So again, I am new to the whole racing scene. I just bought a 99 GSR. What do i need to do to modify it? I want to make it fast, and i want to start racing....please help...

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damn...how do i post pics??

 

This should work, I think!





[Modified by vertius, 9:59 AM 7/17/2001]

 

Thank you so much!!!

 

if u want to go fast... there is really only one way...
TURBO!!!

 

I agree with 4dr, forced induction is really the only answer to the need for speed.

 

No matter what direction you decide to go to plan out your mods so you don;t go wasting your money on crap that you can't use with other future mods. ie - don't get an expensive header if you plan to go turbo since you'll be replacing it with a cast iron one from the kit.

Also, the key to success is researching everything you plan to buy. Look at the Pro's and Con's of everything. Turbo will make you fast but will it wear out the engine faster and do you have the $$ all at once to buy a kit? Or is N/A better for you or does it not make the power output you want? Ask this board and anyone else you can, as well as doing your own research in magazines, the 'net, etc. It'll save you money in the long run. And it'll help a lot if you are on a tight budget.

And to be a better racer join your local SCCA or check out http://www.nasaproracing.com for the closest NASA chapter near you. Then join the High Performance Driving Events where you can learn how to race on a track. It'll make you a much better driver on the tracks and the street for everyday driving. It'll make you realize how many bad drivers there really are on the roads today and it'll make you a safer driver.

Good luck!


[Modified by Gee3, 9:58 AM 7/17/2001]

 

Well, I don't think a turbo is the way i want to go. Money isn't a problem. I have been saving for awhile. And I have been doing my research. I was thinking more a long the lines of : DC Sports Header, AEM Cam Gear......I'd like to do an exhaust...but not sure on that. I know there is so much more stuff I could do. Am i on the right track?

I also want to do a body kit, wheels, and type r wing....What do you guys think?

 

Go with what you want. What we think ultimately has no valor as long as you're happy with your car. (wow, I've become my dad! Ack!)

The biggest bang for the buck (and most fun) mods I have so far are my AEM CAI and CTR cams. Try getting a larger rear sway bar as well. When you get a little more involved get an ITR LSD tranny. The gearing and LSD are very fun! not to mention they got my out a couple jams when my rear started swinging out.




[Modified by Gee3, 11:05 AM 7/17/2001]

 

and now you're a dad, gary, for how many weeks now ?

 

Hey - GSRCHIC - i got the same rims on my 2000 (factory optional), they were really nice till I started seein' 'em on all the 2001/2002 civics , now i think i gotta get some new ones after I'm done with my engine... First mod I would suggest would be a Cold Air Intake (CAI) i got an AEM I am very happy with, if you wanna go NA (normally aspirated = non turbo, non supercharger) you might wanna get 2000-2001 ITR cams (very streetable - an almost identical to CTR) if you look you should be able to get 'em for around 400.00 if you look hard enough. I have decided to go with spoon cams (on their way) a spoon header, cam gears, a mugen exhaust, ITR valvetrain, ported head with a port matched ITR intake manifold, if you wanna body kit you might wanna look at the OEM kit check out radley acura - https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=51864, then what I would do is bring an email from radley to your local dealer and see if they can match it so you don't pay shipping. I would start off with an intake, exhaust, header, and maybe some suspension...make sure to research before you buy, I looked around for a year for everything cept the AEM CAI, before I went out and bought the stuff (all in the past 2 months, talk about being poor) feel free to IM/email me any questions you might have. Oh yeah I'd look into autocrossing/driving school its a helluva time & you can learn alot about your car & from others, and beats gettin pulled over by the cops - sorry for the long *** post Best of luck, wish there were more girls like you up here

 

It all depends on what kind of "Racing" you want to do.

If you decide to do AutoX then I highly recomend a new suspension and wheels.

I'm not a fan of drag racing and quite opposed to street racing so I won't give any tips for that. Regardless of what type of racing you do want to do just find someone who does it well and ask them.

 

the 15's are ok - make sure you dump the stock Michelin tires if they are still on your car - i got bridgestone RE 730's 205/50/r15 lower profile than stock but fit stock rims very very good improvement over that stock shiet

 

Haha! Yup! On Friday the 20th, it will be for one whole month!

 

Hehe Strange that you said, turbo isn't the way to go and money isn't an option.

Don't buy anything until you've actually done a good amount of research. Not be offensive, but the fact that you expect a DC header, cam gears (2), and an exhaust to make you fast means you need to find another source of info. I suggest you talk here and gather up loads of info before you buy anything. If you really can't wait to start modifying, then an AEM CAI is the cheapest most effective mod you can start out with.

Also, go to an auto-x, street racing isn't good.

 

everytime someone asks this question the autocross and track racers jump on and knock drag racing and street racing. its funny. i love all kinds of racing, but, to each his(or her) own.

ive found the best way to learn is to make mistakes. sure, they suck, but **** happens. (for example: I WILL NEVER DRIVE INTO A WALL AGAIN or: NEVER DRIVE WITH ANNOYING FAT GIRLS IN THE BACK OF YOUR CAR). so, um, what was i saying? oh yeah, to gsrchic81, i suggest you explore all the different things you cna do with your car, theyre all fun. street racing is dangerous, but if thats your thing (danger), go for it, just dont come on here crying when something shitty happens cause youll find NO sympathy (especially from these guys).

and another thing. tell more girls to like cars. girls dont like me casue im **** about puddles and waterspots and other silly things. and i need a girl. thanks

cannonman

 

Well I cant see your pic, and your link wont work so I dont know if you have done this or not, but I would suggest springs and tires for your car and then you have some time to decide and learn which route you want to go motor wise. Take a look at my link for a black GSR lowered on eibach sportlines, with kumho 712 tires and stock rims...


[Modified by GS-Racer01, 4:04 PM 7/17/2001]

 

Well, I definitely know where to get my info..thanks for all your input!

Who are we kidding? Street racing is fun, and when a car comes a long side of you and thinks they can beat you, it's so hard to resist. BUT, I do agree with some of you that street racing is bad. So, most of the time, i try not to...but sometimes I just can't help myself. I'm a little scared when I do all the mods I just won't be able to resist.... My next step is to follow some of the advice and find a driving/autocross school.

 

I never street race.Right cannon man?Anyhow,if you don't know how to turn a wrench I would suggest staying away from FI.The only speed you will get from that is how quickly your car will break.First, to even begin having fun the Gs-r needs tires.After that an intake is the biggest bang for the buck.Good luck

 

If you want to go fast all motor with a GSR, I would suggest you to get a Type-R to start with. In the long run, you will save yourself so much money if you started your NA buildup with a Type-R. There are just too many things that need replacing on a GSR in order to match or exceed a Type-R.

 

You are suggesting I get a Type R (which is cool), but you also have a GSR. Why don't you have a Type-R if you think it's pointless to modify a GSR? Besides that I'm loooking forward to taking something that doesn't look all that and making it look great!

 

he may have been sayin' to get b18c5 (ITR) motor(about 4500) - i think, definitely get new tires - if your on the stock michelins (I'm just building up my GSR motor though, he is correct there is a lot that can be replaced or modified)

 

I think we are getting a little carried outta hand here.Get a new motor in a new car?If it is straight line speed you are looking for the gs-r will do just fine all motor or FI(which I am no fan of)It all depends on how far you wanna go and how much down time on your car is acceptable.if you have another car or have other means of trans.then that would give you a lot more leeway ,given your money situation right.IMO I would do just the basics now.Who knows, that may be enough to make you happy.

 

Because there are no Type-R's available in 1995...

In order to get good results going the allmotor route, it takes a lot of money and time. Getting a Type-R would be like a short cut -- you have higher compression, a higher redline and a lighter valvetrain, better breathing head, shorter gearing, etc... all from the factory. You will get more pleasing results with lesser work and money. Going allmotor in a GSR is fine (hey, some people have money to burn). But to do the job right in a GSR, you will have to replace all those components to match or exceed the Type-R. What if you get more aggressive cams? You will need to upgrade the valvetrain, right? And then you will need higher compression to work well with the bigger cams, and then your motor will be asking for a better flowing head...the list goes on, and that is money. Why not sell the GSR and get the Type-R...the $$$ that you lose in the switchover will be even lesser than the money it takes to get all those parts identical or better than the Type-R. I am speaking with experience here. Perhaps you can visit my webpage and see for yourself. I have a B18C1 motor, but none of the parts I have in my GSR is from a GSR or GSR factory specs.

A perfect example will be dropping in TODA Spec B cams in a stock GSR motor. All I would say is "good luck my friend!". That's where I started off BTW However, you are lucky because there are so many wise people to help you out right now. Compare to the time when I got my Spec B's, most of the folks are still scratching their heads when I mention the word "TODA Spec B's".

Here's my setup:
http://www.geocities.com/leunghomepage/IntegraMods.html


[Modified by Tony the Tiger, 9:50 PM 7/18/2001]