The Realm of Commander Scotty

Details: Written by: Commander Scotty; Category: Projects; Published: 16 November 2021

I may have done a thing, that involves further converting my dashboard into a digital dash.

This project started off with the fact that I really wanted the digital dashboard that came on the JDM Honda CRX, however... that dashboard only shows in KM/H and is over $1000 for a semi-decent quality one.

Details: Written by: Commander Scotty; Category: Projects; Published: 09 August 2020

Hello my dear readers!

I have news of something that I've been working on and finally was able to complete and have ready to show the world!

I have been working on creating a shifter bushing I could print to fix the sloppy shifter that my CRX has. Before I could shift it into any gear and it would appear as if it was in neutral after letting go of the shifter. Furthermore, it was confusing to anyone else who tried to drive the car as they would get in, and try to put it into 1st, but would end up in 3rd because they didn't move it far enough over.

I have to say, it feels good having a nice solid shifter now, and not having to wiggle it all around to get it into each gear.

I suppose it goes without saying, but I am normally pretty open about sharing 3d print STLs.
This one however I am imposing some restrictions on as I do plan on selling it (after I'm satisfied that it doesn't melt with use, lol)

Honda Civic/CRX 83-87 Shifter Bushing by Kenneth Walters is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Details: Written by: Commander Scotty; Category: Projects; Published: 04 March 2020

Well, a few weeks ago, I had to delve into a territory I wasn't 100% familiar with but at the very least the resources needed. My clutch went out while I was driving to work and refused to grip in anything above 3rd gear. Even then in 3rd gear, I had to be careful with the throttle or it would start to slip like it was an automatic transmission. I managed to limp the car back from work to my in-law's place and parked it in the garage there, which followed by me spending a good portion of the remaining evening pulling the transmission out and getting the clutch apart and flywheel off. Lo and behold, the clutch was oil-soaked! This meant the issue was because the input shaft seal gave out and leaked oil onto the clutch, which certainly explained the odd behavior it had for about a year where it just always felt like it wasn't strong enough and could easily overpower it from a dead stop.

Thus began, my first ever endeavor into rebuilding a transmission...

Details: Written by: Commander Scotty; Category: Projects; Published: 26 November 2018

So it's been quite a few crazy moments since the last update that I've done here.

Website updated a few times (broke the template each time...)
Got a project car, Wife's Birthday, Wedding Anniversary, Thanksgiving....

Oh, that's right, my new (to me) project car!!!

It's a 1987 Honda CRX HF

The motor is the D15A2 (1488cc) carb'd Inline 4.

So far it's just needed some minor tweaking and adjusting to get it running just right, but it's coming along quite well now. Haven't yet taken it through emissions but hopefully will be able to do that soon and get it to pass.

At this moment I'm working on either being able to successfully revive the battery as it was bone dry, or possibly get a new battery, but not looking forward to dropping $100+ on a battery for it at this point. Looking at some other possibilities as there are other similar sized batteries that will fit and have similar cranking amp ratings for about half the price that the battery for this car uses.

Eventually I'm going to repaint the car and get it colored the same as my other car which is a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. Both of them eventually will be painted Gloss black, with a red pinstripe running down the sides.

This car is tons of fun to drive and is very peppy for being only about 70hp, but that is due to the fact this car is only 1,710lbs whereas my Cobalt is 150hp and 2,800lbs.

Stay tuned for more shenanigans related to this car, gonna be posting alot more thing on it and diagrams to help anyone who may stumble across this website.

There are some more pictures of it after the page break, click the 'Read More' below!

Update on the Digital Dash project

A new part I've designed!

Transmission rebuild (oh no!)

Phew, it's been a while

Project update 10/3