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Old 09-21-2012, 08:44 PM
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Docomo's TW Fit-"R" build

My 2009 TW MT Sport.
+Axis taillights (red)
+TIR front lower arm bar
+TIR lower frame brace
+TIR rear sway bar
+Spoon rearview mirror
+Recaro Speed w/ Bride RO rails
+Aries 3D interior mats
+TRS Mini D2S w/ Osram CBI 5000K and Denso Ballast
+Rota R-spec 16X7 +45 w/ Conti DWS 205/50/16
+Bilstein PSS coilovers

I told myself I was done with modding cars years ago but the mod bug bites in mysterious ways. So here is how she stand after 3 years of stock-ness.

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More to come...
 

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Old 09-22-2012, 08:49 AM
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I want your seats, they look so sexy.
 
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Old 09-22-2012, 10:21 AM
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I love Type-R theme you have going on. How do you like the Bride seat rails? The ones I bot fit like crap and had to be modified to work
 
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Old 09-22-2012, 10:54 PM
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Compared to stock, the sitting position of the RO rails don't slide back far as I'd hoped for (I'm 6ft) but other than that I also noticed the weld marks and the fit and finish I'd give it a 8/10. The mounting to the Recaros are spot on tho, so I'd recommend them.
 
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Does it lower the seating position at all? I need to address the seats in my GD.
 
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Old 09-23-2012, 01:19 AM
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Subscribed. I plan to do this in the future and good to know what rails, parts, and other info. I want to sit lower and have better bolster and support. Any issues with the airbag light, did you do any sort of mods like a resistor?
 
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Old 09-23-2012, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by mike410b
Does it lower the seating position at all? I need to address the seats in my GD.
The seating position is much lower and increases headroom dramatically.
Feels like sitting in my CR-Z (basically sitting on the floor). I'll have some side by side shots for you guys when more parts arrive and are installed.
 
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Old 09-23-2012, 12:29 PM
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Cool

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Subscribed. I plan to do this in the future and good to know what rails, parts, and other info. I want to sit lower and have better bolster and support. Any issues with the airbag light, did you do any sort of mods like a resistor?
I haven't sorted out the airbag light issue, it doesn't bother me as much as I thought it would (knowing it would light up after the seats install). If someone has a DIY for the resistor mod I'd be more than glad to fix it.
 
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thanks for giving me a chubby! jesus so sick
 
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Old 10-08-2012, 06:52 PM
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Oh wow, the seats really make the look.

Rota has "R-Spec" rims, replica's of integra type R rims, Paint the engine cover wrinkle red. should be sick!
 
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Old 11-06-2012, 09:12 PM
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Nov 2012 *update*

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Night time shot before new rims went on.

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Fit loaded up with Bilstein PSS suspension and Rota R spec wheels. Off to the mechanic we go.

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White on White (lowered)

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Closer up shots of the R-spec with Kics R40 REVO.

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TRS retrofit installed painted outside bezel matte grey.
+Mini D2S w/ Osram CBI 5000k and Denso ballast.

More pictures when the weather clears up.
 

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Old 11-06-2012, 09:19 PM
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That looks good.
 
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Old 11-06-2012, 09:33 PM
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how the ride w/ the bilstein? (is that the lowest setting)
 

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Old 11-06-2012, 10:06 PM
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The drop now is 3/4" but I think when the springs settle in they will get the 1" i was anticipating for.

The ride is smoother than before but just a tad lower than stock. Its my DD so I want it comfortable. Hard to say if handling improved because I think the Conti DWS improved the road noise and handling more-so than the stock bridgestones.
 

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Old 11-07-2012, 12:08 AM
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Damn. those center caps. So good.
 
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