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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 03:17 PM
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That Hazard Button look very sick

ehhh how many you paid for dampers???
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by -jacob-
engine start button and hazard button came from streetlightz.com

heres a few snaps at night time... the fd2 hazard button lights pretty sick at night.. have both engine start and hazard button changes the interior a bit... my friends all seem to like it too...







That Hazard Button look very sick

ehhh how many you paid for dampers???
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by elsicario12
That Hazard Button look very sick

ehhh how many you paid for dampers???

i think i came down to 1040 for just the suspension

i paid 3080 for the SSR type F 18x9 +32 bright silver and the coilovers all together... shipped
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by WHEELS845
Buddy club is legit suspension, what are your plans for the ride height, stance,and overall look of the car?
all the way down without messing with the preload... i dont want any rattling crap...

this is about how low im going found this pic from buddy club thread... the lowest you can go with the spring still being preloaded/compressed on all sides to guarantee no knocking or rattling
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 04:47 PM
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that's sound good, I cant wait to see it the wheels in the civic.
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 05:40 PM
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Wrd that's the perfect height and yea i wouldn't mess with the preload to much. Overall your build is dope!!
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Old Oct 18, 2011 | 07:25 PM
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That white Civic is epic!!!

Your Mugen visors are really nice man! Im so jelly that they hang so low :/ I have OE ones on my 99 and although they look good, they dont let me crack the window more than 3/4".
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 04:56 PM
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any updates?
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Old Jan 10, 2012 | 10:40 AM
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Loving this! I have a NHBP FA5 as well...everything you've done so far I WANT! Lol. Still making payments though which on top of other bills, break me one day though. Keep up the good work...can't wait to see this finished!
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 12:11 PM
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finally......

the babies came in today!


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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 12:18 PM
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man...sure wish I could do a build like this...Ill have to stick to my '93 haha. great work man and good luck on future progress
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 11:55 PM
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got my tires and lowered the rears first

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gotta get my alignment

sorru for the crappy pix... ill have a photoshoot once i get the CTR front end sides and rear painted and installed...



thanks for looking
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 01:26 AM
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MOAR!!!
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 05:01 AM
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Immmmprrresssedddd. However I personally would of gone with a black wheel with the fitment and stance it would look super pissed off. Looking forward to seeing more.
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 05:50 AM
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Love this, keep up the good work.
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 06:09 AM
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Man fd2 conversions are the best I can't wait to see this car done!
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 07:09 AM
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Win!!
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 05:15 PM
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more pix thanks for looking
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 07:48 AM
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i like the wheels and love the car but dont know if i like them together

maybe its the angle of the pics or car might need more drop



what front bumper & lip is on the red car in the first post?
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 05:31 PM
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Lookin good so far! Love those SSR
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 07:44 PM
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please don't lower it anymore. looks perfect as is!
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Hairnandez
please don't lower it anymore. looks perfect as is!
i agree with you... im not going to... i want it to be drivable and the car to stay prestine...
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 05:36 AM
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Do I spy a Recaro baby car seat? haha.

Everything is looking awesome man! We need more pictures of the car though! Keep up the good work!
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Old Jan 18, 2012 | 08:53 AM
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Do I spy a Recaro baby car seat? haha.

Everything is looking awesome man! We need more pictures of the car though! Keep up the good work!

yeah... haha... my kid has only sat in it less than a dozen times... i dont drive the civic daily... so.... plus kids are messy... no eatingdrinking policy inside this car... lol
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Old Jan 19, 2012 | 05:28 AM
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Nice!! lol. I have one on the way...so, I need to be purchasing a Recaro baby seat soon. I drive my FA5 daily though...I'll just have to protect my seats. lol.
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