"Build Thread" Progress on my car, Lots of Pic
09-28-09, 05:07 PM
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"Build Thread" Progress on my car, Lots of Pic
Anyways i have many thread on several section about my progress on my car so I decided to Put them all in 1 place and start from the begining when I bough the car in August 2008
I am going to be posting a Ton of Pics From August 2008 To Today Sept 28, 2009 and I will be updating it as I go.
My 50 Dollar S5 Tails
I Rear Ended a Truck on Meridan In Puyallup
After this I decided to put a Body kit on.
I am going to be posting a Ton of Pics From August 2008 To Today Sept 28, 2009 and I will be updating it as I go.
My 50 Dollar S5 Tails
I Rear Ended a Truck on Meridan In Puyallup
After this I decided to put a Body kit on.
09-28-09, 05:10 PM
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This is my First Attempt at the bumper. Its Shittly mounted and looks like ***.
This is About January 2009 Now. I removed the Body kit Front Bumper and Put a Stock S4 Bumper on. Also Installed a E-Fan. Mounted the thermo stat in a shitty place. This is my first car i have been working on so As You see I keep making progress.
09-28-09, 05:14 PM
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Re Did the wiring on the Efan Hid the thermostat so its not in the way anymore and Ran the power to the ignition instead of the battery.
I really didnt do much of anything to the car until about june when I accually got the whole body kit test fitted.
09-28-09, 05:17 PM
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Now In july I started Prepping the car for paint. Stripping the old paint off and Fixing dents scratches ect.
I got a Header a few days ago. So today I started removing my emmission ****. 5 and 6th port actuators And when i was doing that i got the Old exhaust off and it is fucked!! So I am goign to replace it all.
NO MORE AIR PUMP!
I got a Header a few days ago. So today I started removing my emmission ****. 5 and 6th port actuators And when i was doing that i got the Old exhaust off and it is fucked!! So I am goign to replace it all.
NO MORE AIR PUMP!
09-28-09, 05:24 PM
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Well, I am going to be really really nice and not say anything about the body kit/wheels/ect...
1) Why did you replace the clutch fan?? That efan can barley move enough air to keep the operating temperature within reason.
2) Your thermo switch needs to be within INCHES of the area its reading. The way you have it wrapped over to the driver side is going to cause it to turn on way way after the temperature reads where you want it.
3) Your air flow sensor needs to be FLAT, not tipped on its side. Its a flapper door, turning it on its side makes it harder for it to operate. It needs to be mounted SOLID, just like it was in the factory air box.
4) Your running the power wire for the fan through a harness that should never see more then a few amps, not the 30+ some efans can draw. This will melt your harness and cause a fire.
5) Get a real battery tie down, thats just dangerouse. Your going to slam on your brakes, break the bungie due to exposing it to hot underhood temps, and toss your battery INTO YOUR ENGINE. This would not happen as bad with the factory fan shroud, but its gone...
1) Why did you replace the clutch fan?? That efan can barley move enough air to keep the operating temperature within reason.
2) Your thermo switch needs to be within INCHES of the area its reading. The way you have it wrapped over to the driver side is going to cause it to turn on way way after the temperature reads where you want it.
3) Your air flow sensor needs to be FLAT, not tipped on its side. Its a flapper door, turning it on its side makes it harder for it to operate. It needs to be mounted SOLID, just like it was in the factory air box.
4) Your running the power wire for the fan through a harness that should never see more then a few amps, not the 30+ some efans can draw. This will melt your harness and cause a fire.
5) Get a real battery tie down, thats just dangerouse. Your going to slam on your brakes, break the bungie due to exposing it to hot underhood temps, and toss your battery INTO YOUR ENGINE. This would not happen as bad with the factory fan shroud, but its gone...
09-28-09, 05:45 PM
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Thanks for the tips. A lot of things that you mntioned have been fixed like the afm I didn't know about the e fan thing thanks for that one.
The battery will be relocated to the back othe car so I'm not goin to worrie about that one. Anyways thanks!
As for body kit wheels and stuff that's all personal preferance I really don't give a damn what people think about that. Why can't people just say good job on the work even though they hate how it looks? Some people these days just don't Kow how to be nice
The battery will be relocated to the back othe car so I'm not goin to worrie about that one. Anyways thanks!
As for body kit wheels and stuff that's all personal preferance I really don't give a damn what people think about that. Why can't people just say good job on the work even though they hate how it looks? Some people these days just don't Kow how to be nice
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09-28-09, 11:47 PM
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Can the afm be upside down and work normally or does it have to be right side up if it is just a door swing issue upside down should be fine right?
Sweet rust... mine was pretty bad as well.
Sweet rust... mine was pretty bad as well.
09-29-09, 01:35 PM
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Best of luck! Looks like a lot of work, Are you painting yourself? Definately get some more power under the hood, and that's a unique kit you got there too stick with it. My personal preference is more power under the hood than on the outside... ;-) if you know what I mean...
09-29-09, 06:32 PM
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If you haven't figured it out yet, people will say **** on here that they'd never say to someone's face in real life. Some might, most wont. If you think you can post anything up on here and expect people not to bash your ****, don't post it up on here or any forum for that matter. Until your car is painted and finished I would wait to post progress pics. I haven't posted any of my modifications to my car on here because I'm not looking for acceptance from the RX-7 forum or anyone except myself. I like my POS car and I like driving it, even though most a-holes thinks its a loud, stinky, piece of ****.
Best of luck! Looks like a lot of work, Are you painting yourself? Definately get some more power under the hood, and that's a unique kit you got there too stick with it. My personal preference is more power under the hood than on the outside... ;-) if you know what I mean...
Best of luck! Looks like a lot of work, Are you painting yourself? Definately get some more power under the hood, and that's a unique kit you got there too stick with it. My personal preference is more power under the hood than on the outside... ;-) if you know what I mean...
I am going to paint it my self. I got a Old NA Hood I am going to practice on because I have never painted a car before. I think it will look good I got a couple of family members who paint professionally that are going to help me aswell.
Goal for car is 300 rwhp for now.
09-29-09, 08:46 PM
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See, thats why I did not say anything! Haha. Its going to take alot of work to pull it off, best of luck! Not many people would put this much work in to their car.
You will want a larger compressor and a air dryer if you plan to paint it yourself. I have painted a few cars in my yard that have turned out very nice. Best tip I can give you is spend money on the paint. 3yrs later my PPG Omni is failing, the clear turning milky, takes much more work to keep it clean/scratch free. You can shoot it with a $19.99 HVLP gun from Harbor Freight.
You will want a larger compressor and a air dryer if you plan to paint it yourself. I have painted a few cars in my yard that have turned out very nice. Best tip I can give you is spend money on the paint. 3yrs later my PPG Omni is failing, the clear turning milky, takes much more work to keep it clean/scratch free. You can shoot it with a $19.99 HVLP gun from Harbor Freight.
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See, thats why I did not say anything! Haha. Its going to take alot of work to pull it off, best of luck! Not many people would put this much work in to their car.
You will want a larger compressor and a air dryer if you plan to paint it yourself. I have painted a few cars in my yard that have turned out very nice. Best tip I can give you is spend money on the paint. 3yrs later my PPG Omni is failing, the clear turning milky, takes much more work to keep it clean/scratch free. You can shoot it with a $19.99 HVLP gun from Harbor Freight.
You will want a larger compressor and a air dryer if you plan to paint it yourself. I have painted a few cars in my yard that have turned out very nice. Best tip I can give you is spend money on the paint. 3yrs later my PPG Omni is failing, the clear turning milky, takes much more work to keep it clean/scratch free. You can shoot it with a $19.99 HVLP gun from Harbor Freight.
Anyways I am really going to spend my money on the paint. I want it to last not fade and peel. As I said I got a half bro who paints pro so he is going to help me hopefully this winter and get her all painted.
There was a ton of things wrong with this car when i bought it. week after i bought it rear breaks went out, than fronts, than the front cover on the engine cracked leakin oil everywere a ton of ****. 3 flat tires in 1 year. I have probably for about 6k+ in Maintainance & Repair and maybe under 100 on performance.
Plus I got ****** jipped when I bought the car. When I get it i knew nothing about cars and payed almost 4k for it. And the ******* owner had to have known this **** was fucked.
Anyways thanks for the tips and I appreiciate the feed back.
11-08-09, 10:36 PM
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i have made a lot of progress in the last few days!
here are some pics
I put some cheap primer on it because my garage was getting moist and the car was starting to get somerust on it.. Anyways when i get the primer on i found some more dents that i didnt see before..
Tomorrow i will be molding in the T2 Scoop into the hood to make it really clean looking, Also shave the moldings and mold the bumpers also going to be getting it back on the road and hit up the Izzys pizza meet tomorrow night!
Thanks to jayce i got my car running today. He brought over some block off plates and blocked off the ACV and we hooked up the exhaust system. have the header on now i will post pics of that tomorrow. I will be removing the rats nets next and getting 5th and 6th port sleeves aswell.
here are some pics
I put some cheap primer on it because my garage was getting moist and the car was starting to get somerust on it.. Anyways when i get the primer on i found some more dents that i didnt see before..
Tomorrow i will be molding in the T2 Scoop into the hood to make it really clean looking, Also shave the moldings and mold the bumpers also going to be getting it back on the road and hit up the Izzys pizza meet tomorrow night!
Thanks to jayce i got my car running today. He brought over some block off plates and blocked off the ACV and we hooked up the exhaust system. have the header on now i will post pics of that tomorrow. I will be removing the rats nets next and getting 5th and 6th port sleeves aswell.
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Thanks man I have put a lot of hours intothis car trying to make it look good.
Here are two more pics for you all.. Going to be molding the bumpers and sideskirts in this weekend and also fill some dents.
also i am going to be finishing shaving the moldings too
Here are two more pics for you all.. Going to be molding the bumpers and sideskirts in this weekend and also fill some dents.
also i am going to be finishing shaving the moldings too
11-14-09, 02:31 PM
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On monday I got the car out to the Izzys meet In olympia, Pics of the car just as I was leaving. Im not the dude in the pics, That is WompaStompa ( Chris )
Well! Lots of progress yesterday!!
Starting shaving moldings and Molding body kit.
Thank god to my brother for helping me. Passanger side moldings are almost done!
and body kit is going to be taking a lot more time and fiberglass. Yesterday was my first attempt at using fiberglass. I was a little over zelous with it but i think it will turn out ok! I will just have to do a lot of sanding haha
Anyways time for pictures.
Well! Lots of progress yesterday!!
Starting shaving moldings and Molding body kit.
Thank god to my brother for helping me. Passanger side moldings are almost done!
and body kit is going to be taking a lot more time and fiberglass. Yesterday was my first attempt at using fiberglass. I was a little over zelous with it but i think it will turn out ok! I will just have to do a lot of sanding haha
Anyways time for pictures.
The Car Lives!!
11-18-09, 10:51 PM
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Well More Updates..
Molded my Scoop just have bondo work to make it flushstill
Also Did the Moldings
Molded the seams on the Front Bumper and Sideskirts
Molded my Scoop just have bondo work to make it flushstill
Also Did the Moldings
Molded the seams on the Front Bumper and Sideskirts
11-18-09, 11:06 PM
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Well More Updates..
Molded my Scoop just have bondo work to make it flushstill
Also Did the Moldings
Molded the seams on the Front Bumper and Sideskirts
Molded my Scoop just have bondo work to make it flushstill
Also Did the Moldings
Molded the seams on the Front Bumper and Sideskirts