thechase136

Alright, I guess it's time for a build thread!

I'm about to complete the first half of my track/street build and thought it might be a good time to start documenting things. I picked up this gray '00 AP1 in March of 2015 in near-stock form, and I'll be slowly turning it into a street limited class time attack car for my rookie season in 2016.

How she sits today 6/13/16:















Mod List/Thread Index (Updated 6/13/16):

Engine/Drivetrain:
AEM V2 EMS
Exedy Stage 3 Hyper Single Clutch
Ballade TCT
EVS Tuning drive shaft spacers
Samco Radiator Hose Kit
Koyo 36mm Hypercore Radiator
Spoon Thermostat
Spoon Fan Switch
Spoon Radiator Cap
OS Giken Super Lock LSD
Innovative Differential Mounts - 75A

Intake/Exhaust:
Injen CAI
Berk 70mm Test Pipe
T1R 70R-EM Dual Sparrow

Exterior:
Ballade Carbon Fiber Hardtop
Voltex Type 2 1600mm GT Wing
Voltex Race Front Bumper
Voltex Race Chassis Mount Splitter
Voltex Canards
Downforce +25mm front fenders
K1 Labs Carbon Duckbill
Rear Lip spoiler
Schroth Racing reinforcement plates
Forbidden Hardtop Seals
Cusco Tow Hook

Interior:
Recaro Profi SPG
Nagisa Super Low Down Seat Rail
Takata Race 6pt SFI
Safety21 4pt Roll Bar
OMP Targa Steering Wheel
Works Bell Short Hub
Works Bell Rapfix II QR Adapter
Zoom CF Monaco 240 Rear View Mirror
SRP Gas Pedal
Alpine CDE-143BT Head unit
Pioneer TS-A1375R 5 1/4's
Pioneer TS-T110 Tweeters
Custom SS Shift knob

Suspension:
KW Variant 3 Coilovers (9k springs)
Buddy Club P1 Racing Camber Joints w/ Roll center plate
Alignment: front -3.54 camber, 6.6 caster, 0 toe and rear -3.59 camber, 0.093 toe

Brakes:
AP Racing Front Calipers
AP Racing 330mm J-Hook Rotors
Project Mu Club Racer pads F+R
AP SS brake lines
Project Mu 335 Brake Fluid
OEM Rear Calipers/Rotors

Wheels/Tires:
Advan RZII 17x9.0 +45 square
Advan AD08R 255/40R/17


Here's a few photos of the day I picked her up:







The only modifications it came with were an Injen CAI, Skunk2 springs, and dipped wheels. I loved pretty much everything about the car, so I decided to run it in (mostly) stock form for a while to get used to it.

Later down the road (no pun intended), I started to get the itch to begin modding things. I started off slowly and re-dipped the wheels in glossy white, which I thought came out pretty nicely :



Uh oh, time to go into conservation mode...



The finished product:







Then came the 38mm UK exhaust mod:



And a much needed radar detector




That's how she sits as of today! Now for the real modding to begin...

I ordered some 17x9.0 +45 Advan RZII's, 255/40R/17 Advan AD08R's and KW Variant 3 coilovers which should be here next week. The wheels were sent off to the powdercoater today to be done in Prismatic Triple Bronze. I couldn't help opening up the box to take a look before they were sprayed though





Oh boy am I excited for Tuesday. Hugh from Evasive Motorsports was a huge help with choosing sizes, and will be throwing everything on the car next week!

I'll give you guys an update once everything is on the car and back from the shop. Until then, HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

King Tut

Nice flat bill cap. Did I miss the track portion?

thechase136

Ok, I guess I'll ignore that one for now.

Yes you did, most of the parts haven't arrived yet.

King Tut

Ignore my compliment or question? You don't need any parts to head to the track. Just get out there and do it.

thechase136

Ignore my compliment or question? You don't need any parts to head to the track. Just get out there and do it.
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Your "compliment".

I've hit the track plenty of times in stock form, now I'd like to start working on wheels/tires/brakes, exterior, and eventually forced induction to make it a bit more fun.

King Tut

Well good luck to you. Turbo or supercharger?

thechase136

Thanks! I was hoping to go the turbo route, but with the Greddy CA Smog legal kit discontinued I'm looking into other options. Being smog compliant or easily reversible to pass smog is pretty important to me with this build.

King Tut

Thanks! I was hoping to go the turbo route, but with the Greddy CA Smog legal kit discontinued I'm looking into other options. Being smog compliant or easily reversible to pass smog is pretty important to me with this build.
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You should probably go supercharger or move to a better state then.

thechase136

Thanks! I was hoping to go the turbo route, but with the Greddy CA Smog legal kit discontinued I'm looking into other options. Being smog compliant or easily reversible to pass smog is pretty important to me with this build.
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You should probably go supercharger or move to a better state then.
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Yeah, that's probably what I'll end up having to do. I'm sure something like the Comptech kit would be an absolute blast.

jaor.s2k

Great looking Advans!