Joe-G's Raven FRS Journal

[Joe-G]

Avest Japan Clear LED Side Markers!


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Some Japanese warning... Hope its nothing too serious...


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[Joe-G]

Originally Posted by rns294

Link to where you go the TRD aero kit?

Hey sorry, I dont have a specific link. You'll find that the forum vendors can get you a set... Or the ebay/amazon route works too, BaysonR seems to have products that generally fit well.

[Joe-G]

So my drivers side mirror has had a crack in it for awhile now. I gather it was caused by using an automated cloth wash at the dealership I used to work at...

Since I've recently been in the spirit of making some DIY pieces (ie. Front splitter), I figured I'd try fitting a set of universal mirrors. If it turns out looking like ass, I can always put the stock ones back on.

All you really need is cardboard, sheet metal, and tin snips (or dremel).

Mirrors Removed. What a PITA. Trying to fish the plug through the hole was a nightmare. Its easier to de-pin the connector (preferred method), or cut the plug off (and re-wire later if needed).


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Carboard dreams


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Fitting the cardboard template


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Transferred onto sheet metal


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Doubled it up!


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Measured the bolt for hole size (M6x1.25 I beleive)


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Didn't really fit so great without a gasket. Ended up being a little too big


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So I trimmed both down, and fitted the oem gasket.


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Right side


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and the left!


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Now I'm just waiting for the mirrors to come in, so I can mount them up to the base plates and get better looking hardware. Mirrors and base plates will probably be color matched and painted the same time I get my wing.

Thanks to @Tye300 and his DIY thread. Couldn't have made it any easier =).

[Joe-G]

Had Collective draw my car. So cool! Drawing shows some items I have on the way, and some that are on the wish list


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[Brayden_23]

That wing really matches the lines of the car! If it turns out that good in reality, I would say it has to be my the best wing I've seen!

[Apex-Apex]

subbed!

[JoeC]

I was with you until you fitted a sheet of plywood to the front. maybe I'm being too judgmental but does that really do anything except look like a sheet of plywood on the front?

It looks like you're having fun with the car though. It's all good.

[Joe-G]

Originally Posted by JoeC

I was with you until you fitted a sheet of plywood to the front. maybe I'm being too judgmental but does that really do anything except look like a sheet of plywood on the front?

It looks like you're having fun with the car though. It's all good.

It can be functional if done right. Don't really care so much about how it looks, but I'm hoping it might help at the track & autocross. Once I have it dialed in, I'll probably re-do it in something more aesthetic..

For what its worth, plenty of teams use plywood. From what it looks like, even the Rasty 86

[Joe-G]

So the mirrors showed up... amongst some other goodies if you can spot it

Overnight from...Taiwan! haha


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Nice packing!


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Not bad for under $100 USD!


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And the weight! 7.70oz


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Or 219g


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and mocked up.. Will probably get it all bolted down properly on the weekend...


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Also found a set of replacement decals for the CE28. They're reproductions.


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[JoeC]

I dig the mirrors! I think the mounting plates will look better painted black. Also, will you be able to attach the mirrors to the center of the plates?

[Joe-G]

Originally Posted by JoeC

I dig the mirrors! I think the mounting plates will look better painted black. Also, will you be able to attach the mirrors to the center of the plates?

I think you're right. Im planning to have the plates color matched with the mirrors, and the wing. I think there is enough space to mount it center, but I plan to utilize one of the original mounting holes. I think it would be more sturdy that way.

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[JoeC]

You're probably right about the sturdiness being able to use an existing mounting point.

(also, i just noticed you are joe-g and I'm joec, hahha)

[Joe-G]

HKS Super Hybrid Filter!


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They "Hybrid" filter system


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[Joe-G]

Itching to do something to the car this weekend, I went ahead and tinted my rear tail lights. It's always been something that I've wanted to try, but I've never really had much patience or skill when it came to painting and taping.

It came out ok... Not perfect, but idk I guess we can let the pictures speak for themselves.

I used 4-5 coats of Red Duplicolor Metalcast, and 2-3 coats of Duplicolor Acrylic Clear Coat. I also used some autobody grade wax and grease remover I had laying around from a previous project. However, I didn't bother to scuff up the housings... Others seem to have no problems, but I guess only time will tell...

All taped up... Should have taken more time during this step. Oh well...


Right. After a few light coats of Metalcast.

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Left, also after a few light coats of Metalcast.

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Couple coats of clear, and after drying. Color came out OK!

Here's the left side


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Right Side


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Side by Side


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And sitting indoors to cure! (Garage is a little too cold up on this side of the border)


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