Matt's 03 Galant ES build thread
Ok so Ive been on here for about a year now and Ive had my G since August 2010. Im doing this build thread mostly to get input and help and to keep track of my car. So feel free to add your input.
Its an 03 Galant ES 2.4L, Its a cali spec. I inherited it from my mom who for 8 years beat the shit out of it. So not too much has been spent on parts. Mostly been fixing the bodywork and the interior. All Ive been able to do in terms of mods are, 18x7.5 enkei ls5 wheels in black, wrapped in falken ziex 225s (all purchased from Youngfab59). Also a few touches like painting the grills black as well as the drums and calipers black. I deep cleaned the interior and painted some of the trim pieces black. I also smoked the oem tails, but Im getting for JDMs cause Ive been pulled over twice already, not worth the hassle. In addition I put 8000k HIDs and added a blue LED license plate light. I also cleared my corners using nothing but a dinner fork from my kitchen lol :icon_biggrin:
Plans for when I return from Army Infantry training in October 2011
Engine
Megan Racing Header and Cat Back
Cold air intake (still cant decide whats a good one, any suggestions?)
Suspension
Coilover kit (cant decide on this either, would like some tiens. Im prepared to spend the money but 1200 is my limit)
Strut bar (not sure where to get this yet)
Wheels
Slotted and Drilled rotors (R1 Concepts)
Exterior
Full Respray
New rear bumper (Slight dent from my mom hitting a pole)
CF Hood
New mirrors (not sure if Im doing the 97 accord mod yet or going with black oem0
2500K Yellow HID fogs on a relay
Now for some pics
This is the oldest picture i have of the car a few weeks before I took possession.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l5...4101642_01.jpg
This was the day I bought my rims and installed them myself. My only problem was that the lugs on my steelies were put on with a damn impact wrench and were over tightened so i manged to get all the lugs off except one which I broke the stud off tryin to get ouf. I later replaced the stud.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l5...101521b_01.jpg
This was my clearing corners "tool"
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l5...4100043_01.jpg
And this is how she sits now after a good wash and wax.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l5...3/IMG_0380.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l5...3/IMG_0344.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l5...3/IMG_0354.jpg
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l5...3/IMG_0361.jpg
Let me know what you guys think. any tips or advice is greatly appreciated.