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Only a couple CR-Z specific pieces left, and I need them gone by the end of August at the latest. Please make a reasonable offer if these are things you'd like to purchase and we can absolutely work something out.

M&M Honda Type MR FRP Hood - $500 USD w/ Aerocatches & Upper Rad Support for Bolt-On installation

M&M Type MR Hood CR-Z by Oliver Flower, on Flickr

M&M Type MR Hood CR-Z by Oliver Flower, on Flickr

M&M Type MR Hood CR-Z by Oliver Flower, on Flickr

 

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Now for the pictures! Here's the first day I saw the car, with a glimpse of my old daily in the back.

Although intentions to keep things stock for three years were in the cards, I'm too much of an idiot to follow through with those sorts of intentions.

And, thus - parts began to pile up.

 

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Thankfully, in parting out the Datsun I got to keep a few odds and ends that would help the Honda on it's quest for the track. Sold the boost gauge, and picked up an oil temperature to takes it's place. Look how cool they are, though!

 

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As comfy as the stock seats are, as soon as plans to track the thing came about I knew I needed to invest in a seat. Not terribly pleased with how off the shelf seats 'suit' a fully-furnished interior - I decided to have a beat up SPG reupholstered in matching leathers and stitching to carry the factory theme.

I actually won't have it back from being reupholstered for about a week yet. Here's a sneak peak at the wrapped shell to compliment the black leathers.

 

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Here's a couple pictures that outline the parts in question!

Big thanks to Eric at Teknotik in Toronto who's been bringing things in non-stop for me lately. Has been a massive help, and runs an amazing shop!

Subframe collars, brakes, studs, etc.

Hose adapter, and sandwich plate for the Defi's sake.

 

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Type-S caliper mock-ups.

Tight fit behind the 16's!

 

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I suppose I'll sum it up with one last photo of the ol' girl which will wrap up the introductions for this thread. Progress should be plentiful as I've got nothing going on in this dismal winter months of Southern Ontario! You expect plenty of photos from the track as soon as the weather fines up.

 

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Wow that's a lot of stuff

:bricks:

Haha, glad you guys are psyched!

Dude, I don't think we have had a member just go out and get all the stuff pretty much at once and go for it..

Gonna be a great build thread.. :thumbup: Can't wait and doesn't look like we'll hafta for long.. Epic..!!

Edit: And LOL - don't mind Tbot, he will also be staying tuned I guarantee.. Good stuff..

I'm got terrible OCD which often leaves me very little patience when it comes to buying parts. If I get it in my head that I need something, as soon as it's financially plausible for such a purchase I'll take the plunge.

Keeps the mail man busy if nothing else, haha!

 

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awesome parts list. cant wait to see everything on

Cheers!

 

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Great start. Can't wait to see what else you have planned.

This will be an awesome build!

Ahhh.. So its your car that I see in Instagram! Looking forward to see her built!

Thanks, guys.

Amazing, Rustbucket! Really interested to see this come together. And as Scotty said, that won't take long.

Where do you track it? Might have to come see this baby in the sheet metal!!!

:hi5:

Edited to add: Thanks for the reference for Teknotik. Looking them up now.

Once lapping starts up and everything's together, it'll be Wednesday nights at TMP. (Cayuga)

Are you going to supercharge it?

Naw - as neat as they can be, I've got a thing for NA motors. I've had thoughts of a K20 running through my mind all too frequently lately. But, I'll keep try to keep all thoughts of motor swaps to a different chassis and build entirely.

 

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So, I spent a few hours under the Honda today out in the cold. If I never have to drop the subframe again in the life of this vehicle I'll be a happy person. God damned silly place to put a sway-bar, but alas - it's all done now.

Got her up on stands, and so it began!

Sway bar and collars were on the list for today's install. Was going to throw my coils, and camber bolts in while I was at it, but ran out of light and patience.

 

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I noticed there weren't many photos of people installing these, so I figured I'd snap a couple of the process so people could get an idea of what's involved.

And, here's a snap of stock vs. the Spoon bar.

Went and did some driving like a true ricer in a hilly area not too far from my place to see how everything felt. Made a massive difference in cornering speeds and stability. Really can't wait to get the coils in tomorrow, and dial in the suspension in the coming weeks!

 

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With all that's going on I thought I slept on someone's build thread, then to find it was created yesterday.... Just wow.

This is so epic and badass its so crazy how u got it all and bam ! \^^/ looking forward to more pics and yey for CBP

Track setup!!! Snice.

Thanks for the kind words, everyone!

 

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Some Crazy stuff man... You seem to know a lot about cars and must be awesome to have such knowledge. I mainly have to go to my friends for help with stuff because I am not so savvy as others. Looks good and glad you manage to get it done! Work hard to play hard fo sho!

Honestly, I just try and learn as I go. I'm a ripe 21 years of age, and didn't start playing with cars until I was 18, so I had some catching up to do once I started making friends in the car world!

Researching online and asking questions have been the biggest help by far. People are usually more than happy to share knowledge - all you've gotta do is ask the questions!

Subbing!! Looking forward to seeing the progress of this build :thumbup:

Cheers!

 

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I remember seeing that truck on S|W not too long ago and if it is the one I saw... then I'm definitely interested inseeing where the crz goes. Great job so far man, stoked on what's coming!!

I'm not sure that it was my truck on there, as I've never actually been on that site. I have a friend with a matching one, though - could likely be his. (When I say matching, I mean quite literally identical down to the ragtop, wheels, wheel colour, rust, A-pillar fabrics, and windshield banner! Hahaha!)

 

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You a beast working out in that cold.

I am one impatient bastard, haha!

 

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+1 None of this sissy "I'm going to wait until spring" crap.
:thumbsup:

Haha. Nice work man. Very nice work. Cold weather is nothing. Join the polar bear club.

Yea - that is extremely cool.. (Pun intended) out modding in -5?? Good stuff.. Can't wait till ya get everything installed.. Looks like we might not have long to wait..

In that kind of weather if you hit your hand with a hammer at least you won't feel it

Can't wait to see everything all on

Sweater, plaid vest, and some gloves kept me plenty toasty. Once again, thanks for the kind words everyone!

I'm still waiting on some stuff to arrive, but if the weather fines up I'll make quick work of it once it's here. I'm so itching to have everything together!