Galante's 8g Build

[E_Emerson88]

damn that would have completed the whole thing. either way it looks beautiful

[RAZ_76]

damn that would have completed the whole thing. either way it looks beautiful

That's what I'm saying but the car is still clean.

[csj]

Sorry to steal this momentarily, but:


ASTIG figured it out w/ some relays and capacitors... yo ASTIG chime in! basically the way it works is the outside turning light turns on then turns off a few seconds after the signal stops blinking, the capacitors store the charge and keep the bulb on for a few seconds so they don't blink.

I just got my VR4 fogs and have searched for instructions on how to wire them correctly, but can't really find anything. Do you know what type/size/etc capacitor is needed?

[Galante]

That's what I'm saying but the car is still clean.

since no one is interested w/ the flares I might just paint it and install it on spring.. I'll keep you guys posted..

[9G]

do it

[Reelax]

Sorry to steal this momentarily, but:



I just got my VR4 fogs and have searched for instructions on how to wire them correctly, but can't really find anything. Do you know what type/size/etc capacitor is needed?

PM ASTIG. however, his car is a USDM, so his solution is a work around since our cars do not have the circuit for the turning floods. yours is EDM/worldspec, so your car may have it. in any case, ASTIG has done it on his conversion so he would be the man to ask.

[lnkn52]

since no one is interested w/ the flares I might just paint it and install it on spring.. I'll keep you guys posted..

Ill buy your flares

[csj]

PM ASTIG. however, his car is a USDM, so his solution is a work around since our cars do not have the circuit for the turning floods. yours is EDM/worldspec, so your car may have it. in any case, ASTIG has done it on his conversion so he would be the man to ask.

Thanks, he's been PM'ed :)

[csj]

since no one is interested w/ the flares I might just paint it and install it on spring.. I'll keep you guys posted..

I'm very interested in the flares, please see PM.

[Galante]

Looking forward for spring to have my jdm flares painted and installed!

[dknight3]

well i guess hes not selling them

[Galante]

Yeah, I'd rather use it now to see how it will look on the g. =)

[spdracr]

if you ever change your mind let me know :)

[es_fact]

i'm in love with your G

you've inspired me... I'm going to start buying and building

[Galante]

^Good luck with your plans! If you need help pm me.

I'm going to install my jdm side markers today if weather isn't too cold.

I still can't resume painting my flares due to weather here. Hopefully in the next few weeks.

[Galante]

Ok. I was able to install my jdm side markers today.


Here's tools of the trade:
Caliper
Masking Tape
Dremel
Cutting discs
Dry Marker
Level
Ruler
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture-3.jpg

I started by drawing a line parallel to the curve of the pender then I used a level to get a straight line.
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture001-1.jpg

Then I applied a several layers of masking tape so it won't damage the paint if I slip when cutting.
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture002-1.jpg
the other side:
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture007-5.jpg

Here's after the cut have been made.
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture003-5.jpg

Hola! It's a perfect fit!
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture004-6.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture005-6.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture008-4.jpg

[IVORY_G]

Nice work!

[Galante]

Thanks!

I got lazy afterwards so I'll do the wiring next week ;)

[02redgalant]

nice work...I wish I had the balls to drill in my fender lol

[Galante]

It's easy.. Try it.. I practice on a thick paper board first before actually cutting the fender.. ;P

[polishmafia]

Nice work as always!

[02redgalant]

hey galante,on page 5, how did you make the mirror switch fit in the stock mirror/fog housing?

[Galante]

^I used a file to trim the inner sides of the housing until the jdm mirror switch fits. ;)

[Galante]

Installed the 3000k hids for the fogs the other day..

I'll trial fit the fender flares today before painting them next week..

[E_Emerson88]

wire the markers yet??

[starh4x]

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture008-4.jpg

hmmm mine sit flush. your markers dont look like their meant to be flush though. hmmm

[greddy]

^it's cuz your fenders have indentations that are designed for the side markers, ours don't

[starh4x]

yeah i guessed. looks great.

Im thinking of selling my mirrors and getting the accord mirrors with the indicators on them.

[Galante]

wire the markers yet??

Nope. I'm thinking of wiring them when I installed the fender flares. :smt082

[Galante]

With the 3k hids installed on the fogs..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/New%20Style%20VR4/Picture181.jpg

[showtime]

looks real good!

[E_Emerson88]

sexy, any shots from further away??

[Galante]

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/New%20Style%20VR4/Picture178-1.jpg

[es_fact]

thats hot <3

[E_Emerson88]

beautiful work

[illrik]

you don't know how happy I am to see a jdm galant in Winnipeg, we need to get a club going, i'm so sick of all these civics runnin around. i'll be starting my jdm conversion soon, can u help me, cuz i dunno what i'll be doing lol? I live 10 mins away from Tyndall Park lol.

[fuel]

I gotta wonder how do you guys go about an entire JDM conversion just by swapping some lights and a bumper? What about the suspension the JDM has? AWD? Nice interior which the USDM spec made a mess of?

[es_fact]

lmao.. owned :(

[fuel]

I didn't mean to come across as harsh lol but I'm trying to figure out how a car magically becomes from a different market cause it has a couple parts from one?

[es_fact]

understood bud.. lol... it's just funny how you put it out initially... but hey.. i can guarantee that if USDM looked as nice as the JDM does.... you'd have asians back in japan rockin' fully customized OEM automatic galants... lol

[Galante]

I gotta wonder how do you guys go about an entire JDM conversion just by swapping some lights and a bumper? What about the suspension the JDM has? AWD? Nice interior which the USDM spec made a mess of?


love your own man. I just like the JDM look (exterior) on my car.

Don't get my thread title literally.

[fuel]

and you've done a good job with the conversion that's for sure - I really like how it turned out. I guess I'm more just picking at how the word 'JDM' gets thrown around so much these days.

[es_fact]

and you've done a good job with the conversion that's for sure - I really like how it turned out. I guess I'm more just picking at how the word 'JDM' gets thrown around so much these days.

i have to agree with that... my buddy threw an S type hood on his mini and called it a conversion : / lol

[ShiZnitH]

Whats the point of makin sidemarkers with ORANGE colour :lol:
Over here removing orange parts is the first mod every1s doin :P
But good job anyways :)
How about fix the interior and make a JDM inside aswell ;) In Europe u can get dashboards with LHD and the sportseats and steering wheel from my type. Then u have a VR-4 look inside aswell :)

[Galante]

Obviously I'm not in Europe. I'll consider upgrading the interior in the future. thanks

[ShiZnitH]

Not that hard to ship it over :P
In ur sig ur fogs are diffrent from the pics in this thread. Can u choose between the outher lights or inner? In the EDM/JDM fuse box we have free space for turn lights not shure its the same on USDMs though

[Gtorque]

hmm my side markers didnt come with those black rubbers around them

[Galante]

It's a Stanley side marker not JDM. I bought them from Raz76 last summer.

[misterhahn44]

your car is very nice

[4g63lover]

awesome. how do those side markers mount to the fender? I either want to tint my current ones or completely repalce them with a set like yours.

[Galante]

Thanks. They are clipped on.

I have the flares primed and sanded over the weekend. Ready for basecoat and clear this coming Saturday.

[Galante]

I'm off to work today so I painted my Flares!!!
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture177.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture179.jpg

After clear coat dries..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture182.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/Picture183.jpg

It's missing one of the rear flares. I left it on the garage.

I'm gonna install them on Saturday. ;)

[es_fact]

I've followed your whole build.. and I'm still dumbfounded at the fact that you manage to paint in your garage... lol

Do you really avoid dust? or are you juss that great at water sanding? lol

[Galante]

I closed the garage door when I start to paint. So I was able to manage (90% atleast) the dust from sticking on the things I'm painting on. I only wet sand after primer before base coat to smoothen the surface. I do not polish after clear coat because I'd prefer the surface glossy.

[es_fact]

i see.. thats interesting way of lookin at it.

i'm used to the normal prep... sand after primer, paint, clear.. sand and polish... lol

sometimes instead of polishing.. you can sand it, and slap another 2 coats of clear... looks nice...

[Galante]

I prefer to make it quick and simple ;) thanks

[qnz]

you mix your own paint or buy pre-mixed OEM paint?

[Galante]

you mix your own paint or buy pre-mixed OEM paint?

i bought the base coat pre-mixed. but i do mix it w/ medium reducer myself and same w/ the activator for clear coat..

[Galante]

I worked on my flares yesterday. I have installed the top rubber like plastic of the flares.. here are some pics..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/IMG_1944.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/IMG_1945.jpg

I hope to install these flares on my car today..

[Galante]

Installed the flares today.. some install pics below..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/IMG_1955.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/IMG_1956.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/IMG_1957.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/IMG_1960.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/IMG_1962.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/IMG_1965.jpg

[RedGalant2k1]

All looks very well done...great job!

[4g63lover]

looks good. It's pretty crazy you paint all your stuff by yourself in your garage and it looks prrofessional. not to mention, arent you kinda new to painting?? thats nuts!!!

[IVORY_G]

Freakn awesome dude, wish ur lived locally, I'd pay u to do some work for me.

[IceDouTGaLanT]

hey bro looks awesome! did you drill holes into your fenders? or just used the 2 10mm sockets which held them up?

[Galante]

Thanks. No drilling, I used double sided tapes and 2 existing bolts under the fender.

The 2 small pieces are pain to install though.

[misterhahn44]

nice

[fuel]

That's looking HOT!

[99 galant]

Where do you get your clear from? I am looking for a good clear coat for my carbon fiber and so far everything I have found leaves finger prints except for one, but its a liquid and not a spray so it gets annoying.

[Galante]

I bought the clear from a local paint automotive store. It's also liquid so i have to mixed it w/ activator to harden and spray it by a HVLP gun.

[Galante]

I'd be re-installing the egr visor today..

[es_fact]

I'd be re-installing the egr visor today..

you would be??

why wont you? jk

I'm bored and excited 'bout your car lol

[Galante]

I didn't get a chance to re-install the egr visor.. anyhow i'm thinking of painting my rims.. for some reason when i bought my wheels the color didn't match.. 2 are darker than the other two.. so i'm not sure if will paint it Bronze or Gunmetal.. the orig color is Chromium Black..

What do you guys think?

[es_fact]

gun metal bro.... idk 'bout the bronze

[RedGalant2k1]

Bronze, be different.

[Galante]

The current color right now is close to guntmetal.. and bronze is what i'm planning.. a bit darker shade of bronze..

[IVORY_G]

Yeah if you're gonna do Bronze, IMO it would look best with the Dark Bronze w/o gloss. (Just the satin coat) Its closer to a brownish bronze almost and not that "Golden" bronze. I remember there were some 5Zigen wheels I wanted that were in that color, they looked really bad azz and different too.

[es_fact]

i may be too closed minded lol.. i need some photoshop up in here let us see

[Galante]

Yeah if you're gonna do Bronze, IMO it would look best with the Dark Bronze w/o gloss. (Just the satin coat) Its closer to a brownish bronze almost and not that "Golden" bronze. I remember there were some 5Zigen wheels I wanted that were in that color, they looked really bad azz and different too.

Exactly, i might just pour little amount of clear w/ the base color on the final coat.

I'll be removing the front bumper again tom. to paint the rad support flat black. We'll see how that will improve the front. I should have painted it before but was hesitant.

[Stewi]

Exactly, i might just pour little amount of clear w/ the base color on the final coat.

I'll be removing the front bumper again tom. to paint the rad support flat black. We'll see how that will improve the front. I should have painted it before but was hesitant.

you can purchase semi-gloss and flat clear coat. Im talking both in a rattle can and also for professional use with a spray gun.

[es_fact]

you can purchase semi-gloss and flat clear coat. Im talking both in a rattle can and also for professional use with a spray gun.

true dat .. its a good clear too :)

[Galante]

I just finished painting the rad support black + i wired the side markers..

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/IMG_2029.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/IMG_2030.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/IMG_2032.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/IMG_2033.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/IMG_2031.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/IMG_2034.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/IMG_2036.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/IMG_2035.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/IMG_2037.jpg

[es_fact]

tapped into the signals?

[Galante]

Nope.. i tapped on partial light..

[IceDouTGaLanT]

The front end looks so much better with the flat black, thats on my list also im just to lazy to remove everything. Good Work!

[Galante]

Thanks.. I'll work on the wheels next.. I'll go look for paint (a good shade of bronze i like)..

[Stewi]

Thanks.. I'll work on the wheels next.. I'll go look for paint (a good shade of bronze i like)..

check out Rota's site, their is a color its called like royal sports bronze or something like that, its SICK

[Galante]

check out Rota's site, their is a color its called like royal sports bronze or something like that, its SICK

Thanks man! I checked the site and it's sports bronze.. The color is sick!

[Galante]

I went out and took some pics..

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/New%20Style%20VR4/IMG_2056.jpg

[es_fact]

looks great bro.. you should be proud

I'm doing my fenders soon... thanks for the help

lmao.. so i just though about one day going out to visit you... but i just realized how far you are lmao :'(

[Galante]

Thanks man! Goodluck w/ the fenders..

[Galante]

I re-installed the rear egr visor..

[Galante]

But decided to sell it anyways..

[Galante]

I'm working on building a rack for the passive xover for the JL XR's inside my trunk (placed on the right). I don't have them yet but I'm getting ready so I'll just have to hook it up once it's here. I'm also running 2 pair for wires for the seps. Here's how my trunk looks like now..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/New%20Style%20VR4/IMG_2106.jpg

[JDMFTW]

Nice I like :D

[Galante]

This came yesterday from Cali..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/IMG_2238.jpg

Hope to have them painted and installed this weekend..

[es_fact]

wow.. thats gorgeous...

cant wait to see it on.

[Galante]

Me too.. I hope i can paint tom. and have them installed..

[Galante]

worked on my car audio today.. installed passive crossover rack for the jl's speakers..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/Car%20Audio/IMG_2241.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/Car%20Audio/IMG_2240.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/Car%20Audio/IMG_2239.jpg

I have not finished the install yet..

[Galante]

I didn't resume working on my car audio today but I rather prep and painted the liberal grille and egr visor (re-coat w/ clear only).

Here's the progress..
Primered
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/IMG_2247.jpg
Base coat
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/IMG_2248.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/IMG_2249.jpg
clear coated!
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/IMG_2250.jpg
Finished product..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/IMG_2251.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/IMG_2252.jpg

[misterhahn44]

niceeeeeeeeeee

[Galante]

Thanks.. I will install the liberal grille next weekend.. and work on the Vogue lip once I recieved them from Cali..

[IceDouTGaLanT]

Looks great man! Your sure work fast haha

[galant350z]

damn, bro!! you are like the next Cali, haha

[IVORY_G]

Good work!

[Galante]

Looks great man! Your sure work fast haha


Thanks. Well, I have to work fast since I can only work on my car if wifey's in good mood. (need to take advantage of it) lol

[es_fact]

Thanks. Well, I have to work fast since I can only work on my car if wifey's in good mood. (need to take advantage of it) lol

lmao.. seen

[IVORY_G]

Installed pix?

[Galante]

Here ya go.
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/IMG_2338.jpg

[IVORY_G]

^Ooooooh, Aaaaaaaaahhhhhh! LOL! Looks good, more PIX! Lol!

[Cali]

Here ya go.
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/IMG_2338.jpg

wow...that actually looks REAL good..i might have to replace my grille too haha.

did you fix the latch problem you were having?

[Galante]

Yes, I ended up removing the rubber underneath the hood. It's the sucker that cause it not to latch.. Also I was able to get hold of the 3m 5lbs tape.. I installed w/ out the mesh but it doesn't look bad as i thought.

Looking forward to get the v. lip.. as soon as get the funds to work.

[Galante]

Something new is coming up... ;)

[E_Emerson88]

coilovers??? =]

[blue8g]

no suspension just roadkill in its place?

[Galante]

Fail! lol

This came today..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/IMG_2578-1.jpg

Also installed mesh on the liberal grille.. Thanks Cali! A++
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/IMG_2581.jpg

[es_fact]

vOUGE LIP?!

[Galante]

I'll start painting it this weekend + install hopefully.

[Galante]

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/IMG_2580.jpg

[es_fact]

sex

[Galante]

I'm currently painting the lip.. waiting for the base coat to dry.. so opted to post some pics while waiting..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/IMG_2597.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/IMG_2599.jpg

The g is out of the cave.. lol .. I'm using it as a paint booth.
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/IMG_2600.jpg

[es_fact]

lol.. Ishould ship you my eyelids to paint them.. I've had them for a while now.. and my painter's stalling on them.. HE WORKS FOR MY SHOP!!!

:( lol

[Galante]

Tell him to prioritize your car!..

Done 1st coat of clear.. after 30 mins I'll spray 2nd coat and that's it for the day..

Install day tomorrow!

[HungarianHunter]

That lip is so hawt

[Galante]

^it is but i hope it doesn't scrape a lot..

I will also re-install the liberal grille w/ mesh + the v. lip to see how the combination will look like on her.

[es_fact]

do you still have you egr?

[Galante]

Yes. I clear coated it again last night while I was working on the lip..

Just installed the lip by 7am.. can't wait..ha
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/New%20Style%20VR4/IMG_2601.jpg

[Galante]

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/New%20Style%20VR4/IMG_2603.jpg

[00galantguy]

damn car looks amazing. How did you install it?

[Galante]

Thanks man.. Bolts/nuts/washers..

[00galantguy]

All underneath I assume?

[02galant]

Looks awesome man!! You even going to put the Liberal on? I think it looks perfect as is but wouldnt mind seeing what the Liberal looks like on there as well.

[showtime]

wow that looks good!

[Ivory8g]

Gonna be straight fire with the liberal in the mix.

[showtime]

I think you just sold me on buying a new style front end my friend...

[HungarianHunter]

Just out of curiousity, how much does a vogue lip cost, and will it fit the usdm stock bumper well at all?

[showtime]

Just out of curiousity, how much does a vogue lip cost, and will it fit the usdm stock bumper well at all?

300 from cali and I doubt it. Cali is doing that front bumper that fits the USDM crash bar for 250 dude, 100 dollar deposit!

[es_fact]

Hey.. if your still selling your egr... how much?

[Galante]

All underneath I assume?

Yes, there's 8 on each side.. the lip came pre drilled from Cali.. so you'll only need to line them up and drill holes to the bottom of the bumper.

[Galante]

Looks awesome man!! You even going to put the Liberal on? I think it looks perfect as is but wouldnt mind seeing what the Liberal looks like on there as well.

Yes, I will re-install the liberal grille.. I'm just waiting for the clear coat to dry on the side mirrors.. I painted them as well coz the color is faded since i got them from Trigg..

[Galante]

I think you just sold me on buying a new style front end my friend...

You should get one my friend! =)

[HungarianHunter]

300 from cali and I doubt it. Cali is doing that front bumper that fits the USDM crash bar for 250 dude, 100 dollar deposit!

Didn't see in in the GB section...

[Galante]

Hey.. if your still selling your egr... how much?

Let me think about that.. Not sure if i'm gonna sell it or not..

[Galante]

Didn't see in in the GB section...

Check Socal Autowerks under vendor section.

[Galante]

Here's the jdm mirror drying from paint.. I wasn't able to disassemble the other pair..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/IMG_2611.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/IMG_2610.jpg

[Galante]

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/JDM/IMG_2608.jpg

[Galante]

Liberal grille re-installed
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/New%20Style%20VR4/IMG_2669.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/New%20Style%20VR4/IMG_2663.jpg

[Cali]

all you need now is a set of d-techik fog covers. :)

[es_fact]

yeah.. FROM TRIGG

jk :)

look nice bro.. although Im' not a real fan of that grille

[remarque]

Nice work, I'm jealous.

[IVORY_G]

U tease! Pull it in the sun!!! LOL!

[lnkn52]

the grill and the lip flows very nice, makes me want to have the same setup

[RedGalant2k1]

You should paint the A-pillar mirror section like I did. It will flow MUCH nicer.

[Galante]

^I never thought of that..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/New%20Style%20VR4/IMG_2684.jpg

[showtime]

I like it much better without the liberal, IDK why I just think it flows better. Good job man keep it up!

[Jules]

these are 18" rims, right?

[Galante]

Yes

[Galante]

I like it much better without the liberal, IDK why I just think it flows better. Good job man keep it up!

I also like it with the new style grille..:049:

[es_fact]

your new sig is sex lol

[Gtorque]

hey galante wat did u use to cut those small squares out of ur fender for the flares?i need to do that with the door claddings.

[Masken]

Nice work im very impressed

[Galante]

hey galante wat did u use to cut those small squares out of ur fender for the flares?i need to do that with the door claddings.

Dremel is your friend to get that job done.

[RAZ_76]

Wow dude, since I left you turned that G in a sexy ass car dude. Love it, good job man!!

[HungarianHunter]

Dremel is your friend to get that job done.

Fixed:

Dremel is your friend to get ANY job done.

haha

[Galante]

sounds better! haha

[Galante]

Wow dude, since I left you turned that G in a sexy ass car dude. Love it, good job man!!

Thanks man! I haven't done any changes for while now with the g.. I'm thinking of upgrading the brakes..

[Galante]

Nothing new. I just snapped a pic from the parking.

No time to do any upgrades..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/New%20Style%20VR4/SSPX0502.jpg

[denny3406]

what a great galant.. :D

[Galante]

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/DSC_0002.jpg

[02redgalant]

looks good

[Corey2kG]

This thread is nuts A+++++++++++++++++ Lovin the G Great work!!!!!

[Galante]

Thanks for the compliments guys!

Got new shoes delivered yesterday! Post pics later.. Still need to grind the rear fenders..

[Galante]

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/34213_117482758297922_1000010859455.jpg

[beam514]

super clean

[M-Rod]

Yeah, I love the new wheels. Looks really good.

[RAZ_76]

Good choice on the wheels.

[ricky_db]

looks great that first pic reminds me of my parking
waaaaay in the middle of no where lol

[IVORY_G]

Nice! Those wheels just put ur car over the top and finished the look of ur car. Flows perfect, those are the same wheels Astig has that he painted green?

[Galante]

Thanks! Yes, they are the same as ASTIG's.

[Galante]

My last upgrade for this year will probably Brembo's.

With 4 kids I really don't have enough time to spend on my g.

[qnz]

What about that other project you were working on?

[Galante]

I'm still collecting parts for it. Hopeful to get it going once my in-laws arrived.

[unclepaulie]

what wheels are they? cst hypers/mb battles?

[es_fact]

wow, I love to see how your galant just keeps on going bro. Looks great, new wheels are sex! lol

[Galante]

^Thanks.

Got the Steel brake lines + Brembo Rotors + Brake pads & 10mm spacers today..

Still waiting for the Brembo Calipers + Hella Projectors.. (post pics when installed)

Also waiting for some Turbo pieces..

[blue8g]

I'm the only one who doesn't like the wheels.....car still looks good though

[Galante]

that's cool bro.. no worries

[greddy]

Only reason blue doesn't like the wheels is because they are not volks works ssr etc aka they are knockoffs LOL car loooks amazing galante

[blue8g]

Only reason blue doesn't like the wheels is because they are not volks works ssr etc aka they are knockoffs LOL car loooks amazing galante

Nope....just don't really like that style wheel on the car.....

and for the first time in my life today I complemented someone with rotas..

BACK OT

[RAZ_76]

Wheels look perfect on the Galant dude. Blues opinion don't count.

[E_Emerson88]

more pics of those wheels bro =]

[es_fact]

Wheels look perfect on the Galant dude. Blues opinion don't count.

ofcourse he dont.. he sold the galant to get a civic lol wtf does he knoe :p

[Galante]

Taken some DSLR pics..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/DSC_0035.jpg

[remarque]

Wow, now thats a clean G.

[E_Emerson88]

looks great bro. color match your calipers and lug nuts and its perfect!!!

[Galante]

I have been collecting various 5 Speed parts for the last couple of days.. Thanks to Steven (stvn_mj) for the parts..I got the MT transmission today at the local JY which on had 41k kms....

Here's the list
Clutch & brake pedal
Master & Slave Cylinders
Shifter cables and base shifter w/ shift knob
3g Flywheel (needs resurfacing)
3g Trans mount
Galant Stock Auto Starter (This is gonna work right?)
3g MT transmission
Shifter bushings
Clutch hard lines
Clutch fluid cup and bracket

The only thing i don't have so far is the clutch kit, shifter boot and cables brackets bolted to the transmission..

Since I will be using a 3g flywheel my stock flywheel bolts (7) should work right?

[stvn_mj]

the galant starter should work as long as you use a 3g flywheel.

[Galante]

Sweet. The transmission came w/ the flywheel. So that's good.

With the 3g flywheel i also don't have to pull the pilot bearing right?

[beam514]

you don't have the shifter cable bracket for the transmission? I think I just saw someone selling one

[Galante]

you don't have the shifter cable bracket for the transmission? I think I just saw someone selling one

this is the one i'm talking about.. where i pointed..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/IMG_0400.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/IMG_0399.jpg

[Galante]

If anyone have the shifter cable bracket for sale pls pm me.

[beam514]

shoot I can't remember where I saw that bracket for sale.. maybe it was on Club3g. I just sold one to galantman03 but don't have any more :(

[Galante]

Damn! I wish you still have a spare. Anyhow, I will end up on the stealership if no one can sell me. I still need some Brembo bolts and pins too..

[Galante]

The cables bracket was $69 + taxes from the dealer.. I'm still hoping to get it somewhere used.

[Galante]

Got the stock 3g flywheel from JY resurfaced today afternoon..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/IMG_0404.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/IMG_0403.jpg

I'm still waiting for the ACT clutch kit to arrive and I'll start the swap hopefully next weekend.

[RAZ_76]

Nice, it's about time.

[Stewi]

A few things I recommend for your build before you put it all together, they are cheap and super easy to install and will make driving the 5 speed feel better as it will take the slack out of the cables and prevent the shifter from flexing. It says they are for an EVO, trust me they fit the 3g/8g, I knew several members using them.

http://www.lancershop.com/customer/product.php?productid=54

http://www.lancershop.com/customer/product.php?productid=55

[Galante]

A few things I recommend for your build before you put it all together, they are cheap and super easy to install and will make driving the 5 speed feel better as it will take the slack out of the cables and prevent the shifter from flexing. It says they are for an EVO, trust me they fit the 3g/8g, I knew several members using them.

http://www.lancershop.com/customer/product.php?productid=54

http://www.lancershop.com/customer/product.php?productid=55

Thanks Brian. I ordered them.

[Galante]

Got the shifter cable brackets from club3g!
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/100_0748.jpg

The only thing i need are the 3g flywheel bolts! to complete the swap parts.

[Galante]

Next project hopefully this summer too after 5 - Speed..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/img0276u.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/img0275ac.jpg
Head swap..

[beam514]

glad you found the brackets. Might as well clean those suckers while they're off the transmission. They really take away from the look when they're all rusty :P

and is that an entire Evo 4G63 you picked up?

[Galante]

I will clean those brackets for sure.

Yes, I'm glad to have a local who was parting out his evo 8..

[Galante]

I'm just waiting for all the parts to arrive on my door step. So far all necessary parts have been ordered.

[Galante]

Clutch kit came today..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/IMG_0405.jpg

[Galante]

Got these today too..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/IMG_0408.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/IMG_0407.jpg

Thanks stvn_mj..

[beam514]

Just warning you, you might have to bend those hardlines to get them to fit

[stvn_mj]

boy am I glad to see it all got there. It all went to the right car.

[Galante]

Just warning you, you might have to bend those hardlines to get them to fit

Thanks! Appreciate.


boy am I glad to see it all got there. It all went to the right car.

I'm glad to have sold before anybody does.

I wonder where to buy good fitting shift boot for our g?

[stvn_mj]

If I was you I would just make one so you know it fits right. I need to sell this tranny so I can start looking into my next project.

[beam514]

I wonder where to buy good fitting shift boot for our g?

not the 3000gt boot.. lol I bought it cause someone said in the 5 speed swap thread that it fits, but nope, it doesn't fit. It's too skinny. For the amount of money I wasted, I'd rather just get one custom made. If someone you know has a sewing machine though, it really shouldn't be that hard to make. It's just a matter of getting the right material

[E_Emerson88]

wasnt HungarianHunter selling them?

[beam514]

wasnt HungarianHunter selling them?

I wanted to buy one from him but back when I asked in December, he said his mom's sewing machine was broken :(

[fatal1]

the 3k gt boot works fine as does the integra one.the trick is to take the original auto teim piece with prnd12 and dremel out the whole center leaving only the edges. wrap the boot around it and secure it either by scews, zipties or when i had it i made slits and just put it around the guide tabs that line it up to the center console. screw it back in then put the trim bezel back on and it wont be saggy anymore or show the whole shifter

[beam514]

dang I think I already threw away that part lol. The boot is super skinny though. I can't imagine it fitting around anything.

[fatal1]

the one i had worked fine. it stretches a bit too but i didnt have to do too much to get it on really

on a side note if you have a guy parting out an evo why not do like what me and stewi did? he used only the circle trim ring, and molded it to the stock bezel where mine is the actual console cut and molded to the shifter bezel. its not too hard and will look clean when done. we both have pics floating around the site

[Galante]

Thanks Craig! I might just have my in law custom sew it for me..

Got the Master Cylinder, brake and clutch pedal installed today..

I'm still gonna put some clay on there where i drilled the holes for the alarm and amp wires.
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/IMG_0418.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/IMG_0417.jpg

[M-Rod]

Lookin good so far. Another option for the shift boot would be from a Mazda MX-6 or 2G Ford Probe.

[Galante]

^Thanks

I have question about the reverse solenoid male socket on the 3g manual tranny. Is there an existing auto female socket that will fit on there? I know where to get the wires from the black harness but i wonder where to get the female socket for it? Any install pics would be nice.

Thanks guys!

[fatal1]

you can just use a universal female connector, if you dont find the plug. its no big deal

[Galante]

Gonna get a universal one tom.

Gonna swap the tranny and shifter cables this coming Saturday.

[Galante]

I'm disappointed w/ our local Mitsu dealer.. The guy i was talking too forgot to place my order from last week! I don't think I can proceed w/ the swap this Saturday if I don't have the flywheel bolts and some various bolts/washers to install the clutch line brackets.

[Galantman03]

l'm sorry man...as for the clutch line bracket bolts, are you talking about the one underneath the battery that holds the hard line from the master to the soft line? if you are... i took 2 bolts from the battery tray... one that mounts the tray to the bracket, and then one from the bracket it self lol....

[beam514]

that sucks man. Hopefully you receive those flywheel bolts soon. I found that dealers receive those little bolts and non-special parts very quickly. As for the clutch line bolts, you could probably still throw the 5-speed in there first without them, or do as galantman03 says and take bolts frmo somewhere else. They're pretty generic Mitsubishi bolts

[Galante]

l'm sorry man...as for the clutch line bracket bolts, are you talking about the one underneath the battery that holds the hard line from the master to the soft line? if you are... i took 2 bolts from the battery tray... one that mounts the tray to the bracket, and then one from the bracket it self lol....


that sucks man. Hopefully you receive those flywheel bolts soon. I found that dealers receive those little bolts and non-special parts very quickly. As for the clutch line bolts, you could probably still throw the 5-speed in there first without them, or do as galantman03 says and take bolts frmo somewhere else. They're pretty generic Mitsubishi bolts

Thanks guys! Or I could probably get them at any hardware store. I just really need those flywheel bolts very badly.. I don't want to remove the auto trans while waiting for them and keep the engine hanging.

[Galantman03]

Here's a thought.... hardware stores have grade ten bolts, take your old flywheel bolts from the auto flex plate, compare the thickness from the flex plate two the fly wheel, take a measurement, and go look for machine thread bolts in grade ten, that match the length you need... I have the fridanza flywheel, it came bolts that were 6mm too long, so I cut em, and it works great.... look around at hardware stores, I'm pretty sure they'll have something, if not check out a speciality faster store. Hope that helps

[4g63lover]

get it from the dealer. The flywheel bolts have to be hardened steel.

[Galante]

I will definitely get the bolts for the flywheel from the dealer.. The other misc. bolts I can get from a local auto store..

I got the shifter cables bracket today.. I got it bolted to the trans! I still need the universal connector for the reverse lights. Thanks for the props Jigz!

[4g63lover]

no prob man, how close are you to completion?

[Galante]

I still have to install the trans and shifter cables this weekend.

[Galante]

I can't install the trans over this weekend. I don't have the 3g flywheel bolts yet.

[Galante]

I'm almost done w/ the swap.. I have not taken any pics yet. I just need to run the shifter cables.

[Galantfan88]

OOOO Im so excited, cant wait to see how everything turnes out man, goodluck

[Galante]

Now I can say I'm officially 5-Speed! Got everything hooked up today. Here are some pics. I would like to thank the ff people for their support Stewi, 4G63Lover (Jigz), Beam514, stvn_mj, Goosey, run1206 and all others i forgot to mention who helped answer all my questions to make this swap possible.

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/IMG_0005.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/IMG_0004.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg151/willamette21/IMG_0007.jpg

It's a different car now. I only have to wire the speedo and reverse solenoid. Also I have not properly installed the shift boot yet I just throw it in there.

[M-Rod]

Congrats! Welcome to the 5-speed club!

[WhiteGalant]

Woohoo good job man!

[Stewi]

Congrats man, your gonna love it

[Galante]

Thanks guys! Oohhh! I'm really enjoying it! My tires screech on 1st gear! Clutch is stiff though, is that normal?

[RAZ_76]

Thanks guys! Oohhh! I'm really enjoying it! My tires screech on 1st gear! Clutch is stiff though, is that normal?

Yes it's normal, it will break in. Good job on all the mods dude, specially this one.

[Galantfan88]

Dude, awesome job on the swap. Hope you enjoy your new mod

[Galante]

Yes it's normal, it will break in. Good job on all the mods dude, specially this one.

Thanks Ray! I got to use it everyday to break in.


Dude, awesome job on the swap. Hope you enjoy your new mod

I'm loving it bro. Thanks.

[stvn_mj]

congrats man i am so glad you got it done. Your car deserved it.