Stripped my hatch. Some questions and pics.
04-19-2003, 10:29 PM
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Stripped my hatch. Some questions and pics.
A mild strip. I not only did this out of boredom but also because I hate having hella people in my car. I needed an excuse and taking out the rear seats was it =P
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-I noticed a lot of water in my spare tire well while doing the strip. Any idea where water might be seeping in from? It was raining hard for a few days several days ago.
-I removed a 3-piece brace that went across the middle of the car in front of the fuel pump cover. Is it true that 96-98 hatches didn't have this? I did not put it on the scale but I estimate that those chunks of metal total 25-30 pounds.
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-I noticed a lot of water in my spare tire well while doing the strip. Any idea where water might be seeping in from? It was raining hard for a few days several days ago.
-I removed a 3-piece brace that went across the middle of the car in front of the fuel pump cover. Is it true that 96-98 hatches didn't have this? I did not put it on the scale but I estimate that those chunks of metal total 25-30 pounds.
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04-19-2003, 10:50 PM
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Re: Stripped my hatch. Some questions and pics. (NOSpeed97)
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It was so wet sponge(sp?) bob fell into your trunk...
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It was so wet sponge(sp?) bob fell into your trunk...
04-19-2003, 10:51 PM
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Re: Stripped my hatch. Some questions and pics. (NOSpeed97)
you know by removing all of that you probably only lost 10 pounds maybe slightly more.
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04-19-2003, 11:14 PM
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Re: Stripped my hatch. Some questions and pics. (10seconds)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 10seconds »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">probably only lost 10 pounds maybe slightly more.</TD></TR></TABLE>
...and gained 150 more decibels.
...and gained 150 more decibels.
04-19-2003, 11:45 PM
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Re: Stripped my hatch. Some questions and pics. (LSDelSol-less)
nice...i recently stipped my **** out like crazy...but got tired of it...it was kinda LOUUUUDDD...but yeah...your car looks sick...and yeah get a lip...
04-19-2003, 11:47 PM
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Re: Stripped my hatch. Some questions and pics. (NOSpeed97)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NOSpeed97 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Questions:
-I removed a 3-piece brace that went across the middle of the car in front of the fuel pump cover. Is it true that 96-98 hatches didn't have this? I did not put it on the scale but I estimate that those chunks of metal total 25-30 pounds.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I have that brace in my 97 hatch. You estimate that brace = 25 pounds???
-I removed a 3-piece brace that went across the middle of the car in front of the fuel pump cover. Is it true that 96-98 hatches didn't have this? I did not put it on the scale but I estimate that those chunks of metal total 25-30 pounds.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I have that brace in my 97 hatch. You estimate that brace = 25 pounds???
04-19-2003, 11:50 PM
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Re: Stripped my hatch. Some questions and pics. (NOSpeed97)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NOSpeed97 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">-I removed a 3-piece brace that went across the middle of the car in front of the fuel pump cover. Is it true that 96-98 hatches didn't have this? I did not put it on the scale but I estimate that those chunks of metal total 25-30 pounds.
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I would not recommend the removal of that brace. It is a required piece in order for USDM spec cars to pass the government's mandated side impact collision integrity.
But hey, it's your car, your life. Do what you want.
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I would not recommend the removal of that brace. It is a required piece in order for USDM spec cars to pass the government's mandated side impact collision integrity.
But hey, it's your car, your life. Do what you want.
04-19-2003, 11:52 PM
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Re: Stripped my hatch. Some questions and pics. (Mario)
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I would not recommend the removal of that brace. It is a required piece in order for USDM spec cars to pass the government's mandated side impact collision integrity.</TD></TR></TABLE>
So your telling me that JDM hatches don't have this?
I would not recommend the removal of that brace. It is a required piece in order for USDM spec cars to pass the government's mandated side impact collision integrity.</TD></TR></TABLE>
So your telling me that JDM hatches don't have this?
04-19-2003, 11:56 PM
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Re: Stripped my hatch. Some questions and pics. (97hb)
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So your telling me that JDM hatches don't have this?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Correct, they do not.
Oh dang, I just gave you more incentive to keep the brace off. It's the JDM thing to do! Nevermind the safety issues.
So your telling me that JDM hatches don't have this?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Correct, they do not.
Oh dang, I just gave you more incentive to keep the brace off. It's the JDM thing to do! Nevermind the safety issues.
04-20-2003, 12:42 AM
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Re: Stripped my hatch. Some questions and pics. (Jawad)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jawad »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yo mario, do the 92-95 civics hatchbacks have that brace too? if so, where is it located? same place?</TD></TR></TABLE>
5th gen Civics do not have it. Only because the DOT crash safety standard wasn't as strict then, as it is now & has been in the past few years.
The overall structure of the 5th gen hatch is also weaker (regardless of the existence of such a brace), that's just plain engineering facts.
5th gen Civics do not have it. Only because the DOT crash safety standard wasn't as strict then, as it is now & has been in the past few years.
The overall structure of the 5th gen hatch is also weaker (regardless of the existence of such a brace), that's just plain engineering facts.
04-20-2003, 12:42 AM
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Re: Stripped my hatch. Some questions and pics. (Jawad)
mine EG doesn't have the brace, but it may be because it was only a lowly CX on it's maiden voyage from the factory. nice car , hows the loudness? mine was stripped to but a high compression LS witha dunk fart pipe made my **** sound like a garbage can with a m80 in it 
04-20-2003, 12:42 AM
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Re: Stripped my hatch. Some questions and pics. (Mario)
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I would not recommend the removal of that brace. It is a required piece in order for USDM spec cars to pass the government's mandated side impact collision integrity.
But hey, it's your car, your life. Do what you want. </TD></TR></TABLE>
my car didn't come with that piece.. i have a 96 cx
I would not recommend the removal of that brace. It is a required piece in order for USDM spec cars to pass the government's mandated side impact collision integrity.
But hey, it's your car, your life. Do what you want.
</TD></TR></TABLE>my car didn't come with that piece.. i have a 96 cx
04-20-2003, 02:24 AM
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Re: Stripped my hatch. Some questions and pics. (97hb)
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I have that brace in my 97 hatch. You estimate that brace = 25 pounds???</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah, it's pretty hefty. I'll try to way it if I get a chance.
The loudness does not bother me because I'm running my stock muffler. The difference I feel is not psychological; lighter is better. Thanks for all the comments and yeah, I know it needs a lip. Maybe someday.
I have that brace in my 97 hatch. You estimate that brace = 25 pounds???</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah, it's pretty hefty. I'll try to way it if I get a chance.
The loudness does not bother me because I'm running my stock muffler. The difference I feel is not psychological; lighter is better. Thanks for all the comments and yeah, I know it needs a lip. Maybe someday.
04-20-2003, 07:07 AM
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Wow, I'm sorry if I sound mean .. but that's dumb as hell.
You are stupid for stripping your hatch, that's just freaking dumb.
You have a nice, moderately expensive car .. why didn't you just go with a POS and make it fast?
lol, you saved like .0001 off ur quarter. What a HORRIBLE waste.
You are stupid for stripping your hatch, that's just freaking dumb.
You have a nice, moderately expensive car .. why didn't you just go with a POS and make it fast?
lol, you saved like .0001 off ur quarter. What a HORRIBLE waste.