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Rather than totally building my running boards I'm modifying a set off the '18 R. First get rid of the red line and add radius to match underbody spoilers
Rather than totally building my running boards I'm modifying a set off the '18 R. First get rid of the red line and add radius to match underbody spoilers
Are these aftermarket? I tried civic ones from a 9thgen sedan but they're not long enough. shy 3/4 of and inch.
It's the factory 10th gen 2018 CTR skirts. They are slightly shorter but will work with modification, lots of modification planned. In the end they will be wrapped with 3m carbon look vinyl that matches the under body spoilers.
Got the epoxy and planning to mill open a 1/2" copper tube so I can use it to make the radius at the outside edge. The radius will match the underbody spoilers better.
The go to whoa ratio is adequate. City driven and the brakes it has is more than enough to get me rear ended.
I've had an EVO 8 and I did the full TRD on my '11 xb and city driving them is hard on them, having to rebed them is a PIA, if you don't track.
Nice, man...
that's a lot of work...
I'm not sure I love it, but I don't have to!
It's funny but it looks like Focus ST tips would
fit into each of the black lower bumper inserts.
Nice, man...
that's a lot of work...
I'm not sure I love it, but I don't have to!
It's funny but it looks like Focus ST tips would
fit into each of the black lower bumper inserts.
To be honest, I don't really love it either.
The problem is, it needs reflectors on the back corners and those work so well.
I'm one of those guys that never tints/paints lights. If I don't like the design, I don't buy.
I actually have the tips angled to fit the body lines, trying to make it look optioned rather than custom.
I've been playing a bit and thought I'd post some process shots.
Making digital mirrors using backup cameras. One pair (switched) looking at the front wheels, one pair facing back. I will also put one (still in housing) up front and center (wanna see curbs when parking).
Part of the camera housing will be LED turn flashers. I just hope my idea of aero doesn't make horrible noise at speed.
After I get the aiming correct I'll start shaping.
I'm using this https://www.homedepot.com/p/Project-...-PP1/203553730
then coating it with this https://www.homedepot.com/p/3M-Bondo...-272/202077784
Don't mind at all. I got to learn how to TIG from YouTube as a bonus
I'm not and won't be a member of FB. They want to know too much. and sell your info
That's a good looking car man, Great work on the exhaust with cutting/welding it yourself. How does it sound?
Thank you. I got to learn how to TIG weld at the same time, using youtube as a teacher
When it's in quiet mode it's quieter than stock. I tried recording it while driving but the wind noise is louder, even with the foam ball on the mike (or mic if you prefer). Next week I'll have to get out of town and lay my phone at the side of the street to record a drive by.
I suck at this. Too much wind and tire noise in the drive by.
I was able to sorta record some revs. Phone on ground 3 feet behind.
edit: first, valve closed then valve open.
At the end I think it sounded better. Either way it’s just really cool that you did that exhaust yourself
It does sound better with the valve open, but my garage is under someone else's apartment. Between the front seats I have a 3" Stainless Works chambered muffler.
Even with the valve open leaving 2.5" straight thru, that 30" really quiets it down.
She whispers thru this
The exhaust sound is exactly what I was aiming for, that's why I made the chamber cross over instead of a 'Y'. Using reflective and low pressure wave sound modification. If you quit learning, death is soon.
Now that the weather is more conducive, I'm playing again. Didn't like doubling the electric bill, and warming the neighbors.
Feeding the liner,
to make this
Half round to add the radius to match the A-Spec under spoilers.
10-23-2018, 03:36 PM
