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    FEEL's good SHG_EasyE's Avatar
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    The 2nd Chapter: Easy's 02 SSM

    Well as some of you have seen my old build has sadly been lost in the changeover, so now it's time to come back bigger and better with more of that good ol SHG custom and DIY work! Ill keep this post updated with links to updates as theyre added like before, so dont forget to check back to see whats new with the car!

    Specs:

    -Exterior:

    Volvo 740 lip retrofit
    SHG eyelids
    CTR H badges and Union Jack
    Rear wiper delete
    Rally Armor mudflaps

    -Interior
    Black suede door cards
    SHG RS door pulls
    Red H badge
    Strut King pedals
    Carbon din and misc blockoffs
    Accord-R CL1 shift knob
    CTR shiftboot
    Black suede wrapped console with FEEL's badge
    Memory Fab S68 carbon bucket
    Buddy Club Racing Spec seat rail
    SHG Rigid seat brackets
    OEM cargo net

    -Engine
    Gunmetal valve cover
    FEEL's oil cap
    FEEL's radiator cap
    Spoon Sports engine damper
    Dip stick tension spring
    Custom booster and evap lines
    Re-routed throttle cables
    New assorted OEM hardware
    Hodata/SHG airbox mod

    -Suspension+Brakes
    Full DC5 suspension and brakes
    FEEL's Dampers custom rates 11k front 18k rear
    DC5R front control arms
    DC5R front sway bar
    King Motorsports ball joint adapters
    Buddy Club P1 rear upper arms
    Ingalls Camber bolts
    Hardrace roll center adjusters
    Carbing subframe brace
    Project Mu B-Force brake pads
    Hawk DTC-60 front Porterfield R4 rear race pads for track

    Wheels + Tires
    Front: 17x9 +35 RPF1 with 245/40/17 Dunlop Z1
    Rear: 17x7.5 +48 RPF1 with 225/45/17 Dunlop Z1
    Spoon Sports lug nuts

    -Weight lost, added, and total
    Stock weight: 2744 wet
    Removal of spare tire and jack: -35lbs
    Removal of subframe heatshield: -2lbs
    Removal of misc brackets, covers, and bolts: -2lbs
    Removal of front splash gaurd: -3lbs
    New wheels tires and lugnuts: -7lbs
    FEEL's dampers: -23lbs
    DC5R control arms: -6lbs
    DC5R front sway bar: -1lb
    Carbon bucket seat: -20lbs

    Total: 2,647lbs


    Updated pictures as of 1.31.11












    Current power output (stock)



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    Page 4: New tires and rear wheels, King ball joint adapters, re-worked intake manifold
    http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthr...s-02-SSM/page4

    Page 6: FEEL's dampers, FEEL's sticker and plaque, King ball joint inserts installed
    http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthr...s-02-SSM/page6

    Page 8: Chassis stripped, painted and new suspension installed. Alignment and corner weight
    http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthr...s-02-SSM/page8

    Page 10: Black suede door inserts
    http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthr...-02-SSM/page10

    Page 11: Suede wrapped console cover with FEEL's bage and FEEL's rad cap, Pictures from Monticello track day!
    http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthr...-02-SSM/page12

    Page 13: New pictures of the garage and car, New OEM parts, DC5-S manifold and cat
    http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthr...-02-SSM/page13

    Page 14: Progess on custom fabbed seat brakets
    http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthr...-02-SSM/page14

    Page 15: Left seat bracket complete, carbon dash blockoffs, Stoptech brakes, FEEL's oil cap and decals
    http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthr...-02-SSM/page15

    Page 16: New pictures of the car
    http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthr...-02-SSM/page16

    Page 18: Russell braided lines, Pictures of the track day gear
    http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthr...-02-SSM/page18

    Page 19: Seat brackets finished, Stoptech calipers modded, Carbing rear bar, AEM fuel rail
    http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthr...-02-SSM/page19

    Page 20: K20A2 engine, POR15 coating for rear bumper support, FEEL's underhood decal
    http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthr...-02-SSM/page20

    Page 21: Seat brackets finished, Stoptech caliper refeshed, photoshoot
    http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthr...-02-SSM/page21

    Page 23: Refreshed OEM muffler, Spoon engine damper
    http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthr...-02-SSM/page23

    Page 24: S2000 start button install, DC5 R rear sway bar
    http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthr...-02-SSM/page24

    Page 25: Custom rear endlinks, Garage shots, Seat bracket progress, custom airbox project begins
    http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthr...-02-SSM/page25

    Page 26: Buddy Club P1 arms, SHG RS door pulls, refinished bucket seat, some projects at work, airbox progress
    http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthr...-02-SSM/page26

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    It begins again

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    Swap it..... Lol great looking car hope to see you at some events this year!

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    what you think about adding a front lip to the HFP front bumper? I haven't seen that yet

    is that the Volvo lip or home depot?

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    Quote Originally Posted by dkid15 View Post
    Swap it..... Lol great looking car hope to see you at some events this year!
    No plans to swap anytime soon, just bolt-ons and a 6spd hopefully with LSD, but even that wont be for a while.

    Quote Originally Posted by dirtyMETHOD View Post
    what you think about adding a front lip to the HFP front bumper? I haven't seen that yet

    is that the Volvo lip or home depot?
    Thanks, yeah its a volvo lip. I think I saw someone do a thin garage door lip on an HFP bumper and it was EH... I think the HFP is fine as-is.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SHG_EasyE View Post



    Thanks, yeah its a volvo lip. I think I saw someone do a thin garage door lip on an HFP bumper and it was EH... I think the HFP is fine as-is.
    I think the Volvo lip looks legit.

    not that I would do it, I think it would look too busy, just wanted to see what it looks like. you remeber who had it done?

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    yay, grad you decided to make another one despite rosing the ord one that you spent so much time on!

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    Quote Originally Posted by SHG_EasyE View Post
    No plans to swap anytime soon, just bolt-ons and a 6spd hopefully with LSD, but even that wont be for a while.



    Thanks, yeah its a volvo lip. I think I saw someone do a thin garage door lip on an HFP bumper and it was EH... I think the HFP is fine as-is.
    Just got my HFP front in the mail yesterday. Very excited

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    Quote Originally Posted by dkid15 View Post
    Just got my HFP front in the mail yesterday. Very excited
    post up some pics when you get it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dirtyMETHOD View Post
    I think the Volvo lip looks legit.

    not that I would do it, I think it would look too busy, just wanted to see what it looks like. you remeber who had it done?
    Im pretty sure it was on EPH before it went down, but I have no idea whos car it was. Im pretty sure it was SSM...

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    First update to the new thread :)

    So I worked on the EP all day friday doing some spring cleaning and painting my valve cover. She got 2 coats of wax over the winter and was due for another so I washed, clay barred, and waxed her as well as the usual engine bay, interior and wheel detail.

    I did the valve cover in a dark gunmetal color and decided not o clear because I liked how the satin finish looked natural. I also added a tension spring for the dip stick since the K series builds some crankcase pressure under racing conditions.







    Replaced the spring nut for the gas door...





    Cleaned compounded and waxed behind the hatch trim piece...












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    So simple and clean! I love it!

    Man I wanna go out and clean my car right now

    Every time I see your thread I want to clean my car. That VC looks GREAT!!!!!!

    Keep up the good work.

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    In for the 2nd build thread.Lovin the new VC as well.

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    glad you decided to revive the thread. love your build thread and attention to detail.
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    Love it as always, man. Any plans on an HFP wing?

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