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Nick Merrone · 03-08-2011, 05:25 PM

Literally just got it running, CA18DET in my hatch. got the car fairly stock, but its come a long way in a very short time..

Day i got it:

Mod list as of 3/8/11

Suspension:

BC coilovers
Battle Version Toe Arms
Godspeed rear sway bar
5 Lug swap w/ Q45 brakes

Drivetrain:

CA18DET
H&R Stage 3 Clutch
1 Pc driveshaft
300zx VLSD w/ axles(want a welded tho)
Greddy FMIC
SR T25
Screamer pipe
3 inch down pipe

Interior:

Prosport boost guage
Some Seat from Elite JDM
Megan racing rails
NRG wheel
circuit sports quick release

Exterior:

Chaser Aero Roof wing
Chaser Aero front bumper
Origin Side skirts

Done in 1 day, runs, just gotta work out some kinks.

Khellen · 03-08-2011, 05:46 PM

Holy low car batman! Looks nice though.

SvicksTc · 03-08-2011, 05:48 PM

awesome man, thing has come along way since you got it

Nick Merrone · 03-08-2011, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SvicksTc

awesome man, thing has come along way since you got it

thanks,

Plans right now are get it running a little better, new fmic piping, aluminum rad, hoses, Rear bumper, blast pipes, paint, turbo, injectors blah blah

SvicksTc · 03-08-2011, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Merrone

thanks,

Plans right now are get it running a little better, new fmic piping, aluminum rad, hoses, Rear bumper, blast pipes, paint, turbo, injectors blah blah

sounds good man, def going to be a keeper if it follows through

Nick Merrone · 03-08-2011, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SvicksTc

sounds good man, def going to be a keeper if it follows through

yes, and wheels and lower.

Spocknasty · 03-08-2011, 05:57 PM

Clean your engine bay ya jerk off

SvicksTc · 03-08-2011, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spocknasty

Clean your engine bay ya jerk off

was just going to say maybe address that bay, we know your steez

Teku18 · 03-08-2011, 05:58 PM

Sweetness dude. Got it running fast as hell lol.

Nick Merrone · 03-08-2011, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spocknasty

Clean your engine bay ya jerk off

Dont worry it will go down, I wanna make it run properly first.

My old bay, it was kinda clean.

boostedsm · 03-08-2011, 08:10 PM

sweet, looking good. nice seeing a ca18 for a change. if you don't mind me asking how much did you pay for the motor?

milanoej1 · 03-08-2011, 09:06 PM

im diggin it bro!!!ima subscribe to this!!!

Honduh · 03-08-2011, 10:49 PM

I like it! Just needs paint.

Munky · 03-08-2011, 11:01 PM

Lookin' good in such short time. Keep it up and don't sell it a week from now

.

Nick Merrone · 03-08-2011, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by milanoej1

im diggin it bro!!!ima subscribe to this!!!

thanks!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honduh

I like it! Just needs paint.

Yes!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Munky

Lookin' good in such short time. Keep it up and don't sell it a week from now

.

I wont! Tommorow all new turbo gaskets if the weathers good, my exhaust leak is horrible i hit boost so late because of it. Also just did new plugs like 20 mins ago.

kunt_masha · 03-08-2011, 11:56 PM

looks good, glad to hear its running

gonna do some slidin this year?

Nick Merrone · 03-08-2011, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kunt_masha

looks good, glad to hear its running

gonna do some slidin this year?

If all goes well. i mean Id rather put money into my car to get it proper then spend money on a drift event in a half assed barely running car, ya know?

I mean i slide every day, but i wanna do clubloose and ****.

Fujito · 03-08-2011, 11:58 PM

This gay kid named Nick Merrone friend requested me on Facebook.

kunt_masha · 03-08-2011, 11:59 PM

ill most likely end up doing the opposite and sliding and hooptie haha

still searching for a shell but we can newb it up this year if youre at CL

Nick Merrone · 03-09-2011, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fujito

This gay kid named Nick Merrone friend requested me on Facebook.

me and my bro wanted to see pics from the meet :P

Quote:

Originally Posted by kunt_masha

ill most likely end up doing the opposite and sliding and hooptie haha

still searching for a shell but we can newb it up this year if youre at CL

word!

03-08-2011, 05:25 PM	#1
Nick Merrone Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: philly Member #10807 My Ride: c18det hatch iTrader: (1)	build thread. Literally just got it running, CA18DET in my hatch. got the car fairly stock, but its come a long way in a very short time.. Day i got it: Mod list as of 3/8/11 Suspension: BC coilovers Battle Version Toe Arms Godspeed rear sway bar 5 Lug swap w/ Q45 brakes Drivetrain: CA18DET H&R Stage 3 Clutch 1 Pc driveshaft 300zx VLSD w/ axles(want a welded tho) Greddy FMIC SR T25 Screamer pipe 3 inch down pipe Interior: Prosport boost guage Some Seat from Elite JDM Megan racing rails NRG wheel circuit sports quick release Exterior: Chaser Aero Roof wing Chaser Aero front bumper Origin Side skirts Done in 1 day, runs, just gotta work out some kinks. Last edited by Nick Merrone; 03-08-2011 at 05:50 PM.

03-08-2011, 05:46 PM	#2
Khellen Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Saylorsburg, PA Member #5720 My Ride: 05 STi 30R Brotated 400awhp iTrader: (7)	Holy low car batman! Looks nice though. __________________ 2005 Subaru WRX STi - Brotated 30R - 400awhp 1994 Mazda Miata 2008 Honda Accord 2004 Honda S2000 2002 Subaru Outback LL Bean

03-08-2011, 05:48 PM	#3
SvicksTc Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Spoolin a Snail Member #7395 My Ride: Nike 6.0 iTrader: (1)	awesome man, thing has come along way since you got it __________________ Why V-tec When there is To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. ? \|Nikon\| Twitter: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-08-2011, 05:57 PM	#7
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03-08-2011, 11:01 PM	#14
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03-08-2011, 08:10 PM	#11
boostedsm Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: denville, NJ Member #19393 My Ride: 95 talon AWD iTrader: (1)	sweet, looking good. nice seeing a ca18 for a change. if you don't mind me asking how much did you pay for the motor?

03-08-2011, 09:06 PM	#12
milanoej1 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2008 Member #9055 My Ride: 93 honda civic ex iTrader: (0)	im diggin it bro!!!ima subscribe to this!!!

03-08-2011, 10:49 PM	#13
Honduh Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Member #1977 iTrader: (0)	I like it! Just needs paint.

03-08-2011, 11:56 PM	#16
kunt_masha Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Coatesville & Manayunk, PA Member #671 My Ride: wide low dumb e30, heavy slow 350z iTrader: (0)	looks good, glad to hear its running gonna do some slidin this year? __________________ Formerly SlitZ

03-08-2011, 11:58 PM	#18
Fujito Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2008 Member #10571 My Ride: Toyota Celica iTrader: (0)	This gay kid named Nick Merrone friend requested me on Facebook.

03-08-2011, 11:59 PM	#19
kunt_masha Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Coatesville & Manayunk, PA Member #671 My Ride: wide low dumb e30, heavy slow 350z iTrader: (0)	ill most likely end up doing the opposite and sliding and hooptie haha still searching for a shell but we can newb it up this year if youre at CL __________________ Formerly SlitZ

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