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02-20-2009, 05:49 AM
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Re: The DIY Interior Project has BEGUN!!!
Thanks! Its a '96 spec too!!!
Im going to get a Integra....hmmm....i dont even know what its called...it wouldnt be the "cluster cover" 'cause thats the clear plastic lens i would assume on the cluster itself. Im talking about the trim i guess? the black piece that shapes the cluster to the dash. Im going to see if i can figure out a way to meld the front of my EK trim to the back of the integra trim so its tight on both sides.
Im going to get a Integra....hmmm....i dont even know what its called...it wouldnt be the "cluster cover" 'cause thats the clear plastic lens i would assume on the cluster itself. Im talking about the trim i guess? the black piece that shapes the cluster to the dash. Im going to see if i can figure out a way to meld the front of my EK trim to the back of the integra trim so its tight on both sides.
02-20-2009, 09:44 AM
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that is a SEXYYYYY!!!!! guage cluster.....jdm ofcourse thats a nice find....i want to get a jdm b18c spec r swap for my ej8 and i would love one of those clusters....if u find anymore please lemme know.....still waiting on further progress with the interior hope everythings goin great keep the pics and updates coming
02-20-2009, 05:24 PM
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Re: The DIY Interior Project has BEGUN!!!
Quick question to the OP i took my dash out and the only thing i am struggling with is getting the climate control air mix cable to connect back to that post and work properly. do you think you could take a quick pic of it assembled i would appreciate it!
Thanks.
Thanks.
02-21-2009, 03:42 PM
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Re: The DIY Interior Project has BEGUN!!! ***UPDATE 2-21-09***
im going my interior as well as we speak with sem landua black. Im just washing with hot water and using soap i guess thats why mines chipping in some places in other spots i took my nail to it and it looked like it wasnt scratching.
02-21-2009, 04:04 PM
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Re: The DIY Interior Project has BEGUN!!! ***UPDATE 2-21-09***
if your going to use the SEM paint you need to use adhesion promoter...plus the BIGGEST factor of how well your paint sticks is how well you prep. you have to get all of the oils and grease out or else it wont stick, or if it does once it gets warm it will peel/chip/crack because the oils are coming to the surface.
02-22-2009, 01:35 PM
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Re: The DIY Interior Project has BEGUN!!! ***UPDATE 2-21-09***
Mix of rain and snow today here in NY so i decided to get a head start a do the re-pinning my cluster swap. I used BlueIntergraBoy 's wiring diagram and i think we did a great job. No confusion on any of the wiring, and every line was labeled exactly as it was. it was a great how to and would recommended to anyone. Heres the link to his write up.
https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-del-sol-1992-2000-1/94-97-98-01-integra-cluster-into-92-95-96-00-civic-wiring-diagrams-1053318/
this is the diagram that i used. I have a '96 EJ6 (DX, no ABS, no C/C) I went by the 94-97 Intergra wiring becuase i installed the '96 spec JDM ITR cluster pictured above.
Also for note, there is no plug for SRS on the '96 spec cluster. So i just will leave it unplugged. My Airbags will still work, its simply a indicator light.
Overall it took me about 30-45 minutes to re-pin everything. Instructions were exact with methods of how to remove pins correctly and re-pin in location. I wish my entire dash wasnt apart with all connections undone so i could have plugged it in and checked it out. I dont think im going to have any problems. My project for this week is to figure out how to get the cluster to fit nice and flush. I think im gonna try to meld a Integra cover to the civic one. Well see how it goes. All pieces are getting painted hopefully this weekend. Once thats done, the install comes.
Dc2
https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-civic-del-sol-1992-2000-1/94-97-98-01-integra-cluster-into-92-95-96-00-civic-wiring-diagrams-1053318/
this is the diagram that i used. I have a '96 EJ6 (DX, no ABS, no C/C) I went by the 94-97 Intergra wiring becuase i installed the '96 spec JDM ITR cluster pictured above.
Also for note, there is no plug for SRS on the '96 spec cluster. So i just will leave it unplugged. My Airbags will still work, its simply a indicator light.Overall it took me about 30-45 minutes to re-pin everything. Instructions were exact with methods of how to remove pins correctly and re-pin in location. I wish my entire dash wasnt apart with all connections undone so i could have plugged it in and checked it out. I dont think im going to have any problems. My project for this week is to figure out how to get the cluster to fit nice and flush. I think im gonna try to meld a Integra cover to the civic one. Well see how it goes. All pieces are getting painted hopefully this weekend. Once thats done, the install comes.
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02-22-2009, 08:54 PM
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02-23-2009, 06:00 AM
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Ive made a great purchase thanks to a2dadamm ! Just picked it up local and im going to end up selling him my old cluster. Works out great. ive got the wiring diagram and will have the dashboard out this weekend. I will be posting pictures on switching the pins once im done. I cant wait to see the amber lighting this baby up.... 
Only 15,XXX KM!!!
Only 15,XXX KM!!!
02-23-2009, 06:40 PM
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The DIY Interior Project!!!! ***UPDATE 2-23-09***
BUMP FOR UPDATE.....2-23-09
Interior is coming along.....update is in panel portion of interior on page 1....wrapping A-pillars and headliner in Alcantara suede...
Dc2
Interior is coming along.....update is in panel portion of interior on page 1....wrapping A-pillars and headliner in Alcantara suede...
Dc2
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02-25-2009, 10:34 AM
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Re: The DIY Interior Project has BEGUN!!! ***UPDATE 2-21-09***
sooo i just went next door and bought the Dupont paint im going to use. Total?
$104.39 !!!! FOR A QUART! <-------- and thats with a discount!
the guy said it works amazing and is well worth it. Said he sprayed his seat for his mini-bike and it looks great. He said he scrapes it with a metal spatula to get the mud and dirt off and it still looks great..none the less think of the beating a f'in mini-bike seat takes....
heres some pics of what the $100+ can looks like....
PAINT THIS WEEKEND!!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHghafjaslkjdf!!!!! im loosin it!.....i finished wrapping my A-pillars in the suede and it looks......amazing. there arent many other words for it. The fabric adhered to the plastic GREAT! the texture of the ultra-suede Alcantara is awesome...hopefully do headliner tonight, prep all remaining pieces tomorrow for a little paint on late Friday afternoon and the rest Saturday. I cant even put my head down to go to sleep without thinking about this god damn interior!
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$104.39 !!!! FOR A QUART! <-------- and thats with a discount!
the guy said it works amazing and is well worth it. Said he sprayed his seat for his mini-bike and it looks great. He said he scrapes it with a metal spatula to get the mud and dirt off and it still looks great..none the less think of the beating a f'in mini-bike seat takes....
heres some pics of what the $100+ can looks like....
PAINT THIS WEEKEND!!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHghafjaslkjdf!!!!! im loosin it!.....i finished wrapping my A-pillars in the suede and it looks......amazing. there arent many other words for it. The fabric adhered to the plastic GREAT! the texture of the ultra-suede Alcantara is awesome...hopefully do headliner tonight, prep all remaining pieces tomorrow for a little paint on late Friday afternoon and the rest Saturday. I cant even put my head down to go to sleep without thinking about this god damn interior!
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02-25-2009, 04:23 PM
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Re: The DIY Interior Project has BEGUN!!! ***UPDATE 2-21-09***
i honestly will be checking this often to see how this comes out. nice work man. you have patience
02-27-2009, 11:12 AM
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Re: The DIY Interior Project has BEGUN!!! ***UPDATE 2-21-09***
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IM LOOSIN MY MIND!!!! i just closed my Uncle into his paint shop to get started on my panels....AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!! i will have up pictures and a lil video of me prepping the panels with the plastic cleaner. Hopefully a little teaser pic of the painted panels....
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IM LOOSIN MY MIND!!!! i just closed my Uncle into his paint shop to get started on my panels....AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!! i will have up pictures and a lil video of me prepping the panels with the plastic cleaner. Hopefully a little teaser pic of the painted panels....
Dc2
02-27-2009, 12:41 PM
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Re: The DIY Interior Project has BEGUN!!! ***UPDATES INSIDE***
FIRST STAGE COMPLETE!!!! CHECK IT OUT!!!! i think it has come out REEAALLLLY good...it dried really fast. Another coat MAY be in the works, but idk yet. I havent done all of my panels, and im almost out of paint!!! im going to order another pint for sure. heres the updated pics....check it out...
BEFORE....
AFTER....
Another Shot...
BEFORE....
AFTER....
Another Shot...
02-27-2009, 12:55 PM
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wow they look great...
i ordered some SEM landau black and i'm trying to prep my panels as well.. ripped out the whole interior. i'm hoping that mine can turn out as good as yours. too bad i don't have a paint booth...
i ordered some SEM landau black and i'm trying to prep my panels as well.. ripped out the whole interior. i'm hoping that mine can turn out as good as yours. too bad i don't have a paint booth...