Well, I think it's time to start one of these build threads. It's kind of like a journal of the car and a representation of all that we have been through together. I guess I'll start with a brief history.

I purchased Akane (gently) used in December 2010. She had 13,000 miles and a great smile. I had seen other girls, but the moment I saw Akane, I knew she was the one for me. She had the wider hips of a 2007 AP2, with deep black interior, a glossy NFR well-kept coat of paint and not a single sign of a modification; she was perfect.

On the drive home, I was weak in the knees, we were unacquainted but I could feel the chemistry, and then the cops pulled me over. I presented my new purchase paperwork and rode off without an issue, already Akane and I were getting in to trouble; this was going to be the start of something beautiful.

Exterior

Downforce Carbon AP2 Front Lip Splitter Destroyed several times and finally gave up and sold the lip and splitter
Varis Carbon Side Diffusers Sold to Ervin Enjoy buddy! to make room for the Voltex Race Side Skirts
Voltex Carbon Rear Diffuser
Voltex Street version front bumper on the way!
Varis Carbon Bonnet
Mild Rear Fender Roll by Anthony
Convex Blue Side view Mirror Glass
Js2k Keyhole Covers
JS2k Full LED light replacements

Interior

Spoon Shift Knob
Spoon Mirror Glass
Js2k Tall Tinted Wind Screen
Works Bell Short Steering Whell Hub
Works Bell Quick Release
Nardi Semi-deep-corn Suede Steering Wheel
JS2k Full LED light replacements

Engine

Password JDM Dry Carbon Full Intake
Password JDM Dry Carbon Cooling Plate
Password JDM dress-up bolts on the Cooling Plate
ARC Coil Cover
Optima Yellow Top
Tein Hood Dampers
Spoon Radiator Stays
ARC Titanium Header Heat shield
CG Amis Oil Cap
Cusco Catch Can
60 Moddiction Titanium bolts
S2Carbonworks Titanium Injector Cover
Berk 3 inch Single exhaust with no Catalytic converter



Wheels/Suspension

Work Emotion XD9
17X8.5 +42 Front
17X9.5+35 Rears
Khumo Ecsta ASX Tires in 225 45 17 Front
Khumo Ecsta ASX Tires in 245 40 17 Rear
Work blue Valve Stems with Volk black Caps
Project Kicks R26 black Chrome Lugs
Tein SRC Coils

ICE

A couple of CDs in the Secret Compartment for now

Current as of 4/24/2012

 

This is how Akane Looked the day she came home.






And Here are the latest shots taken:

 

Future Plans

What would the Journey be without a destination?

ASM Rear Fender Flares
Tamon Carbon Wing or Voltex Type 1s
Voltex Race Front
Varis Rear Bumper
Varis Fenders
Mugen Hard Top (carbon?)
Te37 SL to fit the Wider fenders
J's Carbon Doors
ASM carbon trunk

Toda Carbon ITB with Carbon surge tank (first DBW with ITB?)
Toda Cams
Toda Stroker Kit
Akrapovic Exhaust ( DAMMIT THEY BETTER MAKE ONE)
ARC Radiator and Mishimoto Radiator Fans
Necessary mods to achieve and support a power goal of 300 WHP all motor (Diferential, Clutch, and many other things)

Tein SRC Coils
ASM Adjustable Links
Full compliment of Spoon Bushings
Full compliment of Beatrush Chassis Bars
Cusco 7pt Cage
Wilwood full BBK

Double Din touchscreen AV unit
Full compliment of DLS speakers
JL StealthBox
Defi Guages in the Radio door
CG Amis Guage pod with Defi Guages

ASM Floormats (sorry but i like the checkered red ones)
Lots of Hardware to Clean up the engine bay
Wire tuck down the road

 

I wanted to thank a couple of people and companies for their help and support ! Without these guys and gals, I wouldn't be enjoying the car the way I am, I have met many good and interesting people, THANKS AGAIN!

Kamispeed
Evasive Motorsports
Gray Norris
Olivia Bennett

Josh - Mugen AP2
Mikey - Always_Slammed
Javi - La Negrita

and to the many more of you that I have met on the way, I look forward to getting to know you all better.

 

asm wing asap jess!!! cr tonneau would be good too! and a slam!

 

Looking good, can not wait to see it lowered!

 

Thanks Guys! Thank you for helping to make the journey interesting.

 

Super clean. I love it.

 

So, some time has passed and ive been doing things here and there we took a moment this weekend to do a very small photoshoot at a local marina. I thought i would share a few pictures and update the parts list to keep everyone posted. LMK what you think