See... when someone says that it's not a mid-life crisis, it usually is a mid-life crisis... But awesome news anyway.. post pics of your mods :-Dthis is not a mid life crisis
Blue_VT : Blue Devil build : '13 Ultimate VT w/MT
So, after a year of owning my VT, I have decided it is time to drop some mods into it. And regardless what my GF says, this is not a mid life crisis
ENGINE:
Injen SRI w/custom heatshield.
Borla exhaust (installed on 8/8 by Benchmark Motors)(custom branch resonator by Zury Fabrications on 9/21).
Torque exhaust bushings* (removed due to excessive vibration).
TRANSMISSION:
TWM Performance - shifter link bushings.
EXTERIOR:
8000k low beam HID from DD.
3000k HID fogs from DD.
30% window tint.
Rally Armor mud flaps.
License plate LEDs.
INTERIOR:
LED bulbs.
SUSPENSION/BRAKES/WHEELS:
Uniq strut bar.
R1 Concepts rotors (slotted/dimpled)
Red colored calipers.
AUDIO/ELECTRONICS:
Stock and will probably remain that way.
FUTURE PLANS:
BoV.
845 Motorsports Turbo/manifold/FMIC upgrade
Custom ECU tune.
Possible wheels:
www.carid.com/ninja-wheels/nj09-gray-machined-1454524.html
http://www.amazon.com/Enkei-Hyper-S...r=2013|2013&carId=001&n=15684181&s=automotive
http://www.amazon.com/MOMO-Car-Wheel-Rim-QM80851440A/dp/B008FP9544/ref=pd_ybh_18
ENGINE:
Injen SRI w/custom heatshield.
Borla exhaust (installed on 8/8 by Benchmark Motors)(custom branch resonator by Zury Fabrications on 9/21).
Torque exhaust bushings* (removed due to excessive vibration).
TRANSMISSION:
TWM Performance - shifter link bushings.
EXTERIOR:
8000k low beam HID from DD.
3000k HID fogs from DD.
30% window tint.
Rally Armor mud flaps.
License plate LEDs.
INTERIOR:
LED bulbs.
SUSPENSION/BRAKES/WHEELS:
Uniq strut bar.
R1 Concepts rotors (slotted/dimpled)
Red colored calipers.
AUDIO/ELECTRONICS:
Stock and will probably remain that way.
FUTURE PLANS:
BoV.
845 Motorsports Turbo/manifold/FMIC upgrade
Custom ECU tune.
Possible wheels:
www.carid.com/ninja-wheels/nj09-gray-machined-1454524.html
http://www.amazon.com/Enkei-Hyper-S...r=2013|2013&carId=001&n=15684181&s=automotive
http://www.amazon.com/MOMO-Car-Wheel-Rim-QM80851440A/dp/B008FP9544/ref=pd_ybh_18
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Interior LEDs
![Black Light Darkness Automotive design Automotive lighting]()
My camera is really crappy in low light/dark. This is trunk.
![Black Darkness Light Sky Night]()
My camera is really crappy in low light/dark. This is trunk.
License plate LEDs
![Red Black Darkness Text Light]()
TWM Performance shifter bushings
![Metal Washer Auto part Rim Games]()
8/2 - Installed bushings today, I recommend removing the battery tray for easier access. Shifting is now significantly more smoother and precise, no bounce-back at all. I recommend every VT owner with manual to consider this upgrade.
However, my camera battery crapped out before I can take some pictures.
![Auto part Fuel line Engine Suspension Transmission part]()
![Auto part Engine Fuel line Vehicle Automotive engine part]()
8/2 - Installed bushings today, I recommend removing the battery tray for easier access. Shifting is now significantly more smoother and precise, no bounce-back at all. I recommend every VT owner with manual to consider this upgrade.
However, my camera battery crapped out before I can take some pictures.
Injen SRI
It just came in and its super light. I plan on installing it this weekend along with shifter link bushings. Since lots of people are having clearance issues between SRI and high-pressure fuel rail, by taking lagonwagon's advice I will attempt to show with pics how to add clearance between SRI and high-pressure fuel rail.
![Auto part]()
8/2 - SRI is installed and holy crap it is loud. I will post some pics tomorrow as well as custom vibramount to solve clearance problem between SRI and high-pressure fuel rail.
10mm wrench and this is how you get to the 3rd screw on the stock air box. It is all mostly done by feel and lots of patience.
![Auto part Pipe Fuel line Vehicle Automotive exterior]()
Here is the sucker.
![Vehicle Engine Car Auto part Mid-size car]()
This is the custom vibramount, still a prototype, but I will have more updates/pics on how to fabricate custom vibramount tomorrow.
![Auto part Fuel line Tire Engine Automotive tire]()
It is kind of hard to see in this pic, but there is a solid 1/4" space between the SRI and high-pressure fuel rail.
![Auto part Pipe Hood Automotive exterior Bumper]()
It just came in and its super light. I plan on installing it this weekend along with shifter link bushings. Since lots of people are having clearance issues between SRI and high-pressure fuel rail, by taking lagonwagon's advice I will attempt to show with pics how to add clearance between SRI and high-pressure fuel rail.
8/2 - SRI is installed and holy crap it is loud. I will post some pics tomorrow as well as custom vibramount to solve clearance problem between SRI and high-pressure fuel rail.
10mm wrench and this is how you get to the 3rd screw on the stock air box. It is all mostly done by feel and lots of patience.
Here is the sucker.
This is the custom vibramount, still a prototype, but I will have more updates/pics on how to fabricate custom vibramount tomorrow.
It is kind of hard to see in this pic, but there is a solid 1/4" space between the SRI and high-pressure fuel rail.
Borla exhaust
Just arrived today and having it installed tomorrow after work.
![Automotive exhaust Muffler Auto part Exhaust system Pipe]()
8/8 - Borla is installed along with Torque exhaust bushing and I am starting to believe that Torque exhaust bushings were a bad idea. There is just too much vibration and there is definitely cabin drone. I asked the shop to save stock bushings so I can test my theory out. I think that Torque exhaust bushings are contributing to cabin vibration (especially when idle) and cabin drone.
I love the sound of Borla exhaust, it is deep and sounds different thru out the RPM range. However, only time there is no cabin drone is when cruising in 6th gear; it seems to be the worst in 2k - 3k RPM range. Especially when downshifting.
8/27 update: again depending on the outside temperature, exhaust will either drone in the 2k-3k range, or barely drone. I am going to Zury Fabrications to have them make a branch resonator to cancel out droning. it should look something like this http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af266/boom335/benchmade proper/4fe76fbf.jpg
8/17 more pics
Oils still burning off.
![Auto part Fuel line Automotive fuel system Engine Pipe]()
Passenger side pipe is not perfectly centered.
![Vehicle audio Auto part Bumper Vehicle Technology]()
Some in-cabin videos:
Just arrived today and having it installed tomorrow after work.
8/8 - Borla is installed along with Torque exhaust bushing and I am starting to believe that Torque exhaust bushings were a bad idea. There is just too much vibration and there is definitely cabin drone. I asked the shop to save stock bushings so I can test my theory out. I think that Torque exhaust bushings are contributing to cabin vibration (especially when idle) and cabin drone.
I love the sound of Borla exhaust, it is deep and sounds different thru out the RPM range. However, only time there is no cabin drone is when cruising in 6th gear; it seems to be the worst in 2k - 3k RPM range. Especially when downshifting.
8/27 update: again depending on the outside temperature, exhaust will either drone in the 2k-3k range, or barely drone. I am going to Zury Fabrications to have them make a branch resonator to cancel out droning. it should look something like this http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af266/boom335/benchmade proper/4fe76fbf.jpg
8/17 more pics
Oils still burning off.
Passenger side pipe is not perfectly centered.
Some in-cabin videos:
Nice progress bud! And if the gf ever acts up, tell her that there are plenty of fish in the sea and that everyone needs a hobby
Nah, she's cool with it as long as it does not affect safety of the car :wink:Nice progress bud! And if the gf ever acts up, tell her that there are plenty of fish in the sea and that everyone needs a hobby
lol, my wife initially gave m a hard time when i started w mods. I ask her would u preferd if i spend my $ on alcohol or clubs? Never again i heard her complaining
R1 Concept rotors (slotted/dimpled)
Just arrived today!
R1 Concepts rotors
![Product]()
Update 8/17 - R1 Concepts rotors installed
![Disc brake Auto part Vehicle brake Brake Automotive wheel system]()
![Land vehicle Alloy wheel Vehicle Car Tire]()
![Land vehicle Vehicle Car Wheel Alloy wheel]()
![Land vehicle Alloy wheel Vehicle Tire Wheel]()
R/A mudflaps
![Floor Flooring]()
Just arrived today!
R1 Concepts rotors
Update 8/17 - R1 Concepts rotors installed
R/A mudflaps
Rally Armor mud flaps
![Land vehicle Vehicle Car Automotive design Bumper]()
![Tire Automotive tire Vehicle Wheel Car]()
![Land vehicle Tire Alloy wheel Automotive tire Wheel]()
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