As a lifelong tinkerer I can't leave anything alone. I love all things mechanical and this channel will be the place to showcase a wider variety of projects in my life. As my main channel (Brick House Builds) is focused around motorcycles I use this space to showcase car content, crazy bicycles, industrial art, and anything else! The rules are there aint' no rules! Lets simply build cool shit and hopefully inspire others to do the same!
Thank you so much for sharing! It is pitty that you did not explain how to unplug the "upper left" plug. That cost me two hours yesterday, to find out.😀 I did have to remove the insturments first and I am wondering how you did it without this. That would heva been impossible for me. 😲 Anyway, is it possible to replace these LEDs with yomething brighter or with a different color? Thank you! 🙂
I just got my 2024 XLT equipped exactly the same except for the color (carbonized grey metallic). Already got a tri fold tonneau cover installed, ordered custom seat covers, installed a dash pad, interior accessories, etc. Still have to install the mud flaps and the LED turn signal bulbs in the front. Thinking about getting different wheels and tires too. Just over 200 miles on mine!
With camber bolts you should be fine at any alignment shop. If you are awd the rear won't be in spec. A different control arm would take care of that but otherwise just rotate tires more often
Hi awesome video, i kinda have lil similar problems on my "brand new" 924/944... the temp gauce works kinda bad (it raise very very quickly to the danger zone...but everything works soo it's probably the gauge or dirt problem?). the temp gauge and fuel gauce "dances" if i put the headlights on and off...soo maybe some grounding problems idk?? And the last one problem, the AC switch like yours doesn't work :( I checked behind ofc it has replaced in the past but maybe again some wiring problems maybe not into the switch, but into the AC motor? If someone have some suggestions just tell me 😭 btw wheel and leds are just awesome!!
That Momo wheel is awesome!! I've used a screwdriver bit heated by a torch to quickly melt a slot on a plastic post to spread it a little similar to your application.
Just picked up a 1987 924S. Got the factory seats back in. Probably needs engine mounts , as well as general maintenance. The belt and pump were changed, but I have no idea when. .. . The previous owner removed the stock shift handle, so it wobbles.. need that, wipers have to time them on downstroke to shut off, or they stop exactly where they are at 😅. Oh well, I hope im fast learner
I want to do this but I'm worried on how it affects the ride. Do you bottom out with passengers? Does the suspension still have enough play for a smooth ride? Thanks
No worries on bottoming out under normal driving. The ride is better than factory in my opinion due to the progressive rate spring. It's less harsh over bumps but still firm like it should be
I used to love driving my dad’s 124 that he bought new. The car was just so well balanced and fun to drive. Once that steering is corrected it will change the car big time. It sounds a little louder than I remember on the interior. You’re doing great! 👍🏻
Cool channel! I actually painted a 924 in a basement garage in Oslo some 20 years ago. Colour was silver truck paint with no clearcoat. Cant believe we did that. My buddy later sold this running project car, I remember he said most of the undercarriage was VW golf.
I have wheels for it already but haven't put them on. For a daily it sits how I like. They definitely looks great another inch lower but thats much more work
Awesome video and the steering wheel looks great! Could you please explain why you put the dielectric grease on the connectors? Judging by its name, it seems like it would insulate the connectors and prevent them from making proper contact, or am I missing something? :D
I put LED lights in my click and oil pressure gage, big difference! My clock didn't work, ended up taking it apart and replacing the two capacitors. Over a year later and still working great.
Nice results even if you took a few tangents along the way. In my own vehicle "upgrades" I usually regret the tradeoffs that can occur. Some have none, some just need to be undone! I have little patience for 1980s plastic electromechanical devices, you did great.
first off that wheel looks SICK! secondly, I know it sounds cheesy but watching guys like you on here dig into something theyve never done before on their cars and fixing it really helps build my confidence when I break into a new project on my car. thanks!
Well I'm glad the videos have that effect! Anything you see me doing on this car is the first time. Just approach everything as nuts and bolts. Take time to understand how it works and determine how to make it work again or work better. You can do it!
@@tangentsbhb thanks bud! luckily I also have a good friend thats a lot more versed in mechanic stuff than I am to help, Ive torn into my car a few times and managed to fix or replace bad parts and it feels great, next adenture is engine swap and an EFI conversion so this should get exciting haha
You need to clone yourself at least one time, maybe twice so the other you can work on the CBX and the SEI. Not that I am complaining or anything like that, any content is much appreciated and fun to watch...keep up the good work :)
When you were putting the dash back into the car i was like shouting at you "hey man, test it before mounting it back" :-) On side note - there is also a version of LED bulb which is not polarity specific - yes, all LEDs are as all diodes are polarity specific but these special "bulbs" has two LEDs inside in antiparalel configuration so no matter how you connect them one of them always shine. But this type is not so common and - as always - more expensive. Nice job - especially on repairing the fragile switches. On completly different note - in one or two previous videos i saw red VFR 800 RC46 - will you make a video about it? Just asking...having same red VFR 800 too plus one red VFR 1200F..being kinda VFR fan :-)
I was for sure a dummy to not test it so I quickly learned that lesson lol. The VFR is my friends bike actually. In case you aren't aware my main channel that I've had for years is all motorcycles. Same style and format of videos. It's ru-vid.com
@@tangentsbhbSurely I know your main channel, subscribed it almost immediately when i found it :-) I work on bikes myself though on lower level - just maintenance and repairs, no rebuilds or restorations - but found in your vides many tips&tricks and inspiration. And fun of course 🙂
Great video! I actually just sourced an original OEM manual steering rack for my 84 944. Just finished tearing it down to regrease the rack and repaint the body. So excited to go to manual steering!
That was a great mod for that car. Steering effort is mitigated by only turning when you have roll going on. None of my 1st 3 vehicles had power steering, air conditioning, or automatics. I miss the manual shift. I still have 3 with that, though.
