Torque-less's AP2 Build Thread
04-10-2016, 06:42 AM
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I got my tires mounted on my wheels and threw them on the car, although initially I thought I was going to have to lower the car some its current ride height is growing on me. I have yet to get an alignment but I don't think I am going to run any more negative camber, I am just going to have them make sure everything is in spec and make some minor tweaks. I am really happy with how the car looks and just ordered some custom center caps to to accent the lugs and gun metal wheels. The car is getting detailed professionally the first of May and is having its OEM style eBay trunk spoiler thrown on.
Last edited by Torque-less; 07-15-2017 at 08:32 AM.
04-10-2016, 07:59 AM
#42
Really liking this build. Nice to consistently hear good things about the FA coilovers as well, it seems like they're starting to become the coilover of choice for the middle-market 
I like how even though you haven't tucked or shaved anything in your engine bay it still looks clean cut and polished as well.
I like how even though you haven't tucked or shaved anything in your engine bay it still looks clean cut and polished as well.
04-10-2016, 02:56 PM
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Really liking this build. Nice to consistently hear good things about the FA coilovers as well, it seems like they're starting to become the coilover of choice for the middle-market
I like how even though you haven't tucked or shaved anything in your engine bay it still looks clean cut and polished as well.
I like how even though you haven't tucked or shaved anything in your engine bay it still looks clean cut and polished as well.
The Fortune Autos have been nothing but great, from the time I ordered them to now that I'm driving on them. I have never had nice coilovers before, on my last car I had function forms and I thought they were decent, but the quality of these is amazing. Definitely worth the money.
04-11-2016, 02:41 AM
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Yea man I still have it. I'm kind of just dealing with it and doing my best not to acknowledge it. The only time it's hard to avoid is when I'm on a 55mph road and I'm going like 60 haha
05-10-2016, 02:37 PM
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Well no real exciting updates but I did get the car detailed and holy hell it looks so good. I am not very good or patient when it comes to washing cars so I am blown away by how amazing Reflected Images did at detailing the car. While it was there they installed my eBay OEM style rear wing, I also installed my center caps. I purchased a CoverCraft Noah cover to hopefully protect the car since I currently don't have a garage.
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07-14-2017, 05:49 AM
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Hey everyone, I know its been forever since I have posted on here but there really hasn't been any good updates on the car until now. Back in December I bought my first house and I made sure it had a garage 
So now the car gets to sleep safe and sound inside.
Over the next few weeks I will having my 3.9s installed in the rear, Manley springs and retainers, a -8 fuel feed line, AEM fuel rail, and ID1700's installed... you may be asking "why?"haha Well, even though its not easily available at every gas station around here I am going to start storing and running E85. I currently have 4 15gallon drums and a hand pump. The closest E85 station is about 1hr from me and I don't really pass it on the way to anything. I will post some pictures of the parts as they come in.
So now the car gets to sleep safe and sound inside.Over the next few weeks I will having my 3.9s installed in the rear, Manley springs and retainers, a -8 fuel feed line, AEM fuel rail, and ID1700's installed... you may be asking "why?"haha Well, even though its not easily available at every gas station around here I am going to start storing and running E85. I currently have 4 15gallon drums and a hand pump. The closest E85 station is about 1hr from me and I don't really pass it on the way to anything. I will post some pictures of the parts as they come in.
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07-19-2017, 06:46 PM
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Alright guys, I have a few more pictures to throw up. My buddy was able to get the diff out today and is gonna crack it open tomorrow.
In other news, the ID1700s came in and they are good looking. haha Also, check out this giant fuel filter...
In other news, the ID1700s came in and they are good looking. haha Also, check out this giant fuel filter...
08-02-2017, 02:49 PM
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Alright so the diff was removed, split open, and the 3.9's were installed. The manifold was removed in order to get the broken stud out and the exhaust leak was found... 
The manifold had a crack (probably caused by the vibrations) and you can see the rubbing it caused on the gasket. SO I have been wanting a brace made for the manifold for a while and now it will hopefully help with that and the weight on the front runner.
Also, the comparison of the new and old springs and retainers in the head, along with the new valve seals. This car is gonna be running real nicee
The manifold had a crack (probably caused by the vibrations) and you can see the rubbing it caused on the gasket. SO I have been wanting a brace made for the manifold for a while and now it will hopefully help with that and the weight on the front runner.Also, the comparison of the new and old springs and retainers in the head, along with the new valve seals. This car is gonna be running real nicee