From a free pile of rust comes a complete build - Now with 100% more VR30DDTT!

[Jyttah]

Originally Posted by projectsupra

Just had to grind the little lip off the back side of the center light so the lens would stick out. Ended up making a few revisions to the model but 2 or 3 PETG prints later and I ended up with a pretty good view angle and fit.
I might revise it again later to angle down and poke it out the hole a little more.

Such a cool build! Would you by any change be willing to share the .stl for the camera holder?

[projectsupra]

Sure, no problem, just uploaded it to thingiverse for you.
I need to modify the bracket slightly in the future, to poke a little more out the keyhole and maybe use a better camera, the Q50 one is only 1lux so pretty poor in low light.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6306467

[Jyttah]

Originally Posted by projectsupra

Sure, no problem, just uploaded it to thingiverse for you.
I need to modify the bracket slightly in the future, to poke a little more out the keyhole and maybe use a better camera, the Q50 one is only 1lux so pretty poor in low light.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6306467

Absolutely fantastic!
Thank you very much.

[chiboy002]

this build lives rent free in my head ever since I saw the headlight post on the definitive thread

any chance you'd be willing to upload those files to thingiverse? I'd like to do a remix if you'd allow it

[projectsupra]

What files specifically? I've uploaded a few of the TPU models just now.

https://www.printables.com/model/763...ss-boots/files

[chiboy002]

Sorry I should've been more specific, the ones for the headlight set up you did

[projectsupra]

Oh sorry, I'm not quite ready to hand out those files just yet. I'll think it over but I'd like to make a few BiLED or Bixenon low-pro fiberglass/carbon headlight kits first, whenever I can find the time

[projectsupra]

Haven't updated this in a while, life getting busy and the car is taking a back seat.

I guess we'll start under the car, I found the perfect spot to mount the charcoal canister, fits like it was meant to be here with the custom bracket and hoses.

Also got a custom steel driveshaft made locally after DriveshaftShop wanted over $700 to make a custom one that's maybe 1" longer than an OEM S14 shaft.








Finished up the trunk pop button and license plate lights, quick little print and some wiring.




Then moved on to wrapping the downpipes and installing the clutch line, another custom bracket and custom bent hardline.






Fabbed up some bracketry for this fuse box.




Also got around to learning how to TIG aluminum, after a couple practice beads I decided to go ahead and try on the piping and this was the result, very happy with how they turned out.






And with the intakes in I could make the brackets to hold the filters in place, more custom brackets. These will get some fiberglass/printed splash guards / airbox thing at some point before it gets driven.










Now we get to move on to the fun stuff, I'm using the Q50 door latches and newer style strikers, so more metal work to adapt the cable latches to the old rod style handles.






Finished up the door wiring as well, had to de-pin both harnesses and feed the wires through the original boots one by one.






And while I was wiring I mounted the BCU & IPDM permanently, more custom printed brackets. IPDM snaps in and also holds 2 relays on the back.










Now for my favorite part, I'll leave you with this.
I got the touchless door handles working, after I had to de-pot the OEM sensors and encase them in epoxy in the handle, only minor work to the handles to get them to fit.
Also fit the lights in, works amazing. Still need to find a place for the lock button though.

[JrDarknes]

Touchless door handle mod is very clever. Nice update man.

[chiboy002]

Originally Posted by projectsupra

Oh sorry, I'm not quite ready to hand out those files just yet. I'll think it over but I'd like to make a few BiLED or Bixenon low-pro fiberglass/carbon headlight kits first, whenever I can find the time

understood! ill wait for those to drop or work on my own, appreciate what youre doing to these cars

[thermogod]

well that's just ridiculous. this whole thread is ridiculous. awesome

[PoorMans180SX]

Absolutely crushing it!

[zwzweston]

Originally Posted by thermogod

well that's just ridiculous. this whole thread is ridiculous. awesome

Yep that was about my reaction too, sheesh. Some truly incredible fab work going on in here -- big props for the impeccable attention to detail. Can't wait to see more of this!