BoostinEJ1

Looks great as usual. I hate those DOHC stickers on anything but an EM1 but who knows may look good. When does the car get painted?

SHG_Riley

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yeah thats his old one. He put the stock intake back in so I scooped that up.

Im going to give them a try, I think I can pull it off considering the exterior is simple but well see. I would really like to get it painted around the end of March-early April. I can't wait any longer. I have the money, just need to figure out who will end up painting it. Unless I find a spot to do it myself then thats something Id like to give a shot at.

ReedMann

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I vote for the DOHC VTEC stickers. I wanted to put some on my hatch, but I'm worried about unwanted attention since I daily it.

SHG_Riley

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Unwanted attention from cops? or thieves knowing theres a swapped motor in it?


Evan came to visit this past weekend, he brought his fender roller and we were able to roll my quarters. We only did the rear because it was rubbing alot and the front has decent clearance since it wont be that low. They came out boss though, thank again dude! Il snap some pics of them next time I go into the garage.

I got a few parts in this week, Russell Speed Bleeders were the first. I got all 4 (only 2 pictured) I already installed them, just haven't had the time yet to bleed them. Im curious to see how well they work. They were only 20$ for all 4.



Brand new rear wiper delete. I never use the rear wiper, and I think it looks sleeker without it anyway.



Also brand new floor mats, and Itr armrest thanks to Colin @AutoFairHonda, always hooking it up

Ej8_KiD

Looking forward to seeing the car painted man! how much do the oem floor mats usually run for? if you dont mind me asking , i need to pick up a set because mine are starting to look a little old

SHG_Riley

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I got mine for $66 plus shipping. Good price for bnib oem mats!

BoostinEJ1

Any plans to upgrade to a better tire on my old Rega's? I feel like you'd have a lot more fun with a wider, stickier tire.

Loganej8

cool stuff man! I will say you should keep the rear wiper just incase you need it

SHG_Riley

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Yeah actually ive been thinking about getting new tires. I have to see what funds are like after I paint the car, but Id like to get a beefy tire. I want to fill the wheel wells while keeping a very functional ride height.
I never really used mine, always rainx'ed the rear window and was solid. Atleast with the plug I can always put it back in.

I finished bleeding my brakes last night and it was a quick process with the new speed bleeders. They worked great and made it easy to do by myself. I took my seats out and swapped the brackets because they were backwards. Now they sit perfect and feel super comfortable.

I ordered a few goodies last night and im working on getting small boring things done like wire the horn, replace clutch master cylinder, finish installing the ac etc.. I should have some updates coming up soon when my parts arrive. . .

ReedMann

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Mainly the idiots in my town who like to hang out in the walmart parking lot rev their engines at any import they see.

I say go for it though.

Can't wait for some more updates.

Baggy Spandex

Sweeeeeeeet

1crazyk

looking good.

HerraRaceCar

Great Build! inspirational.

ep3man

you wouldnt have the part number for the wiper delete would you?

adnoh61B

And 28 pages later I can say that this is one sick build! Can't wait to see it done!

SHG_Riley

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Thanks guys!
The man, the myth! Whats up friend

Nah man sorry the package doesnt have a part number on it.


So the hood dampers I had ordered were on back order so i cancelled that for now, but I did recieve my Password Jdm kevlar wire cover. Im satisfied with it, much cheaper than getting a spoon one. I sent out my valve cover to Evan and that will be done in wrinkle black soon.



On Sunday I took the front end off and started with cleaning my wheel wells. Its so nice that all the dirt just wipes off the por with some soapy water and a rag. .







The car was filthy, the dirtiest its ever been. I washed the bumpers and fenders inside and out and continued to clean the car panel by panel. As I went along I started to remove some moldings, trim, window visors and seperated the grill. I was going to get estimates the next day for paint, so I wanted to make sure everything was cleaned spotless.




















The car came out looking really nice. I ended up going to a few body shops the next day and unfortunetly the shop I really wanted to do it was 2 months behind and I just can't wait that long. I got a decent estimate from another place that I liked and they can take the car in next week, making it possible for the car to be all one color and back together in the next 2 weeks. Im leaning towards them right now.

Heres a few more shots of the car all cleaned up and back together. Most likely the last pictures of it not painted. .










Moar updates coming this weekend, Im going to start prepping the wing, mirrors and grill for paint and finish taking off any parts that need to come off before paint. .

Also I think I might sell my Bnib ITR Armrest. I thought it would fit the ek armrest no problem but it doesnt stay closed properly and theres a big gap. I might just wrap my armrest in black tweed instead. So if anyone is interested I paid $117 for it. Message me if interested!

ReedMann

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Looks great man! I'm looking forward to seeing this thing one color.

SHG_Claudio

Riley always doing good stuff! Can't wait to see this thing cruising in a few months! What brakes do you have btw? LS/GS/GSR 10.3'' fronts and DC2 rears?

SHG_Riley

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You and me both man, super excited.
They are Gsr brakes all the way around.

Brice.Hayden

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Love that Craftsman tool kit.

Can't wait to see it all painted.

Scotty Dosent Know

Do you mind me asking what the general ball park was of the paint estimates you were getting?


Going to be stripping my hatch down after this summer and want it painted. I have all new moldings etc. but am unsure of cost of a paint job.

SHG_Riley

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The first quote I got was for around 2500-3000. They charged by the week for full restorations. I really wanted them to do my car, its a nice shop with good people that work there. But there restoration guys were 2-4 months behind in work so they wouldnt get to my car for months and I cant wait that long. .

The second shop quoted me at 4000 which is way to much for the minimal amount of work that needs to be done to paint my car. I could tell the guy didnt want to do it though so I think thats why he priced it so high. .

The third shop told me 3000 cash and could be started tomorow. That includes a full paint job, wet sand/buff, alignment of the panels. Its a nice shop, the guy actually seemed like he was really interested in doing my car. Im going back there tomorrow to possibly drop it off.

OneSlowEkHatch

god damn i need to start a serious project like this

^Sammy]!.

Very nice Riley....can't wait to see it!!

BoostinEJ1

Looking good, going to keep the Rota's on while it's being painted?