MisterNuts / '05 Spec V / Oakland, CA *updated on page 1*

MisterNuts · 2008-08-28 18:12:01

I bought my spec new back in October, '04. No pics of it stock unfortunately.

This is right after I got my Nismo wheels and Eibach Sportlines installed (early 2006):

Sportline vs. FLT-A1

Putting on the TMS chassis braces:

An engine bay shot from a while back before my Hotshot cracked (solid header bolts + no flex pipe = bad):

Current engine bay shot (I know, it hurts to look at that stock header):

Big, ugly, stainless steel trunk bar my buddy welded up for me from scrap tubing

UHMW crossmember mounts ie. "$5 wheel hop aid"

Powerslot rotors and Hawk HPS pads installed

Being an idiot and doing reverse donuts with no lights on did this to my tie rod.

*8/31/08* Cleaned her up and tried to get some pics with the bay in the background:

Mods:

Engine:
Nismo Intake converted to SRI w/AEM dryflow filter
OBX 4-1 header, wrapped and sprayed with high head coating
Tuning Pros midpipe w/high flow cat (and resonator removed)
Stromung 2.25" catback exhaust
JWT Balance Shaft Removal kit
Unorthodox Racing crank pulley
Ebay throttle body spacer (slightly ported)
Ported throttle body and ported lower intake manifold/partially ported upper
Throttle body coolant bypass
SAFC (untuned)
NGK Iridium IX spark plugs
Active Tuning gounding wires
360infinteusa.com oil catch can
Nismo oil and radiator caps

Suspension:
JIC FLT-A1 coilovers
Jimmy 4 pt. lower tie bar
Nismo front sway bar
Nismo rear sway bar
Nismo front strut bar
Truax Motorsports chassis braces
Custom 4 pt. trunk bar
Energy Suspension motor mount inserts
$5 wheel hop aid

Brakes and Wheels:
Powerslot rotors
Hawk HPS pads
Nismo silver wheels (Rays Gram Lights 57C 17x7.5" +45 offset)
Yokohame s.drive 225/45/17 91Y
Ichiba 5mm spacers (rear)

Exterior:
All emblems removed
OnStar antenna
EroNaz grille
35% tint rear, 50% tint front

Interior:
Redlinegoods.com e-brake boot, shifter boot, and armrest cover (black leather w/charcoal stitching)
Nismo GT rubber shift knob
Nismo floor mats
Angel eye gauge cluster and HVAC overlays

Audio:
JVC KD-AVX2 head unit (DVD/Sirius)
JL 400w 4-channel amplifier
Hertz Hi-Energy front component system
Alpine Type-r 6.5" rear speakers
Sony Xplod 10" subwoofer

Electronics:
Innovate LC-1 wideband
DB blue AFR gauge
Valentine1 radar detecor

Parts sitting around my house:
JWT clutch and flywheel
Technafit stainless steel clutch and brake lines

Let me know what you guys think!

Last edited by MisterNuts (2008-12-28 22:48:57)

mikeeonfiya · 2008-08-28 19:22:25

woot woot norcal love

MisterNuts · 2008-08-31 15:24:11

Bump for a few new pics...

mikeeonfiya wrote:
woot woot norcal love

Represent!

shift_jin · 2008-08-31 15:31:32

looks good

02Serious · 2008-08-31 15:35:40

looking good. i would change out the grill but if you like it then cool. how much does the chassis brace help?

stephenspecv · 2008-08-31 16:03:55

we need more norcal meets.

MisterNuts · 2008-09-01 03:30:34

02SERious wrote:
looking good. i would change out the grill but if you like it then cool. how much does the chassis brace help?

I'm pretty tired of the grille myself, gotta get rid of that toof one of these days!
As for the TMS braces, they were definitely one of my favorite suspension mods, but then again I didn't have to worry about getting the lift/welding/etc. which seems to keep most people from getting them. Performance wise they really make the car feel connected from front to back, putting my JIC's to work around corners instead of the chassis. Going over steep curbs after installing these will always get a tire or two off the ground... 3 wheel motion on hard cornering is also fun

RacingSolution · 2008-09-01 03:34:32

Very clean... nice job

MisterNuts · 2008-11-01 21:39:17

Added a few new pics as well as some older ones I found.

wishiwasfast · 2008-12-02 23:40:35

So how hard was it to install the underchassis bracing? How much of a difference is there? Are they worth the money?

MisterNuts · 2008-12-03 00:11:59

wishiwasfast wrote:
So how hard was it to install the underchassis bracing? How much of a difference is there? Are they worth the money?

Not hard at all, took about an hour and half. The trick was using the jack in my trunk to tuck the brace tightly against the car while welding. I also had my buddy throw in a few extra welds on the brace and the outer seam under the car (that has the notches where the jack points are).
I noticed a pretty substantial difference, most noticeably was the reduction in lateral flex (ie. I noticed my tires coming off the ground on steep curves/turns a lot more.) Car in general feels a lot more solid.
I think they are worth the money, especially if you have access to a 4 point lift and know someone who can weld or weld yourself.

smokeyV · 2008-12-03 00:56:53

looks realllly clean man. i love the suspension and i love the wheels. they are godly. nice upgrades overall.

RobSE · 2008-12-29 13:31:30

Not many people have the Truax Motorsports chassis braces, but I have only heard good things about them. The car probably feels more solid correct (i.e. BMW chassis)?

BTW, I like the modifications you have dont to the car, everything is top notch! Sometimes its better to pay a little bit more, to have a quality product.

Last edited by RobSE (2008-12-29 13:34:22)

tsuru_ser · 2008-12-31 00:24:27

Nice car.... I think i've seen it around Telegraph in around the Berkeley campus a couple of times.

SeRated · 2008-12-31 00:34:03

great ride man...nice n simple...keep it up...

MisterNuts · 2009-01-03 18:42:12

Thanks for the comments guys, I need to take some new pics as I installed a new grille from EroNaz, new wrapped OBX header, and a few other goodies...

tsuru_ser wrote:
Nice car.... I think i've seen it around Telegraph in around the Berkeley campus a couple of times.

Probably me, I did all my Xmas shopping on Telegraph, lol. You go to the UC?

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