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Old 03-25-2012, 06:06 PM
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Just about finished up installing interior accent lighting, on top of installing the rear view camera. My waterfall section was reinstalled since I wrapped that in silver metallic vinyl to match the exterior paint.

Pics of everything coming soon.
Old 03-25-2012, 06:48 PM
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Put my engine in my car and fired her up.

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Old 03-25-2012, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by F2CMaDMaXX
It's so sad leaving the cars in the rain to clean but sometimes get's done

I'm probably going to pick up the whiteline bushings, but is there much point in replacing the 'ears' as they're not fluid filled? It'd keep it quieter if i left in the stock, i'm guessing?
Actually one ear is rubber, the other is fluid filled.

Depending on how you drive the car, you should be fine leaving them alone and just replacing the rear bushing with one of your choosing.

Keeping on track, got it on ramps in the garage to make sure everything is still tight and to keep it safe since I have to drive the truck tomorrow.
Old 03-25-2012, 08:53 PM
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NOTHING! Since my car came with almost everything that I needed.

Only thing left is make it go faster! Maybe next year since I'm broke!
Old 03-26-2012, 09:31 AM
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Saturday was the first nice day we've had all year in Seattle, so I washed, claybar'd, polished, buffed and waxed my car, detailed all the black plastic, polished the chrome and did a full interior detail. 9 hours (and two massively cramped arms) later, the car looks better than the day I drove it new off the lot.
Old 03-26-2012, 01:34 PM
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Oil temp & pressure are in. Temp did not get above 140. Damn pressure gauge stays pinned at 100. Ordered a 140 psi gauge.

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Old 03-26-2012, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by e30cabrio
Oil temp & pressure are in. Temp did not get above 140. Damn pressure gauge stays pinned at 100. Ordered a 140 psi gauge.



the oil temp will sit at 140 when youre just sitting there until you actually start driving, then itll go to about 180-200 dependings on weather/freeway/street and stuff like that, on the track youll probably see 240+ depending on your cooling mods too.

why do you have oil pressure if you already have a stock oil pressure?
Old 03-26-2012, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by harman850t5
Actually one ear is rubber, the other is fluid filled.

Depending on how you drive the car, you should be fine leaving them alone and just replacing the rear bushing with one of your choosing.

Keeping on track, got it on ramps in the garage to make sure everything is still tight and to keep it safe since I have to drive the truck tomorrow.

Really? left/right 'ear' is fluid filled like the rear bushing?

Mostly daily driver, i guess the largest mount point is the rear diff, so it'll make more difference.

Zakmartin, same here, though i spent the day messing round with my exhaust Nice to do it without a jacket on though
Old 03-26-2012, 05:46 PM
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Got full coverage from my insurance company
Old 03-26-2012, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by NJVinny350z
Got full coverage from my insurance company
I wish your avatar had less coverage
Old 03-26-2012, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by SE5spd
the oil temp will sit at 140 when youre just sitting there until you actually start driving, then itll go to about 180-200 dependings on weather/freeway/street and stuff like that, on the track youll probably see 240+ depending on your cooling mods too.

why do you have oil pressure if you already have a stock oil pressure?
I have an oil cooler. A 52mm aluminum radiator and Forged shroud, rear coolant mod and 140 is as hot as the oil got driving on the street under 40mph and it went down to 100 at freeway speeds.

I needed a pressure gauge that goes higher because my stroker runs at 120psi over 3k rpm.

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Old 03-27-2012, 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by SparkleCityHop
I wish your avatar had less coverage
2nd

Back on topic: Washed and waxed her Saturday and enjoyed an afternoon drive along the beach.

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Old 03-27-2012, 08:41 AM
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Washed and shiny
Old 03-27-2012, 01:08 PM
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I haven't really put that much money into my car as I'm getting married this summer and need to save some cash. Only things I've done so far is paint my calipers blue, tint the windows, bought a nismo black aluminum shift **** and a nismo oil cap.









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Old 03-27-2012, 03:25 PM
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I have the same kind of Nismo ****. Love it.

Today, I got my HKS replica exhaust. I took off my old single exit system to find this:



Yes, I knew it was a problem since the car got so loud.
Old 03-27-2012, 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by SmoothZ
I have the same kind of Nismo ****. Love it.

Today, I got my HKS replica exhaust. I took off my old single exit system to find this:

Yes, I knew it was a problem since the car got so loud.
tell the company you got the replica from that it didn't come with the tips and then sell them to me!
Old 03-27-2012, 04:01 PM
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Revolved the homelink mirror and wiring to install in the juke. Cut the unibody rail for the sub belt and make the spacer to keep the OEM seatbelt with the harness mounted.
Old 03-27-2012, 04:47 PM
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I did a bumper tuck in preparation for my exhaust. Tomorrow I plan on polishing the stock exhaust so it's not a total eye sore for the time being.
Old 03-27-2012, 05:17 PM
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just got my new tires installed re760 sport. 255/40/18F 275/40/18r

ended up not liking the look of 275 on 9" wheels, gonna get 10" wide wheels in the rear now.
Old 03-27-2012, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by cmcurran5
tell the company you got the replica from that it didn't come with the tips and then sell them to me!
lol...what is the deal with the tips. What happened to yours? And why does everyone want them?

Anyway, as I was installing the exhaust and checking things out, I realized I was missing some bolts (marked with green) for the rubber hangers on the passenger side rear mufflers.

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