[Bigbird]

So this isn't so much a build thread as it is a built thread as its mostly built already. But my sig can't hold all the mods so it was time for a dedicated Bigbird thread.

As she stands now

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Installed Mods

Engine/Exhaust/Tuning:

- Custom SRI
- Custom intake J-pipe
- SXTH FMIC
- HKS BOV
- 60mm throttle body
- Xe 3TBS
- Pierce catless down pipe
- Stock mid pipe w/ modified NAV CNT Axle back.
- NST lightweight crank pull
- Vented breather tube
- HKS M45xl spark plugs
- Tork Motorsports Stage 1 tune (updated)
- SXTH/Radium OCC, VTA
- unplugged clutch switch

Cooling:

- Removed cowl weather stripping.
- M&S mesh grill
- Tippit functional hood vents
- Custom Drainage System for Vents
- Custom passenger side air dam
- Custom intercooler sprayers
- TB Coolant bypass

Drivetrain:

- SXTH shifter cable bushings
- SXTH shifter bushings
- Tork short throw shifter (2013)

Chassis/Suspension:

- BC Racing coil overs
- Pierce rear torsion bar
- Pierce 2 point trunk brace
- Pierce 2 point front brace
- Pierce Street strut tower bar
- Pierce front crash bar
- Torque Solutions Trans mount bushings
- Gen 1.5 seat swap

Wheels/Tires:

- 17x8 Sport Edition A15s (dipped gold)
- General G-Max AS-03 245/40/17 tires

Brakes:

- Power Stop slotted and drilled front rotors

Looks:

- 35% tint
- Sport Toys tow hook license plate mount
- 06-07 STI S204 front lip
- Sequence rear spats
- NEFD rear diffuser
- Carbon Fiber Variant spoiler
- Diode Dynamics 5000k H1 HIDs
- Junyan Headlights
- Yellow Fog light lense covers
- Tippet Bumper Quick Release
- Custom rear reflector vents

Parts To Install

- Finish custom intake
- SoCal custom steering wheel
- Vented fenders (super ricy)
- EZ lip side skirts

My DIY Threads

-https://www.velosterturbo.org/forum/veloster-turbo-diy/21721-m-s-grill-pierce-crash-bar-diy.html
-https://www.velosterturbo.org/forum/veloster-turbo-diy/11544-drainage-functional-hood-vents.html
-https://www.velosterturbo.org/forum/veloster-turbo-diy/20817-front-brake-rotor-install.html
-https://www.velosterturbo.org/forum/veloster-performance/17618-modified-intake-j-pipe.html
-https://www.velosterturbo.org/forum/veloster-turbo-diy/14122-24-diy-intercooler-sprayers.html
-https://www.velosterturbo.org/forum...3798-tork-short-shifter-assembly-install.html
- https://www.velosterturbo.org/forum...nk-cover-into-useable-surface.html#post604993
- Stock Seat Removal and Gen1.5 Upgrade

 

[E9C900A]

TXE installed now? How is it? Like the new wheel paint scheme, works well with the red.

 

[Bigbird]

TXE installed now? How is it? Like the new wheel paint scheme, works well with the red.

No... not yet. I have decided I'm gonna go a head and have it installed. Tax return was pretty good. Now I just need time to get it done as work is ramping up and my free time is less.

 

[Manofdust23]

How was the install on the M&S grill? Still waiting on mine, it been almost exactly one month since I ordered it. Car looks good.

 

[rspec2014]

www.velosterturbo.org/forum/veloster-turbo-diy/21721-m-s-grill-pierce-crash-bar-diy.html

 

[Bigbird]

How was the install on the M&S grill? Still waiting on mine, it been almost exactly one month since I ordered it. Car looks good.

www.velosterturbo.org/forum/veloster-turbo-diy/21721-m-s-grill-pierce-crash-bar-diy.html

Yup, I should add my DIYs to the thread I guess... added.

 

[Manofdust23]

Thanks. I missed the DIYs somehow.

 

[DarthVelos]

Hi BigBird, do i remember you having experience with both the magnaflow catback and cnt catback as well? If so, i was hoping you could give me some input as to which of the two had the deepest tone? Sorry for the post and not a pm, but as a new member i dont have those permissions yet. Thanks for your time

 

[Bigbird]

No, I had the MBRP cat back that I threw a MagnaFlow muffler on.

 

[Bigbird]

Went on a nice warm drive to explore some of the back roads... found some good ones and a cool viaduct.

 

[DarthVelos]

Thats more or less what i was eluding to. I want a deep tone but dont exactly want to spend 600 on the magnaflow catback when i could shell out 300 or 400 for the system of a different manufacturer (yet still comparable) then install the magnaflow muffler from 15215 and have close to 150 to spare toward another part on the car. Off the top, do you remember the part number for the magna muffler? Thanks for your input

 

[Bigbird]

Thats more or less what i was eluding to. I want a deep tone but dont exactly want to spend 600 on the magnaflow catback when i could shell out 300 or 400 for the system of a different manufacturer (yet still comparable) then install the magnaflow muffler from 15215 and have close to 150 to spare toward another part on the car. Off the top, do you remember the part number for the magna muffler? Thanks for your input

I used # 12616. Depending on if you have a stock cat or not, the MBRP doesn't sound bad, but without a cat... it's loud. The magnaflow helped but not alot. I could have likely fit the 24" muffler.

 

[DarthVelos]

Thanks Bird

 

[Albysure]

Love the build awesome job..I just have a question for the hood vents..what did you end up doing for the heat insulation guard? How did you water proof it? Flex seal? I dont want it to melt and get all over my new engine paint.

 

[Bigbird]

Love the build awesome job..I just have a question for the hood vents..what did you end up doing for the heat insulation guard? How did you water proof it? Flex seal? I dont want it to melt and get all over my new engine paint.

If you follow the link at the bottom of the first post I did a write up on it. I used plastidip to seal it and it worked perfectly.

 

[Albysure]

Nice..thank you

 

[Bigbird]

Update

So I installed my new Junyan headlights I got from SpecD Tuning on Ebay. Install was pretty easy. Easy enough to not do a full writeup on it.

Before:

After:

Video of the Sequential turn signals:

I also installed 5000k H1 HID bulbs which also was a breeze. Though I still had to drill a hole out of the center of the cover, even though the Junyan light covers have ports for wires mounted on them.

Finally, I swapped over my new vanity plates.

Added the review thread to the OP.

 

[Bigbird]

Welp, went to do my oil change which went well but when I got to the catch can I opened it up and nothing but watery yellow cap but very little oil. Not what it's supposed to be. THEN when I tried put the drain screw back in it was as if the threads were just gone. I have no idea what went wrong but I ripped that shit out and I'm ordering a new CC today. Likely SXTH. I want to cut the Pro Sport open and see what happened. More like Pos Sport!

 

[Manofdust23]

Welp, went to do my oil change which went well but when I got to the catch can I opened it up and nothing but watery yellow cap but very little oil. Not what it's supposed to be. THEN when I tried put the drain screw back in it was as if the threads were just gone. I have no idea what went wrong but I ripped that shit out and I'm ordering a new CC today. Likely SXTH. I want to cut the Pro Sport open and see what happened. More like Pos Sport!

^^^^^This right here is why I hate this can. Mine did the same exact thing to me. Like I've said before the inside is made of plastic and the petroleum from the liquid eats right through it. I sold my second PS can as soon as the first one failed. I don't know why Pierce sells such a piece of junk all his other items are top notch. Anyway, rant over. Sorry you had to deal with this too BB.

 

[LZSchneider]

Welp, went to do my oil change which went well but when I got to the catch can I opened it up and nothing but watery yellow cap but very little oil. Not what it's supposed to be. THEN when I tried put the drain screw back in it was as if the threads were just gone. I have no idea what went wrong but I ripped that shit out and I'm ordering a new CC today. Likely SXTH. I want to cut the Pro Sport open and see what happened. More like Pos Sport!

Oof you could've said Pro Sh*t but that's okay you'll knock the next one out of the park slugger.

Hey, have you ever had your car dyno'd since the addition of your performance mods?