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By diyauto

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9 minute(s) of a 55 minute read

5-13-2016

Tires were mounted today. TL gets dropped off on Saturday for air install. Wanted to install myself but I'm too busy currently so at least it will get done sooner. Almost ready.

Just fuckin with the daily.

5-21-2016

Decided since the suspension is taken apart, it would be a good time for an upgrade. Ordered SPC front adjustable camber ball joints as well as 3 bar rear kit in addition to my Ingalls rear adjustable camber ball joints. I'll have a lot more adjustability now.

Car is suppose to be done late next week.

5-24-2016

Progress. Should be complete this week.

Last shots taken before suspension is swapped out:

Mock up:

Setup with hardlines:

Trunk view missing one hardline:

5-26-2016

Went to check on the car today. After installing the SPC front camber kit the fronts tuck but rub slightly on the way down so I'll do a slight pull and be set. Rears sat on the edge of the tire but haven't adjusted the rear camber yet now that the SPC 3 bar is in. Probably do a slight pull for the rear as well just for peace of mind. Car should be out of the shop this week!

6-1-2016

I don't remember the exact style but it's the original one not the newest version.

6-4-2016

Got my car back today after 3 long weeks. Had them get everything working properly on the stocks. Will be fitting my VSXX's tomorrow night for import Faceoff. InfiniteWerks will be on for the next show hopefully. Wasn't able to run the addition camber I needed in the front do to the fork coming in contact with the strut so may be downsizing tires but I'll keep my thread posted. For now, the first couple photos I took.

6-5-2016

7-24-2016

It's been a minute. Too busy to put work into my other wheels so here's how she currently sits. Need to adjust my camber a little more so I can drop the rear more. Also planning to finally get her dyno tuned. Just need to call and set it up.

10-20-2016

Been awhile since I updated my thread.

As summer has come to an end here in Washington and Shawdy is getting tucked away until spring time (fire her up here and there), I decided to do a full 3 stage polish and do two different paint coatings:

1) Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ceramic Coating (7 years guaranteed)

2) Gtechniq Exo Hydrophobic Coating (3 years guaranteed)

Final result was better than I had expected and the paint does need anything more than a wash from here on out. As for future mods, I did order a set of Kics iR40 Conix tuner lugs which are currently being imported from Japan through one of my homies. I do still have my Infinite Werks that I will be swapping tires to get the fitment I want. I also am looking to finally install a stereo in the trunk since I have a brand new JL Audio 600/1 amp and W6v3 subwoofer. I'm trying to hold off until I can get my custom trunk set up complete however so i am not blocking my air setup with a big box. That's about it for now. I do have plans to get the Stoptech BBK front and rear hopefully this coming spring/summer 17. We shall see.

Summer '16:

12-6-2016

Brakes arrived today. They are huge! I won't be installing until spring before the first car show of the year (April 9th) so the wait will have to continue on my build. Time to keep stacking parts.

And of course I have the R40 iconix lug nuts imported from Japa to throw on the new setup as well.

2-21-2017

Meant to update my thread two weeks ago but I couldn't wait any longer. Installed the Stoptech big brake kit and I could not be happier. Install went smooth minus the rotor screws since I rarely drive the car but I installed brand new ones in the BBK. Had to cut the dust shields off for the rotors to clear but that was an easy part. Here's some photos:

Front:

Rear:

Front and Rear:

Front with the OEM 19's and 20mm spacers:

Sneak peak of the rears with the VSXX:

Sneak peak of the fronts with the Infinite Werks: (Wheels have been collecting dust so they appear dirty)

Ill take some quality side shots of the entire car next time I take it out.

Last weekend I finally installed DRLs from VLEDs. This is their newest bulb 6k 6 XTE-2 LED DRLs with their R2 DRL Warning Canceler Kit. Matches the V3 Triton switchbacks and all my other lights perfectly. Pictures do not show the crispy white and only show the brightness.

Before:

After:

More to come!

4-12-2017

Just some new photos from last weekend at HondaFest NW

6-1-2017

I purchased a spare set of emblems from the dealer awhile back and got them back a couple weeks ago from a buddy. They are gold chrome now like the OEM set for the RL. I got the "SHawd" and both front and rear "A" emblems done since those are the only ones I use. I just need to find some time to swap them. Probably before Weakest Seattle since Ill be showing at the Heeltoe Automotive booth to support my buddy Marcus since he asked. Hoping to get some more mods in before as well, but currently too busy to mess with the TL.