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Farkk me, that intake is awesome!
New bonnet is fitted up.
Now it needs to be wrapped.
http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...45590773_n.jpg
always had a soft spot for 4th gen prayludes
inb4GeyludeLove
was it rusting underneath already or previous damage?
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.
Thanks man <3Quote:
Originally Posted by EKVTIR-T
It's the best type of love!Quote:
Originally Posted by GU357
Yeah the bloke before me had something happen where it took off the paint in the spot above the Honda badge.Quote:
Originally Posted by fillit
I think it would look pretty tidy, maybe if I spray the "DOHC VTEC" in black or something.Quote:
Originally Posted by RussBurger
I'm liking the new look.
Getting there.
http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...22362564_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.
http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...47292222_n.jpg
Still need to align the bonnet properly.
Hopefully my vinyl comes soon. :P
Cheers guys!
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by GU357
Luckily this bonnet doesn't have a clear coat.
Got any pictures of your vinyl?
nah i threw it out, i might of taken a picture of it somewhere, decided to just do a paint job ahaha,
It's not for everyone ayeQuote:
Originally Posted by GU357
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 againQuote:
Originally Posted by Russ.
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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eBay sells the 4 cans of matte white for $107.50 delivered.Quote:
Originally Posted by ctx
I'm still undecided to whether I want to do them or not.
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?Quote:
Originally Posted by GU357
hmmm.
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!
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.
I think I know what you're referring to. It's this, but with a slight bit more shine, right?Quote:
Originally Posted by Russ.
http://www.cpforyou.com/pictures/hon...e-cover-01.jpg
http://www.cpforyou.com/pictures/hon...e-cover-02.jpg
That looks exactly what I want to do.Quote:
Originally Posted by ctx
looks good might do mine like this.
I just need to find the right paint and prep materials.
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/hphoto...95359711_n.jpg
Is now like this:
http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...41716319_n.jpg
I'll get an on car shot soon.
Im happy with the result over all.
http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...81132867_n.jpg
Rocker cover on the car.
Real happy
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by GU357
Hey that turned out real nice!
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Thank you sir.Quote:
Originally Posted by ctx
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!
Use a heat gun to mould the vinyl. if there are bubbles use a pin to poke a small air hole in it.Quote:
Originally Posted by GU357
That's the technique they used when I had mine done professionally.
Yeah, that's the easiest method.Quote:
Originally Posted by fillit
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/190750831...=p5197.c0.m619
Cheers!
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by 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/hphoto...75587133_n.jpg
I didn't realise the gutter rash was so bad on the wheels...
Previous owner, I swear.
Looks far better, what kind of prep work do you have to do before painting calipers?Quote:
Originally Posted by Russ.
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Thanks man.Quote:
Originally Posted by ctx
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!Quote:
Originally Posted by Russ.
Easy when you know how hey.Quote:
Originally Posted by ctx
Just bought these.
Stahlwille Open Box 13 Spanners, 5.5mm - 24mm
Best quality German spanners a man could buy.
http://toolsworld.com.au/images/item...17_sw00224.jpg
So happy with them.
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.
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 offQuote:
Originally Posted by Jasemas
yours comes silver alreadyQuote:
Originally Posted by Jasemas
paint with paintbrush
a nice customly painted rocket cover really freshens up the engine room :thumbsup:
http://www.preludeonline.com/attachm...1807_13481.jpg
Yeah, the gutter rash is pretty bad... its a shame.Quote:
Originally Posted by curtis265
Just sprayed them while they were on,Quote:
Originally Posted by Jasemas
and as Manolii said, I just masked up all the areas that I didn't want paint on.
Do another DIY to fix the rimsQuote:
Originally Posted by Russ.
Nahh bro mine are brown :PQuote:
Originally Posted by GU357
Doesnt match the colour theme haha
Might have to look it up.Quote:
Originally Posted by manolii
Body filler then repaint?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDfnui1M4OEQuote:
Originally Posted by Russ.
GOOD post mateQuote:
Originally Posted by curtis265
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 lolQuote:
Originally Posted by EKVTIR-T
i win :D
http://i1.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/...ader_NOOOO.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by curtis265
Mighty Car Mods is awesome.
I love their work.
Thanks for that
Any updates on the lude mate?
Nothing crazy so far... just a polish here and there.Quote:
Originally Posted by ctx
Still waiting on a quote for the bonnet to be wrapped.
Here's my latest photo. Im liking it!
http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...21267339_n.jpg
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...
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by ctx
I'm for colour matching too. In fact i'd probably get the boot sprayeed too
Offset plate.Quote:
Originally Posted by Russ.
How big's your turbo?
I thought that as well. Wouldnt be a bad idea...Quote:
Originally Posted by curtis265
http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...40308055_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.
Just bought a new rear muffler for the 'lude.
http://d3d71ba2asa5oz.cloudfront.net...k1501815_1.jpg
http://d3d71ba2asa5oz.cloudfront.net...e1501815_3.jpg
3" tips, with a 2.25" inlet. High flow design. Should be neat!
Just found a BB1 Lude with a DTM style muffler on it!
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_...0019_large.jpg
Looks good!
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by curtis265
Installed the new muffler.
Rather happy with the result.
http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...94318562_n.jpg
Did you smoke your taillights mate?
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.
I wish you lick
kind regards,
sean
Did you actually put 6L of fluid into your motor? lol
jesus christ
dude 6l not enough, gotta fill it up to the cap
Off topic:
Is there a "post your prelude" type thread anywhere?