Alright, alright...time for MY project thread - Page 2

hellomynameis · 01-12-2009

The car seat cost me $245 shipped from Amazon. I could have gone for an ugly colour for like $212 plus shipping though. In doing some research it looks like Recaro and Britax car seats are the best. Britax is more expensive and they don't match the Evo.

I figured $245 wasn't a big expense so long as I can get 5-8 years out of it. I think it's roughly twice the price of some of the cheaper ones you can get at target.

**goodhart** · 01-14-2009

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Originally Posted by Kracka

I asked Zac today and he said it was around $250 which I didn't think was too bad considering its definitely a top quality product and the box says it can be used until they are 70 pounds/8 years old.

Well...then that ain't too bad at all, actually sounds like a pretty good deal considering the money you could be saving by not having to keep buying bigger seats for the kid as they grow up.

**scheides** · 01-14-2009

ok so at costco they have a recaro baby seat for like $40. What's the difference?

**Kracka** · 01-15-2009

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Originally Posted by scheides

ok so at costco they have a recaro baby seat for like $40. What's the difference?

The kid's life

A quick look at Recaro's site makes me think you were looking at a low-end booster seat though since those are the only sub-$100 seats they make.

**scheides** · 01-15-2009

Ya I guess, but I mean it was name brand recaro....I mean I would not have the first clue what to look at other than the fact that it has a noose, handcuffs, and a gag so the kid will stay put and STFU!

**Shane@DBPerformance** · 01-15-2009

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Originally Posted by scheides

Ya I guess, but I mean it was name brand recaro....I mean I would not have the first clue what to look at other than the fact that it has a noose, handcuffs, and a gag so the kid will stay put and STFU!

I thought the trunk was for the kids.

User Name · 01-15-2009

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Originally Posted by ecoli

I thought the trunk was for the kids.

Back window.

That is a kick ass baby seat though. Do they make helmets and suits for babies too?

**Kracka** · 03-07-2009

We installed Swift Sport lowering springs and a Evo X/JDM 3-bar MAP sensor on this beast today!

**scheides** · 03-08-2009

Low ridah!

hellomynameis · 03-30-2009

So, I decided that I'm done with power for the year and was going to focus on suspension upgrades. As Chris mentioned, got the swift springs in a few weeks ago. We got the Carbing lower control arm brace in over the weekend. I'm quite happy with it, the car feels more stable and planted giving me more confidence in the corners.

I'm thinking about doing a MAP downpipe since the bottom of the hangers on my eBay downpipe sits so close to the bar. I eventually want that and a Perrin stealth catback. Otherwise I think I'll be doing some Perrin swaybar end links to replace the pencil thin stock ones.

**Kracka** · 03-30-2009

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Originally Posted by hellomynameis

I think I'll be doing some Perrin swaybar end links to replace the pencil thin stock ones.

I'm with ya on that.

hellomynameis · 04-06-2009

Finally, some pics of the drop...

**Kracka** · 04-06-2009

Lookin' good senor! It sure feels nice to get the BBS/Sumitomos back on

hellomynameis · 04-13-2009

Ever since I got tuned I've been having idle issues, and I have had a hunch that it was my HKS intake. I decided to pick up a Samco intake hose to replace the HKS. So far, I really like it, i was able to switch back to closed loop idle and it is ideling perfect. My low fuel trims are a bit out of wack, but we'll see how that evens out over time. Anyway, on to the pics! I'll be getting an Amsoil air filter to replace the Apex'i soon as well.

The only complaint I have is that the BOV sits a tad high and hits the bottom of the upper radiator hose...

**scheides** · 04-13-2009

Drop looks good man, how about a wide angle shot w/ the whole car!

The intake hose looks like it necks down in the middle (between maf and bov recirc), is that just the angle?

Also on the one of the stock crossbars/braces there is a middle/third bolt. Does the carbing brace delete that? Looks pretty trick man!

**Kracka** · 04-13-2009

I'm really liking that intake pipe!

**Kracka** · 04-13-2009

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Originally Posted by scheides

Also on the one of the stock crossbars/braces there is a middle/third bolt. Does the carbing brace delete that?

Yup; that is the one complaint I have about it.

niterydr · 04-14-2009

Looks good!

hellomynameis · 04-20-2009

New helmet arrived in the mail today. Got a great deal on a nice and light SA2005 Pyrotect helmet. Should be prefect for AutoX!

I'm going to design up some stuff to cover it with and have neighbor who does stickers print them up for me...

lucasoil4u · 04-22-2009

Very Very Nice car! my favorite thing is the Car SEAT! gotta talk the girl into letting me get one.