Friday, January 16, 2015
Monday, January 12, 2015
Monday, December 29, 2014
Rear bumper repair & Tow bar install
Yeap i derped and smacked my bumper up a bit
Well now i get to have a go at fibreglassing
Also a good time to install the tow bar from my other Liberty
One of these tabs that attach the bumper to the inner support broke off
I also done the clips that hold the sides up as after so many years they have started to sag and leave the horrid gap that the gen 2 is known for.
When the resin has set a little i trimmed the over hang
I put some pop rivets in just to be sure
This is as good as i can get it for now.
Sorry i don't have a before and after but this is a great improvement as it was sagging about 15mm and bulging out about 10mm before.
I had the bumper off about 5 times and each time it got a little better so when it's not so hot i might pull it off again and do some more fine tuning.
Saturday, December 27, 2014
New bumper
My mate was browsing facebook and found this bumper, I think it's off an RX and loots a lot like some of the BG5 bumpers.
I pick it up after Christmas sometime and will be painting it along with the spoiler!
Or, i could keep them both white, swap the white doors and bonnet from my donor car and go full white?
I pick it up after Christmas sometime and will be painting it along with the spoiler!
Or, i could keep them both white, swap the white doors and bonnet from my donor car and go full white?
JDM Climate control hacking Part 3
A small update ,
I've glued the LCD in place and also done some testing in the car, I found the LCD is not bright enough to shine through the tinted plastic so i pulled the plastic off and am currently looking for a replacement.
I also replaced the hot glue after it melted in the car, Derp! i'm now using silicone.
I got the temperature sensors and have them working... Kinda, well they read the temp and i can display it on the LCD but i am experiencing a strange freezing issue were the arduino will completely lock up... After some testing i'm thinking it could be the RTC so i'll just have to wait till the new ones come to find out.
I also cut open the top of the casing so it's easier to work on, My original idea was to have a board that would slide in to the original slot but would turn out to be too difficult.
I've glued the LCD in place and also done some testing in the car, I found the LCD is not bright enough to shine through the tinted plastic so i pulled the plastic off and am currently looking for a replacement.
I also replaced the hot glue after it melted in the car, Derp! i'm now using silicone.
I got the temperature sensors and have them working... Kinda, well they read the temp and i can display it on the LCD but i am experiencing a strange freezing issue were the arduino will completely lock up... After some testing i'm thinking it could be the RTC so i'll just have to wait till the new ones come to find out.
I also cut open the top of the casing so it's easier to work on, My original idea was to have a board that would slide in to the original slot but would turn out to be too difficult.
To Do list
This is a really rough list of my To Do's that i would like to do in the future
If you have any suggestions i would love to hear them!
I will update it from time to time.
Engine
Auto oil & filter Don’t
need to, installing manual
Paint belt cover Use
same paint as valve covers
Manual running gear In
the works! Just need to put box together
Upgraded fuel pump, Relay, Wiring got a walbro - came with turbo kit
MSD Ignition 8239 coil pack $130
Varex $300
- $400
Header wrap Came with turbo kit
Suspention &
Handling
22mm Sway bars & mounts Tribeca
front will fit
Fast power steering rack $100
- $200
wrx front crossmember + Borla Came with turbo kit
Cusco Front Strut Brace with Brake Cylinder Stopper Only if cheap
Fender Braces
Brakes
Red calipers $18
- use same paint as valve covers
WRX brakes got 2 pot RS brakes with turbo kit
Interior
Roof lining $100
JDM Climate control $45
– In the works!
cargo cover
WRX pedels $80
- $180
Audio
Fiberglass sub boxes
4 ch amp Just
needs hooking up
High output alternator $180
+ P&H
DC Power alt $400
Better Battery $300
Free P&H
Capacitor Might
not need one
BLACK LABEL DYNAMAT 36 SQ FEET $180
Aesthetics
Paint $400+
35% Tint $80
In the works!
GT-B Front bumper & fog lights $200
Found an RX version
Gun metal grey rims
JDM folding mirrors
JDM rear spoiler $200
– needs to be painted
Steel Red lug nuts $60
WRX scoop?
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