Ok, here is the deal. I owe like 4k on the R and it is my only car. I don't want to sell the car because no car payments would be nice and I also don't want to buy a beater.

The car right now has a stock 4.4 FD in it. The bearings in the tranny are going out so I need to replace them.

So here is my question:

A) Keep the R and return it to stock, selling all my parts (B's - not installed, spoon calipers, etc...) and replace the tranny bearings. Then finish paying off the car and enjoy driving a stock R around.

B) Throw the B's in along w/ my old 4.9 FD and have some fun and just finish paying my loan with my usuall payment.

C) Say **** it, sell the R and take the bus.

Yeah I know, its all comes down to what I want to do, but I'm really torn on this. Part of me wants to get this thing going fast again because damn it was a fun ride. However, another part of me wants to get out of this and not have to deal with working on this bucket anymore.

I'm 90% sure i'm keeping the R now, mainly due to the no car payments soon. I've been making a car payment since I was 20 (27 now) and I could really use the money else where.

Thanks for the help guys, and the reason the title says long time R owners, is due to the fact that when I first got my R, I wouldn't have had a second thought in my mind about going with plan B, but after a few years of driving the R around, thoughts and goals tend to change.

 

No car payment would rock

Craig, in all honesty, my car was just as much fun, if not more so, when I took all the goodies out when preparing to sell it. All I had on there was the header, and it was a hoot to drive just like that.

I'm wondering now if I shouldn't have kept it

 

Although i haven't owned my r as long as some people, but i feel i should give my input on this. I dont know how you are doing socially (ie girlfriend/boyfriend) with getting married, or settling down or expecting a kid, or maybe you have one, think about what your priorities are. You could spend the cash with your family and make your child's life better, or you can decide to keep the car stock, and not put money into it anymore. YOu could also, put all your mods on the car and have a fun time yourself, but how happy will you be alone?

Best thing to do is:

Ask yourself where will i be down the road?

 

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I'm 90% sure i'm keeping the R now, mainly due to the no car payments soon. I've been making a car payment since I was 20 (27 now) and I could really use the money else where.
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Doesn't really sound like you need help figuring out what to do....that sounds like a plan right there...

 

ill give u choice D..

d) stop being we-todd-did, work 2-3 jobs if you have to, bust your chops to pay for it, and live happily and faster ever after .. be a man. the R is not just a machine. it's your friend.

 

fug it, sell the bling and drive it stock...

.RJ seems to have fun

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by itr_dc2 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I dont know how you are doing socially (ie girlfriend/boyfriend) with getting married, or settling down or expecting a kid, or maybe you have one, think about what your priorities are. You could spend the cash with your family and make your child's life better, or you can decide to keep the car stock, and not put money into it anymore. YOu could also, put all your mods on the car and have a fun time yourself, but how happy will you be alone?

Best thing to do is:

Ask yourself where will i be down the road?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Got a girlfriend, she'll be sticking around for a while. Don't plan on having kids for a while (3-4 yrs), don't have any now. Already own a house and have a kick *** job which pays me very well, so i'm not hurting for money.

Splat: Thats what i'm sporting now, modded stock intake, jdm oem header and cat (which is shot, nice yellow light on the dash for about a month now). And it's pretty fun to drive, but figure since I've already got the B's and all the stuff for them (springs, gears, PE belt, injectors, etc...) I minus well throw them in.

I just don't know... I'll be ordering parts (bearings and water pump) from len today, so I have some time to think about it.

I also found out that progressive insurance has an option where you can get coverage on after market parts so I won't get screwed if something happens like I did with state farm (lost about 3k in parts.. ******* bastards).

 

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A) Keep the R and return it to stock, selling all my parts (B's - not installed, spoon calipers, etc...) and replace the tranny bearings. Then finish paying off the car and enjoy driving a stock R around.
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Return it to stock. Def sell the calipers & B's. That should cut down on your remaining loan payoff by 1/2. I'd keep the ATS, if I were you. You'll miss that so much that you'll end up selling your R if you don't have them.

I went from I/C/H/E, suspension, seat, steering wheel + etc. to stock. Stock definitely feels slow & soft, but it still drives nice. I miss myseat & suspension though.

 

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Yeah, I miss my 4.9, it was defently the best mod I've done. I really miss my suspension too, its like i'm driving a damn moon buggy now.

 

keep the LS!
sell me the spoonz
I will drive down and install the b's/springs/belt/waterpump.

 

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Yeah, I miss my 4.9, it was defently the best mod I've done. I really miss my suspension too, its like i'm driving a damn moon buggy now.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yeah, stock suspension is nice & soft... but, I miss the lowdowns. those were the ultimate daily driving suspension.

 

I would go back to stock, and enjoy the extra $... My (relatively) stock R is a great daily driver, and still very competitive on the track.

The final drive would be nice, but I like to go on long trips, so that's pretty much out of the question.

I guess the only "mod" I would add if I had the $ was a JDM header/heatshield, and a nice high flow cat. But stock is fine for now...

Nick
(who still owes around 6K on #386)

PS - I hate my stock seats though - they have to go...

 

Keep the R and sell off any un-needed parts that could wipe out most or all of your debt on the caR.

Since you have a black/ non visible R, your one step ahead of the crooks in the world, So keeping it low key is not that hard since you have it looking as plain as could be or did.

And once you clear up the money on the car and the title comes in your hands you will definitely feel a **** load better. I can't wait till the Arrr is paid off and the title resides in a frame on the wall

Once again, my caR is 90% stock and I just love driving it, any where, any time

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bbasso &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Keep the R and sell off any un-needed parts that could wipe out most or all of your debt on the caR.

Since you have a black/ non visible R, your one step ahead of the crooks in the world, So keeping it low key is not that hard since you have it looking as plain as could be or did.

And once you clear up the money on the car and the title comes in your hands you will definitely feel a **** load better. I can't wait till the Arrr is paid off and the title resides in a frame on the wall

Once again, my caR is 90% stock and I just love driving it, any where, any time </TD></TR></TABLE>

90% stock, and 100% STINKY

 

I call SPOON calipers.

Paypal you now or later?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Rguy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I call SPOON calipers.

Paypal you now or later? </TD></TR></TABLE>

Wills got first dibs, then HybridTypeR80.

You're 3rd in line

 

My caR smells like roses, what ya talking about ???

Last night I pulled into the Autozone parking lot kinda quick and the person who was there was smoking a cig and started to caugh really hard... So I said I guess its time for you to stop smoking, his reply was it aint the cigs its your damm car, what kinda gas are you running?

I just started to laugh really hard and said 116 octane Then the guy follwed me in and asked a bunch of questions about the caR... I did tell him the truth later standard 93 octane...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bbasso &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">My caR smells like roses, what ya talking about ???

Last night I pulled into the Autozone parking lot kinda quick and the person who was there was smoking a cig and started to caugh really hard... So I said I guess its time for you to stop smoking, his reply was it aint the cigs its your damm car, what kinda gas are you running?

I just started to laugh really hard and said 116 octane Then the guy follwed me in and asked a bunch of questions about the caR... I did tell him the truth later standard 93 octane...</TD></TR></TABLE>

116 Octane - lmfao - nice...

race kaaa!

 

I've had mine since 99, it will be paid off this November.

I've gone through bouts of "should I sell it?" over the years, but it still has the staying power. I've always owned a daily driver though, so every time I get into my R, it feels like a new car...

I say don't sell it, pay it off and keep it until it falls apart..

 

How much for the ATS? Oh, and how much for the **** VIN cover?

 

Keep ATS, install B's, sell sp00ns.

AssPenny01: thanks for the incitefull post
AssPenny01: wow, spelled that one right on my first try
AssPenny01: gawd i hate this car
cnicastr: insight
cnicastr: you spelled it wrong
AssPenny01: why can't i own a camery
AssPenny01: really? google didn't corrrect me
cnicastr: its insightful you idiot
cnicastr: lol
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cnicastr: camery
cnicastr: camRY
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AssPenny01: i've got something for u
cnicastr: look jooself
cnicastr: lol
AssPenny01: a swift kick in the nuts
AssPenny01: hows that soound?
AssPenny01: *** hat
AssPenny01: i hate u
AssPenny01:
cnicastr: i dont even know what to say to all of this, lolcnicastr: "craiq ******* stinks up the car so bad on road trips"
cnicastr: huhu
AssPenny01: hahaha

 

Everybody talking about going back to stock - but I can't imagine I would enjoy driving my car as much if it was still stock. If everybody wants to go back to stock, why make the mods in the first place?

Flux - who is happy with his modified R and will never go back

 

KEEP IT KEEP IT KEEP IT! Wait until it's paid off and then buy another car. Keep your ITR as a fun car and something that is not so annoying to drive everyday. I did this and I love it!

 

AssPenny01: https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=943063
AssPenny01: will wants the spoon's and want me to install the b's... he is willing to come down to help. maybe a good ol' fasoin so fl burning w/ some car work?
Y2K GeeSeR: so.. how much for the ATS? :-)
AssPenny01: might put the ats back in
AssPenny01: too much fun
Y2K GeeSeR: bah
Y2K GeeSeR: my gs-ARRRRR needs it more :-)
AssPenny01: u know there are 5 bearings in the tranny?
AssPenny01: xxx bux for all 5, not bad
AssPenny01: xxx for water pump... ******* ghey
Y2K GeeSeR: xxx?
Y2K GeeSeR: xxx?
Y2K GeeSeR: from where?
AssPenny01: len
Y2K GeeSeR: I think I got mine for like xxx or something
AssPenny01: type r yo
Y2K GeeSeR: what? that doesn't seem right
Y2K GeeSeR: dude it's the same ******* water pump I think
AssPenny01: gsr is pos
Y2K GeeSeR: same belt
Y2K GeeSeR: same tensioner
Y2K GeeSeR: same a lot of ****
AssPenny01: arr is better
Y2K GeeSeR: lol no
Y2K GeeSeR: i really don't think MSRP on it is over like xxx bucks or something
AssPenny01: [10:45] AssPenny01: u sure xxx on that water pump? seems a little rich
[10:46] AssPenny01: gsr one cheaper? same thing?
[10:46] Len TeaBagger: YEAH, ACURA RAISED THEIR PRICE
AssPenny01: [10:46] Len TeaBagger: GSR SAME PRICE SAME PART NUMBER FOR 200
Y2K GeeSeR: LOL
Y2K GeeSeR: glad I got my **** a few months ago then
AssPenny01: *** hat
Y2K GeeSeR: that's not a price "raise" that's a price "raping"
AssPenny01: u replace it yet?
Y2K GeeSeR: that's ******* twice the price
Y2K GeeSeR: no
Y2K GeeSeR: waiting for 90k
Y2K GeeSeR: which is 7k from now
Y2K GeeSeR: so I can do that, clutch and ATS at the same time lol
AssPenny01: damn i'm going to have a new tranny now
AssPenny01: where u buying the ats ?
Y2K GeeSeR: LOL
Y2K GeeSeR: we'll just pretend to swap yours again, then install your old "4.4" into my car.. :-)
AssPenny01: **** vin cover is 9.95
Y2K GeeSeR: LOL
Y2K GeeSeR: that's a rip off :-(
AssPenny01: custom made yo
Y2K GeeSeR: i'll just make a custom one myself :-)
AssPenny01: i'll trade u for that ice box
Y2K GeeSeR: let me know when you wnat to burn down your place two weeks (at least) in advance y0
AssPenny01: ok, will wants to burn it too
Y2K GeeSeR: so I can take off friday and monday so we can really burn down some bars on sunday :-)

 

cnicastr: AssPenny01: hahaha
AssPenny01: yeah i had gas problems, then i got a gf
AssPenny01: can't help it.. road trips = beef jerky + red bull = sulfur fuel
cnicastr: cnicastr: lol
cnicastr: nice
cnicastr: so now you dont do road trips bc of the gf?
cnicastr: or now beef jerky and red *****?
AssPenny01: no i don't want to knock my gf out so i just hold them in, they go back inside and gather friends
Y2K GeeSeR: lol nice
cnicastr: check his thred
Y2K GeeSeR: posted my aim convo with him too :-)
Y2K GeeSeR: and now this one..
cnicastr: i aint talk to you