So I didnt want to title this as a "build" thread because that's not my intention for this car. Having been on a 8+ year long search of countless R's and searching daily for the right one, finally having one makes it bittersweet. It's 99% OEM at this point, with all stock parts in boxes to make it 100%, and anything changed will follow suit.

So this thread will be a timeline that I plan on updating as I get in and change/upgrade/modify some parts on heR. Before and after pictures of each part with I'm sure a few pictures of heR once the weather starts getting nicer and I can get to enjoy heR. I purchased heR on 11/29/13 (Black Friday... LOL) and here were heR specs:

- 2001 PY ITR
- 87k Miles
- Momo Steering Wheel
- OG Comptech Intake Box w/ stock arm
- Spoon Sports shift ****
- 1" drop / H&R Springs on stock struts

- ALL OEM Components provided in box by previous owner


Few pics of her the day I picked her up.











So I have had a set of JDM Red Recaros that are mint that I figure couldnt get a better use than a PY ITR. So day 2, I got out of work and decided to bolt these bad boys in. The stock set had a bit of wear on the driver bolster so I think I'll be trying to get rid of them and finding a mint OEM front set to have in storage ready. Heres the pics after the seat swap.








The next thing I was sure I would need is the JDM Rear Upper Strut Bar. A quick search through some of the forums, and luckily enough, user 94rs-Turbo had one for sale with all necessary OEM hardware. A week later, shes here.






Next on the list was some bumper plugs to cover those holes in the front bumper! ewwww! Called up my buddy that works at Acura and had him order me up a set. Already painted PY (actually labeled Sunlight yellow in DB) here in a day. Havent met up with him yet, but will show some pics, give part #, and before and afters.

Now me being picky as I am, the floor mats arent in bad shape AT ALL. But as mint as the rest of the car is, a little faded on the drivers mat wouldnt work for me. All the other mats other than the driver are mint, but you can't buy just one mat. Soooooooo ICB just happened to have a shipment of some EUDM mats come in and at below what my buddy at Acura quoted me for a OEM Black set at wholesale from the stealer! WOOHOOO! Cheaper by over $50+ AND they have the Red accent stitching? WIN WIN. I havent gotten the shipment of these yet but once I get them I'll be sure to show them off.



As of now I'm compiling a list of OEM part numbers to replace some components. Not that they need replacing, but I want everything as tight as can be. List as of now:

- Ball Joints
- Tie Rod Ends
- Wheel bearings
- Rotors
- Brake Pads
- Misc. Bushings
- Sway Bar Links
- SS Brake Lines


Check back later for some updates! Im hoping to get her on the lift tomorrow night and prep her for Winter storage and install the upper strut bar. Comments, feedback, suggestions always welcome!

Thanks guys!

 

make sure you install the rear bar correctly so looks nice lol

LMK if want to place an order and BTW I'd recommend Hawk HPS pads for street over the oem and centric Rotors- Tirerack.com

I have the HP+ and lot more bite and dust, better for hard driving/ track

 

nice catch this strut bar..rare!!!

 

I hope this thread has some awesomeness in store like that ek9 you had...
Love the PY!

 

Looks great. Love your plans so far. Congrats!

 

Yep definitely looking good!

 

Thanks! Happy I got it. Great addition I feel.

only the best!! Thanks

Thanks fellas

 

Last night I was able to get in some wrench time and get the upper Strut bar on heR and also the bumper plugs. Got her onto the lift as well and took a look at underneath. AND GOOD NEWS! lol.. shes in great shape on the underbody. A spot here and there that is showing color signs of starting to turning brown, but everything is going to be either POR15 or powdercoated underneath. Very, very happy with how the underside of it looked. I was so excited about it, I didnt take any pictures underneath. lol.

Shot of the bumper plugs and a before and after.







Heres a before and after of the strut bar. Obv havent gotten a chance to see if it made any kind of difference yet, but Im sure she will!






Of course as she was in the bay I had to give her a little shine!

 

Nice ..i want those bumper hole cover!!!(seriously)

 

Looks good. But you won't be able to tell a difference in the strut bar. As cool as they are it's a very poor design.

 

The part number is right on the bag!! They come pre-painted!!

 

Thanks i saw it but no cw avalaible on my website....arrgghhhh!!!EDIT:my car have it already installed....lol

So again nice teggy!!!i also plan to go oem way on light goodies

 

I do believe that if you look under a 97/98 ITR you can order them in CW, might be a different part #. I have a set in milano red for my GSR in storage, I got them from acuraoemparts.com

 

nice of you to keep it stock as possible! thumbsup

 

Thats disappointing... Still feel its a must have! OEM Parts FTW! lol

Hahaha! 90672-SB2-670B3 is the part number for NH0 Champ White for anyone who needs it. I HATE the holes! OEM FTW

I do want to try to stay as stock as possible, but Im sure Im going to end up with some parts on her. ITS AN ADDICTION!

 

If you want the car to shift better...get rid of the ultralight Spoon shiftknob. There is a reason why Honda uses weighted shiftknobs on their cars.

And I tried the red seat in a PY car thing a while back. I wasn't a fan. Looks great in a CW or Black ITR, but PY...not so sure.

 

Hmmmm.... Really? I felt like the shift box felt great! But I have always loved the OEM ITR **** so I might end up getting one anyway.

I could see how some people dont like the Red SRD's in the PY, but I dont think it looks bad at all. good for some, not so much for others.

 

Early Christmas Gift order to myself got placed yesterday. Got a stack of parts for a damn good price from the stealer. Here's the list of parts on order, hoping to be here shortly before the new year.

OEM FTW


Oil Pan Gasket -
PN# 11251-P30-004
Valve Cover -
PN# 12310-P73-A00
Valve Cover Gasket Kit -
PN# 12030-P73-000
Front Sway Bar End Links -
PN# 51320-ST7-003
Front Rubber Shock Absorber -
PN# 51631-SL0-901
Front Suspension Bump Stops -
PN# 51722-SS0-004
Rear Sway Bar Stabilizer Bushings -
PN# 52315-ST7-Z01
Rear Sway Bar End Bushings -
PN# 52316-ST7-Z00
Rear Rubber Shock Absorber -
PN# 52686-SR0-003
Rear Suspension Bump Stops -
PN# 52722-SM4-961
Fuel Filter -
PN# 16010-ST5-933



Cant wait to get them all in. It will be like Honda Christmas!! LOL... I think this is a good firs step to tighten up some old worn out bushings and joints. She will be even more glued to the road when Im done!!

 

Shes beautiful brother keep up the good work.

 

Loving the new OEM parts . A bone stock ITR with all the worn bushings replaced drives amazing.

 

Got all the parts in. :D

The valve cover is beautifulllllll... lol. Going to get a few more parts together and then tackle getting everything on.




I took off the arm rest and the steering wheel to try to freshen them up a bit. The arm rest had a almost leather look to it, and the steering wheels stitching had faded away considerably. A little cleaner, some elbow grease, and a red tip pen made all the difference. I still need to do the stitching on the arm rest, but the fabric is def 10x better.

Before





After






Wheel Before -






After -










Next up on the list is exnteded ARP wheel studs with extended lug nuts. Might get a set of H&R spacers as well to push the rear wheels out a touch. Quick release and short hub for the steering wheel. Also a hub lock for when its off. New fan switch, thermostat, and radiator cap as well. Thinking about getting some Samco coolant hoses. Cant justify the Spoons. Just cant do it.

 

That steering wheel looks great! Much want sir.

 

great looking caR

 

looking good

 

Gotta love OEM parts, you really brought the armrest and wheel back to life too! Good work