From rat-rod to something else ...d-cheeze 97 ej6 hatch rebuild
05-13-2015, 09:00 PM
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Re: From rat-rod to something else ...d-cheeze 97 ej6 hatch rebuild
BTW your swap isn't going to be worth it if your car is that low, I'll guarantee your oil pan will rip open and your rod bearing will be gone in no time
05-14-2015, 02:39 AM
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Re: From rat-rod to something else ...d-cheeze 97 ej6 hatch rebuild
The whole stanced look isn't for me but I do like the interior reupholstery and the paint.
As others have said, change/remove a few items and you will have a great looker.
As others have said, change/remove a few items and you will have a great looker.
05-14-2015, 04:16 PM
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Re: From rat-rod to clean street car ...d-cheeze 97 ej6 hatch rebuild
For clarity's sake:
1. It's not "hate". Hate has a far more derogatory meaning then this. It's a disagreement on styling preferences, nothing more then that.
2. Respect is given to those who utilize quality products, instead of buying bargain-bin replicas, as well as to vehicles built using safe practices (instead of stretching a tire that is not rated for the wheel width).
3. This isn't so much a "style" thing, as it is a quality product issue. I can understand people enjoying the whole low offset style, but I don't get why people spend $10 on a knock-off to achieve it. AutoZone/eBay builds really don't say ANYTHING positive about the owner.
1. It's not "hate". Hate has a far more derogatory meaning then this. It's a disagreement on styling preferences, nothing more then that.
2. Respect is given to those who utilize quality products, instead of buying bargain-bin replicas, as well as to vehicles built using safe practices (instead of stretching a tire that is not rated for the wheel width).
3. This isn't so much a "style" thing, as it is a quality product issue. I can understand people enjoying the whole low offset style, but I don't get why people spend $10 on a knock-off to achieve it. AutoZone/eBay builds really don't say ANYTHING positive about the owner.
Your well-prepared, incredibly descriptive response is far too intellectual for my pea-sized brain to comprehend. Stick to something more barbaric, like "ooog, aaahhg (beating chest)" like I have done with my pathetic, simpleton response.
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05-14-2015, 08:17 PM
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Thanks and To each his own
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05-14-2015, 08:47 PM
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05-15-2015, 04:12 AM
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Re: From rat-rod to clean street car ...d-cheeze 97 ej6 hatch rebuild
GOT EEMMMM
05-15-2015, 02:59 PM
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05-16-2015, 08:44 AM
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Re: From rat-rod to something else ...d-cheeze 97 ej6 hatch rebuild
All finished up yesterday ... Took it out for a ride ... Talk about a completely different car
Swap
And auto to manual done ... Air conditioning in and working ....Engine compartment still needs to be cleaned up a bit still
Did my door panels while it was down
Ugraded my wheel to a used nardi
Rear disc conversion done
Gotta wait a few weeks to afford new tires for the ls wheels... Wallets empty at the moment
Swap
And auto to manual done ... Air conditioning in and working ....Engine compartment still needs to be cleaned up a bit still
Did my door panels while it was down
Ugraded my wheel to a used nardi
Rear disc conversion done
Gotta wait a few weeks to afford new tires for the ls wheels... Wallets empty at the moment
05-16-2015, 12:13 PM
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Re: From rat-rod to something else ...d-cheeze 97 ej6 hatch rebuild
First off I want to say how dope the rat rod look turned out loved the wheels and second set of white wall tires, Also Dont mind the idiots hating and ripping up your car. I get the same **** on my build, Honestly could give a ****. I like the new look and your getting there, I wouldn't change the wheels if you don't want too. I am very curious as to why you didnt take advantage of cleaning your bay up and tucking a few things while you had the chance? You could have even cleaned up the swap and painted the valve cover before dropping it in, but either way keep doing what your doing man and the interior looks fresh. Jealous your whips on the road and I over waiting for a ls vtec kit to come in to drive mine lol
https://honda-tech.com/appearance-bu...build-3247475/
https://honda-tech.com/appearance-bu...build-3247475/
05-16-2015, 03:27 PM
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Re: From rat-rod to something else ...d-cheeze 97 ej6 hatch rebuild
First off I want to say how dope the rat rod look turned out loved the wheels and second set of white wall tires, Also Dont mind the idiots hating and ripping up your car. I get the same **** on my build, Honestly could give a ****. I like the new look and your getting there, I wouldn't change the wheels if you don't want too. I am very curious as to why you didnt take advantage of cleaning your bay up and tucking a few things while you had the chance? You could have even cleaned up the swap and painted the valve cover before dropping it in, but either way keep doing what your doing man and the interior looks fresh. Jealous your whips on the road and I over waiting for a ls vtec kit to come in to drive mine lol
https://honda-tech.com/appearance-bu...build-3247475/
https://honda-tech.com/appearance-bu...build-3247475/
05-16-2015, 03:29 PM
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Re: From rat-rod to something else ...d-cheeze 97 ej6 hatch rebuild
Got a good used set of tires for the ls wheels ... Raised up the suspension and aligned ... Ready for my smog refferee appointment Wedsday !!
05-16-2015, 05:09 PM
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Thanks for the compliments , as for way I didn't get to crazy cleaning and tucking wires the engine is because I am on a time constraint to get it done , my smog in California is due next week and I was trying to get in finished before I go get it refereed ( smog ***** of California ) and bar'ed for the engine swap . You have to have the car as stock as possible to pass inspection . I even have to raise it up and put stock height tires and wheels ... You got to jump through a lot of hoops to pass ....Sucks living in California sometimes
05-17-2015, 08:13 PM
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Re: From rat-rod to something else ...d-cheeze 97 ej6 hatch rebuild
Looking good my brotha.I love the ls swap. Was the first swap I did many years back. Interior is dope.
05-17-2015, 08:25 PM
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Re: From rat-rod to something else ...d-cheeze 97 ej6 hatch rebuild
Looks so much better on the mesh wheels. This would be the perfect opportunity to sell those STRs and never look back...
05-20-2015, 06:58 PM
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Re: From rat-rod to something else ...d-cheeze 97 ej6 hatch rebuild
PFA
HaD to reschedule my referee appointment ... Check engine light came on ... Had to replace my rear O2 sensor :banghead:
HaD to reschedule my referee appointment ... Check engine light came on ... Had to replace my rear O2 sensor :banghead:
05-22-2015, 07:28 AM
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