FYI - What i got under the hood....

3 accidents!

Hahaha!

Well, actually, that isn't really funny. Especially when i had to drive a tank (Some old ass 280 se Merc) for about a week. I tell youuuuu, trying to park that thing was not unlike trying to pin the tail on the donkey (Blindfolded of course). I know, i know, some would say i am over exagerating but, you try driving it with no left side mirror! The world was not my oyster even though i had German luxury beneath my feet :P. The sad thing about it is that the car is sooooo ready for some pimp styling!! It's a classic old, loud, not so comfortable, weird smelling leather from the 80's, PIMP MOBILE!!! I can just imagine it now....... Fuzzy dice, gold trim front fender, deep black paint job, a fuzzy dashboard heh heh, tinted windows, some proper seats (The driver's side leans to the right especially in the lumbar/ass region), throw in a kick ass sound system and top it alllll off, with some 19 inch spinners! Oh, and shrink the steering wheel size; i believe it was fashioned more for a bus than a car >:(, ah heck while we are at it lower the sucker too, heh. Sigh... dreams, just dreams....

Anyways back on topic, i think i can count the amount of parts i have on my car with two hands, sad as it may sound but, it is a slow work in progress.

Extractor (Manifold or Header to others)
No name brand. Unfortunately for the financially challenged, branded goods are definately not high on the list. But, i must say the extractor is a living testament to Chinese/Malaysian chin-cai mentality. Basically, it is your standard performance design made well from a 'borrowed' blueprint, hence the lack of a name brand. I wholeheartedly 100% back this particular 'No name brand' accessory. The difference was very very very noticeable. Because i kept my original 1.7 inch S-pipe (Or mandrel bent pipe), my midrange suddenly came alive. Coupled with the Rimus (It is not a typo, yes, it really is the cheap ass Chinese PRC rip off) catalytic converter replacement, my midrange between 3,000rpm to 5,000rpm felt renewed and rejuvenated. Not a bad way to spend your birthday money.

Muffler, Exhaust, Rearbox ... whatever the heck you call it.
Thankfully, i am a man of taste. Blowing RM500 ,including installation, for my Tanabe G Medallion, was in my mind, the most tasteful product i had purchased yet. The sound was exquisite, it wasn't blaring loud nor was it soft. With a 2 inch inlet and 2.25 inch outlet it was perfect for my current application. Freed up some back pressure caused by the not so free flowing OEM twin pipe exhaust i was previously using. Best part of all, i could drive past cops without fear of being pulled over. The exhaust fit neatly where the old was (Like a glove i might add) and had an adapter which connected directly to my existing S-pipe. Purrrr-fect.

Front Strut Tower Brace
Once again. no name brand was involved. The difference was felt immediately when flying around corners. I guess it gave new meaning to the word stability.

NGK Platinum Spark Plugs
Well, not much to say about them but, they do help out my increased ignition timing for that extra, oomph!

K&N Drop-in Filter
It's good stuff, especially when others recommend it over other flashy intakes which apparently do not garner much more power.

Shock Absorbers
Had to change them, all leaking and all, damn it! But, where there is darkness, there is light, in the form of "Uncle's kick ass discount for 'nephew's store!" Proplex absorbers, better than OEM stiffer ride and better handling. 'Nuff said! Only set me back RM550. I was mighty happy :D!

Wow... i guess that leads me to my rims. I dunno where they are from (Haven't asked previous owner) but, they are neat! Apparently they take something like 660kg of pressure, punishment...... whatever.

Ah, all is good in Chin Chin La land.