specONE's Build Thread

8 minute(s) of a 104 minute read

got rid of the iJDMtoys fog lights a couple of weeks ago and picked up a used set of OEM JDM.

The shrouds that came with the used set were super pitted with rock chips so i ended up selling them out and purchasing a new set to take its place. Probably my favorite part of the this fog light set since they are still new from the bag =)

The fog light harness that I ran in the vehicle already for the iJDMtoys had a different connector plug at the end of them so I sourced some OEM style connectors to make a harness adapter so its plug-n-play and tight secure connection when i go to actually install them on the car.

crimped with special tool.

Done and heat shrinked

OEM connector at the end of the fog lights

fits light a glove, or should i say OEM

A quick benchtest to make sure the wiring adapters are all set

Will hopefully get them on the car soon.

4-24-2016

had some time today to get the fog lights in.

turns on there is absolutely no way I was getting them on without removing the front wheels.

They have to be stuff in from the back side to bolt on.

Luckily I had a little more free time than i initially put aside for it today

5-2-2016

commence the itchy posts

used a cardboard template to figure out the bottom of the subwoofer enclosure. Cardboard easier to cut and do over if I mess up rather that do it on wood

now to trace it onto the wood

now taping commences to protect the trunk lining

bottom wood test fit

Time to protect the rest of the vehicle so the Fiberglass resin does not get all over the place

First layer of resin and mat laid

now that it is dry, time to get it out

and boy did it give me a workout pulling on it to release it. Struggled for a good 40-50 minutes pulling and yanking and spraying water into the crevice to weaken the blue masking tape adhesive.

my trunk is still intact and not a mess after pulling the mold

Took a half hour of peeling the blue tape off the rear of the mold, very tedious activity

quick test fit back in the car

up next will be to add another layer or two to this to strengthen the walls some more before i trim the piece down. right now the mold is a bit oversized and not easy to remove in and out of vehicle. Then onto figuring out how the front will look .

hopefully i can keep the momentum of this project going,

if not expect a update in a couple of months lol.