Hello fellow enthusiasts,
I apologize for starting this so far into my build, I probably should have started documenting my progress earlier on!
So, I picked up the car from a dealer in South Carolina (I live in Michigan) on August 15th 2015. I placed a deposit on the car at two Michigan dealers back in March '15 but as I later learned neither dealer was slated to receive any .:Rs for many months, and the ones they were getting weren't in my color choice. So I did the only logical thing to do, I opted to start fishing around the country! After two weeks of calling every dealer for 1000 miles I stumbled across my perfect match, a '16 Lapiz Blue .:R, Manual Transmission with DCC that was yet unspoken for! I placed my deposit over the phone site unseen (car was still wrapped and hadn't been PDI'd yet) burned my Delta Skymiles and flew out the same day. The dealer was nice enough to pick me up at the local airport after business hours and bring a handful of staff back in to help me sign all the paperwork and hit the road in short order. 750 Miles later my new baby had arrived home!
Completed:
Sitting in garage awaiting install:
Planned:
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I apologize for starting this so far into my build, I probably should have started documenting my progress earlier on!
So, I picked up the car from a dealer in South Carolina (I live in Michigan) on August 15th 2015. I placed a deposit on the car at two Michigan dealers back in March '15 but as I later learned neither dealer was slated to receive any .:Rs for many months, and the ones they were getting weren't in my color choice. So I did the only logical thing to do, I opted to start fishing around the country! After two weeks of calling every dealer for 1000 miles I stumbled across my perfect match, a '16 Lapiz Blue .:R, Manual Transmission with DCC that was yet unspoken for! I placed my deposit over the phone site unseen (car was still wrapped and hadn't been PDI'd yet) burned my Delta Skymiles and flew out the same day. The dealer was nice enough to pick me up at the local airport after business hours and bring a handful of staff back in to help me sign all the paperwork and hit the road in short order. 750 Miles later my new baby had arrived home!
Completed:
- Center console unlocked - Day 1
- APR Carbon Intake - September '15
- APR Oil Catch Can - September '15
- APR Solid Shifter cable bracket - September '15
- APR Turbo Muffler Delete - September '15 (I personally cannot tell the difference in sound)
- APR Boost Tap - September '15
- APR Boost Guage - September '15
- Spulen Coolant Host - September '15
- Vinyl Wrapped Roof (Piano Black) - October '15
- VMR V710FF 19x8.5 Wheels - November '15 (Love these wheels, about 3lbs lighter than stock each. My butt dyno can feel the difference in agility)
- Bluepoint Triple Square 3/8" socket set - this is mandatory if you plan to work on this car yourself, specifically the suspension.
- VWR Springs - November '15 (I love the stance and ride height, but the car is a bit stiff/bouncy now on my VMR 19" Wheels.)
- WeatherTech floor mats - December '15
- Corsa Performance - January '16 (Turbo back, catted and valved exhaust. The production system should be available in the next month or two, but I love the sound this system makes!)
- APR Stage 2 tune - January '16
- APR Intercooler and Boost hoses - January '16
- APR Short Shift Kit - January '16
- APR Carbon Fiber Turbo Inlet Pipe - January '16
- APR Sideburn Fender Decals - Because why not?! - January '16
- GoPro Hero4 Session - January '16 (Mounted on windshield, using as Dashcam/Trackcam)
- Gloss Black front and rear emblems - January '16
- South Bend DXD Stage 3 Daily Clutch and SMF - February '16 (Approximately 4000 miles on stock and noticeable slippage forced replacement)
- Removed Clutch Delay Baffle from bleeder block - February '16
- GFB DV+ Diverter Valve - February '16
- Denso IKH24 Plugs - February '16
- Motul 660 Brake Fluid - February '16
- Motul Specific 505 01/502 5w40 Synthetic Oil - February '16 (First Oil change at 4000 miles)
- VCDS Coding - Disabled Sound Actuator (0%) - February '16
- 034 Dogbone Insert - February '16
- Dark Cherry Euro LED Tails - March '16
- DAP MK7 Euro Tailight Harness - March '16
- Opti-Coat Pro - March '16
- Xpel Ultimate Standard Front Kit + Headlights - March '16
- Vinyl Wrapped rear side C pillars and Quarter Panel (Piano Black) - August '16
Sitting in garage awaiting install:
- APR/Brembo BBK
- 034 22mm Solid Rear Sway
- 034 Rear Sway Spherical End Links
- 034 Rear Subframe Inserts
Planned:
- KW DDC Coilover Kit
- APR Stage 3+
Consideration:
- Nothing new to see here.... What else should I be considering?!
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