Are you creative?
09-14-2008, 01:42 PM
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Are you creative?
In my line of business I have to be creative 24/7. Part of being so extends to my own custom automotive modifications. Thus I'd like to share with you a few recent mods I've completed, and if you have any custom work you have done yourself please share.
Project Alpine
I have a custom form fitting fiberglass sub enclosure wrapped in trunk carpeting to match. I cut the mounting board out of 1/2 inch MDF, form fit into the trunk recess, and painted a high gloss black with hours of sanding for an ultra smooth finish. Topped it off with 3 layers of Poorboys Wheel Sealant. It's extra thick wax that really brings out the gloss of the clearcoat. I also installed a set of blue LEDS to match the Alpine power LED.
Components:
Alpine SWS-1043D 10" subwoofer set at 2ohm
Alpine MRP-M500 mono amplifier
Quick video: http://www.altspace.com/rx8/alpine/alpine_sub.html
Project See Through
In the quest of customization, I had seen some modifications in which areas of the car have plexiglass panels so that one to see what is normally hidden from view. The Racing Beat intake is somewhat stock in appearance in that it is simply a big black box that houses the airfilter. This filter is quite large and has a blue anodized cap on the front.
First step was to cut an opening on the top. I followed the embossed shape on the box for the opening and by using a dremel cutting tool I cut out the plastic. Followed with a sanding bit to smooth out the edges.
The next step was to create the plexiglass piece that will cover this opening. It could be simply left open, but since engine performance is gained by colder air, leaving it open would only allow hot air from the engine to enter the intake.
Project Sirius
Removed ashtray and created a custom molded fiberglass pod for my Sirius radio unit.
Project Alpine
I have a custom form fitting fiberglass sub enclosure wrapped in trunk carpeting to match. I cut the mounting board out of 1/2 inch MDF, form fit into the trunk recess, and painted a high gloss black with hours of sanding for an ultra smooth finish. Topped it off with 3 layers of Poorboys Wheel Sealant. It's extra thick wax that really brings out the gloss of the clearcoat. I also installed a set of blue LEDS to match the Alpine power LED.
Components:
Alpine SWS-1043D 10" subwoofer set at 2ohm
Alpine MRP-M500 mono amplifier
Quick video: http://www.altspace.com/rx8/alpine/alpine_sub.html
Project See Through
In the quest of customization, I had seen some modifications in which areas of the car have plexiglass panels so that one to see what is normally hidden from view. The Racing Beat intake is somewhat stock in appearance in that it is simply a big black box that houses the airfilter. This filter is quite large and has a blue anodized cap on the front.
First step was to cut an opening on the top. I followed the embossed shape on the box for the opening and by using a dremel cutting tool I cut out the plastic. Followed with a sanding bit to smooth out the edges.
The next step was to create the plexiglass piece that will cover this opening. It could be simply left open, but since engine performance is gained by colder air, leaving it open would only allow hot air from the engine to enter the intake.
Project Sirius
Removed ashtray and created a custom molded fiberglass pod for my Sirius radio unit.
Last edited by altspace; 09-14-2008 at 01:49 PM.
09-14-2008, 01:50 PM
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that stuff looks awesome man. thats alot of time put in and it pays off. ive wanted to do something similar with my revi, but im not sure if i have the know-how to pull it off. looks great.
09-15-2008, 08:43 AM
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Thx all. I really appreciate the compliments. Ya'll rock!
Anyone notice the windshield washer resevoir? It's a carbon fiber piece I cut into the shape of a rotary.
Anyone notice the windshield washer resevoir? It's a carbon fiber piece I cut into the shape of a rotary.
09-16-2008, 06:32 PM
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I put a sub between my rear seats, that was my latest project which was a biatch with my cheap menards dremel, lol. I dont have any pics here at work.
09-16-2008, 06:39 PM
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I don't think You can really call most of my work as creative. I don't have the tools or space for serious fabrication so my general rule is work with what's stock, and do only nesscicary modification to the stock parts to get the job done right. K.I.S.S.
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