Build Threads The place to discuss complete builds

DREAM PROJECT CAR - SUPER RARE FEED Afflux v5 Wide Kit!!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-15-17 | 06:13 PM
  #76  
FEED AFFLUX v5's Avatar
Thread Starter
JDM Junkie
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 915
Likes: 197
From: Alberta, Canada
Originally Posted by mannykiller
This Made me smile from ear to ear!!! Pumped that a shop had "That Talk" with you instead of trying to push you towards a single conversion. I see it alll the time...people getting pushed into upgrades they think will only be minor...but end up resulting in Huge bills and un-finished products. I'm really PUmped for you man! And props to the shop for keeping you aligned with YOUR agenda and not theirs!! Huge Ups to both of you guys!! Primo Car!! I love it! So Gorgeous!

Thanks for all the kind words!

The car is now finished and pending delivery this weekend! Fingers crossed that it passes its OOP inspection for registration on Monday so that I can take it out for my first drive!

It's been 10 months since I purchased the vehicle at auction in Japan and I am excited to find out what all this time and money has made!
Old 08-15-17 | 10:22 PM
  #77  
FEED AFFLUX v5's Avatar
Thread Starter
JDM Junkie
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 915
Likes: 197
From: Alberta, Canada
Originally Posted by Redbul
10 years from now? That's three engines later as the RX7 flies.



You are much more optimistic than I am......by which I mean I bet it will take me 10 years to put enough kilometers on the engine to need a new one
Old 08-18-17 | 02:47 AM
  #78  
Redbul's Avatar
Lives on the Forum
iTrader: (27)
 
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 5,485
Likes: 1,309
From: B.C.
BC To the Mountains!

T. Word is your car was seen leaving Abbotsford heading East accompanied by ten local FD driving in "V" formation. These stories are hard to verify though. Beautiful weather for a hoon through the Rockies no doubt (see September Issue of Road and Track).

Last edited by Redbul; 08-18-17 at 02:48 AM. Reason: spelling.
Old 08-19-17 | 08:35 PM
  #79  
FEED AFFLUX v5's Avatar
Thread Starter
JDM Junkie
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 915
Likes: 197
From: Alberta, Canada
Originally Posted by Redbul
T. Word is your car was seen leaving Abbotsford heading East accompanied by ten local FD driving in "V" formation. These stories are hard to verify though. Beautiful weather for a hoon through the Rockies no doubt (see September Issue of Road and Track).
Wouldn't that be a sight to see

You will be glad to hear that she arrived safely today and is finally parked in my garage!!!
Old 08-19-17 | 09:35 PM
  #80  
FEED AFFLUX v5's Avatar
Thread Starter
JDM Junkie
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 915
Likes: 197
From: Alberta, Canada
Dyno Runs

Now the car is at home the only thing between me and the highway is my OOP Inspection to get my plates..........Monday will be an interesting day!

Until then I have all day tomorrow to give the car a good clean and install some of the parts still lying around the house! I will update with photos once they are done.

In the meantime here is a short video for the duno runs that Taylor at ForceFed put together.

This was greatly appreciated by myself as I was unfortunately unable to be there to see the tuning

Enjoy!!!

The following users liked this post:
Macer (06-28-19)
Old 08-21-17 | 05:15 PM
  #81  
FEED AFFLUX v5's Avatar
Thread Starter
JDM Junkie
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 915
Likes: 197
From: Alberta, Canada
Rize Japan Titanium Hood Prop - from FinalForm USA

At long last I finally got to install my Rize Japan Titanium Hood Prop - big thanks to FinalForm USA for bringing the rare JDM goodies!!!




Rize Japan Titanium Hood Prop
The following users liked this post:
Macer (06-28-19)
Old 08-22-17 | 09:07 PM
  #82  
EpyonFD's Avatar
Full Member
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 113
Likes: 8
From: Oklahoma City
Originally Posted by FEED AFFLUX v5
At long last I finally got to install my Rize Japan Titanium Hood Prop - big thanks to FinalForm USA for bringing the rare JDM goodies!!!




Rize Japan Titanium Hood Prop
haha, that is awesome, loving the rainbow colors on it too.
Old 08-29-17 | 12:03 PM
  #83  
FEED AFFLUX v5's Avatar
Thread Starter
JDM Junkie
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 915
Likes: 197
From: Alberta, Canada
Interior Finished....for now.....

Managed to find time to install the matching Bride Seat for the passenger side and changed the FEED floor mats to plain black.

The interior now looks complete and I am quite happy with the result

Only thing bugging me now is the faded panels, especially on the doors. I will add that to the list of things to tackle over the long winter!












Old 08-29-17 | 12:29 PM
  #84  
7_rocket's Avatar
Lives on the Forum
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 7,141
Likes: 45
From: Toronto
Do the seats hit the door panels?
Old 08-29-17 | 12:35 PM
  #85  
FEED AFFLUX v5's Avatar
Thread Starter
JDM Junkie
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 915
Likes: 197
From: Alberta, Canada
Originally Posted by 7_rocket
Do the seats hit the door panels?
No they fit really nicely alongside each door., even the shoulder bolster has about 2.5 inches of clearance.

However; as you can see in the photos, they are very tight against the the centre console making sliding the seat back and forth difficult. The drivers side isn't too bad but for some reason, I assume the shape of the console, the passenger is seat is very hard to slide forwards as the console widens.

But now that I have them in the right position I will never need to slide them so it's all good.

I will tell you one thing, buckets that recline = awesome

Last edited by FEED AFFLUX v5; 08-29-17 at 12:38 PM.
Old 08-29-17 | 02:08 PM
  #86  
FEED AFFLUX v5's Avatar
Thread Starter
JDM Junkie
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 915
Likes: 197
From: Alberta, Canada
Originally Posted by gmonsen
Always liked those Brides.
Yeah they are a really good looking seat and comfy too. Only downside would be that the high leg bolsters make getting in and out an "art" form.....the removable wheel helps a lot though!

The ease of access has definitely helped reduce the list of people waiting to go for a ride......lol
Old 08-29-17 | 02:42 PM
  #87  
Feed7's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 26
Likes: 3
From: Toronto, Canada
Very clean! Love the tucked away turbo timer. I did the same thing in my car.
Old 08-29-17 | 02:49 PM
  #88  
FEED AFFLUX v5's Avatar
Thread Starter
JDM Junkie
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 915
Likes: 197
From: Alberta, Canada
Originally Posted by Feed7
Very clean! Love the tucked away turbo timer. I did the same thing in my car.
Thanks! I have to admit, I cannot take credit for that genius idea - Rob at ForceFed who rewired the whole damn car hid it and the Defi controller in there!

Pretty stoked about it as i was worried things would start looking way to cluttered, but i am very happy with my fighter jet style setup!

Last edited by FEED AFFLUX v5; 08-29-17 at 02:52 PM.
Old 08-30-17 | 01:42 AM
  #89  
Redbul's Avatar
Lives on the Forum
iTrader: (27)
 
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 5,485
Likes: 1,309
From: B.C.
BC Metal Gas Peddle

Check out the group buy for the replica metal gas peddle.
Old 08-30-17 | 10:04 AM
  #90  
FEED AFFLUX v5's Avatar
Thread Starter
JDM Junkie
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 915
Likes: 197
From: Alberta, Canada
Originally Posted by Redbul
Check out the group buy for the replica metal gas peddle.

Yes, those are definitely on my radar......


I currently doing some hard thinking about wheels and suspension. The plan is to enjoy the car for the next ~4 weeks before the white crap gets here, but then i really need to work out how to address the ride quality.

Top priority is to address the stupid stretched rear tyres (285's on a 12" barrel!). I am assuming that correct non stretched sidewalls will be taller and will provide more cushioning and a smoother ride. But I think that if I put the correct size rubber on those rims I doubt they will fit anymore.

Option 1 - Is to see if i can remove/reduce the rear spacers and see if the lip pulls back under the arches.
Option 2 - Is to put the 11" fronts on the rear and get 9" or 10" for the front.
Option 3 - I may just have to get new wheels. Which would be a shame as those Advans look so nice! Also, I have no idea how much money I could expect to get for them. They are crazy expensive new but I figure most people won't want 20" rims.....

But the reality is that safety comes first!

Last edited by FEED AFFLUX v5; 08-30-17 at 11:13 AM.
Old 08-30-17 | 11:20 AM
  #91  
MattGold's Avatar
Form > Function
iTrader: (114)
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,765
Likes: 206
From: Metro Detroit
20's are a tough sell on these cars. You're going to be MUCH happier (price and ride quality) with 18's. But you have all winter to mull over and make that decision.
Old 08-30-17 | 12:52 PM
  #92  
FEED AFFLUX v5's Avatar
Thread Starter
JDM Junkie
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 915
Likes: 197
From: Alberta, Canada
Originally Posted by MattGold
20's are a tough sell on these cars. You're going to be MUCH happier (price and ride quality) with 18's. But you have all winter to mull over and make that decision.
Agreed 18" would be a huge improvement on ride quality and drastically reduces tyre cost.

I am just unsure as to how 18" wheels will look with that kit, nervous that they will look too small.....

I wish there were shops you could take your car to to try on different rims/tyres before you buy.

Maybe i need to get some Photoshop pics done to compare
Old 08-30-17 | 08:03 PM
  #93  
FEED AFFLUX v5's Avatar
Thread Starter
JDM Junkie
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 915
Likes: 197
From: Alberta, Canada
Finally out on the road!



The 20" rims suit the car so well!

Not sure if i can bring myself to reduce the size
The following 2 users liked this post by FEED AFFLUX v5:
EVS.TurboTuner (07-23-20), Macer (06-28-19)
Old 08-31-17 | 12:24 AM
  #94  
Redbul's Avatar
Lives on the Forum
iTrader: (27)
 
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 5,485
Likes: 1,309
From: B.C.
BC High Roads in the Rockies

Looks spectacular!
Old 08-31-17 | 12:40 AM
  #95  
403rx7's Avatar
Full Member
 
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 121
Likes: 11
From: Alberta, Canada
Originally Posted by FEED AFFLUX v5
The 20" rims suit the car so well!

Not sure if i can bring myself to reduce the size
Car looks great - awesome to see some quality FD builds in Western Canada
Old 08-31-17 | 02:55 AM
  #96  
403rx7's Avatar
Full Member
 
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 121
Likes: 11
From: Alberta, Canada
Originally Posted by gmonsen
Car looks great, but you should sacrifice looks for handling and ride.***
fixed
The following users liked this post:
gmonsen (08-31-17)
Old 08-31-17 | 02:59 AM
  #97  
403rx7's Avatar
Full Member
 
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 121
Likes: 11
From: Alberta, Canada
Originally Posted by gmonsen
Jeeesh. You were quick. You had this posted before I could edit it and I did the minute I saw it!
I'm working nightshift... the plant is running smooth so I can be on Function>Form duty.

*tips hat*
Old 08-31-17 | 11:40 AM
  #98  
FEED AFFLUX v5's Avatar
Thread Starter
JDM Junkie
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 915
Likes: 197
From: Alberta, Canada
Originally Posted by Redbul
Looks spectacular!
Originally Posted by 403rx7
Car looks great - awesome to see some quality FD builds in Western Canada
Originally Posted by gmonsen
Car looks great, but you shouldn't sacrifice handling and ride for the looks.

Thanks for the kind words guys!

I really do love the way these wheels look, but my primary concern is safety, especially due to the stretched tires.

If my bank account can take it, the ideal would be to keep these for shows and get 18's for the road.....

Last edited by FEED AFFLUX v5; 08-31-17 at 11:52 AM.
Old 09-17-17 | 04:06 PM
  #99  
FEED AFFLUX v5's Avatar
Thread Starter
JDM Junkie
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 915
Likes: 197
From: Alberta, Canada
No updates on the "build" as I will wait for the long winter downtime to work on the car.

Until then I intend to enjoy the weather and get in some driving time!

Went out with a friend yesterday to take some shots of the cars:












Last edited by FEED AFFLUX v5; 09-17-17 at 04:13 PM.
The following 5 users liked this post by FEED AFFLUX v5:
403rx7 (09-19-17), Proteros (01-29-19), Redbul (09-17-17), rotatrix (09-20-17), tox (07-28-18)
Old 09-20-17 | 02:16 PM
  #100  
Feed7's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 26
Likes: 3
From: Toronto, Canada
The car looks amazing. Black really suits the kit!


Quick Reply: DREAM PROJECT CAR - SUPER RARE FEED Afflux v5 Wide Kit!!



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:09 PM.