My evolution thread
06-01-2013, 09:27 PM
#1
My Evolution thread
I've been wanting to create one of these for the longest time to document a picture timeline of my car, but figured I should wait until I had enough to show an actual progression. Now seems like a good time to do so.
Sadly I couldn't find any actual day 1 pic of it so this is as close to stock picture I could find. Ok so let's get started
2008
Stock with Stillen Grille and Stillen lip
2009
Added new wheels: XIX X17
Added Megan Racing axle-back Exhaust
Added Tanabe NF210 springs
2010
Added Ironman and tinted tails
Added Autokits-X Ryou grill + Molded AK CF lip + refinished the wheels black
Added Autokit V1 CF diffuser
2011
Dropped on Tein SSP coil + refinished the wheels in gunmetal + AK CF sides
Refinished the paint scheme on the molded autokit lip
2012
Added HKS catback exhaust + Removed AK diffuser and painted the valence Obisidian black
Additional pile of mods waiting to go on
Tein EDFC added
SSR MS1 added
Full CF interior by CF Element + M37 shift **** + custom led GTR button added
Added Project Mu pads and Drilled Slotted rotors all around
Starting the exterior conversion to a full JDM kit: adding an authentic Zele front bumper
Threw on the Cusco bar while I was at it
Swapped my Gold TS cap for the rare Black/Titanium TS cap
Added Arc Radiator cap
Tracked down some discontinued CF SSR caps
With the Zele bumper on
Full interior LED conversion
2013
I'm sure I've missed a few upgrades along the way but it's a fairly good recap i think. Here's how she currently sits as she waits for the next evolution chapter to unfold
Discontinued Veilside Turbine type Oil cap is finally here
Added Impul sides
Powder Coated my calipers
New Wheels are here: Work CV201 steplip
Back on the ground Aug 2013
Just arrived: Burnout KDXI rear spats
Pretty sure this is the first set in the US
Burnout Spats installed
Continue on Page 8
Sadly I couldn't find any actual day 1 pic of it so this is as close to stock picture I could find. Ok so let's get started
2008
Stock with Stillen Grille and Stillen lip
2009
Added new wheels: XIX X17
Added Megan Racing axle-back Exhaust
Added Tanabe NF210 springs
2010
Added Ironman and tinted tails
Added Autokits-X Ryou grill + Molded AK CF lip + refinished the wheels black
Added Autokit V1 CF diffuser
2011
Dropped on Tein SSP coil + refinished the wheels in gunmetal + AK CF sides
Refinished the paint scheme on the molded autokit lip
2012
Added HKS catback exhaust + Removed AK diffuser and painted the valence Obisidian black
Additional pile of mods waiting to go on
Tein EDFC added
SSR MS1 added
Full CF interior by CF Element + M37 shift **** + custom led GTR button added
Added Project Mu pads and Drilled Slotted rotors all around
Starting the exterior conversion to a full JDM kit: adding an authentic Zele front bumper
Threw on the Cusco bar while I was at it
Swapped my Gold TS cap for the rare Black/Titanium TS cap
Added Arc Radiator cap
Tracked down some discontinued CF SSR caps
With the Zele bumper on
Full interior LED conversion
2013
I'm sure I've missed a few upgrades along the way but it's a fairly good recap i think. Here's how she currently sits as she waits for the next evolution chapter to unfold
Discontinued Veilside Turbine type Oil cap is finally here
Added Impul sides
Powder Coated my calipers
New Wheels are here: Work CV201 steplip
Back on the ground Aug 2013
Just arrived: Burnout KDXI rear spats
Pretty sure this is the first set in the US
Burnout Spats installed
Continue on Page 8
Last edited by soolman32; 09-24-2013 at 10:12 PM.
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Kevalteam (07-24-2013)
06-03-2013, 01:46 PM
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hands down since i joined this forum 2 years ago (i think almost to the day today) your car has been an inspiration, showing me how great this car can look when done correctly. i may have gone a different course than you modding wise, but hands down love everything you did. loved seeing it in person last year at the vossen meet in miami too
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06-03-2013, 05:44 PM
#8
Great progress thread, love the repainted wheels & new grill. Those rotors look just like the ones I'm getting ready to install, are those from brakeperformance.com? And if so, how are you liking them? Those Tanabe springs drop pretty low compared to the sedan version, nice choice!
Everything you've done looks top-notch!
Everything you've done looks top-notch!
06-03-2013, 07:19 PM
#9
Thanks for the compliments. It's a been a fun journey and I've certainly enjoyed it so far and looking forward to what's next
Thanks Jon. Really like the Mu pads and dust level with them isn't bad at all considering this is a very low/no noise pad.
Yes they are the brakeperformance rotors. I've been very satisfied with them. I had the dreaded squeaky brake issue most experience on the stock setup. Switched to these and Mu pads and it's been on quiet ride ever since then. I've actually recommended them to a few people here who are also satisfied with them.
Great progress thread, love the repainted wheels & new grill. Those rotors look just like the ones I'm getting ready to install, are those from brakeperformance.com? And if so, how are you liking them? Those Tanabe springs drop pretty low compared to the sedan version, nice choice!
Everything you've done looks top-notch!
Everything you've done looks top-notch!
Last edited by soolman32; 06-04-2013 at 10:02 AM.
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