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Forum: Honda / Acura
07-20-2013, 11:30 AM
Replies: 8,873
Views: 1,871,799
Posted By The Hire

Re: SSR WHEEL PIC THREAD

Car is looking bad ass Rod!

A++
Forum: Honda / Acura
06-04-2013, 06:47 AM
Replies: 8,873
Views: 1,871,799
Posted By The Hire

Re: SSR WHEEL PIC THREAD

Smashed up my old Honda project...

Just got these classic kakimotos made by SSR back from being restored and put on the new project...
...
Forum: Canada
12-19-2012, 07:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,172
Posted By The Hire

Import Alliance summer meet 2013 @ Kentucky Speedway - July 20th to 21st

Import Alliance summer meet 2013 @ Kentucky Speedway - July 20th to 21st

Anyone driving down for this...?

Should be the biggest one yet... I'm thinking 8000 cars this year?

Should be a...
Forum: Suspension & Brakes
09-12-2012, 06:20 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,871
Posted By The Hire

Re: when do strut bars become necessary??

Technically I used the wrong wording, but you know what I meant.
Forum: Suspension & Brakes
09-12-2012, 02:01 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,871
Posted By The Hire

Re: when do strut bars become necessary??

Depends on what your idea of a street car is... :D

Already dumped over 40k into a late 90's Honda... So I'm way past the point of no return. My family thinks I'm nuts, but it beats buying a new...
Forum: Suspension & Brakes
09-12-2012, 12:19 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,871
Posted By The Hire

Re: when do strut bars become necessary??

Hmmm... Well I've got a 4dr with leather interior, nice fit and finish, need room for passengers, etc...

So a cage is out of the question... How invasive, time consuming and costly is having the...
Forum: Suspension & Brakes
09-11-2012, 04:58 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,871
Posted By The Hire

Re: when do strut bars become necessary??

What about for those of us with k's that are putting out big hp/tq numbers in older chassis? Would having front and rear upper and lowers as well as c-pillar, redistribute some stress away from the...
Forum: Honda / Acura
09-09-2012, 12:36 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 19,833
Posted By The Hire

Re: IMPORT ALLIANCE 2012 SUMMER MEET PHOTO THREAD!!

Thanks for sharing!

I sooo wanted to lap at IA again, especially at a new super speedway!

But school > IA...

:shrug:

Next summer though forsure!
Forum: Suspension & Brakes
09-08-2012, 12:02 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,871
Posted By The Hire

Re: when do strut bars become necessary??

I personally think that making the chassis more rigid can never be a bad thing...

Will one bar on it's own really change anything, doubtfull.

But when you have say all four bars, front/rear...
Forum: Suspension & Brakes
09-07-2012, 11:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,250
Posted By The Hire

Re: Suspension set up questionsss!

I think you'll be fine with that stiffness for the front. I know people that slam their car and have 350lb front springs, they seem fine with it.

I would go a bit stiffer in the back... 250 seems...
Forum: Suspension & Brakes
09-05-2012, 06:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,904
Posted By The Hire

Re: what coilovers better?

LOL...

I get flak just for having a blox rear camber and rear toe kit. So far so good though, but I certainly inspect the bushings on them at each oil change.
Forum: Acura NSX
09-05-2012, 06:05 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 28,653
Posted By The Hire

Re: Would you buy NEW NSX?

Agreed...

If I had the money I'd rather buy an old NSX, get a Socery WB, CT supercharger, etc.
Forum: Suspension & Brakes
09-05-2012, 05:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,135
Posted By The Hire

Re: has any one tried these?

(Feeds the troll so it will go away....)
Forum: Honda Prelude
09-05-2012, 05:37 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,782
Posted By The Hire

Re: Chirping VTEC?

I guarantee this wouldn't happen with sticky tires on a warm dry day...

But given variable conditions, such as cold ambient temps, cold or hard tires, humidity, silt or other debris on the...
Forum: Suspension & Brakes
09-04-2012, 10:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,040
Posted By The Hire

Re: Ground Control Custom Spring Rates

Ahaha.... Your right... Somehow I got this thread mixed up with the "anyone tried these yet?" thread... Lack of sleep.

Thanks for correcting me.

Ill shut up now... lol.
Forum: Suspension & Brakes
09-04-2012, 09:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,040
Posted By The Hire

Re: Ground Control Custom Spring Rates

LOL... Sorry man but there is no black and white answer. I spent a month or two reading and asking and thinking what I really wanted to build the vehicle for before deciding on spring rates. Shit.......
Forum: Suspension & Brakes
09-04-2012, 08:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,135
Posted By The Hire

Re: has any one tried these?

A legitimate suggestion... a used set of koni/gc is better than a lot of other setups new for the same price.

Good luck with whatever you end up doing.
Forum: Suspension & Brakes
09-04-2012, 05:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,040
Posted By The Hire

Re: Ground Control Custom Spring Rates

Agreed...


Also if your not going to mostly drive the car to and from the race track.... an uber stiff suspension can be down right dangerous on the highway.... Cause race tracks don't have dips,...
Forum: Suspension & Brakes
09-03-2012, 09:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,135
Posted By The Hire

Re: has any one tried these?

mmm... It's not the spring rates I'd worry about so much... But the fact they are progressive springs..

If your looking for a preformance upgrade I would say no way... If your looking for a...
Forum: Suspension & Brakes
09-03-2012, 08:26 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 23,488
Posted By The Hire

Re: Are Type R calipers over rated?

True...

I upgraded to ITR front calipers and used the ITR spec KVR slotted rotors re-drilled to 4x100.



heh...It's been a couple years since I got them... But if I remember correctly brand...
Forum: Honda Prelude
09-03-2012, 04:55 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,782
Posted By The Hire

Re: Chirping VTEC?

Now you know what it's like to own a K

;)
Forum: Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
09-03-2012, 01:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,777
Posted By The Hire

Re: 20% tint on windshield

Tinted windshields are the norm in many countries to deter car jacking, and hinder other attacks on the vehicle.

;)
Forum: Tech / Misc
09-02-2012, 05:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,060
Posted By The Hire

Re: Modified Car Insurance?

Good article.

http://www.lelandwest.com/are-modifications-covered-by-my-car-insurance.cfm



Are My Vehicle's Mods Covered?

Its not unusual for people to fail to report the...
Forum: Tech / Misc
09-02-2012, 05:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,060
Posted By The Hire

Re: Modified Car Insurance?

There is often lots of restrictions with this type of policy.. Like the car must be stored in a locked garage at night, and your only covered to drive from sanctioned meets, shows, etc.

So no...
Forum: Group Threads
09-01-2012, 04:08 PM
Replies: 906
Views: 230,763
Posted By The Hire

Re: ***"HT's Official MB4 Squad"***

@SportEL

Your car is looking sick these days... We need to get together and do a photoshoot before the season ends!
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