Funkster's 08 Honda Fit Build Thread.
#22
Ya, I almost certainly will at some point as well. I have had to budget fairly well lately and the audio setup just hasn't been in the cards with getting my powder coating off the ground.
I got laid off about a month ago and I am going to try hard to make a part time business out of powder coating then just get a part time job somewhere I think.
#26
Thank you very much, I have caught some heat for it but, I like it and it is a great conversation piece. I always like to be a little different.
Haha, I used to own a detailing business so I go all out on the crevices of all of our cars at least a couple times a year.
Haha, I used to own a detailing business so I go all out on the crevices of all of our cars at least a couple times a year.
#27
Another new addition to the powder coated part list. This is a weighted shift knob from one of my other vehicles. I re-tapped the threads and coated it "Tuscan Matt Black" which is a flat black color.
Knob Top:
Knob Side:
Knob Installed: (Ignore my dirty interior)
Knob Top:
Knob Side:
Knob Installed: (Ignore my dirty interior)
#30
Well after a full season of autocrossing my Subaru I have decided I am going to race my Fit in H-Stock next year as well as go to a few local track days. Stay tuned for updates of the limited modifications that can be done for that class.
I also have some more powder coating to be done in the next few days. I will try to get that up.
I also have some more powder coating to be done in the next few days. I will try to get that up.
#31
I did manage to do a little powder coating work today.
My stock battery tray was starting to bubble and generally look pretty rough. I took it out and coated it and the bolts and hardware mirror black to match my other engine bay pieces.
Tray after removal:
Hardware after being coated:
Tray after being coated:
Tray and matching hardware installed:
I have quite a few more parts to coat still. There will be a lot more of this kind of update, haha.
My stock battery tray was starting to bubble and generally look pretty rough. I took it out and coated it and the bolts and hardware mirror black to match my other engine bay pieces.
Tray after removal:
Hardware after being coated:
Tray after being coated:
Tray and matching hardware installed:
I have quite a few more parts to coat still. There will be a lot more of this kind of update, haha.
#33
A lot of people theorize that silicates from glass bead can cause a buildup that will effect the final quality of the product. For this reason, I have not tried them.
I also do not use sand as blasting with it can cause Silicosis. I have no interest in getting that.
I feel 80 grit gives me the best blast profile to keep the product looking great and give my powder a good amount to 'bite' into.
#35
I thought you were just planning on powder coating them. Sorry for the confusion!
#38
Got some parts from a fellow member today. Member 'ghibli99' hooked me up with a great price, great service and super fast shipping. I highly recommend buying from him!
On to the pictures...
I wonder what could be in this well packed box?
Wow, just what I wanted!
Install pictures and more details to come.
On to the pictures...
I wonder what could be in this well packed box?
Wow, just what I wanted!
Install pictures and more details to come.
#39
Doing a little bit of slight work to a couple of the parts before I put them in tomorrow. I added some grip to the dead pedal tonight.
Here is the regular Zeta dead pedal:
I took skateboard grip tape and cut a strip just wide enough:
Trimmed up the edges and here is the final product:
Here is the regular Zeta dead pedal:
I took skateboard grip tape and cut a strip just wide enough:
Trimmed up the edges and here is the final product:
#40
Got my parts installed today and did an oil change as well.
The oil change came up first and was a major pain. The previous person put the oil filter on stupid tight so I had to pull the old mechanic's tricks out and punch a screwdriver through it. (Friend borrowing filter wrench )
I noticed the drain plug was very rusty so I decided to do something about it. I tried scrubbing off the surface rust first, but that was not adequate for me.
So into my blast cabinet it went. Came out looking acceptable.
A quick coat of primer.
A few coats of Satin Black.
I put the plug back in and wrapped up the oil change with a Bosch filter and Royal Purple oil. (Had some laying around from another car)
Next up I changed the paper filter out for the K&N Filter. It was in great shape when I received it used, but me being anal I decided to clean it some more.
Here it is as received. (Pretty Clean)
I cleaned it out again and the water looked like this:
Oiled the filter and installed it. (Paper filter next to it)
The last thing in this post was the installation of my Zeta Dead Pedal. I don't have any install pictures, just the final product.
I also installed my Password: JDM carbon intake manifold cover. I am editing those pictures now and will have one or two up shortly.
The oil change came up first and was a major pain. The previous person put the oil filter on stupid tight so I had to pull the old mechanic's tricks out and punch a screwdriver through it. (Friend borrowing filter wrench )
I noticed the drain plug was very rusty so I decided to do something about it. I tried scrubbing off the surface rust first, but that was not adequate for me.
So into my blast cabinet it went. Came out looking acceptable.
A quick coat of primer.
A few coats of Satin Black.
I put the plug back in and wrapped up the oil change with a Bosch filter and Royal Purple oil. (Had some laying around from another car)
Next up I changed the paper filter out for the K&N Filter. It was in great shape when I received it used, but me being anal I decided to clean it some more.
Here it is as received. (Pretty Clean)
I cleaned it out again and the water looked like this:
Oiled the filter and installed it. (Paper filter next to it)
The last thing in this post was the installation of my Zeta Dead Pedal. I don't have any install pictures, just the final product.
I also installed my Password: JDM carbon intake manifold cover. I am editing those pictures now and will have one or two up shortly.
Last edited by Funkster; 10-30-2011 at 01:18 AM.