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So back in February (2011) I decided it was time to stop travelling and time to invest in some wheels. I was all over the shop - had no idea what I wanted (Liberty was at the top of the list but always thought they were out of my price range, closely followed by a VZ Calais)

I came across this little beauty for 2k less then what the majority of Libertys were going for so bit the bullet and bought it!! Only had 86k on the clock too..

BONE STOCK







Joined the forum shortly after and what a mistake that turned out to be..

HOW SHE LOOKS NOW









THE MODS

Exterior
18" facelift Spec B Wheels
20% window tinting
6000k HID headlights & fogs
Front/rear phantom indicator bulbs
LED parkers & number plate lights
Personalised number plates - IM53AN
Front & rear 'cruisn' edition number plate spacer/lift kit
Halos 'Leo' style
Cyber R T-2 eyelids
Corazon grille, custom painted gold Corazon emblem

Performance
Bilstein shocks
PHAT edition Tein S-Tech springs
Whiteline anti lift kit
GT caliper upgrade
DBA street series rotors

Interior
LED dome, map & door courtesy lights
JDM spec clear door lenses
LED footwells
LED under door lights
LED boot lights
STI foot pedals
USDM side and rear cargo nets
Replacement central locking actuators
JDM ABS module cover
JDM battery cover

Audio
Deck - Pioneer AVH-P8450BT
Tablet - Nexus 7 16gb WIFI
Amp - Pioneer GM-D510M monoblock 1x600wrms @ 2ohm
Sub - JL Audio 12w3v2-D2
Amp - Response AA-0432 2x100wrms @ 4ohm
Front stage - Focal Access 165 CA1 6.5" coaxials
Deadening - Resomat to front doors

THE MODS TO COME
To do list update:
- Bigger battery & big 3 upgrade
- Coilovers
- 30% tail light tint
- Mesh to lower air dam of front bar

Coming along nicely. Well done.

Might be too late, but for future maybe look into Stinger Roadkill over the Dynamat. The Stinger Roadkill is recommended by Phatt Audio Concepts in Melbourne as it is thicker and heavier per square metre compared to Dynamat. I think it comes out to about 1 sheet of Roadkill is equal to about 1.6-1.7 sheets of Dynamat.

very nice looking car there..

like where it's going

mihai wrote:Coming along nicely. Well done.

Might be too late, but for future maybe look into Stinger Roadkill over the Dynamat. The Stinger Roadkill is recommended by Phatt Audio Concepts in Melbourne as it is thicker and heavier per square metre compared to Dynamat. I think it comes out to about 1 sheet of Roadkill is equal to about 1.6-1.7 sheets of Dynamat.

I'll look into this Stinger gear, I've only done the passenger door so far, drivers door tomorrow.. The Dynamat was from a work colleague & cost me nothing, he just so happened to 'come across some' lol
I can purchase the Stinger for rear doors maybe. Cheers Michael

Very nice looking car. Nice simple mods as well.

I like it.

Updated - extra pics.



More to come tomorrow after a thorough clean - he's putrid!!!

So on Sunday I visited Nick and picked up some as new billies paired with STI pink springs

bit of brand whoring there

My pink bits will be making way for some new springs.. Most likely King Springs or Pedders low suspension or something

Nah, ordering some S-Techs from PHAT, along with LCA bushes and a Saturday with my uncle should have it all installed and looking good Pictures to come in a few weeks!!

Sean where did you get your spec b rims from?? Your ride is coming along very nicely

JKeep2.5i wrote:Sean where did you get your spec b rims from?? Your ride is coming along very nicely

Picked them up from another forum member in Melbourne. Nearly half the price, you can get brand new from Claremont Wheelpower here in Sydney for about $600 inc centre caps

Lib_seanmau5 wrote:

JKeep2.5i wrote:Sean where did you get your spec b rims from?? Your ride is coming along very nicely

Picked them up from another forum member in Melbourne. Nearly half the price, you can get brand new from Claremont Wheelpower here in Sydney for about $600 inc centre caps

$600 that's not including tyres ay?

JKeep2.5i wrote:

Lib_seanmau5 wrote:

JKeep2.5i wrote:Sean where did you get your spec b rims from?? Your ride is coming along very nicely

Picked them up from another forum member in Melbourne. Nearly half the price, you can get brand new from Claremont Wheelpower here in Sydney for about $600 inc centre caps

$600 that's not including tyres ay?

No. They have $1000 packages posted on eBay actually
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com.au/viewi ... 8034080457

Obviously they are entry level tyres but nonetheless not a bad price. I think they also have KU31s as a package for $1250. Also not bad.

UPDATE: latest mod - Spec Black RTA E-Toll Tag

First post updated in line with current mod plans

Lib_seanmau5 wrote:Audio
Complete revamp of current system (except HU) - fronts, sub, amp, etc etc (came across some cashola so looking at some higher end gear at the moment) and definitely will get FHRX in on it (so many people have suggested)

o0o. What gear are you looking at getting?

If you are interested, I still have my Type R 12" sitting in my room.

mihai wrote:

Lib_seanmau5 wrote:Audio
Complete revamp of current system (except HU) - fronts, sub, amp, etc etc (came across some cashola so looking at some higher end gear at the moment) and definitely will get FHRX in on it (so many people have suggested)

o0o. What gear are you looking at getting?

If you are interested, I still have my Type R 12" sitting in my room.

Well I'm not entirely sure. Will probably send an email to Marty & ask for suggestions from him then test some gear out.. I'll prob look at spending about 2k??

From FHRX incase you haven't seen it.

$2000 System
Source Unit: Clarion CZ301A / Eclipse CD5030 / JVC KD-R826BT
Front Speaker: Boston SR60 / Crescendo Opus 3 / DLS MS6A / Eclise SC6500 / Focal 165V2 / Hertz HSK165 / Morel Tempo 6 / Orion C2.62 / Polk DB6501 / Rainbow Sound Line SAC 265 25
Amplifier: ARC XDi803 / Audison SR4 / Boston GTA504 / DLS CA31 / Eclipse XA4200 / Focal SOLID4 / Genesis Profile 4 / Hertz EP4 / Orion CO600.4 / Zapco Reference 360.4
Subwoofer: Boston G212 / Crescendo Etude1.10 / DLS RW12 / Eclipse SW6012 / Focal 30A1 / Hertx ES300 / Image Dynamics ID12 / Orion CO1248
Cable: Audison Connection / Stinger
Deadening: Dynamat / FhrxPaint / Stinger