ISFPOWER's BUILD THREAD.. The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
12-17-12, 02:30 PM
#167
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that means a lot to me, thanks for that comment brother.
lol, trust me, the PPE headers are coming, just enjoying the quietness at least another month. it seems the headers is a must for this car and i can't wait to get it installed. i wish i knew a shop that was more familiar with the ISF around here. hard to trust anyone to work on my car.
the powder coating place didn't provide me any powder at all, they just did the work. I ordered a candy coat, anodized blue, dormant blue and then a clear powder. i think the candy and the clear is what made it change to more of a blue color like the USB. the dormant blue itself is pretty purple, the anodized blue is what made it more blue.
i used the supplied piece from optima that clicks on the bottom of the batter to raise it. yeah i took out the surround, it didn't fit correctly but also made it look cleaner as well. let me know how your yellow top fits, i wanted to use a yellow top in the first place but from reading the fitment guide, it said there was no yellowtop that would work.
Car is looking good man. You know for the cost of that rear diffuser you could have had half of your headers by now!! J/K, still looks good, just not as fast!
On to your powdercoating, did you have them do a custom color match? Would they still have your color in their records so the other USB owners could use it? I assume you wouldnt mind.
ZAPA...I live three exits down from Davidson in Huntersville, let me know if you need anything or if you want to head out to the carshows here in town. I think you will like the area, CLT has a lot to offer.
On to your powdercoating, did you have them do a custom color match? Would they still have your color in their records so the other USB owners could use it? I assume you wouldnt mind.
ZAPA...I live three exits down from Davidson in Huntersville, let me know if you need anything or if you want to head out to the carshows here in town. I think you will like the area, CLT has a lot to offer.
the powder coating place didn't provide me any powder at all, they just did the work. I ordered a candy coat, anodized blue, dormant blue and then a clear powder. i think the candy and the clear is what made it change to more of a blue color like the USB. the dormant blue itself is pretty purple, the anodized blue is what made it more blue.
i used the supplied piece from optima that clicks on the bottom of the batter to raise it. yeah i took out the surround, it didn't fit correctly but also made it look cleaner as well. let me know how your yellow top fits, i wanted to use a yellow top in the first place but from reading the fitment guide, it said there was no yellowtop that would work.
12-17-12, 03:15 PM
#168
i used the supplied piece from optima that clicks on the bottom of the batter to raise it. yeah i took out the surround, it didn't fit correctly but also made it look cleaner as well. let me know how your yellow top fits, i wanted to use a yellow top in the first place but from reading the fitment guide, it said there was no yellowtop that would work.
The Yellowtop I used is type D75/25. It is proportionally the same as the redtop you have.
I noticed that Optima webside does not suggest Yellowtops anymore. I know that because
the one I used was from My 03 eclipse before I traded it in. The optima website suggested for my eclipse yellowtop D75/25 and the red top you have. If you check today, it lists only the red top, strange. I figured it must be a match. I confirm today .... it is.
Last edited by Rossi; 12-17-12 at 03:20 PM.
12-17-12, 05:59 PM
#169
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Genius suggestion!!! Just did as you adviced. AWESOME. Perfect fit.
The Yellowtop I used is type D75/25. It is proportionally the same as the redtop you have.
I noticed that Optima webside does not suggest Yellowtops anymore. I know that because
the one I used was from My 03 eclipse before I traded it in. The optima website suggested for my eclipse yellowtop D75/25 and the red top you have. If you check today, it lists only the red top, strange. I figured it must be a match. I confirm today .... it is.
The Yellowtop I used is type D75/25. It is proportionally the same as the redtop you have.
I noticed that Optima webside does not suggest Yellowtops anymore. I know that because
the one I used was from My 03 eclipse before I traded it in. The optima website suggested for my eclipse yellowtop D75/25 and the red top you have. If you check today, it lists only the red top, strange. I figured it must be a match. I confirm today .... it is.
12-17-12, 06:44 PM
#171
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i use griots garage vinyl dressing. i like non greasy formulas , and unlike megs, this is better.
thanks bro.
12-18-12, 12:31 PM
#176
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Stoptech stainless lines
been sourcing an ARC cap for awhile now with no luck. they are so rare. could not find anyone with it in stock. SargeISF came through, thanks again bro. Still waiting for the Titanium bolts for it.
been sourcing an ARC cap for awhile now with no luck. they are so rare. could not find anyone with it in stock. SargeISF came through, thanks again bro. Still waiting for the Titanium bolts for it.
12-19-12, 05:54 PM
#179
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Titanium bolts are here: http://www.probolt-usa.com/ or here: http://racetechtitanium.com/
I've bought Ti bolts for my bicycles from Racetech.
But honestly, I'd use aluminum for this. They're lighter and certainly strong enough for the application. They come in colors too.
I've bought Ti bolts for my bicycles from Racetech.
But honestly, I'd use aluminum for this. They're lighter and certainly strong enough for the application. They come in colors too.