The Sophia Project

[SgtGoldy]

Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

Trying to get pictures. Tear down is almost complete. Mike didn't realize how large my oil cooler was. Sent them my ROM files from Uprev, installation starts next week. Again, here is a list of what's being installed"

GTM Twin C30 supercharger system
Z1 SP slotted Rotors
Stoptech Brake pads
Z1 Stainless brake lines
ATE super blue brake fluid
Z1 hood struts
CSF Radiator
Z1 red polyurethane engine bay hoses
Motordyne M370 intake manifold
JWT clutch and flywheel
Z Speed upgraded CSC, and stainless clutch line
Oil change using Redline 5W30
Motordyne resonator for the Xyz Y pipe (I will be dyno testing and sound testing vs the HFC [also installing myself when I get home])

Stuff that is already on the car:
PPE black ceramic coated long tube headers
AEM CAI (being removed)
NST Pulleys (being removed)
Motoydyne XYZ Y pipe with 200 cell 3" HFC
Tanabe Medallion mid pipe back exhaust
AE performance 72 row oil cooler (Setrab series 1)
Uprev tuner version

jesus christ... I wish I were baller

btw just saw the: My Wife said it was Okay

haha read that after I told my wife how jealous I was

[SS_Firehawk]

Haha, it's a give and take relationship. Everything requires bargaining. She wants something, I want something... What can we do to get what we both want, be able to pay the bills, feed ourselves and meet any goals we made. She understands I love the car, I was unhappy about a few things and allowed me to get some great black Friday deals. The GTM thing came by complete surprise and was going to happen much later this year. Somehow the stars aligned. I have a job that can allow me to do this, a Wife that allows the same, and GTM asking me (I pitched it to them with my fingers crossed) to finish out the twin kit. To say I'm grateful doesn't even come close to what I really feel. My Wife is supportive to a point and she does say no quite frequently. The rims... she is still thinking about, the coilovers, I haven't tried to approach, and the differential, she knows about, but I can't quantify the replacement yet.
BTW, I want to change the name of the thread to Project (something)... But I don't have a project name lol.

[TerribleONE]

I just call mine project money pit.. I feel like no matter how much I do, I always have something else I want to add to the list. Cant wait to get our rides together in vegas. And sometime you have to come out to socal and drive some real roads!

[Staggered357]

Ohhh MMM GEE..., I just read your build thread (yes...the whole thing), I am subscribed... I know what that can't sleep because i am too excited feeling... Feels like when I was waiting to those brakes installed... Either way... When she comes out... It would have been well worth the wait...

[ZKraken22]

when do you return home again?

[SS_Firehawk]

Thanks for the support . I come home some time in August. Most likely towards the end. I'll be in So Cal to get he car from GTM, and it being so close (except crap drive through the desert) I'm sure I'll find time to play in the roads.

[AlexRaymond19]

Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

Thanks for the support . I come home some time in August. Most likely towards the end. I'll be in So Cal to get he car from GTM, and it being so close (except crap drive through the desert) I'm sure I'll find time to play in the roads.

You are away at deployment? AF? What AFSC? I am a 3D152

[SS_Firehawk]

I'm Army Guard, but went on IRR to deploy as a Contractor and make 3x the money for a year. I'm out here as a Network Engineer/ Admin for TCS

[TerribleONE]

Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

I'm Army Guard, but went on IRR to deploy as a Contractor and make 3x the money for a year. I'm out here as a Network Engineer/ Admin for TCS

Sounds like a good gig

[AlexRaymond19]

Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

I'm Army Guard, but went on IRR to deploy as a Contractor and make 3x the money for a year. I'm out here as a Network Engineer/ Admin for TCS

That's what i do in the Air Force. Network Infrastructure. I am in a combat comm unit. Too bad you didn't get Qatar, i hear its a vacation over there! Even can get 2 beers a day...

[TerribleONE]

Have you decided on tires yet? Also something to think about, I would strongly consider going down to a 3.3 final drive as your car is not gonna hook for sh1t!

[SS_Firehawk]

Originally Posted by TerribleONE

Have you decided on tires yet? Also something to think about, I would strongly consider going down to a 3.3 final drive as your car is not gonna hook for sh1t!

I'm gonna stick with the 3.69. Torque will be maybe 50lbft lower with superchargers. And because it's centrifugal, torque generally increases with power, so the car has a bit of momentum as well. Regarding tires, I will probably try the RE-11's. They are a great street and track tire. I'll buy them with the rim's I've been eying.

[TerribleONE]

Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

I'm gonna stick with the 3.69. Torque will be maybe 50lbft lower with superchargers. And because it's centrifugal, torque generally increases with power, so the car has a bit of momentum as well. Regarding tires, I will probably try the RE-11's. They are a great street and track tire. I'll buy them with the rim's I've been eying.

I figured with the twins it was gonna make things a bit more interesting. Definitely right about the centrifugal, coming into boost wont shock the tires so much. New shoes?! Do tell. Good choice on the RE-11s. Im kicking myself in the face for the PSSs

[SS_Firehawk]

Yeah, really good money, but I live worse than a bird in a cage. I share a small section of tent with my coworker that's about an 8x8ft space. Everything I need is less than 100 meters. Restrooms are porta johns, showers are in a tent, Georgians (Country) like to smoke in the $hitters and piss everywhere. They takes showers in their underwear and sometimes their socks, they leave upper deckers ALL the time, they use more toilet paper than necessary, they rat f@ck the MRE's before anyone gets a chance to grab them, and they will steal anything left alone. I'm lucky to work with mostly Marines maintaining their network. Most of the time it's chill. I'll baseline some switches, routers, W/E, get them all configured so it's plug and play for the Marines. I'll tell em what port to plug what in and call it a day. I'm used to working longer hours and much busier in uniform. Doing inventory on the same crap monthly, yearly classes and certifications, accountability, etc. I just work and email my info. Easy day, but it's a continual Ground Hogs Day.

[SS_Firehawk]

19x9.5 fronts and 19x11 rears. I was debating 10.5 fronts but I wasn't sure if it would sit flush like the rears. The 9.5's and 11's fit perfect. I want them in GTsilver.

Haha Alex. I plan on finding something back in the states when I return. Working on my CCNP right now. Required or I lose my job. Announced last month as part of the draw down. I have a few months and I'm pretty good at it.