@theshiftybadger build journal

What's up, all! Figured now would be as good time as any to start a build log. I'm Chase, an IT exec out of Houston, TX and this is my '22 Supra 3.0 Premium in Turbulence Grey!

This build serves dual purpose as a fun daily driver and also a cross state/country road rally machine, so there is a huge emphasis on usability and utility.

Purchased the car in November of 2022 and have done a fair amount since then! Here are the current mods as of each date:

Installed:
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• HKS dual muffler exhaust
• Injen cold air intake
• JB4 tune
• Custom carbon fiber steering wheel
• Autotecknik Competizione carbon wing
• Seibon carbon fiber door garnishes
• OLE carbon gas cap
• OLE carbon fiber door handles
• AMS wind deflectors
• Volk Racing TE37 Ultra M Spec wheels
• Michelin PS4 tires, 295/35/19 and 265/35/19
• Custom gloss black roof wrap
• XPEL Prime XR Ceramic Tint (5% rear, 20% side) [6/20/23]

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Ordered:
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• Rear Speaker Sound Quality DIY Fix parts
• RSR Down Lowering Springs

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And the best part, here are some pictures over time of the ride to get things started!

First weekend after picking up the car and after the first round of mods:



After wheels and tires, along with some carbon bits:



Look forward to continuing to update the build and show y'all what it becomes!!

Can also follow on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/theshiftybadger.

Given how hot it is in Houston these days, this was a necessary mod: XPEL Prime XR Ceramic Tint.

Went with 5% rear and 20% sides. Didn't do the windshield, but I think I'll probably get that done as well next time I drop off the car for a day. Had 75% on my G80 M3 but think I'll give 50% a shot on this one.

Also ordered some RSR Down Lowering Springs at the same time, just waiting on those to arrive and I'll take some before/afters! Wanted a very mild drop (since my driveway is just waiting for the day it can take a bumper off), so I'm excited to see how these work out.

Beautiful ride, suprised I haven't seen you in Houston. I'm also an IT professional working for an oil and gas company in the skyline district. Also rocking a turbulence gray 3.0. Tbh, looking for a daily as I hate trying to navigate 290, i10 and Houston proper traffic.