New exhaust is on! I absolutely love the look of the new Fujitsubo. I feel like it's very fitting and basically just an "OEM plus" part

For anyone considering purchasing one, I'd highly recommend however take note - it is as quiet as the stock one! If anything quieter (my stock one's internals were probably a bit munted in comparison). I had my mechanic install it as I was defeated by the downpipe when trying to do it myself (the nuts were just absolutely seized) and he was very impressed by the build quality of the Legalis R system

I intend on taking the car to a dyno at some point. I'm not overly fussed with power figures but moreso to get an AFR check and to see if there is any 'dips' in the powerband - maybe there's a hidden nasty I don't know about!
 
Couple more parts in the mail to come, super excited!

Lumix
The Fujitsubo exhaust looks fantastic! Your OEM 'plus' description hits the nail on the head. Interested to find out what else arrives in the mail :D!

Thanks mate! Just a few quality of life/aesthetic fixes coming in but I'm very excited for them

I'll have to catch up with you sometime so you can check out the new exhaust!

So I haven't really done too much recently due to working hours,etc. Just a usual oil & filter service, changing out the sump plug this time for a magnetic Greddy plug. Main reason for this is because I want to see if it does collect any shavings,etc. as it might be a early warning for future troubles



Swapped out the Juran shift knob and returned it due to defects in the finish of the shift knob. Instead I ordered a Type R-style shift knob and aluminium bushings from Prime Driven (USA) and I must say, it's probably my favourite gear knob in terms of "how it feels in the hand" and the bushings made a subtle, but firm difference





Also gave my best (and first ever!) attempt at refreshing the tail lights. Wetsanded down with 800 then 2000grit, cleared using a Rustoleum Clear Coat (for plastic use). I'm pretty happy with the outcome but I think I'll need to do a quick wetsand over them again - the "orange peel" isn't too bad considering its my first ever attempt at 'painting' anything, but the finish feels almost like sandpaper. Might give them a good buff/polish after that and I think they'll come out looking even better

5SGTE
Our number plates are almost identical, I even have those old Indy themed plates.

Do you also ironically tell all your passengers to "brace themselves"?

5SGTE
Brace themselves for some ****ty driving lol.

"There's nothing but the sweet smell of burnt clutch and broken dreams in this car!"

The ST185 GT4 Celica with the same engine didn't have a BOV.

Front bumper is looking tidy without the foggies. What's on the cards next?