Because K Series, thats why!!!! ;)

[Smitty_Works]

09-14-2015, 10:59 AM

yesterday was a nice breezy day but it didn't stop me from laying down some primer prior to painting some parts. I recently acquired some extra valve covers that I am working on.


basically did a wash and scrub down with soap, degreaser, and alcohol to get all the oils and gunk off. after all that was done I laid down 6 coats of epoxy primer.




unfortunately I didn't lay the colors I wanted to, but that will go down in a day or two. instead I moved on to freshen'n up my window cowl.

buy a new cowl they said. it will be cool they said.:coleman:
NOPE!!!
warm soapy water and alcohol does wonders with scotch brite.


1st of 4 layers


and done. it looks so much better than before. not bad for a 16 year old part.


now I am waiting for my re-flashed ecu to arrive from Austria, and to finish up the radiator install.

at the end of the day I took my family out for a nature walk and to a nice sushi joint in our town.


finally getting towards the finish line:nod:



[/09-16-2015, 10:36 AM b]

[B]2nd stages of the valve covers. I keep running outta paint so that's why they look the way they do. but I plan on finishing these up by Friday.







[/09-18-2015, 12:20 PMb]

[B]threw down the rest of the color, clear coat and hardener today. I am pretty happy with my rattle can job, and no I am not at all concerned what anyone thinks about it.:wwhat:










easy bake oven time. threw them in the oven at 235 degrees F, for 45mins. I didn't take pics of that yet, will do that tomorrow.




[/09-20-2015, 11:09 AM b]

[B]after cooking up valve covers last night I headed back into the garage today. the damn rain would stop and then rain again. kinda a pain in the ass.


Doctronics re-flashed K20A2 ecu. this is just to get me started. Kpro is in the works for later on.:nod:




and just some random shots with some wiring in the bay.

[Smitty_Works]

10-02-2015, 02:49 PM

finally got all the fluids in and did a test start up. fired right up and didn't sound too bad. there was a check engine light but I believe it was from the air intake sensor not being plugged in. gonna have to wire up the B series plug cause I cant find my K air intake sensor.





10-09-2015, 02:33 PM

all of those are correct.
the 2nd O2 sensor is disabled in the program as well.

well just to add a lil joy to this my karcepts TB cable bracket came in along with the GSR throttle cable. now I have a super peppy throttle/gas pedal response.


installed


I also made use of my old 3 in. Ingen CAI I had laying around. its a nice fit and it adds a lil more bling to the bay. I am debating about paining it a flat black.


I finally got all the brakes done too. was hoping to slap on the CPRs, but ran into a little proble with the valve stems breaking on two of the rims. no problems the shop paid to have them fixed and the tubeless valve stems are on the way.

still have some small bugs to work out, but over all I am in a good mood about it. hopefully my fenders arrive tomorrow or on Monday and all the body parts are in.



10-10-2015, 10:08 AM

:lolface:FINALLY!!! I got what I wanted!!!!!

so after racking my head against my dash board I was finally able to pull the code from the re-flashed ecu. but I had to use a scan tool to read it, while the car was running. thanks to my neighbor who is an Army mechanic, he let me use his obd2 scanner and was able to pull the code. which stills brings the question why I can pull the code via the 2 pin service port by the passenger kick panel.

after the car started and ran for about 2 mins the CEL came on. and I ended up getting P0135/Code 41 Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Sensor 1) Heater CircuitMalfunction (generic o2 sensor heater circuit malfunction bank 1 sensor 1) :raisins:




looks like I might be buying a new o2 sensor, but before I do that I am gonna check all the wires again to make sure.:nod:


10-11-2015, 10:46 AM

did some minor stuff today, but nothing too major. started to get all the Sprint Hart lug nuts cleaned up and polished. here are a few shots.


this is how they look once you use the oven cleaner to strip away the anodizing.


this is how they look after some ultra fine steel wool and Wenol metal polisher. :shades:



still some smudges and small spots around the edges I have to get and they will be good.

I also scooped up this cool looking radiator cap off a JDM RHD Altezza. I think its pretty cool, cause up until now I never heard of the company.


and a shot with the flood lights on.



now some technical questions. I have been trying to figure my cooling system in regards to the radiator fans cutting on. it seems that no matter how long my car been running the fans wont come on and it takes forever for the thermostat to open up. When it does open up I kinda expected the fans to kick on but they don't. the lower radiator hose gets hot, but not to the point where you cant touch it (in other words you can grab it without burning your hands).

I have been talking to my peeps Micha, Josh, and Lex about it and been doing all the regular checks. all the fuses are good, inserted new relays from Honda, ran battery power t fans and they turn on, checked grounds and they are good, tested thermostat and fan switch in hot water and they are good. the only thing I haven't really been able to test is the water pump, but I am sure that's working cause I can see the coolant moving in the radiator.

I ran the car today for 53 mins hitting throttle every once in a while to help raise the temp. the car so far hasn't gotten over the half way mark or really even close to it. it just sits right below the half mark. I hasn't showed any signs of over heating either. so I am kinda stumped.

any ideas on what else it could be?


10-12-2015, 10:41 AM

I can only hope that is the issue. I am gonna move my ground to a different spot and see if that helps. once I get my front end on the car I can try an actual test drive.

speaking of the front end, i finally got my hands on some OEM 99-00 civic fenders. they arent perfect, but they will do. at least one is already VSM.

[Smitty_Works]

Yesterday, 11:50 AM

after work shenanigans went down in the garage. painted the fender and grill yesterday and last night. was able to have them dry and cure using an extra large moving box with a small heater at one end and covered and vented. worked pretty well. too bad I didn't take any pictures.

but here it is in all its rattle can glory. (until I get to the states and get a better real paint job:nod:)






despite the fact that its just rattle can, I am happy just to have the parts on. now I can get my temp tags and get my b-pipe cut and re-welded.

[Zwetje]

That car is looking good sirrrr!

[Error]

Impressive!!

[chris1144]

Looks great

[kelvinEP3]

Looks great, will drive fast enough i think. Like we say in Holland: It goes like a firetruck

[Smitty_Works]

That car is looking good sirrrr!

Looks great, will drive fast enough i think. Like we say in Holland: It goes like a firetruck

Looks great

Impressive!!

thanks a lot. almost done here. just some last minute stuff.

[Boes16A2]

Didn't check your thread in a little while. you have been making progress mister

those CPR's are they 15s or 16s ?

[Kevinio]

those CPR's are they 15s or 16s ?

You're wrong Jos, everybody can see those are real JDM Rotas.

[Smitty_Works]

Didn't check your thread in a little while. you have been making progress mister

those CPR's are they 15s or 16s ?

they are 15's. I couldn't get a set of 16's at the time so for now these will work. I plan on upgrading the brake calipers later on and I may have to use a spacer.

those CPR's are they 15s or 16s ?

You're wrong Jos, everybody can see those are real JDM Rotas.

oh no, the secret is out!!! lol if only they cost as much as Rota though.

[Kevinio]

If you are willing to sell them because you want 16", please let me know! What are the spec? 7,5J ET35?

[Smitty_Works]

If you are willing to sell them because you want 16", please let me know! What are the spec? 7,5J ET35?

I wont be selling them any time soon. this wont happen till I decide on which bigger brake setup I want. the rims are 15x7 and 15x7.5

[Boes16A2]

If you are willing to sell them because you want 16", please let me know! What are the spec? 7,5J ET35?

I know about a set of gabsports which he might be willing to sell but they ar an inch narrower

[Smitty_Works]

fueled up and running an open header on the Army base. 1st wash in over 9 months. need to lower it a bit more. sorry for the cell phone pic