jnc2000's WDP SH-AWD progression thread
03-21-2011, 06:26 PM
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jnc2000's WDP SH-AWD progression thread
Modding is a sickness. I had it on my 3G - sold it, bought a Ridgeline, and shortly found out I missed having a TL. A year later I found myself in a WDP SH-AWD TL. 
I'm starting this thread to document the progression of my TL.
The first batch of pictures are from when I brought her home on November of last year.
I'm starting this thread to document the progression of my TL.
The first batch of pictures are from when I brought her home on November of last year.
03-21-2011, 06:33 PM
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For my winter tires, I opted for the Alpin PA3's - Never regretted them one second this winter. Until something better comes out these will be my number one recommended tires for my style of driving (mostly highway) with snow and ice.
https://acurazine.com/forums/4g-tl-tires-wheels-suspension-298/micheline-alpine-pa3-sh-awd-quick-review-799766/
https://acurazine.com/forums/4g-tl-tires-wheels-suspension-298/micheline-alpine-pa3-sh-awd-quick-review-799766/
03-21-2011, 06:58 PM
#4
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Next up a proven mod on the 3rd gens I oped to have some work done on the intake runners
Part of my purchase was to have the dealer install the skirts... here are some pictures from around the first of the year.
Part of my purchase was to have the dealer install the skirts... here are some pictures from around the first of the year.
03-21-2011, 07:11 PM
#7
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Then the deadening starts...
For the full photo gallery go here and view all the pictures:
http://jczechphotography.com/Cars/20...12398293_BLYhw
First the naked door panel
Two coats of eDead 80 were applied on the outer door skin.
V4 applied to on top of the two coats of eDead 80 on the passenger side
Driver-side same two coats of eDead 80...
Rear driver-side with two coats of eDead 80
V4 applied to the rear driver-side door
Rear driver-side all sealed up
Rear passenger-side door after two coats of eDead 80 and starting with the v4
Rear passenger door sealed with eDead 80
I didn't take detailed pictures of every door and every step along the way, but rest assured every door was done the same way. Two coats of 80 on the outer skin topped with V4 then sealed with 80.
Here are picture of a door panel --- all of them were deadened with 80 and strategic placement of V4 where there might be plastic on plastic rubbing, or where I wanted to block of large areas.
The rear shelf got a treatment of V3 liquid, topped with eDead 80.
The trunk floor.
Strategic placement of piece of V4, couple coats of 80 top off the rear shelf to help mass load and help reverberations.
For the full photo gallery go here and view all the pictures:
http://jczechphotography.com/Cars/20...12398293_BLYhw
First the naked door panel
Two coats of eDead 80 were applied on the outer door skin.
V4 applied to on top of the two coats of eDead 80 on the passenger side
Driver-side same two coats of eDead 80...
Rear driver-side with two coats of eDead 80
V4 applied to the rear driver-side door
Rear driver-side all sealed up
Rear passenger-side door after two coats of eDead 80 and starting with the v4
Rear passenger door sealed with eDead 80
I didn't take detailed pictures of every door and every step along the way, but rest assured every door was done the same way. Two coats of 80 on the outer skin topped with V4 then sealed with 80.
Here are picture of a door panel --- all of them were deadened with 80 and strategic placement of V4 where there might be plastic on plastic rubbing, or where I wanted to block of large areas.
The rear shelf got a treatment of V3 liquid, topped with eDead 80.
The trunk floor.
Strategic placement of piece of V4, couple coats of 80 top off the rear shelf to help mass load and help reverberations.
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03-21-2011, 07:41 PM
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TEIN SS arrived last week... 
Got put on this past weekend
Oh, did I mention EDFC
Only managed to get a couple pictures during the install. Our hands were entirely too dirty to use a camera. Never mind the whole process was so involved I didn't even want to think about taking pictures, I just wanted to complete it.
A rear EDFC motor
The install was a PITA - but well worth it in the end. Started another thread to keep the technical questions in the proper forum.
The following pictures are pre-alignment. They're post Huper Optik ESC 35 as well. I'm very happy with this tint, and can't recommend Huper Optik enough.
These are the OEM 18's with my winters. Note.. these 18's are an offset of +55
Got put on this past weekend
Oh, did I mention EDFC
Only managed to get a couple pictures during the install. Our hands were entirely too dirty to use a camera. Never mind the whole process was so involved I didn't even want to think about taking pictures, I just wanted to complete it.
A rear EDFC motor
The install was a PITA - but well worth it in the end. Started another thread to keep the technical questions in the proper forum.
The following pictures are pre-alignment. They're post Huper Optik ESC 35 as well. I'm very happy with this tint, and can't recommend Huper Optik enough.
These are the OEM 18's with my winters. Note.. these 18's are an offset of +55
03-21-2011, 07:57 PM
#12
Three Wheelin'
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Rockstar, yes, it does make a drastic difference. I can't say state how happy I am with this drop. Night and day difference.
VQ, it's noticeably quieter. The biggest difference though is in the SQ of the OEM speakers, and how it re-inforced the door's to improve the midbass, and imaging. The deadening also helped lower the noise floor so my HFL works better. My wife says it sounds much better, and it doesn't sound as if I'm on BT anymore.
Thanks for the kind words guys... I've got a bit in store for the WDP through the summer so stay tuned. In the mean time I've got a bit more updates to add
VQ, it's noticeably quieter. The biggest difference though is in the SQ of the OEM speakers, and how it re-inforced the door's to improve the midbass, and imaging. The deadening also helped lower the noise floor so my HFL works better. My wife says it sounds much better, and it doesn't sound as if I'm on BT anymore.
Thanks for the kind words guys... I've got a bit in store for the WDP through the summer so stay tuned. In the mean time I've got a bit more updates to add
03-21-2011, 08:20 PM
#13
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A quick shot of the EDFC hiding in the glove box
Test pipe and and j-pipe
The orange goop is hi-temp silicone for a proper seal. It burned off after a couple nice 3am runs
Test pipe and and j-pipe
The orange goop is hi-temp silicone for a proper seal. It burned off after a couple nice 3am runs
03-21-2011, 11:28 PM
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jnc, glad to see your progress-not only your current 4G, but from your 3G to the 4G! Keep going with your mods!
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03-22-2011, 09:27 AM
#18
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The 4G is indeed an amazing car! Thanks for all the kind words guys. I'll promise you I have some more things up my sleeve... like some custom forged 19x9 wheels from RonJon, as well as the RonJon grill 
Here are some teaser cad drawings of the wheels. Any feedback is appreciated.
Here are some teaser cad drawings of the wheels. Any feedback is appreciated.
03-22-2011, 11:34 AM
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The 4G is indeed an amazing car! Thanks for all the kind words guys. I'll promise you I have some more things up my sleeve... like some custom forged 19x9 wheels from RonJon, as well as the RonJon grill
Here are some teaser cad drawings of the wheels. Any feedback is appreciated.
Here are some teaser cad drawings of the wheels. Any feedback is appreciated.
03-22-2011, 11:37 AM
#23
Drifting
Damn man... that is sick... puts my car to shame. I've got two more updates for the year, then i'm done till next year. Going to paint the rear trim black and put red tint on the rear lights (will look awesome on the black car).
I've been thinking about doing dynomat or some sound deadening to the car to lower the road noise and also make the doors a bit more solid sounding when you shut them. Do you have any idea what it would cost to have someone put the deadening stuff in the doors, floor and trunk?
I'm thinking next year will be sound deadening and *maybe* teins. But i'm also waiting for my existing shocks to wear a bit more so I can use the upgrade as a "maintenance item".
We'll see... Looks aweseome, keep up the great work.
ps - Custom forged wheels from RJ =
I've been thinking about doing dynomat or some sound deadening to the car to lower the road noise and also make the doors a bit more solid sounding when you shut them. Do you have any idea what it would cost to have someone put the deadening stuff in the doors, floor and trunk?
I'm thinking next year will be sound deadening and *maybe* teins. But i'm also waiting for my existing shocks to wear a bit more so I can use the upgrade as a "maintenance item".
We'll see... Looks aweseome, keep up the great work.
ps - Custom forged wheels from RJ =
03-22-2011, 04:27 PM
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No he's not messing around, these wheels will compliment the 4G nicely, and his aspirations for traction will be unrivaled, 275/35/19 should supply this car with the best handling of any 4G in the world, not to mention the wheels will come in at a scant 21 lbs per corner.
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03-22-2011, 08:26 PM
#30
Three Wheelin'
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Damn man... that is sick... puts my car to shame. I've got two more updates for the year, then i'm done till next year. Going to paint the rear trim black and put red tint on the rear lights (will look awesome on the black car).
I've been thinking about doing dynomat or some sound deadening to the car to lower the road noise and also make the doors a bit more solid sounding when you shut them. Do you have any idea what it would cost to have someone put the deadening stuff in the doors, floor and trunk?
I'm thinking next year will be sound deadening and *maybe* teins. But i'm also waiting for my existing shocks to wear a bit more so I can use the upgrade as a "maintenance item".
We'll see... Looks aweseome, keep up the great work.
ps - Custom forged wheels from RJ =
I've been thinking about doing dynomat or some sound deadening to the car to lower the road noise and also make the doors a bit more solid sounding when you shut them. Do you have any idea what it would cost to have someone put the deadening stuff in the doors, floor and trunk?
I'm thinking next year will be sound deadening and *maybe* teins. But i'm also waiting for my existing shocks to wear a bit more so I can use the upgrade as a "maintenance item".
We'll see... Looks aweseome, keep up the great work.
ps - Custom forged wheels from RJ =
The custom wheels will be hott!
It was installed with everything else... if anything maybe a few top end hps... but the end goal from the gaskets and whatnot was to prevent heatsoak.
Nope. Doin it up right!
No he's not messing around, these wheels will compliment the 4G nicely, and his aspirations for traction will be unrivaled, 275/35/19 should supply this car with the best handling of any 4G in the world, not to mention the wheels will come in at a scant 21 lbs per corner.
Thank you!
I live outside of Columbiana. Work in Pittsburgh (the surrounding area)... and I'm back in the Akron/Canton area every weekend or so. I get around
Thank you! More to come trust me! This car just makes me grin ear to ear when I drive it.
03-22-2011, 08:35 PM
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03-23-2011, 04:43 PM
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45mm offset should put the wheels at the same position as the 8.5" width and 40mm offset, here's a preview of how they will line up:
here's another wheel cut from the same blank, and the blank itself:
the Legend design in the CAD file with 7 spokes, but we changed that and saved 4 lbs with the change over to 5 spokes.
here's another wheel cut from the same blank, and the blank itself:
the Legend design in the CAD file with 7 spokes, but we changed that and saved 4 lbs with the change over to 5 spokes.
03-23-2011, 06:14 PM
#36
Drifting
Hey Ron, this ten spoke design is real nice. Might you produce this one?
03-24-2011, 08:40 AM
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