Project Lex - Soon to be Supercharged :D
Project Lex - Soon to be Supercharged :D
I hope to have the supercahrger painted, fitted, and running along with these in the bay...
![[Image: IMG_0797.jpg]](http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z164/blatrat/IMG_0797.jpg)
in time for the new show season.
I should also have some differences to my front bumper, grill, bonnet, roof, tailgate, and possibly a couple of other bits too by then!!
Xmas is going to be a very interesting time for the Lex
I'll post some teaser pics as and when I give in to temptation...watch this space....she's going to be an animal ;]
Right a very quick update as im in a rush.
I hope to have the supercahrger painted, fitted, and running along with these in the bay...
in time for the new show season.
I should also have some differences to my front bumper, grill, bonnet, roof, tailgate, and possibly a couple of other bits too by then!!
Xmas is going to be a very interesting time for the Lex
I'll post some teaser pics as and when I give in to temptation...watch this space....she's going to be an animal ;]
Im sure you all know what it looked like before, but for those who don't...
![[Image: lex_green.jpg]](http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z164/blatrat/lex_green.jpg)
No during pics after I'm afraid, as it was ****** cold and I just wanted to get on with things, but here's the bumper trial fitted, with no plate or fogs. Need to make some adjustments and get it mounted up properly this evening, but you get the idea
It'll be re-sprayed and have a few subtle changes made, but it won't be changing too much
Comments and Criticism welcome as always, stay tuned for more updates
![[Image: ttetestfit3.png]](http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z164/blatrat/ttetestfit3.png)
![[Image: ttetestfit2.png]](http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z164/blatrat/ttetestfit2.png)
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Well at 9pm last night, I decided I was bored and that -3c was a perfect temperature to fit my TTE bumper in
Im sure you all know what it looked like before, but for those who don't...
No during pics after I'm afraid, as it was ****** cold and I just wanted to get on with things, but here's the bumper trial fitted, with no plate or fogs. Need to make some adjustments and get it mounted up properly this evening, but you get the idea
It'll be re-sprayed and have a few subtle changes made, but it won't be changing too much
Comments and Criticism welcome as always, stay tuned for more updates
[img]http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z164/blatrat/ttetestfit1.png[/
I'll apologise in advance....there'll be no pics till Mod Nats.
Going to keep things under wraps till then
But I can tell you that yesterday I ordered new wheels: 18" x 9.5" et35 all round
Today I've ordered a set of 225/40/R18 Falken FK452's & a silicon bend I need to swap.
I have my wing back from paint - Thanks Carl!!
came out real nice.I have a new door waiting to be fitted
My TTE front bumper is at Carl's being re-sprayed
and there will be a couple of minor exterior changes coming for Mod Nats too
Exciting but VERY busy times till May me thinks, but I'll get there!
**Update**
I'll apologise in advance....there'll be no pics till Mod Nats.
Going to keep things under wraps till then
But I can tell you that yesterday I ordered new wheels: 18" x 9.5" et35 all round
Today I've ordered a set of 225/40/R18 Falken FK452's & a silicon bend I need to swap.
I have my wing back from paint - Thanks Carl!! came out real nice.
I have a new door waiting to be fitted
My TTE front bumper is at Carl's being re-sprayed
and there will be a couple of minor exterior changes coming for Mod Nats too
Exciting but VERY busy times till May me thinks, but I'll get there!
No pics....YET! But I will put a few up of this as it's only maintenance really
Last night I (with the help of Mr. Bounty` Senior) removed my battered rear door, and whacked on a new unit I got for £60 (BARGAIN!!!!) rather than £700 from Lexus - and in the same colour and interior trim too
I switched the door cards to use my original though as it was in better condition.
Once that was all sorted, we whipped my front bumper off, swiftly followed by the passenger side front wheel, and the arch liner, and began to unbolt the old one. After a few fiddly bolts etc we had the old one off and popped off all the plastic clips etc and transfered onto the new one, before bolting it on.
The car looks ALOT straighter now, and I just have the damage to my rear arch/quarter to sort now, although may get my rear bumper re-sprayed if i get time/money before modded nationals!
Also, my arch roller turned up the other day so I can get the arches rolled and the wheels fitted
Only downside so far is that the wheel company sent me 3 gunmetal wheels and 1 bronze, and somehow that was missed until the tyres were fitted, so they're going to courier it back and send me the correct wheel with the tyre fitted.
Fun & Games!
Was good to see a few of you last Sunday, been a while
Comments and abuse welcome as always!
**UPDATE**
No pics....YET! But I will put a few up of this as it's only maintenance really
Last night I (with the help of Mr. Bounty` Senior) removed my battered rear door, and whacked on a new unit I got for £60 (BARGAIN!!!!) rather than £700 from Lexus - and in the same colour and interior trim too
I switched the door cards to use my original though as it was in better condition.
Once that was all sorted, we whipped my front bumper off, swiftly followed by the passenger side front wheel, and the arch liner, and began to unbolt the old one. After a few fiddly bolts etc we had the old one off and popped off all the plastic clips etc and transfered onto the new one, before bolting it on.
The car looks ALOT straighter now, and I just have the damage to my rear arch/quarter to sort now, although may get my rear bumper re-sprayed if i get time/money before modded nationals!
Also, my arch roller turned up the other day so I can get the arches rolled and the wheels fitted
Only downside so far is that the wheel company sent me 3 gunmetal wheels and 1 bronze, and somehow that was missed until the tyres were fitted, so they're going to courier it back and send me the correct wheel with the tyre fitted.
Fun & Games!
Was good to see a few of you last Sunday, been a while
Comments and abuse welcome as always!
First off... my new wing fitted - Thanks to Carl @ Catlin Motor Services for spraying
![[Image: wing.jpg]](http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z164/blatrat/wing.jpg)
Now the rear door...damage was VERY noticeable from this angle before!
![[Image: door.jpg]](http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z164/blatrat/door.jpg)
Side on shot
![[Image: wingdoor.jpg]](http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z164/blatrat/wingdoor.jpg)
Remaining damge to arch
![[Image: archdamage.jpg]](http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z164/blatrat/archdamage.jpg)
![[Image: archdamage2.jpg]](http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z164/blatrat/archdamage2.jpg)
And lastly, a couple of teasers....
![[Image: wheelwidth.jpg]](http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z164/blatrat/wheelwidth.jpg)
![[Image: teaser.jpg]](http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z164/blatrat/teaser.jpg)
Im determined to start rolling the arches tonight, so hopefully will have them fitted soon, once I've got 4 the same colour
Comments welcome as always!
**UPDATE** Pics of door and wing fitted, and remaining damage from the cu*t who drove into the Lex
First off... my new wing fitted - Thanks to Carl @ Catlin Motor Services for spraying
Now the rear door...damage was VERY noticeable from this angle before!
Side on shot
Remaining damge to arch
And lastly, a couple of teasers....
Im determined to start rolling the arches tonight, so hopefully will have them fitted soon, once I've got 4 the same colour
Comments welcome as always!
Hoping to have it supercharged, arches rolled, wheels fitted and a few other bits done before Modified Nationals!
Look forward to hearing everyone's opinions on it, it's very marmite I've found lol!
i have the japspeed which is loud. and would have done the job other then that its good what youve done so far
![[Image: FB_IMG_1474048273787_zpsnbfq6a3s.jpg]](http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee440/davis5835/Mobile%20Uploads/FB_IMG_1474048273787_zpsnbfq6a3s.jpg)
great read but its a shame you destroyed the hks exhaust when you could of bought one and not had to cut it up.
i have the japspeed which is loud. and would have done the job other then that its good what youve done so far
Lexuspat great read but its a shame you destroyed the hks exhaust when you could of bought one and not had to cut it up.
i have the japspeed which is loud. and would have done the job other then that its good what youve done so far
I searched and searched but couldnt find one, even used, so in the end it got the chop lol!
Does the job, and is a little louder now, especially now its 'burnt out' a little through use.
Thanks for the comments though
Lexuspat great read but its a shame you destroyed the hks exhaust when you could of bought one and not had to cut it up.
i have the japspeed which is loud. and would have done the job other then that its good what youve done so far
I searched and searched but couldnt find one, even used, so in the end it got the chop lol!
Does the job, and is a little louder now, especially now its 'burnt out' a little through use.
Thanks for the comments though
Far enough cutting up the HKS they are to quiet for my liking, but the Japspeed would have been a cheaper option.
Keep us updated then on what your doing - you will find the knowledge on these cars here second to none, any issues should be able to be sorted out between us!! Good luck finding a supercharger, unless you have already got one? they are rare things. There are a couple of turbo conversions, a little more money but so much better and so much more power...................
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
03-03-2018, 07:18 AM #19Well the green wheels and wing mirrors really don't suit the car IMHO, so the new wheels will be a bonus. Do you really need arches rolling for 18's? - there are people running 20's with no arch work and still slammed to the ground, its all about getting the right wheel dimensions - although the ride is pretty hard in a good way :lol:
Far enough cutting up the HKS they are to quiet for my liking, but the Japspeed would have been a cheaper option.
Keep us updated then on what your doing - you will find the knowledge on these cars here second to none, any issues should be able to be sorted out between us!! Good luck finding a supercharger, unless you have already got one? they are rare things. There are a couple of turbo conversions, a little more money but so much better and so much more power...................
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
I like the green tbh, which is all that matters, but youre more than entitled to your own opinion
Yeah ive seen the knowledge here is awesome, and a much nicer, laid back atmosphere than the oh so up themselves LOC lol!
I already have a tte charger kit although missing a couple of bits im currently sourcing!
I like the green tbh, which is all that matters, but youre more than entitled to your own opinion
Yeah ive seen the knowledge here is awesome, and a much nicer, laid back atmosphere than the oh so up themselves LOC lol!
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