I've delved into the interior... first step was adding/upgrading the speakers and running all the wiring required for the sound system. The Focal separates worked great - the tweeter looks amazing in the OEM pod.

So... being as the interior was apart, I decided to swap the door panels (the seats are reserved for a few nights this week). I'm not 100% happy with the result; it's not quite as "tight" as I'd like to see the panels. I'd gotten the new material to get much tighter by cutting out the outer stitches and gluing the red to the foam, but it's still not perfect. I think the kit was supposed to be baggy on the doors to give a "plush" look - not what I was going for. Granted, it'll never fit as "flawless" as the factory pieces, but for around $600 for the whole interior (two tone seats, contrast stitching, new door panels), I can't complain.



I may wait a few months then order replacement door pieces (from Katzkin) and redo them - the first set is always a bitch to get right (especially with the pattern sewn into them).

So, the seats should start monday night, hope to wrap up tuesday night. The stereo sounds incredible now - I'm using the Alpine F340 amp to drive the Focals and running the JL 5.25" rears off the deck's amplifier. I've got XM running again (hurray!), and can hear the music over the exhaust. Top plate for the sub box (I'm not a bass-head, it's for shows and is easily removable for track events) should be ready this week as well.

Ryan

 

i am in awww with ur car complete awe speechless

 

Thanks - hopefully you'll get to see it firsthand at one of the area meets or shows!

Ryan

 

Ryan your mods are extreme yet beautiful.

Nobody does it better.

(And your fiance is beautiful too... is she extreme? )

 

awesome addition to your already amazing car!

 

did u consider just ordering the stock red door panels and seats from honda to get that tight finish u were mentioning....btw....extremly beautiful car...........im awe struck considering i also have a 2003 and my only mod is my TYPE R BLUE MAP LIGHT!!!!!!!!! lol....but are u a walstreet analysnt or some sort of investment banker?

- Anu

 

I looked at going the OEM route, but it costs a bunch of $$ and the OEM color panels aren't an exact match for the new red leather on the seat inserts. I usually don't mind spending the extra $$ to get better gear, but new door panels would cost more than I what I've got in the new interior (total), and the mismatched reds would probably look like ass.

No such luck - I'm a new media producer/programmer - fancy way of saying I'm a "geek who builds internet stuff"... I don't even own a tie

Ryan

 

ooooooo anu right up ur ally

 

Still planning on doing the heated seats?

 

Not at the moment - I shot the budget to hell opting to do the full JIC Coilover/13" Wilwoods. I'll probably go ahead and do it sometime this fall, before it gets cold again.