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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 05:54 PM
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Exterior:
Removed I-vtec decals
magnetic numbers and club logos (not pictured)



Footwork:
16" Steel Gray Slipstreams
215/45 Azenis Sports
JIC FLT-A2 coilovers 8kg-f/10kg-r
22mm CTR Rear Anti-Roll bar
2" drop



Power:
Hondata-modded airbox
Custom intake scoop
2.25" crush-bent midpipe



2004 plans:
Hondata ECU flash
Carbotech Bobcat Brake pads
Lightweight battery
30 autocross events

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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 06:02 PM
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Lookin good
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 06:23 PM
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Looks good, all you need is a CTR wing, also, remove the mudflaps it will do wonders for that car
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 06:27 PM
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If I take the mudflaps off, those fat Azenis throw crap up off the road all over the sides! I need some Vibe fenders! LOL
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 06:43 PM
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mean n clean
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 07:21 PM
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Diggin the Slips, keep up the good work.."To be JDM or not to be?"

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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 07:28 PM
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It is very nice. Now my car is almost the same...
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 08:47 PM
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Add a DC 4-2 header to that wish list. Makes a nice difference in terms of Torque IMO. Also, consider a RSX front swaybar to keep wheelspin down.

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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 09:12 PM
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Do you rub at all with that tire/wheel combo?
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 09:13 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Do you rub at all with that tire/wheel combo?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Not at all... its a little bit smaller diameter than stock, actually.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Add a DC 4-2 header to that wish list. Makes a nice difference in terms of Torque IMO. Also, consider a RSX front swaybar to keep wheelspin down.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Both sound good to me! I like torque!
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 09:22 PM
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Torque? What's that?

hehe


Gonna be a fun season......

See you at A&M bud,

K (autocrossing his 2000 Si in STS this season againt David)
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 03:53 AM
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I took my mudflaps off for this reason. I'd never be able to clean that part of the paint, or even wax it




mudflaps are good, they keep the kar clean..

Mine have worn out, seriously, on track they "flap out" like dog ears or like air brakes on Kitt from Night Rider. he,he


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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 03:57 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B18CXr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">like air brakes on Kitt from Night Rider. he,he</TD></TR></TABLE>

I think you EP3 is more like KAR, Your EP3 would tear KIT up....except for the turbo/jump button

"Holly screaming EP-bus Michael"
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 04:59 AM
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Love the way your EP3 looks.. mudflaps and all
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 07:02 AM
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I did go without the mudguards for the first month, and I was miserable without them. My car had a constant sray of brake dust going up the side and all over the door, I could only keep it clean for a day or two... now its more like a week or two.

I might have the paint issue licked as well. I have some double-thick automotive vynil that looks like the exact silver of my EP. I have been using it for the background of my club stickers on magnetic sheets. I'll put some of this vynil down on the contact points and it should protect the paint from the rubbing. I'll post pics when its done.
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 11:10 AM
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Yeah, the brake dust will absolutely own you, and the Azenis fling crud up like a bulldozer...(well not exactly, but lots of stuff)

I have no problem with the way the mudguards look, they kinda fill it out some, so I wouldnt worry about how the paint under them looks any more than the paint under the carpet inside the trunk, but rust is rust, and in 10 yrs it could be real issue.

The vinyl is just like the stuff the EP3Decals guy uses (http://ep3decals.blogspot.com/). Its very thick and super-strong, and made for automotive applications... they call it "High Performance" vinyl.

Im surprised he hasn't found this silver color yet for the decals he makes. I got mine at the Fast-Signs store, they sell if off the roll by the linear foot.
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 11:20 AM
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I love it, looks really nice. Looks a lot like mine, but a little lower, and a different color EP3 w/ different color slipstreams
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 12:56 PM
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lookin good dawg
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 01:59 PM
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sweet setup
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 09:11 PM
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No problem. and Thanks

I dont have more good pics yet, but there will be more taken as the season goes by.
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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 06:10 AM
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keep the mudguards, they look good
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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 09:26 AM
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I LOVE they slipstreams. Not a very common choice, I mostly see black. Those go well with white Big props
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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 09:49 AM
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Good luck with it.... Keep us all posted on the little tinkering along the way.
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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 09:50 AM
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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 09:58 PM
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hey, that car looks familiar! :D
nice ride man
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