Jeff's 2008 Special Edition Build Thread

[CTt3P5]

Today on the way home from work I had something crazy happen. Heard a loud boom and next thing I know the rear view mirror is in my lap and this was my view.

A couple of shots I took from the outside. I didn't see anything shot up from the road or vehicles around me so not quite sure what happened.

 

[Reitrof]

Ouch Jeff, looks like something big, basketball sized?

 

[bazooka joe]

That is so strange

 

[CTt3P5]

Very strange and had to be something large. Hit in the right spot too to knock my mirror off. I took advantage of that and removed the Jupiter blue mirror from the comfort of my couch. So there was a silver lining. lol Rev9 gave me a $25 credit to use for all of hassle I had with getting the Jupiter and the off fitment so I've been looking at this one. http://rev9autosport.com/zoom-oval-aero-rear-view-mirror.html We shall see though, not sure I want to spend $130 on a mirror right now.

Since the windshield needed time to set I bumped the tire install to Wednesday.

 

[bazooka joe]

Ooooo! I like!


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[CTt3P5]

Sold the Jupiter mirror for $25 so that gives me $50 towards a new one....hahahaha

Got a Cravenspeed stubby antenna and the ILM center console for Christmas. Installed the antenna Christmas day and waiting for the console. Thinking about adding some LEDs while I have things torn apart to install it.

 

[Reitrof]

Nice Jeff.

 

[CTt3P5]

Replaced the rear parking lights / stop lights with JDM Astar LEDs.

JDM Astar compared to stock bulb

Stock on left, LED on right - parking lights

Stock on left, LED on right - brakes applied

Both LEDs

 

[CTt3P5]

The rest of the LEDs arrived today. So I replaced the front bumper, dome, trunk, reverse and license plate bulbs today. Wasnt too crazy about the style of the front and rear turn signal LEDs so Im sending those back and ordered JDM Astar LEDs for them.

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[CTt3P5]

I ordered the TapTurn module around the same time as the LEDs and it arrived with the new turn signal LEDs yesterday. I got the module installed along with the rear signal LEDs last night after dinner. It was cold and dark so I'm going to swap in the front signal LEDs over lunch.

Front signal LEDs are in. What a PITA with the wheels still on the car. Light output is nice and crisp though and the wig wag feature of the TapTurn module is pretty cool.

 

[CTt3P5]

It's been a little quiet in here so time to liven it up.

Finally got the IL Motorsports center console that Mrs. Santa gave me for Christmas installed. But as you all know we can't just modify something without modifying it, so I added an LED to it. While at it, a buddy of mine helped me with fabricating some brackets for the footwell LEDs.

Pics!

 

[CTt3P5]

Almost got my hands on a used and local NC Mazdaspeed exhaust a couple of weeks ago but the buyer decided to keep it. My backup was going to be an RSII from Goodwin Racing but lo and behold the same day that the buyer backed out, I found a Mazdaspeed exhaust on Ebay. A looooong week later I was the happy winner of the auction and prepared for the long week of waiting for it to arrive. Much to my surprise, it was delivered today after being shipped yesterday! Thankfully I had an OEM gasket and hangers on standby. My left tip was sagging a bit so I figured it was a good time to just replace the hangers, can def. see a difference with the new ones. Oh yeah...loving that new growl too!

Pics!

 

[njaremka]

Woot! You finally got your Mazdaspeed muffler ��

 

[CTt3P5]

Hell yeah!!! I've been kicking myself in the ass for about a year now since I passed on buying yours.

 

[bazooka joe]

Nice Jeff! Love the bling!![emoji6]

 

[Reitrof]

Can't wait to hear it Jeff.

 

[CTt3P5]

Thanks Mark.

Bruce, I'm hoping to make it up to The Glen this year. Might not be able to stay all weekend but going to try and make race day.

 

[Reitrof]

Thanks Mark.

Bruce, I'm hoping to make it up to The Glen this year. Might not be able to stay all weekend but going to try and make race day.

Don't threaten me Jeff.

 

[CTt3P5]

Installed a Cobra 75 WX ST CB radio, Wilson Little Wil CB antenna and 8ft aux cord over the weekend.

 

[CTt3P5]

Installed the WebElectric BLP-1 brake light pulser. Another preventative measure to help people see me in my little car. Next up, horns!