Oscars Rebuild Part 2

All the trim....

Granted, there is only one coat of clear on the car but it was only like 4pm when I took these pics. Tomorrow I'll post more pics.


09/21/10


Not much happened today... spent the day wetsanding and buffing. Got the transmission back together and will start installing everything into the car tomorrow.

09/22/2010


Got the engine back in.

Door handles, trim, mirror, etc....

Had to repaint the door....wasn't happy with the bodywork, saw a small spot that pissed me off.

Taillights, rear handle, etc...

09/25/10

Well, pulled the engine and trans back out again.

Took the trans off only to find out that the new OS Giken flywheel is 3mm's thinner than the OEM one which stuffs the OEM bolts 3mm's closer to the crankshaft. Point is, it BINDS!

As requested, here's pics of the rear seats that I had made to match the front Recaros.

The pics a little dark but once I can open the sunroof, I'll get better pics.

09/27/10


Got the engine and trans all back in today, buttoned up the exhaust, recharged the ac unit, installed the radiator support and started the car. All went well.

 Painted the rotors after I had them turned and installed the hub bearings. (the new ones seem beefier)




Assembled the grill and rear bumper except for some trim which I purposely left off so when I get the clear bra put on, they won't be any need for trimming and generally easier to install.





Installed the front seats and harnesses...




Before I left today, I put the headlight rings and M7 scoop.




Tomorrow, all the JCW aero kit parts can go on.

Hopefully I can get it down to the alignment shop tomorrow and will get the clear bra put on it Wednesday. My goal is to be driving it by the end of this week.

09/29/2010 


Color of the candy on the rear spoiler.






09/30/2010 


Presenting Oscar alllllmooooooost done. Not quite but just about.

















Almost final mod...













Just for Drew....





Here’s some updated pics...