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gregs22 04-06-13 07:17 PM

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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.
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Also installed my exhaust system finally
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Ignore the hanging doll, it's from the previous owner
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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
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gregs22 04-07-13 10:35 PM

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Jspec body harness is now adapted to the convertible harness
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gregs22 04-22-13 04:01 PM

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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

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gregs22 04-22-13 04:06 PM

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.

sen2two 04-22-13 04:14 PM

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

hartjdh 04-23-13 09:33 AM

all i can say is sickkkkkkkkkk

gregs22 04-23-13 11:59 AM

Thanks, looking foward to driving in the summer

spartan1 07-10-13 03:08 PM

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

j9fd3s 07-10-13 04:21 PM


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.

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?

gregs22 07-11-13 10:44 AM

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


little2fast4u 07-11-13 11:30 AM

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

spartan1 07-11-13 12:03 PM

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

spartan1 07-11-13 12:04 PM

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

Buy My Stuff 07-11-13 01:04 PM

^ 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!

ruddyrid 07-12-13 02:57 PM

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.

gregs22 08-10-13 11:51 PM

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!


gregs22 08-10-13 11:55 PM

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.


gregs22 08-11-13 12:28 AM

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.

gregs22 08-11-13 12:35 AM

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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

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sen2two 08-11-13 04:06 PM

Dope. Nice work

gregs22 08-11-13 06:17 PM

Thanks!

Steering shaft clearance issue resolved.


Originally Posted by sen2two (Post 11544398)
Dope. Nice work


gregs22 08-21-13 01:44 PM

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

evo_koa 08-21-13 02:31 PM

lookin good so far!

pdxhak 08-24-13 11:59 AM

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...

gregs22 09-03-13 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by pdxhak (Post 11555495)
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
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