Mr_ET's new project car, yes it's still a Honda

[legendboy]

Originally posted by Deetz


Its a friction fit pin that hold the shift linkage to the tranny......its in there real good. It often takes a good mallot, a/c compressor bolt and some authority to get it out

if you use the correct 6 or 8mm (can't quite remember which) punch and a regular steel hammer they usually pop right out.

trying to get the spring pin out with the wrong size/type of punch/hammer is the bitch





Originally posted by Mr_ET
Continued:

you will see something with SRS markings on it and an arrow pointing up,

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_3674-1.jpg



that is called a "cable reel" incase u were wondering :)

and they are incredibly expensive if u ever have to buy a new one

[Mr_ET]

Originally posted by legendboy


if you use the correct 6 or 8mm (can't quite remember which) punch and a regular steel hammer they usually pop right out.

trying to get the spring pin out with the wrong size/type of punch is the bitch






that is called a "cable reel" incase u were wondering :)

and they are incredibly expensive if u ever have to buy a new one

Thankfully that was not needed but it did pop apart when I first pulled the steering wheel off so make sure the wires don't catch and pull the wheel off carefully when you are doing this ;)

I forgot to add I also plan to repaint the valve cover with some wrinkle black paint I have, we'll see how that comes out.

edit: the picture above is not the cable reel, the reel usually goes in front of it on the steering column I don't have any pics of it.

[Mr_ET]

Just picked up some Si brakes for the front, hawk HPS pads and soon some brembo blank rotors.

I will also repaint a few pieces during the holiday break, pics to come!

[Deetz]

Sounds like the car is coming along. I think we'll have some fun next summer ripping around in the civic's :thumbsup:

Mine is parked and waiting for another 4 months or so before she comes back out, possibly with a couple of more goodies

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/deetzcrx/Spring08036.jpg

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

I miss working on my civic....

Pics!!

[Mr_ET]

Deetz I still need a ride with the b20Z this will really influence my decision making for the swap.

[Deetz]

Hell, call me in the spring....i'll throw you the keys

[Mr_ET]

Here are a few progress pics of some painting I'm doing during the holidays

the setup lol
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_3869.jpg

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Wipers are getting semi gloss black, suspension forks are getting flat black rust paint

calipers getting semi gloss caliper paint from duplicolor. Happy New Year everyone!

[Mr_ET]

And so the mods finally begin. As I had mentioned earlier, I am looking at eventually turning this car into a dedicated road race car.

With that in mind I selected a suspension kit that I thought would work well with that goal, make the car rotate better and give me some good adjustability.

Some people may not be familiar with PIC Performance but they have actually been around for a few years, are located in the States, provide an on track warranty and are rebuildable in the US if need be.

A few racers in the SCCA and NASA run their coilovers and the Honda Challenge H1 champion for 2008 actually drove a 99 civic coupe equipped with PIC coilovers.

Here are a few pictures:

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_4018.jpg
That's right 12k front 14k rear :devil:
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_4019.jpg
They came in well packaged
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_4020.jpg
One of the rears specifically made for the EK
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_4022.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_4027.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_4023.jpg
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http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_4026.jpg
And one of the 2 reasons why my build is a bit slow, wouldn't change them for the world
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_4021.jpg

Good night all!

[EFHatch]

very sweet!

Thank god you won't have to get groceries with those on ;)

[HiSpec]

I am starting to get annoyed of the stiffness from my Skunk2 that you helped me installed, but wow... F12 R14?

You might be expecting a call from me around spring time, as that rattle from passenger rear is back. Might need to raise it a bit.

But it is looking good!!

[G-ZUS]

let us know how getting the old ones out is. There bolts on the rear struts holding it to the LCA like to snap:whipped: :poosie: :guns: :(

[Mr_ET]

Originally posted by HiSpec
I am starting to get annoyed of the stiffness from my Skunk2 that you helped me installed, but wow... F12 R14?

You might be expecting a call from me around spring time, as that rattle from passenger rear is back. Might need to raise it a bit.

But it is looking good!!

Yeah and yours are 8k 6k and I thought they felt fairly soft hehe. Give me a call in the spring and we'll look after them. You did get them aligned after right? That can affect the ride quality.

As for the rattle we can check to see if something came loose or you might be right it might need to be raised just a bit as it is fairly low.

As for the bolts they will surely give me some trouble, I tried turning them with my impact a few weeks ago before I got the better compressor and only 1 turned on the driver side one. The other 2 bolts holding the LCA on that side didn't move and the passenger side bolts are all seized...

[HiSpec]

Originally posted by Mr_ET


Yeah and yours are 8k 6k and I thought they felt fairly soft hehe. Give me a call in the spring and we'll look after them. You did get them aligned after right? That can affect the ride quality.

As for the rattle we can check to see if something came loose or you might be right it might need to be raised just a bit as it is fairly low.

As for the bolts they will surely give me some trouble, I tried turning them with my impact a few weeks ago before I got the better compressor and only 1 turned on the driver side one. The other 2 bolts holding the LCA on that side didn't move and the passenger side bolts are all seized...

haha if i remember correctly, they are 10k 8k. But the snow and all the ice probably made the ride more harsh. Yeah I did get them aligned, however the place that I had them aligned said the rear bolt that they needed to loosen is seized so can't align the rear. :(

[Mr_ET]

Originally posted by HiSpec


haha if i remember correctly, they are 10k 8k. But the snow and all the ice probably made the ride more harsh. Yeah I did get them aligned, however the place that I had them aligned said the rear bolt that they needed to loosen is seized so can't align the rear. :(

That's probably the problem there, might be a good idea to get some new lower control arms and new bolts on there at some point.

I have a new compressor now so we might be able to break them loose :)

[Mr_ET]

Finally washed the car this weekend and will post some pics tonight.

I fitted 2 of the 4 rims and tires that came with the car and found 2 issues with them.

One tire has a bubble in the sidewall so it's done and another tire doesn't hold air for more than a couple of days.

That's too bad because I was planning on running these this summer for auto x and track days.

The rims are fairly heavy, 16 inch and the 2 good tires are Kumho 711's that aren't sold in 205/45/R16 anymore.

Since my budget won't allow me new rims and tires at this time, here are my options:

1 buy 4 Falken Azenis RT 615's in 195/60/R14 and throw them on my steel rims.

2 buy some new 16's for about $200 ish more and run them on the rims.

I could get some RT 615's 215/45/R16's but they are pretty wide and would probably rub
I could get some Kumho XS' but they are also 215/45/R16's and run as wide as the falkens so would rub.
Finally, I could get the Hankook RS-2 either in 195/60/R14 or 205/45/R16.

So what do you guys think I should do? I think either option isn't the best, 16's are heavy and too bug and 14's will probably look ghetto.

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

I can't wait to try my RT 615s in the summer... I would say buy my Rotas, but your budget it 1/5 of what I'm asking :rofl:

My vote is on the 2x RT 615's 215/45/R16

[Mr_ET]

Originally posted by LilDrunkenSmurf
I can't wait to try my RT 615s in the summer... I would say buy my Rotas, but your budget it 1/5 of what I'm asking :rofl:

My vote is on the 2x RT 615's 215/45/R16

If I change tires I will do all 4 as the grip would be totally different from the current 711's to the RT 615's.

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

Well then 4xRT-615's!!

[Mr_ET]

I'm installing the suspension next weekend so I will see what sort of room I have to play with but I am just worried they will rub since the RT 615 usually runs pretty wide.

Falken says 7 inch wide rims are the minimum for that tire size...

Anyone on here have any hookups for Falkens?

[cavalieracing]

And one of the 2 reasons why my build is a bit slow, wouldn't change them for the world
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_4021.jpg

Good night all! [/B]

No wonder your build is a bit slow, there is a small troll stealing your coilover. God knows what else it has been taking.

[Mr_ET]

pics of washed car for silviak91:poosie:

Here is a combination of 2 16's 1 13 and 1 14 inch wheel lol. Just threw these on to make it roll since it's been in the garage since October and currently has no front brake calipers on it.

Should be fixed for next weekend!

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_4058.jpg
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Let's just say it could use a clay bar and a paint job would really not hurt but it has no rust and since I'm going racing even if I come in contact with something it won't bother me as much as if I had brand new paint on it.

[GQBalla]

lookin good!!

looks like my project hehe

[chkolny541]

:thumbsup:

[Mr_ET]

Found out yesterday that my neighbour has a black bumper from an EK that would fit on my car on the side of his house. You can actually see it in that last pic lol.

I will try to see if he'd be willing to just give it to me since it's been there for some time. Not the right color but that would fix the fitment issue and the big crack on the right hand side.

[Mr_ET]

Finally got some time to install some parts.

Installed the PIC Select 12k 14k full coilovers

The front brakes are now SI/SIR assemblies that are bigger than the DX units. For the brakes I did the following:

brembo blank front rotors
hawk hps pads
repainted front calipers
New washers for the brake lines
SI/SIR brake booster
SI/SIR 15/16 brake master cylinder

Also installed some Skunk 2 rear lower control arms color is hard annodized.

Also changed all bolts for the rear LCA's, got some steering column cover bolts and a couple caliper bolts that were missing when I picked up the assemblies used.

As you will see the driver side rear LCA is not on yet as the stock one is still held by a broken bolt. A sawzall should fix that pretty soon :)

On to the pics:

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_4062.jpg
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And the pass side rear LCA that doesn't want to come off
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_4067.jpg

[HiSpec]

I hope you found a way to cut out those damn LCA bolts... because i'll be bugging you to do the same for me as I am planning to replace all the rear LCA bolts and possibly the rear LCA as well.:D

[Mr_ET]

Originally posted by HiSpec
I hope you found a way to cut out those damn LCA bolts... because i'll be bugging you to do the same for me as I am planning to replace all the rear LCA bolts and possibly the rear LCA as well.:D

Found a way to cut them yes but not to save the rear lca's so start saving for some fresh ones :P

I will be finishing tonight since I finally got the sawzall charged and I will be cutting through that last bolt on both sides of the bushing to get the arm off.

[Joe-G]

Man, those bolts get pretty expensive!
Nice job though!

[Mr_ET]

Yes they are! I would rather pay that amount than have one fail because I reused it or some inferior hardware broke while on the track though.

The arm is off as of last night but I still have a piece of bolt stuck into the welded nut and I currently have a broken extractor bit in there...

Tomorrow night that bolt will be my b*tch:burnout:

[Mr_ET]

Guess I should update this!

Ended up drilling throught the last bolt that was stuck but it never came out even with 2 different size extractor bits. Both ended up breaking.

I ultimatly removed the welded nut after cutting the arm off on both sides of the bushing with a sawzall.

Should have pics of that fully installed and some pics of some new Ikon wheels I picked up REALLY cheap since I sold the 16's.

They are not RPF1's but the budget did not allow for those this season.

Next on the list is finish bleeding the brakes (a little bleed screw doesn't work properly on the drums so I have a new one on the way)

Then I start shopping for some tires, better brake fluid and new drums/shoes for the rear (will do discs later on)

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

Originally posted by Mr_ET
Guess I should update this!

Ended up drilling throught the last bolt that was stuck but it never came out even with 2 different size extractor bits. Both ended up breaking.

I ultimatly removed the welded nut after cutting the arm off on both sides of the bushing with a sawzall.

Should have pics of that fully installed and some pics of some new Ikon wheels I picked up REALLY cheap since I sold the 16's.

They are not RPF1's but the budget did not allow for those this season.

Next on the list is finish bleeding the brakes (a little bleed screw doesn't work properly on the drums so I have a new one on the way)

Then I start shopping for some tires, better brake fluid and new drums/shoes for the rear (will do discs later on)

Take the disc setup out of my hatch maybe? Looking good with the updates. I can't wait to see this thing out on the track

[dj_honda]

i have my discs off my si i could sell you. you would need the e brake lines and i would do ES hyperflex trailing arm bushings....the rotors/pads are in good shape too.

[Mr_ET]

I'd love to do that guys but I am sure I'd end up spending quite a bit more than just doing the pads and drums. You can both pm me your price if you want and I can see what I can do but I need to start saving to actually have enough to enter the car in some events!

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

Help me with the big jobs in stripping the rest of it down (engine/tranny kinda stuff) and you can have it for free.

Just has to wait until I move it out to Langdon.

[Mr_ET]

just pm me when you get to that and I am sure we can work something out :)

[RotaryPower]

Originally posted by Mr_ET
I forgot to add I also plan to repaint the valve cover with some wrinkle black paint I have, we'll see how that comes out.
I would like to see how this turns out... if it isn't too bad I'd like to know the steps taken so I could do my valve cover as well:thumbsup:

[Mr_ET]

yeah I guess I need to do that too, with how busy work is and having 2 kids I don't have the time I wish I did to work on this.

Will hopefully take it out for a drive for the first time since October tomorrow to see how the new suspension feels.

[Mr_ET]

New suspension feels great but the rears are making the trunk lid shake when I take a bump, I think I need new seals back there.

The brakes are being a pain and won't bleed properly so I have not been able to try the car out very much yet.

I will see if I can fix that tomorrow.

Here are a couple pics of some stuff I picked up recently.

Sold the 16's so picked up some brand new 15's for cheap from EFHatch! Not RPF1's yet but they will do for this season.

15X6.5 4X100 Ikon Apex
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_4184.jpg

This will come in handy this summer at auto x and track days since the EK seats are horrible for lateral support and my budget won't allow racing seats right now.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_4183.jpg

Have a good night all!

[Al.Peffers]

Originally posted by Mr_ET
This will come in handy this summer at auto x and track days since the EK seats are horrible for lateral support and my budget won't allow racing seats right now.
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_4183.jpg


I think i see how this works... but i think i'll hafta see how it works/feels, as i may be interested in one ;)

[Mr_ET]

I'm sure we'll see each other at the track sometime this summer, you'll be more than welcome to try it out in my car.

[Mr_ET]

Could one of you guys tell me where a good alignement place would be in town.

Keep in mind my car is lowered about 2 - 2.5 inches and I would like to deal with someone who has racing experience and can recommend alignement specs based on how I would like the car to behave.

[Revhard]

Could have swore I saw this on saturday morning driving beside me on northbound McLeod trail in my Nissan, I waved but no response...
Looked clean, maybe it wasn't you though, who knows.

[Mr_ET]

I was on Mcloed Saturday morning going to Honda West. First time it's been out of the garage for more than a run around the block lol.

Might have been me but didn't see you Chris sorry!

Just had steelies with winters on them. I guess it looked clean compared to other dirty cars on the road:P

That doesn't answer my alignement question though;)

[Revhard]

T&T Honda did a great job on my rsx!:thumbsup:
I gave them the specs I wanted, they obliged happily.
They were careful and courteous.
I would not trust anybody local to figure out the specs for you. Do the research or just be happy with mfg specs.

[Mr_ET]

Did you have trouble getting your car on their rack since it's lowered?

[7thgenvic]

who else has flat level alignment machines in calgary?

[Mr_ET]

maybe that's the question I should have asked first!

[Revhard]

Car went on no problem.

[eur0]

Great project, I'm glad to see its coming along.

[Mr_ET]

thx guys, more to come in the next few weeks here

[Mr_ET]

Here are a few more things I did recently:

swapped the DX cluster with no tach for an Si one with a tach plug and play :)

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_4234.jpg
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Also picked up some hub centric rings and some cheap tuner lugs and this is what one of the wheels looks like mounted
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_4248.jpg

Now I am in the process of looking at the tie rods and steering rack since there is a dead zone that I want to fix.

Bought the OEM outer tie rod end for the driver side as it had some side to side play
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_4247.jpg
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Turns out the outer tie rod end is fine but the inner tie rod on that side is completely done and that is where the play is coming from. I will swap parts and will be installing this in a little while.

Also started the wrinkle paint process on the valve cover. Only took a pic of it once done. It didn't wrinkle as much as I wanted even after 4 coats. I even reinstalled it as it was drying and let the car idle for an hour to see if it would cook the paint a bit and wrinkle but nothing more.

The engine bay will be getting cleaned up as soon as it starts getting a bit warmer and I can wash it.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_4252.jpg

Still need to polish the Honda letters back to metal and yanking out the complete a/c system in a couple of weeks, please let me know if you'd be interested in buying it, it will be for sale.

Have a good weekend all!

[projekz]

Let me know when you need an alignment!

[Mr_ET]

will do thx man!

[prudzzz]

you are suppose to heat your oven up to 375ºF and put the valve cover in for a few minutes. THat would make it bubble like crazy. If you want, i can show you what it looks like when done that way. It is identical to OEM quality.

[Mr_ET]

I would have done that but my wife didn't want something oily and the new smell of paint in the oven lol

[Mr_ET]

Spent about 10 mins in the garage polishing the Honda letters on the valve cover and cleaned up the timing cover and intake tube.

Engine bay really needs a cleanup.

If anyone reads this and you have some used 205/50R15 race tires for sale please let me know.

Have a good night all!

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[prudzzz]

Originally posted by Mr_ET
I would have done that but my wife didn't want something oily and the new smell of paint in the oven lol

Rofl, yah i can see that.

[Al.Peffers]

Helpin out a fellow racer, http://forums.beyond.ca/st/252981/fs-205-50-15-avon-tech-ra-race-compound-tires-on-15quot-enkei-rp01/ he sold the rims, but rubbers still there.

don't think it was posted here, but on sasc and cscc's forums Jay posted the hoosier group buy, might not have placed the order as of yet...

[Mr_ET]

I looked at the Hoosier group but but at about $250 a tire it's fairly expensive and I'd also like to get a set of Kumho XS for regular driving and possibly local auto x events.

pm'ed Wiskas about those Avon's thx Al!

[Mr_ET]

Well finally picked up some tires. As usual Bob at Urban Expressions came up huge and got me some much better tires than I thought I could afford.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_4446.jpg
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That's right people 60 threadwear lol
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[EFHatch]

OMG, better than any XS's that I've seen :)

i think the term is "hooked up"

[Mr_ET]

You've never seen an XS in person lol but yes these would be better.

Now let's see how long they last on track;)

[ls/vtec-crx]

Those tires are awesome! I used those for drag tires back in the day and broke mutiple trannies! LOL What's the treadwear on those again? 200 or less?:bigpimp:

[tirebob]

Originally posted by ls/vtec-crx
Those tires are awesome! I used those for drag tires back in the day and broke mutiple trannies! LOL What's the treadwear on those again? 200 or less?:bigpimp: Treadwear rating is "60"... :bigpimp:

[EFHatch]

60 treadwear...

200 is for pussies, for example, me :)

[Mr_ET]

Did a bit of work on the car this weekend. Previously I had removed the whole back half of the car's interior.

Today EFHatch and I removed the carpeting, the rear pannels connecting to the headliner, the center console and some of the firewall sound deadening on the passenger sider.

Also removed the A/C from the engine bay but the core is still in place under the dash for now.

We also installed the A032R's and took it for a drive and it is scary grippy. It had more grip than we could legally or had the balls to test out for now.

Racing season starts in a month:clap:

few pics of today:

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Still need to finalize the ride height setting, get it aligned, change the windshield, apply all the decals I've collected lol, wash it and do a quick tune up and she should be good to go!

[Joe-G]

Is the engine staying stock?

[Mr_ET]

for this season yes.

It stock trim the 106hp engine sucks but this one seems to be in good shape, has an intake and exhaust and with 200lbs less to cary and no A/C it's actually pretty peppy.

Next year it's getting a B series.

[ekguy]

Looking good. Those tires look nuts.

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

This thing keeps getting better and better.. Now that the weather is a little warmer, and the car is out at my dad's place, I think I might be ready to start pulling parts of MR_ET.. Just if your still interested.

[Mr_ET]

If there's still that rear disk swap involved we should be able to work something out man pm me with more info.

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

Check PM.

[eur0]

I may have missed this on another page but what will you be racing in?

[Mr_ET]

Solosprint series that will take place at Racecity and Stratotech park this summer.

[Mr_ET]

Quick update removed all airbag equipment including wiring, computer and replaced the complete passenger side airbag by an OEM block off plate.

The airbag on the driver side is still part of the current steering wheel so it stays for now.

That stuff is heavy!

Also applied a few stickers a few weeks ago and should have a more complete decal package in the next couple weeks.

Etienne
#47 1997 Civic Coupe //Group ??//

[Deetz]

Looks like its coming along really well Etienne! I think i`ll come out for a couple of events with you, should be good times.
I copied you and recently picked up a 2 door coupe....we`ll have to hook up soon :thumbsup:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y282/deetzcrx/2010b4l_20.jpg

[Mr_ET]

ah that's why you have all this SIR stuff for sale :P

I'll be looking for a Recaro SRD seat with EK brackets in the next month or so since my stock seat cannot hold me in anymore with this suspension and the R compounds. Let me know if you come across some that have no rips or burns but they don't need to be perfect.

[Mr_ET]

Update:

bought a few more parts to get the car ready for it's first track outing which is coming up on the 20th.

Got it aligned on Thursday thx to Projekz for the hookup there.

Should have my numbers and a few more decals in the next week and a half.

On to the parts:

Oil and filter for an oil change, motor has 250 000kms on it and it's a d16y7 so the regular stuff will be perfect!
Brembo replacement drums for the rear, decided to push the rear disc swap out to a bit later
NGK G power spark plugs to freshen that up a bit
Wilwood 570 racing brake fluid

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_4913.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_4914.jpg
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pic of the car with the rims and r comps
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_4916.jpg

mmm meaty:)
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_4917.jpg

Also removed all airbags and installed a block off plate on the passenger side
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_4918.jpg
Removed the y7 exhaust manifold and replaced it with a 00 y8 one for slightly better flow. Also had a second o2 bung welded to it so I could run both o2 sensors, no CELs :)

bay starting to look a little bit better
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_4919.jpg

couple pics without the good wheels and at the wrong ride height but they show some of the decals on the car
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_4714.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_4719.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_4718.jpg

[Deetz]

Lookin good, i can't wait to see how that thing handles the corners on the track :thumbsup:

[Sugarphreak]

Look'n good, car is really coming along!

[superboss]

:clap: :clap: :clap: good job

[Mr_ET]

thx guys should have better pics of the car soon!

[n1zm0]

i didnt see if you were doing brake lines as well but SS lines were night and day with the stock system on my S13 and current S14 ,especially if you're doing track and you bought your high temp brake fluid its a no brainer to get some (unless $$ is an issue), when those oem rubbers heat up, they'll start to expand bla bla you probably know the rest, the middle pedal doesnt work as good as when you started the race lol. even just changing the fronts makes a huge difference.

if you already did SS lines then nvm me. looks good! hope you have fun in it this summer!

[Mr_ET]

Those are not done yet I want to see how the brakes feel at the school and if I find this is an issue I will make those adjustements.

[RotaryPower]

build is coming along very nicely!
where did you pick up that air bag block off plate?

[Mr_ET]

Got it from another Beyond member:thumbsup:

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

I installed SS lines. Night and day man. Highly recommended.

Looking good. I'm really starting to miss my baby because of this car.

[Mr_ET]

yeah it's just too bad you're driving around in an STI now:poosie:

[Fred]

Where did you pick up the Brembo replacement drums? Is it worth the upgrade instead of the headache of doing a disk converstion?

What pads did you put up front?

[projekz]

Those tires are so soft!!! I can't believe it's not BUTTER :rofl:

[Mr_ET]

Originally posted by Fred
Where did you pick up the Brembo replacement drums? Is it worth the upgrade instead of the headache of doing a disk converstion?

What pads did you put up front?

EFHatch can get you the same ones at Honda West he works in parts there:thumbsup:

Pads up front are Hawk HPS but will probably get upgraded to HP+ ones fairly soon.

considering there is no weight in the back of my car and the rear drums do 15% of the overall braking drums are fine and are lighter than the disk assemblies.

Once I make more power and end up with bigger brakes up front then I will look at upgrading those.

[Mr_ET]

Final decal package went on last night, worked on it from 7:30 to 11:30 pm installing those.

Normally would not take that long but a few of them were multilayer ones so we needed to be careful and measure everything so it all lined up.

I think it came out pretty good. Should have pics tonight if the weather cooperates.

[EFHatch]

I'm waiting rather patiently :)

looking forward to the sponsor decals ;)

[Mr_ET]

Here come the pics.

I have a few from last night still missing one very important decal;)

The rest are from today close range in the garage, if the weather can get better I will take some in the driveway later this week with some daylight.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_4984.jpg
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http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_4995.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_4996.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_4999.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_5001.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_5002.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_5004.jpg
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Mr_ET1979/IMG_5005.jpg

Hope you guys like it, I am now the ricer in chief in the SW :P

[Ukyo8]

So many decals! lol

[beyond_ban]

If you dont mind me asking, why so many decals?

[Mr_ET]

cause it's a race car and race cars need too many decals to cover all the imperfections racing leaves behind lol

[EFHatch]

Great looking race car!

I think the decals look great, makes it basically a devoted track car now, congrats ET!

I need to start working on my torque wrench skills :P

[xDiMSuMx]

Weird.... there's a floating hoodie in the 4th pic!


oh wait, that's divahn haha