Subie lover buys a honda?? J's racing/ITR content

[Guglianoh]

After a 5 year love a fair with Subaru i figured it was time to get back into a honda..... Okay the truth was i need cash to buy tools, the dam thing was so expensive to insure and gas was starting to kill me.

First Subaru 94 WRX

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Most recent Subaru

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Check My new hair cut... i mean Honda

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Best part!

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Exterior

JDM integra badge
JDM front badge
JDM rear badge
JDM Type R wing
JDM Hid Type R Headlights
OEM foglights
Full A-Spec lip kit

Interior

JDM shift boot assembly
JDM Integra door sills
JDM red Recaro door inserts
JDM Type R shift knob
JDM Type R e-brake handle
short shifter
Mugen e-brake cover
Kenwood deck

Engine

Hondata Kpro
Hondata Intake manifold gasket
JDM Type R valve cover
JDM Type R spark plug cover
JDM dip stick
Jackson Racing Supercharger 5 psi
550cc RC Injectors
DC Sport Ti strut bar
ARC rad cap
ARC oil cap
ACT Stage 2 clutch
DC race headers
Customer cold air intake
stock exhaust (this thing is super quiet makes it such a sleeper)

Suspension

Progress rear sway bar adjustable and lower tie bar
Buddy Club coilovers
Rear skunk2 Lower control arms
T1R rear camber kit
Hawk hps pads

[Guglianoh]

Like my previous builds i like be different (Goofy 18x10 white rotas on a subaru as my co-workers would say) why should this project be any different? lol i started off by picking up a replica spoon rear diffuser off a local member

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Test fitment

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No idea how im going to make this work but ill be praying to baby jesus for a solution.

Next i picked up a set of ITR Brembos

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sent them off for a little "beautification"

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i also picked up a spare valve cover and had it spruced up

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The previous owner had a stock exhaust but im way too ricer for that, J's racing Dolphin 60RS

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for all you haters

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i also figured i had too much cash laying around so i placed an order for this

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[Guglianoh]

Since i ball wayyyy too hard authentic wheels were way out of the question, replica FTW! i ordered a set of 17x9 Varrstoen's should be in near the end of the month

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After owning 2 Subaru's i just couldn't go... to the point where im putting Subaru parts on my Honda, 06-07 STI V-limited lip and sadly this is not the only Subaru part to molest this Honda

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should look like

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Im currently in search of a re-seal kit for my ITR brembos as a couple dust boots were torn upon shipment, if anyone knows where i can get a set please let me know

im also in search of a ITR head as my co-workers will not let me into thier "Dirty Idle" club unless i cam the shit out of her lol.

im also looking into getting some seats, i dont mind the stock type S leather seats there actually great but if i ever want an illmotion feature aftermarket everything is in order. im really diggin the Bride Zeta III's right now

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anyways i got some more parts sheduled to arrive next week so stay tuned! cheers

[97luder]

lookin good dude the brembos are looking way better then when i seen them

hope to see it out this summer

[Guglianoh]

Originally posted by 97luder
lookin good dude the brembos are looking way better then when i seen them

hope to see it out this summer

Josh right?, yeah man they turned out awesome!

[Redlined_8000]

Nice supercharger how does it feel on the K?

[Guglianoh]

Originally posted by Redlined_8000
Nice supercharger how does it feel on the K?

Feels pretty greasy, lol to be honest I have no idea I've never driven a stock one and my last STI had a GT3076 in it so compared to this it's pretty slow... I have taken people who have or driven RSX's and they are pretty impressed with the power that being said it torque steers like a mofo! Especially going from an AWD turbo to this I'm not used to driving it at all... I'm used to 5k launches with minimal tire slip this thing is impossible to launch. However it's sooooooo fun to drive and I love Vtec especially with the Kpro it kicks in much quicker, I don't miss the Subaru understeer or ugly Subaru interior.

And for anyone that's curious I had the powder coating at Calgary Powder coating and I don't mean to sound like a dick but please don't PM about how much it costs, this was a custom color so I had order a bunch just go in or call they will be more than welcome to help u out. Cheers

[eclipse.soul]

I was wondering when you'd make a thread on Beyond lol.

[Redlyne_jr]

looks great gugliano.. ;) excited to see what comes next :poosie:

[97luder]

sure is

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Damn gonna be awesome!

[gt2871r]

Why the huge downgrade?

[georgemagana]

Originally posted by gt2871r
Why the huge downgrade?

I like those acuras but why??why would you downgrade like that ?
Don't get me wrong, it's a great build but yea that torque steer makes
all that money on parts useless imo. And what's up with all Honda owners and type r??? oh and jdm shit I just dont get it!

[Guglianoh]

Originally posted by gt2871r
Why the huge downgrade?

Lol how?

[Guglianoh]

Originally posted by georgemagana


I like those acuras but why??why would you downgrade like that ?
Don't get me wrong, it's a great build but yea that torque steer makes
all that money on parts useless imo. And what's up with all Honda owners and type r??? oh and jdm shit I just dont get it!

Haha grow up I'll take Vtec over spun bearings, head gasket nightmares and random ring land failure anyday, but honestly ur calling this a "down grade" but Subaru can't even make a oil pick tube that lasts that's real quality right there

Haters gon hate

[georgemagana]

Originally posted by Guglianoh


Haha grow up I'll take Vtec over spun bearings, head gasket nightmares and random ring land failure anyday, but honestly ur calling this a "down grade" but Subaru can't even make a oil pick tube that lasts that's real quality right there

Haters gon hate

Not a hater bro take it easy! To me going from awd to fwd is a downgrade for sure. The rsx is nice don't get me wrong but I wouldn't mod a fwd period. Why didn't you go for rwd or even an evo?

[Guglianoh]

Originally posted by georgemagana


Not a hater bro take it easy! To me going from awd to fwd is a downgrade for sure. The rsx is nice don't get me wrong but I wouldn't mod a fwd period. Why didn't you go for rwd or even an evo?

Because the world doesn't revolve around transfer cases and rear diffs

[Sorath]

Hardly a downgrade. Boosted/SC Hondas ftw.

If anyone has owned a Subaru they would know that they suck

[88CRX]

Beyond 5 years ago.... Hondas are awesome! Vtack waaaaaa!

Beyond today.... Fuck Honda's. Lol


Looking good man. Hondas with quality parts :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Redlined_8000]

I still think that supercharged K is sweet! Do you have a dyno chart or estimated HP numbers? Also is your Vtakkk set for 3200rpm?

[Guglianoh]

Originally posted by Sorath
Hardly a downgrade. Boosted/SC Hondas ftw.

If anyone has owned a Subaru they would know that they suck

No they don't suck they are what they are I'll no doubt own one again just not right now. Thanks for the comments guys whale penis, battery relocate and carbon to come stay tuned

[Modelexis]

One idea for the rear diffuser might be to trim off the lower part of your rear bumper a few inches so that you can snug it up where it's not going to drag around town.

[Guglianoh]

Originally posted by Modelexis
One idea for the rear diffuser might be to trim off the lower part of your rear bumper a few inches so that you can snug it up where it's not going to drag around town.

i removed the rear lip to minimize bumper trimming but that does sound like a good idea... im still looking for a shop that might be able to help me out, i try to be a DIYer but this seems to be over my head.

[88CRX]

Paul at Garage Box did a couple Spoon diffusers on EK and FG Civics

[Guglianoh]

wicked i was actually gonna check them out this weekend and have a chat with them, thanks

[Guglianoh]

Oh yeah if anyone is intrested in trading me for my JDM red door cards give me a PM i want to wrap my door inserts with some custom fabric but someone would probably murder me if i wrapped these ones lol ill also be selling my A spec rear lip (in white) and the ITR valve cover once my new one is installed so if you guys are intrested in parts keep an eye open for my FS thread ill post a link once i get some more items gathered.

[Accord_tunerx]

you lucky SOB! lol i wanted a rsx type s LOL but with SC that sick!!! lol

[Sorath]

Originally posted by Guglianoh


No they don't suck they are what they are I'll no doubt own one again just not right now. Thanks for the comments guys whale penis, battery relocate and carbon to come stay tuned

Clearly you're one of the lucky ones that had a little less problems with your Subaru than most of the people in the community :p

[Aleks]

Originally posted by 88CRX
Beyond 5 years ago.... Hondas are awesome! Vtack waaaaaa!

Beyond today.... Fuck Honda's. Lol


Looking good man. Hondas with quality parts :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Older Hondas are awsome. I wish this was early 2000s. I'd buy a new ITR FWD over pretty much any AWD or RWD car under 40k.

[Guglianoh]

Originally posted by Sorath


Clearly you're one of the lucky ones that had a little less problems with your Subaru than most of the people in the community :p

No I've had my fair share of issues (head gasket on early GC8, spun bearing on my 05 STI) but I still love them, they are good at what they do and "fairly" reliable.... I use that word lightly

I totally agree with u Aleks

[4doorj]

Very nice car!

[403civic]

Nice to see my Diffuser going to good use.

Can't wait to see this thing done.

[Skyline_Addict]

nice mods.

[zipdoa]

Originally posted by Guglianoh


I don't miss the Subaru understeer or ugly Subaru interior.


Your RSX looks really nice. I'm sure you'll enjoy it a lot!

I was a little confused by this comment though. Isn't the FWD RSX going to understeer more than your AWD Subaru?

And are these the two interiors that we're talking about, or did I make a mistake?

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[Guglianoh]

Originally posted by zipdoa

I was a little confused by this comment though. Isn't the FWD RSX going to understeer more than your AWD Subaru?


Touche

[Chester]

Looks good! How did you manage to find a unmolested Type S? All the ones I've found look like they've been beat to shit.

[triplep]

Nice build!

Just out a curiosity, do you think it is wise to have the vtec engage at a lower RPM then from when it was from the factory? I heard people having problems, but that could just be on the j-series engines..

And do you get wheel hop? You should drop a J in there, it looks like thats the new trend....

[Guglianoh]

Yes she does hop quite a bit in the lower gears, people have been tuning Vtec for years obviously it effects reliability but so do most modifications

J swap?? No Ty that seems like such a head ache to me

[K3RMiTdot]

WOww nicee!!

[Guglianoh]

Maintinance day today, put the car up on all fours to get a good inspection on the whole vehicle (you only really get to see the engine when u purchase a car).

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im very happy with my purchase now, its very clean! only real issue i have with the car right now is the location of the oil filter. When go to pull it off if the engine is hot youll burn your hand on either the exhaust manifold or ur supporting hand from the hot valve cover.... and when you pull it off oil pisses all over the axle and control arm why honda :banghead: ill be looking into a relocate kit but for now ill just have to wash the car every time i change oil... which i dont mind at all :love: i cant wait to polish her

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[n1zm0]

Originally posted by Guglianoh


im very happy with my purchase now, its very clean! only real issue i have with the car right now is the location of the oil filter. When go to pull it off if the engine is hot youll burn your hand on either the exhaust manifold or ur supporting hand from the hot valve cover.... and when you pull it off oil pisses all over the axle and control arm why honda :banghead:

i still have a burn mark/scar from doing this on my right wrist left side when i worked dealership, there is actually a magnetic pan for RSX/TSX that holds onto the oilpan and it will flow down nicely, or you just cut a VTM or coolant bottle in half and it fits perfectly there.

or wait a bit before you do the oil change lol

edit: this thing:

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[Guglianoh]

Sweet great idea, still gets the axle tho which I don't like

[zachattack54]

Every Honda that I have ever changed oil on its the same old story with the oil filter. The only real way to get around it is ,as you said getting an oil filter relocation kit, which would be TITS BTW!

Keep up the good work, Im loving the ricer goodness.

[88CRX]

Yup, the oil filter is in the worst fucking possible location on the RSX or EP3. Definitely needs to be completely cooled down as your arm will be all over the header or valve cover. Filter relocation kit would be nice but the whole reliability issue of those kits kind of scares me.

[heavyD]

Originally posted by Guglianoh


No I've had my fair share of issues (head gasket on early GC8, spun bearing on my 05 STI) but I still love them, they are good at what they do and "fairly" reliable.... I use that word lightly

I totally agree with u Aleks

And this is the problems with Subaru and the cult following that has developed. Almost every longtime Subaru WRX/STI owner goes through an engine rebuild or two and they all still maintain it's a reliable car. Having possibly the most fragile engines in the entire industry does not make a reliable car despite the awesomeness of AWD.

[Guglianoh]

i totally agree with you but idk i still get a kick out of driving it every time

[Guglianoh]

Originally posted by 88CRX
Filter relocation kit would be nice but the whole reliability issue of those kits kind of scares me.

what kind of issues are you worried about? oil line kinking/metling are the only ones i can think of

[Guglianoh]

small up date got my whale penis :poosie:

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some more carbon kevlar

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new Battery

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[Guglianoh]

I have some very sad news... this friday night i was following a friend to his house when i swerved to dodge a pot hole in the road, someone else was in the right lane i swerved to dodge his vehicle lost control along with my conciousness.... i woke up 10 minutes later in my friends car where after he dragged my unconcious body into his vehicle... all i can say is thank god im still here and my friend for staying calm under such extreme conditions. i suffered a mild concission, recieved 8 stitches in my head and disloacted my right shoulder.... i am fine.... but so so soooooo upset :'( anyways everything is for sale ill make an appropriate for sale ad when im more capable.

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Lucky the engine looks untouched, when im up and running ill be pulling it and selling it sigh

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[Reggie@MWDesign]

HOLY F*** MAN!!!

Glad your okay!!!

[Sorath]

not used to torque steer?

just kidding.

hope you're ok thought.

[Skyline_Addict]

glad you're ok. you can always get another car.

[EG6boi]

Originally posted by Skyline_Addict
glad you're ok. you can always get another car.

True that. You can replace the car, not your life. Get better!

[T-Dubbs]

i drove by your house and saw the car, my jaw dropped

im glad ur ok man

[gretz]

That is balls man... Did they set your shoulder?

Hope for a quick recovery...

[Hallowed_point]

Dude, I feel bad for you. Hopefully you have a speedy recovery :eek: Damn city and their god forsaken roads!! :guns:

[streethondas]

That really sucks! Glad your fine

[n1zm0]

lost control from gravel or snow? as sad as it is and as much as you had planned, in the end life is more valuable than a piece of metal and some plastic, good to hear you made it out relatively okay!

[Redlyne_jr]

Gugliano!!!!! holy fawk man... im taking it your not at work today? glad your okay homie!!! Sucks for the car, but you can always get another one!!:(

[Type_S1]

Shouldn't drink and drive :poosie:

Good to hear you are okay.

[Guglianoh]

Thanks guys, im doing okay. this was my first concussion and i never thought it would affect me this much, the shoulder and body pain i can deal with but i cant even walk for more than 20 mins without feeling nauseous or light headed. anyways i have a few for sale ads on kijiji if u guys need anything just let me know

http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-auto-parts-tires-other-parts-accessories-DC5-ITR-brembos-Js-racing-teal-Valve-cover-Whale-p3nis-intake-W0QQAdIdZ366775976

http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-auto-parts-tires-other-parts-accessories-2003-RSX-rear-strut-bar-C-pillar-bar-Harness-bar-W0QQAdIdZ366671172

http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-auto-parts-tires-other-parts-accessories-2003-Acura-RSX-Type-S-part-out-W0QQAdIdZ366385304

I also have my wheels for sale which havnt arrived yet along with my J's Spoiler (should be here in one more month)

as for future plans ive already picked up a new vehicle, looks like a solid car and for the price i couldnt let it go its a 96 EK hatch with a true ITR swap. Kswap anyone?

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[ekguy]

Jelly of the new car. EK's are soooo fun. And soooooo light.

Also wishing you a speedy recovery.

[eclipse.soul]

Damn man, that sucks . Glad to know that you're ok though.:(

[8days/week]

That's crazy! Good to see you're okay.
And it's good to see someone gonna mod an ek and not be ricey about it!