Fourth Time's the Charm - Another Air Hatch

[ImAcracker]

Lol. Drop forks are finally in transit so I should have them soon, then I will do ground clearance pics for the "it will never lay out" dudes.

Hey, I never said it will never lay out, haha. I just said you will need more than drop forks. To lay frame/pan/belly or whatever you want to call it, is going to require some modification to your spindle or shock tower.
I'll admit those small diameter 15 inch tires are gonna get you reaaaallly close though. How close are you upper a arms to the shock towers right now?
Oh yeah, and I measured my jack points the other day and Im actually at about 1.5 inches. So you should only have like 1/2 and inch to go with the tire size you are running!!! 1/2 an inch between cars.....hmmm...I wonder if you can get that much variance between cars. But 1/2 inch isnt laying .

[KyleBour]

Just found this thread. Stoked for another hatch build!!

[ihate0sc]

dude i had no clue ur rsx got totaled, but stoked on this man

[Earl]

You should polish that so it doesn't look so "backwoods"

[SnazzyQ]

Haha I remember your first pipe like that

This one looks a lot better

[Dremetos]

You should have done the roll on $50 rustoleum paint job. I have seen those turn out really really good with enough prep work and sanding

We tried. We REALLY suck at rolling paint lol.

It's all done and I've been dailying it for a couple twotree days or so. Got this done last night. Have already had people stop me and ask about it and "let me hear it!" Lol. Drop forks are finally in transit so I should have them soon, then I will do ground clearance pics for the "it will never lay out" dudes.

Also, with this pipe.. For those who remember my last one (exhaust clamped lame ass non-mandrel bend to the tip of the stock muffler..) This one is actually welded in place, with fabricated hangers that works quite well!

[Earl]

You should have done the roll on $50 rustoleum paint job. I have seen those turn out really really good with enough prep work and sanding

[Dremetos]

Still waiting for my drop forks.....

Wet sanded the car today, found some crappy spots, but such is life. Can't ask for much with a 75$ paint job.



(No, that rear wheel isn't bent. Weird ass image generator distorted it.)

Will be waxing it tomorrow! (It's much futher assembled than in this pic.)

[Dremetos]

STILL NO DROP FORKS HERE YET UGH FRONT NEEDS TO GO LOWER SO EXCITE...........

[Dremetos]

There's a portion of it you aren't seeing that is the fun part lmao

[SnazzyQ]

Dude Id honestly keep the front bumper a gloss black, idk why I just think it would look super tits

[Dremetos]

A lot of progress today. Passengers side, hatch, roof, and hood all got their first coat! Should be cruising by Monday. My buddy who does the tire hook up has been super busy so no Enkeis for a bit, but meh. I'm super happy with how it's coming out thus far considering ZERO wet sanding or waxing. Front bumper is a bit of a suprise (it was free and junky so don't tweak). Also, yes, I painted my key hole on the passengers door lol. I'm switching to an EK sedan rear door handle to shave the stupid lock hole that NEVER gets used anyhow.

Grille is also done, but I forgot to snag pictures of that.

Also also.. everything is just set on, no bolts.

[Dremetos]

Facts. I had JUST pulled my car out, no hood, tons of body holes. I was like SHIT SHIT SHIT

[fackinsteve]

Dude that storm was FIERCE

[SnazzyQ]

DUDE that looks really good. (although I prefer the Crv clusters but oh whale)