natoli4 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 sometimes it's better to pay just a bit more for an experienced installer to do things right for you the first time. my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 Alright, 10th it is. I would like to come in early again, with synthetic fluids, Mobil1 5w-20, spark plugs. And you said you will get some genuine fluids from Honda/Acura right? Yes sir. Brother in law is head mechanic at Honda Escondido. I already have a wholesale account set up with them. They are right around the corner from us on Auto Park way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk6933 Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Yes sir. Brother in law is head mechanic at Honda Escondido. I already have a wholesale account set up with them. They are right around the corner from us on Auto Park way. Sounds good Mike. And I will have the money for the rims as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftcoast74 Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Any word on my ride Mike? Waiting patiently... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.sane Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Reeeaaally late to this thread since I dont belong in SoCal Just wanted to say congrats on the new home, Mike! Wish I could service my car there. Run by people who are honest and know their stuff. Love the banner btw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew888 Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Mike, Can you provide a Koni/Swift turn key swap? I'd rather buy it all from you and I suppose oem struts will be needed and your skills to modify those oem struts to receive the Konis also. The actual install in the car I can handle. Thx, Drew I would say expect to pay about $1k. But there are internet whores out there that sell Konis below wholesale. So, you could search up a deal. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=1586"VbGallery/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul_Good Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Drew, are you not liking the T1s anymore as you DD spring? I still find mine fairly smooth with a roughness similar to when i had the Bilsteins with Pinks. Are you wanting a softer ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 I can Drew. Have done it before. Do you have your OEM top hats? Because the Konis will want OEM GT top hats, not SpecB ones. But I need top hats, and perches and washers up front and top hats and perches in the rear along with bump stops and dust covers. So, unless there are donors (we could search the classifieds) it gets real expensive replacing all those OEM parts. Tokicos are a viable second option. They use SpecB top hats and they are bolt in. Very adjustable. I have run those too and been very happy. Even mated to Swifts. Tokico's are JDM models for our cars. So, they mate to Swifts nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowBound BP5 Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 PM sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftcoast74 Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Still waiting patiently... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted October 8, 2011 Author Share Posted October 8, 2011 Got the flat screen mounted today. Need to get the couch from Shamar and we have some seating and entertainment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniStiGuy Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Sweet! I'll be sure to get a hold of you guys when I'm in town this X-mas. I'll be in town from the 23rd of Dec to Jan 2 so I'll have to come swing by while I am around. OEM HID's Rx330 Retro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 Dave, your car is at Subie getting keys reprogrammed for the new ECU. Fingers Crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 Taking appointments for next week and beyond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longitude Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Very exciting times indeed. I look forward to paying more visits in the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natoli4 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 might be in the hunt for a set o sway bars to go with the new suspension...I have the set up at 1/2 turn from soft on the front and 3/4 in the back from soft. getting a little too much lean in long sweepers at higher speeds. any suggestions? I don't want to have much more than I have currently which are stock...maybe just a rear upgrade. really need advise as I'm really looking to fine tune the set up. Also, what's your thoughts on cooler thermostats? been getting warm when I'm driving hard. probably from the 5eat. I do have a trans cooler already. Wondering what you experiences are... thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 160deg t-stat is not normally needed. There are different ideas on if they are good or bad even in a race motor. All it will do is make the fans run more. If the system does not have the efficiency needed, it wont do anything. I have 2 sets of used Cusco bars available. Also have New Hotchkis bars available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natoli4 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I wasn't sure if I needed that stat either. Can the fans be turned on earlier via a tune? How do you turn them on sooner? Also what size are the cusco bars and do you recommend replacing both with my current set up? PM me a price please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natoli4 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 do I need links too with those bars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 Dont you have KB's already? $250 for a set of used Cusco bars (picked up). Fans turn on via a temp sensor. Not tunable AFAIK. There are two speeds for the fans too. Because the stat will open sooner, the fans will run more. But at some point more fan does nothing. Unfortunately there are no drop in aftermarket radiators for a 5EAT. We need to re-route the cooler lines and install an aftermarket cooler with a MT radiator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 going to subiefest today. see you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 Entered 1 car in the show. Best LGT and Best of Show. Woot!! http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=107162&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1319500436 http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=107163&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1319500436 http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=107164&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1319500436 http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=107165&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1319500436 http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=107166&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1319500436 http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=107167&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1319500436 http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=107168&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1319500436 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeraldG Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 That's awesome Mike! Any pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted October 27, 2011 Author Share Posted October 27, 2011 I should have 30 of the all new Filtered Turbo Oil Supply Lines ready to ship Monday. End of next week by the latest. Taking orders now. $175 delivered. http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=107296&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1319748838 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted October 27, 2011 Author Share Posted October 27, 2011 Some pix of the office/lobby as it progresses. http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=107300&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1319755771 http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=107301&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1319755771 http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=107302&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1319755771 http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=107303&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1319755771 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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