Happy birthday to Number Nine!
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Happy birthday to Number Nine!
That's right, my Flamenco Black Pearl Type R 00-0009 turns two today. I picked her up on a day much like today - overcast, cool and scattered showers. That's when I learned that RE010's are not fun in the rain 
After following the prescribed 1,000 mile break-in period, we've had our ups and downs over the past two years. But I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world 
The story
* Found by internet search in late November
* Ordered a FBP Type R that week
* 00-0009 came available when original client held off for yello
* Test-drove 12/11/99 with 12 miles on odometer
* Delivered 12/13/99 with 29 miles (all from test drive)
The stats
* 24,745 miles on the clock
* Lost count of oil changes
* MPG varied from 20.5 to 32.4 mpg
* 1 tranny fluid change
* 3 valve adjustments
* Tires rotated at every oil change
* 1 autocross
* 6 drag strip runs
The mods
(in order of installation)
* AEM CAI (red)
* JDM 4-1 header + 2.5" Jeg's cat
* Apex'i V-AFC
*** Dyno'd at 177whp/128wtq at this point
* Toda first gen cam gears
* Cut OEM valve cover
* Sparco Torino driver's seat (currently out awaiting custom bracket)
* CW Civic Type R rims with Kumho 712 205/50/15
* Toda Spec B cams (yack-tuned)
* Noncut OEM valve cover installed
The bad stuff
(in order of occurance)
* Rock to windshield, replaced with OEM Honda glass
* Break-in, driver's glass replaced, D-side skirt repainted, door handle/pocket replaced
* Drive-by egging, $1800 paint damage (hood, roof, hatch and spoiler)
* Hit-and-run, ~$450 damage to front bumper and hood (never fixed)
* Stolen spoiler, ~$2000 to replace/repaint hatch and spoiler
The warranty stuff
* Front lip replaced (mismolded)
* Wiper arms to be replaced (faded)
The "rice"
* DOHC VTEC LSD sticker
* Deals Gap dragon decals
* R&D stickers
A long and storied history for such a young car.
But the main thing is that she's still around - I haven't been forced to sell her due to finances, and she hasn't been stolen (knock on wood). Driving that car is still the most fun thing I can do with my clothes on... Hope it stays that way
After following the prescribed 1,000 mile break-in period, we've had our ups and downs over the past two years. But I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world The story
* Found by internet search in late November
* Ordered a FBP Type R that week
* 00-0009 came available when original client held off for yello
* Test-drove 12/11/99 with 12 miles on odometer
* Delivered 12/13/99 with 29 miles (all from test drive)
The stats
* 24,745 miles on the clock
* Lost count of oil changes
* MPG varied from 20.5 to 32.4 mpg
* 1 tranny fluid change
* 3 valve adjustments
* Tires rotated at every oil change
* 1 autocross
* 6 drag strip runs
The mods
(in order of installation)
* AEM CAI (red)
* JDM 4-1 header + 2.5" Jeg's cat
* Apex'i V-AFC
*** Dyno'd at 177whp/128wtq at this point
* Toda first gen cam gears
* Cut OEM valve cover
* Sparco Torino driver's seat (currently out awaiting custom bracket)
* CW Civic Type R rims with Kumho 712 205/50/15
* Toda Spec B cams (yack-tuned)
* Noncut OEM valve cover installed
The bad stuff
(in order of occurance)
* Rock to windshield, replaced with OEM Honda glass
* Break-in, driver's glass replaced, D-side skirt repainted, door handle/pocket replaced
* Drive-by egging, $1800 paint damage (hood, roof, hatch and spoiler)
* Hit-and-run, ~$450 damage to front bumper and hood (never fixed)
* Stolen spoiler, ~$2000 to replace/repaint hatch and spoiler
The warranty stuff
* Front lip replaced (mismolded)
* Wiper arms to be replaced (faded)
The "rice"
* DOHC VTEC LSD sticker
* Deals Gap dragon decals
* R&D stickers
A long and storied history for such a young car.
But the main thing is that she's still around - I haven't been forced to sell her due to finances, and she hasn't been stolen (knock on wood). Driving that car is still the most fun thing I can do with my clothes on... Hope it stays that way
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From: Armed
Re: Happy birthday to Number Nine! (CPR)
Cheers....Was your windshield wiper arms replaced by warranty? Mine's fading too
I was told two months ago that they could be replaced under warranty. I was supposed to call the body shop to arrange it, but got lazy
Need to follow up on that while I still can...
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Re: Happy birthday to Number Nine! (JasonInACage)
cheers to 009!!! jason, keep one name. your starting to confuse me.
that was my 500th post. if i keep this up at work like you guys i'll catch up!!! fock work lets post!!
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that was my 500th post. if i keep this up at work like you guys i'll catch up!!! fock work lets post!!
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Re: Happy birthday to Number Nine! (B18CXr)
Where the F you been Pat????
Making family, buying house, throwing your life away with a ring????
Vinyl boy is a ***.
Making family, buying house, throwing your life away with a ring????
Vinyl boy is a ***.
And who the F is Vinyl Boy?!?
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Re: Happy birthday to Number Nine! (itr009)
And who the F is Vinyl Boy?!?
Some people are so rude.
Will
-who would like to wish a happy B-day to #00-009!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Happy birthday to Number Nine! (itr009)
Happy B-day to #9! 
3 valve adjustments?! Whoah.
I'm sorry to hear about all the *bad* stuff.
I hope you and your R don't have to go through anymore shiat like that.
3 valve adjustments?! Whoah.
I'm sorry to hear about all the *bad* stuff.
I hope you and your R don't have to go through anymore shiat like that.
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Re: Happy birthday to Number Nine! (TypeRmsm)
nargenar - Thanks! I'll post some updated pics as soon as it quits F-ing raining here
ken r0cker - Last mod - noncut OEM cover. Hope you're still enjoying my old one
YD - Not as bad as it sounds. Adjustment at 15k mi, adjustment after B install at 20k mi, followup to B install ~ 22k mi
Typermsmsmssm - Want to, but again, the F-ing rain And j00 have IM!
ken r0cker - Last mod - noncut OEM cover. Hope you're still enjoying my old one
YD - Not as bad as it sounds. Adjustment at 15k mi, adjustment after B install at 20k mi, followup to B install ~ 22k mi
Typermsmsmssm - Want to, but again, the F-ing rain
And j00 have IM!
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Re: Happy birthday to Number Nine! (itr009)
Typermsmsmssm - Want to, but again, the F-ing rain And j00 have IM!
And j00 have IM!
Jason- who will hopefully be detailing the beast tonight
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Re: Happy birthday to Number Nine! (itr009)
Happy Birthday... Happy Birthday... Happy Birthday... Happy Birthday... Happy Birthday... Happy Birthday... Happy Birthday... Happy Birthday... Happy Birthday...
to Number Nine.
Enjoy, Pat!
to Number Nine.
Enjoy, Pat!
