The Turbo Punk’n build

[Turbo_punkn]

Lets see them!

I’ll try and remember when I get home tonight

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[David F.]

I'm sold. I already bookmarked this build so I didn't have to search when I get ready to buy but now I have to force myself to wait. That looks really good. Any issues with flaking or needing anymore touch up? Did you scuff and prime?

 

[Turbo_punkn]

I'm sold. I already bookmarked this build so I didn't have to search when I get ready to buy but now I have to force myself to wait. That looks really good. Any issues with flaking or needing anymore touch up? Did you scuff and prime?

The wheel parts are a chrome plated plastic, I used a wire brush on a drill to try and scuff them up but it didn’t really do much. I ended up using a set etching primer before the paint and finished it with rustoleum clear coat. We’ll see how it holds up but so far so good. I plan on removing the painted parts when I go wheeling just to keep them nice. One suggestion, if you get a 17” wheel, you need a low profile wheel weight and it has to be placed close to the outside of the wheel as possible. The weights that came on them hit my calipers.

 

[Turbo_punkn]

Went down to a car show today. I won this contest last year with my jk, won again this year with the jl. I actually think my jl has more flex than my jk and the jk had a lot more suspension work.

 

[Turbo_punkn]

Took the Jeep down to wildwood over the weekend. 4th year going to the Jeep Invasion and it keeps getting bigger and bigger every year. Scored some good deals and got a set of rock lights from dcs lighting. Love how they are made to fit in all the frame holes. Can’t wait to get them mounted. Pics to follow.

 

[Turbo_punkn]

Got the rock lights installed, really happy with the results. 90% of the wiring is hidden inside the frame too.

 

[WelderJay]

This looks really good. Is it the 2.5" or 3.5" RK lift? I have the parts in my cart and now I am questioning the lift height. I have a sport that I want to put 35's on. Thank you

 

[MD_Orange_Jeep]

Had some free time so I painted plasti dipped the chrome badges. They should have done them black from the factory!!

Really like the painted badges. What was your technique (I assumed you pulled off badge to paint?).

I really like the dash and was thinking of doing that myself (I have the same color Jeep but the JLU...just not sure if I trust myself to remove dash). How much MOPAR paint did you have you use for it? (Assuming you used the MOPAR spray cans)

It also looks like you tinted your windows including the hardtop rear, Was curious what % you got. It looks really good (I’m a fan of the Orange/Black color scheme).

 

[Turbo_punkn]

Really like the painted badges. What was your technique (I assumed you pulled off badge to paint?).

I really like the dash and was thinking of doing that myself (I have the same color Jeep but the JLU...just not sure if I trust myself to remove dash). How much MOPAR paint did you have you use for it? (Assuming you used the MOPAR spray cans)

It also looks like you tinted your windows including the hardtop rear, Was curious what % you got. It looks really good (I’m a fan of the Orange/Black color scheme).

for the badges I used plastidip and I didn’t have to remove them. Search youtube for painting the badges. It’s easy.

the dash paint wasn’t to bad, used 1 can of mopar paint. I had it all apart in about a half hour. There’s a detailed video on how to pull it apart.

window tint is 20%. Hard top came tinted from factory. I only did the front windows and sun strip.

 

[Turbo_punkn]

Added the artec inner fenders and rubicon high top flares. Really disappointed I can’t get the Wait lights in the fender to operate as daytime running lights only. I even tried it with my programmer and it wouldn’t work. Also really disappointed with the finish on the inner fenders. Lots of gouges and scratches near the bends. I will say the fit is very good on these fendors and covering the gaps in the body.

 

[Turbo_punkn]

Upgraded the antenna. I was tired of hearing the stock one smack the door every time I went to the car wash

 

[Turbo_punkn]

Finally got it dirty After about 10 months of ownership.

 

[Turbo_punkn]

Sorry I haven’t updated in a while, but just got done pre ordering the new Mishimoto intercooler pipe. I can’t wait to get this out in my Jeep and feel the extra power this things gonna make. There’s been so much r&d put into this so I know it’s gonna work right off the bat. If you haven’t seen it yet, check out all the posts they’ve done about it.

 

[Turbo_punkn]

Just got the intercooler pipe and diverter valve installed. Wasn’t to bad of an install. Definitely notice the Jeep being more responsive. Way better than before. Hopefully this weekend I’ll be able to install a boost gauge.

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