My DC5 Build

You guys don't have winter season like I do... I can only drive my car several months of the year... while my car is down I always do something crazy.... I decided I would share my build with you all. I know some of you know my ride. For the rest here is my last setup:

Here is a list of my current modifications:
Engine
07 K24A2 swap
JDM Type-R Valve cover
SeenIt Spark Plug Cover
JDM Type-R Oil Dipstick
ChaseBays Wiring Harness CM1
Hondata K-pro
Jackson Racing Supercharger
3.2" Blower Pulley
09 Honda Accord Crank Pulley
Noribilt Aftercooler Core
Bosch Aftercooler Pump
Hybrid Racing 70mm Throttle Body
Hybrid Racing Fuel Rail
Hybrid Racing Slim Oil Cap
Hybrid Racing Silicone Radiator Hoses
Hybrid Racing Shift Cables
Marshal Fuel Pressure Gauge
R.C. Engineering 750cc Injectors
Aeromotive Inline Fuel Filter
Walboro 255lb Fuel Pump
AEM Fuel Pressure Regulator
Avid 75A Motor Mounts
Energy Suspension front mount insert
Hasport Intake Manifold Adapter
P2R Throttle Body Spacer
D.C. Race Header Modified for k24
Greddy Evo II Catback
Greddy Radiator Cap
Mugen Replica upper strut bar
Honda Civc Non ABS Prop Valve
Honda Civic SI Electronic Power Steering
Fuse Box Relocated
Battery Relocated
K&N Breather Filter 62-1560
ABS Delete
Spaz Braided Brake Lines
Spaz Intake
JDM Driver Badge Reservoir Covers


Transmission
4.0 Final Drive
Quaife LSD
Competition Stage 4 Six Puck Clutch
Competition Ultra-lite Flywheel
TSX 6th Gear Set
Cryo Treated Gears
Spaz Braided Clutch Line

Exterior
JDM Type-R Honda Front/Rear Emblems
JDM Type-R Integra Badge
JDM Type-R Tail Lights
JDM Type-R Clear Sidemarkers
JDM Type-R Yellow Fog Lights
JDM Type-S Front/Rear Badge
JDM Honda Wiper Delete Plug
A-Spec Full Kit
Top One Front Splitter with Rods
PasswordJDM Front Tow Hook
Weathertech Window Visors
Rear Window Visor
15% window tint all around
6000k HID
RetroSolution Reverse LED bulbs
Buddy Club N+ Coilovers
Buddy Club Race Lugnuts
17x9" +25 WedsSport TC105Ns
235/40 Azenis RT615 Tires
StopTech Touring Big Brake Calipers
Power Slot Slotted Rotors front/rear
CRSX Red Braided Brake Lines
Skunk2 Rear Camber Kit
Rolled Fenders in Rear
Pulled Fenders in Front
Progress Sway Bar
Skunk2 Clear LCAs
Red Beaks Bar

Interior
JDM Type-R MOMO Steering Wheel
JDM Type-R Red Recaro Seats
JDM Type-R Rear Seats
JDM Type-R Pedals
JDM Type-R Dead Rest
JDM Type-R Center Console
JDM Type-R E-Brake Handle
JDM Type-R Shift Boot
JDM Type-R Red Door Panels
JDM Type-R Red Carpet
JDM Type-R Push Button Start
JDM Type-R Road Flare and Bracket
JDM Type-R Coin Pocket
JDM Type-S Door Sills
JDM CTR Honda Key Conversion
AUDM Type-S Gauge Cluster
Honda Civic SI Hazard button
Honda Fit turn signal/Fog Light switch
Mugen Red Rear View Mirror Cover
Pioneer Avic D3 Touch Screen Navi
International Double Din Dash Kit
Blox Neo Shift Knob
P-Spec Tuning Short Throw Shifter
Autometer Boost Gauge
Megan C-Pillar Bar
Mugen Replica Mid Bar
Rear Upper Strut bar
Cusco B-Pillar Bars
NRG Blue Harness Bar
G-Force Pro Series 6pt Harness



When I first picked up my RSX-S pictures

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6091/...1272ac40_o.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6109/...09b4d8d4_o.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6117/...5ca871cf_o.jpg

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http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6046/...7d0b889d_o.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6236/...bcea61e2_o.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6035/...5b76269f_o.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6059/...aec62831_o.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6220/...b5a38204_o.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6040/...ca7bc6de_o.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6039/...9de66543_o.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6045/...318449d4_o.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6239/...6efb4b21_o.jpg

Well I will start updating my new build... special thanks to PhilipR for all his help so far!

I will just post pictures in order!

Start by removing bumpers
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-03204715.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-03204728.jpg

Then removed some more parts lol like the engine! haha
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-04001849.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-04001815.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-04001901.jpg

from there I started working on removing everything... started with:
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-06181016.jpg

then
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-09174006.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-09185628.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-09174006.jpg

kept stripping.. now fenders and more lines etc.
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-16222232.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-16222251.jpg


started a good collection of parts lying around lol
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-16222302.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-09185615.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-09185557.jpg


Now for the fun!!! Time to start welding!
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-17170059.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-17212132.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-17212237.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-17212146.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-17212156.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-17212220.jpg


this is as far as I've gotten... I'm just started to grind down all of the welds.

how come you've gone with this bro?
Will look great when it's done though...

If possible bud chuck me a PM, needa ask a huge favour of ya :)

Keep the good work up!

Oh wow... must... do bay shave and wire tuck...

got my new ion fog lights in. They are the ionized onees

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-22165340.jpg

Damn facelift looks sweet.

ok more build update!

Spent the day with my buddy Phil again and we went to town. Grinding and cutting and removing the seam sealer and even teased ourselves a little by trying some hardener.

Before:
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-30171818.jpg

After:
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-30174741.jpg

this stuffs a pain in the ass
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-30192654.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-30174754.jpg

Started grinding down some of the welds...
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-30171459.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-30203250.jpg


and for fun tried out some hardener
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-30195802.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-30195709.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-30201904.jpg

Ah bro! Looks like a lot of fun :) Waiting for more updates!

Rocking setup you have going there mate. Shame to see the old dc5 be stripped down from its prime but it's to make way for newer and better things

nothing crazy but spent a couple of hours grinding again tonight... oh the joys.....

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-04220311.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-04220252.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-04220303.jpg

I know I have lots to go and some or sloppy as i got bored... but friday I will continue...


I also removed more seam sealer
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-04220156.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-04220216.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-04220231.jpg

nooiiiiccceeeeee

Ah yes, winter.. When all the big boys are locked up and trashy dailies are out. Sweet car, looking forward to seeing more!

looks like an absolute beast of a build

So my buddy Phillip came down and we went to town on the bay last night. As I said we focused on filling the bigger holes.

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-06172702.jpg

cleaning metal to weld up
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-06173327.jpg

Testing fit
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-06173428.jpg

Tac in place
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-06173453.jpg

Weld
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-06173522.jpg

and walla
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-06173739.jpg

same thing with the old brake line holes
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-06175255.jpg

but placed the metal in the back side
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-06175130.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-06175157.jpg


The ultimate hole filled.....
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-06182124.jpg

traced out our pattern
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-06182342.jpg

cut it out
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-06182143.jpg

start welding it in
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-06194359.jpg


then started sanding it down
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-07010702.jpg


Then Phillip started some filler
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-06225353.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-06212054.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-07000828.jpg


also started welding and smoothing the motor mount
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-06220604.jpg


Not going to work on it tonight... but I'll keep cleaning up tomorrow

Ok spent another four hours in the garage today working on this bay...


used a wire brush to clean up some of the back firewall
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-08194307.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-08194321.jpg


and here are my main two tools for grinding
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-08161707.jpg

So I cleaned up some of the new fill plugs

before:
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-08161656.jpg

after:
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-08170813.jpg


before:
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-08170900.jpg

after:
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-08173006.jpg

(we will fill in the middle)


and here is my bay as it sits currently
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-08185948.jpg

So we decided that it would be better to weld everything verses weld some and mud some... so I spent the first part of the night trying to remove all the filler we had previously laid

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-14164806.jpg


then cleaned so we could weld
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-14164737.jpg



had a lot of troubles with the welder. I had to go get a new tank of gas an then had to go get new rod as I ran out of both... then we couldn't get the welder adjusted correctly at first so it was welding like crap. We eventually got everything smoothed out and it started welding smoother

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-14172541.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-14171245.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-14200839.jpg

spent hours grinding lol
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-14212832.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-14212819.jpg


I know it looks rough... my back was hurting

and then welded up the other side after I cleaned out the filler

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-14212755.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-14212805.jpg

as she sits
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-14212850.jpg

So I spent around 5 hours today working on the damn car... man this is a lot of work... and I feel like I haven't even made a dent in it!

so here was where I started
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-15123825.jpg

pain in the ass and no where done
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-15142949.jpg

started griding and didn't like how it was looking
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-15123835.jpg

so I, yes I, rewelded it.
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-15162704.jpg

also rewelded the bottom of this section
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-15163044.jpg


and added more filler to the side
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-15163121.jpg


then started focusing on the other side
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-15143054.jpg


grinded down
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-15163222.jpg

started the sides
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-15143107.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-15163211.jpg


and spent a lot of time here
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-15143117.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-15163135.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-15163144.jpg


hard to tell but it's looking great IMO. Some filler will clean it up alot and smooth it out great!

cant wait till this is done... looks good

Looks fantastic dude, keep it up!
May i ask, the purpose of re-welding, what do you achieve exactly?
I understand the grinding it down so you can smooth it upon so you get a smooth finish but is the welding for structural integrity? or so you can achieve a 'shaved' engine bay?

Thanks bro :)

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Originally Posted by WATAJK

Looks fantastic dude, keep it up!
May i ask, the purpose of re-welding, what do you achieve exactly?
I understand the grinding it down so you can smooth it upon so you get a smooth finish but is the welding for structural integrity? or so you can achieve a 'shaved' engine bay?

Thanks bro :)

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The welding has several purposes. One is strength. Like on the strut towers and around the motor mounts. It adds extra strength to the factory pinch weldings.
The second purpose is to help add material so I can grind and smooth out the bay. This will also allow me to use less filler which has a tendency to crack.

So I took a break from the bay today and focused on my engine. I just wanted to seperate it from the trans and get it on a stand. I will start working on it from here now


So here is what I started with:
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-22135838.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-22135901.jpg



Then I started pulling off the supercharger, harness and misc
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-22143124.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-22143136.jpg



and to be safe started boxing up all my parts lying around
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-22145748.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-22145808.jpg



Busted the engine hoist back out
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-22151537.jpg


lifted her up so I could take the trans off
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-22151952.jpg


then pulled the trans off
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-22154459.jpg


threw it up on the stand
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-22163127.jpg


and done
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-22163149.jpg

So started pulling out my interior too....

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-04185313.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-04185335.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-04190827.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-04190817.jpg

pull out the backs next
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-04192357.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-04195430.jpg


poor car lol
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-04195352.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-04202446.jpg



Here are all of my bars lol
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-04205935.jpg

redid my FPR again today while I'm finished up welding.

So I made a template
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-27170054.jpg

cut it out
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-27170349.jpg

smoothed it out
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-27171631.jpg

drilled the holes
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-27172036.jpg

test it out
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-27172557.jpg


bolted it where I'm running it
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-27172839.jpg


welded it quick
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-27173335.jpg

and sanded it down
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-27175157.jpg


I'll clean it up more later when I get to this side. Phillip went to town starting the driver side and I must say HOT DAMN

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-28161318.jpg


it is so smooth and gonna look sick
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...1-28161337.jpg

Very nice build you got mate :)

Coming along really really good mate, keep it up.
How'd you go with that PM i sent you awhile back regarding TopOne?

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Originally Posted by WATAJK

Coming along really really good mate, keep it up.
How'd you go with that PM i sent you awhile back regarding TopOne?

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They finally wrote me back about my sticker. PM me exactly what you want and I'll see what kind of magic I can pull since they finally wrote me back after me writing them three times

that is one nice ride and build you have type-Spaz! sexy much!! xD!

Impressive mate, love it

Spent four hours in the emergency room last night. Went to the hospital around 10 and didn't get home till 2:15am this morning.... couple xrays, some shots and lots of pain.

They say I have Pleuritis. It's in inflammation of the pleura. Thats the tissue around the lungs I guess? I can't breathe in deep or turn my body or its hurts and feels like a sharp pain as if I had a broken rib.


But that didn't stop me from being a car nut! I came home at 2:15am and at 8am I was up and in the garage working on the car.. luckily they gave me some shots to relieve the pain

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-11153621.jpg

notice my sweet medical bracelet lol
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-11105637.jpg


haha anyways
Phil cam down again and we kept on moving along
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-11105617.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-11143222.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-11143158.jpg


I started cleaning out this crap. I'm going to weld it closed this week
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-11112425.jpg


and then I started filling in the dimples on the firewall
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-11153728.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-11153911.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-11153919.jpg


damn theres a lot of random dimples
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-11154340.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-11155204.jpg



and I also started sanding off the paint to start work on the passenger side
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-11143135.jpg


like a giant green booger lol Waiting to dry so we can sand it down
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-11112411.jpg

looks great mate, hope everything went okay at the hospital.
I was going say get better soon but u look fine if your working on the dc5 lol
Btw, i sent u a pm bud :)

Definitely feeling the pain today as the shots wore off..... so I'm not even leaving the bed today.

Really nice car, keep up the great work ;)

So much work to shave a bay but it'll be worth it!

Making decent progress. Gonna spend all day today in the garage....


Got the main corner filled pretty good
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-25184355.jpg


the back firewall is coming along nicely

first coat:
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-25184402.jpg

last coat:
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-25214829.jpg

and I need to keep working on the driver side
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-25184411.jpg



While waiting for that to try I took apart an engine :coffee:
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-25223533.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-25223509.jpg

Spent 6 hours in the garage today................. my fingers tried to commit suicide to get out of sanding

Anyways here is some of the firewall
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-26130112.jpg

and then I did some more filling to smooth it more
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-26142748.jpg


I think the back wall is going to turn out good. And the corner is a bitch but looking good
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-26130119.jpg



Spent a lot of time on the driver side today
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-26134403.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-26130147.jpg

and more fill/sanding
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-26142740.jpg

finally almost done
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-26173251.jpg


did some filling on the passenger side strut tower
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-26130129.jpg

also worked in this bitch of a corner
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-26134353.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-26173300.jpg


and finally some other misc parts
http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-26142800.jpg

http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/a...2-26142808.jpg

You good sir are an EPIC DIY. Kudos.