Honda CRX w/ Evolution VII Conversion

Ok, here it is, a project that sounds real odd, but seems to look real nice, I have a large line of modifying, and scratchbuilding ahead of me, but I'm confident it will come out nice. :D

List of planned modifications:

Evolution VII front end
Highly detailed turbo B18C5
Rollcage (8 or 10pt)
Custom dash
Nismo wheels (to be painted)
3 12in subs w/ amp
Spare wheel storage
Custom wing
Custom roof scoop
Custom hood (bonnet)
Custom Black Widow 2 widebody
N1 full exhaust system
LED head, tail, and runing lights
Underglow system (maybe)
Custom brakes
Custom rear window air ducts
And hopefully more as I progress. :D

Here's a couple photos to get everything moving. :D

Here's how it is as of yesterday. (can see the custom dash, roof scoop, and widebody in progress)
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/224747CRXEVO.JPG

Here's a shot of the motor. (the turbo is slanted to allow everything to be flush with the low ride height)
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/224747CRXEVO_Motor.JPG

The Nismo wheels to be painted.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/224747CRXEVO_Wheels.JPG

Stay tuned. :D

looks good to me
i've always loved the crx, i'm not sure why, but i am sure that this will look pretty kick ass

who makes crx and lancer? they both hotwheels

who makes crx and lancer? they both hotwheels

The CRX is Hotwheels, the Evo is Ertl.

so u have a honda body and frame, mitsu front end, and nissan rims wut next... toyota interior? btw wut r u doin w/ the interior bsides the amps

whered u get the crx ive been lookin for 1 all over the place

CRXs are near imposible to find now, Hotwheels made a 1/18, about a year ago? And you can find them on Ebay now for about 30-45$

whered u get the crx ive been lookin for 1 all over the place

I go to the swap meet and get my CRX's for like $15.00, so if you can do that I'd highly reccomend it. I have 3. :D

so u have a honda body and frame, mitsu front end, and nissan rims wut next... toyota interior? btw wut r u doin w/ the interior bsides the amps

Yeah, it's all over Japan isnt it.
The interior will have twin racing seats, custom dash, 8 or 10pt rollcage, and a custom spare wheel bay.

hey. isn't that the front end off the 1/18 2 fast 2 furious evo? if it is, how did u manage to get it off the evo. did u cut it or wut. cuz i was planning to do that with my ERTL skyline.

hey. isn't that the front end off the 1/18 2 fast 2 furious evo? if it is, how did u manage to get it off the evo. did u cut it or wut. cuz i was planning to do that with my ERTL skyline.

Yes, it is the FnF Evo front end, and I just whipped out my dremmel and showed it who was boss. ;)

A few more photos.

Here's another shot of the body, but this time showing off the brakes up front with the MASSIVE calipers. :D

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/224747CRXEVO_02.JPG

And here's my LED package, only a total of $7.00. :D

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/224747CRXEVO_LEDs.JPG

Quick shot.
Here's a close shot of how it looks with the Nismo wheels, the motor is also in place, and if you look close enough, you might be able to see the turbo hiding in there.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/224747CRXEVO_03.JPG

question:where did u get the LED lights and all that from

question:where did u get the LED lights and all that from

Radio Shack.

Update:

Ok, I started the new hood, and setup all my mock up parts, like the turbo system, and the exhaust line, so enjoi!

Here's a shot of the new hood in progress.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/224747CRXEVO_04.JPG

Here's the N1 muffler. :D
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/224747CRXEVO_05.JPG

I have one question : Where you get this turbo and how much it costs ?

lookin real hot ... what color are you planning to paint it

Visible: I get them from Muscle Machine 1:18 cars, and they run about $20.00 and come with alot of parts

Quick Nick: I plan on going with a deep candy apple red, with a dark base coat.

color?

wow i feal like an idiot i didnt see the second page and only read the first page so excuse my other post. put rsx tail lights on it i think it would look awesome

wow i feal like an idiot i didnt see the second page and only read the first page so excuse my other post. put rsx tail lights on it i think it would look awesome

Hmm, RSX tails.... Might look nice, anyone else agree?

Poll up. :D

Man I think the rsx lights would look awesome. But i also think the evo tails would look pretty cool.

i remem a while back i saw a crx w/ rsx tail lights and it was totoally kick ass

i think the rsx lights would be better compared to the evo lights cuz there's more horizontal space in the back than vertical space. also, when you get the muscle machines or those import tuners, how do you get the turbo and all the other engine parts out of it?

i think the rsx lights would be better compared to the evo lights cuz there's more horizontal space in the back than vertical space. also, when you get the muscle machines or those import tuners, how do you get the turbo and all the other engine parts out of it?

Unscrew and pull, most of the motor parts are just cheaply glued together.

i have another question. when i paint my diecast cars, do i have to remove every plastic piece before i use paint stripper? Then after that, what do i have to spray on before sprayin on the paint? last question: how many coats of paint to i have to put on?

i have another question. when i paint my diecast cars, do i have to remove every plastic piece before i use paint stripper? Then after that, what do i have to spray on before sprayin on the paint? last question: how many coats of paint to i have to put on?

Thoe you didnt ask me there is alot of tutorials in the plastic modeling forum. They should just help you thoe remember to uses metal friendly paints.

k. ill go check out the plastic forums. thanks

Progress Soon, I'm on my weekend so now I get to pay some attention to my models, so don't worry, I didnt kill this project.

Ok, I made the rollcage and it's only a 4 point, but point is it's done, and I finished the interior floorboards and the dash, just gotta put in the subs if I decide to keep them, and then get batteries then take some photos for everyone. :D

I got the sub layout in. :D I'm gonna try to take photos right now. :D

There we go. ;)

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/224747CRXEVO_06.JPG

you should put a bar liek this in the roll cage: http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/nosliw2004/ml55ipods011.jpg

I'd do Door posts

this is such a creative job.
crx would make the lights look too stock for a modded car so do the rsx!

I added a rear bar to tie the back of the cage across, added netting for cosmetics, and I layed the carbon fibre on the dash, pics tomorrow after paint. :D

i thought i would post in this cos i have been folowing this and looks good i especialy like the engine looks really good

Well, I've been hit with a slight issue, I dont know if I should lay out some Carbon fibre on my floor boards also, it would match the dash seeing as I already layed the Cf on it, so should I or should I not?

And as soon as I finish shaping the hood, I'll lay the carbon on it, then paint, but in order to do that I need more framing solder to make the widebody, and that my friends requires incentive, so hopefully I get some and get my rear in gear, but I should have photos in the morning.

Sorry for the lack of photos, it just adds suspense. :D

sure y not put carbon fiber on the floor boards

Gah, I can only seem to get one photo every like 45 minutes out of this P.O.S camera, so enjoi this one while I pound on this thing with a rock.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/224747CRXEVO_07.JPG

The red on the dash is my carbon fibre sheet material, just needs paint and looks marvelous, and the motor is all masked because I dont want anyone to see it. <.< >.> Nah, just kiddin, it's prepped for paint and all that nonsense, so enjoi, I'll have it painted up tomorow.

good. wut are you using for seats?

good. wut are you using for seats?

Twin Racing buckets, you can see a bit of them in my signature picture.

What are you netting?

Just the space between the rear cross bar and the main bar in the roll cage. You can see it in the photo.

wut color u painting the cae?

opps, i meant car^^

i say do it gloss black

i think a metallic electric blue like color would look pimpin

I'm going with a deep candy apple red, unless something else catches my eye. :D

This would look pretty cool.

http://www.importrival.com/images/uploads/twotone.jpg

Two Tone is not my bag, sorry mate.

You use isolated wire to make roll-cage ?

You use isolated wire to make roll-cage ?
Nope, I use aluminum poles, I get them at my local hobby shop for like $0.60.

so do i. but how do you bend the aluminum. i mean anyone can just use their hands and bend them but then the sides get all distorted and all if you do to big of a bend.

so do i. but how do you bend the aluminum. i mean anyone can just use their hands and bend them but then the sides get all distorted and all if you do to big of a bend.

With Styrene I use a torch lighter and slowly heat the tube up and slowly bend it, then sand it.

With the aluminium I just bend it.

With Styrene I use a torch lighter and slowly heat the tube up and slowly bend it, then sand it.

With the aluminium I just bend it.

where do you get the aluminum?

he said a local hobby shop...

will that aluminum hold up a 1:18 scalediecast body this is for a tube funnycar chassie