Whathappening's Slow Progress Build
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whathappening
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Whathappening's Slow Progress Build

by whathappening » April 28th, 2016

What’s up O8G?! I recently joined the O8G forum and figured I’d start my own little build thread.
First thing first. I’d like to thank everyone for all the great posts here. It helped me during my search for mods and provided much needed knowledge of what I definitely need to invest in.

I purchased my CBP EX-L coupe 6-6 in May 2014. Prior to the 8th gen, I had a UA5 NHB TL-S lowered with F&F Type I coilovers. Here are some pictures of the UA5.

Just installed the F&F type coilover out of the box. Way to low and a bumpy as hell ride. Raised it up 2” and for as low as it was, the ride was pretty comfortable.
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Picked up some powder coated Evo VIII wheels. I believe they were 17x8 +37.
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My plans for her were spoiled after rebuilding the transmission three times and replacing it once. My search for a fun manual car began. At last! My search was over!
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My brother wanted the UA5 for his son. He knew about the transmission and told me his mechanic would be able to fix it no problem. Shipped it out to him, his mechanic fixed it, and it runs strong 2 years later and I’m totally relieved.
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A few months after purchasing the 8th gen and much research on the forums, I picked up a set of ADR BBS LM Replicas 19x9.5 +35. Yes, there are BBS center caps on BBS replica wheels and no, I will not be sporting them. As mentioned in the title, I’ve had these wheels for a year and half now and have not mounted them on the car once.
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Other than the purchase of WeatherTech rain guards, my progress for the car pretty much stopped here…until a couple of months ago when the mod bug bit me.

Here is what I plan to do to my car:
Wheels & Suspension
ADR BBS LM Replica 19x9.5 +35 f&r (already purchased, not yet installed). Will wrap with 245-40 f and 265-35 r.
BC Racing BR Type Coilovers (have it, not yet installed)
J-Power 3-piece Rear Camber Kit (have it, not yet installed)
J-Power Front Upper Ball Joint (have it, not yet installed and don’t know if I need to)

Exterior
HFP Full Lip Kit (will purchase)
WeatherTech Rain Guards (have it, installed)
LED Switchback Front Turn Signals (will purchase)
Quad Retrofit Projector (want to do this)

Interior
Nothing done yet and not sure what I want to do.

Performance
ATLP V2 J-pipe (will purchase)
Magnaflow Exhaust System (will purchase)
J-37 IM will all the goodies (want to do this)
Intake (will purchase, still debating on which one)

That’s pretty much it. I’ll continue to update as I receive parts or make installs.

Big LrG
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Joined: December 18th, 2014
Location: Michigan

Re: Whathappening's Slow Progress Build

by Big LrG » April 29th, 2016

Welcome! GL with the build! There's a lot money that could be invested in these!
08' Alabaster Silver Coupe V6

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