97 Type R #54 - Finally Rebuilding it
08-11-2008, 08:56 PM
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97 Type R #54 - Finally Rebuilding it
Well my car was wrecked back in February and I am just now getting some free time to work on it.
So before my computer crashes again and I lose all my pics I figured I would show them off here
here is how is showed up after the body shop tried to steal my parts
story here
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=2241445
So I picked up a JDM front end and put it on a few months ago.
putting it all together
So before my computer crashes again and I lose all my pics I figured I would show them off here
here is how is showed up after the body shop tried to steal my parts
story here
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=2241445
So I picked up a JDM front end and put it on a few months ago.
putting it all together
08-11-2008, 08:57 PM
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Re: 97 Type R #54 - Finally Rebuilding it (niterida)
I moved it to my composites shop and tarted the whole sanding process
holy carbon roofs!!!!!!!!!!
Now I am just deciding whether or not to put a carbon or kevlar roof on. haven't decided yet but I made 3 to see how they all would look
I have done a little more sanding since these pictures were taken and will hopefully finish it up very soon
holy carbon roofs!!!!!!!!!!
Now I am just deciding whether or not to put a carbon or kevlar roof on. haven't decided yet but I made 3 to see how they all would look
I have done a little more sanding since these pictures were taken and will hopefully finish it up very soon
08-11-2008, 09:18 PM
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Re: 97 Type R #54 - Finally Rebuilding it (00TypeR1071)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 00TypeR1071 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I can't wait for the final result 
p.s. I'm not a fan of CF roofs and I would just leave it alone
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yeah pretty sure I have decided against them
they look cool sitting on the ground though
p.s. I'm not a fan of CF roofs and I would just leave it alone
</TD></TR></TABLE>yeah pretty sure I have decided against them
they look cool sitting on the ground though
08-12-2008, 04:56 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jgirard »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Nice work , I would have stuck to the USDM 97 front end personally 
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I thought that to myself too, but I wish the OP the best while finishing the process. Looks like an interesting job, is it mainly automotive or everything composite in general?
, I would have stuck to the USDM 97 front end personally </TD></TR></TABLE>I thought that to myself too, but I wish the OP the best while finishing the process. Looks like an interesting job, is it mainly automotive or everything composite in general?
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08-12-2008, 05:27 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by get RIGHT »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">IN for the finish. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jgirard »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Nice work , I would have stuck to the USDM 97 front end personally </TD></TR></TABLE>
, I would have stuck to the USDM 97 front end personally </TD></TR></TABLE>
08-12-2008, 07:31 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by coolhandluke »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I thought that to myself too, but I wish the OP the best while finishing the process. Looks like an interesting job, is it mainly automotive or everything composite in general? </TD></TR></TABLE>
actually it's now automotive only I used to make motorcycle parts
I own my own company but am getting my masters in composite engineering and that takes up most of my time right now. but my thesis is with wind turbine blades, not as cool as Type R parts though.
I thought that to myself too, but I wish the OP the best while finishing the process. Looks like an interesting job, is it mainly automotive or everything composite in general? </TD></TR></TABLE>
actually it's now automotive only I used to make motorcycle parts
I own my own company but am getting my masters in composite engineering and that takes up most of my time right now. but my thesis is with wind turbine blades, not as cool as Type R parts though.
08-12-2008, 01:27 PM
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Re: 97 Type R #54 - Finally Rebuilding it (niterida)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by niterida »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
they look cool sitting on the ground though</TD></TR></TABLE>
HAHAHA
Are they all made by you , Or are they copied/replicated form those roof's that already exist and dont line up , ?
I dont like them , BUT if your makinga one of piece , and it fits PERFECT , then that would be cool !!
Nice work , I remember reading the nightmare you had a few mos back , that sucked and is why my car is all dinged and scratched , i dont trust shops
they look cool sitting on the ground though</TD></TR></TABLE>
HAHAHA
Are they all made by you , Or are they copied/replicated form those roof's that already exist and dont line up , ?
I dont like them , BUT if your makinga one of piece , and it fits PERFECT , then that would be cool !!
Nice work , I remember reading the nightmare you had a few mos back , that sucked and is why my car is all dinged and scratched , i dont trust shops
08-12-2008, 03:03 PM
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Re: (jgirard)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jgirard »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Nice work , I would have stuck to the USDM 97 front end personally </TD></TR></TABLE>
, I would have stuck to the USDM 97 front end personally </TD></TR></TABLE>
08-12-2008, 04:40 PM
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Re: 97 Type R #54 - Finally Rebuilding it (00-501itrspec)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 00-501itrspec »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
HAHAHA
Are they all made by you , Or are they copied/replicated form those roof's that already exist and dont line up , ?
I dont like them , BUT if your makinga one of piece , and it fits PERFECT , then that would be cool !!
Nice work , I remember reading the nightmare you had a few mos back , that sucked and is why my car is all dinged and scratched , i dont trust shops </TD></TR></TABLE>
yes all the roofs are made by me personally (well, and my girl)
No they actually fit, and I have been working on them since February. It took 3 times making the mold to get it right.
I modify the existing roof to make it slightly larger so that when the roof cap sits on it, it fits perfectly.
the first few I made didn't fit so I would go remake the mold to be a little larger, then try again.
I have it right now, finally ,several thousand dollars later
these roofs here do not fit and are now decorations in my composite shop. they are hanging from the ceiling and on the walls.
that's why I said they look pretty
and I really don't trust shops now either
HAHAHA
Are they all made by you , Or are they copied/replicated form those roof's that already exist and dont line up , ?
I dont like them , BUT if your makinga one of piece , and it fits PERFECT , then that would be cool !!
Nice work , I remember reading the nightmare you had a few mos back , that sucked and is why my car is all dinged and scratched , i dont trust shops </TD></TR></TABLE>
yes all the roofs are made by me personally (well, and my girl)
No they actually fit, and I have been working on them since February. It took 3 times making the mold to get it right.
I modify the existing roof to make it slightly larger so that when the roof cap sits on it, it fits perfectly.
the first few I made didn't fit so I would go remake the mold to be a little larger, then try again.
I have it right now, finally ,several thousand dollars later
these roofs here do not fit and are now decorations in my composite shop. they are hanging from the ceiling and on the walls.
that's why I said they look pretty
and I really don't trust shops now either
08-13-2008, 08:02 PM
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Re: 97 Type R #54 - Finally Rebuilding it (niterida)
niterida, you should make hatches instead of roofs. I would buy a composite hatch that saves weight from you any day!
08-13-2008, 08:10 PM
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Re: 97 Type R #54 - Finally Rebuilding it (Black R)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Black R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">niterida, you should make hatches instead of roofs. I would buy a composite hatch that saves weight from you any day! </TD></TR></TABLE>
I have been kicking around the idea lately
I saw one at a shop the other day and picked it up and was shocked how heavy it was. Definitely a fiberglass reinforced heavy show piece
We'll see
</TD></TR></TABLE>I have been kicking around the idea lately
I saw one at a shop the other day and picked it up and was shocked how heavy it was. Definitely a fiberglass reinforced heavy show piece
We'll see