I guess it's time for an introduction [insert generic sort of cute/funny 56k warning]

Spork · Post by **Spork** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 9:07 am

Some of you know that I recently traded my hatch (the new owner posted a thread here already), but I haven't been too public about what I traded for, but since it made an appearance at BBT and the cruise this weekend, I figured it's about time I posted a thread. The car is no stranger to this board, it was previously owned (loved) by Justin, Black94sol, before he traded it to the guy who I picked it up from.

It's a 94 S model with a d16y7 swap
I (whalepenis)/H (airmass)/"E"(2in piping to a vibrant muffler)
coilovers and KYB struts
JDM 1pc headlights w/ HID kit
JDM 3bar steering wheel
JDM lower foglight bezels
and I put a shifter/knob in it, and a Comptech subframe brace (swaybar/suspension overhaul coming soon)

Pics of when it came home 2ish weeks ago:

Pics from this weekend:

(pay no attention to the hatch behind the curtain, hahaha)

and this weekend is the first time I have attempted to experiment with HDR

so far, I am reporting about 37 hard-driven miles per gallon on 87 octane gas compared to the 28-30mpg I was getting on 93octane in the other car... so yeah, I would say I am happy with the trade I made, I'd rather be really slow and have a little cash than broke and slightly less slow.

needs paint, and some TLC, but I am much happier in the sol than I was in the hatch. I have plans for it that include changing a lot of things; it should be my most comprehensive build yet (hell, its the first car in 3 years I actually feel like keeping for a while). so, I will update as I go.

thanks for looking

MyfodoSi · Post by **MyfodoSi** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 10:31 am

You guys made a great trade. Best of luck with your new project!

civicex442 · Post by **civicex442** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 11:37 am

i like the sol. how does that muffler sound? i have been thinking about getting one to replace the massive fart cannon on my car now

Phate · Post by **Phate** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 1:12 pm

civicex442;118092 wrote:i like the sol. how does that muffler sound? i have been thinking about getting one to replace the massive fart cannon on my car now

Sounds pretty good. Its not too loud, or raspy.

99BlackHatch · Post by **99BlackHatch** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 2:17 pm

I <3 Steve...

Thanks for taggin' my car last night... again.

Dabeastwthn · Post by **Dabeastwthn** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 2:23 pm

I'm glad you finally got the clean Sol you been looking for, since I've known you!

Are you keeping it black or are you going to change it to "Steve White" in the future? :biggrin:

.:si:. · Post by **.:si:.** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 3:16 pm

nice pick up steve. faith you will do a del sol the right way

Spork · Post by **Spork** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 3:16 pm

It will be resprayed Granada Black Pearl... whoever sprayed the car last didn't use much gold flake, so it just kind of looks like straight black, not really very granada-y

crazysol · Post by **crazysol** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 3:18 pm

About time you got a del sol. You looked at my brothers like 2 years ago.

Spork · Post by **Spork** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 4:44 pm

crazysol;118127 wrote:About time you got a del sol. You looked at my brothers like 2 years ago.

hahaha. yeah, I have been trying to get one for a looong time man... the tough part has been finding one that isn't torn all to hell and back. All the nice ones have nice big pricetags, and all the cheaper ones look like they were used by Ray Charles in a few Demolition Derbies.