[hal0g0dv2]

Looks good. Katzkin?

no, company that put them in bought the leather off ford and put it in themselves

[Gh0stRider]

new reverse led bulbs

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/TRD604/STi/5bdb3326-c73a-41d1-a7ff-f73b5b005a50_zpsqoshd4ol.jpg

[daval]

new reverse led bulbs

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v476/TRD604/STi/5bdb3326-c73a-41d1-a7ff-f73b5b005a50_zpsqoshd4ol.jpg

Mind pointing where to buy? I got some but they are dim af.

[Acura604]

did some dipping with gloss.

no one, I mean no one likes the hideous ACURA plenum shield on all their new models...come on, you'd have to be insane to like it!

thus...my weekend project was to 'conceal' it a bit better so its not the main point of er...attraction when looking at the front end.

Most likely I will also dip the grill chrome trim as well....eventually.

2nd Gen RDX - front end grill pic for reference

http://image.motortrend.com/f/47206850+w475+h317/front_view.jpg


DIP IT !

http://i.imgur.com/fvHfR4Z.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/WoQX1ec.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/CvosuZl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/cztatQX.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/xkYrH8A.jpg

[dared3vil0]

Looks good! One other option as well, try dipping it with just a matte clear. Makes it a nice silver.

[Gh0stRider]

Mind pointing where to buy? I got some but they are dim af.

bought from this site, however mine are different from the ones shown

7440 7443 T20 9W CREE LED Reverse Wedge Bulbs - Retro-Solutions Store (http://retro-solutions.net/product-info.php?7440_7443_T20_CREE_LED_Reverse_Wedge_Bulb s-pid703.html)

[hud 91gt]

My girlfriends dad and I went to his old engineering shop and fired up the tig welder after 15 years. The first one wasn't pretty, the second turned out much better. Apparently he was literally the best in his day(he's 74 now) and was even asked to teach at Bcit for a while way back when. Oh how I'd love to get a shop, a welder and start picking his brain, not to mention have a teacher whenever required haha. Anyhow, a little rusty still But not bad for a second go.

We ended up welding a couple bungs in he oil pan for future turbo oil return and oil temp sensor.

[asian_XL]

That Acura now looks like a Mazda, IMO

[spoon.ek9]

Long post so I'll spoiler it



My motor was in need of a head gasket job BADLY. At it's worst, I was topping up with water between trips and that was as much as several times a day. A bit of background on the motor: it's a JDM ZC non-VTEC which makes it the JDM equivalent of a USDM D16A6.

So with the help of e.lo, we began what we thought would be a one day job :fuckthatshit:

Things began simply enough; valve cover, fuel rail, etc removed.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n405/SpoonCTREK9/IMG_20150906_101036.jpg

This was the cheapo gasket kit as well as a timing belt, water pump and tensioner.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n405/SpoonCTREK9/IMG_20150906_101639.jpg

Intake and Exhaust manifolds were removed and the head came off. Here's what fucked us up though. A head stud snapped off as we were removing it with a chunk remaining in the block.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n405/SpoonCTREK9/IMG_20150906_160413.jpg

Here's what we found! About an inch of water in cylinder #4 :lol e.lo was surprised I didn't hydrolock this motor. I had been driving like this for 2-3 weeks haha.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n405/SpoonCTREK9/IMG_20150906_124417.jpg
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n405/SpoonCTREK9/IMG_20150906_124339.jpg

With the block kind of fucked, e.lo decided he'd get started on cleaning up the head. I'll post this as a side to side comparison so you can see the amount of work done.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n405/SpoonCTREK9/IMG_20150906_141323.jpghttp://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n405/SpoonCTREK9/IMG_20150909_155413.jpg

We clearly needed some help so luckily e.lo's dad was willing to save us and so the drilling began..
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n405/SpoonCTREK9/IMG_20150906_162424.jpg

Here's the little shit that caused us a lot of man hours and delays.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n405/SpoonCTREK9/IMG_20150909_192023.jpg

Block and pistons were cleaned up. New headgasket went on.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n405/SpoonCTREK9/IMG_20150909_172448.jpg

So with everything cleaned up, we slapped the head on thinking it would be fine. WRONG. The fucked up hole would no longer hold torque. Again, e.lo's dad bailed us out by using a helicoil. With that in place, we were able to get the stud to hold torque.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n405/SpoonCTREK9/IMG_20150909_183957.jpg

Intake manifold was greasy as shit. It was cleaned up and reattached with a new gasket of course. The EF will get an oil catch can in the future but that sure as shit won't happen before the EK gets one :D
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n405/SpoonCTREK9/IMG_20150909_165549.jpg

Voila! Job complete. It only took us about 7 days longer than expected lol.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n405/SpoonCTREK9/IMG_20150916_162931.jpg

Head gasket job on the D series.... NEVER AGAIN.

[underscore]

Just build a quick $20 catch can from Home Depot parts, easy peasy.

[underscore]

http://i.imgur.com/zVhcWAc.png

$30 DIY rust repair. Only washed/waxed/polished that section of the car at the time (damn water restrictions!) so that's why the paint looks a little off. But for my beater I'm happy with the result!

Have a guide for that? My car has the same rust problem.

[spoon.ek9]

^ I'm curious about that too. Would love to see more details.

Just build a quick $20 catch can from Home Depot parts, easy peasy.

I'll look into this. The EF is all about budget mods haha.

[underscore]

You buy one of these for $10 Porter Cable | 1/4 inch Air Compressor Filter | Home Depot Canada (http://www.homedepot.ca/product/1-4-inch-air-compressor-filter/821818), get barbed fittings in whatever size you need for the inlet and outlet, and teflon tape if the fittings don't come with dope already on them. Then just remove the brown filter element inside and pack it with some steel wool or in my case a cut up liquid filter for a shop vac, put it back together and pop it in the car, making sure you have the air flowing in the right direction (follow the arrow) and you're done.

[Tone Loc]

Have a guide for that? My car has the same rust problem.

^ I'm curious about that too. Would love to see more details.

I followed this DIY for the most part: http://forums.acuralegend.org/wheel-well-rust-repair-t5151.html

Not to the tee, mind you... as that would have cost me a lot more than what I paid which ran me about $30 per side (will probably tackle that this week). My "actual" steps were:


- Sanded off paint and loose rust with dremel + sanding bit until about 1cm of bare metal was visible on all sides
- Naval jelly the leftover
- POR15/DOM16/Tremclad, what have you over the remainder. Should be very little rust left at this point
- Epoxy putty over the hole/gap/what have you
- Sand sand sand (320 grit then 1000 grit)
- Body filler
- Sand sand sand (320 grit)
- Fill inevitable pinholes with more body filler
- Sand sand sand with 320grit and then 1000 grit until filler is level with rest of metal and smooth
- Primer
- Sand with 1000 grit
- 2nd coat primer
- Sand with 1000 grit
- Body color paint
- Sand with 1000 grit
- Body color paint
- Sand with 2000 grit
- Clean + polish (I used leftover "Quixx" scratch remover for this and a lint-free rag, turned out great)
- Wax

It sounds like a long process but it took me about an entire afternoon/evening (12pm-8pm) to do, 2 hours of which was actual work and the other 6 waiting for things to dry/cure...

[i-vtecyo]

Washed, waxed and hard wired a blackvue onto my beater.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h213/69xchange/20150930_152109_zpss0cdxrqa.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h213/69xchange/20150930_142823_zpsgvpxalxb.jpg
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h213/69xchange/20150930_140853_zpswu6sr2da.jpg

[bcrdukes]

Is that an Avalon?

[Bender Unit]

^toyota camry

[i-vtecyo]

yup, its a 97 automatic v6 camry :(

[Kure GS]

Re-installed six rats to the nest. Result: Less Hesitation, better acceleration and fuel mileage.

25942

[geeknerd]

http://i.imgur.com/JFo28cB.jpg

plasti dipped interior trim. did a fast crappy job(didnt even bother sanding away the original coat) so i will re-do it sometime in the future but im ok with it for now.

[dared3vil0]

^ Prep it properly and use rattle can, then clear coat it.

[!e.lo_]

Long post so I'll spoiler it



My motor was in need of a head gasket job BADLY. At it's worst, I was topping up with water between trips and that was as much as several times a day. A bit of background on the motor: it's a JDM ZC non-VTEC which makes it the JDM equivalent of a USDM D16A6.

So with the help of e.lo, we began what we thought would be a one day job :fuckthatshit:

Things began simply enough; valve cover, fuel rail, etc removed.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n405/SpoonCTREK9/IMG_20150906_101036.jpg

This was the cheapo gasket kit as well as a timing belt, water pump and tensioner.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n405/SpoonCTREK9/IMG_20150906_101639.jpg

Intake and Exhaust manifolds were removed and the head came off. Here's what fucked us up though. A head stud snapped off as we were removing it with a chunk remaining in the block.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n405/SpoonCTREK9/IMG_20150906_160413.jpg

Here's what we found! About an inch of water in cylinder #4 :lol e.lo was surprised I didn't hydrolock this motor. I had been driving like this for 2-3 weeks haha.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n405/SpoonCTREK9/IMG_20150906_124417.jpg
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n405/SpoonCTREK9/IMG_20150906_124339.jpg

With the block kind of fucked, e.lo decided he'd get started on cleaning up the head. I'll post this as a side to side comparison so you can see the amount of work done.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n405/SpoonCTREK9/IMG_20150906_141323.jpghttp://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n405/SpoonCTREK9/IMG_20150909_155413.jpg

We clearly needed some help so luckily e.lo's dad was willing to save us and so the drilling began..
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n405/SpoonCTREK9/IMG_20150906_162424.jpg

Here's the little shit that caused us a lot of man hours and delays.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n405/SpoonCTREK9/IMG_20150909_192023.jpg

Block and pistons were cleaned up. New headgasket went on.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n405/SpoonCTREK9/IMG_20150909_172448.jpg

So with everything cleaned up, we slapped the head on thinking it would be fine. WRONG. The fucked up hole would no longer hold torque. Again, e.lo's dad bailed us out by using a helicoil. With that in place, we were able to get the stud to hold torque.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n405/SpoonCTREK9/IMG_20150909_183957.jpg

Intake manifold was greasy as shit. It was cleaned up and reattached with a new gasket of course. The EF will get an oil catch can in the future but that sure as shit won't happen before the EK gets one :D
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n405/SpoonCTREK9/IMG_20150909_165549.jpg

Voila! Job complete. It only took us about 7 days longer than expected lol.
http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n405/SpoonCTREK9/IMG_20150916_162931.jpg

Head gasket job on the D series.... NEVER AGAIN.


So close to failing you... because fuck that engine haha

[spoon.ek9]

lol you just saw this now?

[Akinari]

Took my car in for some de-stancing. Times are tough, can't afford to go through tires every 15,000kms :alone: also was sick of how terribly the car handled with -5.5 degrees of rear camber, with rear of the car essentially riding the mushy sidewalls of the tires. Now the car handles like a taller, heavier EP3 on coilovers, totally didn't know the Element could handle so well with just some coils and other suspension upgrades, although it sort of makes sense as it uses the exact same suspension setup (sharing some components) with the DC5 :alonehappy: need to get the rear ride height figured out though, as the rear ride height with proper functional camber is a fist gap :lawl:

http://i.imgur.com/brtdaU4.jpg

[mb_]

See you Thursday, time to upsell you more shit :troll:

[Akinari]

See you Thursday, time to upsell you more shit :troll:
inb4 gets charged 4hrs labour to adjust ride height :fuuuuu:

[fliptuner]

Wait, you got an alignment before adjusting the height? And you're getting the coils adjusted at the dealership?

Dude!?!?? :fulloffuck:

[Akinari]

Wait, you got an alignment before adjusting the height? And you're getting the coils adjusted at the dealership?

Dude!?!?? :fulloffuck:
Rear camber was -5.5 degrees, ride height changes drastically visually when it gets aligned to -1.7 degrees :pokerface:. Also, the toe was not able to be adjusted properly because one of the toe adjuster screws was seized, so I'm returning there anyway. Did not expect rear ride height to change so drastically, went from a two finger gap to a fist gap somehow...

Also why not, they all know what they're doing right mb :troll:

[fliptuner]

Remember when I told you your uneven tire wear was due to toe, worn bushings and/or shocks?

:whistle:

[dared3vil0]

Frankly? If the fist gap you're talking about is in the picture of it on the hoist, that looks 100x better than before.

[Akinari]

Remember when I told you your uneven tire wear was due to toe, worn bushings and/or shocks?

:whistle:
Actually as I found out today it was due to my rear camber arms being hand tightened and the bolt all loose and dangling around while I was driving :badpokerface: no idea how that happened

Also the rear looked so low with -5.5 camber compared to now with -2 without adjusting the ride height because I was also on 20mm spacers, so I need to adjust the rear down a bit to match the front now that there's no more stancenation or 20mm spacers

[Acura604]

tried these out and holy cow, these are great! definitely not your average gypsy kwan-do LED with stupid beam spreads... they really did good research in developing this bulb... it is slightly brighter than stock - excellent brake effect so it brightens up quite a bit when applying brakes - with an estimated 12yr lifespan. it is somewhat dependent on your housing of course....but if you're looking to equip red tail lights (not signals) with LEDs, these are excellent.

Canadian tire has them for $30 / pair.

http://www.kbcarstuff.com/v/vspfiles/photos/12835B2-3.jpg

[underscore]

Do they make them in a 3157?

[thumper]

will these bulbs trigger a bulb failure warning?

[Acura604]

I have NO errors on my dash at all... these are good to go/ p0lug n play...but different models may be affected. I read some random reviews where some people needed some sort of resistors. I didn't need any in the new acura.

the only install advice I have is if you plug it in and something doesn't work, flip it the other way and try it...that solves it.. re: polarities.


they have all sizes as per the link below.

Philips Exterior LED bulbs, 2-pk | Canadian Tire (http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/philips-exterior-led-bulbs-2-pk-0202984p.html#.VhVKQRpdGUk)

[jcmaz]

FYI TSS sells them as well. I have them for my DRL's and license plate which use 194 blub. I like the warmish white light they output versus the blue-ish tinge of generic/ebay bulbs.

[Acura604]

FYI TSS sells them as well. I have them for my DRL's and license plate which use 194 blub. I like the warmish white light they output versus the blue-ish tinge of generic/ebay bulbs.

hey can you tell me which DRL Phillips you use and if you needed resistors? thanks.

[jcmaz]

I use the Philips interior 194/T10 bulb, Amazon.com: Philips 194 Bright White Interior Vision LED light (Pack of 2): Automotive (http://www.amazon.com/Philips-Bright-White-Interior-Vision/dp/B00P2D3VZG). My car, 05 Lancer Ralliart, does not need resistors.

I would have gotten a picture of the rear as well, but the photo came out blurry.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/C1TgTDbfYmSvE5USmavCpj-Cs-js_vBkxDUDpe3jQ0mfFvQh22VWvUL539aEFo4YT1J9QwJaIfC9 Jsk8KC9ZOcTXO9b9owITzTzekX9sBGmCJnJqE3OQXLyHuyJCFb 2_Y7OVHjSZm4Feny4FLRpmMIBs1J77oRVMxOAQ4jGMq4Pfj8jl 9iTVyH0CqR1r-nCS7BJB2tv5FeQtBd8TcTjg1h8UQnhj0g05ij6yAUuLlKRZXge jZ9T2y_AR67GiLnWuZRqUn44IY9c0rl1ua9caQDhQrSTwHCRnl PBHQbnN5vAHZ6UBzyWrKl5_SiK96nQFPzH1JT5TMFPSGiZf6Mu kQRg_Zc9Lra7dAi8sIt_bar0om6ls9-U8tx8eyxl9j_WvbSthdhlcTRJ8ty4AKaNAckrTYDCsxDuRJH38 e9mQc3ev1VLL04X_x3aHOghUnqcLLUlDp0Qc-R1nTrNTs9s2sdAU33ASCgxa9UAHc_71epJ4YNw5Hw4w___3yfj KRWFAumlHcNpUknKwbUW-F_Y5LbnyZNj8ZI2lGzbJMSxkNQg=w854-h640-no

[The_AK]

German plate

8lSnwfGrmC

[snails]

No pics atm but me and the gf bought a turbo gsr crx last weekend. Turbo swap going in the da, restoring the shell and she's keeping the rest.

Couples that racecar together > couples that don't

Will be posting pics of the car/parts soon

Inb4 girlfriend request pics.


Snails 2.0 commences!

[meme405]

No pics atm but me and the gf bought a turbo gsr crx last weekend. Turbo swap going in the da, restoring the shell and she's keeping the rest.

Couples that racecar together > couples that don't

Will be posting pics of the car/parts soon

Inb4 girlfriend request pics.


Snails 2.0 commences!

Can't give this enough thanks.

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view3/2265640/dave-chappelle-thumbs-up-o.gif

[Akinari]

No pics atm but me and the gf bought a turbo gsr crx last weekend. Turbo swap going in the da, restoring the shell and she's keeping the rest.

Couples that racecar together > couples that don't

Will be posting pics of the car/parts soon

Inb4 girlfriend request pics.


Snails 2.0 commences!
inb4 Snails Jr. :troll:

[smoothie.]

No pics atm but me and the gf bought a turbo gsr crx last weekend. Turbo swap going in the da, restoring the shell and she's keeping the rest.

Couples that racecar together > couples that don't

Will be posting pics of the car/parts soon

Inb4 girlfriend request pics.


Snails 2.0 commences!

pics of gf please.

:fullofwin:

[SpartanAir]

Replaced cabin air filters...ew! AC was smelly and musty, good maintenance thing to do if you think of it! Especially with the wet season coming, you don't want to be breathing in that mouldy crap...

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/12118948_10156101428625384_1562136029790597677_n.j pg?oh=589b30d72ad6e6e0b9ff7bb53cd0cb0a&oe=56CF7EDF

[mk1freak]

I talked to her for abit earlier today.

Told her the pain might be over soon....
I told her I wouldn't say goodbye because she'd always be in my heart.
She said for me to move on and that I'd have room in my heart for another and
to not seek revenge against the one that rammed her so hard from behind.
She said let icbc take care of it, you're better than that.
She might be on her last day of life support guys.... :tears:
http://imgur.com/4IX3dpr.jpg
This will be my only post on this matter. Thank you everyone. :okay:

[Acura604]

Thanks Tom @ autolismo

finally changed out my weak sauce license plate LEDS to something brighter/whiter and better plate coverage.

BEFORE: (1 downward firing LED 'cool white' from superbrightleds.com)
http://i.imgur.com/FfKZE1q.jpg

AFTER:
http://i.imgur.com/8TSrMSi.jpg

[Suprarz666]

^ which bulbs are those? Im looking for some bright plate lights as well.

[Acura604]

^^^ get in touch with Thomas @ Autolismo.com

autolismo@gmail.com

the bulbs are amazing.

http://i.imgur.com/JLF6oqM.jpg

[dinfung]

Thomas is the best. Great guy and reliable product. I got bulb from him for all my cars. Some been on for a few years, none ever burn out. Cheap stuff I get online and auto store at Aberdeen burn out after a while.

[QUOTE=Acura604;8688154]^^^ get in touch with Thomas @ Autolismo.com

autolismo@gmail.com

the bulbs are amazing.

[Harvey Specter]

Ordered the EU seats for my r8 v10, looking at 6-8 weeks before they arrive.

http://imageshack.com/a/img673/4190/nEUWzc.jpg
http://imageshack.com/a/img538/6298/XDwTiF.jpg

[Urrtoast]

Are you adding the harness and bar as well?

[Harvey Specter]

Nope, just the seats.

[MikeHB]

^ Every time I see one of your posts I can't help but picture Harvey Specter sitting in a R8!

[jdmfemme]

I drove my car today and the driveshaft tried to run away. Seriously, it unbolted itself and was just hanging and banging around on the exhaust.

I broke my car today.

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad173/femmefatale92/20151012_215739-01_zpsc9w9jobr.jpeg (http://s933.photobucket.com/user/femmefatale92/media/20151012_215739-01_zpsc9w9jobr.jpeg.html)

[Reeyal]

Whoa, good thing you made it home safely.

[Akinari]

That awkward moment when your car is lowered so much that your already-shorter Skunk2 rear lower control arms are still not short enough that toe can be zero'd out without putting in -4 degrees of camber.

:facepalm:

I should invest in an alignment rack.

[underscore]

Deutsch connectors showed up in the mail so I turned my basic alligator clip battery tender into one that I can plug directly into a harness I made for my bike, much easier than having to rip the plastics off if I think I won't be riding for a while. Since I had an extra female plug lying around the clips can still be used for other batteries as well.

Then I decided to tackle the burned out gear lever bulbs in the Jeep and Matrix. In the Jeep it was a quick job, the Matrix was hell. While I was at it the Matrix got new LED license plate bulbs as well, no pics yet since it's still bright out.

[Acura604]

added LED DRLs and well, yah...they're definitely NOT as bright as stock...however, there are NO error messages on the dash.

Next step is to indeed add resistors so these are firing at full power rather than reduced DRL power.

http://i.imgur.com/lC2uqg1.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/lkQJY49.jpg

daytime or in bright sunlight at this reduced power you cant see jack.
and of course, you lose the high beam capability.

[kross9]

I drove my car today and the driveshaft tried to run away. Seriously, it unbolted itself and was just hanging and banging around on the exhaust.

I broke my car today.

http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad173/femmefatale92/20151012_215739-01_zpsc9w9jobr.jpeg (http://s933.photobucket.com/user/femmefatale92/media/20151012_215739-01_zpsc9w9jobr.jpeg.html)

similar thing happened to me a while back, my RR caliper mounting bolts quite literally disappeared after being torqued down my last pad change... was held on by the clamp force and kept bouncing off my dust shield

[underscore]

you lose the high beam capability.

Won't that be a tad inconvenient? Or do you only drive it in town?

[Acura604]

Won't that be a tad inconvenient? Or do you only drive it in town?

City driving only. No dark mountainous roads but the HIDs do a good job regardless.

[hud 91gt]

Bought a used Innovate LC-1 on craigslist. Installed it and i'm getting error codes (E2 and E9 to be specific). After researching, this could be anything from bad grounds (I tried running grounds and power directly to the battery), bad sensor, or a bummed unit.

Anyone have a working bosch wideband sensor hanging around I could test to start eliminating issues? I'd hate to buy a $100 sensor to find out it's the wideband unit itself.

Also going to try reloading the firmware into the unit to see if it makes a difference.

[alcoolaid]

If you're getting E9 then your supply voltage is too low. Figure out that first. Once you can get it running without E9 and you're still getting E2 then the sensor is most likely toast.

I had a LC-1 before. Sensors always seem to "die" too quickly with it. If I were you I would sell it and get something with the new LSU 4.9 sensor like the new PLX wideband.

Cheapest place for replacement bosch sensor OxygenSensor.Net home page (http://www.oxygensensor.net/)

Good luck!

[underscore]

If you don't want to order online Autozone in the US has them for around the same price, way way cheaper than Canadian stores. I actually have a brand new sensor waiting to attach to the same wideband but I'm in Kelowna.

[jasonturbo]

Started the "unconversion"

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/F40FFAA2-4E80-4753-985C-D0E2A5797E03.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/jasonturbo/media/F40FFAA2-4E80-4753-985C-D0E2A5797E03.jpg.html)

[hud 91gt]

If you're getting E9 then your supply voltage is too low. Figure out that first. Once you can get it running without E9 and you're still getting E2 then the sensor is most likely toast.

I had a LC-1 before. Sensors always seem to "die" too quickly with it. If I were you I would sell it and get something with the new LSU 4.9 sensor like the new PLX wideband.

Cheapest place for replacement bosch sensor OxygenSensor.Net home page (http://www.oxygensensor.net/)

Good luck!

Thanks for the reply! The E9 is really throwing me for a loop. Great connections, short sit lengths (when I connected directly to the battery). But the E9 only shows up a small percentage of time when the car is running (other time it's always E2). I only get E2, with the car off and the car running at ~12.3 volts(never E9).

Need to get a USB to serial adaptor and try reloading the firmware as it all doesn't really make a whole lot of sense.

EDIT: Updated the firmware. Still an E2 message. When you connect to the computer, it says heater circuit open. Looks like you can test the heater circuit of the O2 sensor. I'll give that a go.

[Indyjones]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/F40FFAA2-4E80-4753-985C-D0E2A5797E03.jpg

Unconversion...into what? :toot:
What year is that NSX? Is that entire body kit coming off? Looks like a lot of work!

[Klondike]

Polished the headlights with toothpaste. It's not a major difference but it's a lot clearer than before.

My headlights smell minty fresh :lol

[dinfung]

Finally wash n oil the air filter

[pherio]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/F40FFAA2-4E80-4753-985C-D0E2A5797E03.jpg


Unconversion...into what? :toot:
What year is that NSX? Is that entire body kit coming off? Looks like a lot of work!

Probably back to popup headlights since it's a 97. Dunno why fenders are off though because they're the same.

[underscore]

Swapped out the burned out bulbs in my bike for LED's, they look really washed out in the photo for some reason but aren't in person. For some reason the turn signal indicator stopped working so I'll have to dig into that.

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[hud 91gt]

Replaced the door lock actuator on the TSX. Waiting for the 3 others to fail now. ha

[Limitless]

Grabbed a set of GP thunder angel eye bulbs from work and installed them
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Pre lci coupe problems, they're not very bright :/ better than yellow though, going to look into some cree leds later on
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Also dipped the window trims
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Debadged the rear while chilling at byrne lol, cleaned out the gunk when I got home afterwards
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[jasonturbo]

Went to swap seats into my car and it was all murdered out on some knock off TE37... I don't mind them actually lol

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/04CA63F2-3D5A-4A94-9260-0E2C944F3D81.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/B4E5F41C-A1A4-4D91-AE6E-52319DB459AE.jpg

Got my OEM seats in the mail, man Acura shade of Tan is just nasty as fuck. Pics don't do it justice lol looks green and nasty... will have to really consider what I want to do with the interior hahaha Srs tho, OEM NSX seats are comfy as fuck.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/CCB0AE26-7D7C-4D7C-847A-3B46B534B433.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/5914CCDE-7652-4B4F-BE74-BFEA00DD1B04.jpg

[TouringTeg]

Jason what is the end game? Close to stock for collector status?

[jasonturbo]

End game for this car is a mystery... for now it's simply get the body back together with pop up front end, get through safety, and turn down the boost to a more "sane" level.. and install the new wheels I have.

Plan to drive the car a bit like that before really making any big decisions... If I decide that I really <3 the NSX and want a forever car, then I will have to compare keeping this car and fucking with it more.. or just selling and finding something minty, low K, and un modified.

The only mods I really want for an NSX are KW V3, front lift kit, header, muffler, shift knob, wheels.. the insane turbo kit on this car really isn't anything I'm overly excited about, but it makes for an easy trade to someone who wants big power and has a low mile 3.2 in their car.

[kross9]

Finally put on new rubber, contact DWS's since old ones were bald.. not a bad price either!

[The_AK]

Finally purchased some front control arm bushings for my e46. Pics of install coming once they come in. Its good to know the average car guy can actually DIY a lot of things on this car.

[Acura604]

installed OEM roof rails. holy crap what a pain in the ass.

had to cut up the roof moulding into specific pieces with a dremel. used a rubber mallet on the end pieces so that they slide in and snap into place. ugh.. .next time I'm paying a dealer to do it. next : I've got the sport running boards...not sure I need them so may just sell them off.

http://i.imgur.com/OliVIxt.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/3zOAlYN.jpg

[Vulgate]

Yup, after I read that installing the roof rails required cutting, I went to my dealer and they installed it for $120 only. I would say that was money well spent.

I installed the Sports running boards on my 2010 MDX myself. I have to say, if I recall, it was pretty easy and straight forward but it did take a few hours. Do not jump any steps and make sure all is lined up and tight.

installed OEM roof rails. holy crap what a pain in the ass.

had to cut up the roof moulding into specific pieces with a dremel. used a rubber mallet on the end pieces so that they slide in and snap into place. ugh.. .next time I'm paying a dealer to do it. next : I've got the sport running boards...not sure I need them so may just sell them off.

http://i.imgur.com/OliVIxt.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/3zOAlYN.jpg

[Peturbo]

^ Those OE roof racks pay us techs under 1 hour(flat rate).... Hate doing those!

[underscore]

Finally drove the Matrix at night, I think the light of the LED plate bulbs really goes with the style of the taillights. You can also kind of see the one interior light I replaced and the one that I didn't (to see the difference). Not much difference in brightness so I'll probably just swap it back.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b139/whyexactly/20151025_185237_zpsy44maq2a.jpg

[kakucaekz]

Finally got off my ass and wired in my Lukas power box. Tossed the old Power Magic Pro I had in there, extended some wires on the Lukas, and routed it to the glove box for a stealth install. Next up would be getting a splitter to run another dashcam to the rear of the car. Not sure which one to get though.

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/Toyota%20MR2/IMG-20151025-WA0061_zpsrpqz7gul.jpeg (http://s282.photobucket.com/user/RDazr/media/Toyota%20MR2/IMG-20151025-WA0061_zpsrpqz7gul.jpeg.html)

[underscore]

How much was the Lukas box?

[snails]

woke up with a massive puddle of water on my driver side carpet front and back

car was fine at 2am last night but not fine at 6am this morning

:( today is going to suck

[kakucaekz]

How much was the Lukas box?

Got it through a group buy with some buddies for $25, locally.

[hud 91gt]

Installed the new Wideband sensor into my Lc-1 and she fired right up! I was hesitant it was the sensor but i'm pretty excited that it was! Thanks to Underscore, scored one for $50 when I was down in the states. Fuck ya, love watching this thing. Also noticing how lean I was running on the road. Had the idle dialled in though. Haha

[underscore]

Glad to hear you were able to get one cheap!

[Limitless]

:) PM me if you want a Lukas powerbox @ rs/friend discount, our shop usually has some in stock


Can't really tell in pictures, but MUCH better in person. Swapped out my GP Thunder halogens for Lux cree angel eyes, thanks to someone here on revscene/SR :D
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Wrapped almost all of my wood trim (8 out of 10 pieces... so many pieces) in gloss black. Used my left over material, and some material that my friend had left over from his car because I didn't want to buy a huge roll for only a small amount that I need for my pieces. Ended up using Arlon gloss black, Oracle gloss black, 3m magnetic gloss black w/ flakes, and Avery gloss black LOL. They all look almost identical (minus the 3m one since it has flakes), but they all wrap differently and have a very slight different feel to it. 3m has the best feel actually and was very easy to wrap with, where as Arlon was the worst. Luckily the Arlon wrap was only on one small piece, lmao interesting project over the past few days
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Still have to do the front door trims with the Avery material I just picked up from my friend. Gloss black completely transforms the interior, wood is just not my taste
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Also dipped my front grills
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Changed tranny fluid with redline fluid, shifts much smoother now :) Also put on some Vossen CVTs, figured I'd go with a different look this time (will also be selling the V12s on there soon for all seasons if anyone is interested ;) )
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Also slapped on the 12mm H&R spacers in the back that I picked up from a friend, along with Eibach Sportline springs that I have yet to tackle the install for. Illuminated shift knob will be here tomorrow :) Along with Nokya white turning lights.. M performance high kick rep spoiler also ordered. Finishing up the car a lot faster than I originally intended to lol.

[Acura604]

So I got my hands on 5 cans of plastidip anthracite gray which is a metallic gunmetal.

I figured I have this extra set of oem wheels on winters so why not experiment on them just so I can change it from time to time.

added glossifier as well to give it some shine. this is just an experiment to see how plastidip holds up to the winter elements while protecting the wheels from salt/mud etc.

heated up the dip/glossifier and shook them well.
http://i.imgur.com/3ZPRJug.jpg

...lets do it! i'll peel around the center emblems later. also put quarters into the lug holes so when the wheels go on, the impact wrench wont strip the dip. these will be hung to dry for a few weeks before they are put onto the car.

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[320icar]

Got an oil change! Thank god. It was fucking desperate

[GabAlmighty]

Got an oil change! Thank god. It was fucking desperate

Maintenance program FTW. Car's been in for a service every 4,000 km's haha.

[320icar]

Takes me like half a year to do that many km. All in winter lol. The gsxr gets most of the Km's Spring and summer

[twitchyzero]

http://i.imgur.com/udvOT1N.jpg

more info on those wall wheel mounts?

[GabAlmighty]

Takes me like half a year to do that many km. All in winter lol. The gsxr gets most of the Km's Spring and summer

Impressive. I'm just shy of 20k and i've only owned the car since February haha.

[dared3vil0]

Impressive. I'm just shy of 20k and i've only owned the car since February haha.

Model year 2014 with 71,000km's checking in lol.

[Acura604]

more info on those wall wheel mounts?


Canadian Tire - tire hooks. $15ea

Rated for up to 75lbs. Works great. Never had a problem.

Mastercraft Tire Hook | Canadian Tire (http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/home/storage-organization/garage/garage-wall-storage-solutions/mastercraft-tire-hook-0468640p.html?utm_campaign=bazaarvoice&utm_medium=SearchVoice&utm_source=RatingsAndReviews&utm_content=Default)

[joquio]

Did an oil change on my 135i with oem BMW 5w30 and oem filter. Also changed the passenger door lock actuator as it was busted ever since I got the car.

Today I installed the BMS JB4. Currently running map 1. Gauge hijacking is pretty cool and able to set gauge sweeping on start up is a nice touch.
Took the car out for a short drive and the added power is noticeable for sure. I did not step on it or did not do any wot run as it was pissing so hard today and I'm still waiting for my Michelin PSS to come in.

As always I forgot to take ANY pictures of any of my diys, haha.
Here are some stock pictures.
http://www.getbmwparts.com/sfimages/214336/partImages/4462/SFPLImage218414.jpg

http://www.burgertuning.com/images/JB4_Stage_3_BMW_Performance_Tuner.jpg

These will be mounted next week.
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/images/article/Michelin-Pilot-Super-Sport-Top.jpg

[Energy]

JB4 makes it feel like a totally different car power-wise :thumbs:

How much was the OEM engine oil? Got my oil changed yesterday but with Motul.

[joquio]

Got the oil change kit from GetBmwParts.com since I was ordering the door lock actuator and oem rubber mats and cargo tray anyway. I think it was USD$75 for the kit. A week later I was able to score 14 bottle of oem 5w30 and 2 filters (2 oil change) for $95 off CL. lol.

Do you feel any difference for the Motul? Never had Motul in any of my cars before but heard good things about it and there are ppl who thinks it's overrated too.

You're probably on Map 2 since you've got an exhaust as well?

[jasonturbo]

Today me and le GF went to the shop to clean the NSX before I send it in for OOP...

Well, next thing you know we start chasing some wires back...

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/F3DBD626-1D8B-4658-AF02-FE6A7B9B16F8.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/6C40526B-57E7-43D3-92A0-713E60280B26.jpg

There is still more to come out... now that it's all apart, were cleaning the chassis lol

This all leaves me to decide if now is the time to convert the entire interior over to Black/Red using mainly OEM parts $$$$$ I could go all black but was thinking red leather seats with perforated inserts and matching perforated inserts in the door cars....

[Energy]

Got the oil change kit from GetBmwParts.com since I was ordering the door lock actuator and oem rubber mats and cargo tray anyway. I think it was USD$75 for the kit. A week later I was able to score 14 bottle of oem 5w30 and 2 filters (2 oil change) for $95 off CL. lol.

Do you feel any difference for the Motul? Never had Motul in any of my cars before but heard good things about it and there are ppl who thinks it's overrated too.

You're probably on Map 2 since you've got an exhaust as well?

No, I don't feel any difference with Motul. Its probably not worth it. Haha that's a sick deal for the oil though.

Map 5 for me. Autotuning seems to give the best results. Shouldn't that be the default for everyone?

[unkicrackie]

Swapped over to my winters today.

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[b0unce. [?]]

Fab'd up a satoshi style grille for my Surf.

http://i64.tinypic.com/23qxm45.jpg

[Mr.C]

Drove it for the last time this year. Probably.

[jackp0t]

Christmas came early for me :fullofwin:
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20151104_145220.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151104_145220.jpg.html)

After the excitement subside I notice the corner(s) of the bumper got de-form a little bit.
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Good thing the bumper is made out of poly-plastic i was able to reform it via heat gun
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[dared3vil0]

That sucked.

Spent the day swapping to stock pads for winter, except that turned into a fucking nightmare. Rear caliper pistons had melted dust boots and were seized... Even with the correct tool to twist them back. A lot of penetrating oil and brute force and I got them turned back in.

Went to do the front and found out front right caliper is almost seized solid. Pad is down to the backing plate, said pad was installed in ~August, barely has two track days on it. (left side pad has ~40% remaining) Oh yeah, dust seals are completely gone, pistons are cracked from the heat and there are signs that the pad has caught on fire at some point. (I'm looking at you Mission...) guess that smoke wasn't just hot brakes... Woops.

Replaced the front rotors as well. Tired, back is sore from lying on concrete all day, and frustrated. Will post pics of pads and rotors tomorrow...

[320icar]

I said it a while ago, but an auto v6 mustang is not built to be tracked... I fear that you're gonn keep running into issues like this.

Hope you can get it sorted quickly. Time to do a big brake swap?

[ilvtofu]

Reminds me of my friend's Fiesta ST after a track day at Mission,
I gave him my stock rotors but he had to buy new calipers
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[dared3vil0]

I said it a while ago, but an auto v6 mustang is not built to be tracked... I fear that you're gonn keep running into issues like this.

Hope you can get it sorted quickly. Time to do a big brake swap?

Well when we discussed this last time, we concluded the V6 and the GT have identical systems except the engine (obviously) and the the transmission has a different bellhousing, it would seem the only short coming is the base model brakes as i've found, especially considering the same engine is used in the Ginetta over in Europe, I think it's more than suited to tracking LOL

I'm not certain your measure of track worthiness, considering the aforementioned auto v6 mustang has passed more than a few E92 M3's, Cayman S', Z28 Camaro's with Carbon Ceramic brakes etc.

I think taking any car with the base braking setup (short of a P car or the like) to more than a couple track days (of course upgrading fluid and pads) and pushing the car will have a similar issue.

[trollguy]

i'm not certain measuring a cars track worthiness should be based on a HPDE with varying levels of skill involved.

but as to provide some useful feedback- look into titanium backing plates to help prolong the life of your dust seals

as for the pad down to the backing plate, that's just laziness ;)

[westopher]

I said it a while ago, but an auto v6 mustang is not built to be tracked... I fear that you're gonn keep running into issues like this.

Hope you can get it sorted quickly. Time to do a big brake swap?
Keep in mind that he has a crazy amount of KMs for the year, as he drives a lot. Its really just a combination of regular wear and tear along with accelerating it from track days. Throw that in with some dumb bad luck and things like this can happen on any car. I'm sure the car is as capable as most.

[underscore]

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20151104_155349.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151104_155349.jpg.html)

Green apple Gatorade is the tastiest shit ever.

[!e.lo_]

Mission :fuckthatshit:

[dared3vil0]

Keep in mind that he has a crazy amount of KMs for the year, as he drives a lot. Its really just a combination of regular wear and tear along with accelerating it from track days. Throw that in with some dumb bad luck and things like this can happen on any car. I'm sure the car is as capable as most.

Yeah ~71000km's is a bit much for a 2014 lol.

[dared3vil0]

i'm not certain measuring a cars track worthiness should be based on a HPDE with varying levels of skill involved.

but as to provide some useful feedback- look into titanium backing plates to help prolong the life of your dust seals

as for the pad down to the backing plate, that's just laziness ;)

I agree on the other points, but no, that's not laziness, that's a mechanical problem (seizing caliper dragging the pad). After the last track day @ ORP on August 16th, the pads were eyeballed at about 50% tread- plenty for daily driving. Would you expect a pad to go from 50% to 0% in ~ 5,000km?

----


Look, let me sum it up like this;

It may not be a "track" car, it may just be a v6 auto mustang" but at least I track it. I'm looking at all the people with big brake kits, r compounds, racing seats, harnesses, that use them to drive to market crossing every thursday.

[Energy]

I think it's better when someone tracks an auto Corolla rather than having a 911 GT3RS that sits in the garage and gets driven to restaurants.

[amusegt1]

Installed Manic Stage 2 software on my GP last week. Pulls like a freight train and pops and bangs like crazy. I really want to dyno it and see how much power it makes.
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a32/amuser1/d8d509e3-b03d-42c9-9185-7094a039891e.jpg (http://s8.photobucket.com/user/amuser1/media/d8d509e3-b03d-42c9-9185-7094a039891e.jpg.html)

[320icar]

I'm not certain your measure of track worthiness, considering the aforementioned auto v6 mustang has passed more than a few E92 M3's, Cayman S', Z28 Camaro's with Carbon Ceramic brakes etc.



Right. So you don't need a driver mod. But I bet their brakes didn't melt.

[underscore]

I'm not certain your measure of track worthiness, considering the aforementioned auto v6 mustang has passed more than a few E92 M3's, Cayman S', Z28 Camaro's with Carbon Ceramic brakes etc.

I think you need to get a vanity plate like "V6 AUTO" or something before the next track day to really rub it in when you pass them.

[EX-R]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/ill_nometry/20151029_162104_zpsxwramomb.jpg

Picked her up last week! feels nice to be in a Subaru again

Installed the lip kit since I didn't want to pay the dealer to do it.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/ill_nometry/20151107_140502_zpscs83mwgt.jpg

[pb.kidz]

:)

[Acura604]

got both front struts replaced under warranty.... one side was making a hollow knocking sound... all fixed up... brand new struts/springs... good service by Richmond Acura.

http://i.imgur.com/2zOfYcR.jpg

[dared3vil0]

I think you need to get a vanity plate like "V6 AUTO" or something before the next track day to really rub it in when you pass them.

I'm seriously tempted. I wonder if it's available...


Though the reaction after people go "I had no idea a Mustang could handle" in the paddock, then finding out that's it's a V6 on top of that is truly hilarious.

[westopher]

Look, let me sum it up like this;

It may not be a "track" car, it may just be a v6 auto mustang" but at least I track it. I'm looking at all the people with big brake kits, r compounds, racing seats, harnesses, that use them to drive to market crossing every thursday.
Don't forget how much convincing it took though.:lawl:

[dared3vil0]

Don't forget how much convincing it took though.:lawl:

Dude it's a V6 auto Mustang (I'm using that defence this time)

I thought it would be so atrociously bad on track it would be a giant waste of money.

Little did I know LOL

And now i'm hooked. My wallet hates you haha.

[duy-]

its just heat, you're getting too much heat to your braking system. you could do a few things:

backing plates would help although not that much
get brake vents
upgrade pads
upgrade calipers
upgrade rotors

alternatively, you can just never do mission again. personally i like it as a level playing field where you cant just rely on hp

[toehook]

Haven't washed the car since the water restrictions, only been rinsed by the dealership after an oil change. Fuck it, I don't care if it rains the next couple of weeks, got the last wash for the year. :alone:

[threezero]

Bail my winter beater out of impound. Put in a new battery for it... Was gonna sell it but with all the ticket and repair I put into it looks like I'm driving it to the ground....

Next up preparing the summer ride for storage

[dared3vil0]

Bail my winter beater out of impound. Put in a new battery for it... Was gonna sell it but with all the ticket and repair I put into it looks like I'm driving it to the ground....

Next up preparing the summer ride for storage

40 over?

[threezero]

40 over?

What do you mean?

GGRRRRRRRRRR IM SO FUCKING PISS.

A day after I bust it out the city impound. Had a day off work today was gonna change the oil on the beater. Went down stair and I got tow by the fucking strata. Had a visitor pass parked in the visitor spot. Still get tow. I think my car is like a favourite target for for my area now.

$500 worth of tickets and fine and towing fine within 3 days.

Funny thing is I had the car hidden away for the past 7months with no trouble. When I finally decide to take it out for the winter. All these bad luck happens

Fml

[XplicitLuder]

40 over?

What do you mean?





i think hes wondering if you were going 40km over the speed limit , which is usually the standard to get towed

[threezero]

Oh I see. No it was going zero km when it got towed. Parking violation.

[tegra7]

Did a trans flush, stock wheels back on, and a quick wash.

[Gh0stRider]

Oh I see. No it was going zero km when it got towed. Parking violation.

Don't they warn you before being towed?

[dared3vil0]

Flushed the nasty cola coloured RBF600 out, replaced wipers, swapped on hellasunk stockers, general winter maintenance.

[jasonturbo]

Ordered super affordable OEM NSX parts :nyan:

[Gh0stRider]

puddle claimed the life of my front lip :QQ:

[jackp0t]

The itch got to me
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/20151108_174945.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/20151108_174945.jpg.html)

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/20151108_174029.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/20151108_174029.jpg.html)



Test fitted
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/20151108_181016.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/20151108_181016.jpg.html)

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/20151110_164015.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/20151110_164015.jpg.html)

End result this is my favorite mod thus far :victory:

[threezero]

^ sick

but are why are all your panels in different color?

[mk1freak]

^ sick

but are why are all your panels in different color?

I'm guessing "test fitted" also included wide body fenders?

His next fav mod will be fitting wheels :fuckyea:

[jackp0t]

^ sick

but are why are all your panels in different color?
The front end is from the 1M
bumper and fenders needs to be changed

I'm guessing "test fitted" also included wide body
fenders?

His next fav mod will be fitting wheels :fuckyea:
My next fave mod will be how to widen the rear then the wheels!

[EX-R]

Installed the accessport today. Running on a stage 1 map. Might go back to running the stock map while i still break the car in.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/ill_nometry/20151113_181007_zpscvolan4e.jpg

[hud 91gt]

Drilled a hole into my dining room table while making a battery tie down for the Datsun. This is one expensive tie down. Hopefully finish it up tomorrow.

I really need a bloody garage.

[The_AK]

-Kz8ooGrkN

New front tires thanks to the guys at 1010tires after I replaced the bushings on the LCAs. Working on the car Saturday I noticed I had too much toe wear so new tires were needed. New rear tires coming in few months after I 'enjoy' whats left of the rears. I think I need to do something about all the suspension components soon enough though

[Acura604]

One last coat of glossifer over anthracite gray dip on the winter wheels before they go on this weekend....should be interesting to see how the dip/gloss hold up. (they already have tires mounted so just gotta bolt them on - 4coats of dip / 3coats of gloss PER wheel)

http://i.imgur.com/hP7gvGN.jpg

[hud 91gt]

Drilled a hole into my dining room table while making a battery tie down for the Datsun. This is one expensive tie down. Hopefully finish it up tomorrow.

I really need a bloody garage.

My creative little battery tie down, for which I sacrificed my dining room table was a complete failure. Don't try being creative, or work with power tools when completely jet legged. It just doesn't work.

I got frustrated and ended up putting a piece of aluminum flatbar into a shitty vice and hammered on it until it looked like this. It's not my best work. But I needed a proper tie down for Auto-X on Saturday.

[Acura604]

Put on the winters today...but didn't invest in a SUV capable trolley jack yet... nor did I trust the wood method with my regular trolley jacks..... so went ghetto style and used the scissor jack... ugh...

http://i.imgur.com/zL1P46g.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/w1GvyYX.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ZRXa3uB.jpg

[dared3vil0]

Yikes.

[hud 91gt]

Beat on the old girl.

First Auto-x in the Datsun, and second ever in general. What a riot. She's a little twitchy compared to the old E36.

[joquio]

Got my Michelin PSS 225/255 mounted on my 135i last week, just in time for the season :whistle:
Took it to The Speed Syndicate today for alignment but they couldn't dial in any camber in the front for me. I guess I need to look into camber plates now.

Will be mounting winter/snow tires on my Saabaru 9-2x next week or so ;)

Oppps; since this is a what You did to your car thread, I did try to remove the plastidip residue from the previous owner on the 135i's wheels. Whoever did this did a shitty job and sprayed into the lug holes as well and it was a bitch to get it out. Will try some goo gone next time.

[tastic]

Forget the goo gone. Spray unwanted dip with WD40. Give it a bit, and wipe away.

[gawesome]

Got rce yellow lowering springs installed on my frs! Just in time for winter so I can use my front bumper as a snow plow if it snows....

[dared3vil0]

^ I don't think we have much to worry about this winter LOL

[Vulgate]

You have to remove the alignment pins on the fronts in order to dial in maximum camber without camber plates.

Got my Michelin PSS 225/255 mounted on my 135i last week, just in time for the season :whistle:
Took it to The Speed Syndicate today for alignment but they couldn't dial in any camber in the front for me. I guess I need to look into camber plates now.

Will be mounting winter/snow tires on my Saabaru 9-2x next week or so ;)

Oppps; since this is a what You did to your car thread, I did try to remove the plastidip residue from the previous owner on the 135i's wheels. Whoever did this did a shitty job and sprayed into the lug holes as well and it was a bitch to get it out. Will try some goo gone next time.

[joquio]

You have to remove the alignment pins on the fronts in order to dial in maximum camber without camber plates.

You're right. I read about removing the alignment pins the night before and total forgot about them when I went for the alignment this morning...:(

[Acura604]

LED bulbs for reverse lights... looks great...nice and white and bright.

http://i.imgur.com/4Qphe1k.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/bEI1AjE.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/nucVOGA.jpg

[hal0g0dv2]

painted the mirror caps on my truck

http://i66.tinypic.com/20jiv00.jpg

[Bimmette]

Installed air intake scoops
http://youtu.be/MiuGr01_NiA

[77civic1200]

If you are gonna continue doing these videos, you might want to invest is some proper tools. You used an allan key for the torx bolts on the bumper? and I laughed pretty hard when you pulled out the claw hammer for a push clip

[Bimmette]

If you are gonna continue doing these videos, you might want to invest is some proper tools. You used an allan key for the torx bolts on the bumper? and I laughed pretty hard when you pulled out the claw hammer for a push clip

I use whatever tool fits. The point of my videos is that any noob can do it. I'm no expert and admit I don't know how to do things the way professionals do it. Oh well, glad you had a good laugh.

[tofu1413]

i was going to install my intake scoops too... but too cold to do it... :(

[88SupraT]

Work done to my new to me bucket (eg civic), not just from today but calumniation of today after + 2.5 full days last week :awwyeah: :

Oil change
transmission fluid
Brake fluid
Clutch fluid
Newer headlight housings
front and rear brake service

Stainless steel brake lines
Stainless steel clutch line
Full polyurethane bushing swap with trailing arms
Weitec adjustable coil overs installed
Front adjustable upper control arms installed
rear camber arms installed
Front sway bar end links installed
Rear suspension technique sway bar installed
Nrg short hub,quick release, steering wheel setup
Sparco speed driver seat with recaro ttr passenger seat installed
Front, rear and c pillar bars installed
Front billet aluminum torque mounts

Still have to get a new steering rack and get the exhaust fixed :rukidding:

[jackp0t]

Pulled the coilovers and revert back to stock suspension on my bros gti

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20151218_1849480.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151218_1849480.jpg.html)

Its such a drag unmodding a car UGH
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20151218_193141.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151218_193141.jpg.html)

When i installed this coilovers awhile ago i dont remember it being a pain in the ass.lol
Took me 3 hours to figure out how to put the stupid front stock shocks back!:QQ:
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20151218_160628.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151218_160628.jpg.html)
Spring needed to be compressed in order for the whole strut to fit back in.
This has to be the hardest part of the job. (Imagine you manually wrenching the stupid spring compressor tool with just just your hands :fuuuuu:)

Luckily the rear is very easy to do with power/air tools it took literally 10 mins :fullofwin:
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20151218_181659.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151218_181659.jpg.html)


http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20151218_201915.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151218_201915.jpg.html)
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20151218_205846.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151218_205846.jpg.html)

Wheel gap FML.lol

[Mr.Money]

you dont need a ecu tune with intake?...bmw isn't too picky about adding a cold air intake alone?

[LP700-4]

Put the type-s waffles back on
http://i.imgur.com/SnL05YB.jpg

Had it undented
http://i.imgur.com/tK0FbkR.jpg

Got a new keychain
http://i.imgur.com/r11US8Ol.jpg

[underscore]

I started building a DIY cargo/dog net for my Cherokee to go behind the rear seat since I realized that if I ever got into an accident while going skiing one of us was likely to get domed by a ski boot, and the commercially available ones would run me $300 by the time it got here.

[Klondike]

Bought insurance for it :badpokerface:

Also fixed the cigarette jack so now I finally have power :alonehappy:

[Acura604]

replaced the ghetto 68smd LED DRLs with 40W 4800LM CREE 9005.

the CREE are much brighter that's for sure!

http://i.imgur.com/D4M8mCp.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/NSE6YJC.jpg

4800LM CREE on passenger side / 68SMD LED on driver side
http://i.imgur.com/ZxAPfMv.jpg

4800LM CREE on both sides
http://i.imgur.com/asxrVCt.jpg

[Akinari]

replaced the ghetto 68smd LED DRLs with 40W 4800LM CREE 9005.

the CREE are much brighter that's for sure!

http://i.imgur.com/D4M8mCp.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/NSE6YJC.jpg

4800LM CREE on passenger side / 68SMD LED on driver side
http://i.imgur.com/ZxAPfMv.jpg

4800LM CREE on both sides
http://i.imgur.com/asxrVCt.jpg
Aren't those bulbs originally the high beams? Assuming the new Cree bulbs are as bright as the photo makes them seem, wouldn't that mean you're pretty much constantly driving with your high beams blinding everyone :badpokerface:

[fliptuner]

Looks annoying as fuck. DRLs are for other people to see you - no need for them to be that bright.

[Acura604]

^^ it's not brighter than regular halogen drls but brighter than the 68smd led AND they provide high beams which the smd didn't...they are just pure white. phone cameras can never capture the exact look/effect of lighting. Photos are quite over exaggerated. They're not blinding as they are not running at full power.

[Gerbs]

Washed yesterday.

http://i.imgur.com/kjqzv4Y.jpg

and this

http://i.imgur.com/SWsGzpk.jpg

[LP700-4]

Wrapped the grille in 5D carbon fiber vinyl
http://i.imgur.com/8blATVWl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/MgB8207l.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/4OAiRzpl.jpg

and got rid of yellow fog film in place of some LED fogs. Much brighter
http://i.imgur.com/wwvkeIul.jpg

[Gucci Mane]

^^ it's not brighter than regular halogen drls but brighter than the 68smd led AND they provide high beams which the smd didn't...they are just pure white. phone cameras can never capture the exact look/effect of lighting. Photos are quite over exaggerated. They're not blinding as they are not running at full power.

theres no reason to have brighter DRL's, its stupid. your car already has HID's, just use those...

[Akinari]

theres no reason to have brighter DRL's, its stupid. your car already has HID's, just use those...

Use HIDs as DRLs? You wouldn't want to use your HIDs as DRLs as running those bulbs at a reduced voltage will damage the bulb and the ballast and essentially everything related to them. Not seeing the connection here...


To be fair, most new vehicles, particularly German vehicles, have insanely bright LED DRLs, which simply dim when the in-most-cases HID low beams turn on. It's not really the brightness of the Cree LEDs that concern me, as much as how the reflector setup is optimized for a high beam pattern that shoots light into the skies, whereas cars that actually came from factory with LED DRLs, at least the ones I'm aware of, usually have the LED DRLs setup in a strip format that isn't done in a reflector housing.

With that being said, I've seen a lot of LEDs stuck into reflector housings as DRLs, even supposedly ultra bright Cree bulbs, and pretty much every vehicle I've seen with LED DRLs retrofitted have the actual light intensity significantly dimmer than any incandescent setup. Reflector housings will never be able to properly distribute light from anything but an incandescent halogen bulb. So I will leave you with the benefit of doubt that it is in fact the camera not being able to capture the true intensity of the LED DRL.

[Marshall Placid]

In the spirit of Christmas, made a Santa with ringing bells, to put on top of my car.

Will post a pic of the entire car later in better weather.

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r491/Marshall_Placid/wholenewlevelsanta1_zpspplwyo4i.jpg

[westopher]

Use HIDs as DRLs? You wouldn't want to use your HIDs as DRLs as running those bulbs at a reduced voltage will damage the bulb and the ballast and essentially everything related to them. Not seeing the connection here...


To be fair, most new vehicles, particularly German vehicles, have insanely bright LED DRLs, which simply dim when the in-most-cases HID low beams turn on. It's not really the brightness of the Cree LEDs that concern me, as much as how the reflector setup is optimized for a high beam pattern that shoots light into the skies, whereas cars that actually came from factory with LED DRLs, at least the ones I'm aware of, usually have the LED DRLs setup in a strip format that isn't done in a reflector housing.

With that being said, I've seen a lot of LEDs stuck into reflector housings as DRLs, even supposedly ultra bright Cree bulbs, and pretty much every vehicle I've seen with LED DRLs retrofitted have the actual light intensity significantly dimmer than any incandescent setup. Reflector housings will never be able to properly distribute light from anything but an incandescent halogen bulb. So I will leave you with the benefit of doubt that it is in fact the camera not being able to capture the true intensity of the LED DRL.
:derp: Pretty sure he means if you want brighter DRLs just turn your lights on. You found a way to make it quite complicated though LOL.

[jing]

Started the tear down today... Driveshaft out, exhaust off. Pulling the diff and axles next. Gonna leave the hubs on for the next owner to deal with lols more hassle than its worth since I'm just stripping down the car anyways. Everything off my turbo Miata is up for grabs!

[Limitless]

Just changed the front springs on the e92 for Eibach Sportlines that have a pretty aggressive drop.. From what I remember my friends e90 328i was tucking a bit of tire. After installing it I'm still at a 1.5 finger gap aha, awd sucks. My axle also kinda fell out when I was installing it, which was also gay. And on top of that, I had to compress the springs around 4 inches to just be able to get the top hats back on, and the eibachs are already about 4 or 5 inches shorter than stock. It was ridiculous with the crappy portable spring compressor things I had, took forever to get it all back together. On the bright side, they ride practically like stock since my stock awd suspension was already stiff as hell. I guess I don't need a slammed car for winter, still kinda disappointing though

[LP700-4]

Use HIDs as DRLs? You wouldn't want to use your HIDs as DRLs as running those bulbs at a reduced voltage will damage the bulb and the ballast and essentially everything related to them. Not seeing the connection here...


To be fair, most new vehicles, particularly German vehicles, have insanely bright LED DRLs, which simply dim when the in-most-cases HID low beams turn on. It's not really the brightness of the Cree LEDs that concern me, as much as how the reflector setup is optimized for a high beam pattern that shoots light into the skies, whereas cars that actually came from factory with LED DRLs, at least the ones I'm aware of, usually have the LED DRLs setup in a strip format that isn't done in a reflector housing.

With that being said, I've seen a lot of LEDs stuck into reflector housings as DRLs, even supposedly ultra bright Cree bulbs, and pretty much every vehicle I've seen with LED DRLs retrofitted have the actual light intensity significantly dimmer than any incandescent setup. Reflector housings will never be able to properly distribute light from anything but an incandescent halogen bulb. So I will leave you with the benefit of doubt that it is in fact the camera not being able to capture the true intensity of the LED DRL.

Most of those who have LED DRL's, tend not to use bulbs such as those ones he posted which are MEANT to be actual headlights. Usually when those bulbs are put in even halogen projectors or even reflectors they arent glaring because they are aimed somewhat low, but when you add LED's that have the brightness of actual headlights combined with a reflector that is meant for high beams then thats when you start to get blinding issues.

Mine are rated for 400lm and thats more than enough for DRL duties. I highly doubt his are actually 4800lm cause thats prob ebay rating but those are still high powered bulbs for headlights which is still equivalent of at least 3000 probably.

http://i.imgur.com/qXkFmuvl.jpg

[Akinari]

Unless of course it is like he says, and the LEDs are in fact running a decreased voltage draw because he did not pull his DRL fuse since he did say the high beams still function.

I was always under the impression that running anything that's not incandescent (LED, HID) as DRLs under reduced voltage will damage the bulb. I know for sure that is the case with HID, but don't LEDs also have difficulty running at reduced voltage/brightness?

All you folks with two or three headlight bulbs in each headlight assembly, so jealous lol. I only have one (albeit projector retrofitted) headlight bulb that serves as high and low beam, had to pull my DRL fuse when I initially installed the HIDs so they wouldn't run on reduced voltage draw. Wired up my fogs independently, stuck in Nokya yellow bulbs and yellow Lamin-x, not exactly bright but hella tite JDM yo, so whenever I start the car I turn on my fogs :derp: haven't bothered wiring them to turn on automatically whenever I start the car.

[underscore]

I don't get the point of bright DRLs or even low beams, your high beams should be the only thing you make much brighter.

[Limitless]

I like brighter low beams as long as it's aimed correctly haha, it's nice to have better visibility at night without having to use your high beams

[hal0g0dv2]

New grille

http://s4.postimg.org/riyprjbn1/20151202_153416.jpg (http://postimage.org/)
image hosting no register (http://postimage.org/)

http://s23.postimg.org/68bnuzagb/20151202_161011.jpg (http://postimage.org/)
greenshot (http://postimage.org/app.php)

[Simplex123]

Diesel Geek short shifter and Forge weighted Big Knob installed on the Jetta
Shifts feel so good and precise

http://i66.tinypic.com/2i0df7b.jpg
http://i67.tinypic.com/2rdc748.jpg

[fivetwo]

Washed yesterday.

http://i.imgur.com/kjqzv4Y.jpg

and this

http://i.imgur.com/SWsGzpk.jpg

did you buy a s2k?

[Acura604]

not quite ready to do the wheels yet....but experimented with plastidip 'pearlizer'...

here I sprayed 2 light layers of pearlizer over black dip. yielded a very metallic silver. Will be applying pearlizer to anthracite grey dip to lighten the darkness of the grey.

http://i.imgur.com/rjtbeKU.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ULiS06w.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/mWvX643.jpg

[busdriverman]

Pulled apart door and replaced the door lock actuator

[mciroc]

What did you use to get the Acura embalm black is that regular spray paint?

[fliptuner]

What did you use to get the Acura embalm black is that regular spray paint?


here I sprayed 2 light layers of pearlizer over black dip. yielded a very metallic silver. Will be applying pearlizer to anthracite grey dip to lighten the darkness of the grey.


BrokeBack

[Ronac]

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NMMTxiwa7HA/VoC8ALrhCuI/AAAAAAAACUo/fveywhPlXQY/s640-Ic42/DSC_0380.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w6HMLNaIKrs/VoC8AKVJUoI/AAAAAAAACUo/u7aqzBn_fF0/s640-Ic42/DSC_0382.jpg

Just finished painting and installing my 3d printed NSX-R style horn button. Looks just like the real thing, but didn't cost me $250!

[Gucci Mane]

Pulled apart door and replaced the door lock actuator

man are you ever lucky. i had the door lock actuator go on my first car, 1990 honda accord and the door was stuck locked. jeez was that thing ever a royal pain to fix.

[Mr.Money]

you got a 3D printer?! :D

[!e.lo_]

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NMMTxiwa7HA/VoC8ALrhCuI/AAAAAAAACUo/fveywhPlXQY/s640-Ic42/DSC_0380.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-w6HMLNaIKrs/VoC8AKVJUoI/AAAAAAAACUo/u7aqzBn_fF0/s640-Ic42/DSC_0382.jpg

Just finished painting and installing my 3d printed NSX-R style horn button. Looks just like the real thing, but didn't cost me $250!

fake it till you make it?

[Ronac]

Yup, fake it till I make it. Even if I was stupidly rich, I'd still thinking spending $250 for a damn horn button is idiotic.

I got it printed at Shapeways. I made it available so anyone can order it from them.

NSX-R Horn Button (EMUSNNNBE) by RonacM (http://www.shapeways.com/product/EMUSNNNBE/nsx-r-horn-button?li=search-results-1&optionId=58756764)

[cdizzle_996]

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x271/cdizzle_996/33A3C9A7-103D-4B0D-A48E-B6B0B51B56E4_zpsr9dntjqi.jpg (http://s187.photobucket.com/user/cdizzle_996/media/33A3C9A7-103D-4B0D-A48E-B6B0B51B56E4_zpsr9dntjqi.jpg.html)


http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x271/cdizzle_996/BCD269AD-635B-42D3-B547-EA7E1FA0A780_zpsmmfudmnf.jpg (http://s187.photobucket.com/user/cdizzle_996/media/BCD269AD-635B-42D3-B547-EA7E1FA0A780_zpsmmfudmnf.jpg.html)

[Matsuda]

Rcubed and I installed my new gauges in the Miata

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb124/Matzuda/Cars/DA24DF0D-5CD5-4AFA-B150-5A8DEF9F9290_zpsrs6heg3d.jpg

[jing]

^ Nice. Seems like a whole bunch of local guys bought a set as well, myself included. Won't be installing mine anymore though.

[Fcukedd]

Had my grill plasti-dipped by PandaDog.

Tbh, I was skeptical about plasti-dip as it can cause a car to look cheap many of the times, especially on large surfaces such as a 2G TSX grill. Initially, I wanted it vinyl-wrapped in gloss back, but he assured me that he his work can yield similar results. Very happy with it. :)

Shoot him a PM for quality work!

http://i.imgur.com/TXbEulZ.jpg

And yes I know, I need to get rid of that license plate frame lol

[Jaffray]

X bar into the R!

http://i65.tinypic.com/akh3md.jpg

Then attempted to swap the 96spec tails to 98 but seems like past owners siliconed the 96spec tails to the car making tougher to remove.. Theeen gave up :okay:

Next up is cleaning up the flaws of the exterior panels, small additions to the car here and there and hopefully will be ready for the upcoming summer :)

[Zedbra]

I replaced the steady bearing on my truck's drive shaft. It was beyond pooched.

[jasonturbo]

This weekend really... working on the NSX interior as I expect most of the BNIB OEM parts to arrive in the coming weeks.

New door panels were extremely cost prohibitive (I'm ridding the NSX of the tan interior), decided to make the most of the stock Tan/Black units before I spend the outrageous amount of money...

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/7EE87FDF-7826-4CFC-80D7-305558B1818A.jpg

No idea why this pic won't rotate, PB album shows correct orientation, whatever lol

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/DCEA5D5D-112F-43EB-BADD-71747ABECF8F.jpg


NSX interior trim pieces have a nickel plating with paint on top, it's quite nice, but there is NO easy way to remove the nickel plating (you could use acid.. but your plastic parts will melt). The only way is to painstakingly remove the plating with a razor blade.. I have about 12 hours in and 75% complete all the pieces at best.. my fingers are a massacre, I have dozens of small cuts from the razor blades and plating fragments.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/D5A56124-B7EC-43F7-B7A2-5FBDBBF5148B.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/3E6B02D1-6811-437F-8DCA-062A6245B4A9.jpg

Tried to have my body guy prep the trim and he basically told me I couldn't pay him enough money to do it hahaha FML worst "small" job ever.

If you're curios about the black panel paint, it's SEM color coat using the SEM vynil prep, the shit works wonder and is super durable, equivalent to OEM in terms of look, feel, and overall quality assuming you prep correctly.

[tegra7]

^Why not have an auto upholstery shop do the interior work instead?

[jasonturbo]

^Why not have an auto upholstery shop do the interior work instead?

Because a can of SEM costs 20$ lol

I have new leather seat covers coming and a bunch of new panels from Acura, the door panels are really the only compromise.

Upholstery shops in Edmonton want an arm and a leg for their half ass work.. so that's also an issue.

[underscore]

I had a similar issue with a picture once, I never figured out what exactly was happening (some kind of orientation flagging from the phone?) I just rotated it 90* past where I wanted it so when whatever it is fucks with it the photo ends up where it's supposed to be.

[Lowered_Klass]

Had my grill plasti-dipped by PandaDog.

Tbh, I was skeptical about plasti-dip as it can cause a car to look cheap many of the times, especially on large surfaces such as a 2G TSX grill. Initially, I wanted it vinyl-wrapped in gloss back, but he assured me that he his work can yield similar results. Very happy with it. :)

Shoot him a PM for quality work!

http://i.imgur.com/TXbEulZ.jpg

And yes I know, I need to get rid of that license plate frame lol

Looks waaaay better! Turned out great. Now you need to do the fog light bezels to complete the look, especially now that you know it'll turn out nice :thumbsup:

[Acura604]

Plastidip Pearlizer OVER graphite gray metallic dip

gets a very aluminum finish quite different from stock silver wheels.

ORIGINAL:
http://i.imgur.com/QFCyhuU.jpg

ADDITION OF 3 COATS OF PEARLIZER:
http://i.imgur.com/I75xp4a.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/LaZzoFl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/yf0ADb7.jpg

[jing]

^ seems like a lot of time and effort for something that looks barely different from stock. Could see it useful for repairing damage though!

[320icar]

For the amount of money some people spend on plastidip, they could just hAve a show powder coat them LOLOLO. But I get it, DIY, temporary etc etc. Looks good tho.

But please, when you go to a tire shop to have new tires or a flat tire repaired, don't complain when it gets peeled or chipped.

[Acura604]

For the amount of money some people spend on plastidip, they could just hAve a show powder coat them LOLOLO. But I get it, DIY, temporary etc etc. Looks good tho.

But please, when you go to a tire shop to have new tires or a flat tire repaired, don't complain when it gets peeled or chipped.


its mostly for experimentation and 'self interest'.... I've got 2 dedicated sets of wheels so its fun to fool around on one set and try out different shades... dip is cheap and completely reversible...NOW...you wont see me dipping cars....just wheels.

[bcuzracecarz]

If you go to the states to pick up the plasti-dip its peanuts compared to prices up here for it

[fliptuner]

-alternator died
-chucked in spare
-spare was only putting out 12.8V
-took old alt. apart
---cleaned contacts and replaced brushes
---14V+

$15 vs. $200 = WIN
Repairing > replacing = man card intact

[meme405]

-alternator died
-chucked in spare
-spare was only putting out 12.8V
-took old alt. apart
---cleaned contacts and replaced brushes
---14V+

$15 vs. $200 = WIN
Repairing > replacing = man card intact

Did the same thing about a month ago. Also put in what was supposed to be better magnets and also upgraded the cables to and from the unit, in hopes of increasing the output slightly. In the end it worked slightly better but not anything to write home about.

Due to the sound system and compressors in my FX I need something with a little more oomph. Ended up ordering a new higher output alternator through Mechman just last week, should be here by the end of january. This one is like a full 100amps more output than the unit I have now in my FX. That coupled with a high end, high capacity battery should kill any issues I have.

[fliptuner]

At least the wiring upgrade will get the most out of the new unit.

[jasonturbo]

The tan is gone!

Before
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/F3DBD626-1D8B-4658-AF02-FE6A7B9B16F8.jpg

After
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/40943BC9-606A-40B9-8026-6FA558573EAB.jpg

Can't wait for my massive parts order from Acura (Via. G5) to arrive :)

[meme405]

^can you just start a build thread already?

I feel like im missing out on updates since they are all over the place...

[S1 S2]

http://i64.tinypic.com/bfl1fc.jpg

New sound :chairdance:

[jasonturbo]

^can you just start a build thread already?

I feel like im missing out on updates since they are all over the place...

I am a terrible enthusiast when it comes to documenting the work I do, it just seems like a distraction that depletes progress.

I'll make an effort just for you!

[meme405]

I am a terrible enthusiast when it comes to documenting the work I do, it just seems like a distraction that depletes progress.

I know what you mean, whenever I start to do something I take like one picture of all the parts, one picture before I start, and then in the middle there is no pictures cause my hands were dirty, or I got into it and forgot to take pictures. Then I take one picture once everything is done...

I've gotten better over time, and having pictures of everything helps many other people, for example when I took apart my interior I took countless pictures, those have come in handy so many times when people have questions, I have been able to go back to the pictures and show them step by step what they need to do.

[richardmozis]

Fixing the infamous trans connector leak
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1569/23916187929_f65878dc39_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/CroHrK)P1300703 (https://flic.kr/p/CroHrK) by Richard Mozis (https://www.flickr.com/photos/125723808@N06/), on Flickr

[jasonturbo]

Little more work on the NSX today, finally removed what was left of the DashDaq, alarm, and stereo. Such a hack job install, I've never even seen this shitty style of butt connector before lol This is behind the door speaker, I should have taken a pic of what was under the dash :s

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/5CFD246C-A52E-4F9B-862F-2542342699AF.jpg

Another shot of the now black interior, now just stuck waiting for parts :(

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/E67FE79E-CBB3-447D-9329-94746374DED2.jpg

[meme405]

Little more work on the NSX today, finally removed what was left of the DashDaq, alarm, and stereo. Such a hack job install, I've never even seen this shitty style of butt connector before lol This is behind the door speaker, I should have taken a pic of what was under the dash :s

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/5CFD246C-A52E-4F9B-862F-2542342699AF.jpg

Are those like marrets?

Wow... thats horrible. In a house yeah sure, not in a moving car which bounces and vibrates down the road...

EDIT: Wire nuts is the word I was looking for, yeah don't use those in a car...

[SpartanAir]

Santa came a bit late this year... :devil:

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb10/SpartanAir/2016-01-11%2014.00.32.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb10/SpartanAir/2016-01-11%2014.46.54.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb10/SpartanAir/2016-01-11%2014.53.36.jpg

[pb.kidz]

Old mobius
https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/10653422_10153217302647466_5007112202977681356_n.j pg?oh=5ef6b9e36c0e114f7645f0aa1546178f&oe=56FF5955

New Blackvue 650 2-ch
https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/12552932_10153217302667466_6429377075245521155_n.j pg?oh=4df57fd67073e2d106d17a87d36a233a&oe=56FE895C
https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/1917171_10153217302697466_6830690028398050130_n.jp g?oh=18988e4d2033a66d26df6ef81374778c&oe=573C17BB

[AzNightmare]

Did some vinyl wrapping

http://oi67.tinypic.com/2eov3x4.jpg

http://oi64.tinypic.com/iw40w9.jpg

:notbad:

[jaretron]

^^ it's not brighter than regular halogen drls but brighter than the 68smd led AND they provide high beams which the smd didn't...they are just pure white. phone cameras can never capture the exact look/effect of lighting. Photos are quite over exaggerated. They're not blinding as they are not running at full power.

I hate you.

[tegra7]

Drove the R today, had it off the road since Christmas eve :sweetjesus:

EDIT: Just topped up my oil.

[jasonturbo]

New seat covers for the NSX arrived today, this weekend will be my first venture into upholstery :)

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/4D99056C-C2D3-403B-A83D-75B3EED0A4EF.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/B658E554-2285-4391-92B3-C95F2D0B7671.jpg

Covers are from Welcome to the Interior-innovations! (http://www.interior-innovations.com) hopefully they do not dissapoint!

[jasonturbo]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/087D3322-825D-415B-8E80-4141E7438148.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/5D5BB753-FD52-40D2-A364-151C861A3D19.jpghttp://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/10288B58-33DD-45AA-BE19-278C1AD925E7.jpghttp://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/82EE319E-E49F-43BD-8995-350E97F44B5D.jpg

FFFFUUUUUU TAN!

[jasonturbo]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/0102C74D-CB34-45F0-A4F4-E0FB96EA315A.jpghttp://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/2D2CC924-E9D3-4AAB-8B58-2B6BD2B2065F.jpghttp://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/37FD3D72-8051-40BB-B634-6E0C1E5FD1E3.jpg

They appear to fit, need to go pick up some clips and other tools but so far very happy... man they are tight though, hard on the hands and fingers lol

[cunninglinguist]

My voltage light came on. My stupid alternator stud was loose internally. Got that fixed today.

http://i.imgur.com/b6YR7XF.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/2iV1YSX.jpg

Life pro tip - if you have to swap to a larger alternator, use a big ass GM alternator. Parts are cheap and plentiful. I'm using a CS144 for my Lexus.

http://i.imgur.com/B95Gp8Q.jpg

Here's my write up about 2 years ago
My CS144 alternator swap | IH8MUD Forum (http://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/my-cs144-alternator-swap.632729/)

[jasonturbo]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/IMG_8412.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/IMG_8415.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/IMG_8420.jpghttp://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/IMG_8424.jpg

If anyone on here is looking to replace old tired leather, interior innovations sells these kits for about 700$ USD, really happy with the quality though installation is a bit of a struggle.

[extracrunchie]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/IMG_8412.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/IMG_8415.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/IMG_8420.jpghttp://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/IMG_8424.jpg

If anyone on here is looking to replace old tired leather, interior innovations sells these kits for about 700$ USD, really happy with the quality though installation is a bit of a struggle.

You are one skilled man.

[Nvasion]

All cleaned. Ready to sell

[88SupraT]

Not just today but worked on getting rid of my failing crappy PS system in my civic, it came with a faulty tie rod and rack leaking so finally was time to go. Thought about it and since it was a civic with a small dinky 1.6L decided to ligthen it's load some with a manual rack conversion + new tie rods. Crappy potato phone pics:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g180/turbo_1234/20160109_132253_zpsfl5ynqj5.jpg

All the stuff going out on the right vs. what's going in on the left
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g180/turbo_1234/20160109_132234_zpseekwtlif.jpg

Also managed to replace both seized rear calipers, braking is so much better, but starting to think my fronts are starting to stick....sigh

[RRxtar]

Built a bumper for my Jeep. from scratch. has a winch, and an LED light bar.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v280/g2mike/wheelin/bumper24_zpsf4f1df53.jpg


ok it took longer than just today.
^from 02-11-2014

today:

built a rear to match the front.

http://i.imgur.com/BEWy25k.jpg

ok this one took longer than a day too

[white rocket]

^^WOW, that looks awesome. Looks like the 4xInnovations rear bumper. Did you fab up the tire swing too? Wanna build me some bumpers?

[RRxtar]

^^WOW, that looks awesome. Looks like the 4xInnovations rear bumper. Did you fab up the tire swing too? Wanna build me some bumpers?

Thanks! built the whole thing


http://i.imgur.com/Nws1Zky.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/XOAs6xU.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/sruyMDe.jpg


http://i.imgur.com/eYmDnsK.jpg



building from scratch takes too long to make it worth while building them. id also need a plasma and a torchmate would be even better

[tastic]

Changed the spark plugs on both the R and the TT.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160123/c91fac118e64e4def4267ee5e7064b60.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160123/8eda9c616f3a2a418c7d1e771cab29f7.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160123/b5fbc44bee6070fc41affa842d875e10.jpg

Catch can dump on the R

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160123/13af8c3d188e0baa4db564d728a9ce34.jpg

[Bender Unit]

Changed the spark plugs on both the R and the TT[/IMG]
Both your car are like brand new.
Changing plugs already :badpokerface:
For Cooler spark plugs ?

[tastic]

Yeah, just swapping in what APR recommended based on their testing for their stage 2 tunes. Idle seems smoother on the first cold start.

[underscore]

Swapped out the fried lift supports in my Cherokee, everyone made it sound like replacements were going to be really expensive but the pair was only $70 and took my 10 minutes to install. No more propping up the hatch with a stick or getting hit in the head!

[SpartanAir]

Replaced blown factory rear door speakers. Had to modify the plastic speaker bracket with a Dremel to accommodate a 6.5" speaker. Check out those chunks of foam!

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb10/SpartanAir/Stagea/2016-01-21%2018.11.38.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb10/SpartanAir/Stagea/2016-01-21%2021.05.14.jpg

Blitz downpipe and custom testpipe installed. Exhaust is throatier and boost comes on much quicker. Exhaust is now complete; before just running HKS Super Silent catback. Has a good tone but not too loud at all, which is better for my lifestyle. It's my DD so I don't think I could handle the drone of a loud exhaust all the time.

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb10/SpartanAir/Stagea/2016-01-22%2013.52.44.jpg

Sideskirts are off and in the paint shop being prepped. Car goes in tomorrow for front and rear bumper repair and refresh. Pearl paint was wrong since I imported it so will be nice to finally match.

Looks funny with no skirts :lawl:

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb10/SpartanAir/Stagea/2016-01-19%2015.10.53.jpg

[jackp0t]

Bought some troublesome tires that turns out to be a blessing in disguise
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/th_20160104_161036.mp4 (http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20160104_161036.mp4)

One of the tire is defected. Tire has a wobble


When i was test fitting 275/35 there was still room so i thought i could bump up to 285/35/18
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/Mobile%20Uploads/20151230_173431.jpg (http://s1178.photobucket.com/user/jackp0t_/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151230_173431.jpg.html)

UGH. Im shock at how big of a difference a 275 to 285!

Thanks to that defective tire and ebay protection
I was able to get my money back

Yup i lost money on mounting and balancing but thats a small price i payed to get the proper fitment then have regrets on the final stretch on the build.lol

[jasonturbo]

Finally finished the second seat, it took a lot more work than the first seat to get a decent fit... god damn Pakistani sweatshop workers, like you're fucking 12 now, try to keep your work consistent.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/4_1.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/5_1.jpghttp://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/6_1.jpghttp://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d16/jasonturbo/7_1.jpg

Don't fret the tan switch assembly, it was only used to locate holes and run wires, I have BNIB OEM black switches.

[Lomac]

Regulator decided to die on me this afternoon.

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/12642588_10156501002920080_7936599039836862296_n.j pg?oh=04d7bf8c34449d8c934c271cc93297e4&oe=573AC028

That's the number the battery was sitting at while the car was off. When it was running, the battery was pulling around 19v.

I don't need another visit from the fire department.

Also, no idea who designed the placement of the alternator on a D16, but I hate them for it.

[Akinari]

god damn Pakistani sweatshop workers, like you're fucking 12 now, try to keep your work consistent.
Holy shit going to hell for that but :lawl::lawl::lawl::joy::joy:

[thumper]

holy hell 19 volts... keep the marshmellows on standby ;)

[dared3vil0]

They usually reserve the "In the event of fire, marshmellows in glove box" stickers for Ferrari's, but I think we can make an exception for this special case. :lawl: