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Ignition & engine management DIY Fuel Cut Defenser DIY fuel cut defender circuit for the SW20 turbo — keeps the ECU from cutting fuel at higher boost. The most technical of Ian's guides (~720 words, three diagrams). SW20 ARCHIVED-FROM-WAYBACK Community verified Electrical / wiring DIY Window Auto-Up Mod Adds auto-up functionality to the SW20 power windows via a relay-based timer circuit. ~441 words with four wiring diagrams. SW20 ARCHIVED-FROM-WAYBACK Community verified Body & trim Silver Door Sills Period DIY for chrome/silver door sill plates on the SW20 — masking, paint, and finishing. ~481 words with two photos. SW20 ARCHIVED-FROM-WAYBACK Community verified Drivetrain & mounts Short Shifter Install Aftermarket short-shifter installation walkthrough on the SW20. ~265 words with three step photos. SW20 ARCHIVED-FROM-WAYBACK Community verified Body & trim Gas-Charged Prop for Engine Lid Replaces the SW20 engine-bay manual prop rod with a gas strut. ~199 words with two photos. SW20 ARCHIVED-FROM-WAYBACK Community verified Electrical / wiring Hella H4 200mm Headlights Period mod impression — Hella H4 200mm Headlights. Documents the part-and-fitment context of an early-2000s SW20 build (~162 words). Electrical / Bodywork category. Author kept the page short — single paragraph + photo, not a full DIY walkthrough. SW20 ARCHIVED-FROM-WAYBACK Community unverified Brakes & chassis Tokiko Illumina Struts Period mod impression — Tokiko Illumina Struts. Documents the part-and-fitment context of an early-2000s SW20 build (~109 words). Suspension category. Author kept the page short — single paragraph + photo, not a full DIY walkthrough. SW20 ARCHIVED-FROM-WAYBACK Community unverified Brakes & chassis Eibach Pro-Kit Springs Period mod impression — Eibach Pro-Kit Springs. Documents the part-and-fitment context of an early-2000s SW20 build (~150 words). Suspension category. Author kept the page short — single paragraph + photo, not a full DIY walkthrough. SW20 ARCHIVED-FROM-WAYBACK Community unverified Brakes & chassis 5Zigen FN01RC Wheels Period mod impression — 5Zigen FN01RC Wheels. Documents the part-and-fitment context of an early-2000s SW20 build (~72 words). Suspension / General category. Author kept the page short — single paragraph + photo, not a full DIY walkthrough. SW20 ARCHIVED-FROM-WAYBACK Community unverified Turbo & exhaust ATS Throttle Body Inlet Period mod impression — ATS Throttle Body Inlet. Documents the part-and-fitment context of an early-2000s SW20 build (~86 words). Engine category. Author kept the page short — single paragraph + photo, not a full DIY walkthrough. SW20 ARCHIVED-FROM-WAYBACK Community unverified Turbo & exhaust TKO 3" Exhaust Period mod impression — TKO 3" Exhaust. Documents the part-and-fitment context of an early-2000s SW20 build (~163 words). Engine category. Author kept the page short — single paragraph + photo, not a full DIY walkthrough. SW20 ARCHIVED-FROM-WAYBACK Community unverified Tuning — fuel, boost, AFR Greddy Profec B Spec II EBC Period mod impression — Greddy Profec B Spec II EBC. Documents the part-and-fitment context of an early-2000s SW20 build (~196 words). Engine category. Author kept the page short — single paragraph + photo, not a full DIY walkthrough. SW20 ARCHIVED-FROM-WAYBACK Community unverified Body & trim DIY Amp Rack Period mod impression — DIY Amp Rack. Documents the part-and-fitment context of an early-2000s SW20 build (~99 words). Interior / Electrical category. Author kept the page short — single paragraph + photo, not a full DIY walkthrough. SW20 ARCHIVED-FROM-WAYBACK Community unverified Electrical / wiring Clifford Matrix Alarm Period mod impression — Clifford Matrix Alarm. Documents the part-and-fitment context of an early-2000s SW20 build (~167 words). Electrical category. Author kept the page short — single paragraph + photo, not a full DIY walkthrough. SW20 ARCHIVED-FROM-WAYBACK Community unverified Body & trim Leather Seats Period mod impression — Leather Seats. Documents the part-and-fitment context of an early-2000s SW20 build (~77 words). Interior category. Author kept the page short — single paragraph + photo, not a full DIY walkthrough. SW20 ARCHIVED-FROM-WAYBACK Community unverified Body & trim Leather Door Panels Period mod impression — Leather Door Panels. Documents the part-and-fitment context of an early-2000s SW20 build (~52 words). Interior category. Author kept the page short — single paragraph + photo, not a full DIY walkthrough. SW20 ARCHIVED-FROM-WAYBACK Community unverified Body & trim Gas-Charged Prop for Engine Lid Period mod impression — Gas-Charged Prop for Engine Lid. Documents the part-and-fitment context of an early-2000s SW20 build (~69 words). Bodywork category. Author kept the page short — single paragraph + photo, not a full DIY walkthrough. SW20 ARCHIVED-FROM-WAYBACK Community unverified Electrical / wiring Omori 45mm Boost Gauge Period mod impression — Omori 45mm Boost Gauge. Documents the part-and-fitment context of an early-2000s SW20 build (~66 words). Electrical category. Author kept the page short — single paragraph + photo, not a full DIY walkthrough. SW20 ARCHIVED-FROM-WAYBACK Community unverified Body & trim '94+ Rear Lights Period mod impression — '94+ Rear Lights. Documents the part-and-fitment context of an early-2000s SW20 build (~120 words). Bodywork category. Author kept the page short — single paragraph + photo, not a full DIY walkthrough. SW20 ARCHIVED-FROM-WAYBACK Community unverified Electrical / wiring Hella FF200 Fog Lights Period mod impression — Hella FF200 Fog Lights. Documents the part-and-fitment context of an early-2000s SW20 build (~161 words). Bodywork category. Author kept the page short — single paragraph + photo, not a full DIY walkthrough. SW20 ARCHIVED-FROM-WAYBACK Community unverified Drivetrain & mounts Short Shifter Period mod impression — Short Shifter. Documents the part-and-fitment context of an early-2000s SW20 build (~83 words). Interior / Drivetrain category. Author kept the page short — single paragraph + photo, not a full DIY walkthrough. SW20 ARCHIVED-FROM-WAYBACK Community unverified Turbo & exhaust APEXi Intake Period mod impression — APEXi Intake. Documents the part-and-fitment context of an early-2000s SW20 build (~109 words). Engine category. Author kept the page short — single paragraph + photo, not a full DIY walkthrough. SW20 ARCHIVED-FROM-WAYBACK Community unverified Electrical / wiring DIY Window Auto-Up Mod Period mod impression — DIY Window Auto-Up Mod. Documents the part-and-fitment context of an early-2000s SW20 build (~72 words). Electrical category. Author kept the page short — single paragraph + photo, not a full DIY walkthrough. SW20 ARCHIVED-FROM-WAYBACK Community unverified Ignition & engine management DIY Fuel Cut Defenser Period mod impression — DIY Fuel Cut Defenser. Documents the part-and-fitment context of an early-2000s SW20 build (~146 words). Engine category. Author kept the page short — single paragraph + photo, not a full DIY walkthrough. SW20 ARCHIVED-FROM-WAYBACK Community unverified Body & trim Receiver and Speakers Period mod impression — Receiver and Speakers. Documents the part-and-fitment context of an early-2000s SW20 build (~108 words). Interior / Electrical category. Author kept the page short — single paragraph + photo, not a full DIY walkthrough. SW20 ARCHIVED-FROM-WAYBACK Community unverified Body & trim Clear Corner Lights Period mod impression — Clear Corner Lights. Documents the part-and-fitment context of an early-2000s SW20 build (~37 words). Bodywork category. Author kept the page short — single paragraph + photo, not a full DIY walkthrough. SW20 ARCHIVED-FROM-WAYBACK Community unverified Body & trim Silver Door Sills Period mod impression — Silver Door Sills. Documents the part-and-fitment context of an early-2000s SW20 build (~50 words). Interior category. Author kept the page short — single paragraph + photo, not a full DIY walkthrough. SW20 ARCHIVED-FROM-WAYBACK Community unverified Body & trim Window Tinting 30% Period mod impression — Window Tinting 30%. Documents the part-and-fitment context of an early-2000s SW20 build (~72 words). Bodywork category. Author kept the page short — single paragraph + photo, not a full DIY walkthrough. SW20 ARCHIVED-FROM-WAYBACK Community unverified Body & trim Floor Mats Period mod impression — Floor Mats. Documents the part-and-fitment context of an early-2000s SW20 build (~45 words). Interior category. Author kept the page short — single paragraph + photo, not a full DIY walkthrough. SW20 ARCHIVED-FROM-WAYBACK Community unverified Electrical / wiring HKS Type 1 Turbo Timer Period mod impression — HKS Type 1 Turbo Timer. Documents the part-and-fitment context of an early-2000s SW20 build (~150 words). Engine category. Author kept the page short — single paragraph + photo, not a full DIY walkthrough. SW20 ARCHIVED-FROM-WAYBACK Community unverified Drivetrain & mounts TRD Shift Knob Period mod impression — TRD Shift Knob. Documents the part-and-fitment context of an early-2000s SW20 build (~106 words). Interior category. Author kept the page short — single paragraph + photo, not a full DIY walkthrough. SW20 ARCHIVED-FROM-WAYBACK Community unverified Electrical / wiring DIY Foglight Mod Period mod impression — DIY Foglight Mod. Documents the part-and-fitment context of an early-2000s SW20 build (~81 words). Electrical category. Author kept the page short — single paragraph + photo, not a full DIY walkthrough. SW20 ARCHIVED-FROM-WAYBACK Community unverified