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Old 07-02-10, 05:04 PM
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Ok been doing some some sand blasting and bushings this week. The rotors are just temporary but I thought I would give them a once over on the blaster, results were amazing.





A few pics of the car in its current state of dysfunction. Backyard is a result of what happens when a Portuguese Redneck, A Jamaican and a Asian guy all live in the same house.





Should have the suspension etc. done by next week, and will start electrical, interior and engine. Then the car goes to paint!
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Howard's/Your setup was/is so sick nasty ill mad tyte.
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i suggest you take a look at the front tires... unless they are some new dealy they appear backwards.

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Originally Posted by Barban
Howard's/Your setup was/is so sick nasty ill mad tyte.
Umm, Thanks!

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i suggest you take a look at the front tires... unless they are some new dealy they appear backwards.

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Hey Howard those tires are not even staying on there, they are going on another FD at my house. I will be running Nitto NT555R II's 305 in the rear and 285 up front more than likely.
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I really like how those calipers came out! I wish I'd had a sandblaster on hand when I did mine. I did blast my suspension arms and they obviously looked just like yours. Take my work for it though man, clearcoat them or paint them or something before you put them back on the car. I'm thinking about taking mine back off to blast them again and cover them with a coating of some kind because they pretty much attract dirt at this point.

And if you don't have a drill press, you can use sockets and a press like I did to change my bushings. I just took them to my shop on Pope AFB at about 4am one morning LOL.

I'm loving those RE-A headlights too, even the incomplete way they are right now lol. And you sure did redneck it up on that back yard huh? You weren't joking LOL. Tell Z to stop watching World Cup and get to work on your car lol.

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I will be running Nitto NT555R II's 305 in the rear and 285 up front more than likely.
Mine?? YES!!!! LOL
Old 07-03-10, 05:45 PM
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sand blasting ftw!! we just got ours at the shop, and i've been blasting and repainting stuff for no apparent reason...its just flippin cool! lol
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Originally Posted by curacaosfinest
sand blasting ftw!! we just got ours at the shop, and i've been blasting and repainting stuff for no apparent reason...its just flippin cool! lol
I would definitely have to say I'm addicted to blasting things at this point. I can't get my hub off the left rear, I think its rusted on there
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Originally Posted by speedjunkie
I really like how those calipers came out! I wish I'd had a sandblaster on hand when I did mine. I did blast my suspension arms and they obviously looked just like yours. Take my work for it though man, clearcoat them or paint them or something before you put them back on the car. I'm thinking about taking mine back off to blast them again and cover them with a coating of some kind because they pretty much attract dirt at this point.

And if you don't have a drill press, you can use sockets and a press like I did to change my bushings. I just took them to my shop on Pope AFB at about 4am one morning LOL.

I'm loving those RE-A headlights too, even the incomplete way they are right now lol. And you sure did redneck it up on that back yard huh? You weren't joking LOL. Tell Z to stop watching World Cup and get to work on your car lol.

Mine?? YES!!!! LOL

Yeah I was already talking to Z about clear coating all the suspension arms, I already bought a press and arms and the appropriate sockets.

Kellen didn't tell you I already stole your tires and replaced them with my old ones.... hmmmm

I do love the headlights, you should see it with the bumper and covers on, it lines up perfect
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I agree with you guys, blasting is fun as **** haha, just watching all the old dirt and scum come off and starting fresh. Yeah.

Good idea on coating the arms. I might have to do mine again and have him clear them haha. Also, when I was swapping my bushings I kinda bent one of the arms. I bent it back and then took it over to NDI shop (Non-Destructive Inspection) and they x-rayed it for me, I still have the x-ray LOL.

No, she didn't tell me you stole my tires already. DRAT!

Glad they're lining up for you, very seldom does that happen for me haha. I still want a set of those, I want the ones with the hole for air flow though, mmmmmmm. I'd take the ones you have too though haha. So classy looking. Actually, I'll trade you the tires for the headlights, it's just about an even swap actually LOL.
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Jealous that you bought Howards setup, I've always been a fan of it! Is Howard moving on to something new?

I like everything about your build list except the sleek lights, I'm a pop-up fan. Make sure you post lots of pics, can't wait to see it come together.
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Great build man and thanks for your service! Can't wait to see this done!
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Originally Posted by speedjunkie
I agree with you guys, blasting is fun as **** haha, just watching all the old dirt and scum come off and starting fresh. Yeah.

Good idea on coating the arms. I might have to do mine again and have him clear them haha. Also, when I was swapping my bushings I kinda bent one of the arms. I bent it back and then took it over to NDI shop (Non-Destructive Inspection) and they x-rayed it for me, I still have the x-ray LOL.

No, she didn't tell me you stole my tires already. DRAT!

Glad they're lining up for you, very seldom does that happen for me haha. I still want a set of those, I want the ones with the hole for air flow though, mmmmmmm. I'd take the ones you have too though haha. So classy looking. Actually, I'll trade you the tires for the headlights, it's just about an even swap actually LOL.
I do like the ones with the hoe for the intake better as well, but I got a good deal on these so.... ya know.

No trades I like them to much lol

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Jealous that you bought Howards setup, I've always been a fan of it! Is Howard moving on to something new?

I like everything about your build list except the sleek lights, I'm a pop-up fan. Make sure you post lots of pics, can't wait to see it come together.
Yes Howard is moving on to something new, I think its top secret lol.

I like the pop-ups to, but there is just so much involved in them, I'm a keep it simple stupid type of person.

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Great build man and thanks for your service! Can't wait to see this done!
Thanks for the comments, and I'll tell you what- I want to see it done too lol!
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Where did you get the lights? I don't remember if you told me before. And I'm pretty upset that I didn't test those for you too like Zico and I did with the turbos. LOL
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Originally Posted by speedjunkie
Where did you get the lights? I don't remember if you told me before. And I'm pretty upset that I didn't test those for you too like Zico and I did with the turbos. LOL
You never tested anything.... If you did I think Z would have known a little more about them, unless he was just playing dumb lol. But he's not that smart...



So some setbacks last night, it looks as if a tornado has come through the backyard and destroyed all my hard work, thats what happens when you abandon ship for the night and go to the casino....
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I still have that fancy smancy carbon widebody kit since your makings everything so blingtastic!!! Can't wait to see this thing all together, I'm living through you right now.

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howards new build isn't secret, you guys just gotta know where to look!
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Damn, Howard has some serious **** going on. I've only read part of the first page but I love that manifold. Very different than anything I've ever seen before.

Originally Posted by Et3rNaL
You never tested anything.... If you did I think Z would have known a little more about them, unless he was just playing dumb lol. But he's not that smart...



So some setbacks last night, it looks as if a tornado has come through the backyard and destroyed all my hard work, thats what happens when you abandon ship for the night and go to the casino....
Maybe Z is just that good at acting. LOL

And how are you ever going to finish before I get back if you're out playing craps? LOL
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Originally Posted by Et3rNaL
It looks like the green Civic is in reverse hitting the white civic smashing it's hood in to the rear of the FD.
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ohhhh clean brakes! i did mine recently also. looking good.
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Originally Posted by speedjunkie
And how are you ever going to finish before I get back if you're out playing craps? LOL
I need to pay for more parts somehow!

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It looks like the green Civic is in reverse hitting the white civic smashing it's hood in to the rear of the FD.
I thought the same thing too when I looked at that picture lol... its a white integra btw... and the car in the far back is a trueno...

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ohhhh clean brakes! i did mine recently also. looking good.
They are getting painted black, did the cleaning for good adhesion!
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Well you kinda have to win first, LOL.
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Originally Posted by speedjunkie
Well you kinda have to win first, LOL.
Who said I don't win!


Any way got the rear-end back together today. Also took some photos of the stripped interior, and fuel pump cover.







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Sand blasted the piece behind the rotor too huh? LOL looks good. And Zico is right, that steering wheel is kickass. I might have to try to steal that when I get back. LOL Did you get the suspension stuff clear-coated? Also, what's up with the wiring there for the fuel pump?

I think you're gonna love those coilovers too. It feels like almost no roll around a corner. Did you ever ride in mine?
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wow man, awesome parts list, and looking really good, this is an inspiring build for sure.

cant wait to see how everything turns out, please post lotsa pics

what are your power goals for the car?

good luck, will be keeping a close eye on this thread
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Originally Posted by speedjunkie
Sand blasted the piece behind the rotor too huh? LOL looks good. And Zico is right, that steering wheel is kickass. I might have to try to steal that when I get back. LOL Did you get the suspension stuff clear-coated? Also, what's up with the wiring there for the fuel pump?

I think you're gonna love those coilovers too. It feels like almost no roll around a corner. Did you ever ride in mine?
The wiring for the fuel pumps, it is dedicated wiring for each, with their own relays and fuses.

I am going to wait to clear coat the rear suspension stuff for when I decide to replace the diff, also I want to pull the rear sub frame at that time and power wash/sand blast everything else.

I did ride in your car with the stances, I agree that I will like them, if I don't swap over to the Ohlins.


Originally Posted by nirvash
wow man, awesome parts list, and looking really good, this is an inspiring build for sure.

cant wait to see how everything turns out, please post lotsa pics

what are your power goals for the car?

good luck, will be keeping a close eye on this thread
My power goal will be 500+ on the one tune, and 600+ on the other.


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