It has been quite some time since my last progress update and I have accomplished quite a bit on the SL-C.
1) I Cerakoted the exhaust. I sprayed them outside this time and let them cure outdoors so the fumes did not want to kill me this time..
2) I finished mounting the oil cooler and fan.
3) I fabricated and installed my CAI.
4) I installed and wrapped the exhaust in DEI titanium header wrap
5) I finished installing and plumbing the Stanceparts lift system
6) I removed the shocks and installed solid ride height spacers to prepare for checking and setting up the suspension
7) I final fit the center console and seats
8) I tidied up the main power wiring to allow it to fit under the close out panels I have decided to add to both sides of the engine bay (to hide the wiring, fuel system plumbing, and oil cooler)
9) I installed my 3D printed rear view camera mount on the top of the spider. I will smooth this into the spider during the bodywork phase
10) I determined where and how my subwoofer would fit into the cockpit and and made a sub box for it
11) I painted the brake calipers using POR15 caliper paint, applied "Brembo" labels to them, clearcoated over the labels for protection, and installed the brakes. I have used POR15 caliper paint on previous projects with good success. Stick with what you know.
12) I finalized my gauge and switch layout for the dash
13) I fabricated my pedal slider assembly and installed it. I am glad this is done, working inside the footbox is no easy task.
14) I bled the brakes and clutch. I first tried using my vacuum bleeder setup but could not get a good bleed this way. I believe the residual valves made vacuum bleeding more difficult. I purchased a Motive Products pressure bleeder and must say that is the way to go whenever you are bleeding brakes on any vehicle. Easy peasy!
15) I started laying out my AC plumbing taking ques from how Joel has done his. Back working in the footbox again! Ugh! As my father in law put it, the footbox isn't too small, there is just too much of me!