I am a SpeedHunter too!

After a long wait due to poor delivery service from TNT

Love the material and colour

 And of course the prints =)

Painting of brake calipers

Another DIY project on my SSS. It was a whole day event which took me about 5hrs to complete.
I did it on my Swift before hence it's not a new thing for me just that I have additional 2 calipers to paint =)

Step 1: removing the rims

How: UN-torque the lug nuts before jacking up the car. Had 2 jacks to jack up the front portion of the car to access to the front wheels at the same time

Step 2: Cleaning and drying

 

How to: cheap way is to use Mama Lemon dishwasher & a sponge to clear the leftover brake dust and dirt

Cleaning on the LHS front calipers

Make sure it's really cleaned and dry before applying the paint

Since I have easy access now, why not wash the ARB and brake hose

And the circuit stroke as well

The cleaning for the front itself took me almost an hour as I really wanna do a good job

 Step 3: Painting the front calipers

What you need: High temp paint, medium brush, small brush

Optional: Masking tape, newspaper, thinner

How to: Apply 3 thin layers of paint

Base, Main and Touch up

Didn't bother to use newspaper and masking tape to cover the areas to prevent the paint as this is not the first time I am doing it hence I trust my painting skills =)

Use the medium size brush to coat the base and paint the main layer and use the small tip brush to touch up the corners and unpainted area. Leave every layer to dry for at least 10 mins before applying the next layer.

Step 4: Leave it to dry (minimum of 30mins) before installing back the rims

Da Dar! new colour for front brake calipers =)

Install rims and hand tighten lug nuts before lowering the car.

Remember to tighten the lug nuts with strength and in a Star shape direction.

Time for the rear calipers *tired*

Apply the same steps for the rear as well

Wrong demonstration. A wheel choke should be placed at the front RHS wheel for safety purpose =)

wash wash wash

Continue to wash wash wash and dry dry dry

then paint paint paint

Happy with end result

=)

My first time - coming soon, stay tune =P

Trying new functions for iPhone 5

Here's some pictures I took with my new iPhone 5 via the Panorama camera =)

To catch a glimpse of the sun set

Fatlace TV - Slammed Society Japan 2012

I need spacers to go lower and camber more!!

Dress up with moreeee stickerssssss

Car washing day with Justin and MK at our regular Yishun MSCP...

After car wash, it's stickers time!! LOL

Love these designs

I am not!

Like real only

Camber and Alignment

Went to Kenny's Alignment today. Change a new pair of front camber bolt there as the previous RRP camber bolt only allows maximum of -1.4 degree.

Camber: F-2.3 degree R-2 degree, Height: F 1finger R 0finger

 

Camber bolt $100, Alignment $50, Waiting time 30mins, Friendly & good service

Total damage: $150 cash only

Carbing Competition Shift Knob

Bought this used shift knob from SCSG at a fraction price off brand new.

The weight is lighter than my previous one but it doesn't really matters to me.

Click here for more information on this shift knob.

Rear tyres rubbing fenders

The rear tyres are rubbing the fenders on this current set up:
Rim: R.TE37 15" X 7jj offset +35
Tyre: Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 195/55
Suspension: Suzuki Sport Circuit Stroke lower to Front 1 finger allowance & Rear 0 finger allowance
Camber: Front -2.5 Rear -2

No choice, I am poisoned by the HellaFlush culture hence I wanna slam my ride as low as I can to join the Slammed Society Japan =)

The workshop helps to grind the rear finder but I find that it can go further.
Hence I filed the fender more with the help of some friends in a MSCP near my house.

Borrow additional jack from my friend to jack the rear up

Removing the rear rims

Took around 5mins to remove both rims

You will need a big file, small file, some sandpapers and a pail of water

Serious man at work

Substitution needed

 

Manage to grind and file off 1/3 of it

No more rubbing of fenders YAY!! =)

We go further by drilling holes in between the honey comb grill on the rear diffuser.

This is to prevent parachute effect

Next project will be cutting my rear bumpers!!

Like the red and white swift sports shown below...(Photo grabbed off SCSG forum)

I personally know the owners. Very nice and fast ride they have.