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Shaved, wire tucked, and custom engine bays? part 3

D Money 01-30-2009 12:18 PM

[QUOTE=ekw;25392138]because you fail at counting?
:D[/QUOTE]

I editted the post. Originally I had just the one teaser shot, but then posted the stock photos so you would see how much work went into it. I believe it's a 40hr job to do the engine bay...

[QUOTE=scubaru8;25392148]i love it i can appreciate this especially the way my motor looks lol[/QUOTE]

haha you better *****. Where is my hood dampers. If you ignore my text ever again im fighting you. :lol:
WAYGONE1 01-30-2009 12:21 PM

Nice work reminds me of the VW's I used to do, sounds like alot of shaving and tucking, no abs, no ps, but 600whp? NASA show car?
05Scooby 01-30-2009 12:22 PM

[quote=skate enjoi;22891329]Why did someone have to bump this thread? Now Im going to be worried about tucking wires instead of just getting my car back together haha


whats wrong with having a super clean 400-500awhp engine bay AND have it be your daily driver? :confused:[/quote]


Exactly.
D Money 01-30-2009 12:33 PM

[QUOTE=WAYGONE1;25392231]Nice work reminds me of the VW's I used to do, sounds like alot of shaving and tucking, no abs, no ps, but 600whp? NASA show car?[/QUOTE]

Race car! With nice parts to make it look nice.

There is nothing about this engine bay that will not scream fast. Seriously, its built to be badass at everything. Looks, jdm, hellaflush, low, and fast. REAL fast.
WAYGONE1 01-30-2009 12:50 PM

[quote=D Money;25392398]Race car! With nice parts to make it look nice.

There is nothing about this engine bay that will not scream fast. Seriously, its built to be badass at everything. Looks, jdm, hellaflush, low, and fast. REAL fast.[/quote]

Thats hot, what classes do you plan on competing in? Lots of NASA classes, and events on that side of the country. Been a few years since trucking has taken me that far east, nice place tho lots of sweet tracks.
JackHammer 01-30-2009 01:52 PM

[quote=D Money;25392398]Race car! With nice parts to make it look nice.

There is nothing about this engine bay that will not scream fast. Seriously, its built to be badass at everything. Looks, jdm, hellaflush, low, and fast. REAL fast.[/quote]

dRAG or road coarse racing?

You need to snap more pics of this thing! Please?

Is that metal filler (welding), or bondo?
007WRX 01-30-2009 01:56 PM

[QUOTE=garface;25390839]I thought race cars normally don't have power steering. :confused:[/QUOTE]

His car isn't a race car.
D Money 01-30-2009 02:01 PM

[QUOTE=JackHammer;25393444]dRAG or road coarse racing?

You need to snap more pics of this thing! Please?

Is that metal filler (welding), or bondo?[/QUOTE]

They made metal plates for each side of the engine bay. All the recessed bumps were cut out and re-welded in, all holes were first welded. The body filler is just to smooth the final welds and body work, not used as a filler.

No more pics. I'm keeping the rest secret, just thought this was a good teaser.

[QUOTE=007WRX;25393496]His car isn't a race car.[/QUOTE]

Don't ever listen to this queer. :banana:
007WRX 01-30-2009 02:03 PM

I wasn't aware you did track days, autocrossed, or did any time attack events.

My bad.
D Money 01-30-2009 02:05 PM

I would look pretty dumb on the track with a daily driver hyundai elantra. I haven't driven this car in like a year and a half.
007WRX 01-30-2009 02:09 PM

I though we were talking about your wrx??

Well one things for sure, you won't be able to get around the track being "helladumped and hellaflush".
JackHammer 01-30-2009 02:10 PM

[quote=D Money;25393574]
No more pics. I'm keeping the rest secret, just thought this was a good teaser.
[/quote]

When's the first track day?

Looks like in 2 years you haven't come very far?

This isn't gonna be one of those MeetMrGlock thingy's, is it?
D Money 01-30-2009 02:13 PM

[QUOTE=007WRX;25393680]I though we were talking about your wrx??

Well one things for sure, you won't be able to get around the track being "helladumped and hellaflush".[/QUOTE]

JDM racecars run hellaflush and helladumped. :devil:

[QUOTE=JackHammer;25393689]When's the first track day?

Looks like in 2 years you haven't come very far?

This isn't gonna be one of those MeetMrGlock thingy's, is it?[/QUOTE]

Ouch.

You trying dumping 50k into a car and make it happen overnight. Money is tight here man, im still a full-time college student. Streets only pay me so much....:unamused:

Wtf is a meetmrglock thingy?
007WRX 01-30-2009 02:14 PM

It wouldn't cost you so much if you did all the work yourself, like the rest of us..
skate enjoi 01-30-2009 02:20 PM

damn haterade... get on it...


Its nice to see some progress D, get it together now.... :)
skate enjoi 01-30-2009 02:20 PM

why the **** did it post this twice?
D Money 01-30-2009 02:25 PM

[QUOTE=007WRX;25393764]It wouldn't cost you so much if you did all the work yourself, like the rest of us..[/QUOTE]

Labor, tuning, fabrication was all sponsored, so what are you talking about? I've got 25k just in drivetrain PARTS. ;)

Then if you want to talk about jdm parts, wheels, interior, paint, body work, etc...

Sure you do the work yourself, that's why your **** looks terrible. My work is done by professionals. I want to see you show me a nicer engine bay when it's all said and done.

[QUOTE=skate enjoi;25393865]damn haterade... get on it...


Its nice to see some progress D, get it together now.... :)[/QUOTE]

Exactly, it's only that homo. I would fight him if I ever met him. :banana:
007WRX 01-30-2009 02:29 PM

[QUOTE=D Money;25393954]Labor, tuning, fabrication was all sponsored, so what are you talking about? I've got 25k just in drivetrain PARTS. ;)

Then if you want to talk about jdm parts, wheels, interior, paint, body work, etc...

Sure you do the work yourself, that's why your **** looks terrible. My work is done by professionals. I want to see you show me a nicer engine bay when it's all said and done.[/QUOTE]
Ya sorry, I actually drive my car.
quadtard 01-30-2009 02:46 PM

Woo Woo!, We gots us some fightin werds goin on hurr!
MixeD_MenacE 01-30-2009 03:17 PM

Wow D, the car is looking real good. It's inspired me to rethink the bay set up on the RSTi. Was looking to pull the motor out and redo the 2 toned bay, but after seeing a serious tuck/shave on a subaru, outside of the Aussies, I really like what you've done.

An ABS tuck would have been redic, but you just yanked the whole thing out! Looking forward to seeing the final results.

Way to think outside the standard NASIOC box.
D Money 01-30-2009 03:19 PM

[QUOTE=007WRX;25394012]Ya sorry, I actually drive my car.[/QUOTE]

As do I. When it's together...
D Money 01-30-2009 03:45 PM

couple more:

Before:

[img]http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k353/btroll/dimitris%20car%20at%20vitale/DSC_7935.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k353/btroll/dimitris%20car%20at%20vitale/DSC_7943.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k353/btroll/dimitris%20car%20at%20vitale/DSC_7940.jpg[/img]

Started process:

[img]http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s183/jakass76/WRX%20progress%20pics/get-attachment.jpg[/img]

Firewall before:

[img]http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k353/btroll/dimitris%20car%20at%20vitale/DSC_7937.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s183/jakass76/WRX%20progress%20pics/firewall.jpg[/img]

As you can see, it's alot of work. First welding all the holes, getting rid of the bumps, brackets, battery tray, all that stuff. Then doing body work, smoothing with body filler, sanding, etc. Making sure it's smooth and not odd shaped is probably the hardest...

Good thing it's getting done by a professional that builds hot-rods and custom cars.
dangerousatom 01-30-2009 03:53 PM

[B]what a waste of time![/B] :lol:

keep me poated on the brakes D......if any of the fittings leek let me know
JeffrWRX 01-30-2009 03:53 PM

Damn D!! Its looking good!

Im pulling my motor this weekend and I will see if I need to tweak anything with the tuck.

I am thinking of painting the bay...any ideas? Black?

I also want to get rid of the pink

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/JeffR25rs/DSC_4411.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v324/JeffR25rs/DSC_4437.jpg[/IMG]

-Jeff
D Money 01-30-2009 04:00 PM

[QUOTE=dangerousatom;25395190][B]what a waste of time![/B] :lol:

keep me poated on the brakes D......if any of the fittings leek let me know[/QUOTE]

I will. Thanks again for doing that! If I get the parts I may wanna re-do them in stainless haha, but I'll get you another wawa sandwhich from Becki to compensate you. :devil:

[QUOTE=25rs92029;25395193]Damn D!! Its looking good!

Im pulling my motor this weekend and I will see if I need to tweak anything with the tuck.

I am thinking of painting the bay...any ideas? Black?

I also want to get rid of the pink

-Jeff[/QUOTE]

Jeff, if you're keeping the car gold, paint the bay gold again. I would definately re-do the body work on the bay. I think Danny did a terrible job as it looks sloppy and not smooth. You're a DIY'er, im sure you could handle it in a week or so. Get rid of those bumps and holes, smooth everything out, etc.

I would get rid of the boost selonoid on the passenger shock tower, relocate it somewhere. Maybe a reverse mount pedal assembly to delete the brake boost and master cylinders. They're soooo expensive though!
JeffrWRX 01-30-2009 04:05 PM

[QUOTE=D Money;25395287]Jeff, if you're keeping the car gold, paint the bay gold again. I would definately re-do the body work on the bay. I think Danny did a terrible job as it looks sloppy and not smooth. You're a DIY'er, im sure you could handle it in a week or so.[/QUOTE]

I don't want to drop $$$ on painting the whole car, and the exterior of the car is great. Danny didn't remove the engine when they painted it so thats why it looks that way in certain places and why its white behind the turbo. The wheel arches and Shock towers look great in person its all the tight and buried places that look sloppy.

If I had the money to burn I would do it all over I would ditch the Cwest front bumper and sideskirts. Paint it white, Stock front bumper with fog covers/Lip and a rear diffuser.

Im a DIY for mechanical stuff, but automotive painting scares me haha :D

Keep us posted on your setup!
PDQ257 01-30-2009 04:05 PM

[IMG]http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f303/kaewhy/P8315620.jpg[/IMG]

My old Leggy.
JeffrWRX 01-30-2009 04:06 PM

[QUOTE=D Money;25395287]I would get rid of the boost selonoid on the passenger shock tower, relocate it somewhere. Maybe a reverse mount pedal assembly to delete the brake boost and master cylinders. They're soooo expensive though![/QUOTE]

That would be so bad ass! Any ideas where to put the solinoid stuff?
D Money 01-30-2009 04:15 PM

[QUOTE=25rs92029;25395383]That would be so bad ass! Any ideas where to put the solinoid stuff?[/QUOTE]

Well, I know a certain someone who is doing this as we speak. I will keep them un-named for now. He's taught me everything I know about it so if he wants to chime in, i'll let him.

You could get tilton or wilwood pedal assembly. Both come with the master cylinders on the brake pedals, OR you could get seperate billet resoviors for your fluid and mount that anywhere.


[QUOTE=MixeD_MenacE;25394668]Wow D, the car is looking real good. It's inspired me to rethink the bay set up on the RSTi. Was looking to pull the motor out and redo the 2 toned bay, but after seeing a serious tuck/shave on a subaru, outside of the Aussies, I really like what you've done.

An ABS tuck would have been redic, but you just yanked the whole thing out! Looking forward to seeing the final results.

Way to think outside the standard NASIOC box.[/QUOTE]

haha thank man! If this impresses you, I can't wait for you to see the finished bay painted and all the body work done.
aug 01-30-2009 04:22 PM

wooo, nice having someone on the east coast finally. not a big fan of having bondo in the engine bay, but it is definitely going to look amazing.. gj
g-pimpin 01-30-2009 04:22 PM

[QUOTE=D Money;25393740]Money is tight here man, im still a full-time college student. Streets only pay me so much....:unamused:[/QUOTE]
dork... :lol:
D Money 01-30-2009 04:26 PM

[QUOTE=aug;25395601]wooo, nice having someone on the east coast finally. not a big fan of having bondo in the engine bay, but it is definitely going to look amazing.. gj[/QUOTE]

Where are you from?

Yeah, but the holes and things were all welded. The bondo acts as a smoothing additive, not a filler.

[QUOTE=g-pimpin;25395602]dork... :lol:[/QUOTE]

LOL
Sleepy Wagon. 01-30-2009 04:35 PM

Its about time someone did this to a subie! I wish i could do it but this is my DD car so i wont have nothing else to get around with. :[
dudley123 01-30-2009 04:40 PM

D.. Lookin good man.. Seriously lookin good..


I will be grabbing your seats hopefully sooner than I thought.. Mid Feb. bro..
D Money 01-30-2009 04:45 PM

^good to hear man! Promise this time? haha
9vapors 01-30-2009 04:54 PM

[QUOTE=Sleepy Wagon.;25395806]Its about time someone did this to a subie! [/QUOTE]

He's not the only one...

Looks great D, very impressed with the work so far!:banana:
D Money 01-30-2009 04:55 PM

cough cough, I started an introduction with the great knowledge you have shared with me on the brake system, we're just waiting on your cameo Sir. John. :lol:
skate enjoi 01-30-2009 04:57 PM

be careful about how much body filler you use on the strut towers because it will flex and crack... looking good so far
9vapors 01-30-2009 05:19 PM

[QUOTE=D Money;25396063]cough cough, I started an introduction with the great knowledge you have shared with me on the brake system, we're just waiting on your cameo Sir. John. :lol:[/QUOTE]

;) <3
D Money 01-30-2009 05:31 PM

That's right *****! Acknowledge the recognition I give you.

Oh and LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL at your profile. You called me DBunny. LOL
Dom Terreto 01-30-2009 07:41 PM

Looks interesting so far dude. I'm definitely waiting to see how this works out. Glad you got rid of all the stupid S8IT like ABS, PS, and washer fluid. If only I could've convinced a certain someone to do that with their flipped mani... oh well. . But I think you should hurry and finish so I know what size snail to put on the mach.... *devil*
mannslayer 01-30-2009 08:21 PM

the only way to do a PROPER tuck is to run a wire in standalone like an autronic or motec. the stock harness can only be tucked so much. and having fuses in the fender, while it looks "good", what good is it if you blow a fuse?

function > form.
D Money 01-30-2009 09:16 PM

[QUOTE=Dom Terreto;25397854]Looks interesting so far dude. I'm definitely waiting to see how this works out. Glad you got rid of all the stupid S8IT like ABS, PS, and washer fluid. If only I could've convinced a certain someone to do that with their flipped mani... oh well. . But I think you should hurry and finish so I know what size snail to put on the mach.... *devil*[/QUOTE]

haha thx Ev! You will need a pretty big snail, I already told you.

Plus you gotta make up for all those other times I smoked you after school. Why don't you tell people on here about how I actually drive the car? To school, mall, going out, etc....

[QUOTE=mannslayer;25398205]the only way to do a PROPER tuck is to run a wire in standalone like an autronic or motec. the stock harness can only be tucked so much. and having fuses in the fender, while it looks "good", what good is it if you blow a fuse?

function > form.[/QUOTE]

The fuse box will be fully functional in the fender. We will have it mounted and water proofed so that I can access it by pulling the fender liner back, or by taking off the wheel. No biggie, i've never blown a fuse ever.

I went with what could make me the most power and was easiest to tune, and that's Hydra v2.6
Dom Terreto 01-30-2009 09:37 PM

You used to.... Now it sits in the garage!! lol wink wink. I'm not worried about handing you a big bottle of whoop ass tho... Plus, if it looked like you could win, I'd just short something and blow your fuses... Then what:p:diaf:


[quote=D Money;25398760]haha thx Ev! You will need a pretty big snail, I already told you.

Plus you gotta make up for all those other times I smoked you after school. Why don't you tell people on here about how I actually drive the car? To school, mall, going out, etc....



The fuse box will be fully functional in the fender. We will have it mounted and water proofed so that I can access it by pulling the fender liner back, or by taking off the wheel. No biggie, i've never blown a fuse ever.

I went with what could make me the most power and was easiest to tune, and that's Hydra v2.6[/quote]
xdrian 01-30-2009 11:18 PM

you **** is comming along nice D! i wish i had your sponsors :(
Angry Toaster 01-31-2009 01:35 AM

I'm sure it's going to look nice. D has a good eye for detail.

The "tucked" look of a real race prepped car is just a byproduct of not needing all that [I]extra[/I] stuff. The only major caveat of D's build is removing the power steering. If this car is going on any track that isn't a straight line, it's going to need power steering.

Keep up the good work.
D Money 02-01-2009 07:39 PM

[QUOTE=xdrian;25399768]you **** is comming along nice D! i wish i had your sponsors :([/QUOTE]

haha thanks Adrian. I had to dump alot of my own money in the car before I ever picked up a sponsor, so it's well deserved.

[QUOTE=Dom Terreto;25398945]You used to.... Now it sits in the garage!! lol wink wink. I'm not worried about handing you a big bottle of whoop ass tho... Plus, if it looked like you could win, I'd just short something and blow your fuses... Then what:p:diaf:[/QUOTE]

haha you queer. That detroit iron rustang will never beat me! lol

[QUOTE=Angry Toaster;25400810]I'm sure it's going to look nice. D has a good eye for detail.

The "tucked" look of a real race prepped car is just a byproduct of not needing all that [I]extra[/I] stuff. The only major caveat of D's build is removing the power steering. If this car is going on any track that isn't a straight line, it's going to need power steering.

Keep up the good work.[/QUOTE]

THX bro! I actually can still keep the powersteering and still make it look nice. We can re-locate it with a custom aluminum box and run braided power steering lines. I think I may keep it. I wish I lived in cali because I would delete the heater and **** as well haha.
Rice Devil 02-02-2009 09:35 AM

Looking good D, giving me some ideas for when I pull my engine! :(

Looking forward to seeing some more teasers!

Ricey
9vapors 02-02-2009 10:39 AM

[QUOTE=D Money;25415217]
THX bro! I actually can still keep the powersteering and still make it look nice. We can re-locate it with a custom aluminum box and run braided power steering lines. I think I may keep it. I wish I lived in cali because I would delete the heater and **** as well haha.[/QUOTE]

You can't re-locate the power steering pump though... You can do whatever with the reservoir, It's the pump that sucks.:furious:
coolblue05 02-02-2009 10:58 AM

Keep up the good work D! Looking good so far. :cool:
altezza2impreza 02-02-2009 11:05 AM

is there any report of the bondo cracking/splitting due to stress?
skate enjoi 02-02-2009 11:47 AM

[QUOTE=altezza2impreza;25421159]is there any report of the bondo cracking/splitting due to stress?[/QUOTE]

that only happens from driving the car... considering his car is still down, I would say it hasnt had a chance to crack yet, but as long as you do thin layers you will be fine
D Money 02-02-2009 03:26 PM

[QUOTE=9vapors;25420861]You can't re-locate the power steering pump though... You can do whatever with the reservoir, It's the pump that sucks.:furious:[/QUOTE]

I know I know. You can hardly even see the pump, no worries. Plus it's on top of the engine. To me, the resovior bothers me more because I wanted both sides cleaned up and nothing over there.

[QUOTE=altezza2impreza;25421159]is there any report of the bondo cracking/splitting due to stress?[/QUOTE]

I guess if you use cheap autozone body filler and that's ALL you use. Again this was all metal work and the body filler was applied very thin and just used to give it that smooth look.
9vapors 02-02-2009 03:48 PM

I've been searching all day for an electric power steering pump so I can remote that bish too...
D Money 02-02-2009 05:20 PM

You just want to ruin my day with all your monies. :(
mannslayer 02-04-2009 10:23 PM

[QUOTE=D Money;25398760]I went with what could make me the most power and was easiest to tune, and that's Hydra v2.6[/QUOTE]

:lol: comparing hydra to the likes of autronic and motec... their not even in the same league. you've got the best of everything, why skimp on engine control?

unless you're sponsored by hydra or one of their suppliers it doesnt seem too late to make a switch, and it doesnt seem like cash is much of an issue. you'll have much better engine management and a much cleaner engine bay.

heck you could even run real antilag and flip it on when u roll into those aggressive wheel meets :banana:
nexgen 02-05-2009 01:11 AM

i may have missed it, but who are you sponsered by?
007WRX 02-05-2009 01:18 AM

[QUOTE=mannslayer;25462073]heck you could even run real antilag and flip it on when u roll into those aggressive wheel meets :banana:[/QUOTE]

QTF :lol:
SUBYDOODIE 02-05-2009 01:51 AM

[QUOTE=007WRX;25463975]QTF :lol:[/QUOTE]

:huh::lol::huh:
ekw 02-05-2009 08:32 AM

D -
did you ever look into the pros/cons of having sheet metal or aluminum "covers" made and then welded in over the existing panels?

then it would be "perfect" w/ no filler.

just curious. I have no actual practical experience w/ this, and I am not going to pretend to be an internet expert.
but it strikes me as a viable option.

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