tawksick's del sol -- build thread.

[toxxxic]

so since i plan on keeping this damn thing, i figured i'd go ahead and start a build thread to show the progress & all that good stuff. enjoy

SEPTEMBER 2008
Traded my EJ2 for this peice. It had a baaad revving problem, leaky ass targa top seals, the speakers were all blown, and the brakes were a suicide wish.





The first thing I did was paint the valve cover pink & white. Hah. I'm such a girl. :boobies:



JANUARY 2009
Traded the Del Sol wheels for some GSR Fat Fives off an ex's car (RIP TRAE!)





MARCH 2009
Bought some Nippon TE37's and tinted the corners & bumper reflectors & lowered it a bit more. Also got a gunmetal trunk to replace the blue one. Replaced targa top seals as well.







MAY 2009
Got my suspension bling! Blox Purple LCA's & Benen Purple Lower Tie Bar! & some amber corner lights.











AUGUST 2009
Traded the Nippons for some Chameleon slips & raised the car up a bit.





NOVEMBER 2009
Traded the Slips for Diamond Racing steelies in 15x8 +12 and slammed the shit out of it!







DECEMBER 2009
Body harness tuck! Removed cruise control.





JANUARY 2009
Brand new calipers, rotors, & pads! And a fresh oil change with 20/50 & Lucas while it was convenient



That's all for now! I'll update it when the del sol gets some more love! Stay tuned for paint at tax return time!

[JITB]

wheres my C4..

[TopNotchEG9]

Nice...

[1989_crx_si]

Great job so far. I was going to suggest paint job but you already did yourself.

[toxxxic]

Great job so far. I was going to suggest paint job but you already did yourself.

It needs a bit of body work -- its got about a million & a half dings from people opening their doors into it for 17 years , and that's the only thing thats been holding me back from paint.

[dallasb84]

20 w 50 in january???? tick much? or just hiding some rod knock

[toxxxic]

20 w 50 in january???? tick much? or just hiding some rod knock

nope! i just like running thick ass oil ... i mean the car has over 200k on it.

[dallasb84]

time to throw a b series in there

[toxxxic]

time to throw a b series in there

eh. until i boost the d series and blow it up, a b series can wait. this motor is more than good to me

[dallasb84]

my d16y8 lasted till 212k, she started rod knockin...... shit.. it knocked for about 6-8 months before i took it out.

now i got a fully built and boosted b18

[toxxxic]

my d16y8 lasted till 212k, she started rod knockin...... shit.. it knocked for about 6-8 months before i took it out.

now i got a fully built and boosted b18

i baby the hell out of it, so i don't expect it to give me any problems any time soon

but IF & WHEN it does, i'll start peicing together my j32a2 swap.

[dallasb84]

im assuming thats a v6..... tl? motor?

[toxxxic]

yes. TL type S

[dallasb84]

lol u r crazy

[toxxxic]

nahhh!

[ej_one]

they are faster then a k and half the price

[dallasb84]

thats just a badass swap imo.... i never jumped on the k series bandwagon... tbh

youd have to get the 6 speed too.....

[ej_one]

thats just a badass swap imo.... i never jumped on the k series bandwagon... tbh

youd have to get the 6 speed too.....

with lsd

[toxxxic]

yeah the tranny is the most expensive part of the entire swap.

a 6 speed lsd tranny is anywhere from 1200-1800 bucks

[ej_one]

but you will be faster then dylan. lol

[dallasb84]

with lsd

shrooms r better



god damn thats alot of dough.............

thats type r money right there.... how much would a jdm swap run

[JITB]

found the C4...time to blow this bitch up!

[toxxxic]

but HPC has j32a2 motors for around 500-700 bucks.

tranny anywhere from 1200-1800;

then the mounts and axles run about 800-1000 for all of it from hasport

then the hybrid racing shift box is 400

then idk where the hell to find a swap header for that shit

ecu misc parts etc etc ... wiring harness from chase would be 1700 ish lol

of course, that's the way i'd do it -- there are cheaper ways to go.

[ej_one]

you can get the complete swap with lsd tranny for 3500 on hmotors

[ej_one]

but HPC has j32a2 motors for around 500-700 bucks.

tranny anywhere from 1200-1800;

then the mounts and axles run about 800-1000 for all of it from hasport

then the hybrid racing shift box is 400

then idk where the hell to find a swap header for that shit

ecu misc parts etc etc ... wiring harness from chase would be 1700 ish lol

of course, that's the way i'd do it -- there are cheaper ways to go.

you can run the stock headers.

[dallasb84]

hey ej.....

did those je pistons i got from you slap alot >?

[toxxxic]

you can get the complete swap with lsd tranny for 3500 on hmotors

yeah but that 3500 doesnt include mounts & axles.

or shifter box. or other little things. i think you have to get an immobilizer for it too?

[ej_one]

hey ej.....

did those je pistons i got from you slap alot >?

no

[toxxxic]

zack we need to find jobs. or a life. i'm going to bed. you should do the same hahaha.

P.S. come play with us in the snow tomorrow. we can go drifting in the corolla

[dallasb84]

lockheed is hiring///////////


get ur asses a good job

[blacknightteg]

damn you people are crazy stayin up this late lol i just got up.

[toxxxic]

lockheed is hiring///////////


get ur asses a good job

ZACK LETS GO BUILD AIRPLANES!!!!

lol ... what are they hiring for??

[dallasb84]

i just drank a becks and took a piss.....


YOUR CRAZY

[dallasb84]

ZACK LETS GO BUILD AIRPLANES!!!!

lol ... what are they hiring for??

airplane builders...... lol

[toxxxic]

*waits for real answer*

[dallasb84]

im really not joking......

everyone that works in the plant is in some way shape or form an airplane builder.


there is tons of jobs open...... lmco.com look for trainee jobs if you gots no mechanical experience......

[dallasb84]

boeing in north carolina is hiring as well

[toxxxic]

alright zack lets build airplanes! ... dylan can come too haha

[dallasb84]

YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!

[EJ_Allmota]

great so far ma.. Its one of the standout Sols on here.. definitely get it painted but idk about that J32 swap.. Im not into the whole motor sticking out of the hood idea, thats some muscle car shit to me.. Plus youd have to raised your car up a bit for ground clearance.. Good luck with the build though, im sure it will be nice eitherway..