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Old 06-15-2014, 12:10 AM   #45 (permalink)
UltArc
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Silver Flea - '05 Honda Insight
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First of all, if you want to photograph your build, remember to take your dSLR out of the car before you lift it.

Second of all, be prepared to not take as many photos as you want when working in someone else's space. Especially if you expected one hour, and it was over three and a half.

So the rear frame was a no go. There is just too much going on back/down there for it to have worked. I am glad I did not attach it, and waited to get the best view of the conditions. I personally feel there is a higher power, and He's looking out for me- the build was accidentally perfect fitting. The frame and underbody fit just inside the pinch welds, and almost tucks completely under the car.

As mentioned, I used hose clamps to secure them. I am open to suggestions on how to rust proof these, without disabling the the unscrew feature.

I am aware of rust issues, and there are multiple security features in there. Here are the images.


Cable tie holding in place while I secure the hose clamps.



Underbody normally, and the hanging sheet below.



The sheet's center cross bar is secured to the exhaust, with a larger band on it, also, in the case the main one were to break.

Where the front panel will go- also shows attachment of the front of the panel to some solid piece of car (lol, k member/bar?)



Underbody secured.







Front panel (replace) secured.

Whole thing.

She's waiting to go...
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