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

[madchiller]

on the streets around dallas texas. much thanks to rd garage in garland, tx for helping pull this build together and @axion_industries for supplying the parts needed!

the #1 @PRL Motorsports ambassador in DFW!

engine:

• prl big-turbo kit
  • garrett gtx2860r gen2
  • .64 housing
  • prl big turbo downpipe (cerakoted)
  • prl big turbo titanium inlet pipe
  • ptp turbo blanket
• prl cobra street cold-air intake
• prl front pipe (cerakoted)
• prl v1 flex fuel kit
• prl v2 intercooler w/ pipes
• act street hd/perf clutch with flywheel
  • prl stainless steel clutch line
  • nap kzcmc cmc upgrade
• prl rear chassis brace
• prl mid-rear chassis brace
• prl coolant reservoir
  • prl 1.3 bar reservoir cap
• prl v1 oil cap
• prl v3 battery tie down
• skunk2 intake manifold
• hks hi-power exhaust
• tsp arp L15 head stud kit
• mishimoto ignition coil packs
• custom wrinkle red engine cover

exterior:

• morimoto xb led fog lights
• morimoto xb led headlights
• seibon ts-style carbon fiber hood
• seibon carbon fiber fenders
• unity performance amber led side markers v1
• hfp front/side underbody
• custom chrome delete

suspension:

• hks hipermax iv gt full coilovers w/ sec
• prl "throwback" front strut bar
• eibach rear sway bar
  • eibach subframe brace
• eibach front sway bar
• whiteline front end links
• whiteline rear end links
• spc rear adjustable camber kit
• spc adjustable front ball joints
• hasport 62a rear motor mount

wheels/brakes:

• volk te37sl 18x9.5 +38 wheels
  • powder coated black metallic
• project kics r26 neo-chrome lug nuts
• 265/35 yokohama advan apex tires
• wilwood narrow superlite 6-pot big brake kit (12.88")
  • wilwood stainless flexline brake line kit

tuner/interior:

• ktuner v1.2 w/ honda hack & tunerview lite
• acuity fully adjustable short shifter
• dboyz custom suede shift boot
• honda rear-view mirror w/ homelink upgrade
• valentine 1 radar detector
• prl black delrin shift knob w/ collar kit
• mugen start/stop switch

fluids/filter:

• liqui-moly molygen 5w30
• amsoil manual trans fluid
• honda a02 oil filter

important dates

• 4/2018 - bought new with 3 miles from rusty wallis honda in dallas, tx
• 6/2020 - prl big turbo kit, act street clutch, swaybars, & motor mount installed (26k)
• 7/2020 - custom live remote tune by DRob at IMW
• 11/2024 - oem head gasket, injectors, and pcv replaced + arp head studs (73k)

want to buy:

• seibon carbon fiber mirror caps or similar
• wunderladen racing baffled oil pan

= latest mods
= biggest regrets

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

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