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Jun 9, 2016 | 07:41 PM

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Yesterdays Updates/happenings
I had a customer who recently visited japan. He brought me back some memorable goods from his trip. I was totally stoked to receive these.

This decal is a comedic decal in response to having a low emission decal which is required to drive in JP. This decal basically states I have a high emissions vehicle.

From his visit to the spoon facility, the Type One decal :dancing:

Lastly this was so cool, I recall these from back in the day. A rare pole piston key.

Onto the non essentials. Since I will be using my upper console for gauges, this EK9 cupholder will come in handy. I will relocate my radio here or into the glove box. I also have one for sale if anyone needs one.

Today's update, I waited all day for this thing. A replacement BMC, going to work tomorrow bright and early! :dancing:

MPH cluster arrives.

Jun 10, 2016 | 03:31 PM

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Quick test fit.

Jun 10, 2016 | 03:59 PM

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Quick test fit.

Sedan looks great!!

Finally off my part time job and decided to snap a picture of my sedan. Still has a long way to go.

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Jun 10, 2016 | 04:58 PM

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You have two clusters Joel?

Jun 10, 2016 | 05:10 PM

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Can't wait to see it unfold. I hate to be nosey, but I just want to make sure you will walk away and bounce back? are the insurances company helping you break even? I hope so!

Thanks for the concern Joel. I admit that there are days that I don't think about my car anymore. I bought a 96 Ex and sometimes I feel like just keeping it stock, it takes me from point A to point B and I don't have to worry about driveways or where I am going to park it. I always tell people that I will never part or sell my car ever, because it is my pride and joy, but now that car is going to the junk yard

I will bounce back slowly. I have most of the parts from Sir Ash and I got a good amount from the insurance company, just need a little more motivation, but I'll sure be back.

Jun 10, 2016 | 09:43 PM

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Hopefully in this thread you find motivation. I also hope you see that no matter what car you build it's best to use it and enjoy it because no matter what you do, we have no control of freak accidents and being victimized. We store away treasures and they still parish.

If a thief steals it - run far and fast, because if I find you..... people will say no way that man's christian. By that time you should have had plenty of enjoyment, that stirred up his lust to take it.
if it's destroyed in a collision from frequent use, you can reminisce on the good times.
If you drive it every time saturn is visible to the naked eye and it's lost, then my friend you'd be left at a crossroad like this one. The loss feels greater, than success.

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You have two clusters Joel?

I do.

Jun 11, 2016 | 09:42 AM

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Re: ** The offical 96-00 civic 4dr thread ** PART 3

Well said.

Jun 11, 2016 | 09:09 PM

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If a thief steals it - run far and fast, because if I find you..... people will say no way that man's christian. By that time you should have had plenty of enjoyment, that stirred up his lust to take it.
if it's destroyed in a collision from frequent use, you can reminisce on the good times.
If you drive it every time saturn is visible to the naked eye and it's lost, then my friend you'd be left at a crossroad like this one. The loss feels greater, than success.

Every word you said is true by brother

This thread and the family here are my motivation from the start.

Jun 12, 2016 | 07:35 AM

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Re: ** The offical 96-00 civic 4dr thread ** PART 3

Started My basecoat Friday

out in the SUN to BAKE

Looks EVEN batter the Day after now that the clear has Cured and the blue pearls are popping a bit

Decide to finally paint my ride. I am happy with my results and today the blue pears are showing a loot more.

Jun 12, 2016 | 08:32 AM

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Re: ** The offical 96-00 civic 4dr thread ** PART 3

Nice job on the paint. But your hood is buckled at the back, I would have fixed that first, hope ya taped off the windshield cowl.

Jun 12, 2016 | 07:02 PM

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Nice job on the paint. But your hood is buckled at the back, I would have fixed that first, hope ya taped off the windshield cowl.

yea I know I am looking for another Hood and passenger front door. I need to scrap the windshield cow. because all the left over residue . thanks!

Jun 14, 2016 | 07:44 AM

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^nice color. I would have removed the lip, moldings, skirts, and grill and painted them separately.

Jun 14, 2016 | 07:47 AM

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Hey guys, I'm thinking about upgrading my brake lines. I'm not racing or anything, the car is for daily use. What brand do you guys recommend for replacement brake lines? TIA

Jun 14, 2016 | 10:08 AM

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Re: ** The offical 96-00 civic 4dr thread ** PART 3

Stoptech, Goodridge, Technafit, etc., are all pretty decent. Stay with the bigger name brands and choose your flavor. If you go oem style stick with oem. I've never been happy with the fit/finish on the aftermarket rubber lines.

Jun 14, 2016 | 08:35 PM

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Re: ** The offical 96-00 civic 4dr thread ** PART 3

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Originally Posted by Bently_Coop

Well said.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Ash

Every word you said is true by brother

This thread and the family here are my motivation from the start.

Likewise Ash! Your car is one of the many clean examples that keep me motivated as well.

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Originally Posted by civicprototype

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Started My basecoat Friday

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out in the SUN to BAKE

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Looks EVEN batter the Day after now that the clear has Cured and the blue pearls are popping a bit

Decide to finally paint my ride. I am happy with my results and today the blue pears are showing a loot more.

Looks nice Ctype. Interesting color.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Ash

Hey guys, I'm thinking about upgrading my brake lines. I'm not racing or anything, the car is for daily use. What brand do you guys recommend for replacement brake lines? TIA

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Originally Posted by spAdam

x2

My Lazy update
Stil battling a brake pedal issue, I purchased and installed a new 1" BMC. Here's my on car bench bleeding setup, using old clutch lines HEHE.

Once I had that bled, I went back over all my brake components and lines making sure all were air tight. Glad I did because what I found over the weekend with my new reman centric calipers were a huge surprise. The fort caliper sliding pins were quite dirty.:sis:

I apologize for the poor pics. After some brake clean, and a few pumps in and out, followed by regressing the pin, It was all clean and operating smoothly. I repeated this all 4 corners, flipped rear calipers and re-bled my system. The bottom picture shows the scoring from the debris on the pin. Anyway, I drove my car around for a bit, brake feel was improved but not where it should be. The pedal still goes to the floor. I will check the ABS light code tomorrow ( popped up today ) and go from there followed by another bleed when I have time.

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Forgot I also installed my spherical FLCAS

Onto the non-essentials, I have no will power, I keep wasting money

CTR E-Brake Handle

CTR Climate Control

CTR Grill

WB QR

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Unknown hub I will adapt to "ek" column

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Jun 16, 2016 | 09:46 PM

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Thanks Adam

Jun 17, 2016 | 10:42 PM

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I always thought 17s look too small on TSXs. I ran 18x8.5 Regamasters and it looked perfect.

I'm planning on tracking the car so I went with 17s. Also, I got them for a steal and I couldn't pass it up.

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What did you buy at target? and man that plaid button up....Fire! LOL

bought some hotwheels from target

LOLOL

Jun 17, 2016 | 11:30 PM

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bought some hotwheels from target

LOLOL

Let's do some trading hehe.

My Updates.

Thanks to Nemos Garage I made another part purchase, but it's needed. Motul brake fluid and the FLP. My old V1 style shifter interferes with the climate control. I'm very happy to have supported another local friend and shop, as well as the original designer of FLP and purchase the V2 EK compatible shifter.

Being tied up with work ( and engine overhaul and transmission mods for a client ) I took my moment of down time to sort my brake issue. The ABS codes were triggered by a dead relay. I swapped that out earlier in the week, today I used my free time to bleed the system once more ( 6th time ). Following that I went for a test drive, getting the abs to activate sent tingles up my back - I was getting closer, I thought; Locking the rear brakes via e-brake was also improving pedal feel. Lastly I adjusted the push rod of the booster to BMC and viola!!! I finally found resolve in my issue. :dancing:

photos of joy! fingers to the haters, yes you know who you are.

strutting her stuff at the alignment spot.

Jun 18, 2016 | 01:02 AM

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Nice job.

In case you losers want to post up about Hotwheels hit up this thread.

https://honda-tech.com/general-discu...hread-3210556/

Jun 19, 2016 | 10:26 AM

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GMG!!! Happy Fathers Day to all my Daddys out there!

Thanks BC! Still have a long way to go, but she's up and running. I'm ecstatic about that.

Boring update, a update nevertheless.
The beater in all her glory set out for her first drive yesterday. We attended the Nemos Garage Grand Opening. I was trying to get the piping done, but the Muffler shop said he's closing early and he did not want to do it until monday. We mobbed open header and all.

After a successful drive, we made it there and back. She's a gas guzzler, definitely needs piping and a tune.

Earlier that day, I made a lil progress on cutting out the circle shifter tunnel cover.

Jun 19, 2016 | 11:41 AM

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Seen the car at nemos, looked good man.

Really dug the wheels.

Jun 19, 2016 | 02:01 PM

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Seen the car at nemos, looked good man.

Really dug the wheels.

IDK about looked good, it's really a terd, but she's my terd. LOL Maybe in due time I'll accept that compliment, for now, we keep it 100. She's a heap hahaha. I do share your feelings for the wheels though.

I have some pics of your car too, hopefully I can post it by tonight.

Jun 19, 2016 | 03:51 PM

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Not into the poked wheel fitment but I think they look great otherwise. What are you thinking about doing for paint? I think the current front end color would look great on the whole car!

Jun 19, 2016 | 11:51 PM

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Poke? I guess we have a different views of poke. That's totally ok. The rear sit perfectly with the rear. The front is kicked out an additional 10-15mm due to the DC2 subframe, LCAs, Rack n Pinion. I have no wheel spacers, nor a crazy offset.

It would sound hypocritical if I said I disliked blue, but I do to an extent. I have plans to keep the car black, but I've been tossing ideas around with other colors.

Jun 20, 2016 | 01:40 AM

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Joel, looking good!! Can't wait to see the final product. What hotwheels are you looking for? I have quite a bit as well as some extras :-P

Got my suspension

will be putting in some work in the next few weeks.

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