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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 06:07 AM
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Default What do you need to do to your car before Expo 12?

Here is the official Expo 12 thread: ITR Expo 2012: Aug 20-21 at Mid Ohio - Registration Open!!

What do you need to do to prepare your car?

Besides the general inspection, string alignment, and the fluid swaps, I need to replace the suspension bushings. Signs of cracking and track use seem incompatible.
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 07:08 AM
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Default Re: What do you need to do to your car before Expo 12?

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Here is the official Expo 12 thread: ITR Expo 2012: Aug 20-21 at Mid Ohio - Registration Open!!

What do you need to do to prepare your car?

Besides the general inspection, string alignment, and the fluid swaps, I need to replace the suspension bushings. Signs of cracking and track use seem incompatible.
I have a set of NSX calipers to put on. Other than that I just have to manage not to not screw it up before expo. I have at least 3 events before then (more than likely 4).

Stock Hondas rule, you just beat on them, change the oil sometimes, park for a few months, rinse, repeat.
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 07:33 AM
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So true. Stock motors can take a beating.

<< needs to buy a car for EXPO.
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 07:58 AM
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Fix my brakes. Still soft-ish pedal. Got 2 HPDE days coming up at the end of the month.

People say SS lines can make a pedal soft? Why?
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 08:52 AM
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Fix that Damn oil pan leak. And find a roll bar.
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 08:59 AM
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Default Re: What do you need to do to your car before Expo 12?

Originally Posted by Just a n00b
Fix my brakes. Still soft-ish pedal. Got 2 HPDE days coming up at the end of the month.

People say SS lines can make a pedal soft? Why?
Trapped air?

Originally Posted by itr#1334
So true. Stock motors can take a beating.

<< needs to buy a car for EXPO.
You win.
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 09:00 AM
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Default Re: What do you need to do to your car before Expo 12?

I just need to pay up.

and then:
install suspension
alignment
rebuild rear calipers
possible new ps pump
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 09:01 AM
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Ffffff trapped air. I took the R to the dealer last week for their 4 corner bleed and it worked really well. I want them to do it 2 more times but the labor charge is $170...........
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 09:03 AM
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Default Re: What do you need to do to your car before Expo 12?

Originally Posted by Dogginator

You win.
I didn't say buy an itr. Far from it.
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 11:00 AM
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Default Re: What do you need to do to your car before Expo 12?

tear down car...repaint inside and out
replace all bushings
replace wheel bearings and hubs
replace ball joints
rebuild car after paint
buy motor swap sometime this year
go to ireland in september.... skip expo this year
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Old Mar 19, 2012 | 09:14 PM
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Default Re: What do you need to do to your car before Expo 12?

I...need to get my vtec working again lol.
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 04:13 AM
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Default Re: What do you need to do to your car before Expo 12?

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.... skip expo this year
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 08:10 AM
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Default Re: What do you need to do to your car before Expo 12?

Originally Posted by jdmeg6b18b
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yea I know.. i'm not too happy about it

but next year will be definite as well as many other tracks since my 97 with be living again
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 11:00 AM
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Default Re: What do you need to do to your car before Expo 12?

Waiting for the shocks to come back from JDM land.
Waiting for new wheel/tire package.
Install suspension with new rates, set up ride heights and alignment.

Lastly the motor had some software issues that Profunction will take care of. They would also fix the small oil leak somewhere.
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 11:06 AM
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Gas and go for this guy
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 11:30 AM
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Default Re: What do you need to do to your car before Expo 12?

I need an itr.
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 11:33 AM
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New battery.
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 12:15 PM
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Default Re: What do you need to do to your car before Expo 12?

I need EXPO to come closer to Toronto so I can come.
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 12:18 PM
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Default Re: What do you need to do to your car before Expo 12?

Complete engine rebuild/break-in, replace bushings, replace RF brake hardline, SS brake lines, tune. Buy new Coilovers if I have the cash.
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Default Re: What do you need to do to your car before Expo 12?

Originally Posted by Keilani
I need EXPO to come closer to Toronto so I can come.
It's less then a 6 hour drive for you. Plus you will have a great caravan. Expo wont be any closer. Im driving 20+ each way!! Solo as well
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 03:53 PM
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Default Re: What do you need to do to your car before Expo 12?

Originally Posted by Keilani
I need EXPO to come closer to Toronto so I can come.


Toronto is only 6 hours away.
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 04:50 PM
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Default Re: What do you need to do to your car before Expo 12?

Where do i start?



Ali
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 04:53 PM
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Default Re: What do you need to do to your car before Expo 12?

Originally Posted by itr#1334
It's less then a 6 hour drive for you. Plus you will have a great caravan. Expo wont be any closer. Im driving 20+ each way!! Solo as well
20 hours? Its about 24hours from me and I'm a good 10 hours south of you.

Ali
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 06:46 PM
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Default Re: What do you need to do to your car before Expo 12?

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20 hours? Its about 24hours from me and I'm a good 10 hours south of you.

Ali
I'll be in lonely western Nebraska working all summer. Sucks i hate missing the cool caravan
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 07:00 PM
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Default Re: What do you need to do to your car before Expo 12?

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20 hours? Its about 24hours from me and I'm a good 10 hours south of you.

Ali
or he was just planning on following Ryan from SC.
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