White 'rine project

[m_melen]

psh, reliability is for civics. go caraaaazy!

[frankiman]

could you do a little DIY on wrapping the center console trim in CF?

like which material you chose, fabric or vinyl CF
whats your method
and what type of adhesive you used

thx

[M13]

could you do a little DIY on wrapping the center console trim in CF?

like which material you chose, fabric or vinyl CF
whats your method
and what type of adhesive you used

thx

The product is caled neffywrap, which is a good quality vinyl that is layered into polyester.

I use a spray adhesive, and have used about 2 yards of this product already. In fact, I just did caliber676's centre console yesterday, hopefully he'll update his build thread.

I can do an DIY thread, but that means I'll have to do it again and take pictures along the way. I am doing Snow's centre console next weekend, so hopefully I'll find some time to do so.

I've also done another member's door cards, ashtray, my centre console, steering wheel hub box, centre glovebox/arm rest cover.

I'll post some pix later this week.

[m_melen]

there are instructions on neffywrap's website, they're pretty thorough

[frankiman]

caliber told me you used another adhesive than the recommended 3M spray, what was it?

[M13]

caliber told me you used another adhesive than the recommended 3M spray, what was it?

A fellow local member gave it to me. He uses it at work.

this:



I used 3M 90 before but it was weaksauce. I used caliber676's 3M 70 and did not like it at all. (finger-tacky test hehe)

[hotrodstu77]

sexy build. im loving it. my setup is close. im shooting for about the same numbers. i pm'd you on youtube cause i didnt know you were on here. so ill send a new pm

[hotrodstu77]

also where did you get that exhaust mani? and how much?

[M13]

Neglected this thread for a good 8 months now.

What I have been up to during the past summer: Should be self-explanatory.




Had problems constantly blowing out shitty OEM intake manifold gasket which led to vacuum and boost leak. So as a remedy to that problem as well as reducing some air intake temperature:







Some clean up:






re-routed my oil cooler set up.

before:



after:


full delete of R32 PS/HICAS pump



new fuel rail


Got some Overdrive lightweight pulleys



Waterpump pulley:



Alternator pulley:


Before:

After:

[M13]

RB25 steering pump installed


Tackling my handling was also a big goal this past summer and I took care of that:

Suspension:














Rear HICAS lock out bar replaced with eliminator kit:


doesn't look like it will fit but...

if there is a will it can.




other arms/bushings changed also.

[M13]

Custom charge piping:

Measure, cut, measure again, then cut.




excess:


taped for mock up.



welded:

Test fit



Polished


Old FPR vs New FPR:



Got everything back together and running:





How she looks currently:


ASS:



Front:




Currently I've been too busy w/ school and just sourcing body parts so I can get it to a body shop for bodywork then paint.

After that I'll go w/ blow-through MAF set up, retune and dyno for a higher number. I need some fatter tires in the back too.

[flipridah17]

hmm excellent build dude! keep up the updates.. Can't wait to see the dyno numbers

[m_melen]

sir, you have a p.m.

[Supraclean]

Looking good M13, props on taking the time to fit the intercooler piping proper and clean. Also very jealous for your driftworks kit, cant wait to have enough funds for that. Keep up the good work.

[M13]

thx for the comments.


All i have left for the engine is to run a Blow-thru MAF (adaptor purchased, just needs to be welded onto piping so I can bolt the MAF in) then tune.


As for handling, I'm done. Although I will be getting some chassis stiffening this winter.

As for body, tons of work left. Just waiting on body parts, get some bodywork done and paint.

I should be "done" (never complete) by spring 2011.