Well recently I had installed a NonStopTuning Lightweight Crank Pulley. Total failure. Worked fine at first, then made a terrible grinding sound which made the fit sound like a lawnmower. Reinstalled the OEM pulley and realized that the NST pulley wasn't even OEM spec! Disappointing. I have yet to email NST about it. It's not a huge loss though because I paid a low price for it. The image shows the comparison between NST and OEM. The filed down areas are where the crank case ate the aluminum off of the pulley. Luckily there wasn't much crank case damage.



I also installed some used BuddyClub coilovers that I picked up from slp950. I'm very impressed with them so far, especially the ride and stiffness adjustability. I have yet to find a sweet spot in the height, but I'm working on it. The height in the picture was too low, and due to the +38 offset of my rims, I rubbed a lot. The handling is pretty amazing now, it drives comparably to a go kart

 

Ordered a set of splash guards ( ), thought they included all 4 guards but only the rear ones were shipped; I managed to get a partial refund from Amazon since item description didn't specify only rear ones were included.

Anyways, I tried to install them myself and ended up cutting myself with the chassis (silly me); will try to take the car to an auto shop and ask someone to install it for me for cheap (I think I need to take out the wheels).

Also thinking of ordering this spoiler: , I have the base model and trying to get a spoiler that looks as nice as the stock one so if anyone can enlighten me let me know.

 

do u have a GE or a GD? that picture is for a GD but it says its for a GE.

 

GE, they actually fit I just had some trouble trying to remove the pin/screw that were already in where the splash guards's screws are supposed to go, cut myself in the process.

 

im talkin about the spoiler

 

Oh, sorry. Figured pic shows the GD version however item specifies is for the GE model, I saw some reviews from the users and theys tate is for the 2nd generation. However, would it be better is I run to ebay ? Perhaps you could recommend something there?

 

I believe that amazon spoiler is unpainted, and getting your spoiler painted would probably cost 2x the cost of the spoiler. I paid about $120 for mine on eBay and it's doing just fine. Your other option is to go OEM but it'll cost you. Good luck

 

My Rear Swifts arrived from the factory with some free stickers! Everything lining up perfectly, can't wait to install them next week!



edit: Did a quick wire diameter check, Bilstein 12.6mm, Tein 11.0mm, Swift 9.5mm.

 

holy cow what a difference in using the right sanding block is with sanding. finally was able to achieve an even sanding and ended up with little to no scratches. managed to compound and polish with no problems by hand.

well here's the final product installed:

 

I'd love for mine to look like that haha great job bro!




Today I enjoyed the view. Finally got the bumpers wrapped yesterday.

 

lol thanks Z. I got the basics down. Would love to get a vacuum setup and cut out alot of the sanding prep. took a short drive and its still in place. 3m tape for the win.

figured i got some more time and hardwired my battery tender. here's the fit sipping some juice.

 

Looks awesome! What do your doors say?

 

Thanks! It's says Relentless Crew in Japanese kanji Thought it'd look more interesting than simple english haha.

 

[/QUOTE]

Ryu,
your engine cover looks awesome, I am sure if you start selling it here,
there will be plenty of interest !.

and your JDP Carbon Hood also look amazing,
I will get that hood someday, after I get the Sprintex,
so I can make sure there are enough clearance for the vent on the hood.

Again nice job !

 

Ryu,
your engine cover looks awesome, I am sure if you start selling it here,
there will be plenty of interest !.

and your JDP Carbon Hood also look amazing,
I will get that hood someday, after I get the Sprintex,
so I can make sure there are enough clearance for the vent on the hood.

Again nice job ! [/QUOTE]

thanks man. still not perfect, but good enough for a DIY first time. I still need to redo my hood. i did such a horrible job flat sanding the hood and the scratches are still visible at some angles. I ordered some proper sanding blocks and paper all the way to 5k grit. its gonna be my project in two weeks. but i think i learned alot from making the engine cover so i got this!

 

installed my jdm red emblems.. jdp order also shipped

 

Is that tape like a rubbery plastic with some thickness or is it relatively thin

 

First time posting a picture to this place as I've just finally found out how it works
The next few pictures aren't Actually from today but are just to fill the previous gaps

Here is some snazzy tape I've added to the back end
And a chrome exhaust cover
I won't be doing big things yet as my insurance is all about not modifying

Also I have this magical tyre pen stuff so frequently go over some letters on there
And it also seems to have made its way onto the engine cover
There's also some chrome door handle pieces and VTEC badges



In that engine bay there are also some mugen socks and an oil cap

 

Got my 4th brake light. Now i gotta figure out the best way to mount it to the mugen rear.

 

finally washed and cleaned my car, and posted on here =P