacy sides, stacy spats, stmpo stuff, and much more. I'm debating if I should just get a vis r hood instead of going 02 but I change my mind everyday.
Follow this thread for some better pics with a real camera "not my crappy 3g Iphone" and some cool mods to come.
