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Maui Built · 07-30-2009, 11:20 PM

After searching around to see if a JDM ITR front end cover (Bra) was produced, I didn't get any results so here goes my attempt in "Fabricating" one. I've heard about the "Invisible Bras" out there but I enjoy putting in the time and effort to make something that I've personally never seen before.

If anyone has pictures of a JDM ITR hood bra that has either been custom made, or of an OEM/Aftermarket piece feel free to post. I'd be glad to have some reference in this...

With that said heres some pics.

I took some measurements on the hood and started out with a 3 piece template. Below is the material I'll be using.

Then turned it into a one piece template.

I gave the whole template a ~1" extension to give some room to create a seam.

Here it is transferred onto the "Pleather."

I couldn't get a very good photo of the Vinyl/Pleather detail but i'll snap some tomo when I begin the stitching process.

thanks for looking.

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never_finish · 07-30-2009, 11:32 PM

Well if thats not a teaser I dont know what is. In for finished product.

Maui Built · 07-30-2009, 11:43 PM

haha thanks. im just as excited to see how it comes out also.

My_EFsedan · 07-31-2009, 03:31 AM

interesting..

Maui Built · 07-31-2009, 10:07 AM

Ttt

gnobfan · 07-31-2009, 10:17 AM

very cool !!

Sparkles · 07-31-2009, 10:59 AM

Cool DIY project

BoostinEJ1 · 07-31-2009, 11:30 AM

Very interesting

lunalink · 07-31-2009, 10:39 PM

mhm..i want one for my rex now

how nuch was the material?

crx_si-r · 07-31-2009, 11:07 PM

i have a complete front cover for my rex and love it. in for some completed pics. just a thought but could you modify one from an accord, they appear to have similar shapes. to me anyways.

lunalink · 07-31-2009, 11:10 PM

i've known people to use the accord fenders for their ITR conversion cuz they say the fenders are way over priced.

crx_si-r · 07-31-2009, 11:15 PM

i never heard of that one. so it should be possible to use an accord bra???

lunalink · 07-31-2009, 11:19 PM

idk? i dont think anyone has tried it, well my friend has an itr so ill ask him.imma make him buy a bra and test fit it lol..

yeah the fenders look almost identical so i dont see why not..

Maui Built · 08-01-2009, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lunalink

mhm..i want one for my rex now

how nuch was the material?

$40 for 1.5 yd

Quote:

Originally Posted by crx_si-r

i never heard of that one. so it should be possible to use an accord bra???

tried...not even close

Quote:

Originally Posted by lunalink

idk? i dont think anyone has tried it, well my friend has an itr so ill ask him.imma make him buy a bra and test fit it lol..

yeah the fenders look almost identical so i dont see why not..

just cuz the fenders are similar, doesnt mean that the bra off an accord would fit? haha

didnt really make any progress today, i have both vinyls cut and ready for stitching this weekend. thanks for the bumps everyone.

lunalink · 08-01-2009, 01:57 AM

where did you buy the material from? am upholstery shop?

Maui Built · 08-01-2009, 01:55 PM

from a fabric store.

lunalink · 08-01-2009, 10:12 PM

update?

tlchkc · 08-01-2009, 10:31 PM

Hey, MAD PROPS for doing it yourself. Can't wait to see how it turns out. GL.

es.roadster · 08-01-2009, 10:34 PM

in for the win !

good luck and hope to see it finished!

Maui Built · 08-02-2009, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lunalink

update?

here you guys go.

fabric cut out

mock up/test fit :D

thanks for all the kind words..ill be trying to get this stitched up soon.

My_EFsedan · 08-02-2009, 10:45 PM

are you gonna make it like the oem structure?

Maui Built · 08-02-2009, 10:50 PM

EF: im going to try my best to. it would be good to have some kind of reference you know? of course ill have the seams. im gonna use a felt/wool type material on the inside lining of it. still working on the underside of the bra. i have the elastic bands and hooks ready. the only thing it wont have that oem bras do, are those to little triangle hump things that come out for the top of it.

Smokinsax · 08-02-2009, 10:58 PM

interesting project...

ALLxMOTOR EG · 08-03-2009, 12:02 AM

Very interesting.

lunalink · 08-03-2009, 12:19 AM

nice bro..you know what would look sweet also, if you make pieces for the fenders also like the crx mask..

07-30-2009, 11:32 PM	#2
never_finish Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Right Here, US Posts: 153	Re: First Attepmt: JDM ITR Hood Protector Well if thats not a teaser I dont know what is. In for finished product. __________________ Now I can start my list of vouches: Alchemist, sctuned, weaksauce.org, boostfed, project_dc2, peakboost, DC4KiD

07-30-2009, 11:43 PM	#3
Maui Built Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vallejo, CA, United States Posts: 1,559	Re: First Attepmt: JDM ITR Hood Protector haha thanks. im just as excited to see how it comes out also. __________________ JDM ITR HOOD BRA PROJECT: http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2618329

07-31-2009, 03:31 AM	#4
My_EFsedan Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CraigsList Built, CA. Posts: 4,780	Re: First Attepmt: JDM ITR Hood Protector interesting.. __________________ http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1877459 EF sedan. lots of updates LSV-T WAH?! http://www.flickr.com/photos/ystatic22/ My pix http://www.hondamarketplace.com/show....php?t=2191780 FS

07-31-2009, 10:07 AM	#5
Maui Built Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vallejo, CA, United States Posts: 1,559	Re: First Attepmt: JDM ITR Hood Protector Ttt __________________ JDM ITR HOOD BRA PROJECT: http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2618329

07-31-2009, 10:17 AM	#6
gnobfan New User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Augusta, Georgia Posts: 5	Re: First Attepmt: JDM ITR Hood Protector very cool !!

07-31-2009, 10:59 AM	#7
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07-31-2009, 11:30 AM	#8
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07-31-2009, 10:39 PM	#9
lunalink Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CRX nation, U.S Posts: 2,093	Re: First Attepmt: JDM ITR Hood Protector mhm..i want one for my rex now how nuch was the material? __________________ http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2598720

07-31-2009, 11:07 PM	#10
crx_si-r Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NoRthERn Cali Posts: 4,216	Re: First Attepmt: JDM ITR Hood Protector i have a complete front cover for my rex and love it. in for some completed pics. just a thought but could you modify one from an accord, they appear to have similar shapes. to me anyways. __________________ OEM FOGLIGHT HARNESS DIZZY jumpers CRX LOG

07-31-2009, 11:10 PM	#11
lunalink Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CRX nation, U.S Posts: 2,093	Re: First Attepmt: JDM ITR Hood Protector i've known people to use the accord fenders for their ITR conversion cuz they say the fenders are way over priced. __________________ http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2598720

07-31-2009, 11:15 PM	#12
crx_si-r Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NoRthERn Cali Posts: 4,216	Re: First Attepmt: JDM ITR Hood Protector i never heard of that one. so it should be possible to use an accord bra??? __________________ OEM FOGLIGHT HARNESS DIZZY jumpers CRX LOG

07-31-2009, 11:19 PM	#13
lunalink Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CRX nation, U.S Posts: 2,093	Re: First Attepmt: JDM ITR Hood Protector idk? i dont think anyone has tried it, well my friend has an itr so ill ask him.imma make him buy a bra and test fit it lol.. yeah the fenders look almost identical so i dont see why not.. __________________ http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2598720

08-01-2009, 01:57 AM	#15
lunalink Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CRX nation, U.S Posts: 2,093	Re: First Attepmt: JDM ITR Hood Protector where did you buy the material from? am upholstery shop? __________________ http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2598720

08-01-2009, 01:55 PM	#16
Maui Built Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vallejo, CA, United States Posts: 1,559	Re: First Attepmt: JDM ITR Hood Protector from a fabric store. __________________ JDM ITR HOOD BRA PROJECT: http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2618329

08-01-2009, 10:12 PM	#17
lunalink Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CRX nation, U.S Posts: 2,093	Re: First Attepmt: JDM ITR Hood Protector update? __________________ http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2598720

08-01-2009, 10:31 PM	#18
tlchkc Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: in my car Posts: 127	Re: First Attepmt: JDM ITR Hood Protector Hey, MAD PROPS for doing it yourself. Can't wait to see how it turns out. GL.

08-01-2009, 10:34 PM	#19
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08-02-2009, 10:45 PM	#21
My_EFsedan Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CraigsList Built, CA. Posts: 4,780	Re: First Attepmt: JDM ITR Hood Protector are you gonna make it like the oem structure? __________________ http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1877459 EF sedan. lots of updates LSV-T WAH?! http://www.flickr.com/photos/ystatic22/ My pix http://www.hondamarketplace.com/show....php?t=2191780 FS

08-02-2009, 10:50 PM	#22
Maui Built Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vallejo, CA, United States Posts: 1,559	Re: First Attepmt: JDM ITR Hood Protector EF: im going to try my best to. it would be good to have some kind of reference you know? of course ill have the seams. im gonna use a felt/wool type material on the inside lining of it. still working on the underside of the bra. i have the elastic bands and hooks ready. the only thing it wont have that oem bras do, are those to little triangle hump things that come out for the top of it. __________________ JDM ITR HOOD BRA PROJECT: http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2618329

08-02-2009, 10:58 PM	#23
Smokinsax The Boot Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Arizona, US Posts: 9,280	Re: First Attepmt: JDM ITR Hood Protector interesting project... __________________ Sleeper ED9 #004 EFSFTMFW! WTB: 88-89 CRX Driver Side Corner Light

08-03-2009, 12:02 AM	#24
ALLxMOTOR EG Vietnamese! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Westminster Posts: 9,944	Re: First Attepmt: JDM ITR Hood Protector Very interesting.

08-03-2009, 12:19 AM	#25
lunalink Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CRX nation, U.S Posts: 2,093	Re: First Attepmt: JDM ITR Hood Protector nice bro..you know what would look sweet also, if you make pieces for the fenders also like the crx mask.. __________________ http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2598720

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