that makes 2 of us, i must drive over to az and go sliding with you sometime

Lloyd

 

got some **** done, check the pics







Lloyd

 

What bumper is that? I want one so bad

 

level zero master cylinder brace, prototype #3

Lloyd

 

stainless steel braided omp lines.
have the re-spec sideskirts on order.
this car is nearly done!!

Lloyd

 

those look familiar.

 

Very nice! Very nice!

 

mmmm xd9's

Engine bay looks like a rats nest though, all in all cool lookin ride so far.

Are the discs corksport?

 

Making good progress, can't wait to see the full kit on. Keep it up!

 

big thanks to karack for the stainless omp lines. cant wait to get them on my engine

the engine bay will get tidied. just going to get cleaned, organized. might mini-tub in front and tuck the wires as well. there is a lot i want to do, but at the same time, i dont want to create more work for myself

Lloyd

 

Cant wait to see it together, my next build is definately a vert.

 

very nice. love the attention to detail. also diggin the rims

nice front end too, will it have a diffuser like in hyperteks rending?

 

yup. the plan is to run a front apr splitter with the supports, a rear under diffuser with the vortex generators and center diffuser, and at some point im going to be building a full carbon/kevlar belly pan.
i will be finding little things to do on her as time goes on

are our cars ever REALLY finished?

Lloyd

 

got a little bit of **** done, how it sits today

Lloyd

 

Really liking the build, man. Can't wait to see the finished product. Do you happen to know what software Hypertek used to make the rendering of how it will look? I want to make one for my vert before I start ordering parts and things and would love to use that program.

 

corel paintshop pro x4 , photoshop will work too but I like paintshop since that is what I learned on years ago and find it easier to work with.. you just got to learn how to chop pictures. Here is a sample of the base i used (some randomly found vert pic on google) http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...02220449_n.jpg

 

Very nice. Should look sick! and i know the feeling, i finally got my car running and on the road, but the build never finishes. Theres always stuff to improve on.

 

there is a laundry list of things id like to do, and a very short list of things that need to be done lol. at some point, i need to get back to my original project s30, that ive had since i was 17

Lloyd

 

Looks great!

 

got some misc things done.
1) redid my battery relocation. i originally mickey moused it, and it was bugging me. so this time i used 6" long bolts so i can remove the batty easier.
original

after the redo

yes, my car is filthy. im going to be replacing the carpet with a bnib one from mazda i scored a while ago

and then finally finished installing my infini pedals

again, carpet is getting replaced, and im going to be buying new floor mats as well

Lloyd

 

Really like where you're going with the build. Love the exhaust, how'd you get a hold of it? Props on the quality parts!

 

that exhaust i stumbled upon a couple years ago, and this build is all about quality, hard to find, parts.
its been an expensive journey, but i want to have the sickest vert in the sf bay area, hoping for magazine coverage.

Lloyd

 

And you shall get it man, I have not doubt about it. This will be the sickest vert in the world when you're done with it, I've never seen one that can match. Even at this stage in the build.

 

quick update:

finally redid the trans, replaced the bell housing and replaced the trans bushings with level-zero poly urethane units
as you can see, i have done the suspension/brake setup already

list still to do before paint:
re-bleed the brakes (there is still air in the system somewhere, even though i vacuum bled it....)
figure out why its not starting (new starter, bypassed the alarm and clutch safety)
replace the interior, but i might wait til after paint to do that

besides that, just waiting for the sideskirts to show up, then the fenders get rolled/pulled, then off to paint!

eta to completion: 2 months!

Lloyd

 

another quick update:
took her for a shakedown run today.....it feels amazing. the power steering feels a bit too quick, like a 80s honda accord......
need to fix a few minor things, but nothing major. rebled the brakes last night, pulled a lot of air out the right rear line, and found the front caliper brake line leaking at the caliper, i guess i didnt tighten it down enough......oh well
side skirts will be here tomorrow, then off to get the fenders rolled/pulled, then off to paint

shes almost done!

Lloyd