Took a Break last weekend because of Easter, but got back on the project today

All Wired up in the engine bay now.


Also installed my exhaust system finally


Ignore the hanging doll, it's from the previous owner


I was not able to figure out where this connector goes, can anyone chime in if you recognize it? It's in the same wire loom as the alternator harness

 

Jspec body harness is now adapted to the convertible harness

 

Update! Engine Starts up and idles very nicely

This weekend I worked on fitting my wheels, a friend helped with a pull on the front fenders

 

There are a couple of items that I need to address that didn't work out. The reverse lights stay on at all times (I'm assuming it's something I need to figure out on my body harness wiring. The Jspec OEM downpipe is to long that will not allow me to bolt up my cat and exhaust, a visit to the muffler shop should be able to shorten the downpipe.

 

Welcome to the club... Its a prestigious one.

 

all i can say is sickkkkkkkkkk

 

Thanks, looking foward to driving in the summer

 

I have a question for you, after you finished all the rhd
conversion was there any place you had to take it to for an
inspection? I was told you have to have the chp or some other government
agency check it out so it meets some safety standards or something along
those lines. the person in question was a police officer that used to be a mechanic
he told me they give a sticker of some kind so that every is all good and legal
any help would be greatly appreciated thanks

 

the US T2 has a different 5th gear switch, i think it does 5th and reverse, and the JDM only does reverse or something, switch is NLA, but getting the lights to work should be simple

btw what size wheels and what size tires are those?

 

I spoke to my local Chp branch and actually showed them the work performed, no inspection needed as long as no factory safety equipment has been changed or modified.

 

looks amazing dude. i never knew rhd conversions were so easy in fc's! i'm considering it now. lol Motec has an affordable engine management system you should look into. MoTeC > M84 > Overview

 

thanks for the info its good to know, few questions tho
did you happen to ask at what year they limit/restrict you from legaly
making the conversion. bcus I would like to make an fd rhd drive and
if it can be legally done it might be my next project

 

also how did you bring it up to them?
did you just show up and say heres my car
or did call them and notify them beforehand

 

^ When he said he spoke to them I assumed he called :P awesome job, though! Subbed because I wanna see this thing on the road!

 

Subscribed! Legit build man. One thing I noticed, on your vert's subframe, there is not additional reinforcement brace going across, right behind the engine. I found that mine has one and though all convertibles had this. I'll post a pic of it if you don't know what I'm talking about.

 

I didn't ask about year but I don't think it actually matters, the only reason it would raise concern if you alter the safety equipment. I called in advance and went through the details.

 

Thanks Rudy! The front cl didn't come with one but I was able to mount my OEM convertible brace with no issues

 

I haven't really been working on the car lately but here's a update with items I still need to address

*reverse light stays on at all times
(I tried disconnecting the reverse switch with no success)

*steering shaft joint makes contact with the hard pipe heater core line
(Going to try and bend the pipe without putting a kink in the pipe)

*power windows not working
(Not sure where to start with this one.)

Brake rotor rust is heavier than expected and will not come off with drive
(Going to get the rotors resurfaced)


The test drive was quite a bit of fun seeing it all come together even though there's still more work to be done.

 

Here's some pictures from the test drive, BTW PBM coilovers are so STIFF!
*I need to play with the exhaust hangers, the exhaust hangs low on a s4 rear bumper

 

Dope. Nice work

 

Thanks!

Steering shaft clearance issue resolved.

 

Power windows finally resolved..I guess its time to enjoy the car haha

 

lookin good so far!

 

Greg, looks awesome! The car has come a long ways! Every time I see pics of what you are doing I feel so damn lazy. hahaha

I need to head to garage now to find something to build/mod...

 

Hey its been a while! Thanks I have on the move working!

I managed to pickup a spare set of wheels and these wheels are very mint, now I'm not sure which set I will use more often Haha