Chad's MSM Si Coupe | IMW Tuned | Garrett | PRL | Volk | HKS | Acuity

[madchiller]

on the streets around dallas texas. much thanks to rd garage in garland, tx for helping pull this build together.

parts installed:

• ktuner v1.2
• prl big-turbo kit
  • garrett gtx2860r gen2
  • .64 housing
  • catless downpipe (cerakoted)
• prl cobra street cold-air intake
• prl front pipe (cerakoted)
• prl flex fuel kit
• prl intercooler
• acuity fully adjustable short shifter
• new prl "throwback" front strut bar
• eibach f&r sway bars
  • eibach subframe brace
  • eibach rear sway bar endlinks
  • whiteline front endlinks
• act street hd/perf clutch with flywheel
  • prl stainless steel clutch line
  • nap kzcmc upgrade
• hks hipermax iv gt full coilovers w/ sec
• hks hi-power exhaust
• spc rear adjustable camber kit
• spc adjustable front ball joints
• volk te37sl 18x9.5 +38 wheels
• project kics r26 neo-chrome lug nuts
• firestone firehawk 255/35 tires
• morimoto xb led fog lights
• morimoto xb led headlights
• seibon ts-style carbon fiber hood

accessories:

• prl oil cap
• prl battery tie down
• honda hack
• unity performance amber side markers
• tunerview lite
• valentine 1 radar detector
• chrome delete
• hybrid racing 130R shift knob
• acuity neo-chrome shift boot collar
• dboyz custom suede shift boot
• honda rear-view mirror w/ homelink upgrade
• hfp front/side underbody

fluids:

• liqui-moly molygen 5w30
• amsoil manual trans fluid

want to buy:

• wilwood 6pot big brake kit
• seibon carbon fiber fenders

IMW TUNED!

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[BomberSI]

sick man cant wait to see this come together!!!

 

[madchiller]

got some parts installed finally. looks like a whole new car.

 

[lurker_j]

@madchiller hows that 255/35 set up with the coilovers? Did you roll the fenders at all or get any rub?

 

[madchiller]

@madchiller hows that 255/35 set up with the coilovers? Did you roll the fenders at all or get any rub?

I bent the fender liner tab in and that’s it. Fenders themselves are pretty flat from the factory. It rubs on the liners turning onto the street if there is a bit of a dip but on the highway it’s nice. I did have to stiffen up the coils a bit a few times.

 

[madchiller]

installed the hks exhaust today but currently running the stock downpipe and frontpipe. initial thoughts about the exhaust are great. on the highway in the 3k-4k range there is no drone and you can easily hold a convo or listen to music with no issues. around town you get a bit of drone when shifting through the gears depending on how aggressive you are with the rpms. overall im happy and cant wait to hear it with the prl pipes.

 

[madchiller]

took some new pictures with my iPhone Xr. nothing special. still waiting to get the downpipe and frontpipe installed with a drop-in turbo come the beginning of the year. havent decided on what turbo upgrade at this point.

 

[ebatr24]

Those tires aren't super loud? I heard they were unbearable to daily drive on.

 

[madchiller]

Those tires aren't super loud? I heard they were unbearable to daily drive on.

i'd agree 100%.. they are super loud but performance is pretty good. they came with the wheels so they arent my first choice.

 

[ebatr24]

i'd agree 100%.. they are super loud but performance is pretty good. they came with the wheels so they arent my first choice.

Right on, love the wheels I been trying to find someone to trade my RPF1s to for NT03s. Shot you a follow on insta as the car looks real good man. Thanks for confirming that, I am in the market for some new rubber and have long considered some RSRs.

 

[madchiller]

installed the Unity Performance smoked with amber LED side markers... really cleans it up. Yes I know the car is dirty, it's rained quite a bit in DFW the last few days.

 

[turbo dragon]

Looking good sir.

 

[whoisJSR]

ooh, another coupe Si build with the same color as mine! I love it. A lot of the parts you already have are parts I'm looking to get/already got (my PRL Down+Front pipe is sitting on my living room floor as I type) so don't mind me too much if I end up asking you any questions.

For example, did your PRL Downpipe throw any CELs? If so, does the ktuner clear allow you to pass smog via the OBDii port?

Your car is CLEAN AF! Can't wait to see it come together in the future

 

[madchiller]

ooh, another coupe Si build with the same color as mine! I love it. A lot of the parts you already have are parts I'm looking to get/already got (my PRL Down+Front pipe is sitting on my living room floor as I type) so don't mind me too much if I end up asking you any questions.

For example, did your PRL Downpipe throw any CELs? If so, does the ktuner clear allow you to pass smog via the OBDii port?

Your car is CLEAN AF! Can't wait to see it come together in the future

any downpipe especially those with no cat will throw a code. KTuner will get rid of it. Passing emissions in your area depends on the test they perform.

 

[whoisJSR]

Yeah I figure. I've tried searching all over the web but the info is so scattered. In Las Vegas the smog check is typically a port hookup. They rarely sniff anymore. I'm hoping for good stuff next year but if not, I'll have my stock downpipe I can swap in if I have to.

Anyways, sick ride, and thank you for the information! I look forward to seeing new additions!

EDIT: my PRL downpipe is catted, so here's hoping