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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 06:55 PM
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Well I finally decided to go all out. First it was a simple wire tuck and now it evolved into a full shave. I've been going at it since September of last year.

This will document my build. For now enjoy the pictures and I will add more specific details as time goes by.

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Pulling the motor out having already completed a partial wire tuck on the passenger side including EPS module, Fuse Box, and wiring harness.

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The old man (dad) helping out...

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No more engine!!!

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Masterpiece of engineering.

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Starting grinding away paint to prepare for welding. I used a grinder with a 120 grit flap disk. The flap disk is better to use since it prevents any nasting gouging that may be caused by using a hard disk in the hands of the inexperienced (which I was at the beginning)

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ABS relocation:

I made a custom bracket to hold the ABS module. This is not a show/trailer queen so keeping it as stock as possible was one of my priorities. I made custom hardlines using 3/16 steel tubing from:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-220136/

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I also cut up some patches of sheet metal to close of the headlight harness access points. I used 18 gauge steel.

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A little teaser of my future wheels....gotta love em

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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 06:58 PM
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advans?
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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 06:59 PM
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yes sir, Advan RS (my dream wheels)
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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 07:14 PM
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sweet!
why are your fenders red in a few pics though?
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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 07:29 PM
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can't wait to see the final product bro
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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 07:36 PM
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Look good Moses!
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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by justind,Mar 4 2010, 08:14 PM
sweet!
why are your fenders red in a few pics though?
I was going back and forth, deciding between aftermarket or stock fenders. Finally made up my mind and ended up buying some stock ones. The whole car will get a fresh coat of paint.


Thanks James!
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Old Mar 4, 2010 | 09:24 PM
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man.. thats a bi**ch. My civic hatchback was shaved and man did it take forever. lol
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 02:26 AM
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wheel looks like 9 +45?
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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 04:31 AM
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looks great get some primer on that master cylinder bracket
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