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New Years Performance Resolutions for 2009

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#1 ·
I'm legend-less at the time but my Legend plans are as follows:

1. Find and purchase a cheap coupe to make into a gutted "race car"
2. Build a 3.5 with type II heads.
3. Make an adapter plate for the manifold for the type II heads on the 3.5 block.
4. Start making 3.5 mount brackets on an exchange basis
4. Make a basic under-car turbo system
5. Gather and release all information on the ECU project when I have free time.
6. Work out a better system to do head gasket jobs more quickly

Plans for the Bimmer:

1. Install lowering springs
2. Some style 95 wheels
3. Magnaflow mufflers
4. Custom CAI

-Matt
 
#4 ·
Here are some ideas i would like to accomplish in 09':
-Full Exhaust, have just yet to decide on exhaust Stromung, Remus.. Rev3
-Install NGK IV's and performance wires
-Possibly full tint
-Price out a good paint job and reputable body shops for future reference
-Get the GS rims refinished (need to decide on either chrome dip or refinishing)
-Hopefully get ECU chipped
-Some JDM projector retrofitting and fog lights (might just be wishful thinking lol)
-engine damper
 
#6 ·
install items laying in my corner lol.
1) install jdm headlights and clear turn signals
2) install top of the line audio system
- boston acoustic speakers
- alpine pdx amps
-pioneer z3 navi
3) install all black interior and new leather seats
4) refinish gs wheels and find a set of tl aspec rims for summer.
5) get body work estimates
 
#8 ·
mind are
sr5 chip(i'll be calling you very soon matt)
do my jdm tl projector headlights with carbon fiber bezel
install my keyless entry
install my i pod adapter
remus exhaust
oem foglights(got them)
front & rear sway bars(wait for groupbuy)
twin clutch five speed flywheel
top of the line cop radar
might get aluminun pulleys but might also drop a 3.5 in
 
#9 · (Edited)
For me it's not so much in performance stuff as it is visual and mechanical.
-Cold Air Intake sometime
-performance chip sometime soon.
-reded out tail lights
-oem fog switch
-black speaker fabric
-type II cluster
-led swap
-'94-95 memory seat switch
-floor mats
-GS shift knob
-timing belt
-new exhaust system
-projector retrofits healights
 
#11 ·
-Spread my attention evenly between December and the coupe
-Get some 7 spokers for December
-Put the GS wheels on the coupe
-Turn the TLs into dedicated auto-x rims(or perhaps sell and buy proper auto-x rims)
-embarrass my untrained friends with faster cars on the track in my very old luxury yacht
 
#12 ·
2009 probably won't bring much in terms of performance on the Legend: it's another year of simply keeping it running - the BMW as well, though it'll see more performance parts replacing the wearing stock hardware.

Expected:
Diff & trans. fluid flushes
Coolant drain and fill: replace a couple hoses
Basic maintenance

Possible & likely:
Fiberglass woofer box for the JL W3
New wiring and an amp for the front stage

Less likely:
New component front stage
Koni reds
 
#14 ·
Sherwood:

Not so much performance with her, I haven't decided if I will do anything more than my short ram and IDS bar with her.
1. New brakes and rotors
2. New wheels
3. Rust removal and paint


Canterbury:

1. Install sways
2. Install Ksports
3. Paint and install OEM spoiler
4. Rust removal and paint
5. Do whatever it is that needs to be done to get her running right :giggle: (ie: sell my soul)


Me:

Read and learn, read and learn. Ask some more questions :p
 
#15 ·
This is almost ALL wishful thinking since I'm a poor college-student, but some stuff is doable:

-Install OEM keyless entry (have this, just need pins).
-Timing belt (also have this, just waiting for a couple days when its not freezing cold).
-Accent paint in engine bay (fuse boxes, fuel rail covers, etc.)
-Paint brake calipers (have chrome paint just waiting for the right time...)
-Re-wire JDMs so that fogs are on with low-beams and turn off with high-beams (required by PA law:rolleyes:)
-OEM floor mats (really, really want these).
-red-clear-red tail lights (I'd buy these, but I'd rather figure out how you do it and do it myself).
-Get some prices on fixing up my increasingly embarrassing honda-specific rust spots.
-supercharger (if I win the lottery).
 
#18 ·
Well, Matt, get ready for the coupe to be in your shop again very soon bro… Since I am selling the Sedan, I will hook up the Coupe now… I will keep it as Stock as I can…”LOL”…. Here are the plans… Matt, I need you to work with me strongly on this; you know how I am…
New Upgrades for the Coupe:
1) New Rugs Front and Rear with LEGEND written on them
2) Addco Sway Bars front and Rear
3) Remus Exhaust
4) New Leather for front and rear seats
5) New All Weather Sports Tires
6) Web Cams
7) ?
8) ?
9) ?
10) ?
 
#19 ·
For 2008

Get some decent camshafts. (Already on track)
600BHP on 14psi
Build a new high compression (9:1) turbo engine
So much to learn, so little time.

Chris

Still working on the cams, pistons have been ordered and arrived. Still have to build a 9:1 Turbo engine, still so little time.

Chris
 
#20 ·
Get the 5speed swapped in by NALM
Get the interior gutted by NALM
Get the prototype endlinks installed by NALM (so they can be tested)
Get the prototype braces built and installed by NALM (so they can be tested)
Get a baseline dyno done
Get moving on building some of these engines I have laying around
GET MOVED INTO A FUCKING HOUSE IN AUSTIN
 
#22 · (Edited)
Wow I am late to the party, lol that's ok.

Goals for Killanna this year will be:

Most Likely:

-Be able to fire it up for the first time in months
-Have the twin turbo running and dyno tuned
-Get a strut bar made for it
-Add the TII heads and have them o-ringed
-12 second 1/4 mile pass
-Jet hot exhaust piping
-Install the phantom grip
-complete a dyno based TI Telion chip

Maybe:

-vent the hood over the turbos
-Start on the bodywork
-Lower 12 sec. 1/4 mile
-have professional quality adjustable aluminum cam gears made
-fix my Jeep and buy a trailer so I don't have to drive it long distances
(Even though I do want it streetable)

Dreaming:

-11 sec. 1/4 mile daily driver(able)
-Install the Sorona body kit
-Install the side markers
-Install the cornering lights
-Get the car painted and at show quality
 
#23 ·
I'm legend-less at the time but my Legend plans are as follows:

1. Find and purchase a cheap coupe to make into a gutted "race car"
2. Build a 3.5 with type II heads.
3. Make an adapter plate for the manifold for the type II heads on the 3.5 block.
4. Start making 3.5 mount brackets on an exchange basis
4. Make a basic under-car turbo system
5. Gather and release all information on the ECU project when I have free time.
6. Work out a better system to do head gasket jobs more quickly

Plans for the Bimmer:

1. Install lowering springs
2. Some style 95 wheels
3. Magnaflow mufflers
4. Custom CAI

-Matt
7. Return phone calls!!!
 
#25 ·
Well I'm more of an OEM kind of guy but here's my goals for Unkl Sam in 09:

Fo' sho':
1. Learn how to make, make and then install a poly'd rear trans mount.
2. New t-stat and housing gasket.
3. Re-flow the circuit boards inside my old, buzzing 200W Bose amp (current project).
4. Super white LED the interior lights.
5. Replace my damn missing horn button!
6. Install Hella Micro DE's w/OEM switch.

Maybe after the fo' sho's are taken care of:
1. Buy and retrofit TSX projectors into USDM lights.
2. Buy and install clear corners/bumper lights w/LED bulbs.
3. Red out tail lights, install LED bulbs.
4. Find a solution to the worn out 6MT shift knob problem.
5. Steel wool the front windshield.
6. DIY iPod dock in the ashtray for my touch.
7. Rebuild and paint calipers (black), new CD rotors all around.
8. Blackend damper + strut bar + poly'd motor mounts.

Dreams:
1. Get GS rims refinished (machined/cleared) to look brand new.
2. Replace OEM brown tint with a quality darker tint job.
3. Infinity Kappa's all around with a quality aftermarket amp.
4. JDM console with working navi screen.
5. Alpha touring grill.
6. Korean turn signal mirror solution and Gentex interior mirror mod.
7. Full two tone (blk/tan) interior w/new katskinz. (this may move up the list depending on how my drivers seat holds up, not too bad right now).
8. Light weight pulleys.
9. Port n Polish + OBX headers + Remus Legend specific (for when I get my 09 tax refund in 2010!) :lol: