yup, i lurk these project threads too. Sometimes i don't really have anything to add so i just soak in the knowledge, the amount of information in them is great.
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*sinic's* Build Thread
Started by zakats, Jul 30 2009 02:45 AM
78 replies to this topic
#61
Posted 21 April 2010 - 12:25 AM
#62
Posted 21 April 2010 - 12:48 AM
#63
Posted 21 April 2010 - 09:47 PM
QUOTE (zakats @ Apr 20 2010, 10:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
fantastic! looks great
Every time you or someone else bumps this thread, I check it asap. you might include more in process pictures and maybe some HOW-TO... kakabox-ish style?. I'd recommend putting them on facebook since it is relatively quick and easy... you can also do it from your phone if thats what you're using for taking pictures. Im sure a lot of ppl look but dont post...
Every time you or someone else bumps this thread, I check it asap. you might include more in process pictures and maybe some HOW-TO... kakabox-ish style?. I'd recommend putting them on facebook since it is relatively quick and easy... you can also do it from your phone if thats what you're using for taking pictures. Im sure a lot of ppl look but dont post...
Ha I can't even begin to post how-tos and do half the crap that kakabox does. LOL the guy can even post pictures better than me. How-tos I'm pretty sure everything has been covered I've done. If I think of something I would love to make one. Plus I'm really a what people call a half-asser. Most of my crap I have to look up before I do it anyways. Then I go into my stage two. Cheapskate. If I can't get it at harbor or make it I don't need it. LOL believe it or not some of this I'm not joking.
I need to take a min to go and look up some stuff I can make for the car. I've had a bunch of free time at work making other people crap for their cars. Its my turn for me. Ideas?
QUOTE (echuck07 @ Apr 21 2010, 12:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yup, i lurk these project threads too. Sometimes i don't really have anything to add so i just soak in the knowledge, the amount of information in them is great.
Yeah I guess I'm like this too. Hints my post count. I just don't get how people have something to say on every topic. I'm on a bunch of forums but I have the highest post count on here.
You really know you have made it far on rpr when someone quotes you in their signature. I can't wait for the day!
#64
Posted 21 April 2010 - 10:45 PM
QUOTE (Sinic @ Apr 21 2010, 09:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I need to take a min to go and look up some stuff I can make for the car. I've had a bunch of free time at work making other people crap for their cars. Its my turn for me. Ideas?
I know bp has been looking for a strut tower bar for a carbed 3g....
QUOTE (Sinic @ Apr 21 2010, 09:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You really know you have made it far on rpr when someone quotes you in their signature. I can't wait for the day!
The day has finally arrived!!!
QUOTE (Sinic @ Apr 21 2010, 09:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You really know you have made it far on rpr when someone quotes you in their signature. I can't wait for the day!
#65
Posted 22 April 2010 - 09:20 AM
QUOTE (Gimpalot @ Apr 21 2010, 10:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I know bp has been looking for a strut tower bar for a carbed 3g....
The day has finally arrived!!!
The day has finally arrived!!!
I said time for me. See I'm just sitting in my new f550 idling waiting for someone else. Bored I could be doing something productive.
Uh oh I made it onto a sig. I've finally done something with my life. My parents will be damn proud! LOL life is good.
Update on the car.
Pulled the rest of the interior. LOL I chunked the back seat. Before I hit the door to the house I decided to take the brackets and hardware off them. Turned around and I see two dudes putting them in the back of the truck. LOL I hope my next seats have the hardware.
Went and looked at some fabric for the headliner and door cards. I chose a real deep red with black in it. That's the only thing that will be red on the inside. I don't like red paint.
#66
Posted 22 April 2010 - 07:44 PM
QUOTE (Gimpalot @ Apr 21 2010, 12:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I agree with it looking great....
I am also an onlooker, lurking in the shadows!!!
I am also an onlooker, lurking in the shadows!!!
+1
QUOTE (cbstdscott @ Feb 28 2010, 10:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I suck
If a Hatch is Bread van, then what is a Wagon? A bread bus?
Wagoboost project, 7psi and giggling
Turbo Si Wagovan clan member
#67
Posted 24 April 2010 - 11:25 PM
Before... Thinking about doing a kakabox strut bar mod. Ill need to get a set of matching tires, level surface and some how incorperate the seat.
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Okay here is a write-up for Zak.
Valve Cover Painting
What you will need:
Aircraft remover (i didn't use this but some peoples paint doesn't flake off like mine did)
Screwdriver
VHT wrinkle paint
Angled tip or very small screwdriver
Sandpaper (500-1500)
Cleaning agent I used purple power
Heat gun or oven
Painters tape
Spray the aircraft remover on the surface of the VC to remove the old paint. May not come off the first time but let it sit for awhile. I flaked my paint off with a wire wheel and used a screw driver to get into the small crevasses.
Once all the paint is off the vc you can sand it down so you can get the paint to stick. Then it's time for cleaning. Then clean it again. Again. Then once more. Air dry.
Tape up the opening and whatever you don't want painted.
Follow the paint manufactures directions on paint application. I sprayed 3 coats on horizontal then vertical. Let sit for 5 min. Then repeated.
Use heat gun and heat surface. Wrinkled surface should appear after a few minutes of heat. If wrinkle does not appear in all areas stop and respray. Let sit over night to cure or put in the oven for a couple hours to cure.
Peel tape. If needed sand areas that tape might not have covered.
(Before sanding)
Only after paint has cured should it be returned to the car.
#68
Posted 24 April 2010 - 11:48 PM
#69
Posted 26 April 2010 - 09:24 PM
THE red car got new shoes today. Woooo lol
I'm beginning to decide my suspension. I've have decided to go low and stiff. I'm not going all out ax but I want something good. So far I am shooting for rear strut tower brace, adjustable PHB, cut rsx springs, new struts, teg tbars, disc rear brake, vented front disc with si calipers, all new bushings+balljoints+tierods, and a rear sway bar.
Updated pics. It's not done but just wait.
I'm beginning to decide my suspension. I've have decided to go low and stiff. I'm not going all out ax but I want something good. So far I am shooting for rear strut tower brace, adjustable PHB, cut rsx springs, new struts, teg tbars, disc rear brake, vented front disc with si calipers, all new bushings+balljoints+tierods, and a rear sway bar.
Updated pics. It's not done but just wait.
#70
Posted 26 April 2010 - 11:27 PM
Very nice progress! Love the VC
#71
Posted 04 May 2010 - 08:21 PM
QUOTE (Old School REX @ Apr 26 2010, 11:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Very nice progress! Love the VC
Thanks.!
Anyone have any ideas on stuff I can do? Looking for something different.
I'm just putting this out. If I were to run into a RHD 1g crx, 3g hatch, or subaru I would jump on it.
Put some tint on the car. Still need one more window . Not sure about other states but here at sea level with the humidity at 100% at 110F in the summer we NEED tint. Also this is a 1.5 drop in the back with a few turns on the TBars.
#72
Posted 09 May 2010 - 09:28 AM
Adjustable Panhard
Went to a u-pick-u-pull. Had my pick of adjustable toe links. I chose one from a 03 Elantra to do my kakabox adj phb. This particular link has a (1/2-5/8) X (5-6in) jack bolt in the middle. This will give me more surface area to weld to the old phb, I'm looking for strength. I did find a couple Mazda 626 rear links from the (kakabox thread mod) and I may pick those up for other members.
Side note. Lots of cars have adjustable rear toe links. Chrysler cirrus, 02 camry, 88-92 626, 03 elantra. Those are just a few cars that I stopped at.
Went to a u-pick-u-pull. Had my pick of adjustable toe links. I chose one from a 03 Elantra to do my kakabox adj phb. This particular link has a (1/2-5/8) X (5-6in) jack bolt in the middle. This will give me more surface area to weld to the old phb, I'm looking for strength. I did find a couple Mazda 626 rear links from the (kakabox thread mod) and I may pick those up for other members.
Side note. Lots of cars have adjustable rear toe links. Chrysler cirrus, 02 camry, 88-92 626, 03 elantra. Those are just a few cars that I stopped at.
#73
Posted 15 May 2010 - 01:16 PM
Nifty
Honda, because it's hard to look baller in your mom's Volvo.
The entire tool selection at Sears or the contents of a Snap-On truck will do you no good if you do not know how to use them.
The entire tool selection at Sears or the contents of a Snap-On truck will do you no good if you do not know how to use them.
#74
Posted 11 June 2010 - 09:45 PM
Finished product..
Got it inspected at Zaks the other day... lol look at the suv on the side. haha
Got my new plates in. Ahh classic plates on a HONDA CRAZY!
#75
Posted 11 June 2010 - 09:53 PM
Dad news. Im getting bubbles in the coolant so im going to replace the headgasket and recheck the head and block. Yet another set back in a on going build.