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Old 05-22-2015, 08:55 AM
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muuuuuch better

now get an antenna block off plate and burn that fake *** lip and get an sir lip
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paint = awesome.
interior = pretty cool.
ls mesh = much improved.

This car has come a long way and appears to be headed in the right direction! Keep up the good work.
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whoa.. i don't think i have ever seen anyone "grow" this quick.. is it still an auto?

i'll be honest it was pretty goofy, high school/mcdonald's style build.. but now its looking like your hooked and in it for the long game.

well done mate!
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Originally Posted by opc
whoa.. i don't think i have ever seen anyone "grow" this quick.. is it still an auto?

i'll be honest it was pretty goofy, high school/mcdonald's style build.. but now its looking like your hooked and in it for the long game.

well done mate!
No more auto ... Swapped complete integra ls b18b1 with manual trans ... Even added air conditioning
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I like the STR wheels, who cares about the eBay parts. Dropping tons of money on the real stuff is pointless on a daily.

Interior looks great and so does the car. Make it what you want and not what other people tell you

Oh btw the best way to align those fog lights is to use black zip ties to secure them to the mounting brackets a little better, that way they don't look cockeyed. My aftermarket headlights and fog lights suck in the rain, I highly suggest re sealing them as both the headlights and fog lights are prone to leak. The headlights still have never sealed correctly
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Get rid of the ebay front
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Get rid of the ebay front
Nah ... It's the only lip I actually like ...thanks for your concern
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I like the STR wheels, who cares about the eBay parts. Dropping tons of money on the real stuff is pointless on a daily.
This is the stupidest mentality. Sorry you can't afford nice things.
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Originally Posted by Brice.Hayden
This is the stupidest mentality. Sorry you can't afford nice things.
Your mentality ????....Some people can't afford nice stuff ...and your going to hate on people for it ?

This site makes me wonder.....

I came from a poor family and did not have much when I got into Hondas ...now after much harder d work I personally can afford most things I want .... I bought STR wheels because I like the design and color ...not because of what they cost ....not trying to impress anyone ... I like what I like and that's all that matters

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Originally Posted by chrysler kid
I like the STR wheels, who cares about the eBay parts. Dropping tons of money on the real stuff is pointless on a daily.

Interior looks great and so does the car. Make it what you want and not what other people tell you

Oh btw the best way to align those fog lights is to use black zip ties to secure them to the mounting brackets a little better, that way they don't look cockeyed. My aftermarket headlights and fog lights suck in the rain, I highly suggest re sealing them as both the headlights and fog lights are prone to leak. The headlights still have never sealed correctly
Thanks for the compliments and heads up on lights
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Originally Posted by Brice.Hayden
This is the stupidest mentality. Sorry you can't afford nice things.

That is a contradiction, it is unwise to put expensive things on a cheap car. We cant all be Jdm fan boys, and if he destroys an eBay lip of a daily driver he is only out $30.
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sweet build so far but be careful riding those streched tires on the freeway or no more ej6 hatch for us to see you build
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Originally Posted by sr20paisa
sweet build so far but be careful riding those streched tires on the freeway or no more ej6 hatch for us to see you build
I rode streched tires most of my life and not had a problem ... I have a few lowriders and stretched tires is way we roll..... I even roll 155/80-13 on 13x7 on a 2.5 ton buick

Not to concern about riding them on a car half the weight ...
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I rode streched tires most of my life and not had a problem ... I have a few lowriders and stretched tires is way we roll..... I even roll 155/80-13 on 13x7 on a 2.5 ton buick
oh **** nevermind
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Originally Posted by chrysler kid
That is a contradiction, it is unwise to put expensive things on a cheap car. We cant all be Jdm fan boys, and if he destroys an eBay lip of a daily driver he is only out $30.
Unwise? I didnt see any wisdom from your post. You're saying you don't think, aka your opinion, that it's worthwhile to put expensive parts on a daily. That's fine for you. It fits you. It doesn't fit everyone. You're naive for thinking anything different.
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Originally Posted by Brice.Hayden
This is the stupidest mentality. Sorry you can't afford nice things.
Maybe you should fund his build so he can have the nice things you speak of.
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Maybe you should fund his build so he can have the nice things you speak of.
Bwhahahahahaha
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Horrrrayyyy made it past the smog ***** .... California smog bar'red and legit
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Next plans to install new coilovers ( Probly progress brand ) ... And new wheels and tires ... Going to 16x8 rota grid v bronze with 195/45-16
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Congrats on the ref sticker.
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Well the 15x8 str with 175/50-15 are gone .... Just picked up my new set
16x8 rota grid v royal bronze with 195/45-15....AND YES THERE STILL STRECTHED ....lol


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Got them on !!!
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i can live with rotas


now stay off ebay!

and get rid of that damn front lip damn it!
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First off, ignore the disrespectful comments on the first page. There's a difference between expressing your opinion in a respectful manor, and being a douche bag. Secondly, even when it was an auto with the single slammer, it looked great. No I'm not a fan of the previous wheels, or the stretched tires, but it isn't my car, it's yours. Other than that, I would have driven the **** out of that car for a daily. As you stated, it was an appearance build and you did a great job at changing the appearance.. It's really kind of sad, I get some "compliments" on my build thread solely for the parts that I (irresponsibly) bought, and you catch a bunch of **** from some ******** even though your car is cleaner than mine is... And now look, an Ls swap and auto to manual conversion and everybody's tune changes.. I think you're doing just fine, better than 85% of the build threads on here. Keep it up, and keep giving no *****. 👍🏼
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I like your steering wheel! Also its like a totally different car! Congrats on getting BARD!


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