OG's VX Build: HyperMile Driving with some JDM Styling

[iceyinferno]

Only way I've successfully cut perfect circles was with a hole saw drill bit. When I cut a hole in my dash for my vacuum gauge I bit the bullet and just bought the right tool for the job And it turned out great.

[Fat Charlie]

Mark the outline of your hole, get it started with a hole saw, then grind/jigsaw/dremel/multitool the finish work.

[OG VX]

Originally Posted by iceyinferno

Only way I've successfully cut perfect circles was with a hole saw drill bit. When I cut a hole in my dash for my vacuum gauge I bit the bullet and just bought the right tool for the job And it turned out great.

Thanks for that info. Just went back and updated my post.

It's actually an obtuse, more oval shape, whole.

[spacemanspif]

Go with Fat Charlie's method. Use a hole saw that will take out the most material easily then get in there with a diegrinder bit on the Dremel. Don't waste your time using cutting discs, just start chunking out metal and move slow so your don't "color outside the lines"

[OG VX]

Update 3/21/2015: Aero Work Continued...

Gorgeous weather here in NC today. Got a lot done.

Started by giving the car and OEM bra a good washing. Let the bra parts hang dry. After some degreasing and agitation with a toothbrush, the Civic embroidery on the bra looks as-new again.




Installed some visors I ordered off of Ebay. They'll be good enough for now, until I can source an OEM set in the (far off) future.







Some friends came over and helped me to hold the panels while I ran a few screws in. My first drill into the rear quarters was painful. There's no going back now!







There only a few screws holding on the panels, so fitment looks extra horrible. As you can see, there is LOTS of work still left to do on the rear end. I've got many hours ahead in fitment, trimming, shaping, drilling, sanding, etc... before paint work can begin on the panels and they can be ran on the street. I'll keep you all posted. So far, so good, however.

Finished off the day with some CF vinyl wrapping. I did the mirror block offs and the OEM antenna block in the vinyl tonight. Fun and easy work. Grille and fog covers will be done also, to match. They must, however, be painted first.


More to come soon. Thank you for eco-tuning in!

[vrmouseyd15b]

That's sharp dude! I like the view from further back like that. The few buddies would make or break that one as far as lining it up, but you look spot on so far! Keep doing your thing- and post Lotsa pics. .

Thanks,
Victor

[pgfpro]

Looks great!!

I understand you on the hesitation. I did the same thing on my car once you start cutting and/or screwing there's no going back lol

[bluesteel93]

Looking good so far! Keep up the good work man.

[firehawk618]

That's great dedication. Hope it works out for you.

[OG VX]

Thanks fellas. Got my butt handed to me yesterday afternoon on the first rivet nut installations. Looks like I'll have to remove the hatch temporarily to install all the rivet nuts on the metal strip atop the OEM spoiler. The latches sitting underneath are effecting my ability to install the rivet nuts. I'll explain with pics later, once I (hopefully) "tame this beast".