2010 Aqua Blue Metallic build thread [COTW 3/23/15]

[Connecticut_ABM]

Originally Posted by Lombardi

I actually just got a job at a vinyl wrap place. So I'm gonna wrap done stuff of carbon fiber. The premium vinyl looks really good and it will cost me a lot less then real carbon fiber parts. I want it for appearance purposes so spending a ton of money on real carbon fiber would be pointless



Hope to see your car around!

Might happen. I may try and see if I can get jannety racing to do my cai and throttle body later this spring summer. Do you have any pics of carbon fiber wrap looks like? I was looking at maybe replacing my ground effects with seibon carbon fiber. Maybe the ground effect can just be wrapped.

[Lombardi]

Originally Posted by Connecticut_ABM

Might happen. I may try and see if I can get jannety racing to do my cai and throttle body later this spring summer. Do you have any pics of carbon fiber wrap looks like? I was looking at maybe replacing my ground effects with seibon carbon fiber. Maybe the ground effect can just be wrapped.

If your handy with basic tools you should do em yourself. Very easy and it'll save you a lot of cash towards other mods!

This is a sample picture off of the Internet



Pretty sure they make a "gloss" and matte depending on the sheen you want

Ill try and get some decent pictures of my OEM spoiler that's wrapped.

Check out dontdontdrivenude.com

Stick it graphics is deff the place to go. They guarantee their work for 5 years where most other places only carry the warranty from the vinyl supplier which can be a pain in the butt to get refunds. Owners name is Dave you could tell him Brandon Lombardi referred you.

[Connecticut_ABM]

Originally Posted by Lombardi

If your handy with basic tools you should do em yourself. Very easy and it'll save you a lot of cash towards other mods!

This is a sample picture off of the Internet



Pretty sure they make a "gloss" and matte depending on the sheen you want

Ill try and get some decent pictures of my OEM spoiler that's wrapped.

Check out dontdontdrivenude.com

Stick it graphics is deff the place to go. They guarantee their work for 5 years where most other places only carry the warranty from the vinyl supplier which can be a pain in the butt to get refunds. Owners name is Dave you could tell him Brandon Lombardi referred you.

Brandon thanks for the info. I'm def going to look them up. I was looking to change my racing stripes so they go all the way up the front number down to the rear bumper for sure. I've been debating white or matte black stripes. I'd probably have someone like them install it for the guarantee.

Thanks
Gary

[Lombardi]

Originally Posted by Connecticut_ABM

Brandon thanks for the info. I'm def going to look them up. I was looking to change my racing stripes so they go all the way up the front number down to the rear bumper for sure. I've been debating white or matte black stripes. I'd probably have someone like them install it for the guarantee.

Thanks
Gary

No problem Gary! I just started working for them part time great people. Company is growing big time. Only place I know that guarentees for 5 years. Another member had some work done there as well. We only use quality vinyl as well.

And if ya ever need help with your cai and throttle body let me know. I should be doing a TB on mine soon.


By the way come check out our Connecticut club we got going on and have jay add your name to the list! We plan on doing a lot of shows this year specially the RICOA

[Lombardi]

Long time since I last updated but TONS of changes. I'll try to post everything I can. I've been really going all out with the car and over this winter I have a ton of plans for the car to get it ready for the new car show year.

here's the carbon fiber wrapped spoiler I had installed


shortly after installed the ACS splitter and ACS rocker panels


Here's after I backed out my factory wheels and painted my factory calipers red




Here's some shots done after a show




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[Lombardi]

Here's a shot someone took of my car at a show I was at. Shows off my emblempros hood panel I had made.



Installing the new ACS ports





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[Lombardi]

Wanted better stopping power so added some low mileage 2014 1LE Brembos with the help from a buddy. Also added hawks performance pads and stainless steal lines.







Also added JDP separate clutch reservoir


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[Lombardi]

Some more pictures after the brakes were done.




Added new real carbon fiber spoiler from Maverick Man Carbon. Also shows the Ohio speed diffuser I added and the full rear blackout








To continue with the theme I also added real carbon fiber door panels


And here's ACS's bumper extensions to complete the kit around the car



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[Lombardi]

Time for a big mod. Finally decided to pull the trigger on one of these!


Let the install begin!

Buddy giving me a hand removing the power steering reservoir setup


supercharger inner bracket installed




Supercharger mounted to bracket





Starting to mock up piping


Intercooler getting mounted




Starting to run likes for boost gauge and catch can setup




Here's my boost guage and AFR gauge setup




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[Lombardi]

These are all the pictures I have now. Currently I also have quad lighting I added to the bumper ports which I'll try and snap pictures of. I'll also grab some pictures of the door panels installed as well. I'm currently trying to work out bugs with the supercharger system. I'm going towards a boost leak or possible tune issue. I will keep updated in this thread as it goes.

Over the winter I plan on wrapping my dash trim in real carbon fiber to match the door panels. I'm also tossing the idea to do a couple other interior pieces and possible engine bay pieces as well.

I'm also redoing the exhuast. I got lucky and dynamax wants to use my car for a video their shooting so they sent me out an exhuast



I also have a set of bbk x pipes ready to get put on as well.

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[BLU DUCE]

This is a great car build. Really good to see your doing most of the work yourself. It seem to make you connect to the car much more. And separate from your money for mods so fast. But does leave a little extra money for more mods by not paying out all the work to be done.
This car should become a COTW in no time. Keep the build updated w/pics please.

[Behic2320]

Awesome build. Love everything you have done. Great documentation of everything as well. Mod On

[Lombardi]

Originally Posted by spike III

This is a great car build. Really good to see your doing most of the work yourself. It seem to make you connect to the car much more. And separate from your money for mods so fast. But does leave a little extra money for more mods by not paying out all the work to be done.
This car should become a COTW in no time. Keep the build updated w/pics please.

thanks for the kind words. COTW would be amazing!

Originally Posted by Behic2320

Awesome build. Love everything you have done. Great documentation of everything as well. Mod On

Thanks!

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[Lombardi]

I've ordered a boost leak tester. trying to get to the bottom of my running issues with the car. Trying to figure out wether it's the tune or a leak that's causing the car to cut out. I'm also waiting for new plugs since I think the plugs may be bad as well.

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