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The Workshop => Appearance Related => Topic started by: Anonymous on January 14, 2008, 12:27

Title: Dabeny's MR-S V2 out - Shooting page 3
Post by: Anonymous on January 14, 2008, 12:27
After 2 years my project is near the endline...

I hope you'll enjoy it:

-Front TopSecret + ABS Lester Grill
-Rear TRC modifyed with 2003+ moulded inserts
-TRC side steps
-Porsche 993 exhaust tips on C-one MR-S Muffler
-OEM Toyota HardTop
-Pillar and HT painted 202 black
-Custom Jspec Black emblem...


(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2272/2191730723_61818a9d49_o.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2204/2192518340_7f29240f0f_o.jpg)

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Ben
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Post by: aaronjb on January 14, 2008, 12:38
That's nice - really nice  s:) :) s:)

But man.. how do you make it over speed humps?  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

Anyway - congratulations, that's a really nice looking car  s:) :) s:)
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Post by: heathstimpson on January 14, 2008, 12:43
That does look nice; what are the rear spats  s:?: :?: s:?:    s8) 8) s8)
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Post by: Anonymous on January 14, 2008, 12:47
Quote from: "aaronjb"That's nice - really nice  s:) :) s:)

But man.. how do you make it over speed humps?  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

Anyway - congratulations, that's a really nice looking car  s:) :) s:)

Thank you mate  s:) :) s:)

No problems with speed humps, it's not MANY lower than stock (with my coilovers setup...), maybe 1" all arround, not really a problem so  s:) :) s:)
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Post by: T17LUN on January 14, 2008, 12:55
Very nice mate  s:) :) s:)

where you get the ABS Lester Grill from? i need some for mine

Tee
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Post by: Anonymous on January 14, 2008, 13:03
Quote from: "heathstimpson"That does look nice; what are the rear spats  s:?: :?: s:?:    s8) 8) s8)

 s:) :) s:)

Sorry but, what are "rear spats" ?   s:oops: :oops: s:oops:
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Post by: Anonymous on January 14, 2008, 13:04
Quote from: "T17LUN"Very nice mate  s:) :) s:)

where you get the ABS Lester Grill from? i need some for mine

Tee

Check here for UK Lester sellers:

 m http://www.lester.it/uk/rivenditori_are ... %20KINGDOM (http://www.lester.it/uk/rivenditori_area_nazione.asp?stato=UNITED%20KINGDOM) m

 s:) :) s:)
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Post by: evileye_wrx on January 14, 2008, 13:11
Quote from: "heathstimpson"That does look nice; what are the rear spats  s:?: :?: s:?:    s8) 8) s8)

It's a full trc rear bumper I think, with the bottom part painted black. Same as Nigel's.

Car is looking very nice indeed
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Post by: Anonymous on January 14, 2008, 13:20
oh yes it's a full TRC bumper, with custom work on center (moulded 2003 rear parts) Bumper is painted silver 1D0 and fat black for the low part  s:) :) s:)
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Post by: celmacmat on January 14, 2008, 13:32
Nice Dabeny....

From the front it really look like a Boxster. You are going to be flashed by every five minutes   s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
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Post by: heathstimpson on January 14, 2008, 14:46
Quote from: "dabeny"oh yes it's a full TRC bumper, with custom work on center (moulded 2003 rear parts) Bumper is painted silver 1D0 and fat black for the low part  s:) :) s:)
Looks really good  s8) 8) s8)
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Post by: loadswine on January 14, 2008, 16:48
Very nice Ben, the car just looks brilliant. Clever work fitting the grille into the TRC rear bumper, not an easy job, but you've done well.  s8) 8) s8)
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Post by: Anonymous on January 14, 2008, 17:02
That is one of the best looking MR2s I've ever seen. Seriously understated, but seriously beautiful. Nice work, Ben.
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Post by: Anonymous on January 14, 2008, 18:51
Thank you very much for all your kind words.

As I said on a french board, I made it for myself, but it's really a great pleasure to know other people like it.

Without boards like ROC, SC and of course... MRS-Passion, I would not have a ride like this  s:) :) s:)  So thank you all, to make a comunity like this for people like me  s:) :) s:)

Ben
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Post by: Anonymous on January 15, 2008, 00:05
really, really, really nice!

Super impressed actually!
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Post by: NorthandSouth on January 15, 2008, 09:00
That is one beautiful looking car   s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
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Post by: Anonymous on January 15, 2008, 09:18
Really like the wheels they would look good on the gf's car. What are they ?
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Post by: Anonymous on January 29, 2008, 13:10
 s:) :) s:)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2278/2227783339_0586188475_o.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2205/2228576362_818ff3c986_o.jpg)

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(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2023/2227790559_918038b472_o.jpg)
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: Anonymous on March 24, 2009, 07:46
Work of the day  s:P :P s:P

I made a custom mount for my Oil Catch Tank:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3590/3375267085_2a9ce1ec35_o.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3552/3375267325_a0ef5dfde8_o.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3418/3376085030_9c553229c9_o.jpg)



Refreshed PPE intake:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3555/3375267817_f99056de37_o.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3656/3375267959_65b780e51e_o.jpg)

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(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3424/3376086070_a3338d7320_o.jpg)



Spring cleaning under the hood

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3441/3376085228_85ef54bc3f_o.jpg)


Then, I installed the Oil Catch Tank:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3441/3376086194_7dcdd7957c_o.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3659/3376086452_93bde61d29_o.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3589/3376086596_5b1a4638fc_o.jpg)
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: Anonymous on March 24, 2009, 07:47
And all the stuff around... with my new real CF valve cover   s:-D :-D s:-D  

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3450/3376086760_a8a992ccf5_o.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3661/3375269389_903734eeda_o.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3612/3375269569_ec0b03723a_o.jpg)

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(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3629/3375270077_4bcef75563_o.jpg)


And at last my center console (real CF too now) :

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3605/3375270191_e531c11d09_o.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3552/3375270373_19dbb5475a_o.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3548/3375270685_78168b529d_o.jpg)



Still hv some work on my bumper now...  s;) ;) s;)

Ben
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: Anonymous on March 24, 2009, 07:49
Modifyin the new JDL front:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3649/3337360815_051aee923e_o.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3305/3338191526_64bb4a30cb_o.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3659/3337361021_e88fa73529_o.jpg)

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Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: ex-member on March 24, 2009, 09:40
Awww JDL front? Was this after the bunny killed the TS front? I STILL want the TS front but cant find one anywhere....arg! Seeing your pics makes me want it even more!

How are you getting on with the JDL? I was tempted by this also...
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: Ilogik on March 24, 2009, 10:01
car looks stunning mate, love the rear bumper look top!
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: damonlaw88 on March 24, 2009, 11:18
WOW. That looks nice. I like your interior mate. Carbon   s:bowdown: :bowdown: s:bowdown:
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: onion86 on March 24, 2009, 15:49
I might go as far as to say that's my favourite MR-S I've ever seen other than a spoiler  s:) :) s:) . I want that rear bumper.
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: Ilogik on March 24, 2009, 16:35
haha had another look at your car your making me think about removing my spoiler.
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: ex-member on March 24, 2009, 18:52
Grr another hour wasted trying to find a suitable TS front bumper all due to these bloody gorgeous pics! DAMN YOU!  s:D :D s:D
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: BlackSabel on March 25, 2009, 00:15
WOW. That looks nice. Black/Silver looks really nice.
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: DannyN on March 25, 2009, 08:14
Ben, what and why have you done to the JDL front?
And have youdont it to customise or because it needed repair ?
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: Anonymous on March 25, 2009, 11:38
Quote from: "DannyN"Ben, what and why have you done to the JDL front?
And have youdont it to customise or because it needed repair ?


I'm modifying the sides of the bumper like that:

JDL Stock:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3191/3289228643_5dde35ae45_o.jpg)

JDL Moded:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3411/3290046916_e0178b1240_o.jpg)


Stock JDL got a "line" going to the front of the bumper till the air scoop, and i want to mod this and make it go to the bottom of the bumper like a stock bumper.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3608/3291970259_d9ed567722.jpg)

I think this will make the JDL front less "ricey" more smoothed, and I'll have another custom part like my rear TRC with 2003+ inserts :p
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: Ilogik on March 25, 2009, 12:13
nice mate, wish i knew how to do this sort of shit.
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: DannyN on March 25, 2009, 13:49
Thanks for the explanation Ben, I think what your doing will look nicer than the opriginal and should really complement the rest of car.
Please keep us update with photos
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: ianp2000 on March 25, 2009, 20:29
Quote from: "dabeny"After 2 years my project is near the endline...

I hope you'll enjoy it:

-Front TopSecret + ABS Lester Grill
-Rear TRC modifyed with 2003+ moulded inserts
-TRC side steps
-Porsche 993 exhaust tips on C-one MR-S Muffler
-OEM Toyota HardTop
-Pillar and HT painted 202 black
-Custom Jspec Black emblem...

Ben

Congratulations Mate; excellent combination of mods in an eye catching package. Especially like the black roof with the silver body. Very effective.
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: Anonymous on March 26, 2009, 12:09
just a lil summary of my project...

Dabeny's 2001 Silver MR-S - UpToDate 03-2008
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2003/2239244079_c0f6f8928a.jpg)


Motor/transmission:

-OEM 2004 6 MT gearbox
-ACT Xtrem clutch kit
-Fidanzza LW Flywheel
-PPE 4in1 header
-PPE Hi-flow cat
-Dynamic PPE intake with PowerEntreprise Dual intake Filter
-C-one quad Performance Exhaust
-KAKIMOTO Solid and adjustables urethane muffler mounts
-Kirk's solid urethane motor mounts
-Short Shifter
-TRD Spark plugs
-TRD Oil Filter
-Oil Catch Tank
-Carbon valves cover
-Greddy sandwich plate
-HKS Oil cap
-Apexi Voltage stabiliser



Chassis:

-D2 Racing Coilovers
-TRD Front Strut tower bar
-C-one rear Strut tower bar
-Cusco central anti-flex plate
-X4 Drilled and slotted Rotors
-ProjectMu HC+ carbon brake pads
-Goodridge SS Brake lines
-Red Painted calipers
-H&R 10mm rear wheel spacers
-Satori SuperSpeed 17 * 7 ET40 rims
-Tires Falken FK452 205/40/17 - 225/35/17


Exterior/Interior:

-Hard Top OEM Toyota
-TopSecret front bumper=> not anymore  s:( :( s:(
-TRC rear bumper
-TRC side skirts
-Moulded 2003 Rear bumper inserts
-Porsche 993 Exhaust tips
-Paint: Silver 1D0 & Black 202
-MR-S JDM Aluminium Door sills
-Styles Bars David (Rev 1 Monobloc)
-Clear side indicators
-2003 Side scoops
-Custom black Jspec front emblem
-LordTakuban Short antena
-Dev's key hole covers
-Mongo's

-Gregg's pod gauge
-TimexIII oil Pres./Temp. and AFR gauges
-S2000 start engine button
-Momo Pilota 2 steering wheel
-NRG Quick Release
-NRG short hub
-Modified David center console with carbon fiber and black leather
-TRD Ball shifter
-JVC KDBT-1 Headunit
-Focal Polyglass 165V1 Front speakers
-Infinity 693i rear speakers mounted on custom rear doors



Comnig soon:

-Modified JDL front bumper
-TRD style spoiler from spoilerdepot
-EBC turbo groove brake discs
-....

Ben
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: Anonymous on March 29, 2009, 15:18
Sunday's work...

Worked on my JDL spoiler today

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3617/3395297882_884ca5d3f8_o.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3642/3394488797_047a08ef43_o.jpg)

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(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3657/3395296936_65aae71b3e_o.jpg)

job 75% done maybe, i'll finish it next week probably

Ben
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: ex-member on March 29, 2009, 15:26
Looking good Ben!

I'm still waiting for mine to arrive! I got them to make that front diffuser too  s:D :D s:D
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: Ilogik on March 29, 2009, 15:44
the fiberglass on that jdl bumper looks so skinny. My trial bumper is about 3 times the thickness.
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: Anonymous on March 29, 2009, 15:52
Quote from: "Ilogik"the fiberglass on that jdl bumper looks so skinny. My trial bumper is about 3 times the thickness.


yes it's really "cheap" i was very disappointed of the quality when received it. It's ok cause i modify it, so I can reinforce it with resin while I work on the "mods"

I still have to put carbon fiber reinforcement in the corners and expansive PU foam in the bottom/center of the the spoiler.

It's a 300 bucks spoiler compared to my old 850+ TS but u know why when u receive it :p

BTW with some skills and time (lot of time) u can do something nice and strong with it.

Ben
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: ex-member on March 29, 2009, 15:54
Care to elaborate on what exactly you'll be using to reinforce it, and where?
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: Anonymous on March 29, 2009, 16:29
Quote from: "mark_a_thorpe"Care to elaborate on what exactly you'll be using to reinforce it, and where?

Here is what I use:
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3438/3395519652_ef114a981b_o.jpg)

Fiberglass, carbon fiber, expansive PU foam, reinforced resin, PU resin....

Here is what I did yet:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3545/3394704665_be42534833_o.jpg)

And what I still hv to do:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3458/3394704891_97f54c0303_o.jpg)

And still have to make some custom extra mounts to bolt the spoiler like a stock one (or good brand one...)

-Mounts in the bottom center (bolted under the radiator)
-Mounts in bottom corners (bolted to stock fender liners)
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: ex-member on March 29, 2009, 16:33
Massively impressive mate. Kudos to you!

Whats the deal with the carbon fibre? I didnt know it could be used in this sort of application. How do you attach/stick it?
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: Ilogik on March 29, 2009, 16:35
thats wicked! might have to do that on the back side of my trial where it keeps chipping chunks of it when hitting speed bumps.
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: Anonymous on March 29, 2009, 16:42
Quote from: "mark_a_thorpe"Massively impressive mate. Kudos to you!

Whats the deal with the carbon fibre? I didnt know it could be used in this sort of application. How do you attach/stick it?

  s:oops: :oops: s:oops:    s:oops: :oops: s:oops:    s:oops: :oops: s:oops:  

have a look here:
 m http://www.carbonmods.co.uk/Departments ... nning.aspx (http://www.carbonmods.co.uk/Departments/Guides/Carbon-Fibre-Skinning.aspx) m

nice video tutorial about CF skinning  s;) ;) s;)

That's how I did my valve cover, center console.... and of coz reinforcement with CF use the same technic but u dun need to make the last boring part to make it glossy :p Just need PU resin and some carbon fiber fabric.
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: ex-member on March 29, 2009, 16:49
VERY col stuff mate! That could come in handy for other bits and bobs!  s:D :D s:D
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: Ilogik on March 29, 2009, 17:12
Thanks for the link, think I may do a wrap around of the bottom side of my front bumper with it
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: Anonymous on March 29, 2009, 20:10
Quote from: "dabeny"have a look here:
 m http://www.carbonmods.co.uk/Departments ... nning.aspx (http://www.carbonmods.co.uk/Departments/Guides/Carbon-Fibre-Skinning.aspx) m

nice video tutorial about CF skinning  s;) ;) s;)

That's how I did my valve cover, center console.... and of coz reinforcement with CF use the same technic but u dun need to make the last boring part to make it glossy :p Just need PU resin and some carbon fiber fabric.

Carbon Mods are the same people that made my valve cover, they sell C/F kits on Ebay or direct.

Rob.
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: Ilogik on March 29, 2009, 21:47
Would one of there starter kits be enough to do the underside of my front bumper do you reckon.
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: Anonymous on April 9, 2009, 12:31
some lil work today on the bumper, I prepared my mounts to put the ABS grill:


(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3578/3426454596_73ff1313e9_o.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3570/3425646085_e3c1496126_o.jpg)

With ABS grills to see if all is correct:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3540/3426454722_5cd4b99825_o.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3331/3425646127_70195d9d4e_o.jpg)


Ben
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: ex-member on April 9, 2009, 12:43
Top work dude! Mine arrived a while ago and you were right....very bad quality FG! Going to use your tips and hints to make sure mines last just as long  s:D :D s:D

Watching with anticipation  s:D :D s:D
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: Anonymous on April 13, 2009, 00:04
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3391/3435426505_797047af47_o.jpg)

 s;) ;) s;)
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: DannyN on April 13, 2009, 02:08
Ben,

Really like what you've done and I'm also very impressed with what your capable of doing.
Only thing I have to add is just IMHO your front is more aggressive than your sides and your rear (if this was in a gay mag it'd earn a fortune!)
I'm sure it will look great at the end just thought I'd tell you what I initially though with your mock ups
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: Anonymous on April 13, 2009, 07:21
Quote from: "DannyN"Ben,

Really like what you've done and I'm also very impressed with what your capable of doing.
Only thing I have to add is just IMHO your front is more aggressive than your sides and your rear (if this was in a gay mag it'd earn a fortune!)
I'm sure it will look great at the end just thought I'd tell you what I initially though with your mock ups

Thank you Danny   s:oops: :oops: s:oops:  and for the difference of agressivity I totally agree with you, that's why I modified the sides of the front bumper to smooth it a few more, and why I will use those black ABS grills to make it look like more stock.

I hope it will be enough...
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: loadswine on April 13, 2009, 11:24
Quote from: "DannyN"(if this was in a gay mag it'd earn a fortune!)
s:lol: :lol: s:lol:    s:lol: :lol: s:lol:   That has to be the quote of the month. I won't ask how you know that Danny!

Ben, that is brilliant work matey. Looking great. Nice skills.
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: Anonymous on April 13, 2009, 12:03
Some details of my work:

As I said earlier, I had to make custom mounts for the bumper (3 under the radiator and 2 to bolt the fenders liners)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3652/3437989832_9c3a652734_o.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3551/3437181567_f947396966_o.jpg)

Zoom on the fender liner mount (fitment test, dun worry about the long bolts... :p )

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3408/3437181371_bcb355f171_o.jpg)

General views:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3541/3437181057_f6d4f42c91_o.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3565/3437989570_ec0a14ff89_o.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3605/3437989632_88d66d687f_o.jpg)
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: ex-member on April 13, 2009, 14:52
Ben, you're bloody hardcore mate, you really are! The work so far is very impressive (as if I havent said it already!).

Why did you need to do the lower brackets? I havent test fitted the front bumper yet y'see...
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: Anonymous on April 13, 2009, 18:51
The 3 under brackets are great to make the bumper stronger and avoid moves when u drive over 90/100mph it's not absolutely required but it's quick n easy to do them. And if one day u hit a bump or pavement while u r paking ur 2 it won't brake high corners :p

The 2 fender liner brackets are ABSOLUTELY required !! without them u will rub liners on tires over 45 miles (ask Dieamond about it and he's old Trial kit :p )
U absolutly need something to link fenders liners/bottom of the bumper ! U can do it many different ways but u need somthing here.

Work of the afternoon:

-Modified my front coilovers setup (+1cm higher)
-Made the last bracket (bottom left one)
-Some fiberglass to extend the bumper under the headlights (JDL cut the bumper so bad >_< I had 1/4" x 2" holes under headlights cause the bad cut... >_<)
-Drilled all mounting holes (4 under the bonnet, 2 up at the fenders corners be careful with them, u don't have much material here... )
-Painted the inside

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3374/3438997060_5e3af65339_o.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3382/3438183501_72d42d376d_o.jpg)

Now it's ready for the paint job, maybe this week  s:) :) s:)


I said it before but I have to say it again, those JDL parts are really well designed and not pricey, but damn the quality is really bad, u really have to work hours and hours to make them fit and look good or pay $$$$ at the bodyshop, be careful if u think about those bodykits from JDL

Ben
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: ex-member on April 13, 2009, 23:47
Ok mate....good info...not quite following what/where the fender mounts are though!
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: Anonymous on April 14, 2009, 12:56
One more "detail" done, the 2003+ plate mount on:

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/3440762879_6e336b8d64_o.jpg)

All is done now, I m going to the bodyshop for the paint TMR...
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: Anonymous on April 22, 2009, 12:13
Here we go...

I finnished last night (grills, number plate, JSpec emblem and mounting...)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3482/3464689233_6de33c974a_o.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3482/3465504680_f8ccfa5594_o.jpg)

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3508/3464689473_0e4f9006c5_o.jpg)

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(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3578/3465504602_15a5b0b6e8_o.jpg)

 s;) ;) s;)
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: ex-member on April 22, 2009, 12:30
Hey hey! thats looks ace!  s:D :D s:D
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: ad_car_08 on April 22, 2009, 16:25
Quote from: "dabeny"And at last my center console (real CF too now) :

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3552/3375270373_19dbb5475a_o.jpg)

Ben

Wow, I REALLY like that centre console!!

Would you consider writing a "how to" or at least the general technique you used to create such results?
Title: Re: TopSecret - Custom TRC - Hardtop... NOW ON !
Post by: Anonymous on May 1, 2009, 12:34
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3391/3490435257_ca0370b48e_o.jpg)

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  s:wink: :wink: s:wink:
Title: Re: Dabeny's MR-S V2 out - Shooting page 3
Post by: Ilogik on May 1, 2009, 15:38
lovely car mate, i didn't realise the JDL front sat so flat.

How you finding it and which did you prefer the top secret of the JDL now the work is complete?

Car looks real nice 10/10 for the work.
Title: Re: Dabeny's MR-S V2 out - Shooting page 3
Post by: Anonymous on May 2, 2009, 10:54
Quote from: "Ilogik"lovely car mate, i didn't realise the JDL front sat so flat.

How you finding it and which did you prefer the top secret of the JDL now the work is complete?

Car looks real nice 10/10 for the work.


Thank you mate   s:oops: :oops: s:oops:  

Now how do I find that JDL....
It's ricer than my old TS for sure, but with the other TRC parts it's looking good. My TS was more "stock look" but the JDL with those ABS grills still good.
Now about the bumper itself, fitment isn't so bad but the fiber quality is definitively CRAP !!! I won't buy anything else from JDL that's sure !!!

My TopSecret was around twice the JDL price  but it was cheap regarding the absolutely perfect quality ! I saw a Trial kit for real too and it was perfect too !
If u compare TRC and JDL (around same prices for parts) TRC quality  is really really better, my side steps was nearly perfect, and my rear just needed minor work.

One more thing about the look of my 2 with that JDL front, dunno why, maybe cause the "flat effect" as u said, but I never found my 2 so "beautiful" topless   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:  it looks better with the JDL front than with the TS when the top is down. Strange...
Title: Re: Dabeny's MR-S V2 out - Shooting page 3
Post by: Ilogik on May 2, 2009, 11:13
that back bumper is so damn nice, id deffo have one of those if i didnt have the full trial kit and a single exit exhaust.

Id want to paint the center section black though, makes the back end look so damn aggressive lol. How strong is that cf stuff you bought, thinking of getting some to put ont he underside of my trial bumper.
Title: Re: Dabeny's MR-S V2 out - Shooting page 3
Post by: ex-member on May 2, 2009, 11:37
all is looking spot on now mate! Very nice indeed!
Title: Re: Dabeny's MR-S V2 out - Shooting page 3
Post by: Anonymous on December 8, 2009, 18:09
I didn't realised I never told you I changed my car....

I sold my MR-S on june and bought this on july:


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Honda S2000 AP1 New Formula RED
-18" OZ Record
-K&N FIPK intake
-H&R springs
-Air Walker front lip / side skirts / Spoiler
-Front STB
-EBC Yellow pads
Title: Re: Dabeny's MR-S V2 out - Shooting page 3
Post by: uktotty on December 8, 2009, 21:38
Strange how the bodykit can enhance the mr2 no end yet ruin the lines of the s2k!
Title: Re: Dabeny's MR-S V2 out - Shooting page 3
Post by: SimonC_Here on December 9, 2009, 08:45
What's this strange thing?
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3434/3784959780_5afa2c4ef9_o.jpg)

 s:) :) s:)

Simon
Title: Re: Dabeny's MR-S V2 out - Shooting page 3
Post by: uktotty on December 9, 2009, 10:51
That allows the bodies in the boot to plug their iPods in
Title: Re: Dabeny's MR-S V2 out - Shooting page 3
Post by: aaronjb on December 9, 2009, 12:12
Very nice Ben.. you have me looking at S2000's, now  s:oops: :oops: s:oops:
Title: Re: Dabeny's MR-S V2 out - Shooting page 3
Post by: Anonymous on December 9, 2009, 12:26
 s:lol: :lol: s:lol:    s:lol: :lol: s:lol:    s:lol: :lol: s:lol:  aaron !

It's a very nice car, really. The biggest improvment compared to the MRS is the interrior quality, dashboard plastic, doors panels, leather, seats... U really feel u drive a 40k € car :p
Then u have a real luggage !! (even if u decide to put a subwoofer in it ! lol)
And finally the power... My cars (MRS or S2000) are my daily cars and the S2000 is really perfect for that, with his "2 faces" engine, under 6k rpm it's a good car, and over it's an awesome car  s;) ;) s;)

I'm lovin it !

Ben