Dominipino

Just some random post about progress with the car etc. Just to keep a log about the progress of the car with random tidbits. Just something to look back on.

Pics of her before I bought heR

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The day I took heR home

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Getting thoroughly cleaned by a full detail team at Honda



Getting Paintless Dent Repair so get the dents popped

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Randoms



A real EK9 (This is the first time I have seen one. I saw it listed for sale and contemplated to buy it but my heart was always with a DC2)



Open Lap Day

itr#1334

iTrader: (2)

Good stuff! Keep them coming

Dominipino

So I finally got a few things done

Mint JDM 4-1 header with heat shield
Radio Delete
Antenna Delete
Clock Delete
Rear Wiper Delete
Cleaned and paitend muffler
Polish Muffler Tip

I gotta say, its nice without the radio when driving. It gives you a lot of time to think.

Now onto the pics...

dave7

How are you dealing with the O2 sensor that goes into the usdm cat? Assuming you have the jdm cat.

Dominipino

I got the full JDM exhaust wth the b pipe. I McGyvered it and welded a bung with an O2 simulator into the JDM cat so it wont throw the code.

connextions

Really nice R man. I'm also in Toronto and own #01-1222 and #01-1242 both with Red Interior. Who did you use for the paintless dent removal? How did it turn out? I have a couple dime size ones I need fix on my fender.

RTW DC2R

Nice R

FYI I archived her and you should throw up an intro thread at ITRCA.

dave7

Ok cool. I have the same exhaust setup. I had a hole drilled in the b pipe and then attached a 90 degree adapter, then put the O2 sensor in. Seems like it works, no check engine light. It didn't work without the adapter.

Dominipino

It turned out ok. PM me and I can refer you. He's reasonable.


Thank you man. It's a resto project. Hard to find parts nowadays. Thanks for archiving and will do the ITRCA thing.

touringteg

I really like the mods to add lightness. Did you remove the speakers as well?
Be sure to keep all the original parts.

My antenna is still in place and works fine only because there is a hidden switch that was installed by a previous owner that cuts power to the antenna. I just keep it off at all times and I still get decent reception.

Connextions: Would love to see pics of two 2001 CDMs!

Dominipino

Thanks man. I kept a few like the wipers, headers etc but it never came with the original radio or antenna so SOL with that. I think Im gonna remive the pseakers now that you mentioned it. Thanks for the tip!

Dominipino

So I was on the onramp of the hiway about to see what difference the header made. I hit the gas and it hesitated. I thought it maybe that I hit the accelerator and the compressor kicked in at the same time. It did it again when I hit the gas and then this happened...

I'll edit this when photo bucket decides to cooperate

Tom B

CaR looks to be in top condition.

Dominipino

Thanks man but its far from it. Yours is minty fresh!!

Tom B

Looks good to me, dude. Just a couple of small marks on the bumpers but that's nothing.

Dominipino

So I was on the onramp of the hiway about to see what difference the header made. I hit the gas and it hesitated. I thought it maybe that I hit the accelerator and the compressor kicked in at the same time. It did it again when I hit the gas and then this happened...





I think I shocked it when I removed it from the old header so...



While it was on the hoist I decided to change the oil and change the brakes...





A small comparison from two different OEM Honda Pads, left 2012 Civic, right ITR. Looks to be ways different with more metal and different compound

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Just some randoms

On the way to the track, that rolling shot



Got a little too aggressive on the turn and hit the dirt



After track car wash



Parking in Public problems, sushi after the track. Boxed the car in a corner...

Dominipino

I I finally got a pice I have been wanting for a long time...


JDM shift ****, shift boot and S2000 jam nut







I really like the feel of the metal better than the leather one. It makes shifting feel more engaged...



And lastly since I use 10W30 oil...

I got an S2000 oil cap, the chrome one was bothering me...

dave7

Nice, I have the same shift ****, it's great.