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[bobdragster]

I'll do a write-up.

There was no question there

[mayhem019]

Dang that car is nice! Are you already in the autox club at boeing? I heard they have their own practices the day before actual events... Thats what I need to do so I can learn to drive But yeah I think the next real event is on June 3rd.. I'll be there watching most likely

[EuphoricBlue]

Just make sure to get that car out soon and take some distanced shots >_> It looks great up close but I'd like to see some "This sums it up" pics of the car out in the sun enjoying some fresh air or stretching its legs on some course

I've been following this build practically since it started and have read nearly ever comment on ever post... it is one top notch build. Not surprised in the slightest that it started first crank

[D Jaws II]

An amazing feat. In the time span from your first post made on Sep 23 2005, 04:31 PM, to the day and time it started a new life, posted on May 19, 2007, 1:17 AM, it is finally alive. Congratulations!!!

It is very safe to say that you have more patience than most, an understanding lady at home, more time on your hands than many, and more intestinal fortitude than the entire forum combined. My hat is off to you for your dedication, foresight, skills and vision.

Damn, I'm jealous!!!


Now, that's the good news. The flip side to that is , get back to work and really get this SOB finished.


Respectfully,


Donnie

[kakabox]

Ghetto Floor Mats:

I used ACC carpet left over from my other hobby car project. It's inexpensive, plastic backed, light weight carpet. It definitely not Porsche or Mercedes quality, but it looks ok.

First I made a template of the floor area:


...traced the shape onto the carpet:


...then cut out the piece (I used very sharp scissors):


I used Velcro (heavy duty adhesived back, ultra thin) to hold the "mat" to the floor board:


I strategically placed strips of the fuzzy Velcro on the floor:


I masked over the fuzzy side to prevent the glue squeeze out from getting on the floor and in the fuzz. I then mounted the hook side on top of the fuzzy side so that they were mated together:


Then, starting from the top edge of the mat, I peeled away the backing sheet from the Velcro and, using hot glue, I welded the hook side to the carpet's plastic back. I just laid a series of beads of hot glue on the Velcro adhesive, then pressed the carpet against it. The hot glue actually welds the Velcro tab onto the carpet's plastic backing. I did this one by one, starting from the top and working systematically down and ending at a corner. Since I had already matched the hook side w/the fuzzy side, there was no worry about the hooks "missing" the fuzzy target. When I was done, I had all the hook tabs in perfect position to mate w/the fuzzy tabs on the floor:


Done:


This ghetto carpet mat does not move or pucker! I made a similar one for the driver's side.

Cheers!

[kakabox]

Dang that car is nice! Are you already in the autox club at boeing? I heard they have their own practices the day before actual events... Thats what I need to do so I can learn to drive But yeah I think the next real event is on June 3rd.. I'll be there watching most likely

Thank you.

Yes, I'm a member of BEAC. The next practice session is this coming Saturday, June 2nd. The Kakabox and I will be there. This will be the Kakabox's debut on the ax course. I've got ~100 miles on the 'box currently and I'm not disappointed w/the performance of the car. The driver does need more seat time, however!

I'm hoping to get lxndr out there also in his "brand X" car. You should come out also...pay your $5 (I assume you're a member), bring your helmet and make it a day of practice.

Hope to see you there!

Cheers!

[lxndr]

I'm hoping to get lxndr out there also in his "brand X" car.

You mean "Mr. brand X" car.

I wrote "dn2 enuJ ,yadrutaS CAEB" on my forehead just so I wouldn't forget.

[kakabox]

Finally the Kakabox project comes to completion...at least this iteration

Here is a photo spread of the 'box outside the box (garage)...enjoy!










...but wait, there's more...

[kakabox]

...more pics:

[Czezcho]

That's great. great feeling isn't it? To get car ready and get it unbeleavebul condition... That's really great man...
Awesome look. Now just don't crash it...

J-P

[strudel]

Good luck tomorrow, or really today now, at dn2 enuJ ,yadrutaS CAEB! Make sure you strap lxndr in good and snug. Right way round! I'll think about you as I'm off on the golf trip in the AM. JS

[ef91]

kakabox... wow i've been looking at your thread since i joined and all i can say is you civic is straight beast... got one question what door moldings did you use.....???

[PowerWheels86]

60 pages later and you have a good looking car!! good job man... it's been a long run but well worth it... only took me about 3 hours to read through all of it but i did it... there's a lot of really useful information... hahaha

[AndrewSi]

props... looks good!

[kakabox]

what door moldings did you use.....???

The oem side trim was wasted when I got the car. I peeled them off and tossed them.
I used this as a replacement:


...it is high quality, solid cross section rubber trim w/3M adhesive tape already applied. I bought it at a local Autobody supply house.