Darren's Projects

This project is already about 3/4 complete.  In just a few weeks the unibody will be painted, including door jams and trunk jam.

This is what has been done to the car up to this point:

• Engine Bay
  • Full Shave
    • All unnecessary holes have been welded in
    • Seams welded for rigidity
    • Metal infused filler used to smooth out the bay (Evercoat)
    • Sealer/primer used to protected the metal
    • High build filler/primer used to build up and smooth the bay
  • Wire Tuck
    • All Wiring will be hidden from view as much as possible.
  • Brake Line Tuck
    • All holes to mount brake lines and/or proportioning valve have been shaved.
    • Proportioning valve will be mounted inside the cabin
• Body
  • Shaved Antanae
  • Shaved Side Trim
  • Shaved Rear Wiper
  • Shaved Front Emblem
• Suspension
  • Koni Yellow 5 way adjustable dampers
  • High rate (~500 lbs/sq in) springs
• Brakes
  • 15/16" DA Integra Master & Booster
  • DA Trailing Arms w/ 9.5" Disk Brakes & Calipers
  • DA Knuckles w/ 10.3" Disk Brakes & Calipers
  • Stainless Steel Braided Lines on all 4 corners

After Paint, the process will be to:

1. Wait for the fresh paint to cure (1-2 weeks minimum)
2. Install Brake Lines (tucked), Master Cylnder (15/16" DA Unit), and Booster
3. Install engine (JDM B18C from 96 ITR)
4. Wire Engine and Car (tucked)
5. Finish Painting and installing remaining panels.
   • Sunroof Panel
   • Doors
   • Fenders
   • Hatch
   • Hood

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I will be adding my projects shortly, so stay tuned!