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I got a few more pieces in this week, and as of today, I pretty much have all the major parts needed that will comprise my turbo system.

I received a set of Hardtop Brackets from GarageStar today,...

Only took me about 20 minutes to whip it up, all for the price of $Free.00!

Snatched up a few more parts today to finish up getting everything I need for the coolant reroute!

I also used this as time to practice a bit more with getting the exposure right with my...

Thanks for the advice! I'll definitely give that a shot :D

I did a quick edit in photoshop because the white balance was way outta whack with the lights I was using, so I'll play around with the...

So I saw some write-ups online about making a DIY Lightbox, so I thought I would give it a shot!

I found myself a good sized cardboard box (18x12x12 I believe), tissue paper, tape, and a box...

A box arrived today from 949 Racing...

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and within this box was...
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I got it used from the owner of Difflow. It came off of an Exige S that only had it on for a few months and was driven rarely. Its literally in perfect condition; no scratches, nicks, scrapes or...

Email sent. Oh baby, I want one of those so bad! :3:

I'll have a small, much needed update for this project this week.

Then I'll have a much more substantial update as soon as my tax return comes in :twisted:

Thanks!

The shift knob is great! A bit skinnier than some of the others I've had, but its lightweight and looks fantastic in person. Plus, I got to support Rev 9 by purchasing it from them, so...

Check out Revlimiter's feature on my car! :D

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Well it turns out that the Sprint V's are on backorder from Sparco until the middle of March. So I won't be getting to ditch the stock 10AE seats *quite* yet.

Either way, it doesn't really affect...

Yes! I'm planning on doing a coolant reroute, so with that and the bigger radiator that I already have, I believe it should cool the motor adequately with all the turbo bits on.

One more quick pic that I took the other night while playing around with my new camera... :D

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As for the blow off valve...

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I picked up the Turbosmart Kompact Dual Port, as its pretty innovative and is very good quality...

Now time for some new content!

I just received the intercooler, blow off valve, and seat brackets this past week.

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DIFFUSAR!!!!

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Install pics of the roll cage!

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I then got in a couple cool pieces from a former 10AE buddy Broketuner!

Energy Suspension Polyurethane suspension bushings and the Hondata intake manifold gasket:
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After picking up the cage, I received an email that I had eagerly been waiting for...

The turbo components were complete!

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Abe...

Out with the old and in with the new...roll bar!

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As I waited in anticipation for the turbo manifold and downpipe to be completed, I got to participate in my first real track event at Harris Hill Road in San Marcos!
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I was and have been extremely happy with how the car looks with the hardtop and 6UL's :D

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Turbosmart's 40mm v-band...

AND THEN! The steal of the century happened...

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I picked up this hardtop from a local miata owner for $325. It needed...

I had to wait a few months for Hankook to get RS-3's back in stock, but while I was waiting, I began the forced induction parts compilation! :P

Beginning with a set of Deatschwerks 600cc fuel...