I run skunk upper A arms too. No problems in 2 years. I haven't tracked my car but it has gone through plenty of mountain runs. I need to replace the RTA's on mine as well.

Does anyone have the address to Wes V's site? RIP.

 

Google wess vanns peformance site

 

The Hardrace one you posted isn't the EF application though. The EF application uses the same style ball joint and hardware as Skunk2.

Here is the EF version:




Don't get me wrong...I think it's freaking awesome that companies like this area putting forth the effort in to make parts for us. I'm just saying I don't think this is the ultimate solution that some of the early hype made them out to be.

 

I really need to find a place to get my car aligned and corner weighted. I dont think I would trust many alignment shops around my way. NY just isnt the place for Honda's.

Im thinking most of the skunk2 complaints are coming from people using them for everyday use and not keeping an eye on things. Im sure the "new" Kiwi made ones are similar enough. The slipping problem I think will be solved by those bolts Nick sent me. *EDIT: now that Ive seen the EF application, yeah, they look the same.. and the blue would have F'd my color scheme!!! whew!

Kiwi has a marketing guy? until last night I thought Special Projects was out of business.. someone over there should promote. I knew PCI was around.. didnt realize they were all together over there.

I sure wish I could open a shop making one of a kind EF/crx parts.. any investors?! I have ideas!




That is a good question, I havent changed the goodridge lines on lude in 7-8 years either!
I was thinking of going with Inlinefour.com's brake lines.. They come coated and look solid, price is about the same as earls or whomever else. Has anyone tried making their own?

 

Yeah I see what your saying. The only difference now is the arm itself.

 

I haven't tried making my own lines but I drove down to il4 and ended up buying their lines and I really like them.

 

F*CK INLINE4. My father got his swap done in his coupe (now mine) by them so they'd warranty the motor, a B18c5. The owner David had the cat installed backwards (minor) and then proceeded to drive my father's car around for nearly 900 miles and dirtied up the car pretty good. One of his very unhappy sales people ratted him out. Very, very shady person and if I ever meet him in person I'll have some words for him.

So yeah, F*CK inline4.

Anyways I thought about building my own lines, but didn't trust myself. I actually picked up mine from fastbrakes.com.

 

First negative story I hear of :/ hmmm thanks for sharing.

 

Yeah, I'm very opinionated today...maybe because I'm writing up my law final? Haha. This was back in 2005, but I'm still bitter. My father is a very nice man who was taken advantage of. Not cool. If you need a good shop in So Cal, check out Import Auto Pros in Westminster. David runs it and he used to be the head tech at inline4. He left a long time ago for obvious (to me) reasons, but always took care of my dad and his coupe since I live so far away.

 

Hahahaa.. I'm loving all this opinion today! tell them how you really feel!! I think Ive ordered something from them once and no problems. Installs and warranty's can lead to problems though.

I really like those fastbrakes lines. they look similar to the IL4 ones but why do they only list rear's? or am I missing something?

 

My brake lines are Goodridge from tirerack. Not cheap, but as far as I know, there have been no problems with them. I haven't inspected them in some time though. Had them about 4 years

 

Ahhhh Chemist!!!! I want one of those sooooo bad!!

 

braided lines make me nervous. I was thinkin of sticking to oem in that department.

I didnt know hardrace made upper arms for efs? must be a new item?

 

Yup yup. I think they just went on sale a couple weeks ago?



My buddy recently let me test-fit his wheels on my CRX. Great. Now I have to get a set for myself!

 

damn dude nice rex. What wheels do you rock?

 

Thanks man. I also roll on SSR Type C's, but the light gray with polished lips version:

 

Correct, this is my Skunk "race" version or whatever it is. SAME ball joint design as the other one. I see no benefit of one to the other, but to be honest, I'd rather have the blue ones...'cause they're blue



And then these are the basic arms skunk offers:

 

I really like your rex, very clean, sits well! If I have to give my honest opinion, I like the all gray on your car. could just be the picture and angles though. Either way, nice ride.

whats under the hood? (If you dont mind sharing)

 

Correct me if I'm wrong Nick...but I think that equal length arm "basic" version is not an EF-application though? The one above that you referred to as the "race" version is the only actual EF version right?

Now that I'm looking closer at the Hardrace version...I think the tubular design will benefit when tightening the horizontal bolts (at the bushings) while it's bolted to the car. The Skunk2 version has those flanges at the bottom, and they really get in the way!

Thanks man. Yeah, I'm really liking the all gray ones too. I'm fairly sure I'm going to sell my current set and then get the all gray ones.
As for under the hood, I have a built D16a6. Dyno'd at 136whp, 120wtq. It will be turbo'd before I'm done with it. I have like 90% of the turbo parts...just been lagging on the last 10%. lol

 

I think your right, they have a tuner series and Pro Plus series for eg's, and Eks. They make Pro series for a bunch of models now but is the only "series" that offers an EF application.
Edit: Checked site.. true story. Same style Bj for both EF's.

The difference is basically the Tubular design. the Hardrace look solid but my only worry would be that there is 5 different pieces all welded together. versus skunk2 only using 3 different pieces. more chance for something to crack or a bad weld ruin a day. Im not saying that they are bad welders or have any experience with their parts.. I am simply just comparing some of the design characteristics. Im gonna stick to the skunk2 either way since I purchased them already and maybe Im just justifying it in my own mind but until I see actual-reviews I dont want to say anything negative about which is better.

Nice play on words.. turbo..lagging. haha.

 

Nihkon, the rex is CLEAN! I love the all gray SSR's on it more than the polished lip ones. Makes me want a set for my rex. LOL, I'm too poor.

 

yah thats why i asked, cause i could have sworn you had the same wheels but wasnt sure, because i remember seein pics of your car awile back.

 

Nihkon. Looks badass, ESP the edm wing.

 

went on a buying spree today










and for the Audi

 

where did you get the reflective gold stuff blu?

i need a few rolls of that for my turbo rebuild. doing the first event of the year at VIR NA i think....then finishing the rebuild