ss04

This thread has been a long time coming for me. I picked up my S in September '07, and it's been quite a journey since then. I will continue to add to this thread, although I really don't think there is much more I want to do to her, other than boost. I'm sure I will find some small things here and there.

I know my S isn't very modded compared to some on this site, but I hope you guys enjoy my thread

~Cam

http://vimeo.com/42051607

ss04

September 2007 - I picked her up with an ugly C-west front end and sideskirts on it. I couldn't wait to lose both of them . She only had 23,000 kms (14,000 miles) on her at the time.



May 2008 - First Mods
- Dropped on KW V3's with F/R T1R Bumpsteer kits
- Brand new front AP2 headlights and tail lights to replaced scratched up ones that came with the car (I'm super picky lol)
- New AP2 V1's to replace existing curbed rims
- K&N FIPK Intake
- OEM front bumper
- Removed C-west sideskirts







October 2008 - Facelift
Picked up an E-Auto (yes, a replica) Amuse R1 front bumper. Some of you will probably recognize these shots, I've gotten many PM's about them over the last couple years





One week later :
My neighbor backed into me, causing almost 3k of damage (door, fender + emotional damage). I was glad she missed the front bumper though!







December 2008
I drove it around with the smashed up fender for a while before winter came. I turned lots of heads and saw a lot of painful faces when people looked at the car. These were the last shots of the car before it went in for cosmetic surgery.





My 1982 Tercel that I rocked that winter while Stella was in pieces

ss04

Winter 2008 - A labour of love
- Found a replacement door (not in the photos) and replacement fenders
- Ferrari Grigio Silverstone complete colour change inside and out
- Ings+1 Rear Bumper
- Front/Rear fenders rolled
- Radio antenna shaved
- All panels block sanded and levelled
- Car stripped down as much as possible without pulling the block - I dismantled every single panel and body piece to do this colour change PROPERLY! I have had many terrible experiences with bodyshops, so I decided to do everything myself except for the prep/paint. I even went to the extent of ordering all the factory labels for the underside of the hood and the door jambs... I still haven't put them all back on
- Black chrome OEM emblems (I still have the sides and front - debating whether to install them)
- Mishimoto radiator installed since I took the OEM one out to paint the engine bay

My cramped workspace for the next 2 months







Bobbi - my trusty sidekick. I miss you Bobbi. RIP



Flatbed time!





At the shop
I would drop in on these guys twice a day I swear. I made sure everything was perfect and they hated every minute of it











Spraying started
I was sooooo excited.













Back into my cramped workspace
All body panels were not aligned yet - I did that over the next week or so making everything perfect.

ss04

February 2009 - Back on the road!
I was a happy guy This colour is very dynamic, it has many different shades depending on the light it's in.















May 2009 - Customized Interior
- OEM Red/Black seats replaced my all black seats (carpets and center console remained black)
- Door card inserts custom wrapped with half black and more padding for comfort
- Center console silver pieces and radio door painted Ferrari Grigio to match the exterior
- Center console elbow pad re-wrapped with more padding
- Honda "premium" black floor mats
- Audio Upgrades: Focal 165k3 3-way components in custom door panels, Zapco 1000.4 Digital Reference Amp, Alpine CDA-9887 Head Unit with iPod control, and Modifry DCI for factory dash control



Downforce Side Diffusers installed









January 2010 - Some more mods
- Greddy SE Dual Catback
- T1R 70mm Test Pipe
- TWM M1 Abrams Shift Knob
- SOS Hood Dampers
- Secret compartment camera mount for track days

ss04

2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver!!!!







June 2010 - Wheel Spacers Added
- 20mm Rear and 15mm Front
- Also installed blue tinted convex mirrors



August 2010 - More mods for track day!
- 255/225 Yokohama Advan AD07 Rubber
- Carbotech XP10/XP8 Pads F/R
- Goodridge SS Brake Lines F/R
- Motul Dot 5.1 Fluid
- Challenge GT Front Tow Hook
- More aggressive alignment









October 2010 - More track time
Borrowed my buddy's Bride Vios seat, wow what a difference at the track...

ss04

November 2010 - As it sat before this last winter
Went from 15 to 20mm spacers up front (20mm all around)

ss04

Recent Mods:
Since it went into hibernation this winter, I have added:

- Authentic Mugen FRP Hard Top
- Beatrush Front Subframe Brace
- AUT Cooling Plate

More pics to come soon!

MugenAp2S2k

Sick color nice build

esstwothousand

wow, you really are a perfectionist! interesting timeline, nice job

Nagata-San74

Really clean !