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Old Dec 28, 2015 | 07:36 PM
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Almost done! restoring project for my 22yrs old FD.

Hi.

I owned this car since 1997. Almost 19 yrs. time was fast. And havnt done that lot of work for my fd. Just keep it on the garage under my apartment.

After checking rotary compression test, i know it still has great condition as much as 8.2-8.4 for the result of compression test.

Auto tranny to manual swap has done completely and nicely except pedals. Using vented jdm pedal so far.

And done for lot of works as shown below.
All done for around half year.

-all of interior parts
-replace or repaint interior parts
-new gauge cluster, shifter boots and ****
-new premium leather seat. Not chinese junk.
-new wheels. Bbs rgr ghost chrome 18"
-new tires
-brakes caliper and rotor for large disc. Used 1997 fd jdm version. Which overhauled.
-new suspension. Not great one but overhauled adjustable shocks
-new clutch parts. Bearings and so on.
-new bushings and ***** for arms and lods
-done for oil leaks from oil fan
-exhaust gaskets replacement
-catalyst replacement
-99 spec exterior. Front and rear. And lights
-repaint for parts. Bonet and etc
-air compressor replacement
-battery assembly replacement
-door catch replacement

Enjoy pics!
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Old Dec 28, 2015 | 10:19 PM
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Nice seats. The color looks sooo much better than the OEM tan.
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Old Dec 28, 2015 | 10:22 PM
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Nice project! I am working on a similar effort for my '93.
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Old Dec 28, 2015 | 10:58 PM
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Yeah I like seat also! Quality is pretty good like my F30. Same color. Cinnamon brown. Thx
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Old Dec 29, 2015 | 07:28 AM
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Very tastefully done, now you just got to get out and enjoy it all. Cheers
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Old Dec 29, 2015 | 08:11 AM
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Very clean car. Where did you get the inserts for the front bumper openings?

You may want to have this moved to build threads also.
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Old Dec 29, 2015 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by 04G35S
Very clean car. Where did you get the inserts for the front bumper openings?

You may want to have this moved to build threads also.
What you mean by bumper openings? If you mean the mesh grilles. Got those from ebay. There are various size for universal usage.

Can i move this to build threads? Or need to start new thread?
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Old Dec 29, 2015 | 08:58 AM
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Almost done! Restoring work for my 22yrs old FD!

Hi.

I owned this car since 1997. Almost 19 yrs. time was fast. And havnt done that lot of work for my fd. Just keep it on the garage under my apartment.

After checking rotary compression test, i know it still has great condition as much as 8.2-8.4 for the result of compression test.

Auto tranny to manual swap has done completely and nicely except pedals. Using vented jdm pedal so far.

And done for lot of works as shown below.
All done for around half year.

-all of interior parts
-replace or repaint interior parts
-new gauge cluster, shifter boots and ****
-new premium leather seat. Not chinese junk.
-new wheels. Bbs rgr ghost chrome 18"
-new tires
-brakes caliper and rotor for large disc. Used 1997 fd jdm version. Which overhauled.
-new suspension. Not great one but overhauled adjustable shocks
-new clutch parts. Bearings and so on.
-new bushings and ***** for arms and lods
-done for oil leaks from oil fan
-exhaust gaskets replacement
-catalyst replacement
-99 spec exterior. Front and rear. And lights
-repaint for parts. Bonet and etc
-air compressor replacement
-battery assembly replacement
-door catch replacement

Enjoy pics!
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Old Dec 29, 2015 | 08:58 AM
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Thats what I was looking at, it gives the front end a more modern look.

And the Mods would be able to move it for you.
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Old Dec 29, 2015 | 08:59 AM
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Thanks. 04G35S. Posting new thread here i am newbie here so. Didnt know what i was doing.
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Old Dec 29, 2015 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by 04G35S
Thats what I was looking at, it gives the front end a more modern look.

And the Mods would be able to move it for you.
Started new thread. thanks. That grille doesnt cost that much. You can find it with around 50usd. It is very solid plastic so it is very light weight but need some glue/putty work for tightening enough.
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Old Dec 29, 2015 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by 04G35S
Thats what I was looking at, it gives the front end a more modern look.

And the Mods would be able to move it for you.
ebay universal mesh grilles

Here is the link that i installed for openings. 59bucks. FYI.
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Old Dec 29, 2015 | 10:17 AM
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Looks great.
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Old Dec 30, 2015 | 07:15 AM
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Looks great.
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Old Dec 31, 2015 | 06:28 PM
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Thanks! Happy new year!
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Old Jan 6, 2016 | 03:20 AM
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Very nice looking 7. Keep up the good work.
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Is that a US car or is it an asian(korean) LHD version??
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Old Jan 7, 2016 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by RotaryOtakU
Is that a US car or is it an asian(korean) LHD version??
It is us version. '93 usdm fd3s. Moved to korea @ 2003.
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Wow amazing car and what a triumph at 18+ years of ownership.
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