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Dave_B · 09-16-2005, 04:53 PM

Well those who know me or have been involved know I purchased a wrecked ITR for a dedicated track whore. Well she finally arrived at my door yesterday after almost 3 weeks from when I purchased her. I got the run around for a while about shipped due to the front end damage and the car not having a fully charged battery to move it around when needed. Needless to say it was a bitch and at times I thought I was going to have to drive up there and pick it up. As luck would have it the car was finally picked up 2 days after me leaving Wisconsin and meeting the previous owner Scott (hecklervtec for those who don't know him). Scott it was a blast to meet you up there and damn man I love those wisconsin beers. You'll have to start shipping me some of those. So a little back ground my father is a mechanic so naturally I grew up around cars. Until a few years ago the only racing I was involved in was drag racing. We have a 600 HP small block NA 66 mustang. The car is quick as hell but, is meant for a straight line and it only takes just a few seconds and the thrill is over. I wanted more. My father and I came to an agreement. He would sell his beloved mustang to fund my new project. He's a mechanic so he's more into working on and building cars. So he didn't see as much seat time as I did in the stang. So with not a whole lot left to do on the mustang we have decided it's time to sell it and fund the new car. I have a goal to which in the next 2 years I would like to have the car H2 ready and running ECHC series. I have waited to have my own race car for years, watching them all the time at the local tracks. Well folks it's now my turn. First up for the mods are the transmission. Big thanks to BlueR for the fast and friendly shipping on my clutch. Imola-Red-Dc2 is sending out my FW in the next few days and I'm going to be purchasing the ATS 4.9 FD here in the next week. Once the trans is built and back together, I plan on moving to the front end damage next. (don't ask why we did it in this order) After I have the front end squared away, the next move is to put a full cage in it. A friend who works locally at TachAsh who builds NHRA cages said he would do it for me on the side as to save me some $$$. That really helps when building a project of this nature. So when the cage is complete the next thing to do is get some seat time. I really want to do safety things first, as I can always build speed later. I still have my nomex suit from the drag racing so I'll just continue to use that. Now enough of the rambling and background, on to the pics. More to come in the next few days. Sorry so long but I'm just so damn glad my dream has finally come true.

Pics now start on page 2.

Sorry for the crappy photo-graphing skillz and the long post

I'll have more pics up later.

Modified by Dave_B at 3:45 PM 6/29/2006

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DC2 to AP2 · 09-16-2005, 05:45 PM

looks great dave. i look forward to seeing the full build on this h2 car.

Back in Black · 09-16-2005, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave_B

How many of you would put your R through the torture of being drilled?

Me

Good luck with the build, Dave!

Dave_B · 09-16-2005, 06:20 PM

Thanks J... I'll in contact with you about pics of your roll cage and such when the car goes to the fabricator.

Marlon88 · 09-16-2005, 06:29 PM

Good Luck and have fun with your Build !!! What front end are you getting ?? JDM or USDM

d.n.d. · 09-16-2005, 06:35 PM

good luck with the build man

be watching to see how it turns out

white rocket · 09-16-2005, 06:36 PM

GL with the build Dave. Please post updates with pics

Dave_B · 09-16-2005, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Marlon88

Good Luck and have fun with your Build !!! What front end are you getting ?? JDM or USDM

Jason correct me if I'm wrong but I believe in building towards an H2 car I have to stick with the USDM front end. I have some funny pics of when the car arrived here that I'll be posting probably tomorrow so keep an eye out. Thanks for the support guys. If you know anyone who went to a JDM front and wants to get rid of their USDM headlights, rad support and front bumper let me know.

kepani · 09-16-2005, 06:45 PM

good luck with the car dave_b! if you and/or scott don't mind, i have a old picture of your car from an old willow springs hdpe way back in march 2003. i was able to meet scott and see the car. i actually remember helping out with a brake bleed the morning of the event. what a small world huh?

picture at turn 1 of willow springs
*click for larger picture

again, good luck with the restoration.

kepani

Dave_B · 09-16-2005, 07:06 PM

Any more previous pics Kepani? I know scott tracked it regularly.

kepani · 09-16-2005, 07:13 PM

i'll check my computer to see if i might have more.

from what i remember, scott and the car ran strong though!

kepani

kepani · 09-16-2005, 07:22 PM

this is all i could find:

* click for larger picture

your car is the one at the far left.

kepani

ZygSpeed · 09-16-2005, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave_B

Any more previous pics Kepani? I know scott tracked it regularly.

Do I even need to mentio how STUPID that looks?

No wonder you were on that banded list!!!111

Dave_B · 09-16-2005, 07:40 PM

Thanks Kepani, and Chris that was the look I was going for.

I had to get a pic as I wasn't going to spend $20 on a cheese hat.

Otm_Shank · 09-16-2005, 07:53 PM

yummy food

tommymoose · 09-17-2005, 12:50 AM

paragraphs would have been nice..... but I read it anyway

Looks fun, goodluck

Dirt · 09-17-2005, 04:26 AM

WI > ***

Scott's a good guy, too!

Dave_B · 09-17-2005, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by tommymoose

paragraphs would have been nice..... but I read it anyway

Looks fun, goodluck

yeah so I'm more of the math science kinda guy

JDM Factor · 09-17-2005, 09:17 AM

haha nice photos dave, sorry I was so hard on ya to make Sebring, now that this is in your hands...we shall have some fun at the next event!

Opie · 09-17-2005, 09:52 AM

Awesome! Good luck!

omiehomie · 09-17-2005, 10:27 AM

good luck on the build man it doesnt look too bad

Flux · 09-17-2005, 12:05 PM

Fabulous! I always love to see/read about another R being prepared for track duty. Be sure you keep us all updated...

Dave_B · 09-17-2005, 03:49 PM

Well guys I'm pulling the FW tomorrow as I have another LWFW on it's way. While the trans is out I plan on doing the 4.9 FD. I'll have more pics of the car being off loaded and the hood being ripped off of it tomorrow. I'll keep everyone updated on the progress.

Track rat · 09-17-2005, 07:40 PM

Nice to finally see a pic of it! Send more e-mails if you have anymore questions. We look forward to seeing you on the track!

Dave_B · 09-17-2005, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Track rat

Nice to finally see a pic of it! Send more e-mails if you have anymore questions. We look forward to seeing you on the track!

Thanks Allan, I am going to need some more of the pics of your cage as that's one of the next steps I'm taking after the trans is back in place and my front end is fixed.

09-16-2005, 05:45 PM	#2
DC2 to AP2 Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Seattle, WA, united states Posts: 4,145	Re: My project has begun. Long 56k warning (Dave_B) looks great dave. i look forward to seeing the full build on this h2 car. __________________ 2004 CLK 500 (Current) 2006 Sebring Silver S2000 (SOLD) 2007 Bianchi Via Nirone Triple Ultegra (Current) 2000 Integra ITR CLONE fully restored (SOLD)

09-16-2005, 06:29 PM	#5
Marlon88 Junior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Malta, Europe, BBG02 Posts: 420	Re: (Dave_B) Good Luck and have fun with your Build !!! What front end are you getting ?? JDM or USDM __________________ The Perfect Garage: JDM 2001 Nissan Skyline GTR . Black Pearl . JDM 1996 Honda Integra TypeR . Milano Red .

09-16-2005, 06:36 PM	#7
white rocket Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: up hurr in Canadur Posts: 4,640	Re: (Marlon88) GL with the build Dave. Please post updates with pics __________________ '99 DC2R '04 KJ

09-16-2005, 06:45 PM	#9
kepani Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: aiea, hawaii, usa Posts: 2,134	Re: (white rocket) good luck with the car dave_b! if you and/or scott don't mind, i have a old picture of your car from an old willow springs hdpe way back in march 2003. i was able to meet scott and see the car. i actually remember helping out with a brake bleed the morning of the event. what a small world huh? picture at turn 1 of willow springs *click for larger picture again, good luck with the restoration. kepani __________________ 2008 SSM Honda Fit Sport 2001 NBP Acura Integra Type-R #1053 http://www.corner3garage.com

09-16-2005, 07:13 PM	#11
kepani Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: aiea, hawaii, usa Posts: 2,134	Re: (Dave_B) i'll check my computer to see if i might have more. from what i remember, scott and the car ran strong though! kepani __________________ 2008 SSM Honda Fit Sport 2001 NBP Acura Integra Type-R #1053 http://www.corner3garage.com

09-16-2005, 06:20 PM	#4
Dave_B Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: blavica Posts: 11,634	Thanks J... I'll in contact with you about pics of your roll cage and such when the car goes to the fabricator.

09-16-2005, 07:06 PM	#10
Dave_B Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: blavica Posts: 11,634	Any more previous pics Kepani? I know scott tracked it regularly.

09-16-2005, 07:22 PM	#12
kepani Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: aiea, hawaii, usa Posts: 2,134	Re: (kepani) this is all i could find: * click for larger picture your car is the one at the far left. kepani __________________ 2008 SSM Honda Fit Sport 2001 NBP Acura Integra Type-R #1053 http://www.corner3garage.com

09-16-2005, 07:40 PM	#14
Dave_B Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: blavica Posts: 11,634	Thanks Kepani, and Chris that was the look I was going for. I had to get a pic as I wasn't going to spend $20 on a cheese hat.

09-16-2005, 07:53 PM	#15
Otm_Shank Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 13	Re: (Dave_B) yummy food

09-17-2005, 12:50 AM	#16
tommymoose Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NY/Boston, USA Posts: 2,406	Re: (Otm_Shank) paragraphs would have been nice..... but I read it anyway Looks fun, goodluck __________________ JAPAN TRIP http://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1648454

09-17-2005, 04:26 AM	#17
Dirt Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 4,932	WI > * Scott's a good guy, too! __________________ Alcohol, tobacco and firearms should be a convenience store, not a government agency.**

09-17-2005, 09:17 AM	#19
JDM Factor Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA/Germany Posts: 1,389	haha nice photos dave, sorry I was so hard on ya to make Sebring, now that this is in your hands...we shall have some fun at the next event! __________________ Ex Honda-tech member, lost password. http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emsad.gif (Chris F) "Don't use your rear bumper as a tuning indicator" !!!

09-17-2005, 09:52 AM	#20
Opie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Warning, gRand Return imminent,, NY, USA Posts: 10,164	Awesome! Good luck!

09-17-2005, 10:27 AM	#21
omiehomie Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NYOB, where is mah gun, USA Posts: 1,139	Re: My project has begun. Long 56k warning (Dave_B) good luck on the build man it doesnt look too bad __________________ "*experience is that marvelous thing that enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again" 00 ITR #567 (theft recovery) UP AND RUNNING STRONG.* http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emsmilep.gif 99 SSBP GSR (DD waiting for boOost) http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emsmileo.gif

09-17-2005, 12:05 PM	#22
Flux Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Denver, CO, USA Posts: 5,101	Re: My project has begun. Long 56k warning (omiehomie) Fabulous! I always love to see/read about another R being prepared for track duty. Be sure you keep us all updated... __________________ <FONT COLOR="#F8983A">+ </FONT><FONT COLOR="#666666">1998 Integra Type R</FONT> <FONT COLOR="#F8983A">+ </FONT><FONT COLOR="#666666">0 7 2 4</FONT> <FONT COLOR="#666666">"Without racing, there is no Honda" Soichiro Honda</FONT>

09-17-2005, 03:49 PM	#23
Dave_B Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: blavica Posts: 11,634	Well guys I'm pulling the FW tomorrow as I have another LWFW on it's way. While the trans is out I plan on doing the 4.9 FD. I'll have more pics of the car being off loaded and the hood being ripped off of it tomorrow. I'll keep everyone updated on the progress.

09-17-2005, 07:40 PM	#24
Track rat Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: HP, NC, USA Posts: 2,472	Re: (Dave_B) Nice to finally see a pic of it! Send more e-mails if you have anymore questions. We look forward to seeing you on the track! __________________ P1 Auto Rocks! (Rocked) http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emsad.gif '98 type R H2 #81 - 2006 HC/H2 National Champ '01 5.4 Ford Expy 4x4 - tow mule '07 4 door Accord SE...manual, of course http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emwink.gif

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