Project Blackout: Mrgreeneyes' Coupe Build

[Didderson]

Bloody hell man that looks awesome. It was such a relief hearing that something was just about finished w/ that car tonight.

Few more sleepless weekends and then I start working again Keep it up mang.

[duffman1278]

Thats a pretty daym clean interior, way to go man!

[mrgreeneyes]

hahah, a few hours ago, those interior pieces were blue... but i found a magical product that adheres great and looks literally IDENTICAL to a new OEM interior piece, matte finish and hue.... quick prep and spray, and you would not know that i ever had a full blue interior... and no, its not "interior dye" crap... something i kinda took a chance on... and glad i did. im gangsta like that... ill post it up later... great stuff

and thanks guys! means a lot to hear it... keeps me motivated to keep going... so close yet so far. but im focusing on the close. its nice to have this thing 20 ft from my house, instead of 35 miles.... so much easier to find time to work on it... and hell im updating right now via my laptop in the garage... its so nice...
Modified by mrgreeneyes at 3:52 AM 2/12/2008

[xweav32]

what is it i can use that for my dads car?

[k1ng124]

love tha wheels!

[mrgreeneyes]

some quick exterior shots... shes getting there... just slowly... again, sorry for the cam phone pics, but they make for quick load time and are just more convenient since i have my phone on me 24-7. high-res pics will come upon completion of the car

[White Comet]

car def looks good in person, im anxious to hear people's responses once u finally reveal the "interesting tidbit" under the hood. i'll have to see what u used for the interior, i have some stuff that i find to be a good match as well. im curious, looks good though

[mrgreeneyes]

small update sans pics for the moment...

relayed the headlamps, both high and low beam. i mounted all the body panels, skirts, lip, etc... exterior is done, save the tails and front bumper lights... which will be NIIIICE... pics when they arrive

interior is 95% done... need to make a rear deck still. sound deadening has been added copiously and all audio wiring is run. i finished all the underhood work except for the battery's connection to the fuse block area. after much debate and brainstorming, i settled on ordering a breaker for up there and just using ring terminals for ease of installation and cleanliness. the relays i added are tucked behind the headlight housings, off to the sides, under the fender's upper lip. pics later on that.

test fitted fuse/relay box in its new home. need to find a lower cover/bracket for that, then bolt it down. will fit GREAT right beside new intake position. the battery tray arrived, along with my exhaust... both look really really nice. im pleased. also, suspension should be here friday, and installed that night. bunch of local dudes coming over to chill/work. saturday night i will be running all new brake hardlines as well as new fuel feed and return lines because the factory ones are dangerously corroded. fuel pump wiring will be fixed, possibly a new pump installed and relayed/hotwired to battery.

a lot to do yet, but im on the home stretch. feels good to see the car nearly cosmetically whole... it reminds me that it is a CAR... not just a heap of headache inducing metal... and will be roadworthy in a few weeks.

sorry for all the words, but my phone is dead, so no pics as of now. more tomorrow? you bet.

[White Comet]

good stuff glad to see the coils will finally get here this week. im anxious to see the headlight relay setup among other things

[ILoveMyRHS13]

Hows friday sound? I'm free all day friday to help if you need it! I'll bring the Mt Dew!

[White Comet]

if u bring mt dew, ur def in to the lancaster s13 owners club

ps- im free friday afternoon/evening/ night after my classes, keegan. and im not working on my car for a few days since its outside in the snow, ice and freezing rain

[ILoveMyRHS13]

if u bring mt dew, ur def in to the lancaster s13 owners club

ps- im free friday afternoon/evening/ night after my classes, keegan. and im not working on my car for a few days since its outside in the snow, ice and freezing rain

I am a Mt Dew whore. It's the ONLY soda I drink. I'll bring a 24 pack. Oh, I've got a semi-nice camera, too. So if you guys ever need a camera man, you know who to call!

[White Comet]

not to take keegans thread really far off topic but how many megapixels is ur cam, i was gonna bring mine but its only like 4 (but it was only $40) we need pm's for this crap

[ILoveMyRHS13]

It's a Sony Cybershot DSC-W50. 6 Mega pixel. It does video, too.

Okay, sorry Keegan. We're done now. Tom gave me your cell number so hit me up if you guys want to work on it friday.

[White Comet]

one last thing, are u going to the meet at sonics? (ok im done, i'll just email from now on)

[mrgreeneyes]

friday is great... hit me up for details later... get the whole lanc crew here...

and yeah, sonic is ON....

[ILoveMyRHS13]

Okay, I'll update your thread with pictures since you're too lazy. PBM coils on the rust-free subframe.Oh it is the batmobile... Of speed.Cool picture I took.Camo brake booster.Clean and amber indicators. Cluster.

[idahotuner]

wow you dropped the whole rear subframe to installed the spacers and coilovers. i have new energy suspension bushings for the whole rear end that i need to replace. and i will probably do that wehn i get my pbm coilovers and rucas

[E34erick]

how long does it take to take out te whole subframe?

[mrgreeneyes]

with two people... maybe an hour... i know that sounds long... but its one of those things to take your time on

[Didderson]

Umm its a little while man. Definitely a 2 week project if you want to take your time and if you're a busy man. But by 2 weeks i mean pulling it, cleaning it and rust proofing, building it up/changing bushings and reinstall.

if you're just counting taking it out, a few hours. maybe 2 if u have a guy who knows his way around a 240 well.

Later that night we got the subframe installed! Just me and mrgreeneyes, it's a tough 2 man job but with a jack and 2 blocks of wood it can be done. Even installing bushing collars and the coils was pretty simple.Then we mocked up the wheel which needs tires so that'll happen soon before it comes off the stands. Let me tell u, the fresh subframe installed looks so HOT .

[ILoveMyRHS13]

Looks good guys! See you thursday or friday! I want to see this rolling! Maybe even driving!

[addisonblck]

bump for a good thread...and so i can find it easier...lol

keep up the good work....

[ulost2awagon]

pssssttt....is it done yet? when we gonna put some speed lambo doors on it? ::holds hand out in shame::

[addisonblck]

i like the look of those on a dress up car but they fail my "sesibility rating.......no offense bro.plus they aint light if ur tryin to shed pounds.
Modified by addisonblck at 1:26 PM 3/8/2008

[ulost2awagon]

um, twas not serious sir.

[addisonblck]

o thank god.......seriously....lolmaybe...i really did think u were

me=

[Logan76]

My new favorite thread, if you guys were'nt so far away I would come turn some wrenches with ya.

[mrgreeneyes]

well i plan to essentially finish it later today (monday). more pics then. i know ive been lazy with updates but ill try to give a mega update. junkyard trip today was quite amazing... many many good finds. i may try to fire her up either today or tomorrow. who knows. wish me luck.

and thanks for the kind words guys. makes this a lot easier when i kinda hear "good job, im diggin it"... reinforces my work and justifies it.

[Logan76]

Where did you buy those PBM coilovers? what's the story on those? I'm far too lazy to go search for product reviews...