Finally was able to wash my hatch last night for the first time since before the first snow of the year back in November. It's been below freezing here in DSM, IA for soooo long. Finally got back up in the 30's...it feels like a heat wave here.

 

lol. I need to wash mine. To be honest I really need an oil change. Running an open velocity stack with a screen is fun performance wise but it puts a hurtin on my maintenance.

Gabe,
The more and more I think about it, the more I nervous I become. I dont mind going against better built cars, I just want to get as much seat time as possible before the season begins. I still have to throw on some swaybars and a better suspension. And my growing faith in my LSD has helped me attacked turns with more ambition. I figure my competition will be a lot of vettes, miatas and some other hondas. Either way I look forward to shitting my pants and praying I dont blow my motor. lol.

 

True...Seat Time is the general rule of thumb for any motorsport event. But that can't be had, (AutoX wise) on the street. These events are usually small parking lots that have slow, medium & fast sections depending on the parking lot layout...so it's always different. My best advice to you is to simply go to as many events as you can and just learn your car. Listen to any advice that more knowledgeable racers give you. Don't worry about being the fastest driver there. Just have a good time. You'll meet cool people that have the same interests you do as far as flogging your car around...it's a blast.

Wish I had my old ITR tranny. The LSD was definitely beneficial on my last B20.

As for the competition. Vettes and Miatas are in SSM because they are two seater cars...so you won't have to worry about them in SM. What you will have to worry about is the BMW, EVO and STI cars, They generally run super wide tires, are boosted, have tons of hp and the 4wd is helpful to them too. But don't underestimate your little hatch...Mine is very nimble on the smaller courses and is hard to beat in a bigger, more powerful car. However...at larger wide open parking lot/event locations...these big power cars do have quite an advantage but most of the time...it's all relevant to driver experience and their ability to control their car.

 

My car and I are friends for the most part. Lol. Except for when its cold outside, the starter doesnt like me. Aside from that, you should come to IA. We are planning a EHSQ BBQ.

 

Import Alliance? Where is it this year?

 

Hey Everyone, Lots of familiar names in this thread. I received a PM from American. Grattiti a few days ago and he asked me about joining the Eh Squad. I was very excited to say the least that I could be a part of something that spreads the love for hondas and even more specifically, the EH Chasis, the reason there is such a thread/squad like this. I guess you could call this my "Introduction" LOL.

My Name is Kegan Giugliano, I'm 20 Years old and I currently reside in Columbia, South Carolina. I am currently attending a local technical college, Midlands Technical College. I am in the Associative Arts program and its a 2 year degree... I'm a little behind schedule (a couple of bad teachers LOL) but I should be finished very soon. When I'm not attending school I'm working for a paint company called 1 Source Services.

My first car was a 1995 Acura Integra GSR. My father bought this car for me in early 2005. I drove it for a little over 2 years and I traded for a 99CX Hatch. The deal was that I would take the motor out of my integra and swap it into my Hatch but a few things happened and the fellah that I traded with decided to trade the integra for an EH Hatch. Since he left my motor in the integra that was traded away, I was offered his built GSR swap for 500 Bucks. I bought the motor and started ordering the parts necessary to put it in my Ej. Well after I had ordered all the parts, me and a friend pulled my Ej into my garage one night and started the process. We pulled the Single Cam out, put the GSR in, and cranked it up... We were up kinda late so we didnt take it for a test drive (Open Header in a neighborhood doesnt mix LOL)... The next day we cranked the car up... All was well for about 30 Seconds (Code Free) then a code would pop up (Code 1 and 3 - Map Sensor) and the car would have a surging idle and would barley run. I tried multiple throttle bodies... all of which were off of running cars and i still had the same problem... after almost a month of troubleshooting (on the days I had time)... I could not figure it out...

Well I was, and still am friends with the previous owner, we would talk pretty regularly and he knew what was going on with my car... he had mensioned trading him for his EH... I gave it a little thought and later on that day I had made my decision... I wanted an EH... I could never come to like the interior styling of the ej... and I had always loved the way EH's looked... So we traded for a second time (The first being my integra for his EJ)....

Now to Some Pics...

I put my wheels and Suspension (Ebay Coilovers and Tokico Illumina 5 way Adjustables) on the Car...





My Next Mod were the Function and Form Version 1 Type 2 18 Way Adjustables...



I then found a set of Mugen RnR's that were posted on a Local forum that I get on...







Then one day and I noticed a VERY VERY VERY Slight bend in the lip of one of the RNR's (3 months after I bought them)...

So I bought BRAND NEW RPF1's...















Then about 3 months later I had my eye on a Set of Volks.... I talked to a Local Dealer and I ended up buying a Set of Diamond Black +43 Volk RE30's

















A few months Later I found a good deal on 5 Lug Suspension with the Gunmetal ITR Wheels and tires... So I sold the Enkeis and Volks and purchased the 5 Lug...







I then sourced out a set of RECARO SRD's...





My Friend found a set of my dream wheels...

15 Inch +43 Matte Black Volk CE28N's (Current Look)

(On the Way home with them)


























That Should About Do it...


*** Mod List

Motor -

B16A Swap
2000 ITR Cams
PW JDM Powerchamber Intake - Kevlar
PW JDM Plug Cover - Kevlar
Shaved Valve Cover
Apexi World Sport Catback Exhaust
XTD Stage 3 Clutch
XTD Light Weight Flywheel
Fluidyne Radiator
Flex a Lite Radiator Fan
Daytum Rear Tow Hook

Exterior -

New Formula Red
Berlina Black Roof
Depo Fog Lights
Jdm Headlights
Jdm Corner Lights
Jdm Sidemarkers
JDM SIR one Piece Spoiler
Spoon (Authentic) Carbon Fiber Mirrors
Antenna Block Off Plate
20 Percent Tint
OEM Mudflaps


Suspension -

2000 ITR 5 Lug Suspension - Power Slot Rotors - Hawk Pads - ITR Brake Booster and Master Clyinder - 40/40 Proportioning Valve
Function and Form Version 1 Type 2 18 Way Adjustable Full Coilovers
Spoon Front Sturt Tower Brace
ASR Rear Subframe Brace
ITR Rear Sway Bar
UGR Rear Lower Control Arms


Interior -

Recaro SRD's and a set of USDM ITR Front Seats (Not Currently In)
ITR Rear Seats
Jdm SIR Steering Wheel
OEM Optional Audio Console
Radio Blockoff Plate
Rear C-Pillar Bar
ITR Shift Boot
USDM ITR Arm Rest and Cup Holder
Sony Head Unit
Sony Speakers

Wheels -

Volk CE28N's - 15 Inch +43 Matte Black
205-50-15 Kumho Ecsta SPT's

15 Inch USDM Gunmetal ITR Wheels
195-55-15 Dunlop Direzza Z1 Sports


I'm Sure I've Left a few things out...

Sorry for the Long Post... But that pretty Much Sums it up... I hope to meet new people involved with the squad and I hope to learn more about the people I've alread Spoken with. Thanks Again.

Kegan.

 

Sick car my dude. My name is Jesse welcome to the squad.

 

< Big fan of AH VTEC's hatch right here.

 

Same here. And IA is in GA and TN. Myself, Pancake, Hatchy69, Chef Andre will be attending the one in TN. Im gonna have to seriously clean up my car to keep up to par.

 

I forgot to add that I ran a compression test on my car and got 209/212/208/210. Motor was kinda warm so I was expecting lower numbers. I will probably run it again cold with a lil oil to test how well the rings are holding up.

 

1^ for the squad. Got woken up early this moring by my drunk neighbor. I wish it was the hot spanish girl from down the way though....

 

Thanks Alot Guys... Got a question though... Whats my Squad Number LOL... I gotta Represent LOL!!!

 

lol. oh boy. Looks like we are gonna have a list purge in the near future.

 

I got bored this morning since my neighbor woke me up crazy early in the morning to help get his car out of the ditch. Anyways here are some old pics of some squad members. I wanted to avoid some carnage pics, wrecks are never pleasant to look at... On to the pics!

Cranberry (Jeff)











eg6aaarrr



jcarothers








Rated EG



I also found some pics of my vote for stickers... Tell me what you think.

Sticker

(white)


(black)

 

I like those

 

Flashback: [02-09-2006]


lol. Goodtimes...

 

Circa '06

 

American.Graffiti, thank you for your invitation to the EH Squad. I'm surprised since my car doesn't have more than a few OEM modifications (except my springs/shocks) and isn't anything to behold when compared to most of the hatches in this squad.

The direction I'm going with my hatch is extremely subtle and OEM, without the OEM wheelgap. I have a strong appreciation for Honda Parts, so don't expect any carbon fiber or custom header and exhaust (which I've already had before and still preferred OEM). In a nutshell, I don't care about weight reduction because I don't race regularly, and I like acquiring OEM options, which are expensive since most of them were only available in Japan. Although, I'm not completely a Honda purist because I don't rock stock shocks and springs, but instead H&R Race springs and Koni Sports (yellow).

 

I have too much time on my hands....

HBKFanatic



Hatchy69



GabeBauman



AHVTEC

 

Oh **** this thread is booming! This thread wouldn't have a comment for 3 days sometimes! Thanks American for inviting some cool dudes to join the squad, were all on the EG thread regularly. You should invite some more regulars from the thread!

We all got mad EG love!

Kegans car is looking gangsta! Love the whole car man, I can't say one thing is nice because everything is. From the OEM clean looking bay to the baller *** interior.

RokStok is overdosing on OEM haha. I really like your car too, I feel we see very similar. I'm also going for an OEM look but I do like aftermarket upgrades. Keep doing your thing man.

 

There are a lot of people who have nice cars but the community can only be benefited by those who are enthusiastic about it (whether they have a hatch or not). I dont mean to sound like Im dissing people but a lot of people exploit the scene (whatever their reason being). I figured the only want to separate the real from the fake is to show people how to do it and learn from those who do it right. As they say, you are the company you keep. Plus its great to be around people who inspire you, make you step your game up and in turn you inspire them. Squad^

 

EH Squad doing big things in 2010!!

 

2010 this thread looks alive again. up for the squad

 

Heck yeah Eh squad doing it big 2010!

Jeff (a.g) i see how it is.,.. :'( no pics of mine . LOL jK. everyone seen my ****. haha

Man cant wait for the EH squAD barbq! MMMMM

We need to produce those stickers... oh and im in the works in making a design for the shirt!