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Old Mar 22, 2016 | 05:30 AM
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but I have to remove the whole intake manifold to get to half the plugs. Might just shop that one out. LOL!
JK its quoted as a $400-500 job........

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Rock auto is sweet. Did you use a 5% discount code on top? If not just google search it.
nah, I didn't even think to look for a code! I was a bit hesitant at first, ordering from them, but have only good things to say! Will buy from again
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Old Apr 4, 2016 | 07:48 AM
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Ended up picking up another camera, so expected some better quality pictures...jk its film.



Nothing happening on the civic. Washed and waxed it over the weekend. Doesn't look too bad for a 7 year old car with 120k+ miles. Next is the windshield cowl, its really starting to drive me crazy. Its super faded so I'm gonna hit it with some trim paint when I get a chance.



Also been thinking lately about replacing the window trim. Its not in the best condition and it bothers me, maybe time to go to the junk yard and see if I can get some in better condition or place an order with Majestic.

EDIT: Got a chance today at work. We were super slow so just pulled it off and did it. Looks 10 times better.

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Old Apr 4, 2016 | 05:12 PM
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That paint looks awesome scott, especially for black, especially for honda black lol

Hand wax?
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Old Apr 5, 2016 | 04:40 AM
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That paint looks awesome scott, especially for black, especially for honda black lol

Hand wax?

Thanks! The doors and rear quarters were repainted by Honda due to the recall on our paint a couple years ago. I've added swirls, the clear is so soft, but the wax does a decent job hiding them. Yeah hand wax with Griots Garage Best of Show paste wax. The whole car needs to be clayed but I haven't felt like doing that LOL
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Old Apr 7, 2016 | 11:31 AM
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so its a stock civic lol
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Old Apr 7, 2016 | 12:54 PM
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Looking good man! Any plans for the FD2 front? I have a buddy in Iowa with one, they look absolutely phenomenal.
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Old Apr 7, 2016 | 01:16 PM
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so its a stock civic lol
Lol at the troll ^^^ 😂
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Old Apr 7, 2016 | 01:36 PM
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funny how you are on my ads!
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Old Apr 7, 2016 | 01:51 PM
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funny how you are on my ads!
Spends 4 days asking same question with no response, too stupid to figure out Google has this awesome thing that give you answers in milliseconds, spends rest of time resorting to attempted insults to make self feel better. Fits right into to Mike Judge's future (and he talks like a *** too)

Sorry Scott. it was necessary
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Old Apr 7, 2016 | 02:29 PM
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another retard troll from my ad lol noobies
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Old Apr 7, 2016 | 02:59 PM
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^HA!

Civic is looking clean
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Old Apr 7, 2016 | 03:18 PM
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Looking good man! Any plans for the FD2 front? I have a buddy in Iowa with one, they look absolutely phenomenal.
Thanks!! And nah, not really planning on it. I don't mind the usdm front and I'd rather put the money elsewhere! Yes, I understand it's a stock civic. This isn't a build thread, more of a lets keep this thing maintained thread. It gets used more then most of the cars in this sub so that's fine!
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Lol at the troll ^^^ 😂
I know right?!
Originally Posted by badassmthr4000
Spends 4 days asking same question with no response, too stupid to figure out Google has this awesome thing that give you answers in milliseconds, spends rest of time resorting to attempted insults to make self feel better. Fits right into to Mike Judge's future (and he talks like a *** too)

Sorry Scott. it was necessary
No worries, I think it's hilarious and now he's banned LOL
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^HA!

Civic is looking clean
Thanks M8!
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Old Apr 8, 2016 | 02:29 PM
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Info on the window trim! Mine looks like **** what'd you do once you pulled it?
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Old Apr 8, 2016 | 08:39 PM
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any shots with the ae-1? i got the non program one. need to find some films and play with it.
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Old Apr 9, 2016 | 04:26 AM
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Info on the window trim! Mine looks like **** what'd you do once you pulled it?
I haven't done the window trim, just the wiper cowl. I was just gonna buy new window trim from Honda!

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any shots with the ae-1? i got the non program one. need to find some films and play with it.
Nah not yet. still working on my first roll. Will post a few when processed! I love it though, don't think I'll go back to digital! Walmart actually still carries film, fujifilm superia I believe
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Old Apr 9, 2016 | 08:23 AM
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Ahh ok. Someone said the window things can just be popped off and I was thinking of trying to take them off and wrap them. Assume it'll just be better to replace them and the rubber window tracks too. Might sell the civic and get a f-150 ecoboost though. #traitor
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Old Apr 9, 2016 | 12:34 PM
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Nah not yet. still working on my first roll. Will post a few when processed! I love it though, don't think I'll go back to digital! Walmart actually still carries film, fujifilm superia I believe
Nice, last time I played with it, I got like 7 pictures from 3 rolls...I really need to learn how to use it. Lol
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Old Dec 27, 2016 | 06:56 AM
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Been a minute.

Merry Christmas to me

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Old Dec 27, 2016 | 07:53 AM
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Woo! Parts! cant wait to see it
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Old Dec 28, 2016 | 02:01 PM
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While I'm waiting on this front lip, here are two pictures of this POS. I usually don't take many pictures of it, although I shoot lots of cars. Its nothing special but every once in a while I'll snap one or two.

It hasn't been washed for literally months but everyone likes pictures and I had to try out my new 50 1.4 :waves:






The BFG's are holding up, will be ordering Firestone Indy 500's next as they are super cheap, 320 TW (which is good since I daily drive this), and look awesome.
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I had those firestones on the Tsx and hated them. Ended up being super noisy.
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Old Dec 31, 2016 | 04:56 AM
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I had those firestones on the Tsx and hated them. Ended up being super noisy.
the Indy 500's? Not the oval ones. The ones that look like a Bridgestone RE
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Old Jan 1, 2017 | 04:41 PM
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Default Re: Scott's 09 FA5 Refresh.

Originally Posted by Scott.
While I'm waiting on this front lip, here are two pictures of this POS. I usually don't take many pictures of it, although I shoot lots of cars. Its nothing special but every once in a while I'll snap one or two.

It hasn't been washed for literally months but everyone likes pictures and I had to try out my new 50 1.4 :waves:






The BFG's are holding up, will be ordering Firestone Indy 500's next as they are super cheap, 320 TW (which is good since I daily drive this), and look awesome.
looking good man just hit a year with mine, still love it.
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Old Jan 1, 2017 | 04:48 PM
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Makes me sad I sold mine looking good that front lip will be real nice
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the Indy 500's? Not the oval ones. The ones that look like a Bridgestone RE
did I stutter?

yes. They wore quickly and were noisy as ****.
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