The Platypus's Slow Build.

[maharaj]

Any reason you didn't go with the Ventus RS-3's?

[The Platypus]

Any reason you didn't go with the Ventus RS-3's?

They don't make them in 195/50, nor do I need performance tires on these wheels. I don't plan on ever tracking the car with these wheels on, due to the fact that I have to use lug adapters, they are only 7 inches wide, and they are my babies. When I get my 15x9 6ULs, I'll use RS3s.

[Selonari]

If you ever want to part with that rsr exhaust, let me know ;)

[The Platypus]

If you ever want to part with that rsr exhaust, let me know ;)

Haha, you're not the first to ask me

[The Platypus]

Damn, it's been a while. I guess I have a few small updates. First, a couple of old pictures I found on my phone.


IMAG0466 by Some Platypus, on Flickr


IMAG0464 by Some Platypus, on Flickr

Little throwback to when I had ITB's for a little bit.

Throwback to when my car had ITBs by Some Platypus, on Flickr

Okay, so some time ago, I did a little wire-tuck.

Starting the tuck by Some Platypus, on Flickr

20130728_132659 by Some Platypus, on Flickr

20130728_141141 by Some Platypus, on Flickr
All plugs on the passenger side unplugged, ready to be depinned.


20130728_144601 by Some Platypus, on Flickr
Removing the safety tab to get to the lock tabs


20130728_144620 by Some Platypus, on Flickr
Make sure to write down or take a picture of the order of the wires so you don't forget how they go back in


De-pinning tool by Some Platypus, on Flickr
Make a little depinning tool by grinding down an allen key really thin and flat like so. You might want to make two (one smaller than the other)


Wire-tuck by Some Platypus, on Flickr
Then place the tool in between the metal and the black plastic retainer, and push down while pulling the wire out the other size.


Wire-tuck by Some Platypus, on Flickr
Then wrap your shit in PET and reroute it. You should only have to extend a couple wires. Unfortunately I don't have any final pictures of it. But yeah, you get the picture.

Sometime before that I ordered a whole bunch of parts. Some new wheels, tires, AK widebody, trunk, finish panel, etc.
Parts were starting to trickle in, but unfortunately while I was at work, some girl hit my car while it was parked next to her. Hit and run. Someone saw it though and got the license plate and came in and gave it to me, so I called the cops, and they found the person the next day. She claimed she didn't know she hit me, but said her insurance would pay for the damage.

Here's a picture of the damage, along with the trunk and finish panel mocked up

Damage by Some Platypus, on Flickr

Since then, I decided to sell that finish panel because I acquired a Slick Auto one instead.

More parts came in and I mocked some of them up as well.


Tease by Some Platypus, on Flickr


AK Fenders by Some Platypus, on Flickr

Last Thursday, we loaded the car up on the trailer and took it down to the paint shop. Gonna get the whole car resprayed.

Loaded up by Some Platypus, on Flickr

The wheels should be here by the time the car is done so I guess it works out perfectly.

That's it for now, but I'll be sure to take pictures when I get the car back.

[The Platypus]

Bit of an update: got the car back from paint, raised it up a bit to make sure I clear everything. Gonna get an alignment and lower it back down later.
I promise I'll get better pictures later, but for now:

[psulja]

That looks awesome! Really like what you've done with the car

[I<3flippyheadlights]

HOLY SHIT!?

The car is completely different!? LOOKS AMAZING!

[treeafodo]

I wasn't expecting this at all. Looks amazing!

[— Dandy —]

That is one unique looking vehicle. It's going to be fun to drive.

[The Platypus]

Thanks guys. After I get an alignment and a new battery I can't wait to start smashing with it again

[theothersawyer]

Such an amazing change since the last update in this thread. Look great!!

[— Vegard —]

I've been looking at the top picture for a looong long time, looks so good!

Need more

[— Grip Driver —]

That looks great, very aggressive!

[The Platypus]

Thanks guys! Here's a couple more.