Helios Boring Build Thread
#81
07-16-2018, 12:07 PM
Eibach is making good on their mistake. There was an error at the warehouse, and they are overnight shipping the correct dust boots to me. +1 for customer service. I don't think people realize that if this was a no-name Taiwan brand there's not much to be had - hopefully they have a US rep, that's about it. That's why we need to support the brands that support us.
Second item... how do we all feel about wrapping the rear tail garnish in metallic red? I got the idea from the Spoon Fit... and I'm really liking it. I'm also considering the Mugen tailgate garnish, but that's obviously a bit pricier than just wrapping my existing one. Here's a pic from the Spoon build thread... thoughts?
Second item... how do we all feel about wrapping the rear tail garnish in metallic red? I got the idea from the Spoon Fit... and I'm really liking it. I'm also considering the Mugen tailgate garnish, but that's obviously a bit pricier than just wrapping my existing one. Here's a pic from the Spoon build thread... thoughts?
As for the red wrap, I didn't want to like it, but I really do...
#82
07-16-2018, 02:45 PM
I vote to do the wrap in red, it'd be a nice change up from the other EX owners that change theirs to black
#83
07-18-2018, 07:16 PM
Chrome wrap is expensive! But I put a deposit for it to be done next Wednesday. Avery Chrome Red vinyl wrap.
http://graphics.averydennison.eu/con...-chrome-en.pdf
after looking at how difficult it is to wrap chrome, I was okay with the price. Especially after seeing that it is purchased by the yard and is expensive itself. They’re going to remove the garnish from the car to get it fully tucked. Hopefully matches up well with the lights. I took samples out to the car and I think it will be solid. Everyone does yellow and black, some maybe I’ll have something cool and unique (well, along with the spoon fit). I could add a red accent to the front as well.
http://graphics.averydennison.eu/con...-chrome-en.pdf
after looking at how difficult it is to wrap chrome, I was okay with the price. Especially after seeing that it is purchased by the yard and is expensive itself. They’re going to remove the garnish from the car to get it fully tucked. Hopefully matches up well with the lights. I took samples out to the car and I think it will be solid. Everyone does yellow and black, some maybe I’ll have something cool and unique (well, along with the spoon fit). I could add a red accent to the front as well.
#84
07-19-2018, 10:10 PM
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Should look pretty nice when it’s done! Good call on removing the garnish, I can’t imagine doing it any other way. I had to remove mine when installing the Mugen tailgate, and thankfully, it’s easy to remove 
#85
07-19-2018, 10:12 PM
Chrome wrap is expensive! But I put a deposit for it to be done next Wednesday. Avery Chrome Red vinyl wrap.
http://graphics.averydennison.eu/con...-chrome-en.pdf
after looking at how difficult it is to wrap chrome, I was okay with the price. Especially after seeing that it is purchased by the yard and is expensive itself. They’re going to remove the garnish from the car to get it fully tucked. Hopefully matches up well with the lights. I took samples out to the car and I think it will be solid. Everyone does yellow and black, some maybe I’ll have something cool and unique (well, along with the spoon fit). I could add a red accent to the front as well.
http://graphics.averydennison.eu/con...-chrome-en.pdf
after looking at how difficult it is to wrap chrome, I was okay with the price. Especially after seeing that it is purchased by the yard and is expensive itself. They’re going to remove the garnish from the car to get it fully tucked. Hopefully matches up well with the lights. I took samples out to the car and I think it will be solid. Everyone does yellow and black, some maybe I’ll have something cool and unique (well, along with the spoon fit). I could add a red accent to the front as well.
#86
07-20-2018, 11:20 AM
Last night I installed the Eibach dust boots and bump stops on the rear. Over an inch difference in length, which means absolutely no bottoming out now. No noises on rough roads, everything is great. I surmise that most lowering springs for the GK5 would benefit from bumpstops being trimmed to allow more travel. That seems to be the main complaint when people don't like their springs (rear end bottoming out).
Installation was easy, didn't even remove the wheels. Just have to get the plastic panels unclipped in the rear so you can reach your hex key and ratchet in there. Luckily the rear struts weren't torqued to hell and back, and broke free easily.
During install of the springs up front, I noticed how cheap looking the sway bar end links are, and they had already rusted on the threads. They were ripe to be stripped next time I had to take things apart. Honda uses the setup with a hex key and nut (aka disaster for anyone disassembling in the salt belt). I ordered Moog problem solver sway bar end links to have on hand.
Drivers side: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...435186&jsn=340
Passenger side: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...435186&jsn=341
As you can tell, these are built MUCH better. They have grease fittings, as well as flats on the back for a wrench. I recommend installing these on any car you get.
Upon removal of the OEM end links, I found that they were floppy. I'm guessing they're just designed to provide no support, but if these were on an older car a simple wiggling by hand would make me immediately replace them as worn. They're constructed out of the cheapest material, I could actually slightly flex the rod between my hands.
Anyway, installed the Moog ones. Bolted right in, no issues. If you work on your own car, I highly recommend installing these. They will probably outlast the car since you can grease them yourself and they're not going to strip.
Installation was easy, didn't even remove the wheels. Just have to get the plastic panels unclipped in the rear so you can reach your hex key and ratchet in there. Luckily the rear struts weren't torqued to hell and back, and broke free easily.
During install of the springs up front, I noticed how cheap looking the sway bar end links are, and they had already rusted on the threads. They were ripe to be stripped next time I had to take things apart. Honda uses the setup with a hex key and nut (aka disaster for anyone disassembling in the salt belt). I ordered Moog problem solver sway bar end links to have on hand.
Drivers side: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...435186&jsn=340
Passenger side: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...435186&jsn=341
As you can tell, these are built MUCH better. They have grease fittings, as well as flats on the back for a wrench. I recommend installing these on any car you get.
Upon removal of the OEM end links, I found that they were floppy. I'm guessing they're just designed to provide no support, but if these were on an older car a simple wiggling by hand would make me immediately replace them as worn. They're constructed out of the cheapest material, I could actually slightly flex the rod between my hands.
Anyway, installed the Moog ones. Bolted right in, no issues. If you work on your own car, I highly recommend installing these. They will probably outlast the car since you can grease them yourself and they're not going to strip.
#87
07-25-2018, 10:49 AM
Just dropped off at the Tint Lab. Final decisions after some crappy MS paint previews:
Front Upper Grille Molding: Gloss Black
Front Lower Grille Molding: Red Chrome
Rear Tail Garnish: Red Chrome
Pics in 6 hours or so!
Front Upper Grille Molding: Gloss Black
Front Lower Grille Molding: Red Chrome
Rear Tail Garnish: Red Chrome
Pics in 6 hours or so!
#88
07-25-2018, 10:56 AM
ronald mcdonald styling. interesting.
#96
07-26-2018, 04:43 PM
looking good! now .... quick.... someone photoshop some red lugs onto his car
(i can see red lugs in your future)
(i can see red lugs in your future)
#97
07-27-2018, 09:31 AM
I think next things are HFP floor mats and red lugs.
#98
07-27-2018, 11:19 AM
#100
07-27-2018, 11:42 AM
Will do, and yes I meant ball seat... Hilarious.
