My rex

[n1ghth4wk]

So went down and had Ryan Annear of FullyAutomotive Photography take some nice photos of my car the other night at Carousel Carpark for the Autolife Streetlook shoot. Here's some of them :)

Specs
Interior:
12" Kicker Sub
Stock speakers and head
Momo steering wheel (no idea if this is stock)

Exterior:
ANZ VRZ 18" Rims
Scratches
Virtually straight through exhaust

Engine:
N/a

A few of you would have seen me on some cruises this year.

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[duste]

Details of car?

Looks clean mate, who took the photos? Can't quite tell.

[n1ghth4wk]

Cheers, will edit to put in details although it's basically stock.

[PIGSTi]

Cheers, will edit to put in details although it's basically stock.
Nice pics! Needs dumpage! Nice first car though! Assuming because you're on P Plates it's your first car?

[Mad_Aussie]

You should hit up Corbin for some pics too mate :)
Heli pics aren't loading

[millzy_88]

Ah there was a time when my car was that height.
Get it lowered, makes such a difference to the look of a car.

[n1ghth4wk]

Nice pics! Needs dumpage! Nice first car though! Assuming because you're on P Plates it's your first car?

My first car was this liberty here
http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx338/nighthawk1992/13966_1293554542543_1340695958_30861337_554498_n.j pg
I'm not going to mod the rex any further besides head and speakers (because they sound shit atm without sub being tuned in) because I'm going to sell in the next year of so. Figured I'd save a bit of money.

[n1ghth4wk]

Heli pics aren't loading

Wouldn't know how to do helis tbh. It's an auto and too scared I'll hit a pole or something.

[Joe]

Needs dumping :D

[Risk10k]

Wouldn't know how to do helis tbh. It's an auto and too scared I'll hit a pole or something.

Its not green and you won't be doing it in reverse, your safe.




Much love for these! I would like you throw a little bit of effort into other than stereo, what are you planning on swapping into?

[n1ghth4wk]

Possibly a VE SSV ute lol...
Was thinking of going a maloo but I like the VE range better and that will still be out of my price range in a year. RWD V8 for some...fun lol And the ute bit because I'm sick of being a taxi 9/10 times for my mates.

[n1ghth4wk]

But then again like 3 months ago I wanted a drift car so who knows what I'll get when the time comes XD

[mitchwnz]

Possibly a VE SSV ute lol...
Was thinking of going a maloo but I like the VE range better and that will still be out of my price range in a year. RWD V8 for some...fun lol And the ute bit because I'm sick of being a taxi 9/10 times for my mates.

You take that back! I reckon sell it and buy a manual.

[TJ]

I thought antilag.com was perths premier autolife resource :(

[Torquen]

Possibly a VE SSV ute because I'm sick of being a taxi 9/10 times for my mates.

The irony if buying a taxi to stop being used as a taxi ;)

[mitchwnz]

The irony if buying a taxi to stop being used as a taxi ;)

Haha now everybody will ask you to help them move house... You will lose both ways dude.

[PIGSTi]

Possibly a VE SSV ute lol...
Was thinking of going a maloo but I like the VE range better and that will still be out of my price range in a year. RWD V8 for some...fun lol And the ute bit because I'm sick of being a taxi 9/10 times for my mates.
All sorts of lose in that statement!!!! Spend some coin on handling or upgrade to an STi after you've saved a bit more then take that and the taxi out on the track and see which one you prefer, then decide.

[n1ghth4wk]

Haha I never go on the track anyway. Who knows, I'll post another thread in a year once I go to buy something to get pros and cons :) It will be a RWD manual though.

[Risk10k]

Jump in a few more cars before making your decision. Try some nice japlish, I'm sure someone will be willing to accomodate :)

[DBLDOSE]

Nice rex, pretty sure I've seen it out before, might have seen my silver bugeye sti around.

If you want rwd manual, VL + rb25!

[mitchwnz]

Jump in a few more cars before making your decision. Try some nice japlish, I'm sure someone will be willing to accomodate :)

Agree 100%

[n1ghth4wk]

Yeah will definitely have to whore for some more cruises, especially if someone has a stock one. Will also have to go for a dealership to test drive one. Anyone know if they let you thrash cars (say to feel launch/0-100 etc)?

[Mad_Aussie]

Will also have to go for a dealership to test drive one. Anyone know if they let you thrash cars (say to feel launch/0-100 etc)?

ಠ_ಠ

[n1ghth4wk]

ಠ_ಠ

Obvious answer is obvious lol. Of course they wouldn't.

[mitchwnz]

Ummm I'm sure they will let you open it up getting on to the Freeway (Providing you don't break the speed limit or red line it).. but no 5k drop the clutch launches.

[millzy_88]

Went with my girlfriend to test drive a Honda Jazz Vti-S and the salesmen proper thrashed it. Breaking speed limits, quickish launches, weaving and such. Would not want that demo when they were done with it. But yeah they wont let you do that.

[///M]

its a stock wrx with $800 rims and a tow ball kit....

how is this nice?

[S133LTR]

its a stock wrx with shit $800 rims and a tow ball kit....

how is this nice?

fixed and agreed

[Risk10k]

its a stock wrx with $800 rims and a tow ball kit....

how is this nice?

Says the man with the stock M3 with a fake carbon roof.















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<3 (yes I know yours was bombed)

[stumps.]

LOL at wrex owners hating on commos.

[mitchwnz]

LOL at wrex owners hating on commos.

Yup... what's your point? :confused: I've owned both and the WRX is a better car hands down.. but this is only MY opinion.. I

I'm sure plenty of you will dissagree... I did drive a brand new VE and had loads of issues so a tainted opinion at best.

[///M]

Says the man with the stock M3 with a fake carbon roof.


<3 (yes I know yours was bombed)


M3 and WRX in the same league.. oh my.. better tell BMW to lower there price to the 70k mark for a brand new one ;)

[stumps.]

Yup... what's your point? :confused: I've owned both and the WRX is a better car hands down.. but this is only MY opinion.. I

I'm sure plenty of you will dissagree... I did drive a brand new VE and had loads of issues so a tainted opinion at best.

Each to their own, not having a dig just laughing at all the wrx guys jumping on board saying dont get a commodore.

Night blue wrx man you are welcome to come for a drive in my commodore with sway bars, big strut brace, coilovers, decent brakes, and reasonable power.

[Risk10k]

M3 and WRX in the same league.. oh my.. better tell BMW to lower there price to the 70k mark for a brand new one ;)

LOL. I'm konvictd of being incorrect!

[n1ghth4wk]

Each to their own I guess. I personally think Datsun 120Ys are a piece of shit that should not be worth spending money to mod up but I'm not going to go flame them for it.

@Stumps, I'll keep an eye out for the next cruise you're on and I might be keen to whore.

/flame on XD

[mitchwnz]

M3 and WRX in the same league.. oh my.. better tell BMW to lower there price to the 70k mark for a brand new one ;)

Last time I checked the MY11 STI lapped Nürburgring in 7:55.00 Isn't that faster than the latest m3? Each to their own I suppose, but I wouldn't spend $135,000 for a car that performs exactly the same if not worse... Mmm imagine 65K on Mods lol.

[Turbo2.6L]

$135k for a new M3? Show me where & i'll take two :D

[mitchwnz]

$135k for a new M3? Show me where & i'll take two :D

True.. just looked this up.. "The last generation M3 retailed in Australia from $140,000 to $156,000. Given the price hike in Europe, we can make an educated guess and estimate the new M3 will also rise in price by at least $15,000 plus on roads (we still pay roughly $30,000 more than the brits!)."

http://www.caradvice.com.au/2967/new-bmw-m3-price-rise/

[///M]

Last time I checked the MY11 STI lapped Nürburgring in 7:55.00 Isn't that faster than the latest m3? Each to their own I suppose, but I wouldn't spend $135,000 for a car that performs exactly the same if not worse... Mmm imagine 65K on Mods lol.

oh so your saying you wouldnt own a ferrari f430 because it also ran 7:55.00 around the ring??

also $135k for a brand new M3?? please show me where in australia u can get this??

pipe down buddy

[mitchwnz]

oh so your saying you wouldnt own a ferrari f430 because it also ran 7:55.00 around the ring??

also $135k for a brand new M3?? please show me where in australia u can get this??

pipe down buddy

Heh just sayn... m3 performance is the same but the price is more than double. Actually if I had the cash I'd probably buy an R35 Vspec.

[///M]

True.. just looked this up.. "The last generation M3 retailed in Australia from $140,000 to $156,000. Given the price hike in Europe, we can make an educated guess and estimate the new M3 will also rise in price by at least $15,000 plus on roads (we still pay roughly $30,000 more than the brits!)."

http://www.caradvice.com.au/2967/new-bmw-m3-price-rise/


$140,000 to $156,000...

and then all the taxes and stamp duties..

pretty sure you wont get a brand new one under or around the 200k mark

performance? why dont you just go buy a 32gtr for 10k then spend over 100k on it so its faster than everything out of the factory

[mitchwnz]

$140,000 to $156,000...

and then all the taxes and stamp duties..

pretty sure you wont get a brand new one under or around the 200k mark

performance? why dont you just go buy a 32gtr for 10k then spend over 100k on it so its faster than everything out of the factory

You make an excellent point. At the end of the day you pay for quality when you buy a BMW.. and nobody can dispute that. It's all down to personal opinion at the end of the day... P.S would love to see a 32 with 100k worth of mods.

[Joe]

Wah wah.

Less arguil, more Rex.

[mys1]

Wah wah.

Less arguil, more Rex.

arguil is more entertaining than the car though!

[_oz]

arguil is more entertaining than the car though!

This man speaks the truth!

[Tocchi]

Wah wah.

Less arguil, more Rex.

ok

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bon2qYOaQ0M/TRqHhBuVf6I/AAAAAAAAAVk/vN4uGhKGaJE/s1600/rex_wideweb__470x322%252C0.jpg

[-Luke-]

Moar?

http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii201/lukehidderley/Tyrannosaurus_rex.jpg

[///M]

Wah wah.

Less arguil, more Rex.

Yo Joe,

I know you have a nice rex and I'm happy for you, but I'll be right back, I'm going to actually drive my car.

[Simon]

Down to Subaru for a trade in?

Lol jks, seriously both cars are respectable, give it up

Each to there own, IMO I would love to own an M3, BUT the price tag makes it ludicrous to drive and abuse as it was designed for. Therefore I would go the Dak.

Practicality > status

[Philbo]

At least Joe went out on the track :p Kudos to him for that plus his killer Coffees ! Isn't this car the OP's also an Auto ?

p.s I would never buy a new Subaru, unless I can get a Spec C 2.0 as all they do is SHIT themselves !

[TJ]

I have no idea why you are bagging this guy out.

Its a WRX, a performance car. Better than posting about some shitter 120y or a RS Liberty

[Buckets]

I would never buy a new Subaru, unless I can get a Spec C 2.0 as all they do is SHIT themselves !

Buy a rotary then you can talk about a car that shits it's self constantly. :)

Nice DAKDAK, I'd keep it spend a bit of $ on it and you'll have a sweet ride.

[Risk10k]

I have no idea why you are bagging this guy out.

Its a WRX, a performance car. Better than posting about some shitter 120y or a RS Liberty

LOL. But its true. The guy is on his P's and hasn't molested a WRX, fair fucking effort. Like I said before, I do wish you'd modify it - even coilovers and an exhaust + nessecary ecu garbage. You can always return the car to stock if/when you sell it - and then recoup most of the money from parting out the goodies.

[c.rusli]

U boys need to get an EVO

/end thread

[n1ghth4wk]

Alright, its been a few months down the track, so I have decided to update with a few things I have done with it.
- Semi-debadged (So retards don't assume it is STI once I lower and de-wing it)
-Carbon Pillar trim added
-Angel eyes added
-SSQV (lol)
-Intake reso delete
-Other small bits not worth mentioning

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Upcoming in January
-CAI
-Verso tune
-EBC
-Possibly more low depending on how much they tax my payout

Things I still need to do
-Remove that tow bar completely
-STI splitters
-Fog light covers
-Front lip
-Drop on arse
-Proper exhaust
-Fix sound system
-Gauge center pod
-Get better rims
-Sway bars
-Gas bonnet struts

Other suggestions are also welcome (except change gearbox lol...)

[Sfidz]

Only thing I can suggest is bin the ssq.

[esky]

and the angel eyes.

[mys1]

LOL. But its true. The guy is on his P's and hasn't molested a WRX, fair fucking effort.

Angel eyes, carbon trim and still lift kit suspension... Yah un molested and shit!

[TJ]

Cliffs post was 11/05/11!

Bin the eyes, they are fucking terrible.

[Buckets]

Bin the eyes, they are fucking terrible.

X2. If you want angel eyes buy a BMW.

[lowney]

Jayden, Ditch angel eyes, and SSQV, Get some coilies and enjoy it. No point having it tuned with more boost if its going to handle like a whale balancing on a shopping trolley

[dstyle]

bin car, start over

[yeahlow34]

Quite like this. Lower it and I think you have a neat looking daily.
Not sure why the BMW faggot fanboys are wanking about the M3 in a WRX showcase thread.

[brynj]

Why do you need the EBC? The ECU (verso/ecutek) can control the standard boost solenoid fine..
How do the Verso tunes go on Autos?

Lower + front lip and fog light covers, will look good.

[n1ghth4wk]

bin car, start over

As much as I'd like to, it is not an option for me.

I still have the stock headlights at home but might paint them black when I find someone who knows what they are doing. Had a shitload more compliments on the angels at the moment but each to their own.
As for lowering it, I cannot justify spending $1300 on coilovers to lower it 6cm. If someone knows a cheaper spring that will do this, please let us know and I'll scrap the EBC and CAI and lower it instead :)

Also if verso provides the same benefits as an EBC then I'll scrap the EBC.

[XT43]

Hunt around for some pre 05 STI suspension as it will bolt straight in.

05 onwards will bolt on with some modding, I think I know who has some for sale..

Should be able to get either for $4-500

[n1ghth4wk]

That's a good idea Burke, I'll look into that :)

[evil.e30]

not hating but be honest, does/did this have blue neons? spotted it a while back?
(srs)

am going to attempt de amber headlight mod sometime soon, if i pull it off successfully, i should be able to help you out :)

[n1ghth4wk]

It did yes because fast and the furious. Have not been turned on in like 7 months, and have never been switch on at a car cruise/meet (except one leg of one roe cruise). I realize everybody will blast their e-opinion on it but I have heard it all so please refrain.
I have not physically removed them due to myself not knowing how to deal with wiring etc, so it's cheaper to just not turn them on.

[viet_boi]

price of them headlights could of went to some better mods.

[n1ghth4wk]

Alright, here's the fun bit. If you guys had $1500-2000 to spend on my car in jan, what would you do?

[JBAE]

TMIC

[Risk10k]

Stock headlights in,
Find 2nd hand coilovers and fit them,
Upgrade turbo with a Kinugawa item
Tune


Keep in mind Jayden, this is a performance based car club. You can keep your angel eyes if you like them, but most people here would view it as some form of 'Rice' or 'Tacky'. A lot of these same people are more concerned with which part of japan their rims were boxed up.


Are you still enjoying the car at this level? What would you like it to do? Are you looking for a little more poke, maybe a little better suspension if you hit the hills/track/skid-pan etc? Plan out what you want to do, and spend the money once. Maybe even invest in a cheap car to modify?

[ClevoCapri]

Coilovers and a bigger rear sway bar! Done.

[OnParole]

Like Buckets said, Want angels, buy a bmw.

Stock headlights, coilovers and slam that 4wd.

[tinto]

Alright, here's the fun bit. If you guys had $1500-2000 to spend on my car in jan, what would you do?
KW Variant 1 out of USA + install + alignment. The Germans get the damping right straight out of the box.
Then DIY headlight reversal, DIY neon weight reduction ;)

[2jzlux]

Buy coilovers and wind them down about 5 inches.
Spend leftovers on going faster not looking faster.

[space]

As much as I'd like to, it is not an option for me.

I still have the stock headlights at home but might paint them black when I find someone who knows what they are doing. Had a shitload more compliments on the angels at the moment but each to their own.
As for lowering it, I cannot justify spending $1300 on coilovers to lower it 6cm. If someone knows a cheaper spring that will do this, please let us know and I'll scrap the EBC and CAI and lower it instead :)

Also if verso provides the same benefits as an EBC then I'll scrap the EBC.

If you think the only use for coilovers is to lower a car, than maybe you should stick to springs and angel eye mods. Decent coilovers allows for tuneable suspension and far greater handling and driveability. But yeah, if you're getting compliments on the angel eyes, who needs a fast handling car!

[2006premiers]

Haters Gon hate.

[n1ghth4wk]

Alright, a lot of you probably couldn't care less, but I have cleaned it up a little bit this week (except angeleyes).
-Removed tow bar
-New head unit
-STD coilover suspension
-Removed all the mud guards
-STI front lip
-Fog light covers
Sorry for the bad pics. Only had a gopro on me.

http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx338/nighthawk1992/GOPR0049.jpg

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[Mad_Aussie]

Now thats looking good :)

[Lonewolf]

agreed, the lowering makes a huge difference

[titch89]

have to admit looks pretty damn good, love the front lip

[thrtytwo]

low + lip = naaiiiiice

[grogers]

Yeah must agree looks good low!

[mys1]

Finally Some decent mods! Well done sir!

[n1ghth4wk]

Some better pics thanks to Evolution R.
http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx338/nighthawk1992/dsc02243hc.jpg

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That is glue from the rear spats being removed, not a scratch.
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[JT3]

Looks a lot baller now that it's lowered :)