Chủ Nhật, 30 tháng 10, 2016

Shaved, wire tucked, and custom engine bays? part 30

Big-Sexy907 01-14-2013 01:02 PM

[quote="brcewane;38905249"]
This is what I did for my fuse box in the fender to keep it nice and water tight

Details here: [URL="http://tmbler.wordpress.com/2010/05/09/back-from-vacation/"]http://tmbler.wordpress.com/2010/05/09/back-from-vacation/[/URL]

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Looks great Brcewane, looks like there's plenty or room for other goodies too.

Did you have to extend any of the wires?
D Money 01-15-2013 09:51 PM

[quote="iceman967;38905283"]Has anyone built a custom bracket for the power steering pump to sit in? Mine broke where the adjuster is and instead of getting a new brittle one from Subie, I want to custom make one out of steel. In the process of rerouting my tensioner more towards the center and lower so the crank will stop slipping.[/quote]

I had a custom tank i designed that look like it floated. Its actually for sale now lmfao

My fuse box:

[IMG]http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s183/jakass76/DSC_0492.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s183/jakass76/DSC_0494.jpg[/IMG]
under0athh51189 01-18-2013 06:20 PM

Here's my fuse box setup you guys have been wanting to see[IMG]http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/773691_272520512874832_1938827068_o.jpg[/IMG]
Big-Sexy907 01-18-2013 07:04 PM

How is that going to stay water proof?
under0athh51189 01-18-2013 07:19 PM

Its not. Lol I don't worry about it cause I don't dd it and I don't take it out in the rain. I ride no good also. Not too worried about it.
Smurftastic 01-19-2013 12:49 AM

Spent about five hours today finishing up the wire harness extension... holy crap that takes a long time to solder everything. About 75% of the new sheet metal is in... getting close! Just need to put in the last bit of sheet metal and smooth things out.

Doing everything in my garage with a baby on the way... hopefully I will have everything completely done before next Summer :lol:
MotorOilMcCall 01-19-2013 12:17 PM

Yeah I'm all about good looks, but not at the price of reliability...
EvileyeZ88 01-19-2013 12:35 PM

Pretty sure I'll be relocating my battery to under the passenger, and then shaving the battery pedestal.

I haven't touched my bay in months,
Thanks for lighting a fire under my ass smurfy.
Big-Sexy907 01-19-2013 02:25 PM

I'd like to see pics of his fuse box location. I need ideas lol
brcewane 01-19-2013 06:56 PM

[quote=Big-Sexy907;38906806]Looks great Brcewane, looks like there's plenty or room for other goodies too.

Did you have to extend any of the wires?[/quote]
I only had to extend two of the wires going to the alternator
Ruzty1311 01-19-2013 07:44 PM

Thought I would share these since they were at subiefest last year and were pretty awesome :) I don't take credit for any of the work done to these cars.

[IMG]http://i45.tinypic.com/120l4wg.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i50.tinypic.com/2cz8z9z.jpg[/IMG]
Smurftastic 01-19-2013 07:54 PM

[quote=EvileyeZ88;38946876]Pretty sure I'll be relocating my battery to under the passenger, and then shaving the battery pedestal.

I haven't touched my bay in months,
Thanks for lighting a fire under my ass smurfy.[/quote]

I was amazed at how rough the bay was after shaving out the battery pedestal.. I felt like I had no choice but to replace the metal. But, I had some rust from water sitting under the pedestal.
xxscaxx 01-19-2013 11:20 PM

I drove with my fuse box in my fender like that forever... no issues. I had mine mounted upside down though so if anything did get wet it wasn't pooled up in there. You can also use an electric box like brcewayne did to cover it.
Big-Sexy907 01-20-2013 07:44 PM

I'm going to be making a box similar to Brcewayne's to contain my fuse box, and a couple other goodies I have under the hood.
Smurftastic 01-20-2013 07:59 PM

Made a bracket to hook up the reservoir in the trunk today. +1 for daily drive-ability :) Bay is now completely shaved, smoothed out, and awaiting paint :devil:

[IMG]http://imageshack.us/a/img716/525/75522333.jpg[/IMG]
Rice Devil 01-22-2013 04:11 AM

^^^^^ Pics before and after painting required ^^^^^
tuzzio 01-22-2013 09:08 AM

Should've just found an IC sprayer tank for the trunk, so it would've been hidden. And hooked the lines to the windshield sprayer. Did it in my STI, worked great
jasoncanseeoh 01-22-2013 01:42 PM

[quote=Ruzty1311;38949039]

[IMG]http://i45.tinypic.com/120l4wg.jpg[/IMG]
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My goodness, that's amazing. Does anyone know if the owner if this car is here on Nasioc? I wanna know more! Haha
armyssoldierboy 01-22-2013 02:25 PM

[quote=tuzzio;38966910]Should've just found an IC sprayer tank for the trunk, so it would've been hidden. And hooked the lines to the windshield sprayer. Did it in my STI, worked great[/quote]

Perfect! I didn't even think of that. I took out the I/c sprayer and most of the lines :/ I guess I'll reroute em lol do you use the I/c sprayer button to actuate it? Or did you run the wires from the windshield reservoir pump to the I/c sprayer pump?
Big-Sexy907 01-22-2013 03:14 PM

Run the wires, it's easier than running the small hose.
tuzzio 01-22-2013 03:33 PM

Personally mine is still hooked to the IC water sprayer button. I RARELY use that feature anyways.
vogun16 01-22-2013 03:52 PM

[quote=tuzzio;38970090]Personally mine is still hooked to the IC water sprayer button. I RARELY use that feature anyways.[/quote]

Was the IC reservoir sprayer 4 wires? I am cleaning up my engine bay and I need to do the same.

Vaughn
Smurftastic 01-24-2013 11:02 PM

Been searching for images of WRB Subies with black engine bays... bay will be ready for paint this weekend and I've boiled it down to black or a glossy blue. No luck on ze googles... any help is appreciated!
easterbran 01-24-2013 11:04 PM

[quote="Smurftastic;38990782"]Been searching for images of WRB Subies with black engine bays... bay will be ready for paint this weekend and I've boiled it down to black or a glossy blue. No luck on ze googles... any help is appreciated![/quote]

Post a pic of an engine bay you like and I'd be more than happy to photoshop it whatever color! I'll do it tomorrow though.
Smurftastic 01-25-2013 11:51 AM

[quote="easterbran;38990794"]

Post a pic of an engine bay you like and I'd be more than happy to photoshop it whatever color! I'll do it tomorrow though.[/quote]

Well.... mine isn't ready yet... I suppose there is no greater WRB (sorry, I know "Blurple") example than D Money that I can think of.
kpluiten 01-25-2013 11:57 AM

I recently did my in WRB. But my pictures of it suck. No shaving. It's not my thing. I just wanted a super clean bay.

Before:
[IMG]http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w167/kpluiten/WRX%20Wagon%20Build%20-%202010/Engine%20Bay%20Repaint/DSC05269.jpg[/IMG]

After cleaning and sanding:
[IMG]http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w167/kpluiten/WRX%20Wagon%20Build%20-%202010/Engine%20Bay%20Repaint/DSC05278.jpg[/IMG]

After paint:
[IMG]http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w167/kpluiten/WRX%20Wagon%20Build%20-%202010/Engine%20Bay%20Repaint/IMG_20120916_204726.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w167/kpluiten/WRX%20Wagon%20Build%20-%202010/Engine%20Bay%20Repaint/IMG_20120916_204707.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w167/kpluiten/WRX%20Wagon%20Build%20-%202010/Engine%20Bay%20Repaint/IMG_20121013_120523.jpg[/IMG]
mmfullen 01-25-2013 12:28 PM

^very nice...might have to do the same when my motor goes.
ScoobyJD 01-25-2013 01:26 PM

kpluiten, what subframe is that?
kpluiten 01-25-2013 02:04 PM

RPM. They are out of business now.
Smurftastic 01-25-2013 07:50 PM

kpluiten, I was going to say I was surprised you didn't have any rust under/around your battery tray, but I guess you live in Arizona so that's not a problem :)

For now not running hydra or using an aftermarket BCS, has anyone run a longer line between the restrictor pill and BCS in order to hide the entire BCS mess under a TMIC? Thinking about this in my head...
Big-Sexy907 01-26-2013 09:32 AM

Anyone know where I can find a m10x1.0 IF tee? I can't seem to find one and the vendor referred to in the forums is no longer in business.

This is for linking the rear brakes into the ABS delete I'm working on.

Blammo, found it.

[url]http://www.technafitstore.com/FEAMLE-BRAKE-TEE-p/319-31b.htm[/url]
Smurftastic 02-05-2013 07:26 PM

Alright, not done but I do feel like I've reached a solid milestone. Everything deleted except for A/C, P/S, and ABS, since this is a true DD. In the future I will probably delete AC and ABS if I can pick up some other DD on the cheap.

Learned a lot in this process over the course of many many months, doing portions of this a few hours at a time (or large chunks of time for soldering). Definitely a newfound respect for the craftsmanship that went into some of the other builds in here.

I don't feel like I'm done, but I do feel that I've reached a good milestone.

[IMG]https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/59741_10151461962249467_985769665_n.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/555867_10151461962349467_1286657518_n.jpg[/IMG]
bouse1 02-07-2013 12:11 PM

Looks great Smurf. Any photos of the fuse box from the inside?
Realityryan 02-07-2013 12:22 PM

That looks awesome.
Smurftastic 02-07-2013 06:58 PM

[quote="bouse1;39089807"]Looks great Smurf. Any photos of the fuse box from the inside?[/quote]

Unfortunately I didn't take a picture of the fuse box location.... it is located just above the wheel well.

I have been thinking about moving the oil catch can back to the firewall behind the turbo.... but had a friend catch an engine fire when one of his hoses came off his setup in the same location. I see a lot of people place their catch can or AOS in that location... curious about group thoughts on that unlikely but possible issue.
stevejones19 02-07-2013 08:38 PM

Go FMIC then put it where the TMIC is ;)
Smurftastic 02-07-2013 08:55 PM

You know... it's funny you say that... because I used to have a FMIC... but a FMIC on a TD04 with 15/16 PSI is really just kind of... we'll just say laggy.

... maybe the next step in this build is doing a rotated setup... someday.
Dpwhitehead1 02-09-2013 05:36 PM

[quote=Big-Sexy907;38999702]Anyone know where I can find a m10x1.0 IF tee? I can't seem to find one and the vendor referred to in the forums is no longer in business.

This is for linking the rear brakes into the ABS delete I'm working on.

Blammo, found it.

[url]http://www.technafitstore.com/FEAMLE-BRAKE-TEE-p/319-31b.htm[/url][/quote]

how much of a bitch is it to remove abs?

I'm definitely interested in getting rid of the box and lines under the hood.
granny 02-12-2013 03:13 PM

Any of you guys with shaved bays daily drive your car? How does the bondo hold up? I would think it would crack pretty fast. Thinking of doing it and using fiber glass filler so it would be a little stronger.
Jackie leggs 02-12-2013 06:01 PM

Why would body filler crack? As long as you use the correct amount and proper surface prep it should last forever.
Smurftastic 02-12-2013 09:21 PM

I daily drive my car. There is risk of any filler used along the strut column seams cracking.
03sportwagon 02-12-2013 10:20 PM

I dont know if this has been brought up but how do you move the abs stuff and where do you put it?
granny 02-12-2013 10:23 PM

[quote=Jackie leggs;39129813]Why would body filler crack? As long as you use the correct amount and proper surface prep it should last forever.[/quote]

I am very experenced in collision and repair and never had problems with any of my work cracking but filler can and does crack. I'm more worried about the top of the strut towers. Coilovers aren't easy on anything.

[quote=Smurftastic;39131620]I daily drive my car. There is risk of any filler used along the strut column seams cracking.[/quote]


Yeah I think I'm gonna do most of the work with sheet metal and fill in any small improfections with fiber glass filler. That's the strongest way I can think of unless any of you guys have other suggestions.
Jackie leggs 02-12-2013 11:23 PM

[quote="granny;39132211"]

I am very experenced in collision and repair and never had problems with any of my work cracking but filler can and does crack. I'm more worried about the top of the strut towers. Coilovers aren't easy on anything.
[/quote]
I too am experienced in the automotive collision and repair field. That's why I said use it in moderation aka enough to cover what's needed. The less you use, the less of a chance you have to cracking.
I agree that the area of the strut towers would be likely to see more stresses. I personally would use a metal filler in these areas.
under0athh51189 02-13-2013 09:20 PM

[quote="03sportwagon;39132189"]I dont know if this has been brought up but how do you move the abs stuff and where do you put it?[/quote]

Check out ChaseBays.com for their abs delete Kit. Mine will be here this week along with fender lines, overflow, clutch line, grounding Kit and powersteering Kit. I'll have an install thread up as soon as I do it all.
subarutah 02-13-2013 09:49 PM

[quote="under0athh51189;39140322"]

Check out ChaseBays.com for their abs delete Kit. Mine will be here this week along with fender lines, overflow, clutch line, grounding Kit and powersteering Kit. I'll have an install thread up as soon as I do it all.[/quote]

I heard there was some issues with the chasebays abs delete kit. This was awhile ago though so it might be fixed
under0athh51189 02-13-2013 10:24 PM

[quote="subarutah;39140567"]

I heard there was some issues with the chasebays abs delete kit. This was awhile ago though so it might be fixed[/quote]

Yeah they fixed it I thought the same.thing but I called and spoke with them and its all fixed. Should be good to go. We'll see when I install mine
Smurftastic 02-13-2013 10:26 PM

[quote="under0athh51189;39140814"]

Yeah they fixed it I thought the same.thing but I called and spoke with them and its all fixed. Should be good to go. We'll see when I install mine[/quote]

Really looking forward to your thread :)
seascooby 02-13-2013 10:51 PM

there were tons of issues with it... i went through the whole ordeal finally just made my own ****.....7 months later
Big-Sexy907 02-14-2013 12:12 AM

Yep, building my own instead, way cheaper and I know it'll work.
under0athh51189 02-14-2013 06:18 AM

I guess we'll see when I get mine. It may cost more but its easier and u get get everything u need. I'll post my thread when im done
under0athh51189 02-15-2013 03:40 PM

Stuff just arrived and looks great

[IMG]http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/857604_291015534358663_2122194940_o.jpg[/IMG]
Token-Negro 02-15-2013 08:11 PM

[quote=under0athh51189;39142138]I guess we'll see when I get mine. It may cost more but its easier and u get get everything u need. I'll post my thread when im done[/quote]

How do you know you will get everything you will need if you havent done it yet?
Im with others, buying premade kits for things like this simply limit the ability of the final product to be exactly what you want. You are limited to what ever the thoughts and ideas were of who ever built the kit.
seascooby 02-15-2013 08:11 PM

to save you a speed bump...

take that res down to a hardware store and grab some stuff to extend that push rod to the brake pedal. since it's a universal wilwood piece it won't reach even with the pedal down to the floor.
wrxadam05 02-19-2013 12:49 PM

[quote=under0athh51189;39153437]Stuff just arrived and looks great

[IMG]http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/857604_291015534358663_2122194940_o.jpg[/IMG][/quote]



Good luck, LMAO.
dub c 02-19-2013 02:26 PM

[quote=under0athh51189;39153437]Stuff just arrived and looks great
[/quote]
Cool, I've been looking at a few Chase Bays products.
Post up your progress.
under0athh51189 02-19-2013 07:40 PM

Will do as soon as I start the install
Dpwhitehead1 03-03-2013 09:41 PM

[quote="under0athh51189;39181772"]Will do as soon as I start the install[/quote]

How's it going?


Also any words yet on deleting the abs from the cars?
D Money 03-04-2013 01:29 PM

[quote="boostdprotegelx;39274121"]

How's it going?

Also any words yet on deleting the abs from the cars?[/quote]

No difference in driving lol i did a few 160mph pulls and the car stopped great. Lol
Dpwhitehead1 03-04-2013 05:31 PM

[quote="D Money;39278253"]

No difference in driving lol i did a few 160mph pulls and the car stopped great. Lol[/quote]

Loo I meant on how it's done

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