cmsismyname Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Well I've decided that my next car is gonna be a focus St but I'm only 18 and work part time so its gonna take me awhile to save up but I'm persistent and have a plan. I have a list of parts on my car that need to be fixed or replaced and all parts will be upgraded when replaced. My goal is to slightly raise the resale value on a budget. Ill be improving the appearance with a jdm/hellaflush twist. I'll probably get flamed for saying that but trust me it'll look good.Heres the first change.Ive cleaned it up a bit since this picture but you get the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slykin Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Looking forward to it.. don't disappoint us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferocious Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 What type of jdm plans do you have for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
330CubeGt Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 WTF do JDM mean?As long as its not rice, it should look good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferocious Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 WTF do JDM mean?As long as its not rice, it should look good...Japanese domestic market...... which basically means rice.lol jk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverv6 Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 ^ Haha coming from an import background i never got in to the JDM thing.. making my car undrivably low with redicilious camber.. id rather have a low but still drivable car that looks nice and is clean.. like everyone who has those green and yellow JDM leaf stickers (you'll know what i mean if you Google jdm leaf) People in japan have to put those on there car if they are learning to drive for a few years haha I will say the mustang would look kinda cool with that twist, I remember on another site some one had a slammed fox and it looked AMAZING! lol Good luck cant wait to see it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
330CubeGt Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 The other sn site had that one guy building a opal frost drift car that had a import twist that was half decent...Heads up and ass kickin! Using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 The other sn site had that one guy building a opal frost drift car that had a import twist that was half decent...Heads up and ass kickin! Using Tapatalk 2he just needed to reslam it and touch up thecolor of his wheels and it woulda looked good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttocs Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 not sure putting JDM into a mustang will increase resale but ok, should be fun to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Can't forget to be "trend setting" as they call it LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsismyname Posted August 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Well I almost killed the car tonight. It over heated to the point where it started knocking but i managed to get it home and let it cool off. I checked the thermostat and it was bad so I bought a new one at the 24 hour vatozone and put it in and replaced the coolant. I went to test drive it and it started running hot again and as I pull back into the garage I noticed a a crap load if coolant. I looked under the hood and theres coolant on the water pump driver side head and everything else in that area and its leaking bad. I'm thinking the thermostat housing is leaking but I'll have to investigate more tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Well I almost killed the car tonight. It over heated to the point where it started knocking but i managed to get it home and let it cool off. I checked the thermostat and it was bad so I bought a new one at the 24 hour vatozone and put it in and replaced the coolant. I went to test drive it and it started running hot again and as I pull back into the garage I noticed a a crap load if coolant. I looked under the hood and theres coolant on the water pump driver side head and everything else in that area and its leaking bad. I'm thinking the thermostat housing is leaking but I'll have to investigate more tomorrow5ltr car? It took me about 4 tries and a brand new thermostat housing before mine would properly seal. I used the gasket and permatex Indian head gasket sealant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsismyname Posted August 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Its a v6 car and it's definitely the thermostat housing leaking but I thinking I might as well change the water pump too because its old and I don't think its ever been changed. What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsismyname Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 This morning I got the new radiator in and I wrapped the roof in carbon fiber vinyl. Pics will come a little later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferocious Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 I'm looking forward to seeing the roof.I want to get a couple things wrapped on mine but I might just end up getting a professional to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsismyname Posted August 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 I'm looking forward to seeing the roof.I want to get a couple things wrapped on mine but I might just end up getting a professional to do it.If you have the money it's definitely worth it to have a professional do it. It was a huge PITA and if something doesn't get done right it's their fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsismyname Posted August 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Heres the pics of the roofit kinda looks like there are bubbles but thats just the reflection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttocs Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 its different but it just seems a little out of place. I don't hate it but I am not sure if I like it either... Not sure what to think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 on a black car I'm not sure how I feel about it honestly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushrod91 Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 No LIke. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsismyname Posted August 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 I just like that its subtle and covers up how oxidized my roof is. Overall I'm satisfied with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushrod91 Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Then its a win!! Thats all that matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsismyname Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I also installed my reverse glow gauges today with a little advice from ttocs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsismyname Posted August 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 I didn't Post it in here but less than a month ago I paid $1000 to have the entire A/C system replaced on my car and today on my way home it went out again. I narrowed it down and know it's the clutch but needless to say I'm pissed and my car will be back at their shop when they open tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 sorry to hear bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMR Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 well that sucks. sorry to hear that man.I don't know if its just me, but everytime I take my car to a shop to have something fixed, they fix one thing and brake another, or like in your case didn't borther to do good job and just did a quick fix so it woudn't hold very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsismyname Posted August 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 I called the shop this morning and they're gonna fix it for free. I just need to find a way to get around since my car will be gone all day tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferocious Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 My mustang's my only car as well, hence why i can't do any major upgrades that will have the car down for more then a day.Glad to hear they're fixing it for free though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsismyname Posted August 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 My mustang's my only car as well, hence why i can't do any major upgrades that will have the car down for more then a day.Glad to hear they're fixing it for free though.Same here and since I work in retail I never have 2 days in a row off so vary rarely can I be without a car for more than a day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmsismyname Posted August 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 I know some of you guys aren't quite sure what I aiming for with this build so here are some pics of what inspired me.first was this lexus sc.then I was looking through StanceNation forums and came across this car which I remembered from the other site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
