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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 06:55 PM
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This is the car 1 Year and 1 month ago when I got it in March of 08

March 08 Mods
N1 Concepts Fiber Dash Kit
AEM Short Ram Intake
K&N Air filter
Razo Rear View Mirror
Spoon Resevoir Covers
Ebay Axle Back Exhaust
April 08 Mods
Painted OEM Valve Cover (Gold)
Painted OEM Battery Tie down (Red)
Painted OEM Brake Calipers (Red)
CTR Red H emblems front and rear
Shaved rear civic emblem
Took Off mud flaps
May 08 Mods
Got rid of My Spoon Resevoir covers
Mugen Shift **** w/ Shift Pattern
Mugen Resevoir Cover

June Mods 08
Carbon Fiber Hood Style K (ricey) - GONE
NEW Spark Plugs

July 08 Mods
Squash Air Spencer
AEM Lisence Plate Cover
August 08 Mods
Blue HID bulbs(not) kit- GONE
CTR Red H steering Wheel H
Datum1 rear Tow hook-SOLD
September 08 Mods
Skunk2 Lowering Springs
Jdm DC5 Amber Sidemarkers
17" Motegi MR7 wheels black with a red lip
205 45 17 Dunlop Run flat Tires
October 08 Mods
Skunk2 Lower Tie Bar
Squash Air Filter Refill(right before car show)
pics in oct 2008







2008 NCCAC/Voodoo Racing Car Show


CCPerformance.net Ride of The Month Winner October 2008


November 08 Mods
Two new tires on the Motegi wheels(that are gone)
December 08 Mods
17" RSX Type S wheels
215 45 17 Kumho Tires
Energy Suspension Motor Mount Inserts- Need to be installed


And pics as of December 08

Sold Tow hook, Got new wheels/tires, and took stickers off.





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January 2009 Mods
APEXi World Sport 2 Catback Exhaust-Need to install
Buddy Club Carbon Fiber Wing
Honda Valve Caps
Password JDM LP cover/decals
Honda Manuel Transmission Fluid(Changed Tranny Fluid)
Neuspeed Front Upper Strut Bar
Ebay Rear Upper Strut Bar
SPC Rear Camber Kit
Febuary 2009 Mods
DC Header
March 2009 Mods
Mugen Oil Filter
April 2009 Mods
VIS Carbon Fiber Mugen Style Hood

Current Mod List


MOTOR/PERFORMANCE
AEM Short Ram Intake
K&N Air Filter
DC Header
APEXi World Sport 2 Exhaust
MUGEN Resevoir Covers
MUGEN Oil Filter
Energy Suspension Motor Mount Inserts
OEM Battery Tie Down painted red
OEM Valve Cover Painted Gold
INTERIOR
MUGEN Shift ****
MUGEN Shift Pattern
N1 Concepts Carbon Fiber Dash Kit
RAZO Rear View Mirror
CTR Red H Steering Wheel emblem
EXTERIOR
CTR Front Red H Emblem
CTR Rear Red H Emblem
Jdm DC5 Amber Side Markers
Shaved rear civic emblem
Mud Flaps taken off
Buddy Club Carbon Fiber Wing
VIS Carbon Fiber Mugen Style Hood
SUSPENSION/WHEELS AND TIRES
Skunk2 Lowering springs
Skunk2 Lower Tie Bar
Neuspeed Front Upper Strut Bar
Ebay Rear Upper Strut Bar
SPC Rear Camber Kit
16" Rota Torque's
16" new Tires

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Old Dec 14, 2008 | 06:20 PM
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Love the look with the 05-06 RSX-S wheels! I might have a mint WS2 setup if you would be interested...I'm doing 3 inch from the down pipe so it's not needed anymore Otherwise, looks great!
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 07:56 AM
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Wow...didn't know the Mugen Resevoir cover adds performance, I need to stop being lazy and put mine on...lol...other than that I think your RSX set of rims look way better and match better than your black set of rims...
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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Wow...didn't know the Mugen Resevoir cover adds performance, I need to stop being lazy and put mine on...lol...other than that I think your RSX set of rims look way better and match better than your black set of rims...
Lol, well it says Engine/Perfomance not engine performance. Oh and thanks I think so to.
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 03K20A3Si
Love the look with the 05-06 RSX-S wheels! I might have a mint WS2 setup if you would be interested...I'm doing 3 inch from the down pipe so it's not needed anymore Otherwise, looks great!

Thanks and how much for the used WS2 shipped to Corpus christi texas?
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Old Dec 16, 2008 | 05:12 PM
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those DC5 wheels look great with the EP3!!! really like the steering wheel! looks like your on the right way with your project!
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 05:04 PM
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those DC5 wheels look great with the EP3!!! really like the steering wheel! looks like your on the right way with your project!
Thanks buddy.
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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Energy Motor Mount Inserts-waiting to be Installed


APEXi World Sport 2 Catback Exhaust- ordered today
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 09:44 AM
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uh-oh he's got the esmm...you are getting the obx rh next are you? I have it but haven't have time to install it because I too lazy to get the avid motor mounts installed...
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 10:16 AM
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nice choice on the exhaust.
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 01:59 PM
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uh-oh he's got the esmm...you are getting the obx rh next are you? I have it but haven't have time to install it because I too lazy to get the avid motor mounts installed...
Yeah I am planning to order the OBX RH next. I keep hearing people say it got good reviews, and then I hear people say they don't recommend OBX I dunno what I should do!
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 01:59 PM
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nice choice on the exhaust.
Thanks
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 02:15 PM
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Don't get the OBX rh they have alot of fitment issues... save your money and get a quality rh instead! You wont regret it!
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 02:32 PM
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Don't get the OBX rh they have alot of fitment issues... save your money and get a quality rh instead! You wont regret it!
Yeah seems I have been hearing that alot, what brand would you recommend?
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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anymore pics with the rsx wheels?
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Old Dec 25, 2008 | 07:24 PM
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how many intchs have you drope your car?
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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 04:29 PM
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how many intchs have you drope your car?
2.5 in rear and 2.0 in front
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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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2.5 in rear and 2.0 in front
wow!! looks really good, nice wheel to!
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by p-o_sir
wow!! looks really good, nice wheel to!
Thanks bro.
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 01:28 PM
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 02:43 PM
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Well The APEXI WS2 catback came in a couple of days ago, will install once I get my DCRH.
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 06:39 PM
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Came across this for a really cheap price, will be picking it up on Weds I hope. MUGEN Style Carbon Fiber Wing

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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 06:57 PM
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I want a 5 lug convo. and rsx wheels.
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 07:10 PM
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Are you planning on buying H's for those wheels? Looks goofy with A's
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 09:00 PM
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haha lol... good point but lets not be too hard on the guy... he is making his ride look pretty sick!!!
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