My Hurricane Sandy Project

[iWANNAsiR]

I bought the car with three, yes 000003, miles in July and it should be on the road this month.

Car hasn't been a big priority because I have to many other projects. Trying to give Mr. 3DX a run for his $.


It was completely stripped down.



Then I spent a few $ at my local Honda dealer (Coggin) and Powdercoater (East Coast Powdercoating).

And now it is getting to the final touches adding a few little additions along the way.

 

[MrsJrotax101]

Wow you've really been busy with her! Welcome to the forum!

 

[webby]

wow... what was going on with stripping it down like that? purpose?

 

[KennyGS]

Welcome!

 

[nat3d]

welcome man! look forward to seeing your progress

 

[iWANNAsiR]

Basically every part was removed and either cleaned, powdercoated or replaced due to being flooded. Every harness is new as well as all electric motors.

 

[Pauly99to17]

Flood sale eh?

 

[iWANNAsiR]

Yep i figured if I had less than $12k in a "brand new" Si I couldn't pass it up. $12k is what I sold my last daily driver for (04 SRT-4). I think I will end up around $14k with aftermarket Nav and the OEM body kit. So not to shabby.

 

[webby]

It cost 12k prior to buying all the new harnesses, or after you bought all the new harnesses?

 

[iWANNAsiR]

I paid just over $8k shipped to my door. I will have about $6k in parts and tax, title, etc. So around $14k will be my total invested.

 

[Br3TT]

amazing!

 

[gusgus]

Nice car.... i also bought my 2013 si sedan with around $8K and its almost ready for the road. will be spending about $12k with all the fixing and title. glad I'm not the only one here that does this

 

[Dar-Dar]

Pretty cool. Where was the car from? Did you notice any signs of premature rusting?

 

[iWANNAsiR]

New Jersey auction. No damage/rusting on any of the finished products. All of the bare steel parts were rusted, now they are all powder coated.

 

[2013civic_si]

amazing!

I agree!

 

[bootyluvr]

I'm glad you explained the title. I was confused until after I read Webby's question and your answer.

 

[iWANNAsiR]

Almost there.

 

[webby]

looks good. What more needs done?

 

[Todai]

I am impressed how skillful everyone is here in these forums... I would never think to do anything like this to my car. I would be so scared to screw it up so bad. Nice work!

 

[iWANNAsiR]

I have to replace the power steering motor and the evap canister. The canister is on its way and the power steering motor should be soon. I had to buy a new passenger seat the other day, because of a failed seat weight sensor. i runs and drives and is a whole lot of fun, just trying to get it completed/pass the state inspection.