My Build Thread - bordering on more BS! 56K Beware
09-09-2010, 03:50 PM
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Finally cut the Ingalls Stiffy bracket down and installed it:
I didnt get to adjust it as I had to go to work, so I dont notice much of a difference, if any.
The easiest way IMO to install the strut tower bracket is to loosen all the nuts on the strut and lift the car up. That way youre not lifting the strut bars really high to get the bracket over the studs. I painted the brackets too. I couldnt stand the shiny silver.
I didnt get to adjust it as I had to go to work, so I dont notice much of a difference, if any.
The easiest way IMO to install the strut tower bracket is to loosen all the nuts on the strut and lift the car up. That way youre not lifting the strut bars really high to get the bracket over the studs. I painted the brackets too. I couldnt stand the shiny silver.
Last edited by civicdrivr; 09-09-2010 at 03:53 PM.
(and if any one wants to compare, just look at the pictures in the installation instructions for the stiffy mount
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09-10-2010, 04:31 PM
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Rustproofing FTW
Well I guess it's a bit late now but you get the point. It attracts dirt to your engine bay like hell, though.
Well I guess it's a bit late now but you get the point. It attracts dirt to your engine bay like hell, though.
09-10-2010, 10:16 PM
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What were you missing?
09-10-2010, 10:27 PM
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I gues that's more of a problem with some packaging dude, than the product itself.
09-11-2010, 03:07 PM
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Damn. How the hell do they leave out the bracket? 
Theyre sending you a new one right?
Theyre sending you a new one right?
09-23-2010, 12:09 PM
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Not quite, but Im about to break 126k.
09-25-2010, 12:52 AM
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Well, Im exhausted and cant sleep and feel like blabbing, so...
Other then that Im just waiting for AEM to release the EMS for us so I can get this fucking thing tuned. Im sick of how inconsistent it is. One day Ill lay the smack down on a turbo'd Civic, the next Ill have trouble keeping up with a V6 Charger.
Id also like to eventually get around to painting it - should have happened this month but I got the bike instead
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Other then that Im just waiting for AEM to release the EMS for us so I can get this fucking thing tuned. Im sick of how inconsistent it is. One day Ill lay the smack down on a turbo'd Civic, the next Ill have trouble keeping up with a V6 Charger.
Id also like to eventually get around to painting it - should have happened this month but I got the bike instead
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09-25-2010, 04:20 PM
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Speaking of Civics, have you made any progress on that steel stickhouse?
09-25-2010, 05:05 PM
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You will see soon enough 
I think I need to use that nickname now. Thats brilliant!
But no, I haven't. Ive been waiting for my friend to get his CRX out of paint so I can decide if I want to bring my car to the same guy. One big negative is his CRX has been in paint for about a month so far, so Im shopping elsewhere. My plan was to have the body done by now but plans change
Once I get the body work done I can start assembly. But paint and body work is a big step and I dont want it to get mangled by some hole in the wall shop. I wish I still lived up in NY, I know a damn good shop up there.
I think I need to use that nickname now. Thats brilliant!But no, I haven't. Ive been waiting for my friend to get his CRX out of paint so I can decide if I want to bring my car to the same guy. One big negative is his CRX has been in paint for about a month so far, so Im shopping elsewhere. My plan was to have the body done by now but plans change
Once I get the body work done I can start assembly. But paint and body work is a big step and I dont want it to get mangled by some hole in the wall shop. I wish I still lived up in NY, I know a damn good shop up there.
09-26-2010, 02:33 PM
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Thats not one of the s
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09-26-2010, 05:45 PM
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Thats part of the headlights. Not one of the s
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09-26-2010, 06:35 PM
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The test pieces didnt work out so well. I didnt use enough hardener, and my molds sucked. I need to pick up more supplies and give it another go. The headlights wont be installed without these though. No matter what, I will complete a set.
09-26-2010, 11:52 PM
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Yea.
10-04-2010, 02:02 AM
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Havent heard anything. It will cost over $1k for the unit itself.
10-12-2010, 10:29 PM
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Your avatar... it's... normal...
10-12-2010, 10:30 PM
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Morgan wtf. Stop being a
10-12-2010, 10:31 PM
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Its just a chop. I should have my wheels powercoated later this month and hopefully
on the car on the 25th.
10-12-2010, 10:55 PM
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Made 'em.
10-14-2010, 10:12 PM
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Desmond Promadas, the original Spoon SW388. The same wheel that made Rota famous when they made their Slipstreams. I really liked them, but they were white. Wheels that are that rare/expensive, I can't see powdercoating. But I was about to buy them anyway and they were sold
I have the full photoshop on my pc at home, Ill post it later.
I have the full photoshop on my pc at home, Ill post it later.
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10-15-2010, 11:40 AM
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AASCO lightweight flywheel.
Goddamnit Fries
But if its what I think it is, thats not happening just yet.
Heres that photoshop. Would have posted it last night but I didnt get home from work till 7am
Goddamnit Fries
But if its what I think it is, thats not happening just yet. Heres that photoshop. Would have posted it last night but I didnt get home from work till 7am
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10-15-2010, 11:44 AM
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nice wheels, look odd on the CL tho.
10-15-2010, 12:37 PM
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I'm kinda split on them as well. maybe if you go one inch bigger?
10-15-2010, 01:05 PM
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Its just a chop. I dont actually have them. But I wont be going back to 19s. Im sticking with 18s. My next wheels are not white nor are they five spoke.