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Forum: Acura TSX
03-28-2006, 07:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,493
Posted By preparedcivic

Re: What are you guys paying for your TSX's?? (Type X)

I bought a new leftover '05 6 speed no nav last month for $25,000 +TTL. A kewl $2800 off sticker. https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthup.gif
Forum: Road Racing / Autocross & Time Attack
03-22-2006, 07:37 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,230
Posted By preparedcivic

Re: New trailer (SMSP)

A properly sized truck and a weight distributing sway control set-up go a long way toward towing stability.

My GMC 2500HD Crew Cab, with a 9200lb GVW, 153" wheelbase, and Reese Dual-Cam hitch/sway...
Forum: Road Racing / Autocross & Time Attack
03-16-2006, 05:21 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 1,903
Posted By preparedcivic

Re: Another Early Friday OT (fsp31)

Now, y'all don't laugh here....this one's a major confession:

Partridge Family 8-track, circa 1973. I was about 10 years old or so. And Shirley Jones was so cool as a TV mom.....

Two years...
Forum: Road Racing / Autocross & Time Attack
03-10-2006, 05:12 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,379
Posted By preparedcivic

Re: john thomas 86 honda civic, tom lombardo solo2 national champ (MattP)

Trying to keep this sort of on track, Lombardo's pump I believe is off a 90's vintage Accord, with some type of custom mount low on the block where the A/C compressor originally went on that motor. ...
Forum: Road Racing / Autocross & Time Attack
03-05-2006, 03:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,790
Posted By preparedcivic

Re: Enclosed Trailer Question (solorexer)

Bigger trucks have less of a mileage dent....

'04 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Crew Cab, 6.0 gas. 4L80E and 4.10's.

Went from high 10's with the 4500-5000lb open set-up to low 9's with the enclosed at close...
Forum: Road Racing / Autocross & Time Attack
03-04-2006, 04:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,790
Posted By preparedcivic

Re: (Back in Black)

Well, I have a 8.5 x 20, and while a 24' would be nice, I bought the 20' on purpose due to parking issues, and the manuveurability needs in order to get it where it needs to go up the 100' long...
Forum: Road Racing / Autocross & Time Attack
02-18-2006, 03:22 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,044
Posted By preparedcivic

Re: (solo-x)

Commentary and I'll try not to hi-jack.....

Around here in the Gotham land of plenty, $679 will barely get you an oil change. I haven't ever heard of shop labor of $30-45 ever, well, maybe I...
Forum: Road Racing / Autocross & Time Attack
02-09-2006, 05:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,281
Posted By preparedcivic

Re: Nate Whipple, Chris Travis, or Keith Casey... Please help (jsi)

This thread was kind of incentive to get me to start playing travel agent.

The wifey sez we stay at the Spring Hill Suites on the base. Problem is, they are wise to some 'special event', whether...
Forum: Road Racing / Autocross & Time Attack
01-11-2006, 07:59 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,432
Posted By preparedcivic

Re: Tow Vehicles (preparedcivic)

Oh, one more thing, that 5R100 tranny, is really just an update with improved electronic controls and bits and pieces over the 4R100. They get the additional gear by engaging the overdrive on first...
Forum: Road Racing / Autocross & Time Attack
01-11-2006, 07:52 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,432
Posted By preparedcivic

Re: Tow Vehicles (MaddMatt)

Jumping in way late on the thread, but I wrestled with the gas or diesel dilemna when I bought the 2500HD in July '04. The height of the diesel bling period, and I even had trouble finding new...
Forum: Road Racing / Autocross & Time Attack
01-08-2006, 12:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,124
Posted By preparedcivic

Re: Honda wheel bearings (Aahj)

Wheel bearings going bad must be a recent phenomena.

'86 Civic Si #1 that I had part ownership of went to about 320k, and the bearings were about the only thing in the car that didn't get...
Forum: Road Racing / Autocross & Time Attack
12-31-2005, 04:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 359
Posted By preparedcivic

Re: (LudemanDan)

The SCCA mothership is always closed the week between Christmas and New Years, besides never being open any Saturday.......

Anyway, there is about a 45 day grace period after the membership...
Forum: Road Racing / Autocross & Time Attack
12-26-2005, 02:35 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,271
Posted By preparedcivic

Re: (Catch 22)

Ditto with a new Dell here too, 'cept it's a desktop that we all get to share, juiced up with XP Professional and a full version of Office. All hooked up to to a cable modem. Get to hit on all...
Forum: Road Racing / Autocross & Time Attack
12-21-2005, 08:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 612
Posted By preparedcivic

Re: (117)

If you're in NJ like your location by your avatar says, you have exactly one choice: K&K, for not cheap. Stupid state to insure chit in. https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emthdown.gif
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Forum: Road Racing / Autocross & Time Attack
11-25-2005, 01:49 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,754
Posted By preparedcivic

Re: towing speeds (prkiller)

The answer is, it depends what I was using as a tow vehicle.

My 1st one, an '88 Ranger just using a dead weight hitch for the open trailer, was downright wonky at much over 65. Once I upgraded to...
Forum: Road Racing / Autocross & Time Attack
11-22-2005, 01:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 772
Posted By preparedcivic

Re: 06 Si SCCA Solo2 Classing??? (CivicSiRacer)

First, lets clear up a common misconception. What the SAC recommends and the SEB rules upon can be two very different things. Been there on both, and experienced both ends of the stick as well.
...
Forum: Road Racing / Autocross & Time Attack
11-21-2005, 03:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 743
Posted By preparedcivic

Re: anyone read North American Pylon magazine? (Coach Crack Monkey)

Personal Humble Opinion Follows:

NAP was a great resource pre-internet, purely for the consolidated schedule. I let my subscription lapse 5 or 7 years ago, due to being able to find more event...
Forum: Road Racing / Autocross & Time Attack
11-19-2005, 01:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 419
Posted By preparedcivic

Re: OT: How to Make the Best of Seeing Pride & Prejudice with your Wife or G.F. (chjkingme)

Back in my day, a popular game to play at 11:30pm weeknights was "Hi Bob". Old Bob Newhard Show reruns. Take a chug everytime someone said Hi Bob on the show.
Forum: Road Racing / Autocross & Time Attack
11-13-2005, 03:10 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,522
Posted By preparedcivic

Re: (Weston)

Nothing like some of the above, but still an interesting list......

Late 1990; just put snows on an '86 Civic Si that day. Hit my favorite off-ramp, which is actually a fly-over bridge to the...
Forum: Road Racing / Autocross & Time Attack
10-23-2005, 02:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 842
Posted By preparedcivic

Re: Lotus Elise Sports Racer (elgorey)

This is really just a bling-bling decal and trim kit.

None of the performance pieces are any different than what is already on the option list.

Now that I've had a grand total of 23 autocross...
Forum: Road Racing / Autocross & Time Attack
10-19-2005, 02:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 893
Posted By preparedcivic

Re: (94accordsedan)

3G Civic/CRX's rot at the back of the rockers in front of the rear wheels. If this gets too bad it affects the integrity of where the trailing arms pivot.

I'm also sure it has holes in the...
Forum: Road Racing / Autocross & Time Attack
10-17-2005, 04:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 374
Posted By preparedcivic

Re: Heartland Park Repave (fsp31)

The black lake auto-x pad (aka the new south paddock), is large enough to fit two Forbes Field South course areas into. To make the most of the available space, grid, timing and other support...
Forum: Road Racing / Autocross & Time Attack
09-06-2005, 05:29 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,012
Posted By preparedcivic

Re: (PseudoRealityX)

#86 SS Elise

Leaving from work @ 12 noon Friday 9/9. Flying out via BWI on Southwest. It's a 3 hour ride there, but the ticket was only $150 roundtrip. Run the warm-up on the weekend and the...
Forum: Road Racing / Autocross & Time Attack
09-05-2005, 02:48 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,379
Posted By preparedcivic

Re: john thomas 86 honda civic, tom lombardo solo2 national champ (Jaker)

Boy, did this thread come back from the dead.

Yep, we were talking about 84-87 3rd gens.

To sort of answer the last two questions, the 4wd wagon of that vintage used the same bellhousing...
Forum: Road Racing / Autocross & Time Attack
07-13-2005, 02:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 359
Posted By preparedcivic

Re: Looking for DS Type R Ride at Topeka (Todd00)

Thx, for the kind words all..... https://honda-tech.com/forums/images/smilies/emsmilep.gif

It's unreal I can finish top 10 on Pax and be 2 friggin' seconds out of 1st in 2nd.

Actually,...
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