Rave's Progress Thread, 3sgte Arrived 11/22/11 Options

[rave2n]

Reconsolidating Thread!

Pics from beginning to present

When purchased


First Mod - Feels like yesterday


Cleaning and Painting engine bay





Battery Tie down


Wheels & Springs

Before:



After:




Rainguards:




Facelift & Projector/Clear Highs:









Well all in all, to this point i think progress is great. I've learned alot, spent tons of money I didn't think I had. Purchased many tools never expected needing, and of course, recieved tons of help and goodies from 6gc.net. My thanks to the community once agian, I couldn't have come this far without ya guys!

This post has been edited by rave2n: Nov 22, 2011 - 1:38 PM

[rave2n]

Ah thanks for that info Ted, but of course I get that motor that doesn't have it But, while I was investigating, I took a gander at the timing belt and all involved in that area. Belt looks brand new, and everything else pretty clean, slightly more dirty then my Lady's car with 57k on it. So I can only assume its around that area.

Back to the wiring harness.

I've read the horror threads, the nightmares, and the mess ups of others attempting to do it themselves. I respect the professionals that convert these harnesses for the community, as I know from personal exp its no simple task. Though, I work with wires daily, schematics, and many other fun items quite close to this harness technology. I'm debating on doing it myself.

I've noted the 33' extension of the harness from the LHD to RHD. That is no biggie, easiely accomplished. Changing and matching pins from the connectors should also not be a big issue. I do that nearly monthly on DB25 connectors for satellite automation which are actually smaller and have to be soldered =P - The part I think would get me in a bind is the IC relay, and another relay that is near the rad that I'm not positive I have at the moment. I'm sure I can source a copy relays easy here from work, but I'm not positive on there throws yet.

But then again, it might be another one of those situations where I said "how the hell can someone charge ??? for ???" (This isn't saying the price isn't fair, i'm just cheap if I feel I have the ability) do it myself and see exactly why they charge that much! My clutch was a prime example =P

Edit: I also forgot I do not have my 7a harness to cut up for spare wire for the extension, being I'm still driving it...aaahahhh choices

This post has been edited by rave2n: Dec 16, 2011 - 10:25 AM