The DIY Thread

[LA_phantom_240]

Originally Posted by mcchai1102

anyone do anything with taillights yet??
something similar to clearcorner's kouki taillight..

I had a working prototype using those ebay altezza clears, tinted red (like I had long long ago) and they came out pretty pimp mode. They took a long time to get just right, and nobody came through with solid funds so I abandoned them. My boy was rocking them on his s13 until the ass end got smashed by a Durango.

RIP, 'Oil burning POS'

[mcchai1102]

any pictures??
that'd be pretty neat..
depends, i suppose.

i know the clearcorners ones look fire...

[upSLIDEdown]

Originally Posted by LA_phantom_240

RIP, 'Oil burning POS'

LOL


Yeah, that's my ideal goal, is to do a ring for tails, and a center for brake, but I don't know that I'll ever get around to it. I'm also kinda scared to go prying/cutting on my set of kouki tails. LOL

[mcchai1102]

lol
thats true.. $500 lights, hard to tear em up.

Clearcorners don't own this design or something, right?
like.. no copyright or legal issues?

[LA_phantom_240]

Originally Posted by mcchai1102

lol
thats true.. $500 lights, hard to tear em up.

Clearcorners don't own this design or something, right?
like.. no copyright or legal issues?

I don't know how they stand, legally. I'm sure their board designs have some sort of patent on them. That doesn't stop anyone from making their own boards from scratch. I assume as long as you don't copy their boards exactly you're in the clear. I haven't seen the boards and probably never will.

Don't do it to Kouki lights until you've had enough time to take apart a few tails without breaking em... which is why I went with eBay altezzas. Of course, right now I'm trying to get a zenki centerpiece for the tail set so I can mod it with LEDs to illuminate with the brake lights. I can't get one in my price range though.

[upSLIDEdown]

Originally Posted by LA_phantom_240

Don't do it to Kouki lights until you've had enough time to take apart a few tails without breaking em... which is why I went with eBay altezzas. Of course, right now I'm trying to get a zenki centerpiece for the tail set so I can mod it with LEDs to illuminate with the brake lights. I can't get one in my price range though.

Yeah, that's my worry... LOL. I might try my old stock tails and see how hard they are to get apart. What's your price range on the S14 zenki center section? I assume you mean the stock center section, right?

[palauoriginal]

when you guys did the led taillights, what were the mcd of the LEDs?
what would be a good mcd for interior?

[silva240coupe]

Originally Posted by HyperTek

S13 5lug front hub redrill conversion


Ghetto but worked great.. requires drill press, something to make the bolt pattern *a 5 lug rotor thats already been drilled for 4 lug works great as template* and additional metal needs to be shaved flat on the rear side to have the stud sit flat. Did this to a few cars.

I did this same thing and have (knock on wood) zero problems so far..

Took stock S13 hub, knocked out all studs except one

Placed stock S14 rotor on top

Put in drill press to drill out holes

Used an end mill (school I went to had one, all you're doing is removing material)

Once holes are drilled, knock in new studs, (you can tack weld each stud if you want)

[LA_phantom_240]

Originally Posted by palauoriginal

when you guys did the led taillights, what were the mcd of the LEDs?
what would be a good mcd for interior?

MCD is a rating that really shouldn't mean anything when you start getting into 'big boy' LEDs, because many cheaper LEDs aren't as bright as other higher quality LEDs with the same MCD rating. Also, higher quality LEDs (Such as LumiLED Superflux) will last much longer at their recommended working voltage and amperage. The ones I used in my third brake lamp are found here
http://www.componentsuperstore.com/s...IGHTING8080368
They're not cheap, I'm warning you guys now. Red/Orange, like I've already said, is more intense than straight red, and when used behind a red lens, they look great.

[LB.Motoring]

Originally Posted by silva240coupe

I did this same thing and have (knock on wood) zero problems so far..

Took stock S13 hub, knocked out all studs except one

Placed stock S14 rotor on top

Put in drill press to drill out holes

Used an end mill (school I went to had one, all you're doing is removing material)

Once holes are drilled, knock in new studs, (you can tack weld each stud if you want)

yup,

we did my s13 also. No problems thus far.

[Antihero983]

hmm i might have to try this when the weather finally permits.....

[racerx83858]

I know somebody already did this, but i just wanted to show another example of what could be done for some cheap brake ducting, and it actually works!

[JDM671]

Originally Posted by HyperTek

S13 5lug front hub redrill conversion


Ghetto but worked great.. requires drill press, something to make the bolt pattern *a 5 lug rotor thats already been drilled for 4 lug works great as template* and additional metal needs to be shaved flat on the rear side to have the stud sit flat. Did this to a few cars.

I LOVE DIY

[e30cabrio]

Hopefully you guys don't mind me bumping a slightly old thread, but I was talking about the same subject of drilling the hub to create a new pattern in mine.

For those who have done it in the past, why didn't you just thread in new studs into the holes? I am sure you could have used a tap to create threads. This way, it won't be too much of a permanent thing. Then also, if the stud breaks, then it would be somewhat easily replaceable.

Also assuming that you are worried about it possibly sliding off of the threads, and want something more secure, why not just put a couple of tap welds on the back of it. This way, it will be secure, but you could always grind the tap welds down, and remove the stud?

Just trying to throw ideas out there with you guys.

[kingkilburn]

^Wheel studs are pressed in. ^

[e30cabrio]

Originally Posted by kingkilburn

^Wheel studs are pressed in. ^

Maybe I am just used to converting over to studs in my other cars. Cause for example, a BMW uses wheel bolts and if you were to convert it over to a stud, all you would have to do is thread in the new studs into the existing threaded holes on the hub.

All that is used to secure them down is some red or blue loctite (don't remember which one at the moment they used). A lot of racers use this method on their cars, to change out wheels quicker, and have no problems with just threading in the studs. This also allows them to change it out every so often if needed, since they experience a lot more wear and tear than normal use.

[undesiredshoe]

Call me cheap but one of my sway bar link bushings took a shit on me and i want to replace it with a threaded rod, washers, and some locking nuts. Good deal

[motegineon]

lol post pics

[racerx83858]

10 dollar Corolla strut brace makes a pretty good trunk support!





Please, I'd like to see some more DIY ideas!!

[markyboi]

what year corolla? what other mods did you have to do to make it fit?

[racerx83858]

AE92 body style gt-s cars, I just drilled some well placed holes. Seems to help somewhat with the butt G-meter.

[clark]

http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?p=1982125

[RazoE]

Originally Posted by racerx83858

AE92 body style SR5 cars, I just drilled some well placed holes. Seems to help somewhat with the butt G-meter.

no, you need a GT-S AE92 Corolla Coupe...

The SR5's wont have them (I got one for my girl's SR5 Coupe)

[g-via]

this thread rocks my socks, +rep to you OP


Custom made brake lines for my Z brake swap:




Removing the spoiler from the hatch ($#@$ rust!):



The 4 to 5 lug conversion is pretty interesting...I might try that in the future if I can find access to a drill press!


Also, I am just about to start my interior lights LED conversion, where did you guys buy you LED's?? Also, where can you buy/find information about what resistors you will need?? Thanks!

[Locko]

^^ can you post more about the brake lines??

[g-via]

we took a coat hanger and bent it into the desired shape needed to clear everything

then we took a stainless steel brake line and shaped it (gently) into the same shape as the coat hanger. Make sure you do not disfigure the cross section of the brake line.

another picture might help:

[racerx83858]

This came off a Caprice cop car. Both sides of course..

[ZipTiedCoupe]

found this by accident. bump. any more DIY's?

[brokeAs240sx]

I just did this one: 240z fuel splash guard retrofit

Kinda-sorta-useful for the few who care about trying not to spill fuel onto their paint @ the gas station:

Total project time: about 3-5 minutes

Equipment required:
- Scissors
- Rubber material or a 240z fuel splash guard (or whatever it is really called)



Step 1:
- Trim the splash guard


Step 2:
- Fit the piece - if you trimmed too much like I did (or just got a rectangular piece), you can wedge it between the fuel sender grommet & the chassis.







It actually works, too! Normally I don't spill any fuel. However, yesterday, I went to fuel up & 2-3 drops escaped the fuel sender & landed onto the splash guard instead of my nice paint, YAY!

[HyperTek]

woah some really nice updates =D