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Old 12-06-2010, 04:04 AM
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Thanks man! The wheels are 16x7 +32. I'm trying to decide between 215/40s and 215/45s. Have always been unhappy with the tire size I've decided on in the past so I'm hopin I find one I like this time around



Wrd, bro in law was tellin me the same thing. Might be getting some Spoon coils to put it down on


Thanks for the words man. Do you mind tellin me whats so bad about poly RTA's, just cuz I honestly don't know. I got them cuz they were very affordable and said they would be a good upgrade compared to stock.
I think you should DEF go with a 45. Your car has a purposeful theme and look to it and i think tires that are too thin would mess that up...

Poly RTA's are bad because they dont allow for side to side twisting of that pivot. This is very important for compliance to changing lateral loads on the trailing arm during cornering. Lack of that compliance can cause unpredictable handling and snap oversteer at the limit. Its not something i think is a huge deal for you right now, but just be careful and mindful of that.
Old 12-06-2010, 04:38 AM
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damn everything is coming together so fast loving the enkeis man
Old 12-06-2010, 05:29 AM
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nt03's? i wanted those as my next wheels. so friieesshhhh! \

get this girl on teh road
Old 12-06-2010, 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by SHG_EasyE
Poly RTA's are bad because they dont allow for side to side twisting of that pivot. This is very important for compliance to changing lateral loads on the trailing arm during cornering. Lack of that compliance can cause unpredictable handling and snap oversteer at the limit. Its not something i think is a huge deal for you right now, but just be careful and mindful of that.
Pretty much this. Plus it deforms and doesn't return to its original shape like rubber, and also deteriorates much faster than rubber bushings.

You can get new OEM RTA bushings from Majestic Honda for $27 each.

www.hondaautomotiveparts.com p.n. 52385-S21-003
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I don't know him personally yet, got to know him online, but he was nice enough to let me borrow his RTA tool without even meeting me. Real good dude IMO
He's a good guy. Known him for awhile now, just haven't seen him in ages.
Old 12-09-2010, 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by SHG_EasyE
I think you should DEF go with a 45. Your car has a purposeful theme and look to it and i think tires that are too thin would mess that up...

Poly RTA's are bad because they dont allow for side to side twisting of that pivot. This is very important for compliance to changing lateral loads on the trailing arm during cornering. Lack of that compliance can cause unpredictable handling and snap oversteer at the limit. Its not something i think is a huge deal for you right now, but just be careful and mindful of that.
Ya my biggest worry is I'm going to get tires and not like them lol. I will most likely going with a 215/45/16 so we'll see what happens

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damn everything is coming together so fast loving the enkeis man
Thanks man, tryin to get this thing done!

Originally Posted by mattrt09
nt03's? i wanted those as my next wheels. so friieesshhhh! \

get this girl on teh road
The NT03+M's are so sick and come in good size and offsets, those would def look sick on your coupe

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Pretty much this. Plus it deforms and doesn't return to its original shape like rubber, and also deteriorates much faster than rubber bushings.

You can get new OEM RTA bushings from Majestic Honda for $27 each.

www.hondaautomotiveparts.com p.n. 52385-S21-003
Thanks for the info guys. I will probly just run the Energys for now and see how they feel, if I don't like em I'll look into the OEM or PIC's

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He's a good guy. Known him for awhile now, just haven't seen him in ages.
I've never actually seen him in person lol, just pictures and pics of his hatch


Got some work done in the garage the last couple days

Spent some time getting the brakes installed

Started with the fronts



Front pads on



And then came the caliper



Here's a shot of the driver side all done



Then it was time for the rears



Bracket and pads on



Caliper on and done



Here' one with the wheel to show the clearance



Real happy with how they came out, just need some suspension and tires and it'll be mobile
Old 12-09-2010, 05:34 PM
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Lookin good bro!
Old 12-09-2010, 05:59 PM
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Did however get my OEM 99 Civic Si deck installed. Also has an ipod aux port that plugs into the rear accessory plug


What aux cable did you use?
Old 12-10-2010, 12:56 PM
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damn sick build! love build threads like this
Old 12-10-2010, 01:23 PM
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Looks fantasic bro, coming together nicely I bought the PIC rta's to replace mine, just waiting for them to come in the mail. Once they're on I'll let you know how they feel.
Old 12-11-2010, 11:54 AM
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This car is going to be in every single tuner magazine and featured on every Honda tuner website, I just know it! Glad I'm able to see the progress of this build!
Old 12-18-2010, 02:02 PM
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Wheres the updates!?!?
Old 12-19-2010, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by SHG_EasyE
Lookin good bro!
Thanks man!

Originally Posted by nels00n
Lol

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What aux cable did you use?
I honestly don't know the brand. I got it when Circuit City was going out of business it didn't come with a bag or box

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damn sick build! love build threads like this
Thanks for the words man

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Looks fantasic bro, coming together nicely I bought the PIC rta's to replace mine, just waiting for them to come in the mail. Once they're on I'll let you know how they feel.
Ya man let me know

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This car is going to be in every single tuner magazine and featured on every Honda tuner website, I just know it! Glad I'm able to see the progress of this build!
Lol I dunno about all that. Would be nice but who knows. Preciate the words man

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Wheres the updates!?!?
Coming!!

Sorry I've been kinda MIA this last week or so, I haven't had much time to really even touch the car or post an update. Been too busy with work and getting ready for Christmas, I STILL don't even have all my presents yet

Luckily I have a couple days off, so I'm hoping to get a good way on the harness and getting the engine all prepped for going in

Got all the original electrical tape off the wire harness and man that thing was gooey



Also eliminated a couple plugs on the harness that won't be getting used and thinned the harness out a little bit

Picked up some new front mud flaps in good condition from a local buddy for cheap



Old vs new



This time no slamming the car, should be a little more comfy anyways

And lastly I got a nice delivery the other day, finally made a decision on tires and ordered em up. Got here in 3 days! Gotta love Tire Rack



Ended up going with a Bridgestone Potenza RE760 in a 205/45/16



Was originally looking to do the RE11's but these were a good amount less with good reviews and will probly be a little better for the daily use and wet WA weather

Tires meet rims, rims meet tires



Got myself a couple Christmas presents that should be here this week so check back soon
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looking great man.. aw no slam , ha.. I'm getting my enkei rct1's ready for paint. Was just about to buy those tires, but apparently the 215/45 azenis aren't on back order anymore soo ill be stuffing those in my fenders..
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I honestly don't know the brand. I got it when Circuit City was going out of business it didn't come with a bag or box
Do you have a pic of it? I really wanted to do this to my stock radio but idk how to do it?
Old 12-21-2010, 06:26 PM
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can't wait to see it with the wheels and tires on.
Old 12-21-2010, 06:44 PM
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^X2
Old 12-21-2010, 07:21 PM
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can't wait to see it with the wheels and tires on.
This!!
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x4!
Old 12-23-2010, 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Na-Spirit
looking great man.. aw no slam , ha.. I'm getting my enkei rct1's ready for paint. Was just about to buy those tires, but apparently the 215/45 azenis aren't on back order anymore soo ill be stuffing those in my fenders..
I know I know, I was getting tired of all the bumps and worrying about messing stuff up. This way the car will get used as it should to its potential And I was gonna go with the azenis, but since I daily in quite a bit of rain I was a little skeptical. I will own a set some day! Tires are beef!

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Do you have a pic of it? I really wanted to do this to my stock radio but idk how to do it?
I don't unfortunately I'll see if I can't get one but its already installed so it might be kinda tricky. I know there is companies that make them. Have you tried google?

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can't wait to see it with the wheels and tires on.
Ooh man me either!

Originally Posted by nels00n
^X2
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This!!
Originally Posted by EJ1-Fernando
x4!
Lol thanks guys Hopefully be on the ground soon! Still need coils but that's it!


Spent some time cleanin up the engine and gettin some of the last stuff put on. Still need a few little things and a dizzy but its getting there!!

Decided the engine was clean enough to toss the new vc on and take a couple pics





Then mocked up the header



Can't wait to see this in the bay!

Lots more comin this week so check back for holiday updates

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Old 12-23-2010, 11:07 PM
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Whoa! Motor looks good! Sick header too
Old 12-24-2010, 01:57 AM
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^What he said
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is that a dtr street sweeper header?
Old 12-25-2010, 04:07 PM
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^ Think so

Nice updates man, I like the valve cover.


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