First time recording a slow build, so bear with me as I don't know all the in and outs to posting.

 

I picked this car up a few months back and barely had a chance to work on it.

 

It's all good, we all started somewhere. just remember that this is the tech section, and try to keep it tech. You definitely have a hell of a lot of work ahead of you, though.

 

lots of work indeed. that front end is all sorts of tweaked. the invalid who painted it didnt do you any favors, either

 

Yup, first thing I noticed too. The front end. But yeah there are a couple of slow builds going on so don't worry about it too much. Not to mention slow builds that haven't been updated. Make a note of all the work that needs to be done and write down what you want to prioritize first and go from there.

 

Looking at my torn OEM steering wheel. I talked to a friend with a wrecked RSX and asked if could get his spare steering wheel. He purchased another steering wheel to fix up his car, but decided to total it instead. I searched in the thread and found a DIY from Confidence for this swap.

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I didn't have time to go to the junk yard , so I cut my OEM airbag clip to use for this wiring.

 

Yes, the front was hit and the radiator bracket was a little bent too. Let me try to get a shot of it for you guys.

 

I'll try to keep the updates going.

 

Here's a picture of my broken radiator support. Do you guys think it repairable or it needs to be replaced by a new one?

 

Here a picture with the RSX steering wheel install. The feeling is way better. It's thicker and the leather still feels new. Thanks to our fellow H-T Confidence DIY swap.

 

I wonder why it didn't show on the last post.

 

I got tired of looking at the Big O Tach on the side. My friend didn't give me an answer on his RSX type S Cluster, so I went and picked up an EX cluster from a 99 civic. All but 1 plug didn't fit. The green socket and the orange plug was a little off, so I filed down one side to make it fit. Then snap it went in.

 

I turn my engine on to test the RPM and see if the temp was working. Everything seem fine. I even drove it around to see if the mileage was working properly. Then a check engine light turned on. I hope it the cluster that did this or did an CEL really did appear. I got borrow my brother's scanner and see if it throws a code.

 

Or just jump the service connector and pull the blink code...

 

Thanks NotaRaCist I already got my brother's scanner will do a scan tomorrow.

 

I scanned my car and got P0138. Its my O2 circuit high voltage bank 1 sensor 2. Does anyone know, if this is the O2 sensor after the Cat? People said just to replace it. I also remove the aftermarket tach on the side. I'll take a pic and post it tonight.

 

Yes, that's the sensor after the cat.

 

Cool. Thanks bro.

 

I did a reset on the ECU and later that evening the CEL popped back on. I guess its time to change it out.

 

I started to hear some noises in the passenger front wheel when i run over something. It seems like a bushing problem. I went to remove the front wheel and found out my Upper control is different than my 96 EX.

 

Does anyone know if the 99 DX UCA is a better design than the 96 EX? There does seem to be a problem with both, but since I have the part and if the 96 EX is better why not change it out.

 

That first one is not a stock upper control arm.

 

Finally got around and ordered the O2 sensor downstream meaning after the cat. I went with denso 234-4098.

 

Borrowed my cousins O2 sensor removal tool,but the 3/8 socket hole couldn't be reached because of the shift linkage. I ended using a adjustable wrench and got it out. I then re-installed the Denso O2 sensor with anti seize lube. The Denso was a better fit length wise than the Bosch that I replaced.

 

I also got a chance to replace my broken wheel stud in the rear driver side. I replaced all four wheel stud with ARP. The grade 8 bolts looks great.