My THP Mods

[Sean8098]

Thank you

[Sean8098]

Update

New roll of carbon wrap on it's way to do the top of the dashboard. Can post pictures of the process if anyone is interested. Also looking in to getting an oil catch can because I know how much of a pain these THP engines are with carbon buildup and have had mine walnut blasted recently

[Quidoigo]

I would be interested to see the process, if you don't mind!

[BeefMasta]

I would be interested to see the process, if you don't mind!

Seconded.

[Sean8098]

I'll take pics of each stage of the wrapping and what you need when it comes and post them on here

[DSbug]

I take it you are aware of the new MOT rules regarding HIDs? Hope you mounted them to be easily reversed. I like the dash work.

[Sean8098]

I am aware, the kit is a bolt in so it's an easy 10 min swap out swap in

[Cake]

Is it hard to remove the chrome plastic around the gearstick? I want to wrap it in carbon fiber vinyl now haha

[Sean8098]

You need some trim removal tools to take the centre console out. The shiney bit is clipped into it, just has tabs you need to pull back

[Cake]

Okey will order some tools and wrap then. Thank you

[Sean8098]

No worries

[Sean8098]

Here is my carbon wrapped dashboard and how to do it.

You will need:

-Carbon wrap
-Trim removal tools
-Sharp knife
-Scissors
-Hair dryer
-Patience

First you need to remove your trim using the tools. Its all held on by plastic clips so it just needs a bit of leverage.


Next step is to cut your wrap so that it is a similar size to the piece of trim you are wrapping.


You now can cut some pieces out so that is somewhat resembles the shape of the piece of trim but don't cut too much off because you need some material to work with. You can then place it lightly on the trim.


This is the tricky bit. Use the hairdryer to heat up the material and stretch it on, starting on one side of the trim. Slowly work your way along, always starting from the same point. Some awkward bends and shapes will need a lot of heat so that you can stretch it around. As you finish bits, cut away any excess so that it makes the rest of it easier to do. Make sure you wrap some material around the back to give it a clean finish and something to grip to.

You can rework any dodgy bits at the end just by using heat and re-stretching it. It will take time to get it right.

And here's the final piece. Just have to do the bits around the instrument cluster and the drivers vent.

Next project i'm looking at doing is a DIY catch can, will post how I do it if anyone is interested. Feel free to ask if you're not sure about something.

[notrix]

Nice write-up! I'm thinking of wrapping or plastidipping my dash myself but have been procrastinating cause I'm afraid to break the plastic clips :P

I'm doing a dual catch can setup soon too.. just need to figure out the hoses. The front PCV should be pretty simple but the rear OEM PCV tube features some weird fittings so I guess I will have to cut it and try to join it to some new silicone hose.

[Sean8098]

Thanks, the plastic clips are actually pretty robust so it shouldn't be a problem if you have the right tools. I want to build my own catch can after looking at the price of specialised ds3 ones, and build in my own baffle. Something like this

[notrix]

I bought a dual-can setup from Saikou Michi. From what I've read you should have a catch can on both the front and the rear PCV system with the rear one beeing most important. I paid $239 + shipping for my dual-can setup.