Mod's
Here is all the Mod's (so far) that i have done to the Rio.
every one of these except the header and part of the brakes ive done 100% myself.
Part 1: Custom Intake.
this is my new intercooler kit i got for 80 bucks!(lov ebay it is your friend!) atm i am making it into a custom CAI for my car as you can see below
Just so you know this is just temporary till i get my new filter then im doing a little re-vamp
heres it being set up
heres down in the hole where the filter sits...that hole was a bitch to make...
heres the whole thing in these
Heres some pic's with the new filter and a little bit more fitted above the MAF.
Part 2: Megan Racing 4-2-1 Header.
Heres my header (not so shiny anymore lol). when they say it only takes an hour to instal them, think agian. it took me and 2 friends 5 hours in the school shop to take the old one off and put the new one on.
Part 3: Header back exhaust
Here is my full header back 2.25" exhaust with a Cherry Bomb Muffler and a Focuz motorsport fart can on the back! yea it looks crappy but i think i spent about 15 bucks on the whole thing (got the pipe for free, the Cherrybomb for 5, and the extra clamps little bit more pipe and stuff for around 10)
Here is a quick vid of my new exhaust. now dont worry the white clouds are from it being cold not oil lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pisVzhHoWQ8
i also did all the welding myself so its not great but its good forbeing a flexcore welder...
Heres the old pipe...now that its out it looks sooo dinky! lol
Pic from under the front bumper...
Heres a spot where it didnt fit up at so i spent like 3 hours trying to get it to fit right but hey it works now!
Sits a little lower...
Yea this is upside down but its all the end components...Plus the Cherry Bomb!
Part 4: New Brakes and Rotors.
Me and my grandpa over about a 3hour time span(first time ive done this and hes an american car guy) replaced my horribly worn down rotor(pic's below) and brake pads which had no pad left...anyways new drilled and slotted rotors and scorched pad r on and work AMAZING!
Heres the rotors on the floor before the install
Heres the brake and the rotor on the passanger side ready for the wheel
the new brake pads and componants
Driver side without the rotors and pads on
diffrence between new and old
how bad my passenger rotor was...theres less than 1/16th inch left on the inside of the rotor...when i saw this it scared the shit out of me that i was THAT close.
brake rebuild kit
Just a pic outside my grandpas grage after the install
Some info on the brakes and rotors
Top Brakes specialize in high performance and high quality replacement brake parts. Top Brakes performance rotors, brake pads and stainless steel lines meet or exceed OEM specification. Our drilled and slotted brake rotors offers:
- stock size replacements which fit existing stock calipers and pads with no modification
- specifically to help remove water, dirt, and brake dust build-up between the brake pads and rotors
- efficient ventilation keeping the rotors approximately 200 degrees cooler
- specifically designed to run cooler and promote better braking in wet and dry conditions
- precisely drilled and balanced by CNC machine to ensure highest quality
- disperses heat for less brake fade, warping, and promotes longer brake life
- cross drilled holes are chamfered, so they are less likely to crack
- Zinc plating protects the rotors from rusting on the hubs, slots, and vents of the rotors.
All Posi-Quiet friction compounds have been specifically formulated to match original equipment. All pads feature a positive molding process which eliminates any impurities in the friction compound, ensuring consistent pedal feel and stopping performance:
- Highest quality, O.E. designed shims reduce pad vibration ensuring noise-free braking
- All Posi Quiet friction compounds are 100% asbestos free
- Positive Molding provides a more stable friction consistency, ensuring better braking performance
- Extraordinary wear and fade resistance means superior braking performance for all driving styles
- Posi-Quiet fiction formulas create less dust, thus keeping wheels cleaner
Part 5: Eibac Springs!
I finally have my springs (thanks to mom and dad) and will be putting them in sometime in the next cupple weeks! that is if the snow will go away...weve gotten around 9-12 inches of snow and still have like 4 more to go by tomorrow...
Part 6: Performance chip...
this is more like a gas chip here but did give me a tad little tiny bit of hp...like maybe 1/2 to 1HP gain in the mid range. i did though get about a 3 MPG gain! which was kewl...over all for the 35 bucks i spent im suprised at the gain. eventually il get a pic up but its not too imporntant atm.
Part 7: Turbo! (future thing)
So on christmas i got a twin turbo set and they came off of a used 2.0L japanese engine.(thats all the specifics they gave)One is a vf13 one is a vf14. Theres zero shaft play though they have about 50,000 miles on them. i know alot but i mean...its a turbo i got for 60 bucks you cant beat that. what my plan is (so far) is to twin charge (both super and turbo charged) but this will be a long process of testing and tuning and wont be done for at least a year if not 2. im in the process of looking for a donor Rio to do all the testing and fitting on.
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Page 5: Exterior
Page 6: Future Things
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