SHG is back! Easy's EP3 goes under the knife...
09-13-2010, 05:49 AM
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Re: SHG is back! Easy's EP3 goes under the knife...
I been lookin at that photobucket of ur old hatch keepin me motiviated lol. I love the detail in that car. This one too 
I'm so glad I decided to rebuild. I was just gonna take the stock bottom end and toss the b16 head on at first for budget purposes. So worth it. Motor should be lots more fun now with the new pistons. In for updates!!
I'm so glad I decided to rebuild. I was just gonna take the stock bottom end and toss the b16 head on at first for budget purposes. So worth it. Motor should be lots more fun now with the new pistons. In for updates!!
09-13-2010, 07:28 AM
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Re: SHG is back! Easy's EP3 goes under the knife...
They're comin along I sprayed them with some high build primer to fill in the marks from the press brake and wetsanded them with 400. I'm picking up the satin black paint tonight so I'll have some pictures up tomorrow!
Then I just need to pick up a 2ohm resistor to get rid of the oem belt tensioner system and get an older model buckle.
Then I just need to pick up a 2ohm resistor to get rid of the oem belt tensioner system and get an older model buckle.
09-14-2010, 05:10 AM
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Well, it will be street-able, since I want it to be more of a GT car... but at the same time I need to do metal work just to get the supercharger to fit in the engine bay (subframe gets in the way). So, rather then attempt to fabricate a mutant subframe, I'm just going to half-cut the car. This will also give me a chance to eliminate those dreaded compliance bushings, and some other personal issues with the front end construction that I have. I'll also be tearing into the rear suspension, and replacing the fuel tank with a cell... but that's all much further down the road. I'll be starting with the front of the car, and working backwards.
09-14-2010, 06:22 AM
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Re: SHG is back! Easy's EP3 goes under the knife...
They're comin along I sprayed them with some high build primer to fill in the marks from the press brake and wetsanded them with 400. I'm picking up the satin black paint tonight so I'll have some pictures up tomorrow!
Then I just need to pick up a 2ohm resistor to get rid of the oem belt tensioner system and get an older model buckle.
Then I just need to pick up a 2ohm resistor to get rid of the oem belt tensioner system and get an older model buckle.
09-14-2010, 08:17 AM
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Re: SHG is back! Easy's EP3 goes under the knife...
yea if you get into a wreck with stock belts on buckets i heard you can "submarine" out of the seat under the lap belt O_O..idk how valid that is
09-14-2010, 09:39 AM
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Well, it will be street-able, since I want it to be more of a GT car... but at the same time I need to do metal work just to get the supercharger to fit in the engine bay (subframe gets in the way). So, rather then attempt to fabricate a mutant subframe, I'm just going to half-cut the car. This will also give me a chance to eliminate those dreaded compliance bushings, and some other personal issues with the front end construction that I have. I'll also be tearing into the rear suspension, and replacing the fuel tank with a cell... but that's all much further down the road. I'll be starting with the front of the car, and working backwards.
Totally not valid, as long as the lap belt is tight over your waist. Think about it, why would the situation be any different in a bucket than a stock seat? If anything youre safer in a bucket because youre held secure side to side.
09-14-2010, 10:55 AM
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Re: SHG is back! Easy's EP3 goes under the knife...
Originally Posted by SHG_EasyE
Im not sure what youre talking about, the newer cars like the EP3, EM2, DC5 etc have a pyrotechnic seatbelt pre tensioner in the buckle that pulls the seatbelt tight in the event of an accident. Im getting rid of that whole system and using a plain old buckle like your car.
09-14-2010, 11:15 AM
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Damn dude thats sick, sounds like a pretty badass project. Are you keeping a blog or build somewhere I can check out?
Im not sure what youre talking about, the newer cars like the EP3, EM2, DC5 etc have a pyrotechnic seatbelt pre tensioner in the buckle that pulls the seatbelt tight in the event of an accident. Im getting rid of that whole system and using a plain old buckle like your car.
Totally not valid, as long as the lap belt is tight over your waist. Think about it, why would the situation be any different in a bucket than a stock seat? If anything youre safer in a bucket because youre held secure side to side.
Im not sure what youre talking about, the newer cars like the EP3, EM2, DC5 etc have a pyrotechnic seatbelt pre tensioner in the buckle that pulls the seatbelt tight in the event of an accident. Im getting rid of that whole system and using a plain old buckle like your car.
Totally not valid, as long as the lap belt is tight over your waist. Think about it, why would the situation be any different in a bucket than a stock seat? If anything youre safer in a bucket because youre held secure side to side.
the way that person explained it was that the bucket makes you sit lower or more "sunk" into the seat and the sides beside your hips and thys sits higher. causing a gap by the lap belt. I personally have never owned a bucket seat so iono im just repeating what i read
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09-14-2010, 01:01 PM
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Re: SHG is back! Easy's EP3 goes under the knife...
PROPS TO YOU HOMMIE !! the ep3 looks minty more then ever and that k swap is really a great hunt !!!! keep us updated with all the new things and good luck !!
09-15-2010, 05:43 AM
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...ill just wait to see a pic cuz im confused. the way im thinking idk how you could use the harness holes lol
09-15-2010, 04:10 PM
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Re: SHG is back! Easy's EP3 goes under the knife...
Haven't checked your thread in months Evan, Must say I'm impressed with what you've done.Keep up the good work
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Re: SHG is back! Easy's EP3 goes under the knife...
I don't have a full bucket (yet
) but I'm sure that how it's done.
09-17-2010, 06:30 AM
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Re: SHG is back! Easy's EP3 goes under the knife...
Unbolt seatbelt at the bottom, thread it through the harness hole on the door side then bolt it up again. When you're in the seat the buckle/belt will be right at the opposite harness hole or partially through it.
I don't have a full bucket (yet) but I'm sure that how it's done.
I don't have a full bucket (yet
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09-20-2010, 06:52 AM
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Re: SHG is back! Easy's EP3 goes under the knife...
Little update here...
Got the brackets primed and wetsanded with 400 and also sprayed the 1st coat of epoxy paint on them. Ill have pictures of them completed tomorrow night
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And a random shot of our S2000 chillen in the trailer
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Also me and the GF are gonna be washing and detailing the Civic and her new MRS so Ill throw some shots up of that tonight also
Got the brackets primed and wetsanded with 400 and also sprayed the 1st coat of epoxy paint on them. Ill have pictures of them completed tomorrow night
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And a random shot of our S2000 chillen in the trailer
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Also me and the GF are gonna be washing and detailing the Civic and her new MRS so Ill throw some shots up of that tonight also
09-20-2010, 07:36 AM
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