Busy week for the Esky build. We drove up to N. AL to meet with the builder and finalize a few issues about exhaust system, tune, engine build and upholstery.
Still working on the final version of the exhaust tip. But for now, to have something in place, we are going to use the exhaust tip shown below. It looks similar to an exhaust option once offered on the Cadillac CTS-V; but its actually off a 2016 Honda Civic SI. Two reasons for using the Honda tip instead of the CTS-V tip: 1. The front plane of the CTS-V tip makes it easier to brush against and get burned. It protrudes at the center and recedes toward the outer edges like a swept V. Whereas, the front plane of Honda tip is flat. 2. The Civic tip is free. I like this size and shape, but not crazy about the single opening. I may have an aluminum trim bezel made to divide the opening, or if it doesn't cost too much more I may have a billet exhaust tip made similar to the trapazoidal one piece exhaust tip made by Corsa for the C6 Corvette.
Also, here is a mock-up of a seat in the color we chose. The trim inserts in the doors, dash cover and the console cover will be the same dark red color. The remainder of the trim will be left OE pewter. The contrasting color for seat/door trim/dash/console mimics the color-combo upholstery scheme in some of the newer model Escalades.
Oh, they also mounted new Michelin Defender tires on the wheels I got from Santaannawheels.com.
Final photo shows OE LQ9 being pulled. The guy to the far right is the builder.
Still working on the final version of the exhaust tip. But for now, to have something in place, we are going to use the exhaust tip shown below. It looks similar to an exhaust option once offered on the Cadillac CTS-V; but its actually off a 2016 Honda Civic SI. Two reasons for using the Honda tip instead of the CTS-V tip: 1. The front plane of the CTS-V tip makes it easier to brush against and get burned. It protrudes at the center and recedes toward the outer edges like a swept V. Whereas, the front plane of Honda tip is flat. 2. The Civic tip is free. I like this size and shape, but not crazy about the single opening. I may have an aluminum trim bezel made to divide the opening, or if it doesn't cost too much more I may have a billet exhaust tip made similar to the trapazoidal one piece exhaust tip made by Corsa for the C6 Corvette.
Also, here is a mock-up of a seat in the color we chose. The trim inserts in the doors, dash cover and the console cover will be the same dark red color. The remainder of the trim will be left OE pewter. The contrasting color for seat/door trim/dash/console mimics the color-combo upholstery scheme in some of the newer model Escalades.
Oh, they also mounted new Michelin Defender tires on the wheels I got from Santaannawheels.com.
Final photo shows OE LQ9 being pulled. The guy to the far right is the builder.
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