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skosmc
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Default Skosmc drift build / ruining my car journal.

Car as of right now. 7.31.15


Welcome to my journal. I know we don't have a huge crowd on here that's into drifting, but for those interested, feel free to follow my journal. Cars being built for occasional drift events as well as derping around with my friends.

So I bought my car a few years ago just to drive around, do a few things here and there, and overall have a nice daily. Here is a pic when I first bought it and installed some AAM short tails..




Then two years ago I lowered the car, did some exterior stuff, ect. At that point I was saving up for some wheels and was more or less just going to have a weekend car I could have some fun in.



I then went to a few drift events. I've always been into drifting and have been wanting to build a 240 or something like it for the passed few years. At an event in Indy, I ended up meeting a great group of people that were all local and into drifting. The rest was history and I've now decided to set it up for some track use and overall destroy a beautiful car. Below is an up to date picture of the car. A lot of work is being done and I hope to have it back on the road by the end of July.




Ok. Now for the breakdown on whats been done, what still needs done, and what I want to do in the future.

**Done**
*BC Coilovers = Done.(Went down another 10mm on 6.2.15)
*Megan Front Camber arms = Done.(maxed out camber till alignment)
*SPC rear camber arms = Done.(Needs aligned)
*SPC Toe bolts = Done.(Toe needs set)
*AAM Short tails = Done.
*Seibon Carbon lip = Done. (Still need to make "Skid plate")
*Aerojacket Side blades = Done.(Want to make plates under them like the front lip)
*Aerojacket type 3 duckbill wing = Done 7.4.15
*Work VSKFs mounted. Fronts are 18x10.5 ..Rears are 18x12s. Done. (Specs are deep)
*Install Z1 weighted shift nob and washer = Done. (Sand blasted it down and had painted same color as the car)

***Working on currently***

*Tie rod spacer and washer spacer= to add some more angle.
*Cut off bump stops, possibly shave knuckle stops slightly, added 20mm Spacer to keep inner barrels off LCAs, Re-center steering, Get toe in check before heading to get it aligned.
*Inner fenders removed and wiring tucked away = Done.(Might make splash guards. IDK)
*Build front crash bar and put a jacking point on it as well as a lower took hook spot =
*Paint headlight housings and polish headlight covers =
*Make undertray to replace stupid factory one =
*Cut / redo front bumper mounts =
*Roll front fenders = (Might have to do a slight pull as well. Waiting for buddys fender roller)
*Pull rear fenders = (Still not decided. Will decided later depending on camber settings)
*SPL solid mount rear subframe bushings = (Clean up and paint subframe)
*SPL solid mount diff bushings = (Clean up and paint diff)
*Weld rear diff = (Stock base diff. Anyone have a spare they are selling??)
-New redline diff oil, new seals, ect.
*Hydro = Ordered an ASD 16' pull style today 6.23.15
*Front and rear Rotors and Pads = Still need to order.(Haven't decided on brand yet)
*25row oil cooler = (Bought the godspeed one. Will let you know my impressions. Fit, Finish, function, ect. So far kit looks really decent)
-Oil change, filter, ect.
*Clutch pedal helper spring - Bought off this forum. (Hate the stock feel!)

***Getting in the near future***
*Drivers side racing seats = Might go BuddyClub P1, Sparco, IDK yet.
*Five point harnesses = Not sure on brand yet. Probably Sparco because I've used them in the past and like them.
*Custom made harness bar = Not sure if I'll do the top style where the stock belts connect or do the bar style behind our seats. Still deciding.
*Build another pair or 2 of rear wheels = Drift spares

****Down the road and over some****
*Z1 400hp package = Probably will never have the cash to run a turbo setup
*Tune = Z1
*New rear end gears = (Gonna see how it is sliding on stock gears and go from there)
*Better speakers and small sub = (Gotta have tunes or I'll go nuts. Still gonna street the car once and a while.
*New indash = Want to get one that has wifi so I can use my phones hotspot
*Custom FD rear diffuser = You'll see
*New custom exhaust from the test pipes back = You'll see

That's it for now. I'm sure I'm forgetting a bunch of stuff. I'll try to update this as much as I can with my crazy busy work and life schedule.

Last edited by skosmc; 07-31-2015 at 02:56 PM. Reason: Mega pictures
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