prNonVTEC4u's '01 CL-S Intro/Build Thread (pic heavy!)
 

what's up acurazine! been lurking for quite some time and finally motivated myself to say hi! Located in South Florida, I've been in the car scene for quite a handful of years, starting with a CB Accord, then on to a CD Accord, and now my current. Previous build:
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8354/...cd0a1fc1_o.jpg20121209_093220 copy by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr

Car's an auto '01 Cl-S, and since purchase (2mo or so), it's gone through some MAJOR changes! Upon the start of changes, some delightful discoveries were made. Car came equipped with Eibach lowering springs, Bilstein struts, and SPC adj. camber kits front and rear! :thumbsup: Hope you all enjoy this build thread! Criticism welcome.

When purchased:
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5114/...3365e0aa_b.jpgUntitled by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr

Not long after, after many times telling myself, "not doing anything for a long time... need a break from the car scene", ran across a good deal on some wheels! lol Here they are, Weds Kranze Cerberus I 19x9, 19x10 +28:
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5237/...8c942111_b.jpgUntitled by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr

Left wheel was condition when purchased (prev. owner PLASTIDIPPED legit, 3-piece JDM wheel... :facepalm: ), right is after some elbow-grease :smile: Here's the final product:
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5525/...e945787b_b.jpgUntitled by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr

Couldn't be happier with the outcome! Then came the test fitting... not so smooth when simply bolted on, lol
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2925/...25a5d822_b.jpgUntitled by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7457/...a2349864_b.jpgUntitled by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7426/...211088f4_b.jpgUntitled by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
Hokey Pokey! lol

With planned rubbing, fenders were then rolled, and 215/35 and 225/35 were stretched over the wheels. After seeing the ride height with the current suspension... It was time for a change once more! Went with a cost-effective route and purchased some Megan EZ Streets :smile: Will say they do ride nice, and coming from FF Type IIs previously, I do prefer them (no pic :frown:).

Here's some after shots of the install, and beginning shots of the next stage of the car:
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5481/...27f599ea_b.jpgUntitled by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7336/...5824bef2_b.jpgUntitled by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr

Continued next post \/

As noted I'm sure, the next stage is pretty obvious :tongue: Good friend of mine, also a member here (SavClaude), decided to tackle the next thing that bothered me about the car... the color! Never have been a fan of Silver. On my previous build (CD accord) I had gone with a pearl white, but always had in mind a color change. Unfortunately circumstances presented themselves (car was stolen/stripped :whyme: )and never executed the color I had in mind. With this car... We did it! Here's the journey:
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2907/...6ebe85e3_b.jpgUntitled by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7351/...317ae246_b.jpgUntitled by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5316/...4e3483f9_b.jpgUntitled by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7382/...a9b4a562_b.jpgUntitled by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2918/...dd93ef03_b.jpgUntitled by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2898/...d98aed70_b.jpgUntitled by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7332/...cb8e5ce5_b.jpgUntitled by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7395/...8b5e8868_b.jpgUntitled by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7456/...8d0ef512_b.jpgUntitled by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7376/...261b4bd6_b.jpgUntitled by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr

:thumbsup:

Continued next post \/

After a very long night... Assembly time was finally here! Here's the only assembly pics taken:
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7354/...03767a85_b.jpgUntitled by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5491/...6363b2e2_b.jpgUntitled by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr

And now... the final outcome! Still ecstatic from the results!
(warning, for some photo "whoring" ahead :tongue: lol)
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7458/...61d3467d_b.jpgUntitled by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7327/...3eff0e92_b.jpgUntitled by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7434/...3ff27b19_b.jpgUntitled by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2904/...cd92c5db_b.jpgUntitled by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2938/...ea33f6a6_b.jpgUntitled by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5491/...e2b6e384_b.jpgUntitled by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr

and a sneak-peek into what's next :devilgrin:...
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7370/...d8e27a74_o.pngUntitled by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr


Enjoy!! :wave:

Love the color and the amount of work you put into her!! awesome job, man!
the only thing that bothers is me is the front is tooo low! lol

:wave:

Luv it!

Have you considered a lip kit? That ass shot is money!

lol. funny you say that, cause only change since these pics was the front was raised a hair to match the rear, lol

Thanks

Thanks! I have, but unfortunately not many options. Also, doesn't help the route i want to go is apparently hard to attain. 99-01 TL-s front lip, Type S sides/rear. Sides/rear are no biggie, but no luck on that front lip...

Suggestions are welcome. Fairly new to this and don't exactly know many options, lol

Yeah, I know what you mean... couldn't find an OEM kit anywhere. I ended up getting the 02-03 ebay kit which wasn't too bad surprisingly.

Color looks nice!

It was about time you made an intro man. I can't wait to see the new lips install, this thing will soon be in the spray booth again lol

What a beauty! :drool:

Very nicely done :thumbsup:

same here!

thanks!

car'll be back under the knife within the next couple of weeks once more... go big or go home! :thumbsup:

:popcorn:

nicely done! my first car was a 1995 bordeaux red pearl accord (similar color to your new paint)

are you going to have to change your inner barrel to compensate for the larger outers?

nope... keeping same barrels :tomato:

Little update:
Originally, lips were assumed to be 2" and 2.5". Came to find out they're actually 2.5" and 3". This set back the desired sizes... so new plan.

4.5" fronts, 5" rears :mizouse:

stay tuned for pix/updates :)

Fronts are in :D Enjoy some polished goodness!
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3798/...4025c9cd_b.jpg20140524_000449 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5040/...bf4cf135_b.jpg20140524_000533 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
Still awaiting rears.

And current daily look, lol (filthy thing hasn't been washed in quite some time)
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5483/...7f8c28d3_b.jpg20140522_172352 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr

Progress :) :
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5032/...dd1d76fb_b.jpg20140525_162839 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr

Old vs new
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3709/...051732c2_b.jpg20140525_162906 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3818/...cf97afdc_b.jpg20140525_171129 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2932/...44a87503_b.jpg20140525_171243 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr

And all sealed up! Not bad for a first timer :P lol
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3818/...509dbcbe_b.jpg20140526_082416 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2926/...9336bedc_b.jpg20140526_082447 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr

New width (front)
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2906/...f3082daa_b.jpg20140525_195630 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr

And the seal of approval! :)
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3795/...9280d771_b.jpgIMG_20140525_232716 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr

One front down. Still awaiting rear lips and one new front barrel (current was found to be cracked upon tire dismounting :( )

More progress soon! (i hope, lol)

Looking good, those are some serious lips!

:tongue: Thanks!


Disappointing update... barrel's getting drilled as of yesterday, and won't be shipped until maybe today, more than likely monday, along with the rear lips :ugh:

Once in, doin' work!

Update:

been a LOT going on, and have so many d*mn pictures, i really don't have it in me to post them all, lol. Here go some quick shots to show progress. Full set can be seen in my flickr account :):
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3901/...04bf89f1_b.jpg20140606_184936 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5544/...dbbf1d04_b.jpg20140606_192920 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3896/...e9aa5ac9_b.jpg20140606_205443 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5595/...9ef4ac08_b.jpg20140606_213134_LLS by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3870/...64e2a616_b.jpg20140607_154713 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3895/...071076a5_b.jpg20140607_200347 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2896/...61418c85_b.jpg20140607_200649 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3842/...d36d9ca8_b.jpg20140608_163654 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2923/...7482053f_b.jpg20140608_163537 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2921/...bc9c3276_b.jpg20140608_163617 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2925/...86eb22a7_b.jpg20140619_115027 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr

that wraps up the front for the most part :) Next post, rears!

Enjoy :) :
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2904/...7a4148bd_b.jpg20140611_122405 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3856/...58414cef_b.jpg20140611_234428 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2914/...4ee6597a_b.jpg20140614_135757 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3926/...bb8089cf_b.jpg20140613_172319 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2896/...ca95794c_b.jpg20140619_192147 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3850/...5a33656b_b.jpg20140619_192300 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5194/...04cf9b17_b.jpg20140619_193008 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3908/...1e9c0b70_b.jpg20140619_210444 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5512/...a75612fa_b.jpg20140627_214300 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2896/...543dafc0_b.jpg20140627_214228 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr

wish i could deliver a walk-through like in the intro, but too much going on, lol

back to it tomorrow AM!

Update please! :ninja: :smile:

Pretty big update, lots of picture, no narration. enjoy :) :
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2904/...b7003f35_b.jpg20140628_090644 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3836/...0a0f81be_b.jpg20140628_092025 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3863/...3e046f21_b.jpg20140628_092031 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3861/...61b68611_b.jpg20140628_092044 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3875/...669ff271_b.jpg20140628_113536 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5558/...31b900f7_b.jpg20140628_113543 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3886/...1d0c24ae_b.jpg20140628_124136 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2912/...4b982bab_b.jpg20140629_085911 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3896/...f80c8b88_b.jpg20140629_085923 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3919/...dee011f1_b.jpg20140629_090000 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3850/...0c434007_b.jpg20140629_085950 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5570/...83a2173f_b.jpg20140629_090008 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5570/...357b5415_b.jpg20140702_101125 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2930/...e99a6206_b.jpg20140702_101145 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2913/...11736b9b_b.jpg20140702_101207 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2936/...95744902_b.jpg20140708_065118 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3918/...1eaa0f15_b.jpg20140708_181912 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2908/...b5f9a9ca_b.jpg20140628_153703 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5564/...bfd459a6_b.jpg20140709_075343 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2931/...8c671c57_b.jpg20140709_075350 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3923/...78322309_b.jpg20140709_075408 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5563/...bdc394aa_b.jpg20140709_075515 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3894/...d247bfef_b.jpg20140709_182656 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5579/...f2614490_b.jpg20140709_182721 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3897/...5038c455_b.jpg20140709_182733 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3924/...85cc6a3c_b.jpg20140709_182740 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3857/...e597b825_b.jpg20140709_194010 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3865/...9fa6db6c_b.jpg20140709_214036_LLS by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5572/...fb0889ce_b.jpg20140710_143938 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5560/...7a5084b0_b.jpg20140710_143946 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2937/...9b8da056_b.jpg20140710_143959 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3893/...696efd7b_b.jpg20140710_144011 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2917/...04aff1e4_b.jpg20140710_144030 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3842/...1a72e9dd_b.jpg20140710_144042 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5560/...11e2d709_b.jpg20140710_171727 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3859/...f5fb371d_b.jpg20140718_185418 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr

All ready for paint!

and on to the HIGHLY anticipated moment!! Enjoy:
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3908/...939c3818_b.jpg20140719_222743 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5560/...92e22d9c_b.jpg20140719_222751 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2914/...c8b25e0e_b.jpg20140719_224845 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3893/...f3d0592d_b.jpg20140719_224857 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3870/...28bbf259_b.jpg20140719_224921 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3864/...854f634b_b.jpg20140719_225124 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2920/...ac092016_b.jpg20140719_225327 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2906/...6ede2647_b.jpg20140719_230128 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5572/...bbf2f32d_b.jpg20140719_231653 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3888/...4f15066d_b.jpg20140719_233118 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2927/...2f0cb26a_b.jpg20140719_235843 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2905/...a4d8760c_b.jpg20140719_235900 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3909/...4e98beb2_b.jpg20140719_235909 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2931/...d314c51c_b.jpg20140719_235925 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2930/...9fc845d3_b.jpg20140720_001140 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3916/...2dcfb7b5_b.jpg20140720_001146 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5593/...37844d9e_b.jpg20140720_001200 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3890/...ec54254b_b.jpg20140720_001208 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3860/...9e7f8ebb_b.jpg20140720_001518 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3916/...4782ea8c_b.jpg20140720_002747 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3868/...afe40678_b.jpg20140720_002834 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickrhttps://farm4.staticflickr.com/3853/...de895fc6_b.jpg20140720_062728 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr

Final outcome!
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2895/...898df1ce_b.jpg20140720_120305 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3863/...8a9660ea_b.jpg20140720_120258 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2910/...32c1001c_b.jpg20140720_120328 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5558/...288b057c_b.jpg20140720_120356 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3899/...eb699b02_b.jpg20140720_120423 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2909/...9d11dcc4_b.jpg20140720_120437 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3911/...aa03c1c8_b.jpg20140720_120609 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3925/...7c5a34e5_b.jpg20140720_130503 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5580/...8df91b15_b.jpg20140720_130520 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3876/...4d1c13cc_b.jpg20140720_130544 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3884/...4ae8b0fe_b.jpg20140720_130722 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr

Criticism welcome. BIG shotout to my boy Claude for outperforming himself on this one! :thumbsup:

Bonus:

Some footage of the main man Claude layin' it down! :sasmokin:

Love it Raf! Sorry I didn't tag you on yesterday's message; I was already planted on the couch lol.

We'll link up this weekend for sure! :thumbsup:

lol! no biggie. it was really a spur of the moment decision to not be stuck at home. I'm actually moving to bradenton monday next week :/...

trying to make it down to Nurotag tho!

Looks great man. Claude did an awesome paint job.


:ithinkirememberyouonflaccords:

Thank you. Claude did kill it! I was on flaccords. Haven't been on there for... months? Maybe years... LOL

Same here.

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2935/...dd40a99e_b.jpgIMG_8615.jpg by Undying Dreams, on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2919/...2ff6b9fd_b.jpgIMG_8602.jpg by Undying Dreams, on Flickr

Nice meeting you, Rafael! I'm Austin! (Black TL)

:yum:

whoah, great shots man!! It was great meeting you guys. it's unfortunate that an official first and last, but great nonetheless!

Jeremy have any shots as well?

I applaud you for your time and effort with your project, a lot of work with great results!

Got to see this after I painted it all I can say is " DAYUMmmmmm"

lookin' back at this, and realized time for some more up-to-date shots and updates :) crazy busy with work and the fam.

Since the last photos, car's been lowered another 3/4" or so, camber dialed in a bit more (3 degrees or so now), and driven the hell out of! lol I'll let the pics to the talking now.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3900/...5b42837a_b.jpgIMG_7560 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3907/...88015d12_b.jpgIMG_7553 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3889/...a5ac26fd_b.jpgIMG_7551 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3908/...5c9976de_b.jpgIMG_7618 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3918/...573c1e24_b.jpgIMG_7596 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5562/...7ec222c9_b.jpgIMG_7597 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3894/...1a1acca9_b.jpgIMG_7565 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr

And a couple pics from some coverage at a recent show the car took part of :) (Nurotag Miami):
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3872/...13284f73_b.jpgdsc3913 by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3870/...f269de35_b.jpghomecoming902 copy by prnonvtec4u, on Flickr

Enjoy and thanks for looking!!

Looks good

Great work!

Thanx! Slowly but surely, there'll be more to come :thumbsup: