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So after all that drama, the car was finally mapped around 1 month ago. I sat by while Aonghus hammered the car on the dyno and it took every bit of it but it was very nerve racking!

Here is the...

Cheers Clint, its been a long haul with this car! I haven't listed half the troubles we had but it has been worth it!

So about 3 weeks passed and i collect the loom from Trevor, he usually likes...

The next day i wanted to sus out the wiring in the car after a well earned rest so i could take a fresh look at it.

The wiring was a mess, it had been butchered to accommodate a sound system and a...

So i got this lady running, albeit a bit lumpy without a map

http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt225/CillianS14a/20150419_200506_zpsiuudymvr.jpg

Bought some fresh vacuum hoses to replace the...

Some Tomei fittings for the FPR

http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt225/CillianS14a/20150415_125358_zpsfcmyry7v.jpg

The solid mounts
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So this is where things went a bit pear shaped, i put it all back together and i was happy that i checked and rechecked everything.

To prime the new turbo and engine i cranked the engine over for...

Next i was ready to go about fitting the Tomei 1.2mm Headgasket and Mazworx head studs

http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt225/CillianS14a/20150307_182413_zpsw3tbohck.jpg

This is the JDM elbow...

Thanks Chris, i am going to keep high quality Japanese parts on this car, i don't want to skimp on them as i've learned the lessons of "Buy cheap buy twice" after buying and selling other cheap parts...

So it's been a number of months since i've updated this, partially because i was flat out trying to get the car ready for IDC Round 1 in April...which i didn't make! Alot has happened since, but i...

Hi Alan,

Can you empty your inbox please, can't send you a pm
thanks

All sorted now guys! I used my photobucket account instead so they should all be there now :)

Onto the latest news i took delivery of the recent purchase

Tomei Arms M7960 turbo
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Here is the front Knuckles. lower arms and calipers all painted up

http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt225/CillianS14a/20150131_170139_zpsmgndkzmz.jpg

I raised the wing slightly, although i...

I painted the diff cover purple to match the car, i don't expect any of this to stage this clean for long lol

http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt225/CillianS14a/20150129_222534_zps6hkesoq0.jpg

So on with the shopping, myself and a friend made an order from the frsport. We are both looking to upgrade our turbos and power for 2015.

Tomei Metal Headgasket
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Found another pic from the pits at the last day out, was a great atmosphere!

http://i614.photobucket.com/albums/tt225/CillianS14a/20141123_152148_zpsatbuus3q.jpg

apologies for the bad quality...

Picked up a pair of Achilles 123s form driftworks during their xmas sale, they are awesome on the front.. must be good if Daigo is still using them!
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I bought a pair of rough ssr sp1's that are 18x10 and are polished on both sides so they can be flipped for when i get overfenders for the back
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I keep meaning to keep this updated and keep forgetting! I've been busy the last few months collecting parts and upgrading the drift car.

I did another drift day in November and my turbo seals...

Ah never lol! Do sean i haven't seen you in awhile, i will be at round 5!

Hey lads, haven't been on here much in the last year or two but i am heading to mondello for round 5 sat and sunday, i can have my membership sorted soon and maybe stick me down for the stand, she's...

So after the first drift day i was very happy with the performance but i want to get the car up to the spec for competing in the odd round of the IDC next year as i've lots of friends competing now...

Thanks JP! I've alot of work to do to both yet, i would like to completely strip the road car back to a shell and rebuild every bit of it properly..another respray is on the cards also as its had a...

I always loved the crazy graphics on D1 cars and i thought that as part of the package in building a crazy looking car i would have to get graphics done too.. So i got onto Moose Designs in Cork...

The rear subframe on the grey car squeaks like mad and i got really sick of it so it was time to remove the solid bushes and replace them with poly ones
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So i decide the repaint the drift car again as it only got 1 coat and wasn't full dry at the last drift day :wack:
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