Tony Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Fantastic ICE blog Wozza thanks for that. You certainly know what your doing Sorry to read you've not been we though mate and wish you a speedy recovery, and no chatting the nurses up or requesting hourly bed baths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djwozza Posted June 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Am finally back home, tbh this time last week i was as near death as anyone ever needs to get, so just grateful for all the support of my family & friends inc those online who sent messages/pm's etc. I have taken tonight off as a precaution, back to a relatively easy gig tomoz, then off again Sunday. Hopefully the ICE install will get back underway in the next week or so depending on how I feel etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Am finally back home, tbh this time last week i was as near death as anyone ever needs to get, so just grateful for all the support of my family & friends inc those online who sent messages/pm's etc. I have taken tonight off as a precaution, back to a relatively easy gig tomoz, then off again Sunday. Hopefully the ICE install will get back underway in the next week or so depending on how I feel etc. Good news! Glad you're back in good health and smart move to be cautious for a few days 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMARTLY Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Take it easy Wozza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickT Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 The ICE can wait. Get well soon Wozzza ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Your health is your wealth wozza. I know that's an easy thing to say when money for you and for us all is a worry but as you said it was a deadly situation you was in so i suggest little steps, get back to your former self and welcome a healthy future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djwozza Posted June 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Finally back on track today. I think there are 3 full days left to go to completetion so should we should hopefully be 50% completed after today. Will be deadening the boot & bootlid, maybe fitting the reverse camera, and if enough time, installing the "Big Three" power & ground cabling in the engine bay etc..... Still to do: 1) run 0awg power cables from engine bay to boot via conduit under the car. 2) install 2 new AGM type batteries (one in the boot) 3) modify the aftermarket Double DIN facia so it actually fits 4) sound deaden the doors 5) install MDF speaker spacers in each door 6) install coaxial rear door speakers behind factory grills 7) install front components in doors & tweeters into stock locations in the dash 8) fit subwoofer to custom MDF box 9) fit Head Unit & modified facia to the dash 10) sound check & adjustment Damn I can't wait for this to be finished!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Back on form already I wish I had your motivation, maybe my 'to do' list wouldn't be so long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djwozza Posted June 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Here is a progress report. Nowhere near as much done as hoped yesterday, but a sharp shower cut the day short and I'm still recovering from my hospital stay so was pretty tired by then... 1 Boot Insulation removed 2 New LED Bulb & Reverse camera 3 Dremel work on cover plate. Also some CCF to stop the cover panel from rattling. The camera cliped into position perfectly ( as it was designed specifically for this car), however the cover plate wasn't taken into consideration and when refitted bulged badly, & I really wasnt happy about that... 4 Camera fitted snug as a bug 5 Boot Badge layered up with double sided tape to stop rattles 6 Cover panel nice & flush with no rattles hopefully 7 heat shrunk power connection. Takes a direct feed from the reverse light 8 Rear shelf underside 9 start to fill all small voids filled with small strips as best as possible, 2 layers minimum, 3 if possible 10 then a double layer over the top 11 continuing to fill voids including up and behing the number plate/rear boot light clusters. This was ridiculously tedious & time consuming, but my pal who was helping me is particularly anal about doing a really thorough job. TBH he was right as doing at least two small layers in the voids you can actually reach as made the boot have a uniform thud when you tap the panel. 12 more layers added to seal as much as possible, lesson to remember, poke the trim & cable retainer holes as you apply each layer, as its way harder to fins the hole under two or more layers of Silent Coat and finally 13 video cable connection heatshrunk then cable tied to existing cables So much more to do but my pal is busy with overtime so no more progress for about 2 weeks, except for my modified Metra facia as I will begin work on that next week..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djwozza Posted June 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 I forgot to add, my boolid now need a serious dose of Viagra. It pops up only 1 inch now, and when lifting it you feel a ridiculous amount of weight. It will act like a guillotine when closing so might have to fins a way to strengthen the torsion bars, or possibly a hydraulic ram. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Nice update mate Got any info on the camera, where did you get it from? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Very nice, really like the reverse cam idea to replace the number plate light! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djwozza Posted June 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Search amazon.com, cost less than £20 where it's £60+ on UK eBay etc. It's made by Pyle, unsure if it will be a straight fir for the Tourer, but there are guys with similar looking ones fitted on TypeAccord... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003CN5NYU/ref=pe_385040_30332200_pe_309540_26725410_item Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Superb evolution as per usual wozza.... The cam is a great idea position wise but in truth the entire evolution is something of a mouth opener...... The work and skill or even daring is astronomical in my opinion. I can't wait for the next round 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Search amazon.com, cost less than £20 where it's £60+ on UK eBay etc. It's made by Pyle, unsure if it will be a straight fir for the Tourer, but there are guys with similar looking ones fitted on TypeAccord... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003CN5NYU/ref=pe_385040_30332200_pe_309540_26725410_item Thanks mate, is there shipping and customs on top? Looks like it's not an easy job connecting it to the pre facelift sat nav though so will have to look into it some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djwozza Posted June 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 I don't think they can buddy, check the reverse camera thread in modifying 7th gen. There was something someone posted about adding something to allow a camera or mp3 recently, will take a look later when I go on the PC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djwozza Posted June 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 I will also check the invoice, pretty sure it was less than £25 all in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djwozza Posted June 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 I can't wait for the next round Me too mate, the facia is from a USA model & doesn't fit, I begin modding that tomorrow. As for the camera, I was a little worried the lights might not match up at night, but actually to the naked eye from behind they match up fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Can't argue with that mate.... How's the facia mod going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djwozza Posted June 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Nowhere fast, another trip to A&E Friday put paid to any chance of working last weekend, which means I have worked 1 day in 3 weeks and money is becoming ridiculously tight. Oh the joys of Self Employment.... Pretty much laid up indoors with my leg/foot elevated & on Anitbiotics. I would post pics but they are pretty likely to make people barf. Not got times atm, but hoping the drugs will do the job and I will be back to work on Thursday & Friday. Am pretty fed up but hey I might have a go at the facia tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 24, 2014 Report Share Posted June 24, 2014 Sorry to read things aren't improving for you mate ....... Can't you claim some sort of benefit to help out? Either way there's one thing to remember..... YOUR HEALTH IS YOUR WEALTH!!!........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Wozza after seeing the pictures of your leg/ foot i truley wish you a speedy recovery..... I'm not really a squeamish person but seeing your toe split open due to the swelling took me to my limit. If i could take half the pain off you i would do in a nanosecond Do as the doc says, take your tabs, keep the leg up and most importantly keep your chin up or in your case chins up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Wozza after seeing the pictures of your leg/ foot i truley wish you a speedy recovery..... I'm not really a squeamish person but seeing your toe split open due to the swelling took me to my limit. If i could take half the pain off you i would do in a nanosecond Do as the doc says, take your tabs, keep the leg up and most importantly keep your chin up or in your case chins up That sounds nasty! Get well soon Woz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-O Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Get well soon dude. As tony said Health is wealth - dont push too hard to get going again it will still all be there when you are ready Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djwozza Posted June 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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