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Apr 10, 2001 | 12:39 AM

CLpower

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about to start my custom back seat

taking it out to put in a platform for my n20 bottle so i have easy access to it

let me tell you, there is weight to be saved by removing that metle plate behind the seats.

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Apr 10, 2001 | 12:56 AM

soopa

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you should get some custom fit leather bags & luggage rack made for back there

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Apr 10, 2001 | 01:18 AM

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Originally posted by soopa:
you should get some custom fit leather bags & luggage rack made for back there

hey, i can only make one thing at a time

let me remind you i'm doing it all myself

Apr 10, 2001 | 01:40 AM

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This gives new meaning to the word 'gutted'

Just how big is that bottle going to be??

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Apr 10, 2001 | 01:49 AM

4pumpedCL

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you should just leave it like that and you won't need NOS. This kid down the street tells me it's a "50 hp gain" when you gut the interior of a honda. He seems to think that you "gain" hp by losing weight.

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Apr 10, 2001 | 02:00 AM

TakeFlight

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Quote:

Originally posted by Mike:
This gives new meaning to the word 'gutted' Just how big is that bottle going to be??

Maybe it's keg size.

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Apr 10, 2001 | 02:36 AM

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Where did you get the rear tower brace???

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Apr 10, 2001 | 12:05 PM

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Where did you get the rear tower brace???

on ebay, i ordered silver but they sent me red, so i did a typical ghetto CLpower job and painted them black. Need to redo them.

Apr 10, 2001 | 12:06 PM

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Quote:

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Just how big is that bottle going to be??

hey good thinking pops, i can fit a bigger bottle now too

time to go find a cheap 25lber

Apr 10, 2001 | 01:01 PM

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Do you have a relief valve? No problem drilling a hole back there now, huh?

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Apr 10, 2001 | 01:52 PM

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Do you have a relief valve? No problem drilling a hole back there now, huh?

ya ya ya, i'm gonna look into it. the problem is the bottle will be in the back seat. and under the back seat is the gas tank. So i'm going to have to do some investigating

Apr 10, 2001 | 02:02 PM

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Check w/Arnold...he has a lot of good ideas!

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Apr 10, 2001 | 02:03 PM

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Check w/Arnold...he has a lot of good ideas!

where has that kid been? i've been looking all over for him

Apr 10, 2001 | 05:54 PM

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Quote:

Originally posted by CLpower:
on ebay, i ordered silver but they sent me red, so i did a typical ghetto CLpower job and painted them black. Need to redo them.

What car did you get it for? The accord 98-00 or the 94-97? V6 or V4? I haven't been sure about which to get yet...

Still working on my springs though..

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Apr 10, 2001 | 06:11 PM

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What car did you get it for? The accord 98-00 or the 94-97? V6 or V4? I haven't been sure about which to get yet... Still working on my springs though..

94-97 all engines are the same

Apr 11, 2001 | 02:18 PM

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How did u get the damn thing out? I tried before and i had no luck.

Apr 11, 2001 | 03:12 PM

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Originally posted by CL SLeePeR:
How did u get the damn thing out? I tried before and i had no luck.

okay, i had major trouble too. Under the seat where you sit there are these little metal tabs. Grab a set of pliers and pull them out towards you. It will release the seats. Then theres a bolt in the back you also have to remove to get the bottom part off. Then you lift up on the back part.

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Apr 11, 2001 | 04:58 PM

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Nice work with the rear strut towers. Ive been looking to get a rear strut bar for some time. Which one did you? Brand/for which car? I always wanted to get the rear strut in but where in teh world do you find the mountings for it. IS taking everything apart the only way to get to install a new rear strut bar? I currently have the front strut bar and sway bars but still missing that last 4th piece. Would you have to start carving away at the carprt from the trunk or you have to go from inside the car by taking the seats out first.. thanks.

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Apr 11, 2001 | 05:05 PM

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air c, removing the back seat is the easiest way to install a rear strut. My brand is a no namer "apr". you need the rear strut from 98-01 accords. the carpet might have to be trimmed once your all done because the bar kind of cuts into it's space.

Apr 11, 2001 | 05:30 PM

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Quote:

Originally posted by CLpower:
air c, removing the back seat is the easiest way to install a rear strut. My brand is a no namer "apr". you need the rear strut from 98-01 accords. the carpet might have to be trimmed once your all done because the bar kind of cuts into it's space.

Damn does this mean that I have to take the backseat out to put one in?

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Apr 11, 2001 | 09:16 PM

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Quote:

Originally posted by tw1112:
Damn does this mean that I have to take the backseat out to put one in?

ya but it's real simple

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Apr 12, 2001 | 04:12 PM

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Thanks CLPower for the tips. Ill be sure to look into getting one in the future. Definitely give you props on having guts to remove it all. Ive tried a few things here and tehre, but your interior is defenitely a first.

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Apr 12, 2001 | 04:48 PM

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Originally posted by AirC:
Thanks CLPower for the tips. Ill be sure to look into getting one in the future. Definitely give you props on having guts to remove it all. Ive tried a few things here and tehre, but your interior is defenitely a first.

wait till the racing seats and 4 points come

(maybe)