That's a good point, I might try putting some por15 or other sealer paint before putting it on, should make it pretty sealed, only doing this if I can't move or modify the heat shield enough as keeping it there is my preferred option. I used a kit from Autobarn, I don't have the box anymore but it was about $50, came with 400, 1000, 2000 and 3000 sandpaper a little bottle of cleaner solution a few different cloths and a bottle of UV sealant that you wipe on.
Have used some silicon on all the gaskets, a lot quieter but still not 100% sure that it's leak free as its so damn loud I can't tell! Every exhaust shop I go to is pretty useless so thinking about welding a muffler on myself if I can find one suitable to buy.
Got the car tuned by Matt on Thursday night while he's in Sydney. Cars a decent amount quicker with a few other pros. Including the brake booster being more active and the electronic throttle being a lot more responsive!
Got a new tyre fitted to a standard 17" wheel so I actually have a spare I'm game to use without stuffing the diff. It's the same 235/45R17 just fitted to a 7" wide wheel instead of 8. Bought the cheapest tyre possible as it's just for a spare, can't argue with $52
Pretty self explanatory. Still have to fit the quarter window sticker too.
Spent a couple of hours on the fascia and trims in the car. Headunit couldnt lift it's screen out as it was getting stuck on the fascia. Ended up drilling the holes out to sit it further forward and higher up. Also had to move the 90 degree bends at the top to higher up, used a bit of foam to make sure it doesn't rub. The screen just touches the vinyl wrap now but I can live with that, as it now tilts correctly and I can change the CD. Also had some pretty bad rattles after taking the trim off last time, so I bought some new door/window sealer from bunnings that you tape on. This is more of a rubber than a foam so it holds really well and no more rattles! Very happy with it.
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