Wheels are on! Bonus close up.
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Long time lurker - first introduction! [Build thread]
Hey all,
I don't post much, but have been trying to get more active on the forums to offer advice and my two cents on things. I never got to fully introduce myself. I'm sure some of y'all have seen me post here and there.
Ever since I was a little kid, I've always played Gran Turismo 2 on the PS1 and I fell in love with the 3000GT. As I grew up, it's all I ever talked about as far as a "dream car." Every one of my car friends knew me as the "guy who wants a 3000GT VR-4."
Long story short, in the summer of 2020.. I'm now a proud owner of my dream car! And to put the cherry on top.. It's a 1994 Mitsubishi GTO Twin Turbo MR!
As far as I know, beside the import dealership I purchased it at.. I am the first owner of this car in the U.S! I bought it all "stock" at around 115,000Km on it (~71,457 Mi).. I haven't looked at it recently since it's in the garage for winter storage but I believe it's around 72,000 miles now. It's come a long way for mods since I had it, but check the signature if you are curious.
Just this past summer in 2021, I took home first place for 2nd Generation 3000GT's at the All Mitsubishi Cookout hosted here in Minnesota. It was my first trophy, and I didn't think I would win since there were way cooler 3/S there. Big thank you to Curtis for hosting it, and everyone who participated and voted. I cried on the inside, since it was my first trophy ever.
I hope you enjoyed my story, and I have a lot more to tell!
Cheers,
VR Thor
Jonathan
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I don't post much, but have been trying to get more active on the forums to offer advice and my two cents on things. I never got to fully introduce myself. I'm sure some of y'all have seen me post here and there.
Ever since I was a little kid, I've always played Gran Turismo 2 on the PS1 and I fell in love with the 3000GT. As I grew up, it's all I ever talked about as far as a "dream car." Every one of my car friends knew me as the "guy who wants a 3000GT VR-4."
Long story short, in the summer of 2020.. I'm now a proud owner of my dream car! And to put the cherry on top.. It's a 1994 Mitsubishi GTO Twin Turbo MR!
As far as I know, beside the import dealership I purchased it at.. I am the first owner of this car in the U.S! I bought it all "stock" at around 115,000Km on it (~71,457 Mi).. I haven't looked at it recently since it's in the garage for winter storage but I believe it's around 72,000 miles now. It's come a long way for mods since I had it, but check the signature if you are curious.
Just this past summer in 2021, I took home first place for 2nd Generation 3000GT's at the All Mitsubishi Cookout hosted here in Minnesota. It was my first trophy, and I didn't think I would win since there were way cooler 3/S there. Big thank you to Curtis for hosting it, and everyone who participated and voted. I cried on the inside, since it was my first trophy ever.
I hope you enjoyed my story, and I have a lot more to tell!
Cheers,
VR Thor
Jonathan
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One of the last few meets of the year for me with my friends before we put our cars into storage for winter here in Minnesota. We are celebrating the brand new opening of a detailing shop (business existed, just upgraded in shop space) owned by another close friend of ours.
The GTR is some random guy who parked next to us, and it just so happened that the photographer captured this image.
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Funny story:
Later that day, my garage opener and key fob died. I was completely confused since they were working perfectly ALL DAY and the past year. Good news, it happened to just be the batteries. Those are replaced on both devices, and they are working way more efficiently. Almost as if they have way longer range/stronger connection, but maybe that is just a placebo of me replacing batteries lol.
The GTR is some random guy who parked next to us, and it just so happened that the photographer captured this image.
Funny story:
Later that day, my garage opener and key fob died. I was completely confused since they were working perfectly ALL DAY and the past year. Good news, it happened to just be the batteries. Those are replaced on both devices, and they are working way more efficiently. Almost as if they have way longer range/stronger connection, but maybe that is just a placebo of me replacing batteries lol.
Long hiatus as it’s been winter here in Minnesota. Temperatures have been rising and spring may be coming around the corner.
Small update: Depinning ECUs. Header is going with my old man tomorrow to get unsoldered from the board. New wiring coming in to get repinned on the male side.
ECU jumper harness is coming along the way this spring since I’m determined to get my gauges wired in without hacking my OEM harness.
I have two sets in the process, one will remain as an OEM extension harness, the other will be fully prepped and left “open-pinned” for when I purchase a Haltech setup.
Cheers.
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Small update: Depinning ECUs. Header is going with my old man tomorrow to get unsoldered from the board. New wiring coming in to get repinned on the male side.
ECU jumper harness is coming along the way this spring since I’m determined to get my gauges wired in without hacking my OEM harness.
I have two sets in the process, one will remain as an OEM extension harness, the other will be fully prepped and left “open-pinned” for when I purchase a Haltech setup.
Cheers.
Shipment 1/3.. ✅
Terminals have arrived.
Shipment 2/3 en route: 200’ of TXL wiring, and about 30’ of various heat shrink.
Shipment 3/3 en route from homeland Japan. Based on reviews, ordered a nice set of JDM wire crimping and die set.
This will be a fun time to burn some winter time and prep for spring!
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Terminals have arrived.
Shipment 2/3 en route: 200’ of TXL wiring, and about 30’ of various heat shrink.
Shipment 3/3 en route from homeland Japan. Based on reviews, ordered a nice set of JDM wire crimping and die set.
This will be a fun time to burn some winter time and prep for spring!
Shipment 1/3 ✅
Shipment 2/3 ✅
Wiring and heat shrink tubing in!
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Shipment 2/3 ✅
Wiring and heat shrink tubing in!
All three shipments have arrived! ✅✅✅
The craftsmanship on this tool is amazing. The box is like a pelican case, the interior lined with carbon fiber, and the crimper itself has an amazing feel.
The final piece needed to begin the wiring work. Japanese tools hit different. I’m stoked!
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The craftsmanship on this tool is amazing. The box is like a pelican case, the interior lined with carbon fiber, and the crimper itself has an amazing feel.
The final piece needed to begin the wiring work. Japanese tools hit different. I’m stoked!
New parts are in from mainland Japan!
BLITZ SBC Type S PLUS Electronic Boost Controller
SARD Type-RJ AFPR
SARD Fuel Rail Adapter
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BLITZ SBC Type S PLUS Electronic Boost Controller
SARD Type-RJ AFPR
SARD Fuel Rail Adapter
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