Ride Thread - ash06 *UPDATE - Cannards

[ash06]

Hey guys/girls,


I joined the club back in early 2008 when i got my lancer, it had <200 members back then

A big thank you for all the people here who have contributed/provided help with my car thus far. (you know who you are)

anyway here's my car & the mods so far:

Most of it was installed by myself which I'm quite happy with since this is my first car (& I knew %hit all before)


2009 Lancer ES

Mods: (I can remember :/)

8" DVD/GPS combo
Audio Controls
Bluetooth Handsfree
CVT Paddles
RA Rear Bar
RA Front Bar
EVO X Hood
VRX Wheels
VRX Side Skirts
TEIN springs
Colour LCD Cluster
RA Muffler
Leather Seat Covers Front/Back
Auto Climate Controls
Evo style side vents
Carbon wrap interior
DVD headrests
Alloy Foot Pedals
RF Front Rear speakers & Amp
12" Subwoofer & Amp
Dynamat - Boot & Doors
35% Tint all around
Reverse Camera + LCD
Painted engine cover Mits. logo
Air intake slot cut-out
RA Fog Lamps
OEM Alloy Scuff Plates
Spyder Headlights with DRL
Interior Footwell LED's (Red)
Blue boot LED strip
Rear Boot chrome strip
Front Plastidip blackout'
Merlin Tune
Gloss Black Roof Vinyl



*PLANNED:
Exhaust system with new muffler plus high flow cat
RA factory air snorkel


*Some service parts used in this car during self service:
RYDA Oil plus Air filters
NGK iridium laser spark plugs
Castrol Edge Sport Oil



RANDOM PICS:






Android Tablet In-Dash, (retains my old aftermarket stereo behind it to retain steering controls, volume, CD, etc,)





50W 5000K HID Kit & custom installed 6000K LED's for the DRL (30% dim with low beans on)




Thanks for taking the time out to read. Comments welcomed.

[Mizta B]

Welcome back stranger
Your CJ is looking great well done
Nice and tasteful mods there
Looking forward to catching up
Regards Chris

[DORA_ANNE]

Hi Ash ... Nice To see you back

[ash06]

An update,

Still mostly an observer on this forum rather than contributed unfortunately
Well done to all those putting in the effort to make this car one of the hottest looking vehicle on the road.

Here is my latest mod:
(Slimline flip key $20)

[BlueWRX]

mad key i would get one if my car started with the key

[king eternal]

Where did you get the slimline flip key? I can't find the same style on ebay (only fatter ones)

[ash06]

***UPDATE*** Merline Tune

On Friday I had my car tuned by merlin from the forum,

After about 3.5hours of tuning, the car feels much different, starts up smoother' Idles nicer, & the responsive feel now is incredible, the best money I have spent so far on this car.
Also over this weekend I've been getting better fuel economy as well & the car moves smoother from a 0 in traffic, which CVT owners will love.

For those of you thinking about a tune here, my advice is, go for it - you won't regret it

merlin is a great tuner, & has so much knowledge about these cars. No question is un answered and he lets you know what is being done at whatever time.

Here's a pic while we were out:





Thanks merlin,

[SIX]

i want him to do mine ... im just waiting for him to come to adelaide !!!!

[ash06]

You won't be disappointed Mark,
I waited a while on this, but figured I left long enough,
kicking myself for not going ahead with it earlier
It's just a awesome result & a great day with merlin

[ash06]

**Installed my Nexus 7 (old version) into my car for music & navigation
Audio streams over Bluetooth so steering controls work.
Fully removable, the tablet clicks in place with some small very strong magnets. (just have to paint the magnet black*)
Mounted on top of my existing aftermarket head unit on a purposely slanted angle towards the driver.
Works great with a few automation apps on the tablet is unlocks & starts the music app once the car is on.

Torque OBDII app, Navigation, Music etc.

[MrLolli]

looking good !!

[Metalstrix]

wow you got the 3D spedometre thingy :O

[ash06]

Further integrated my android tablet into my dash today as I was happy with how it functioned the past few weeks. Music (local, streaming, GPS,
took out the existing LCD from my eBay aftermarket stereo & fitted the tablet there instead, - works great, & steering controls are retained as the actual unit sits behind the tablet still, even CD's will work but there's no way of seeing what track is actually playing. Although I haven't used a CD in the car for years. I also installed a powered USB hub in the glovebox for easy mounting of USB drives, Hard drives etc for media & charging is done via a 12V to USB charger. Keeps the tablet fully charged.

I'd recommend the setup to anyone looking for a cheaper setup over a branded head unit with lots of customisation,
Happy to help anything with my experiences, just ask
Can list useful apps if anyone is interested, but here are some pics of the install:



**also on the way is a Evo x replica bar from bodykitskingdom (eBay), will post pics once its with me & fitted.

[lantourismo]

Nice ride mate

[Mystique]

Nice :3