SHG_EasyE

My carbon came today so I fabbed up the console block after work. After about 3 hours of work I had the shape just right to press fit into the opening, then sprayed it satin clear and layed some urethane from behind to hold it secure.

SHG_Claudio

Super clean! Are you going to put anything at all there? Needs DVD playerz to watch Best Motoring

OldSkoolDa91

i am really not an ep3 fan but i can dig yours and the work you've put into it. love the custom work and gained a few ideas from glancing through the thread. i'm in for the rest

SHG_EasyE

Nah nothings going in there, just clean satin carbon

^Sammy]!.

Dope work Evan

toyomatt84

iTrader: (1)

Did you use 3M Automix Panel Bond to glue that in? It turned out brilliant. I was almost tempted to tear out my headunit for a modification like that, but I like my Honda optional 6-disc in-dash.

gabebauman

I agree! Very slick!

deotherhalf

I have been watching this build for quite a while. Keep it up man

SHG_EasyE

I used 3m window wewd urethane adhesive. Thats what I use on pretty much anything I need to bond nowawdays... If I had a nice OEM setup like that Id probably keep it too, I just hate the look of aftermarket decks, and the usb cord coming off the front, ugh.

Gabe - that dash looks sick, really nice fitment going on there I think it would look even better if it were flat/satin finish

gabebauman

Thanks man. The carbon fiber was sourced from my old wrecked car's cf hood...so I made use of it.

Here is some more.

k-series

That's why I'm planning on running it behind the head unit into the glove box or through the center into the arm rest area. I hate the exposed wire as well.

btw - package is shipping out tomorrow E. Sorry for the delay, it's been packed up for a while now while I continue to forget to drop it off at the post office.


Steve

toyomatt84

iTrader: (1)

Yeah, that's why I went with an adapter from LogJam Electronics for my daily driver. Hidden cords behind the console, and a discreet iPod connection in the center dash pocket (2005 Scion xB).

SHG_EasyE

Yeah I tried my best to hide the cord, but it still bothered the hell out of me....



Thanks again for that package. I really, really appreciate it man

Yeah it would have been a different story if I had a double din Nav or something, but the new setup is 1000 times cleaner than the deck.

Connor

iTrader: (1)

haha rolla was so sketch...

din came out legit! I love the satin finish. I hear you on the cord too no good way to go about it with a front mount aux port

NEO_FOLLOWER2

my jvc headunit had a usb in the back also?

on mine the rear is connected to a blutooth reciever and i use blutooth to connect to my phone for music

k-series

Yeah, I'm getting a unit with a rear usb instead.


np man


Steve

SHG_EasyE

Yeah no mine only has rcas on the back. No Bluetooth feature on mine.

SHG_EasyE

So I rolled the car outside today for a little photo op before it goes back up on jackstands

The interior is coming together nicely, its pretty much the way I invisioned it now, with only a couple more little things I want to do.







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I also started getting the car prepped for the new Buddy Club battery. I removed the stock tray, battery and ground harness. Once the battery comes in I can start fabbing a tray for it and get that corner of the bay painted since Honda painted it with the OEM tray installed, leaving primered metal underneath.



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And the S2 tie down came in. Debating if I want to remove the logos for a cleaner look, what do you guys think?





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And a little sneak peak

AllMotorDan

hell yeah, i like the idea of cleaning up the battery tie down so its just one color. interior looks clean. i always hated cd players, i've been running a custom harness to under the drivers seat for a long time, just need to make a bracket so it doesn't slide around

MJ23FE

Sickkkk!!! Car looks great, E!

I say remove the S2 logos. Will look much better!

-Jalal

SHG_Claudio

Awesome looking interior, no distractions! If you can shave the logo I would but if not then not a big deal. Skunk2 makes some good products for sure but their image has certainly been on a roller coaster in the last few years. Its too bad that some look down on their parts, a good part is a good part and thats a neat looking piece.

I peeked the caliper setup upclose and was like woaa haha, there is no gap! That will come in handy to get the tire warmed up quick when you're at the track.

SHG_EasyE

Thanks dude, yeah I always liked that you had the OEM din blockoff. Thought it was so cool when I first saw it. I kinda ran with your idea, and I was on the fence about getting an OEM din plate or doing the carbon but Im glad I went with the latter. The OEM is def perfect for your car though.

Thanks J! Looks like everyone is on board with the logo delete

Yeah, Like I said before I dont mind so much what brand a part is as long as it looks good and works well. I got the Skunk2 tie down cause its def the cleanest highest quality piece offered. They have def dropped the ball on some of their parts and theres no excuse for that. Im going to have another installment on a huge design flaw with the control arms I got. Ill be able to fix it pretty easily but it explains why the bushings would destroy themselves almost immediately.

It looks like the logo is painted onto the tie down so Im hoping some brakleen will take it right off

civic2nr9177

Get rid of the logo, and then use some of that left over carbon to make an insert to drop right down in that opening :D

SHG_EasyE

Yeah so I just took a closer look and that logo is etched on. Its not going anywhere . Ohwell, I dont mind the logo too much.

AllMotorDan

boo, i was actually playing with the idea of making a panel behind my block off and having a wideband/fuel pressure/fuel temp guages behind for track days and to be able to monitor those things once in a while without having them on the dash or visiable everyday. what do you think about that?