[dorifto]

sxtool, on Jan 21 2009, 12:41 PM, said:

So how do you now know when your RED LINING it?

Car looks good

lol when i hit rev limited @ 7,700 or whatever it is

[dorifto]

Some crappy shots i took with a DSLR i borrowed of dad

[trdrolla]

really clean man love it. The interior is sex seriously.

[K3v!n]

looking awesome and red

any chance of more details regarding red bulbs in the heater controls?

[xjustinx]

Interiors nice Trung you ####

[dorifto]

cheers guys

k3v!n. Pretty much the best i could explain in the previous posts. The only headache you will experience is getting the heater controls forward of the lip that keeps it in place. Just tug it hard in an upward motion to get it out of the slot. Then take twist out the bulb and replace. While doing so change to either to LED style bulb or light cover.

[dorifto]

Bought some cam covers

Before


After


On the way here is Whiteline adjustable front and rear sway bars and Euro spec tail lights. Received my X-Force twin tip last week.

cheers

[xjustinx]

I like the rockers man, neat and tidy.

[Mark K]

Yeah, the rockers look sweet.

How did you paint them? (as in, paint type, coats, primer etc?)
How did you mask off the lettering?

[dorifto]

hey Mark,

I sanded down the paint as much as i could then hit it with an entire can of brake cleaner. You use paint stripper and the likes too. Then got some high temp paint for metals @ Bunnings and sprayed it. There's probably a good 6 coats on there.

Just some points i learnt when doing it:
Mask of the breather hose for a cleaner finish
After you've finished painting, let it dry completely. Get out some masking tape and mask around the numbers and words. Get out a medium grit sandpaper and sand down the words/numbers for the silver finish. I have scratches on mine because i didn't tape the first one i did.

hope that helps

P.S those euro lights are killing me lol

[Mark K]

dorifto, on Feb 4 2009, 01:17 PM, said:

hey Mark,

I sanded down the paint as much as i could then hit it with an entire can of brake cleaner. You use paint stripper and the likes too. Then got some high temp paint for metals @ Bunnings and sprayed it. There's probably a good 6 coats on there.

Just some points i learnt when doing it:
Mask of the breather hose for a cleaner finish
After you've finished painting, let it dry completely. Get out some masking tape and mask around the numbers and words. Get out a medium grit sandpaper and sand down the words/numbers for the silver finish. I have scratches on mine because i didn't tape the first one i did.

hope that helps

P.S those euro lights are killing me lol

Nice, thanks for that.
Did the lettering end up scratched? or is it a smooth finish?

Moneys in, lights will be hitting the post office tomorrow

[brent8e92]

looks like its coming along well good work with those rocker covers when do we get to see them fitted?

[dorifto]

Mark, they have small scratches because the previous owner used a slightly more abrasive sand papeer but it came out alright. There is slight scratches on the red paint 'cause i forgot to mask of the first cam while sanding it.

brent, it'll get fitted when i replace the valve stem seals and install big port cams.

[sxtool]

remind me of 4agesx's cam covers...

[dorifto]

Eventually got the lights on and stripped the side strips/mouldings. Excuse the dusty car and crappy pics





cheers

edit: Thanks to Mark K for the lights and prompt service

This post has been edited by dorifto: 16 February 2009 - 02:05 AM

[GOT-20V]

Yes i like this car! wheels look great on it! liking all the modification so far.

[dorifto]

Heres some new pics for you chief


With a Friends STi coupe. Hot car.

[eviltwin]

fuk i love that stezzo wheel mang

[lolgti]

Where'd you get wheels? I love thems! I want my Gti to look like this!

Mad as.

[Zach]

Love those wheels. great looking car. have a good one

[dorifto]

eviltwin, on Mar 2 2009, 03:19 PM, said:

fuk i love that stezzo wheel mang

LOL! stezzo wheel, Mike you crack me up. When the economy goes into happy zone again, i'll buy another from Japan and i'll sell you mine - if you want it.

lolgti, on Mar 2 2009, 03:24 PM, said:

Where'd you get wheels? I love thems! I want my Gti to look like this!
Mad as.

Japan. And i wouldn't recommend a +35 offset on a lowered car, unless your willing to have your guards modified ect.

cheers guys

[dorifto]

Finally got round to getting shots of the exhaust







They are RS*R 4-2-1 headers and front pipe from Japan. Welds are impeccable. X-Force twin tip muffler and used Catco high flow cat i bought locally. They won't go on for some time as i'm in the process of buying a Small port head and having it worked.

Might even sell the exhaust gear if there's a decent offer

[eviltwin]

decent offer hehe , how much fo teh muffy

[sirolla]

dorifto, on Mar 2 2009, 02:48 PM, said:

Heres some new pics for you chief


With a Friends STi coupe. Hot car.

Love this shot!! Only if you had focus on the Rolla more than the STI, :/

Great work on the rolla, any chance you'll sell your headers?

[dorifto]

Got some interior pics now that i got my fixed back bucket seat intalled




It's a replica of the RECARO SPG fixed back seat but made by Malaysian brand SSCUS. Checked out their website and it seems all good. Very happy with it overall.


Seat is fitted to super low Wisteria rails. Made in Japan and straight bolt in fit.


JDM AE92 Corolla floor mats. Was bought as a set of 5 including floor mats for the front as well.


TOM'S gearknob and Honda EK type R gearboot modified to fit.

Other random shots





Thanks for looking. Any questions, fire away.

[xjustinx]

f##k seat went straight in... awesome.

Gearknob looks good to!

[dorifto]

missed your comment entirely Justin

Yeh rails are straight bolt in, just needed some adjusting.

cheers

[QMY-GTi]

hey bro nice looking SX
wher did u get ur tail lights and how much did u pay for em? whould they fit on GTi`s?
keep up the good work

[xjustinx]

Unblock me on msn too you poof.

[pro-16t]

where did you get the rails?