My VIII GSR Build - Complete Tranformation

[Evo8Frankie]

Great write up Frankie!

It's nice to see non stop progress coupled with dedication.

True enthusiasm......

Granted, I caught the Thread more or less on the tail end of things but it made it all the more enjoyable to read in one go IMO.

The highlight for me was the following statement:



Pure class!!!

What a transformation ! Loving the lights by the way ����

Thanks guys. I have been busy fitting more bits and pieces over the last few weeks. New Tein Super Street Coilovers, Cusco Strut Brace with Built in Brake Stopper, 3" Custom Race Cat Back System.

Iv also sourced a 356mm K-Sport kit, so im a tad excited:razz:

 

[Billy MR]

Looking lovely mate!

 

[Evo8Frankie]

Looking lovely mate!

Thanks Billy

 

[Dirtmatt]

Fair amount of neg camber on the front

Looking nice bud.

 

[Evo8Frankie]

Fair amount of neg camber on the front

Looking nice bud.

:razz: Ha yeah i know mate. I was never a fan of camber but seems its just right. The rear has settled down now..so its sitting same as fronts.

 

[Dirtmatt]

Going to say they don't look like they are too far in at the tops. Find the teins a lot better?

Just need the remap now?

 

[Evo8Frankie]

Going to say they don't look like they are too far in at the tops. Find the teins a lot better?

Just need the remap now?

There not over the top..... And much better than stock shocks with lowering springs...
Yeah she seriosly needs a remap asap.

 

[ElDopesta]

Some nice additions there!

When are you getting around to renovating the old phone box?

 

[Evo8Frankie]

Some nice additions there!

When are you getting around to renovating the old phone box?

Thanks pal. As for the phone box.... Its my mrs dads and he has allsorts of projects to do atm lol.

 

[ElDopesta]

Lol!

 

[Dirtmatt]

There not over the top..... And much better than stock shocks with lowering springs...
Yeah she seriosly needs a remap asap.

Bit more sensible, nothing more fun than bouncing around on overly heavy springs. Lol..

Haha will be about time with all the mods :razz:

 

[Evo8Frankie]

Bit more sensible, nothing more fun than bouncing around on overly heavy springs. Lol..

Haha will be about time with all the mods :razz:

Yeah they were rock hard.

I know im being an idiot. Its needs doing before something goes wrong...:meh:

 

[Evo8Frankie]

Not alot done tbh other than 2 new front tires and managed to get around to buying a front set of 356mm 8 Pot K-Sports from a good mate, so i cleaned them up and fitted them, ..... on first fitment i fitted them as per grooves on the disc face..:wtf: but from a bit a research i found i had them the wrong way around..:whistling: good job i never drove the car until i had fitted them the right way as per the cooling vanes. then gave her a wash as she was mucky.

 

[Evo8Frankie]

Again not much done but while im sat in work i may aswel update this thread :whistling:

When i bought the Rota's it had aftermarket center caps fitted..... i kinda liked them but preferred the OE Rota center caps so i sold mine and bought a new set of OE Rota caps.....

Also bought a Cusco rear strut brace love it

While the weather was nice i decided to sort out my rear windows as they open the wrong way around.... so when i took the switched off the door cards i realized that id fitted them the wrong way around as they have a L and a R on them :arms:

Ohwel all sorted now. iv...... also managed to get a good pair of USDM rear lights too so they should be here tomorrow

 

[Dirtmatt]

Looking good bud. White centre caps look much better

 

[Mick]

Expect everyone to now tell you you have your disc's on backwards, lol. Used to get it all the time on my last car.:arms:

 

[Evo8Frankie]

Expect everyone to now tell you you have your disc's on backwards, lol. Used to get it all the time on my last car.:arms:

Yeah 2 people who own VAG's have said that already... i told them to be quiet lol.

The rear lights came today, so i took her for a wash and then got round to fitting them

 

[ray671984]

Looks stunning frankie mate

 

[Evo8Frankie]

Ok so i got around to fitting a RalliArt Ebay jobbie sunstrip. i made it my mission to not have any bubbles in it, so i was hmmming and rrrring until i got it without any.
Iv also moved the boost controller closer to the Turbo as it was way too far away for my liking, so until i get my AVCR fitted and then mapped it will stay on lowest boost setting.

Think im after getting the windows tinted now... but not sure and soon to get it mapped too

I also received my new smaller battery, its a Jap battery for my UK 260 :whistling:so i had to get some terminal adapters to fit the size of UK sized terminals (although it will soon be in the boot )
ray671984 kindly proposed he could get one cheap, as id previously asked him where he got his from, so i left it in his hands and he bought it and had it delivered for m too. so Thanks alot buddy.

Alot better in the bay and dont rest on my hardpipe like my old one did. making the pipe a pain to polish :arms:

 

[rev.chris]

wow what a transformation, really has changed it from a chaved mess (sorry just my opinion) to a stunning work of art.