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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 04:04 PM
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I got back from Japan not long ago. Still waiting on my shipment of wheels/JDM spoiler/tails to come in.

I'm actually thinking about NOT doing any JDM conversion and selling the spoiler/tails. But I'll be keeping the rims to switch out with...might sell the Works though.

I'm on Buddy Club N+. Also have Hondata Flashpro, and still stage 2 short shifter from TWM.







Got this while in Japan...I can't remember what it says in english, but it's basically a joke towards the emission sticker it replicates...something about beer, lol
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c1...B/IMG_5482.jpg











I got this while at a shrine in Japan...for good luck/protection while driving







Wheels I'm still waiting on to arrive with my shipment from Japan

Enkei RPF1 Type RC 18x8 +30


FD2 Wheels


Work Equips 17x7 +35

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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 04:40 PM
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looks nice man. glad you wnt with the 4dr atleast. iv alwyas wanted one :/ haha
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 04:53 PM
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Nice and clean. Love those white wheels, they'd look nice.






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looks nice man. glad you wnt with the 4dr atleast. iv alwyas wanted one :/ haha
didd u rly wnt 4 dowr?!
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by fowrdowr
Nice and clean. Love those white wheels, they'd look nice.








didd u rly wnt 4 dowr?!
for some reason i like them alot more then coupes.
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 06:15 AM
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I have one of those good luck while driving things, my girlfriend at the time got it for me when I was in Okinawa. Car looks real clean man, keep it up!
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 06:38 AM
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LOL i have the same beer emissions thing
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 06:43 AM
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nice always wanted one of these, and wanted it white, do it up right!
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 09:44 AM
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Thanks guys...I definitely plan to keep it clean. I'm still wondering if I should bother with the JDM wing and tails I have...I'd have to get the trunk...but sometimes I think it's good as is

Still waiting for my friend to send me the last piece, lol




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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 11:47 AM
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i like all your wheel choices.
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 04:08 PM
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i have a sedan too, i love the jdm look, but everyone does it. im keeping mine as the usdm setup =]
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 04:42 PM
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Can't wait to see it with the new wheels
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 10:55 AM
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its gonna look good
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 11:56 AM
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looks very nice with the current status but i'm it will change for the better with the arrive of the new parts shipment !!! keep it clean and enjoy her buddy !!
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 12:04 PM
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i love your shift ****. LOL
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 04:55 PM
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i love your shift ****. LOL
lol, thanks man, love it to. I just installed my TWM stage 2 shifter...pretty nice!

I raised the shift **** back up...in the pics it is at it's lowest setting



Tearing it apart










Clips to remove..TWM doesn't miss a thing in their install directions




Easily comes off


I wish I had thought of using vice grips to do this back in 07 when I had my previous FA5 with that neuspeed short shifter. It takes all of 2 secs to take them off doing it this way.




Goodbye time!


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I was so excited to put it on, I pushed the install directions to the side...don't do that, lol...I almost forgot to switch out the spring that TWM tells you to swap out

Installed


Done...soooo damn short, lol


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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 10:57 AM
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Looks like crap Michael!!
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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 11:24 AM
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lol..thanks James!
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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 05:59 PM
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I really miss my FA5, had an 08 Fiji Blue. Looks great.
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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 06:29 PM
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Thanks man, that's funny, I used to own a 97 EX Coupe...first Honda I bought. Only mine was not as nicely done as yours...I was a newb and went through the loops to learn my way, lol


By the way, I'll be there in D.C. in about 6 months...will be living there for about 3 years I assume.
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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 06:42 PM
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Nice car! my buddy just bought an 07 freaking love fa5's. GL with her and keep her safe! I know how it is to own a honda in FL.
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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Battle Mike
Thanks man, that's funny, I used to own a 97 EX Coupe...first Honda I bought. Only mine was not as nicely done as yours...I was a newb and went through the loops to learn my way, lol


By the way, I'll be there in D.C. in about 6 months...will be living there for about 3 years I assume.
Yeah my first car was a 97 lx sedan, but I always wanted a white coupe, so after my FA5 was totaled I found one and have had it for two years now. Id like to get another FA5 for a daily whenever I can afford it next though.

D.C. area is cool other than the traffic and the terrible roads, but there's a lot to do and a nice car scene.
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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 07:43 PM
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RPF RC's are an absolute gorgeous wheel man. Excellent choice
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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by red4d16
Yeah my first car was a 97 lx sedan, but I always wanted a white coupe, so after my FA5 was totaled I found one and have had it for two years now. Id like to get another FA5 for a daily whenever I can afford it next though.

D.C. area is cool other than the traffic and the terrible roads, but there's a lot to do and a nice car scene.
Cool, sounds good. I wonder if I'll need to raise my car up a bit, lol

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RPF RC's are an absolute gorgeous wheel man. Excellent choice
Thanks, I got them for 500 at upgarage!
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Old Mar 22, 2014 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Battle Mike
lol..thanks James!
no prob mate!
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Old Jun 23, 2014 | 02:30 AM
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be carefull on the 2nd an 3rd gear shift linkage, they tend to be bad on the 8th gens that the only down fall.. but really clean man love it what parts you looking at getting? an really good choice on the four door because as you might know coming back from japan. this year over there is there 2003 or 2004 an they didnt make coupes in japan of this year only four door. look at the type r four door, mugen rr four door, so let me say once again smart choice an the proved that the coupe is actually almost a half a second slower on a track not sure about the drag...
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