[boibuddha]

Changed my oil today and diagnosed the my dead right speaker.
Turned out the the strain relief on the wires popped off from the door and loosened up the connectors.
I'm also brainstorming ideas to invisibly mount my old speakers in the rear of my ef hatch.
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[GabAlmighty]

Went wheeling
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/154891_10152559877750004_1083457186_n.jpg

Then got stuck
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/285693_10152559911160004_935164222_n.jpg

And broke some stuff
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/58457_10152559911605004_761228986_n.jpg

[E.D.C.5]

^ holy sh*t

[Volvo-brickster]

That push bar bolted to your frame ?

Welds give or did the bolts shear ?

[GabAlmighty]

That push bar bolted to your frame ?

Welds give or did the bolts shear ?

PO only had two bolts holding it on, and we were pulling parallel to the bolts, sheared all the threads. Stupid PO for halfassing his shit and stupid me for not checking it. Just gotta weld it on and call it a day.

[Volvo-brickster]

Did an oil change.

Peeled off some plasti dip that got messed up from contact with brake cleaner.

http://i50.tinypic.com/bgwsgh.jpg

[hkRicer]

http://featherfiles.aviary.com/2013-02-20/b3f3b8089/e9429d5b3a20442fa020f2aeafdbf8b8.jpg

Got my gloss black grille today.

http://i1.minus.com/jbd5rszhZys9DD.jpg

Haven't work on my car in a long time :okay:, and I hate working on these grille.

http://featherfiles.aviary.com/2013-02-20/b3f3b8089/5faa76cce992455aa2d82467b4694524.jpg

[ZordosZZ]

installed new o2 sensor and exhaust manifold gaskets. Subie rumble with no CEL :megusta:

[FRStan]

Insured my FRS yesterday after the winter. Got new Dunlop Z2 tires put on last night and Subaru BRZ diffuser installed this afternoon (the little plastic thing underneath the muffler tips)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/c0.0.403.403/p403x403/427349_10152577119945364_2017154085_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/c0.0.403.403/p403x403/66665_10152577112790364_2070703053_n.jpg

[dared3vil0]

Insured my FRS yesterday after the winter. Got new Dunlop Z2 tires put on last night and Subaru BRZ diffuser installed this afternoon (the little plastic thing underneath the muffler tips)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/c0.0.403.403/p403x403/427349_10152577119945364_2017154085_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/c0.0.403.403/p403x403/66665_10152577112790364_2070703053_n.jpg

I want a set of Z2's. :megusta:

[AVS_Racing]

how are the Z2s? I have Z1's :megusta:

[duy-]

went to install a ueo rear strut bar, requires 3 holes to be drilled at each side of the strut tower, the seam sealer would need to be stripped off at the contact points. also the rear end of the bar bolts to the rear bumper mount replacing the original bolt that holes it up. after 27 years the bolts have found themselves a nice home and decided not to leave without a fight

http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q375/duy-/1C88CE78-AE18-48E9-ACD6-057E7CFC08A1-8115-0000052523EAF698_zps635a81cc.jpg
http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q375/duy-/6172CADE-989E-4A9A-9F20-63C0CEA48B6A-8115-000005251BB1CF23_zps984effef.jpg

... im never going hit 500 posts at this rate

[FRStan]

how are the Z2s? I have Z1's :megusta:

Never got a chance to try Z1's. But Z2's are surprisingly good in the wet weather today.

[JesseBlue]

installed my o2 today...learned that there is an o2 nut in place....initially i though i bought the wrong part....

[LP700-4]

Put on the spare after i found out i got keyed and tire slashed/poked. :okay:

[mos_skeeto]

S2000 antenna :wiggle:

http://i.imgur.com/25C1L9n.jpg

[Monster J]

More work done on my engine today

put the flywheel on first
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/543795_10152583609980206_1693357809_n.jpg

then clutch disc
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/48102_10152583616550206_1086899859_n.jpg

and pressure plate
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/285735_10152583648985206_2041581754_n.jpg


Also removed EVERYTHING at the front of the car so the engine and tranny should slide in with ease. that will be tomorrow
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/377602_10152583785970206_1974978432_n.jpg

[j.f0ng]

Been a while since I've given her a proper wash, so I did that today.
http://i45.tinypic.com/54ssr8.jpg

[?uestlove]

cut 1 out of 4 rusty sections of rocker panel off my crx

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk271/micknak/photo_zps2552ed5e.jpg

then i cut a replacement piece off my donor car. TIP: use arrows so you know which side of the line to cut on!

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk271/micknak/photo2_zps2912e6e0.jpg

but even with arrows, i still fucked up so i had to do it again.

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk271/micknak/photo3_zpse2e6ddf0.jpg

piece held in place with a magnet

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk271/micknak/photo4_zpsba66d840.jpg

didn't weld it since it's too windy and the welder is running out of gas. i'll do it another day. so started working on the largest piece that needs to be replaced.

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk271/micknak/photo5_zps959096ad.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk271/micknak/photo6_zps4c5d948a.jpg

once i've cut the old piece off the crx i'll work the replacement piece into the correct shape/size.

[AVS_Racing]

played with suspension settings, lowered a bit, put spacers on :notbad:

[AW607]

What did I do to my vehicle today? More like what did other people to do my vehicle :okay:

Some guy in his F150 scraped my car when he was trying to park it with his running board.. of all things. Now my alignment's screwed too :fuuuuu:

http://i48.tinypic.com/2j9qg4.jpg

He wants it settled privately because he says it's not that big of a deal, but I'm leaning towards claiming this

[snails]

claim it, shit like that can get expensive

[mb_]

Claim that shit. He can pay ICBC back if he doesn't want his premiums to go up.
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[Energy]

Claim it. He can pay icbc out later.

[fliptuner]

He wants it settled privately because he says it's not that big of a deal, but I'm leaning towards claiming this

Who cares what he wants, unless he's stupid enough to pay way more than the damage is worth. Call ICBC and get it dealt with.

[jing]

"Settle" it privately by taking his money then claiming it anyways
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[firebird79_00]

Claim it man, like others said shit gets expensive quick. And if your looking for a body shop let me know I work at one.
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[TurboFC3S]

painted my roll cage. Was not fun! But worth the pain :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/554882_492807037423024_545015368_n.jpg

[Kaolinite]

took the Amber out of my STI headlights today

[Volvo-brickster]

Replaced a melted headlight socket and headlight.

[jaemc]

painted my roll cage. Was not fun! But worth the pain :)



you sir are a hero that looks amazing

[Nvasion]

alwaus make a claim and get the guy to pay icbc the cash, that way his insurance wont go up and you dont have to chase him for money

[imp_squared]

alwaus make a claim and get the guy to pay icbc the cash, that way his insurance wont go up and you dont have to chase him for money

agreed.

yeah man privately can go bad fast, no legal paper work and stuff.

[fliptuner]

you sir are a hero that looks amazing

:ifyouknow: :hay:

[dared3vil0]

If you go private, Better call Saul.

[ruthless]

If you go private, Better call Saul.

Or us
:fullofwin:

[EvoLove]

http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/318109_10152574814825587_398639636_n.jpg

Bov just came in installing atm

[Retrac]

Quickly installed a center console storage box.

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t73/2doped/CameraZOOM-201301181159416631.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t73/2doped/CameraZOOM-20130118120507341.jpg



Took a week to finally find time to install this pair of Recaro Ideal C! :fullofwin:

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t73/2doped/CameraZOOM-20130220124937323.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t73/2doped/CameraZOOM-20130220124944101.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t73/2doped/CameraZOOM-20130220143405696.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t73/2doped/CameraZOOM-20130220180425294.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t73/2doped/CameraZOOM-20130225124134445.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t73/2doped/CameraZOOM-20130225141858047.jpg

Now time to save up to have them reupholstered... :okay:

[snails]

sooo i got new wheels pretty recently, ordered new tires and had them thrown on, test fit and wasnt happy so i went and got a bit of a meatier tire


extending rear studs tonight, running thin spacers for clearance reasons and then will mount the wheels again!
http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p531/langleychrysler/20130226_144633_zpse77b1f25.jpg


http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p531/langleychrysler/20130226_150102_zps3baf62e8.jpg

[tofu1413]

Quickly installed a center console storage box.

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t73/2doped/CameraZOOM-201301181159416631.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t73/2doped/CameraZOOM-20130118120507341.jpg



Took a week to finally find time to install this pair of Recaro Ideal C! :fullofwin:

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t73/2doped/CameraZOOM-20130220124937323.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t73/2doped/CameraZOOM-20130220124944101.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t73/2doped/CameraZOOM-20130220143405696.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t73/2doped/CameraZOOM-20130220180425294.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t73/2doped/CameraZOOM-20130225124134445.jpg

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t73/2doped/CameraZOOM-20130225141858047.jpg

Now time to save up to have them reupholstered... :okay:


sick recaros. now those were pretty cool seats

[Grim]

decided to black out my rear reflectors, did a half ass job. fine from far but far from fine lol.

http://i1287.photobucket.com/albums/a640/desmond185/IMG-20130217-002362_zps745cb69c.jpg

Also washed the rear part of my car leaving it shiny and the rest full of dirt haha

what exhaust are you using? :ahwow:

[AW607]

sooo i got new wheels pretty recently, ordered new tires and had them thrown on, test fit and wasnt happy so i went and got a bit of a meatier tire


extending rear studs tonight, running thin spacers for clearance reasons and then will mount the wheels again!
http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p531/langleychrysler/20130226_144633_zpse77b1f25.jpg


http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p531/langleychrysler/20130226_150102_zps3baf62e8.jpg

912s :heckno:

I have those for my summers right now, and I'm planning to switch them out for Nittos in a few months

[dmak4]

what exhaust are you using? :ahwow:

They're HKS hi-power dual exhausts.
Possibly for sale if you drive an isx50.

[jtrinh]

Before
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/223523_10151273252991017_201567932_n.jpg


After. Headlights blacked out with "jdm" amber turn signals. Done with some help from a few buddies.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b106/jtrinh/B2A75C9C-1EFA-4EF8-B2AB-A1D24D3E5ED5-28849-00001557BCF3AD49_zpsfbbd7a2f.jpg

[Akinari]

sooo i got new wheels pretty recently, ordered new tires and had them thrown on, test fit and wasnt happy so i went and got a bit of a meatier tire


extending rear studs tonight, running thin spacers for clearance reasons and then will mount the wheels again!
http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p531/langleychrysler/20130226_144633_zpse77b1f25.jpg


http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p531/langleychrysler/20130226_150102_zps3baf62e8.jpg
If I ever get a Miata, or an EG or EK, these are the wheels I'll be throwing on them.

[GabAlmighty]

Went to BD and had them confirm that my clutch was indeed slipping, too much torques

[MikeyStyle]

got new tires for my car!

http://mysuki.hosterbox.net/REVSCEnE/February%2026,%202013.jpg

[ApePee2]

not today, but yesterday

before
http://www.freewebs.com/li3nn/20130226_210004487729494.jpg


after
http://www.freewebs.com/li3nn/20130226_2143501552877961.jpg

not a big fan of tint

[asr]

^it looks like a helmet. lol It looks better without tint

[Retrac]

sick recaros. now those were pretty cool seats

Thanks! Love the way they feel and the support they give, plus they are era correct.

[snails]

little bit of a teaser :D

had to cut alot of metal from the upper control arm to make it fit "non structural" get spacers, adjust camber re roll fender a bit pretty much the widest setup possible without cutting fenders! will post better pics soon


http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p531/langleychrysler/20130227_083133_zps12e8dcdd.jpg

[Fafine]

meaty tires ftw

[Harvey Specter]

Just coded in brake light flashing (standard on EU cars) on my f01. Basically what this mode does is the brake lights flash rapidly as you brake, here's an example;

550 brake lights - YouTube

[Geoc]

Why isn't the brake light flash programmed into NA vehicles?

[320icar]

Just started taking orders for my up and coming part out :(
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[versep]

Covered 16 LEDs in each of my 24 LED license plate light with electrical tape since it was way too bright. Looks normal now lol. Also put 20mm spacers in the rear. Putting coils on friday!

[westopher]

912s :heckno:

I have those for my summers right now, and I'm planning to switch them out for Nittos in a few months
I thought the same thing when I saw the tread pattern. 912s are TERRIBLE in all conditions.

[jackp0t]

went to aircare and failed :(
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/79E95F50-D4A1-412D-A38F-20D6C40FFF36-3196-000000FAD4399178.jpg





came back 10 mins later with the secret weapon :badpokerface:
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/09EE9F90-DC29-437B-B90A-6F6AF3A39D21-3196-000000FACF8FC31F.jpg

notice how vehicle reading beats the average passing reading except for the hc :fullofwin:

[jing]

Just coded in brake light flashing (standard on EU cars) on my f01. Basically what this mode does is the brake lights flash rapidly as you brake, here's an example;

550 brake lights - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7eRkk221r0&feature=player_embedded)

LED bulbs with integrated an integrated brake flasher can be easily bought online nowadays. Cool attention grabbing feature nonetheless.

[mb_]

Not today but changed my tires yesterday at school. Low profiles are a bitch
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[mac25]

bought some ricer tow hooks yesterday. =D wanted the password jdm's but settled on some generic black ones cause i'm not sure i'll like em on the em2.

[Harvey Specter]

Why isn't the brake light flash programmed into NA vehicles?

Not part of the regulations in NA but I read that the nhtsa is looking into allowing brake flashing on NA cars.

[i-vtecyo]

went to aircare and failed :(
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/79E95F50-D4A1-412D-A38F-20D6C40FFF36-3196-000000FAD4399178.jpg





came back 10 mins later with the secret weapon :badpokerface:
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/09EE9F90-DC29-437B-B90A-6F6AF3A39D21-3196-000000FACF8FC31F.jpg

notice how vehicle reading beats the average passing reading except for the hc :fullofwin:
warmed the cat up?

[NBHD]

Not part of the regulations in NA but I read that the nhtsa is looking into allowing brake flashing on NA cars.

Can it be coded on pre-lci e90's?

[Harvey Specter]

It should work but I'm not too familiar with the e90 coding setup. I know brake force display works on pre lci e92's.

[versep]

Can it be coded on pre-lci e90's?

For FRM1. Our halogen brake lights don't have quite the same effect as the LEDs when they blink.

BFD_1_RL_BL_ERSCH_BILD = brake light
wert_03 = flashing
BFD_1_BL_M_ERSCH_BILD = 3rd Brake light
wert_03 = flashing
BFD_1_RL_BL_1_ERSCH_BILD = brake light 1
wert_03 = flashing
BFD_1_RL_BL_2_ERSCH_BILD = brake light 2
wert_03 = flashing
BFD_1_NSL_ERSCH_BILD = rear fog lamp
wert_03 = flashing

[Harvey Specter]

For FRM1. Our halogen brake lights don't have quite the same effect as the LEDs when they blink.

BFD_1_RL_BL_ERSCH_BILD = brake light
wert_03 = flashing
BFD_1_BL_M_ERSCH_BILD = 3rd Brake light
wert_03 = flashing
BFD_1_RL_BL_1_ERSCH_BILD = brake light 1
wert_03 = flashing
BFD_1_RL_BL_2_ERSCH_BILD = brake light 2
wert_03 = flashing
BFD_1_NSL_ERSCH_BILD = rear fog lamp
wert_03 = flashing

Difference between the two;

E90 Brake Force Display after Coding - YouTube


F10/F01;

BMW Dynamic Brake Lights - YouTube

[GabAlmighty]

Is it only under "hard" braking?

[Harvey Specter]

Is it only under "hard" braking?

Technically yes but you can change the values.

Reference;

Brake Force Display (also known as Adaptive Brake Light or Dynamic brake lights) shows the drivers behind that you are braking suddenly and with force.

In North America (NA), during normal brake application, the outer brake lamps light up.

During heavy brake application, the inner brake lamps also light up.

In Europe, the display of Brake Force is different. Instead of the extra lights, the brake lights flash rapidly during heavy brake application.

This is a matter of preference, but recent studies carried out by Daimler Benz show that people's reaction time is quicker with flashing brake lights than without. The studies found that at a speed of 50 mph the increased reaction time reduces the stopping distance by approximately 14.5 feet and at 65 mph by around 20 feet. That's nearly 2 car lengths.

If you are wondering about the legality of this change in NA, I am not an expert on this, so the truth is that I am not certain. I found the following quote during a search "the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration awarded the U.S. subsidiary of the German luxury car company [MB] a temporary exemption from U.S. automobile safety standards, allowing it to sell as many as 5,000 vehicles over the next two years that include brake lights that flash during emergency stops." If you search this topic, there are opinions galore. Please, do not flame me with your opinion on this. I am only showing you that this change is possible.

It requires the following code change to set how your brake force is displayed:

FRM->3050 FRM_AUSSENLICHT_PARAMETER, 30->ESS_ERSCHEINUNGSBILD->bremslicht blinkend (brake light flashing). The default (at least in NA) is flaechenvergroesserung (area enlargement)

You can adjust the sensitivity of the system with the following codes:

FRM->3050 FRM_AUSSENLICHT_PARAMETER, 30->ESS_ON_VERZ (default for Europe (14 dec) 10 m/s2; default for US (10 dec) 8 m/s2)
This refers to deceleration speed

FRM->3050 FRM_AUSSENLICHT_PARAMETER, 30->ESS_GESCHW_SCHWELLE (default for Europe Werte=32 (50 dec) default for US Werte=05 (5 dec))
This refers to the threshold speed for activation

[tofu1413]

hmm i think the X1 has the flashing brake feature programmed already from the factory.

[BrRsn]

Finally picked up the bulk of my parts from point roberts ... paid almost $40 to pick them up, damn amazon ships everything one by one. Plus side? No tax! Couple hundred worth of parts, so I guess it balances out.

realized my floor jack isn't big enough to lift my jeep, spent 20 minutes with my spare tire jack lifting it and getting my jack stands under the axles.

Anyone know how to fix this?


http://i.imgur.com/P0A3Jfr.png
http://i.imgur.com/oHonTAi.png
http://i.imgur.com/TKVsBbz.png

made out of aluminum, its cracked at that spot due to stress (i over tightened my intake clamps). I have a factory throttle body that I'm running right now ... wonder if I could repair this one, or have the stock throttle machined, and swap the blade

I found this post:
http://www.ehow.com/how_5804421_repair-cracked-aluminum.html

aluminum epoxy?

[i-vtecyo]

replaced my brake master cylinder

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h213/69xchange/DSC_0005_zps05d36d59.jpg

[Retrac]

Picked up collector plates for the Grand National,

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t73/2doped/CameraZOOM-20121204160812009.jpg

[Muskys SS]

came back 10 mins later with the secret weapon :badpokerface:

Methyl Hydrate??

[fliptuner]

My guess would be no, since the nox dropped too.

[jackp0t]

warmed the cat up?

Methyl Hydrate??

My guess would be no, since the nox dropped too.

methyl yes.
it will actually drop all the readings but depending where the problem is the drop varies.

FYI ive actually put a little bit of methyl hydrate already prior to the 1st test
but still failed i knew the car runs rich
2nd time added some more and gas = pass:fullofwin:

[versep]

Difference between the two;

E90 Brake Force Display after Coding - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mM8V3HQJB0)


F10/F01;

BMW Dynamic Brake Lights - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co5hSOcZiBM)

LED looks soooo much better :okay:

Time to do my rear LCI conversion?

[gloors]

http://i.imgur.com/8beer9Gl.jpg got my tranny fluid changed today.
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[!e.lo_]

Took the driver headlight apart.
So much fucking sealant from whoever opened them last.

The projectors I got for retrofitting are too big. ugh setback.
options:
-use a smaller projector, give up D2S bulbs
-just keep the oem projectors.

[Jgresch]

^ Just go to usdm front.

[AVS_Racing]

^^ :lawl:

[MikeyStyle]

got new tires for my car!

http://mysuki.hosterbox.net/REVSCEnE/February%2026,%202013.jpg
got the new tires mounted on the wheels! centre caps weren't put on yet.. but you get the idea

http://mysuki.hosterbox.net/REVSCEnE/March%201,%202013.jpg

[kakucaekz]

^ Slap a 93 lip on that! :fullofwin:

[BrRsn]

Clutch fan delete, installed new water pump/serpentine belt/thermostat/brakes + rotors and got started installing my new radiator. Got it in there and realized it was 10:30 pm:fuckthatshit:

[?uestlove]

Good on you guys for working on your own cars! I like this thread. Post more pics
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[JSALES]

someone smashed my driver's side view mirror so I put back all the pieces for now until I find a replacement..

[Euro7r]

someone smashed my driver's side view mirror so I put back all the pieces for now until I find a replacement..

Someone swiped your side mirror from the side? :fuuuuu:

[JSALES]

Someone swiped your side mirror from the side? :fuuuuu:

no, someone had purposely smashed my driver's side view mirror since my driver's side was against the sidewalk :rukidding:

[AW607]

http://i47.tinypic.com/2mrgkyq.jpg

:joy:

[jing]

Did the pads, rotors, and bled the brakes on le gf's ride. Rotated the tires too. Need to bleed the brakes on my daily soon too... I hate doing fluids.
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[j.f0ng]

http://i47.tinypic.com/2mrgkyq.jpg

:joy:

At first I was like :suspicious:
Then I was like :notbad::thumbs:

[?uestlove]

welded in patch pieces on my crx rocker panel. all the major rust on the car is fixed now, it was just the rust on the drivers side rocker panel. the rest of the car is in pretty good shape!

smallest/easiest piece first

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk271/micknak/photo7_zpsee5672cb.jpg


welds grinded down and blended in as best as possible

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk271/micknak/photo8_zps9136935c.jpg

then started on the longer piece. what a pain in the ass, but a great learning experience. i got the hang of welded body pieces.. by the end of the day.

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk271/micknak/photo9_zpsaf297b75.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk271/micknak/photo10_zpsd1d0dc60.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk271/micknak/photo11_zps93673493.jpg

it turned out ok. not as smooth as i'd like, an angle grinder is overkill on such thin metal.

[fliptuner]

Did you try flux+gas?

If the grinding disc is too course, try a flap disc. Comes in 4 grits.

http://www.walter.com/Walter/en-ca/abrasives/blending-abrasives/angle-grinders-steel-stainless/enduro-flex

[?uestlove]

Did you try flux+gas?

If the grinding disc is too course, try a flap disc. Comes in 4 grits.

http://www.walter.com/Walter/en-ca/abrasives/blending-abrasives/angle-grinders-steel-stainless/enduro-flex

nope, i didn't have time to grab things because i started too late in the day. i did some practice welds on scrap pieces so i could dial in the welders settings, so i think that helped. i hope. i'll try flap disks if theres still more clean up grinding to do, body filler will make it smooth but i'm trying to use as little as possible

[Inaii]

Swapped out batteries trying to figure out what's causing the volts to be so low. Still not solved :( guess I'm taking a trip to lordco tomorrow for new battery terminals...

[Happy]

Did some inexpensive cosmetic work on my bimmer (having fun with some plastidip)


before pics of car (grilles + lights)

http://i.picresize.com/images/2013/03/04/DsdT.jpg
http://i.picresize.com/images/2013/03/04/VZgAu.jpg

plastidipping the grilles
(I put tape where it says M3 so the lettering would still show)
http://i.picresize.com/images/2013/03/04/zhRtw.jpg

tried to do my emblem but failed so I simply peeled it off
(I tried to make the M3 black and keep the M colors by covering it with tape but it didn't work out anyways lol)

http://i.picresize.com/images/2013/03/04/OPHzT.jpg

how it looks outside my garage (good lighting)
http://i.picresize.com/images/2013/03/04/Zz4nU.jpg

turned off the DRL but can't really see angel eyes because area I took pic has pretty bad lighting
http://i.imgur.com/0MFK5Cq.jpg

Plastidip is fucking awesome! lol

Just need to tint my side reflectors on my bumper and my tailights then my car will be good to go :)

[k2damax]

changed my shift knob and installed deflectors

[AVS_Racing]

got new wheels, and random parts

[tofu1413]

http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/577842_10151355466596559_1103467493_n.jpg

progress 21mm rear sway bar and fresh oil change done, along with a magnetic drain plug.

http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/24277_10151350632866559_1153214962_n.jpg

K&N typhoon installed on saturday!

[Kaolinite]

got hella horns + front lip for my sti and swapped my summers back on

[Limitless]

Sigh, I have no idea how this happened :( I think some stupid biker fell off his bike on top of my car or something..? :okay: It happened sometime today before 4pm, and my car was parked on the corner of the parking lot the entire time with no spot on the passenger side. It was parallel parked by a park on Steveston when I saw the dent and scratch so I think it happened during then... Obviously no note or anything :( Ughhh.. Having such bad luck these days
http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/522463_10152611659680582_1599601744_n.jpghttp://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/417613_10152611659685582_1382192775_n.jpg


On the bright side.. looks like it's finally going to be a sunny week, so cleaned my car today :) Finally no more brake dust, I'll get another full day or two before it gets caked again woo :badpokerface: Note the heavy brake dust on the pictures above, that wasn't even a week after polishing the lip lol :/
http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/859380_10152611657270582_1733060183_o.jpghttp://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/859807_10152611657315582_673093465_o.jpg

[AW607]

http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/859807_10152611657315582_673093465_o.jpg

I don't think you have enough 2x4s haha :badpokerface:

[Limitless]

LOL that side is for my integra, the cleaner side with only 2 planks and nice and neat 2x4s underneath is for my 370. The longg ass support planks are the old ones that I bought which wasn't long enough for my integra to clear my driveway, was too lazy to cut it down so just stuck it underneath as is

[Lowered_Klass]

Limitless, I'm in love with those wheels, and they look so damn good on the 370's. Exactly the wheels I'd get if I had your car.

[koukimonst3r]

Dropped my car for paint, it would be awesome if it makes the springmeet! :D
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[EvoLove]

Got my Turbo Back exhaust installed XD sound sooo good now :3

[!Aznboi128]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/537727_10152619571900504_1101069250_n.jpg

QUADS!

[The_AK]

http://distilleryimage7.instagram.com/34e7cc4a851d11e2a47b22000a1f99e6_7.jpg

gf called me childish so I grew a beard too

[westopher]

Lowered my coils all the way down in the rear. About 8 threads left in the front.....still not low enough. Fuck.
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[kchan]

adjusted rear toe so its more at 0 than toe-out

reinstalled diffuser back on
started the car up
reversed back into the garage in preparation of test fitting custom splitter and installing front canards :fullofwin:

http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/481852_10151279369277653_1848965449_n.jpg

http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/602050_10151279369232653_1112833220_n.jpg

[Harvey Specter]

My kidney grille got chipped so ordered the new 2013 LCI grille today, difference is the slates (9 on the LCI) with thicker slates. Should be delivered and installed in 2 weeks.

Pic of the LCI grille (LCI is on the car).

http://oi46.tinypic.com/e03eiq.jpg

[jing]

adjusted rear toe so its more at 0 than toe-out

reinstalled diffuser back on
started the car up
reversed back into the garage in preparation of test fitting custom splitter and installing front canards :fullofwin:

http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/481852_10151279369277653_1848965449_n.jpg

http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/602050_10151279369232653_1112833220_n.jpg

Where'd you get that jack, and how much was it?

[kchan]

Where'd you get that jack, and how much was it?

got it at harbour freight, it was like $129? i cant remember exactly how much

its a super low pro jack, but its kinda too tall for my car after my suspension install and side sills:okay:

[fliptuner]

this one?

Floor Jack With Rapid Pump®, 2.5 Ton Heavy Duty Steel (http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/floor-jacks/low-profile-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-25-ton-heavy-duty-steel-68049.html)

there's also a similar one that's deeper but has a lower weight rating:

http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/floor-jacks/low-profilehigh-lift-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-2-ton-heavy-duty-68050.html

[kchan]

this one
Low Profile Floor Jack - 2 Ton, Rapid Pump® Jack (http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/floor-jacks/low-profilehigh-lift-floor-jack-with-rapid-pump-2-ton-heavy-duty-68050.html)

its lower than the one posted

[THORISHERE]

Awesome car kchan! How much did it cost? :D

[fliptuner]

Wut? He posted a link with a price...lol

The first one I posted is only 1/8" higher, 2.5T, lifts to 20" but is only 20" deep. But for $75, it's a steal.

I like the one you have, even though it has a lower weight capacity at 2T. It's all anyone really needs for cars and suv's, sits low, lifts almost 4" higher and is 11" deeper (hence the lower weight rating). I guess it depends if someone's willing to pay almost double for it though.

[kakucaekz]

I think he's asking how much the car cost, lol.

[325isMSPORT]

Found more problems (coolant leaking from back of block) /bmw life

[Prolowtone]

Found more problems (coolant leaking from back of block) /bmw life
That sucks dude. :gun:

Pulled faulty pump and tomorrow i am going to try to find a place get my tank cleaned again as their is still a little bit of crap in there :okay:

Also need to do front bearings along with the inner weather seals on my gray car while i install extended studs... need to buy some acorn style lugs to install the rims. Then fix my door lock as some dip shit tried to steal my car and broke the drivers door lock and messed up the one on my hatch before they gave up and left it alone :( gonna be an expensive busy day

[k2damax]

vacuumed and washed my floor mats

[gilly]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/gilbertgilly/ScreenShot2013-03-06at64533PM_zps661691b4.png

installed a seibon hood.

[E60_M5]

I don't think you have enough 2x4s haha :badpokerface:

yeah, theres no 2x4 in that pic...:failed:


Wut? He posted a link with a price...lol

The first one I posted is only 1/8" higher, 2.5T, lifts to 20" but is only 20" deep. But for $75, it's a steal.

I like the one you have, even though it has a lower weight capacity at 2T. It's all anyone really needs for cars and suv's, sits low, lifts almost 4" higher and is 11" deeper (hence the lower weight rating). I guess it depends if someone's willing to pay almost double for it though.


there is a coupon out there for the 2 ton jack. Brings it down to $109, so its only $30 more. to me its worth it because with the extra reach i can jack the rear diff or the middle of the front subframe.

just in case anyone is wanting to buy one, here is the link to the coupon. http://bargainez.com/harbor-freight-tools/50-off-rapid-pump-2-ton-low-profile-long-reach-heavy-duty-steel-floor-jack-lot-no-68050-60678

[!e.lo_]

this shit is annoying
http://imageshack.us/a/img9/6884/imagezpe.jpg

[Lowered_Klass]

^ In an unrelated note, I love that mouse pad! :D lol

[!e.lo_]

^ In an unrelated note, I love that mouse pad! :D lol

haha thanks! MR. SPARKLE!

[Akinari]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/gilbertgilly/ScreenShot2013-03-06at64533PM_zps661691b4.png

installed a seibon hood.
inb4 carbon headlight covers :troll:

[Inaii]

Learned how to put the spare on :fullofwin:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/63237_433466623399781_1151585593_n.jpg

[Volvo-brickster]

^^^ how far did you drive on that to have the bead come off ?

[Inaii]

Ummm, about 30ft? Happened just as I was leaving the house to go pick something up from my mom's work. Got 3 cars up and pulled over as soon as there was space.

I should mention car was fine last night. Drove to DQ on Kingsway/Rupert and back with zero problems. Drive ~30ft this afternoon and that happens...

[Taxmonkey]

Sigh, I have no idea how this happened :( I think some stupid biker fell off his bike on top of my car or something..? :okay: It happened sometime today before 4pm, and my car was parked on the corner of the parking lot the entire time with no spot on the passenger side. It was parallel parked by a park on Steveston when I saw the dent and scratch so I think it happened during then... Obviously no note or anything :( Ughhh.. Having such bad luck these days
http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/522463_10152611659680582_1599601744_n.jpghttp://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/417613_10152611659685582_1382192775_n.jpg


On the bright side.. looks like it's finally going to be a sunny week, so cleaned my car today :) Finally no more brake dust, I'll get another full day or two before it gets caked again woo :badpokerface: Note the heavy brake dust on the pictures above, that wasn't even a week after polishing the lip lol :/
http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/859380_10152611657270582_1733060183_o.jpghttp://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/859807_10152611657315582_673093465_o.jpg


sucks :(

on another note, were you parked at langara underground parking lot this week? :O

[Limitless]

Yessir I was, I park there when I have time to walk to class without being late haha. Bigger spots, less chance of door dings :)

[tofu1413]

woot. short shift adapter installed and a new blox 490 knob (again!)


http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/581644_10151365934571559_1004345758_n.jpg

skunk2's packaging for that little adapter is overkill though..

[Peturbo]

Got my turbo out and changed the gaskets + hardware to fix my exhaust leak.
Also put on new turbo elbow since everything was out.
Been working this during the week whenever I can find time after work.
http://img802.imageshack.us/img802/2333/img201303042305431.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-O-wIxEwpFrs/UTWbuSk-LnI/AAAAAAAADxs/au753pK46mM/s800/IMG_20130304_231532.jpg

Got turbo back in along with its the coolant and oil lines today.
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-YAhRZzZL5tY/UTg4p3WWsqI/AAAAAAAADyg/k4mUiN7_FZQ/s1067/IMG_20130306_224945.jpg

[yoshi86]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/gilbertgilly/ScreenShot2013-03-06at64533PM_zps661691b4.png

installed a seibon hood.

Me too :D
Need a car wash!
http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa15/yoshi-86/AE86/photo1_zpsaf84bbc6.jpg

[?uestlove]

http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q375/duy-/1C88CE78-AE18-48E9-ACD6-057E7CFC08A1-8115-0000052523EAF698_zps635a81cc.jpg


do you have anymore pictures of it installed? i want to try to fabricate something like this for my crx. i wonder if i could use aluminum tubing? i want to learn how to weld aluminum. i'm not an engineer, but having it in an X would be more effective at keeping the car from flexing...? except you'd have to remove it to get the spare tire out

[fliptuner]

I have a bunch of 1" square aluminium tubing if you're interested

[jing]

Spent most of the day putting in a new soft top... previous owner ripped it out entirely. Didn't get it 100% to my liking as it's indented in a bit on the drivers side "B pillar" but close enough :fuckthatshit:

What a pain in the ass to do with the stupid roll bar in the way

http://oi50.tinypic.com/24ne4r8.jpg

[Limitless]

Ripped out my deck today just to unplug this stupid iPhone USB/AV cable since I upgraded to an S3 lol..
http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/426567_10152631551345582_712853048_n.jpg

[jtrinh]

LOWEERR!!

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b106/jtrinh/269AE736-E092-483F-AE02-E2A8CC7159E3-17477-00000887414897CD_zps2ce3e730.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b106/jtrinh/C75D0FB6-3595-4EE7-8A6E-1C38E0A2C2A7-17477-0000088763DC6232_zpsda8c251f.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b106/jtrinh/2339A313-2ED6-4FE3-BC36-29C6DFBD5352-17477-000008875ECEB7D8_zps169fd7d3.jpg

[mb_]

How the fuck did you manage to get out of JT's driveway :lawl:

[Kaolinite]

installed the front lip and red lugs.. red hella horns and blacked out headlight amber very soon!

[Santofu]

How the fuck did you manage to get out of JT's driveway :lawl:

20130311_185753_N - YouTube

[asr]

Jtrinh, custom make some wood piece like limitless to drive out your garage. Your front lip is lower than the side

[jtrinh]

Jtrinh, custom make some wood piece like limitless to drive out your garage. Your front lip is lower than the side

That was Paradise240's garage. lol

[asr]

^Never mind. lol

[Klobbersaurus]

Got my turbo out and changed the gaskets + hardware to fix my exhaust leak.
Also put on new turbo elbow since everything was out.
Been working this during the week whenever I can find time after work.

you should get a new o2 sensor, if the o2 sensor you are using now used the elbow as a ground, the stainless steel one you have now wont be a good ground

[vexor]

My bike went muff-less :troll:

http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv240/vexor47/My%20Bike/IMG_0702_zpscd851496.jpg
http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv240/vexor47/My%20Bike/IMG_0704_zps3bde39a6.jpg

[Kaolinite]

lowered the car today but i have a question.. even though i lowered the rears evenly, one side is still higher than the other (more wheel gap) is it safe to lower the other side more to even it out? or is it bad/unsafe for the perch to be uneven ?

[duy-]

do you have anymore pictures of it installed? i want to try to fabricate something like this for my crx. i wonder if i could use aluminum tubing? i want to learn how to weld aluminum. i'm not an engineer, but having it in an X would be more effective at keeping the car from flexing...? except you'd have to remove it to get the spare tire out

sorry i had my hands full so i didnt get a lot of chances to take pictures. basically the hatch area of the ae86 is pretty horrible when it comes to structural integrity, the bar is design by UEO to brace it from strut tower to strut tower at the same time linking to the rear frame. an X would be better but somewhat defeats the point of it being a daily and or a hatch at all, i would rather just drive a coupe lol. one issue with making a bar that braces against the rear frame / rebar is impact in the case of an accident, luckily for me jdm bumpers dont use rebars.. sorta

[Paradise240]

Let the suspension settle in for about a week or 200km. After that, check again and see if it's still higher.

Which side is higher ? Dont forget, the driver side will sit lower due to your weight.

[Kaolinite]

the passenger rear is sitting higher than the driver rear.. hmm ya ill guess ill just keep checking it

[DJ Milk]

I think you have to drive the car for a certain amount of time for it to settle. By certain amount of time it could take weeks

[dared3vil0]

It can take up to a month or 1000Km for a car to COMPLETELY settle.

[Kaolinite]

every single time you adjust the height? cuz the coils have been on my car for almost 30,000km

[mac25]

installed ricey tow hooks errr yerrr!

[jing]

Just drive up and down any Vancouver back alley a few times
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[westopher]

I set my driver fronts 2 or 3 threads above the rest of my coils, and get it aligned at that.
Oh also forgot to mention, I know on my car, the gas tank isn't perfectly centred as well, so when its full or empty could change the way the back sits. There are so many variables, its really hard to get it perfect. Take it to get corner balanced at a race shop if it REALLY bothers you, or just keep messing around.

[GabAlmighty]

When I cut the springs it's common practice to cut the passenger one 1/4 coil more than the driver, on my old Volvo.

[jackp0t]

picked up my spoiler
mugen powaah!

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/jackp0t_/8473402E-8514-4F84-BBCE-5B44CAA1C074-11558-00000532C0D779BF.jpg

[mk1freak]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/542839_589826541045669_1994708876_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/576726_589826561045667_1647591656_n.jpg

didnt get to do the work but mounted tires and testfit rims at speedsyndicate for spring setup(pre-coilover) :fullofwin:

[dared3vil0]

Those wheels are so :megusta: what are they?

[mk1freak]

Those wheels are so :megusta: what are they?

varrstoen 3.3.2s 19x9.5 in hyper-black

[Matlock]

Bought a bernzomatic solder pencil/micro torch

Soldered some wires to extend my RRM ECU piggyback. Going to finish install tomorrow.
Waiting for AEM cone filter in mail so I can install my RRM SRI. Should be here by tomorrow as well. Fun awaits.

[underscore]

Finished turning this:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/290769_10152047486950193_1191186776_o.jpg

into this

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/883358_10152667411000193_495933727_o.jpg

rebuilt axles
GT4 Racing poly suspension bushings
xiii motorsports delrin subframe & crossmember bushings
xiii motorsports aluminum rear differential mount
crossmember blasted and powdercoated by Mongrel Fabrication
vibration damper deleted

[dared3vil0]

^ Nice.

[Santofu]

So like I got a mod bug after owning my civic for few months and then did the winter projects. I only spent $500 for this project to do DIY.

Before the modding starts.
http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg490/Santofu/EK%20Hatch/53c91df9-51cf-4d5a-9aa9-d8ef218ade76_zps5aa36365.jpg
http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg490/Santofu/EK%20Hatch/IMG_20121227_152717_zpsb333f226.jpg
http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg490/Santofu/EK%20Hatch/IMG_20121227_152655_zps32e0a2d2.jpg

LOOK HOW SAD IT LOOKS WITHOUT A SPOILER. Q_____Q
http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg490/Santofu/EK%20Hatch/a882768e-e413-480b-a78c-521c32a72276_zpsf956054f.jpg
(Left like that for a day of heavy rain while I was taking ferry to Nanaimo. Such a bad timing, had leaks in the trunk)

How it is currently sitting right now.
http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg490/Santofu/EK%20Hatch/a3f7553e-389b-4a3e-a4f4-60131d77f6f5_zps48d3241f.jpg
http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg490/Santofu/EK%20Hatch/IMG_20130314_113514_zpsf2f8b803.jpg
http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg490/Santofu/EK%20Hatch/8d6bef58-7f05-4e39-b9fe-fd7142860136_zps98e05fae.jpg

Thanks to kakucaekz, LSF22, and Paradise240 for using the garage when I can't use my garage... :pokerface:

AND SPECIAL THANKS TO Entrax, kakucaekz, jtrinh, and Paradise240 for helping me doing my winter mods!

[kakucaekz]

You really need to get on some coils or springs, tofu :D

[tofu1413]

yea tofu, need some race drops too y'know :troll:

[eurochevy]

Tightened up the loose like wizards sleeve e-brake...now its a little too tight...like a virgin
: /

[gilly]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/gilbertgilly/trueno_zps06fa7db5.jpg

added trueno decal. +5 hp

[Spaceship_coupe]

Hard wired my radar detector, changed the oil and filter and washed the car. Then it hailed after I dried it. :(
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[jing]

Oil + filter change
Changed the spark plugs and gapped them accordingly
Changed the ignition wires

Would've checked the timing too but can't find anyone with a timing light yet...
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[AVS_Racing]

pull out fog light ballast, for some reason it decided to crap out :okay:

[nabs]

My headlights looked like this...
http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t471/nabmohammed/Album%202/photo16_zps1fd1e0f2.jpg

So then I bought this...
http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t471/nabmohammed/Album%202/photo27_zps7f1c8d79.jpg

Then did this...
http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t471/nabmohammed/Album%202/photo111_zps7847c43d.jpg

And now it looks like this... :fullofwin:
http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t471/nabmohammed/Album%202/photo212_zpsa0e79823.jpg

[mb_]

Put my spring insulator back where it was suppose to be. Somehow came off and just dangled on the spring. Re-torqued the shock absorber bolts since I had the wheels off already.

[gloors]

Washed & waxed le car today on this beautiful sunny Sunday :)
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[skylinergtr]

did some minor work today on my newly acquired RSX, since it was a decent day.

Had to start with an engine bay clean. Before hand i checked my spark plugs (should probably replace...), air filter (looks clean), and cleaned the throttle body with some intake clean. I also found one breather hose that was basically disconnect/not properly on. Car never skipped a beat or showed a CEL.

filthy engine

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b173/skylinergtr/IMG_2548_zps6c857699.jpg

now a somewhat clean engine. much better!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b173/skylinergtr/IMG_2553_zps580e58e8.jpg

Then i got bored and did some polishing to see how well the paint would come out. To my surprised a lot of scratches, dullness, and marks came off and the paint looked great. Gotta love white paint sometimes! I only polished half of the car by the time i got lazy.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b173/skylinergtr/IMG_2554_zps119e32b6.jpg[/quote]

[firebird79_00]

Hood pins and cables
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y526/firebird79_953/6A39B757-E46A-4497-8BE8-6CE9C05653ED-4314-000003EC881FF5F0_zps62e3291b.jpg
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[fliptuner]

My headlights looked like this...

So you cleaned the inside? :troll:

I washed my daily, took my winters off and installed my spring/fall wheels/tires.

Put some fresh gas and additive into the bike and took it for a long, hard rip to get the stabilizer flushed out.

Started sanding a set of wheels in preparation for repainting...God I hate bodywork.... :fuckthatshit:

[nabs]

^^
They are actually still dirty on the inside... but not as much as i thought they were..

Joe Esposito - You're The Best Around (Karate Kid soundtrack) - YouTube

[fliptuner]

I'd thank you 5x if i could, just for the lols

[i-vtecyo]

raised my beater up as cv joints are knocking and boots are torn in 3 pieces :okay:

[danew]

painted and polished the other ruckus still another 40% to do before completion

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f103/danewfc3s/20130317_153329_zpse418d7a7.jpg

[Energy]

Summer wheels and tires back on!

http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr153/randomstuffaccount/7379d1b1893802b2dc8a809429423101_zpsd77871ce.jpg

edit: I hate how European cars use bolts instead of studs.

[jtrinh]

Remolded/cut fender liners and put in new o2 sensor.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b106/jtrinh/8EB25879-E69C-4003-8385-769E0B02CA18-28550-00000EFB68A562BD_zpsce81c387.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b106/jtrinh/4E30B45B-D21B-4EFA-B012-DCA1EBB65C07-28550-00000EFB61CD9DBD_zpsb2696c6a.jpg
Tried to figure out why my driver side HID kept going out. The damn bulb is so hard to get at.. Thank god for skinny hands. Swapped sides and its just the bulb.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b106/jtrinh/DE7A4E5D-5678-40B8-A1AE-6E3320D5C4A3-28550-00000EF64202B7D5_zps70a42e0e.jpg

Also blacked out another pair of IS300 headlights!
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b106/jtrinh/7170CB6C-E8FC-493B-97BA-AB4D7038D0F2-28550-00000EFB55A0DF5C_zps42317994.jpg

[mb_]

Summer wheels and tires back on!

http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr153/randomstuffaccount/7379d1b1893802b2dc8a809429423101_zpsd77871ce.jpg

edit: I hate how European cars use bolts instead of studs.

You need one of these :fullofwin:

http://www.boothedesign.com/wheelhanger/bd.gif

[Limitless]

Spent a whole day trying to wire in this old sub and amp combo I got for free, and trying to figure out why the wiring didn't work... Weird amp had no remote wire, and no rca's but had speaker connections... Spliced so many times just to figure out in the end that the actual amp/sub was dead and it wasn't my wiring that made it not work :( Sigh.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/483798_10152652393935582_1992937474_n.jpg

But since I'm practically done wiring everything, I'm just going to buy a new set up tomorrow and just hook that on instead... Used to hate these cover things in the engine bay but it does help hide wires, even if it's only one red one :)
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/886837_10152652393905582_1764362280_o.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/893985_10152652394035582_2122265787_o.jpg


And since my center console is out, started planning how to mount an ipad mini in there cleanly since my deck doesn't have navi. Going to use the ipad for navi, and also have a huge list of songs and movies on there :D Excited, just got everything planned out and the lid can still clamp on with no problems for a clean look
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/246502_10152652393895582_306441593_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/579212_10152652385170582_2055499470_n.jpg

[kakucaekz]

Super stealthy iPad mini install, I like :D

[snails]

picture has no reference, just adding it so you guy can look at it
http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p531/langleychrysler/20130317_143548_zps7531590d.jpgoil change! fixed a little wiring! new dizzy soon... hehe then boost ;)

[?uestlove]

is that a d16z6?

[snails]

is that a d16z6?


high compression, overbored, zc cam and yes z6 :D

considering building the head a little bit and getting a bigger cam before boost, not exactly sure yet!

[?uestlove]

cool, i had a 10.5:1 A6, i milled .040" off the head hahah. very budget. i used a 1st gen integra ECU which has more fuel and a more aggressive timing map i think. i was going to build a 1mm over 11:1 compression one with LS rods but the car fell apart. the block and pistons are still sitting at the machine shop

i have a soft spot for the single cam D series engines. not the most potent but they're cheap, you can buy them for almost nothing and just keep blowing them up!

[snails]

cool, i had a 10.5:1 A6, i milled .040" off the head hahah. very budget. i used a 1st gen integra ECU which has more fuel and a more aggressive timing map i think. i was going to build a 1mm over 11:1 compression one with LS rods but the car fell apart. the block and pistons are still sitting at the machine shop

i have a soft spot for the single cam D series engines. not the most potent but they're cheap, you can buy them for almost nothing and just keep blowing them up!


they are pretty bullet proof, but im looking to daily 200whp, not hard with a little boost :D best thing about hondas, cheap! you are never stuck with just one setup, you can change it with experience and never break the bank

200whp in a 2100lb car is plenty of fun for me

[imp_squared]

Hood pins and cables
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y526/firebird79_953/6A39B757-E46A-4497-8BE8-6CE9C05653ED-4314-000003EC881FF5F0_zps62e3291b.jpg
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I have always liked hood pin CABLES!

[!e.lo_]

Helped bos_DC2 clean and fix a headlight, reseal.
Front brake pads on mom's 318i.
Cleaned out my air filter, which was nasty.
Sealed one of my headlights. One more to go.

[loong]

edit: I hate how European cars use bolts instead of studs.

You should invest in a stud conversion, it was the smartest thing I did when I had my 325i.

[mb_]

Aligned my car at school. Only driver side toe was out of spec lol

[AVS_Racing]

Swapped summers back on :awwyeah:

[asr]

Summer set back on

[jing]

Took off my hard top and rode topless :fuckyea:
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[gn02156668]

Custom wrapped several carbon fiber licence plate frame over the winter.
Gona put it on in summer.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a396/gn02156668/031920132562_zpsd17f7078.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a396/gn02156668/031920132564_zps942d6396.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a396/gn02156668/031920132565_zpse1f4ff55.jpg

[Geoc]

Custom wrapped several carbon fiber licence plate frame over the winter.
Gona put it on in summer.


How many seconds will this weight reduction shave off at the track :troll:

[gn02156668]

Indeed it will make your car weight heavier ... ...:ilied:

[kakucaekz]

Swapped the summer tires onto the daily, and changed the oil.

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/2013-03-20113452_zpsbffb74c3.jpg

Also changed from winter to summer tires on my dad's Accord too, lol. And I helped Santofu change his oil pan gasket and 2 O2 sensors for him yesterday, with the help of entrax. OK, maybe entrax did most of the work and all I did was change the sensors and hold the oil pan up :P

[nabs]

Oil Change

[dared3vil0]

Summer wheels/tires went on today. I HAVE TRACTION AGAIN! Finally.

[TjAlmeida]

Finished installing the exhaust.

What a cock sucker that was.

*Video should work now :badpokerface:

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii107/Ridge_Raiders/20130320_132858_zpsf274e2ca.jpg

http://youtu.be/3H-6TKjgLAg

[westopher]

Custom wrapped several carbon fiber licence plate frame over the winter.
Gona put it on in summer.



http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a396/gn02156668/031920132564_zps942d6396.jpg

Oh man, me want a rays plate frame to go with my new (20 year old) rays wheels.

[!e.lo_]

Clean out and seal my second headlight.
Cleaned the floor base.
Put in my Recaro
Modify some plugs to fit the headlights

http://imageshack.us/a/img199/3429/imageycrw.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img59/2387/imagerzfg.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img692/1857/imageyzvm.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img199/5380/imagexap.jpg

[AVS_Racing]

^^ so did you put in any projectors or did you rage quit and just put it back together?

[!e.lo_]

It can't be done with the projectors I have.
There's not enough space within the housing to work with.

The only way I see it happening is with custom base brackets and a lot of trimming of the main housing. Not worth it.

[jlambs]

you're welcome broooooooo :p

[imp_squared]

Finished installing the exhaust.

What a cock sucker that was.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii107/Ridge_Raiders/20130320_132858_zpsf274e2ca.jpg

http://youtu.be/3H-6TKjgLAg

the youtube video is private.

[Harvey Specter]

So I had my good friend Mike @ Performance One in Richmond swap grilles on my f01 750i, love the new LCI grille because it looks so much cleaner.

Old:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/903273_10151380908552613_127222211_o.jpg


New:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/901691_10151380908452613_523457775_o.jpg

[bcrdukes]

Swapped out the winters for the summer tires/wheels on the M3 followed by:
Corner balance
Adjust toe, camber, compression, and rebound

Dat ///M handling :sweetjesus:

Oh, and I bought whole bean organic coffee and bananas from Whole Foods and let the aromas waft in the cabin of the car. :fuckyea:

[dvdjels]

-installed skid plate
-put on summer wheels

[asr]

polish polish for spring meet

[BigBadWhitey]

Gave it a wash so it wont be the ugliest (or, it may still be) car at the meet. Woohoo old domestics...

[underscore]

Got all my rear suspension arms back into the subframe, for some reason the passenger side went together no problem but the drivers side was a pain in the ass. Nothing a big hammer can't fix :fuckyea:

So I had my good friend Mike @ Performance One in Richmond swap grilles on my f01 750i, love the new LCI grille because it looks so much cleaner.

At risk of sounding stupid, I don't see any difference?

[Energy]

Got all my rear suspension arms back into the subframe, for some reason the passenger side went together no problem but the drivers side was a pain in the ass. Nothing a big hammer can't fix :fuckyea:



At risk of sounding stupid, I don't see any difference?

There are less vertical slats. Looks more aggressive that way.

[1990TSI]

dropped it off for warranty oil leak

got a call saying GM is putting a new engine in. yay.

time to trade her in for an FR-S

[firebird79_00]

What car?
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[Energy]

time to trade her in for an FR-S

:thumbs:

[beproud]

I ruined my convertible top! Damn you low roof=( soo sad, gotta look for a place to fix it now eh $$$$$
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[E60_M5]

There are less vertical slats. Looks more aggressive that way.


oh yea....now i see it...wow, so aggressive now! :thumbsup:

I installed my bmw performance gloss black grills at home. Took 15 mins.

[koukimonst3r]

Picked up my car! Some overspray here and there but oh well.
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[Suprarz666]

cleaned and wax the beater for tomorrow!
http://i48.tinypic.com/11vimhe.jpg

[Akinari]

Cleaned, waxed, detailed. I don't think I've ever cleaned my car to this degree :badpokerface:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/600178_10151391894338823_302786127_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/601225_10151391894433823_651206004_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/599736_10151391894568823_496083644_n.jpg

[hongy]

Summers! Black or Red BBS center caps..

[Energy]

Red

[Yodamaster]

Couldn't help myself.


http://i.imgur.com/u1UXtP2.jpg

[!e.lo_]

Clean out the rest of the floor pan.
Interior detail. Wash the outside.
Good to go!

[duy-]

figured since i had the motor out again, id give it a quick scrub

http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q375/duy-/AE86%20SR5/022_zps5b485021.jpg
http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q375/duy-/AE86%20SR5/023_zpsf39602e2.jpg

the brake and fuel hard lines get in the way of some tight areas, probably going to remove them so i can clean the rest... or not and leave it half-assed

[Grim]

do you think this will work?


http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u304/azn_fryrice/20130324_023507_zpsa3416e44.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u304/azn_fryrice/20130324_023501_zps3071de4a.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u304/azn_fryrice/20130324_014654_zps686eed13.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u304/azn_fryrice/20130324_014634_zpsedaa9521.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u304/azn_fryrice/20130324_013505_zpsf5c27aef.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u304/azn_fryrice/20130324_013450_zpsc0b489da.jpg

i wonder how much camber ill need.....

[Harvey Specter]

oh yea....now i see it...wow, so aggressive now! :thumbsup:

I installed my bmw performance gloss black grills at home. Took 15 mins.

The change is subtle but less slates does make the car look more aggressive.

[Harvey Specter]

Finally ordered the LCD instrument panel, can't wait to install this baby. Here's what it looks like;

BMW F10/F11 Black panel - YouTube!

[jtrinh]

do you think this will work?


i wonder how much camber ill need.....

Side view looks good. haha.
Haven't lowered your car yet? Drop it first!


Put in new HID bulbs. Why must the driver side bulb be so hard to change!? :fuuuuu:

[Nvasion]

do you think this will work?


http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u304/azn_fryrice/20130324_023507_zpsa3416e44.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u304/azn_fryrice/20130324_023501_zps3071de4a.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u304/azn_fryrice/20130324_014654_zps686eed13.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u304/azn_fryrice/20130324_014634_zpsedaa9521.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u304/azn_fryrice/20130324_013505_zpsf5c27aef.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u304/azn_fryrice/20130324_013450_zpsc0b489da.jpg




i wonder how much camber ill need.....




look good

[TjAlmeida]

Cleaned the bird shit off of it..
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[Amuse]

Clay'd, polished, waxed my car

[MeowMeow]

Woke up at 6 to try nabs' baking soda and lemon juice paste for my rims and exhaust
Ran out of time to wipe it off
Ended up looking like I had puke/got egged on all over my rims and exhaust :okay:
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[smoothie.]

^^ looked more like semen everywhere.

[hkRicer]

Got my CE28 TA for the S2K
http://i.minus.com/jbb65jxvQlHvMA.JPG

http://i.minus.com/jAiBjxUeZ0UDN.jpg
My car need to be lower badly now :okay:

http://i.minus.com/jjWbQkddTCzgw.JPG
Somehow this jack decided to slipped. Scary.

[BABU]

It slipped while its up ?

[Volvo-brickster]

swapped winters for all seasons

got treated to 3 stripped wheel studs

http://i49.tinypic.com/j5uzpz.jpg

dealer run tomorrow

[mk1freak]

do you think this will work?


http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u304/azn_fryrice/20130324_023507_zpsa3416e44.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u304/azn_fryrice/20130324_023501_zps3071de4a.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u304/azn_fryrice/20130324_014654_zps686eed13.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u304/azn_fryrice/20130324_014634_zpsedaa9521.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u304/azn_fryrice/20130324_013505_zpsf5c27aef.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u304/azn_fryrice/20130324_013450_zpsc0b489da.jpg

i wonder how much camber ill need.....
lower first then decide on camber :D

looking good in anycase!

[snails]

lower first then decide on camber :D

looking good in anycase!


yeah, lowing cars ads camber automatically "if you have a lower control arm" , my wheels stick out like and inch if i lift the car 1-2", lowing they just camber into the fenders :D

[Grim]

those are +12.... do you guys think it will be better after i lower it?
or should i just buy a +22 set?

[mk1freak]

itll be much better when you lower it, camber can then be decided (if you need more) and also if you'll need a fender pull or roll.

IMHO get coilovers since you can adjust heights and stiffness itll also help to prevent rubbing vs if you get just lowering springs on oem "sportuned" shocks/struts. on most if not all coilovers you can adjust the camber as well, though rears you might need the adjustable lower control arms.