I've never done a build thread in the past, and after all the work I put into my previous car, I wish I would have. This won't be an overnight success story, i'm working at a slow pace and trying to do everything right the first time. I'm all ears to comments, suggestions, constructive criticism, etc.
Just a bit of history, I totaled my last project about 8 months ago. It was an 01 Red GSR with a fully built motor, suspension, & a decent sound system. All I needed was to complete my turbo system, tune it, and get a decent paint job. Well one rainy night I was merging onto the highway at ~70, when some jerk decided to cut me off in attempt to exit last minute. He clipped my front, I jerked the steering wheel and lost it. Spun around and slammed into the wall. Everybody walked away. I started parting the car out, but came across a good deal on this shell in the process, so I changed my plans.
I'm still undecided about several things, I'd love to go with a JDM front, but still trying to justify the cost. So far i've only spent the buyback on my old car and the cost of this shell.
99 SSBP Shell, CLEAN TITLE theft recovery: $550
01 Totaled GSR buyback: $1000
Here are some pictures to get things started.
First day home:
In the garage
Interior, or lack there of is FILTHY!
And here's a few of the donor car.
First things first, installed my Koni, GC's 350/450, & F7 LCA's
My motor to be installed only has 7k Miles on it. Still turns and appears to be just fine. Has CP 9.7:1 Pistons, eagle rods, new bearings, OEM water pump, oil pump, complete gasket kit, and balanced rotating assembly. The head was resurfaced, had new valve guides pressed in, Supertech valvesprings, TI retainers, 3 Angle valve job, Hondata IM gasket, new ITR LMA's, Aerospeed camgears, cam seal's, cam plug, distributor O ring, and I may have missed a few things..
Not throwing the motor in until I can attatch my tranny, which for whatever reason will not go into 5th or reverse. Probably bent shift forks. Still debating wether i'm going to rebuild mine, or source an ITR tranny with the OEM LSD.
As of now, here's everything else I need before I can actually register & drive the car:
Radiator -- Fluidiyne or Koyorad
Axles -- DSS
Transmission -- Undecided, rebuild mine or OEM ITR
Motor Mounts -- Hasport or inovative
Shifter -- OEM
Shift Linkage -- OEM
Headlights -- OEM
Rear Bumper -- OEM
Wheels -- Undecided, Blades or RPF1's
Airbags -- OEM
Things I would like to buy ASAP:
Seats -- Black Recaro's
Sideskirts -- OEM Optional
Mirriors -- 98+
AC Compressor, Evap & Lines
Door Pannels
Center Console
I've completely scrubbed the inside of the shell and installed the wiring harness, dash, and interior. I didn't get any pictures yet, but i'll be sure to take some tomorrow. My blackberry is the only camera I have for now, I need to get a new digital.
Thanks for looking!
