Coming along! Can't wait to see the final product.

I remember long ago when I actually did things on New Years.....looked like fun. Did you guys have to buy coats and hats for the trip? Lol

 

We've always had winter gear from places we've travelled to in the past, just never really wear that stuff in S. FL with 70 to 80 degree temps lol.

 

and here i thought i was the only brotha on the forum, good pics fam. are you keeping your car red?

 

Got the pic you sent me of the wheel. I forgot you said you were going with the polished lip. They came out looking great.

I was sick, fever and all, for the first time in nearly 10 years yesterday. It was a BAD day.

 

Good looking progress man! I just picked up a 99 tl front lip and looking at your install is getting me antsy..

Where did you pick up the sides? Or was everything included in a kit?

 

Awesome update! You look like you had a great time...
One of the nicest and most humble members I've met in a long time.

 

Indeed; a slight variation of it at least.

Hope you feel better dude. My wife actually caught the flu shortly after we got back. I think it had to do with the drastic temp changes within a short time period...

Thanks! I actually purchased the entire kit from ebay; the infamous ebay kit if you will.

Awww, thanks J, you're making me blush!

 

Nice. I am motivated again...

 

Thought you got rid of your CL haven't seen you post in forever.

Btw rich kid look forward to seeing it finished.

 

Thanks! Dug up some of your old posts; car definitely looks clean.

It's easy to loose motivation in modding a 10+ year old car given the fact aftermarket support was non-existent and still is. But for me, the fact that we have something that's so rare makes it worth wild. Of course that and my wife's support as she loves the car as well.

Looking forward to seeing your build!

Thanks D!

 

Nope, still got it. Just crossed 39k miles. I have all this stuff and have not installed it...

Have been debating on whether to (1) sell it will everything included; (2) sell it stock and sell all the performance parts here; or (3) put it all together and see what it turns out to be.

I don't want a car note but I would love a 1-Owner 996 Turbo.

Decisions...decisions. Thanks again for all you help and advice, Diddy. Much appreciated.

Keep it coming, RichKid.

BTW, one more brother on the site...

 

just came across this thread, how much did u pay for your supercharger? thinking about selling mine...

 

I may have overlooked this but when are you planning on having the car back up and running? I know you're doing lots of things to it while its down (like my garage queen) and sometimes it's hard to find a stopping point in the midst if all you're doing. I keep doing and doing and doing and doing and because of that it never gets any road time. Lol

 

I'm guessing you have a supercharger? Throw it on! You'll fall in love all over again.

You could probably get 2-3G depending on condition and any extras included.

 

It's been over 6 weeks since I last heard the blower spool... Can't believe it's been that long .

After it gets painted, it's off to get BBK, rotors, brake lines, & new tires installed.

Speaking of tires; pardon the crappy phone pics, but you get the idea...

Prepped.


Primer'd.


Painted.


Result.


Sneak peak of the front end.


Almost there guys... almost there!

 

^ Agree with Gnuts.

 

How could you not agree with a guy named gnuts?

 

 

See...he knows.

 

That's some avatar you got there J!

 

Thanks!
it's what you young bucks call "a selfie", no?

 

I guess lol

 

[QUOTE=gnuts;14823339]I'm guessing you have a supercharger? Throw it on! You'll fall in love all over again.

Yup, Gnuts: SC, CT Headers, CT Cat backs, AEM gauges integrated into rearview mirror, Emanage Blue, and 19's.

Closing on a house next Friday so I will have a garage again. A lack of one has been an impediment.

 

[QUOTE=Chicago6MT;14825346]I'm telling you from experience install all that and you'll love it.

 

[QUOTE=Chicago6MT;14825346]I'm telling you from experience install all that and you'll love it. Sometimes I miss my setup.

 

Congrats on the home purchase! I'm certain once you pull the car into the garage, the modding will begin

As Diddy said, you'll fall in love all over again... Trust me!

Did you integrate the gauges onto the rearview mirror yourself?

 

Polished rolled tips arrived.

 

Nice, where you get those? What's the opening size?

 

Picked up from a seller on Ebay; 2.5" in / 3" out.

Other than the look of the stock tips, I've been pretty content with the sound of my exhaust (headers, test pipe, vibrant resonator, & stock mufflers). Sounds similar to a G35/37 at idle & cruise... I'm going to pick up an ultra quiet resonator to quiet it down a bit more; but should be to my liking once the UQR is installed.

 

I did not. Sourced it through a guy in Texas. Sent him the mirror and gauges and he sent it back all buttoned up and tidy. That was my big thing, I did not want any gauges showing. Stealth...

 

So, the car has been painted.... and it looks F*^#ING AWESOME!!

Still have a couple of things to button up prior to posting pics, so stay tuned.

Also picked up a new daily

 

I'm not surprised. Melbourne red looks way better than San Marino red.

 

Kinda hard to explain what it looks like... just insane in direct sunlight; slight orange hue to it.

 

I wanna see...

 

No peeking!

 

Now we need to set up a Florida meet so we can see this in person.

 

Now you see why I painted my CL that color. Saw a M3 I'm traffic one day and knew I had to have that red.

 

need pics!!!!!

 

I sure do; should've been a stock option! Lol
In due time

 

I saw advanced pics of it. Does look pretty slick