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OG VX · 07-29-2015, 12:55 AM

Update 7/28/2015: Interior Restoration Continued + Misc. Exterior Details

Hello all, just a bit of an update to keep the thread going.

First off, since the VX isn't hitting the roads daily nowadays, I gave the thing a good wash and found it a car cover. Was supposed to be a "size 2" cover, but thanks to the eco mods, needed a "size 3" cover

Now you see it:

Now you don't:

Also, I finished getting the fender liner's back on. I'm ashamed to post these results, but... it is what it is. My only excuse for the Amateur-Hour results below is (1) It was hot outside and I was tired and (2) it was just hard to line up the cuts.

Ugly in 3...

2....

1....

The other side is about the same, so I'll spare you all another picture. However, all said, the air flow is still better I hope than with no fender liners at all.

Next order of business was to modify the OEM bra. Many of you commented about the little spoilers integrated in to the bra possibly upsetting aero. So, I took them off. Just need to have a seamstress sew back up the front liner, and the bra can be re-installed with a smooth aero now.

Then, I decided to paint the face of the MPGuino amber with some translucent Tamiya model paint. Came out pretty awesome. Amber glow now at night versus the red. Now matches the rest of the dash lights.

Then, I made a quick-disconnect for the fan, as my wife hates riding with it.

I also wired and installed a powered windshield mount antenna.

Then, I made some brackets to get a golf cart mirror in place. I won't say "Wink" because this is not a fan-boy mod for me. For an eco-build, it's actually quite functional. No stickers will be placed on my mirror, but if you do that kind of thing, I certainly don't judge you.

The brackets are made to tie in with the OEM visor mounting holes on the left side, and with the existing fan mount I made months ago on the right side.

Brackets got primer + Rustoleum Hammered dark-granite paint (to match the fan mount I did months ago).

Finished results are great. Awesome visibility with no outside mirrors. No more goofy blind spot mirrors on the glass like I had before, and there is no interference fitment-wise with the "EcoolBreeze" fan set up.

Then, I re-installed the headliner, and FINALLY got the black-dyed interior bits back in.

And to wrap up this post, I started restoring my door card panels and OEM floor mats. I opted to dye them all, and (so far) I'm glad I did. I wanted OEM mats, but they didn't come in black for the EG, only the EK (at least to my knowledge).

I used this product, as I have had great success with it before:

Also, I followed this tutorial, which I put together on an RSX forum years ago, in case any were wondering what and how: Link is here

^ Crazy that I made that post back in 2012 and members there are still doing and uploading their own pics. It's now pretty tried and true. Give it a shot on your own carpets!

While removing the fabric from the door cards, noticed my door card plastic says "CTR" on the mold stamp. Civic Type R? Hey, just goes to show for VX owners... "If it's not a Type R, it's not a tight car!"

Anyway!...Here's the before pics of the pieces:

During (painted on the left, not painted on the right)

And after:

I'll finish the mats restoration by placing a large black vinyl heel pad on the drivers side that I ordered online months ago for about $6 plus shipping. I'll post on that install process with pics on a future post.

Lots of other things to do for August. I'll try to keep busy with stuff and keep posting.

Until next post, thank YOU for ecoTuning in!

07-29-2015, 12:55 AM	#432 (permalink)
OG VX JDM hypeR mileR Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 418 The OG VX - '92 Honda Civic VX Team Honda 90 day: 68.64 mpg (US) Thanks: 475 Thanked 418 Times in 198 Posts	Update 7/28/2015: Interior Restoration Continued + Misc. Exterior Details Hello all, just a bit of an update to keep the thread going. First off, since the VX isn't hitting the roads daily nowadays, I gave the thing a good wash and found it a car cover. Was supposed to be a "size 2" cover, but thanks to the eco mods, needed a "size 3" cover Now you see it: Now you don't: Also, I finished getting the fender liner's back on. I'm ashamed to post these results, but... it is what it is. My only excuse for the Amateur-Hour results below is (1) It was hot outside and I was tired and (2) it was just hard to line up the cuts. Ugly in 3... 2.... 1.... The other side is about the same, so I'll spare you all another picture. However, all said, the air flow is still better I hope than with no fender liners at all. Next order of business was to modify the OEM bra. Many of you commented about the little spoilers integrated in to the bra possibly upsetting aero. So, I took them off. Just need to have a seamstress sew back up the front liner, and the bra can be re-installed with a smooth aero now. Then, I decided to paint the face of the MPGuino amber with some translucent Tamiya model paint. Came out pretty awesome. Amber glow now at night versus the red. Now matches the rest of the dash lights. Then, I made a quick-disconnect for the fan, as my wife hates riding with it. I also wired and installed a powered windshield mount antenna. Then, I made some brackets to get a golf cart mirror in place. I won't say "Wink" because this is not a fan-boy mod for me. For an eco-build, it's actually quite functional. No stickers will be placed on my mirror, but if you do that kind of thing, I certainly don't judge you. The brackets are made to tie in with the OEM visor mounting holes on the left side, and with the existing fan mount I made months ago on the right side. Brackets got primer + Rustoleum Hammered dark-granite paint (to match the fan mount I did months ago). Finished results are great. Awesome visibility with no outside mirrors. No more goofy blind spot mirrors on the glass like I had before, and there is no interference fitment-wise with the "EcoolBreeze" fan set up. Then, I re-installed the headliner, and FINALLY got the black-dyed interior bits back in. And to wrap up this post, I started restoring my door card panels and OEM floor mats. I opted to dye them all, and (so far) I'm glad I did. I wanted OEM mats, but they didn't come in black for the EG, only the EK (at least to my knowledge). I used this product, as I have had great success with it before: Also, I followed this tutorial, which I put together on an RSX forum years ago, in case any were wondering what and how: Link is here ^ Crazy that I made that post back in 2012 and members there are still doing and uploading their own pics. It's now pretty tried and true. Give it a shot on your own carpets! While removing the fabric from the door cards, noticed my door card plastic says "CTR" on the mold stamp. Civic Type R? Hey, just goes to show for VX owners... "If it's not a Type R, it's not a tight car!" Anyway!...Here's the before pics of the pieces: During (painted on the left, not painted on the right) And after: I'll finish the mats restoration by placing a large black vinyl heel pad on the drivers side that I ordered online months ago for about $6 plus shipping. I'll post on that install process with pics on a future post. Lots of other things to do for August. I'll try to keep busy with stuff and keep posting. Until next post, thank YOU for ecoTuning in! __________________ "Yesterday as I was going in to the shop, I came upon a recently killed Armadillo in the middle of the road with one front leg sticking up. As I passed over him he "High Fived" my air dam. I thought that showed a great attitude on his part." -The Donkey CRX Last edited by OG VX; 07-29-2015 at 01:03 AM..