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Took a Break last weekend because of Easter, but got back on the project today
All Wired up in the engine bay now. Attachment 676295 Also installed my exhaust system finally Attachment 676296 http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y21...ps155855e6.jpg Ignore the hanging doll, it's from the previous owner Attachment 676297 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 Attachment 676298 Attachment 676299 |
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Jspec body harness is now adapted to the convertible harness
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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 Attachment 674545 Attachment 674546 Attachment 674547 Attachment 674548 |
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.
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Welcome to the club... Its a prestigious one.
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all i can say is sickkkkkkkkkk
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Thanks, looking foward to driving in the summer
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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 |
Originally Posted by gregs22
(Post 11446660)
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.
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.
Originally Posted by spartan1
(Post 11516958)
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 |
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
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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!
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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.
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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.
Originally Posted by Buy My Stuff
(Post 11517807)
^ 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!
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Thanks Rudy! The front cl didn't come with one but I was able to mount my OEM convertible brace with no issues
Originally Posted by ruddyrid
(Post 11518826)
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.
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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. |
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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 Attachment 664456Attachment 664457Attachment 664458Attachment 664459Attachment 664460Attachment 664461Attachment 664462 |
Dope. Nice work
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Thanks!
Steering shaft clearance issue resolved.
Originally Posted by sen2two
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Dope. Nice work
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Power windows finally resolved..I guess its time to enjoy the car haha
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lookin good so far!
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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... |
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Originally Posted by pdxhak
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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... 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 Attachment 662306Attachment 662307 |
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