Thinking of looking at this '94 Prelude VTI-R

[Russ.]

Hey guys, Im looking at this ad on carsales, and just wondering what your opinion on it is (without looking at the car in person, obviously...)

Im just not sure what going on with the air intake... is it supposed to look so... DIY?

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/honda-prelude-1994-13530638

Let me know what you reckon!

Cheers,
Russ.

[curtis265]

very clean looking!

the intake's been heat wrapped - a good idea to keep the charge cool

worth a test drive i reckon.

Check for oil burning and make sure you get the engine tested.


i do like that engine swap, check papers and legitness

[Russ.]

very clean looking!

the intake's been heat wrapped - a good idea to keep the charge cool

worth a test drive i reckon.

Check for oil burning and make sure you get the engine tested.


i do like that engine swap, check papers and legitness

Cheers bro,
I really do like it, but it lacks rego... if he puts a year on it, I'll jump to have a test drive straight away.

I'll take my compression tester with me.

Anything common on the Preludes I should look at?

[manolii]

Looks like a good buy, looks like he has taken off the spoiler and only plugged one of the holes, check the boot for water damage/rust and under the spare tyre for water/rust

http://liveimages.carsales.com.au/carsales/car/private/cp5330301636220548954.jpg

and in this photo boot looks to be fading (it could just be the photo). I mean if u look closely near the holes where the spoiler used to be and near the bottom of the back window. Obviously the white part is the sun. I can circle the part im talking about if u like
http://liveimages.carsales.com.au/carsales/car/private/cp4876309032599754600.jpg

[Russ.]

Looks like a good buy, looks like he has taken off the spoiler and only plugged one of the holes, check the boot for water damage/rust and under the spare tyre for water/rust

http://liveimages.carsales.com.au/carsales/car/private/cp5330301636220548954.jpg

and in this photo boot looks to be fading (it could just be the photo). I mean if u look closely near the holes where the spoiler used to be and near the bottom of the back window. Obviously the white part is the sun. I can circle the part im talking about if u like
http://liveimages.carsales.com.au/carsales/car/private/cp4876309032599754600.jpg

Cheers!
Thanks for going into that level of detail, didn't even notice the spoiler plugs...
Hopefully they dont leak.

I think Im checking it out on Sunday, so I'll let everyone know how I go anyway.

Thanks,
Russ.

[Russ.]

Also, should I be worried about the amount of kilometres on the Prelude, being 260,000 for the chassis/body/suspension and 160,000km for the donk?

Just wondering if they spit out any seals, like front/rear main?

[curtis265]

find out when the swap was done, the woulda done all the seals back then.... you'd hope...


listen for weird suspension sounds, chances are t hat the suspension's had a a bit of work done at 200k

[Russ.]

find out when the swap was done, the woulda done all the seals back then.... you'd hope...


listen for weird suspension sounds, chances are t hat the suspension's had a a bit of work done at 200k

Thanks man, I appreciate it.

[RussBurger]

Looks pretty tasty. I would love to have a red top in mine. Just make sure you get a mechanic to check it top to bottom before signing anything over.

[Russ.]

Looks pretty tasty. I would love to have a red top in mine. Just make sure you get a mechanic to check it top to bottom before signing anything over.

Nice name there champ!

And I'm a mechanic, so I'll have a geez at it

[RenzokukenJ]

- HID head lights
- 18' oversized Racinghart rims

Oversized rims?
Why hids lol

[curtis265]

Nice name there champ!

And I'm a mechanic, so I'll have a geez at it

ah you'll be all sweet then

[Russ.]

- HID head lights
- 18' oversized Racinghart rims

Oversized rims?
Why hids lol
Yeah I was unsure on the "oversized" part too...
and HIDs don't worry me

[Russ.]

I ended up getting this Prelude, it wasn't as perfect as the photos made out, but I got it for pretty cheap. Just over $3k, so Im happy.

It's got a bit of a leak from the rocker cover, needs new steering rack boots, sway bar/tie rod bushes and radiator cap, has clear peeling off the boot and ugly plugs where the spoiler use to be and also has a patch of surface rust on the nose of the bonnet, where some paint has chipped up.

So my plan for it is to fix it up, get all the leaks in order, give it a good full service, wrap the boot in carbon fibre vinyl (my mate is a screen printer/sticker mob guy) and then try and find a replace bonnet that I can throw on and get resprayed.

As I said, it's not a showcar car, but its fun to drive.

Cheers,
Russ.

[curtis265]

I ended up getting this Prelude, it wasn't as perfect as the photos made out, but I got it for pretty cheap. Just over $3k, so Im happy.

It's got a bit of a leak from the rocker cover, needs new steering rack boots, sway bar/tie rod bushes and radiator cap, has clear peeling off the boot and ugly plugs where the spoiler use to be and also has a patch of surface rust on the nose of the bonnet, where some paint has chipped up.

So my plan for it is to fix it up, get all the leaks in order, give it a good full service, wrap the boot in carbon fibre vinyl (my mate is a screen printer/sticker mob guy) and then try and find a replace bonnet that I can throw on and get resprayed.

As I said, it's not a showcar car, but its fun to drive.

Cheers,
Russ.

for 3k i'd be pretty pleased with that!


If you wanna be a nutcase about it, clean up all the bits you're unahppy with , and wrap the entire car another colour :) This (http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=376442) thread is very inspiring.

[phattzy]

that redtop just asking to be boosted !!!

[Russ.]

Thanks guys, I'll start up the work on the Prelude next week I think, starting with front and rear sway bar bushes... The bars are really knocking around in there.
Then I'll degrease the underbody and engine bay, and then find a valve cover gasket.

When it's off, might just respray the rocker cover in a nice red.... or black, just to stir up some emotions.


Anyway someone can move this thread to the Builds section of the forums?



Cheers guys,
Russ.

[Russ.]

I need a new radiator! Woo! The tank is weeping, so Ill replace it.

[ctx]

Oh wow you got the car, congrats mate :D Good price too. Update with pics soon :p

[Russ.]

Just ordered some 3M carbon fibre wrap for the boot, just to tidy up the rear end and cover the grotty looking holes where the spoiler once was... Next thing will be to get the rocker cover gasket, replace it and respray the cover in a nice red or black.

Cheers,
Russ.

[GU357]

you can buy a carbon fiber dipped rocker cover fro tegiwa imports, they look amazing!

[Russ.]

you can buy a carbon fiber dipped rocker cover fro tegiwa imports, they look amazing!

Yeah, but they are a little bit more than I'd like to spend.
This prelude is a bit of a budget build

[GU357]

still for the effort you can get an ebay painted one and sell your old one.
because some of them are cheap and the paintjob is probably better then you could diy unless you were talented.

actually i take tht back, they are more pricey for the H22 engine, then the b series LOL

[Russ.]

they are more pricey for the H22 engine, then the b series LOL

Yeah, just a little bit hey...

Might even buff the rocker cover and leave it bare metal?
Dunno yet.

[GU357]

hard to get that good finish though
theres a guy on ebay in the states, he can powder coat them for about 120$ then u ship ur old one too him, and he will refund 80$

i think shipping will destroy you though.

maybe u could sticker bomb it, if u stripped it down poilshed it up did some clear coats it might come up nice n shiny too, maybe clear with silver fleck, or something like that.

[Russ.]

Yeah perhaps, I just want a tidy finish... better than the flakey red paint that is on there at the moment...

I also just bought some dress washers for around the rocker cover.
$12 isn't bad at all!
Might get the black ones.
http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/16952174/view/washer-add-vsc_001.jpg

[GU357]

i've been thinking about getting these fancy washers, tell me if there any good.
because my ones used to leak so i siliconed them, but these come with new rubber.

also if u plan on taking the cover off, get fresh sparkplug and rocker gaskets, unless they are still very squishy feeling.


PS i hate choosing the colours because u have to stick with that colour theme, to prevent it looking random

[manolii]

Yeah perhaps, I just want a tidy finish... better than the flakey red paint that is on there at the moment...

I also just bought some dress washers for around the rocker cover.
$12 isn't bad at all!
Might get the black ones.
http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/16952174/view/washer-add-vsc_001.jpg

Whered you get them from?

[Russ.]

Whered you get them from?

eBay for $12. The USA supplied them.


i've been thinking about getting these fancy washers, tell me if there any good.
because my ones used to leak so i siliconed them, but these come with new rubber.

also if u plan on taking the cover off, get fresh sparkplug and rocker gaskets, unless they are still very squishy feeling.


PS i hate choosing the colours because u have to stick with that colour theme, to prevent it looking random

And yeah, Im replacing all the tube seals and valve cover seal.

[Russ.]

Just wrapped my boot, it came out not so bad.
Not perfect, but looks good.

http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/532610_10151292482702140_1883319217_n.jpg

[Russ.]

Looks much neater than a boot full of spoiler holes and peeling clear coat...

Im going to prep and paint the centre a matte black, just to cover up the crappy peeling parts.

Cheers.

[GU357]

where that number plate is needs to be matched.
and the key hole should be sprayed with black (for maximum blackness)

[Russ.]

where that number plate is needs to be matched.
and the spray hole should be sprayed with black (for maximum blackness)

Yeah Ima paint it matte black.
Spray hole? What is that magic?

[GU357]

lol key hole!

[Russ.]

lol key hole!

Yeah could do hey, why not.

[Russ.]

Have some good news... because of some bad news.

Looks like I'll be getting a new bonnet soon...
How come?
Because my partner's sister accidently backed into my Prelude, luckily she was in her Hilux, and being the height that it is, it only dented the bonnet and didn't damage anything internally... well, not that it looks like at least.

http://i.imgur.com/x1SUy.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/z8Bo8h.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/0q42c.jpg

It was a whole lost worse before I twisted it back into shape.

Cheers guys!

[GU357]

win!!

[Russ.]

Hmmmm... got a quote for a standard bonnet.
$250 incl delivery to my workshop.

Then Im thinking that I should wrap it in the same carbon fibre wrap I did the bonnet in.
Is that TOO rice?

[curtis265]

Hmmmm... got a quote for a standard bonnet.
$250 incl delivery to my workshop.

Then Im thinking that I should wrap it in the same carbon fibre wrap I did the bonnet in.
Is that TOO rice?

that's u to you, some like it some hate it - it's a 50/50 thing i reckon. It's easier than painting for sure.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b177/aspri11a/455e151f.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i277/pip_qi/DSCF4998.jpg

[ludeatic]

She's paying obviously?

[Russ.]

that's u to you, some like it some hate it - it's a 50/50 thing i reckon. It's easier than painting for sure.

I really like it, but then I think I'd have to do the roof as well...
Hmm.... haha.



She's paying obviously?
Not sure yet hey... might go halves.
It's hard with family.

[Russ.]

Just whacked some LED parkers in.
A definite mod to any vehicle, imo.
http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/375422_10151297325017140_1517204339_n.jpg

[Russ.]

Also... being that Im new to the whole Prelude thing... can anyone tell me what the light assembly down the bottom does, other than the indicator?

[manolii]

Also... being that Im new to the whole Prelude thing... can anyone tell me what the light assembly down the bottom does, other than the indicator?

Could be a reflector, unless theres a light bulb in there?

[Russ.]

Could be a reflector, unless theres a light bulb in there?

I can't see a bulb in there. What a useless feature... oh well.
Would be cool to have fog lights

[curtis265]

Pretty sure they're just indicators

[manolii]

I can't see a bulb in there. What a useless feature... oh well.
Would be cool to have fog lights

If you turn your indicators on see if the light fills that area up, if they dont its probably reflectors so cars see the front at

Edit:
Just found this says they are front markers
http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/7117/4thgenbumper.jpg

[EKVTIR-T]

Just realised you have HID fitted

please take them out and use halogen

[ctx]

IMO paint it, looks less tacky and cheap. But up to you mate :thumbsup:

[Russ.]

Just realised you have HID fitted

please take them out and use halogen

I just can't do it captain, I don't have the power! /star trek

[Russ.]

IMO paint it, looks less tacky and cheap. But up to you mate :thumbsup:

Yeah...
I know what you're saying.
Thanks dude.

[GU357]

hids are a defect thogh lol, ask officer pettett

[ctx]

hids are a defect thogh lol, ask officer pettett

Hahaha

Don't forget to tint the DRL's yellow for extra deffect

lolseewhatididthar/10

[Russ.]

Just got offered an EZ Lip off a mate.
Seems like a cheap and easy mod.

Anyone got any opinions on them?

[GU357]

meh just like a OEM rubber underguard. make sure its long enough for what you want.
looks nice in photos irl i think it looks cheap.

[manolii]

Just got offered an EZ Lip off a mate.
Seems like a cheap and easy mod.

Anyone got any opinions on them?
Be careful with a ez lip can make ur car look cheap or really good

[Russ.]

Hmm, I was looking at the OEM lip today, and it looks fine. Might skip on the lip for now.

I got more LED lights though!
Going to whack them in my interior.
Brb.

[Russ.]

Just sprayed the number plate area of the boot.
Looks heaps neater I think.
http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/262705_10151303736152140_710270485_n.jpg

[Russ.]

And a not so Honda update,
my older brother and I bought this as a project/cruiser.
http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/222379_10151303737442140_1849378845_n.jpg
It's a 1981 CM Valiant Regal. 265ci 6cyl.
Very cool Australian muscle.

Cheers guys!

[GU357]

very clean (the lude)

looks like a good job.

[Russ.]

very clean (the lude)

looks like a good job.
Cheers man.

No love for the old land barge of a Valiant? Lol

[GU357]

uhmm boats dont interest me haha.

nah i guess its not too bad for the age, never really found interest in them muscle cars.
looks heavy if anything

[Russ.]

uhmm boats dont interest me haha.

nah i guess its not too bad for the age, never really found interest in them muscle cars.
looks heavy if anything

Lol I see where you're coming from...
I guess my Ford heritage keeps me in love with the big tanks of muscle cars.

[EKVTIR-T]

hk monaro would be sweet

one of the only aussie car I'd have

[Russ.]

hk monaro would be sweet

one of the only aussie car I'd have

Yeah, the HKs were hot.

My favourite is the XB GT Falcon.

[Russ.]

Found my inspiration.
Nothing too flash, just tidy.
http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/522542_10151299203587140_38835712_n.jpg
I really like the debadged front end.

[ctx]

A bit too USDM for my liking especially with the roof racks. But the pre-stance look is awesome. Would look even better with clear corner indicators and sidemarkers.

Found out the owner of the car, this guy: http://honda-tech.com/member.php?u=999697562

[Russ.]

A bit too USDM for my liking especially with the roof racks. But the pre-stance look is awesome. Would look even better with clear corner indicators and sidemarkers.

Found out the owner of the car, this guy: http://honda-tech.com/member.php?u=999697562
Roof racks is a no no... haha
Clear side indicators would be cool, but I wouldnt buy them..

[curtis265]

i like it

i also love big front lips on 4th gens, gets rid of that boat-like look

lke this Jun one

http://www.junauto.co.jp/products/aero-parts/bb1-bb4/front-lip.jpg

[Russ.]

Got my new bonnet, but I'm still in the process of putting it all back together.
Luckily I only live 800m away from work (mechanic), so I'll just drive down to the workshop without a bonnet and then whack it on.

Here's a picture with her top off ;)
http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/227173_10151308610067140_2031557260_n.jpg

Getting there?

[GU357]

cant you put one on at home?

[Russ.]

cant you put one on at home?

I have no immediate way of getting the bonnet home.

[EKVTIR-T]

pop some hoodless vtak on the way there

dat crisp roar

[ctx]

pop some hoodless vtak on the way there

dat crisp roar

inb4 open header

[RenzokukenJ]

inb4 open header

I love when girls give dat open header

























Phuc wat?

[curtis265]

pop some hoodless vtak on the way there

dat crisp roar

+1 do this

get a sri too for some additional fun

[GU357]

just put velocity stack to the TB

[EKVTIR-T]

itb on h22 hhhnnggggg

[curtis265]

for clint
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMvFKrR7U-c

[EKVTIR-T]

yeah dats sick

Im subscribed to bisi,saw it before :)

[Russ.]

Farkk me, that intake is awesome!

[Russ.]

New bonnet is fitted up.
Now it needs to be wrapped.

http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/156293_10151310106072140_545590773_n.jpg

[EKVTIR-T]

always had a soft spot for 4th gen prayludes

[GU357]

inb4GeyludeLove

[fillit]

was it rusting underneath already or previous damage?

[RussBurger]

I'm keeping a close eye on whats going on. IMO I think the nude rocker cover would look great with a clear coat over it.

[Russ.]

always had a soft spot for 4th gen prayludes
Thanks man <3


inb4GeyludeLove

It's the best type of love!

[Russ.]

was it rusting underneath already or previous damage?

Yeah the bloke before me had something happen where it took off the paint in the spot above the Honda badge.


I'm keeping a close eye on whats going on. IMO I think the nude rocker cover would look great with a clear coat over it.

I think it would look pretty tidy, maybe if I spray the "DOHC VTEC" in black or something.

[Russ.]

I'm liking the new look.
Getting there.

http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/521299_10151318727372140_1922362564_n.jpg

I got those washers for my rocker cover....
Wasn't exactly what I was hoping for, as I made the stupid mistake of thinking the whole packet was $12, not just the one washer...
My mistake.
Don't I feel stupid.

[Russ.]

http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/10362_10151318727632140_847292222_n.jpg
Still need to align the bonnet properly.

Hopefully my vinyl comes soon. :P

Cheers guys!

[GU357]

i just did an attempt at vinyl wrapping my car, as i noticed some bubbles i peeled it back to let them out and it ripped of alot of clear coat.
be weary dont press it down hard on installation wait until its sitting how u want then begin to force it down.

[Russ.]

i just did an attempt at vinyl wrapping my car, as i noticed some bubbles i peeled it back to let them out and it ripped of alot of clear coat.
be weary dont press it down hard on installation wait until its sitting how u want then begin to force it down.

Yeah, went through all that with my boot.
Luckily this bonnet doesn't have a clear coat.
Got any pictures of your vinyl?

[GU357]

nah i threw it out, i might of taken a picture of it somewhere, decided to just do a paint job ahaha,

[Russ.]

nah i through it out, i might of taken a picture of it somewhere, decided to just do a paint job ahaha,

It's not for everyone aye

[Russ.]

Thinking of PlastiDipping my wheels in either matte white or matte black...

Thoughts?

[ctx]

Thinking of PlastiDipping my wheels in either matte white or matte black...

Thoughts?
Think my post didn't go through and was lost..so ill try again

So yeah. Plastidip imo is awesome. Gets easier to peel the thicker it is. It'll take about 1 can to do 1 wheel, and LSPMotorsports here sells them for $25 a can. So you'd be looking at about $100 in total.
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[Russ.]

Think my post didn't go through and was lost..so ill try again

So yeah. Plastidip imo is awesome. Gets easier to peel the thicker it is. It'll take about 1 can to do 1 wheel, and LSPMotorsports here sells them for $25 a can. So you'd be looking at about $100 in total.
Sent from my 7 Trophy using Board Express
eBay sells the 4 cans of matte white for $107.50 delivered.
I'm still undecided to whether I want to do them or not.

[GU357]

renzozjuken did his in blue looks good, but when u get close you can see its not quite normal
and it peels my itself near the edges

[Russ.]

renzozjuken did his in blue looks good, but when u get close you can see its not quite normal
and it peels my itself near the edges

Ohyah?
hmmm.

[Russ.]

Just ordered my rocker cover gasket.
Comes with spark plug seals, washer seals, an o-ring (Not sure what for just yet), and the valve cover gasket.

Im thinking of spraying the cover a silver while I have it off.
Not that fake chrome stuff, more of a galvaniser sort of colour.
We'll see how I go.

Cheers!

[Russ.]

Another quick update.
My carbon fibre vinyl arrived!

So keen to whack it on, but it wont be til later this week.

Pictures will be assured.

[ctx]

Im thinking of spraying the cover a silver while I have it off.
Not that fake chrome stuff, more of a galvaniser sort of colour.
We'll see how I go.

Cheers!

I think I know what you're referring to. It's this, but with a slight bit more shine, right?

http://www.cpforyou.com/pictures/honda/h22a-valve-cover-01.jpg

http://www.cpforyou.com/pictures/honda/h22a-valve-cover-02.jpg

[Russ.]

I think I know what you're referring to. It's this, but with a slight bit more shine, right?

http://www.cpforyou.com/pictures/honda/h22a-valve-cover-01.jpg

http://www.cpforyou.com/pictures/honda/h22a-valve-cover-02.jpg

That looks exactly what I want to do.

[GU357]

looks good might do mine like this.

[Russ.]

I just need to find the right paint and prep materials.

[Russ.]

Rocker cover gasket, spark plug seals and new washers are on.

While the cover was off, I sprayed it a silver.

Was like this:
http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/530453_10151327672682140_695359711_n.jpg

Is now like this:
http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/150949_10151327703777140_341716319_n.jpg

I'll get an on car shot soon.
Im happy with the result over all.

[Russ.]

http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/397701_10151327875612140_681132867_n.jpg
Rocker cover on the car.
Real happy

[GU357]

looks good, doesnt a silver one cause more heat though?
because back in the day lots of enthusiasts were chroming everything under the hood and then run into the problem of overheating because so much heat was just being bounced around under the engine bay.

maybe just the rocker cover wont hurt.

[Russ.]

looks good, doesnt a silver one cause more heat though?
because back in the day lots of enthusiasts were chroming everything under the hood and then run into the problem of overheating because so much heat was just being bounced around under the engine bay.

maybe just the rocker cover wont hurt.
Thanks man, but I doubt it'll cause any problems.

[ctx]

Hey that turned out real nice!
Sent from my 7 Trophy using Board Express

[Russ.]

Hey that turned out real nice!

Thank you sir.

[Russ.]

Just gave her a bit of a wash and polish.
http://i.imgur.com/Asdoz.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/qA1ZSh.jpg

Going to get my bonnet wrapped in the new year.
Cheers!

[fillit]

i just did an attempt at vinyl wrapping my car, as i noticed some bubbles i peeled it back to let them out and it ripped of alot of clear coat.
be weary dont press it down hard on installation wait until its sitting how u want then begin to force it down.

Use a heat gun to mould the vinyl. if there are bubbles use a pin to poke a small air hole in it.

That's the technique they used when I had mine done professionally.

[Russ.]

Use a heat gun to mould the vinyl. if there are bubbles use a pin to poke a small air hole in it.

That's the technique they used when I had mine done professionally.

Yeah, that's the easiest method.

[Russ.]

Just installed some 6" MB Quart NAN-116 2 way speakers in the rear of the Prelude. They've got a lot better response than the crap 5" Pioneer things I had in there before hand.
Next up will be some splits for the front.
Something like this, hopefully they aren't too large.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/190750831774?_trksid=p5197.c0.m619

Cheers!

[manolii]

Measure the depth of the speaker hole thats already in there. There have been some cases that people have got speakers that are to deep and the window doesnt close and open properly

[Russ.]

Measure the depth of the speaker hole thats already in there. There have been some cases that people have got speakers that are to deep and the window doesnt close and open properly
Yeah thanks, I'll have to check all that out before I purchase the splits.

[Russ.]

Painted my brake calipers today, the red that was on there starting to flake and peel, so I hit them with some Silver enamel.
http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/543147_10151337977412140_375587133_n.jpg

[Russ.]

I didn't realise the gutter rash was so bad on the wheels...
Previous owner, I swear.

[ctx]

Painted my brake calipers today, the red that was on there starting to flake and peel, so I hit them with some Silver enamel.
http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/543147_10151337977412140_375587133_n.jpg

Looks far better, what kind of prep work do you have to do before painting calipers?

Sent from my 7 Trophy using Board Express

[Russ.]

Looks far better, what kind of prep work do you have to do before painting calipers?

Thanks man.

1. Sanded back the caliper with 1200 grit paper, doesn't have to remove all the paint just enough to allow the paint to stick,
2. Cleaned up the caliper with wax n grease remover,
3. Prep the area with newspaper (discs, cv boots, struts, coils, stub axle etc)
4. Spray 2 or 3 light coats of high heat/engine enamel on each caliper, allowing 15 minutes between each coat

I didn't clear coat my calipers, but just repeat step 4 as many times as you like with the clear enamel.

Hope this helps!

[ctx]

Thanks man.

1. Sanded back the caliper with 1200 grit paper, doesn't have to remove all the paint just enough to allow the paint to stick,
2. Cleaned up the caliper with wax n grease remover,
3. Prep the area with newspaper (discs, cv boots, struts, coils, stub axle etc)
4. Spray 2 or 3 light coats of high heat/engine enamel on each caliper, allowing 15 minutes between each coat

I didn't clear coat my calipers, but just repeat step 4 as many times as you like with the clear enamel.

Hope this helps!

Sweet as, good info mate cheers. Will keep this in mind if I ever try this!

[Russ.]

Sweet as, good info mate cheers. Will keep this in mind if I ever try this!

Easy when you know how hey.

[Russ.]

Just bought these.
Stahlwille Open Box 13 Spanners, 5.5mm - 24mm
Best quality German spanners a man could buy.
http://toolsworld.com.au/images/items/SW00224/96830164_13-17_sw00224.jpg
So happy with them.

[curtis265]

You've got quite a serious rash there! You're also making me want to silver up my calipers too..

Do like ur rocket cover russ.

[Jasemas]

Looking really good mate
Did you take off your calipers to paint?
or just did them while they were on?
Really want to do my rocker cover too now :P

[manolii]

Looking really good mate
Did you take off your calipers to paint?
or just did them while they were on?
Really want to do my rocker cover too now :P

You dont have to take them off you can just cover the discs and surrounding areas but its easier if u do take them off

[GU357]

Looking really good mate
Did you take off your calipers to paint?
or just did them while they were on?
Really want to do my rocker cover too now :P

yours comes silver already

[curtis265]

paint with paintbrush

[EKVTIR-T]

a nice customly painted rocket cover really freshens up the engine room :thumbsup:

http://www.preludeonline.com/attachments/f74/353d1209336170-93-jdm-h22-prelude-sale-very-clean-081807_13481.jpg

[Russ.]

You've got quite a serious rash there! You're also making me want to silver up my calipers too..

Do like ur rocket cover russ.
Yeah, the gutter rash is pretty bad... its a shame.


Looking really good mate
Did you take off your calipers to paint?
or just did them while they were on?
Really want to do my rocker cover too now :P
Just sprayed them while they were on,
and as Manolii said, I just masked up all the areas that I didn't want paint on.

[manolii]

Painted my brake calipers today, the red that was on there starting to flake and peel, so I hit them with some Silver enamel.
http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/543147_10151337977412140_375587133_n.jpg

Do another DIY to fix the rims

[Jasemas]

yours comes silver already
Nahh bro mine are brown :P
Doesnt match the colour theme haha

[Russ.]

Do another DIY to fix the rims

Might have to look it up.
Body filler then repaint?

[curtis265]

Might have to look it up.
Body filler then repaint?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDfnui1M4OE

[EKVTIR-T]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDfnui1M4OE
GOOD post mate

beat me to it,was gonna link same vid


nice work and detail.

[curtis265]

GOOD post mate

beat me to it,was gonna link same vid


nice work and detail.

i KNEW you would post it so i made sure i got in there lol

i win :D

[EKVTIR-T]

i KNEW you would post it so i made sure i got in there lol

i win :D
http://i1.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/000/854/vader_NOOOO.jpg

[Russ.]

Mighty Car Mods is awesome.
I love their work.
Thanks for that

[ctx]

Any updates on the lude mate?

[Russ.]

Any updates on the lude mate?

Nothing crazy so far... just a polish here and there.
Still waiting on a quote for the bonnet to be wrapped.

[Russ.]

Here's my latest photo. Im liking it!
http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/547853_10151432300687140_1621267339_n.jpg

[Russ.]

Looking for some advice...
Im getting around to having my bonnet sprayed, just wanting to know what colour?

Seeing as though I've already wrapped the boot in the cf vinyl, Im wondering if I should get the bonnet done in matte black.
Or should I get it done in gloss black, as it doesn't mark quite as easily?

Dunno...

[ctx]

If you've got the opportunity to respray it, why not colour match it to the rest of the car? Unless you want that black bonnet look I mean. Personally I would colour match the car if I had the opportunity to get it properly resprayed.

[Russ.]

If you've got the opportunity to respray it, why not colour match it to the rest of the car? Unless you want that black bonnet look I mean. Personally I would colour match the car if I had the opportunity to get it properly resprayed.

Yeah, I thought the same thing. Might just do that actually.

[curtis265]

I'm for colour matching too. In fact i'd probably get the boot sprayeed too

[Vvvtec]

Here's my latest photo. Im liking it!
http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/547853_10151432300687140_1621267339_n.jpg

Offset plate.

How big's your turbo?

[Russ.]

I'm for colour matching too. In fact i'd probably get the boot sprayeed too

I thought that as well. Wouldnt be a bad idea...

[Russ.]

http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/454_10151509055612140_2040308055_n.jpg
Just another photo of my 4th Gen.
You can't really tell, but I actually resprayed the side skirts in matte black. Photos just dont do it justice.

Cheers,
Russ.

[Russ.]

Just bought a new rear muffler for the 'lude.
http://d3d71ba2asa5oz.cloudfront.net/52000570/images/sos_mufflertwinblack1501815_1.jpg
http://d3d71ba2asa5oz.cloudfront.net/52000152/images/tube1501815_3.jpg
3" tips, with a 2.25" inlet. High flow design. Should be neat!

[Russ.]

Just found a BB1 Lude with a DTM style muffler on it!
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/2878/441/7192720019_large.jpg
Looks good!

[curtis265]

doing an axle back or catback?

[Russ.]

doing an axle back or catback?
It already has X force headers and downpipe running to a high flowing cat converter, mated to a 2.25" mandrel bent mild steel system, so I'll just be adding the muffler.

[Russ.]

Installed the new muffler.
Rather happy with the result.
http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/217365_10151614320497140_994318562_n.jpg

[ctx]

Did you smoke your taillights mate?

[Russ.]

Changed the oil and filter in the Chonda today
I put some Nulon trade strength oil flush through it and whacked 5 litres Valvoline SynPower 15W-40 in. With that, I also added a litre of Lucas Oils oil stabiliser in it, so now it should (hopefully) not chew up as much oil as it did beforehand.

Wish me luck...

Cheers,
Russ.

[curtis265]

I wish you lick

kind regards,
sean

[Vvvtec]

Did you actually put 6L of fluid into your motor? lol

[RenzokukenJ]

jesus christ

dude 6l not enough, gotta fill it up to the cap

[axispower]

Off topic:

Is there a "post your prelude" type thread anywhere?

[Russ.]

Did you actually put 6L of fluid into your motor? lol

There abouts, only 500mL over.
No real harm will come of it

[RenzokukenJ]

Off topic:

Is there a "post your prelude" type thread anywhere?

i think there was one in the prelude section, but i dont think its very active man

theres prelude australia forum which has a thread for prelude porn for every generation though if thats what your after?

[RenzokukenJ]

There abouts, only 500mL over.
No real harm will come of it

its how you paint your drive way black with oil

[axispower]

i think there was one in the prelude section, but i dont think its very active man

theres prelude australia forum which has a thread for prelude porn for every generation though if thats what your after?

hmm nah just wanted to have a scroll through preludes on here while at work. im that bored.

any pics of yours?

[RenzokukenJ]

hmm nah just wanted to have a scroll through preludes on here while at work. im that bored.

any pics of yours?

hah only got a few floating around mun

http://imageshack.us/a/img441/8332/img7912copy.jpg

http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/71698_434029270010779_1768087344_n.jpg

only ones i know of around hey

otherwise check this one out..

quite old though lmao

http://www.preludeaustralia.com/forum/showthread.php?25339-5th-Gen-Porn-Thread-PICS-only-NO-Replies-NO-comments!!!!

[lolmclol]

hah only got a few floating around mun

[IMG]http://imageshack.us/a/img441/8332/img7912copy.jpg[/IG]

[IMG]http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/71698_434029270010779_1768087344_n.jpg[/IG]

only ones i know of around hey

otherwise check this one out..

quite old though lmao

http://www.preludeaustralia.com/forum/showthread.php?25339-5th-Gen-Porn-Thread-PICS-only-NO-Replies-NO-comments!!!!



http://actuallyamdolan.com/toons/dolandolan.jpg runzo pls

[RenzokukenJ]

http://actuallyamdolan.com/toons/dolandolan.jpg runzo pls

m8 dolan style poolude goot wun nom sayin

[lolmclol]

m8 dolan style poolude goot wun nom sayin

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/customavatars/avatar32262_20.gif

[axispower]

thats noice. did u debadge the rear?

[RenzokukenJ]

thats noice. did u debadge the rear?

cheers mun

Nah, we just did a little play around with that picture, still has the honda badge, but i have debadged the prelude letters and replaced them with RENZO, so i know its my car..

trust me, heaps of white preludes in perth, another reason for the blue rims lmao

[RenzokukenJ]

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/customavatars/avatar32262_20.gif

hahahahhahahaha

omfg!!

[lolmclol]

hahahahhahahaha

omfg!!

hahahahahwin

[axispower]

I see I see. Well gjdm.

[RenzokukenJ]

I see I see. Well gjdm.

http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/customavatars/avatar37219_7.gif

[curtis265]

there's a post nice preludes thread

but not post yours