New owner of LTZ Turbo

[Mayo]

Hello everyone, I'm Greg and I live in Kokomo IN. I take delivery of a 2014 LTZ Turbo in White Diamond Tricoat with A/T. Can't wait to install the shark fin antenna and then order a CAI.

Going to paint the front calipers in black or red. What say you?

 

[Yosemite Sam]

Welcome to the family Greg!! I'm partial to red myself but that's just me.

:banana:

 

[Mayo]

Well I can certainly see why. I'm leaning that way to Sam just to show some contrast. I se you have done quite a bit to your Sonic. I plan on very minimal mods because all my resources have gone into my show car, a 2003 Lexus IS 300.

 

[Mayo]

Sam, just looked at all your pictures. What an incredible build. Looks awesome! Tell me about the Morgan intake. Will it make the car loud? Does it require a tune? Does it have an effect on mileage?

 

[Yosemite Sam]

Sam, just looked at all your pictures. What an incredible build. Looks awesome! Tell me about the Morgan intake. Will it make the car loud? Does it require a tune? Does it have an effect on mileage?

Thanks Greg! I'm assuming that you bought the turbo version. The intake doesn't require a tune and will enable you to hear the turbo. A tune is highly recommended as any gains made from mods will be canceled out by the ECU. I'm very sure that the MPfab intake made a difference but I also installed his intercooler kit at the same time. As far as intakes go I started with a drop in K&N filter, then modified the stock air box, then a ZZP intake, then a K&N intake and now finally the MPFab intake. You might say that I worked my way to the top!

 

[Blue Moon Sonic]

Welcome to the family. Your lexus is absolutely stunning and I love that diamond tricoat white.

 

[Mayo]

Many thanks Blue Moon. I have all my receipts but I never look at them. I would kill myself.

 

[Mayo]

Thanks Greg! I'm assuming that you bought the turbo version. The intake doesn't require a tune and will enable you to hear the turbo. A tune is highly recommended as any gains made from mods will be canceled out by the ECU. I'm very sure that the MPfab intake made a difference but I also installed his intercooler kit at the same time. As far as intakes go I started with a drop in K&N filter, then modified the stock air box, then a ZZP intake, then a K&N intake and now finally the MPFab intake. You might say that I worked my way to the top!

Yes I did. Had the windows tinted at the dealership and it is currently at my friend's house who is installing a clear bra on the bumper, entire hood, top of roof, side mirrors and front fenders. This guy is an artist when it comes to install. I finally pick it up tomorrow and then I will get it undercoated and paint the front calipers in red. :banana:

 

[Yosemite Sam]

I wish that I had installed a clear bra when I bought it. I have many many stone chips!!

:sadbanana:

 

[Mayo]

I hear you brother. I've done that to all my cars and it's well worth it. BTW, I spoke to Bad News Racing and they recommend the K&N intake

 

[tgoddardgto]

I really like the color of your car and the contrast with the black wheels. I'm sure the tint will make it look even better.

 

[Mayo]

Many thanks tg. I removed the pinstripes today for a "cleaner" look and painted the calipers red for contrast. I will take a few pictures tomorrow.

 

[hammrdwn510]

I hear you brother. I've done that to all my cars and it's well worth it. BTW, I spoke to Bad News Racing and they recommend the K&N intake

Sigh....... There's a thread here somewhere that addresses that from both sides....

Many thanks tg. I removed the pinstripes today for a "cleaner" look and painted the calipers red for contrast. I will take a few pictures tomorrow.

Mine came with the same stripes in red... Been meaning to remove them but they've kinda been growing on me... Being summit white and no mods it's the only thing that separates mine from an advance auto parts car

 

[Mayo]

Ha ha. I traded in a white Honda Fit and I almost went white again but I really wanted the Crystal Red Tintcoat. The Pearl White looks great with no pinstripes, tint and red calipers.

 

[CheapFuneral]

I hear you brother. I've done that to all my cars and it's well worth it. BTW, I spoke to Bad News Racing and they recommend the K&N intake

Trust hp numbers not bnr. They aren't about to tell u to buy something they don't sell.


**** you auto correct!