Kaiii's '07 CBP Type-S Progress Thread
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Car looks awesome Kaiii! Spacers will definitely add to the look, the Akatas on ebay are only about $75 a set, and I've never had an issue with mine.
By the way...what method did you use to install the brembo covers?
By the way...what method did you use to install the brembo covers?
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KJ is right-go for the spacers!
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I am considering going with the Akata spacers, but still debating if I want 15mm front / 20mm rear, or 20mm for all 4. Also, I'm thinking that even with the stock 17" wheels I may need to roll fenders. I called a local shop to get an estimate and they told me it would be $75 per CORNER. (that's $300 total...much more than I expected). I don't trust myself with doing this myself so this puts me in a bit of a bind.
Do you guys think I'd need to roll the fronts if I have 15mm spacers on the front? In the mean time, I'll be looking for a shop around me that can do the fenders for a more reasonable price...
Edit: Stupid questions, but do I need to roll fenders after installing spacers (so I know how much to roll) or beforehand? Also, I DO probably need to roll fenders if I want 15mm/20mm spacers right (esp. the rears)? Like it'll rub for sure?
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Woah! $75 a corner?! That's insane. Try finding a local shop that works on a lot of imports and such.
As for rolling, really depends on how low you are.
Refer to Predatorbird's post on the previous page.
As for rolling, really depends on how low you are.
Refer to Predatorbird's post on the previous page.
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Yeah its so pricey , I'll keep looking around
I'm referencing Adam's setup as an example but part of me is hoping I can get away with as little rolling, etc as possible since I have stock 17s instead of 18" Aspecs haha. Looks like it's inevitable though
I'm referencing Adam's setup as an example but part of me is hoping I can get away with as little rolling, etc as possible since I have stock 17s instead of 18" Aspecs haha. Looks like it's inevitable though
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As far as I know from the comments people made around here
20mm doesn't rub with stockies, and same with 15mm for front
20mm doesn't rub with stockies, and same with 15mm for front
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Awesome, Kaiii!
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Kaiii - I'm getting ready to purchase my Tein SA setup. Question, did you use your existing Type S top hats? Healtoe has the option of base tophats and TLS tophats. I don't want to use existing as I want the set delivered complete, but I'm not sure what the difference between base and type s hats are? Actually I guess anyone can answer this. What's the preferred Tein SA setup for a Type S (base or type s tophats)?
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EATSLEEPRACE ordered Base top hats because he said they were softer, I'm not sure if that's really true or not.
I ordered base top hats because I have a base (but I ordered OEM parts, not through Heeltoe) and fully assembled the coil with new parts.
It makes the install a little easier because you don't have to take apart your OEM suspension to rob it for parts.
Just depends though, if you'd rather save some money, reuse your parts. My top hats still looked okay with 90~k miles.
I ordered base top hats because I have a base (but I ordered OEM parts, not through Heeltoe) and fully assembled the coil with new parts.
It makes the install a little easier because you don't have to take apart your OEM suspension to rob it for parts.
Just depends though, if you'd rather save some money, reuse your parts. My top hats still looked okay with 90~k miles.
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EATSLEEPRACE ordered Base top hats because he said they were softer, I'm not sure if that's really true or not.
I ordered base top hats because I have a base (but I ordered OEM parts, not through Heeltoe) and fully assembled the coil with new parts.
It makes the install a little easier because you don't have to take apart your OEM suspension to rob it for parts.
Just depends though, if you'd rather save some money, reuse your parts. My top hats still looked okay with 90~k miles.
I ordered base top hats because I have a base (but I ordered OEM parts, not through Heeltoe) and fully assembled the coil with new parts.
It makes the install a little easier because you don't have to take apart your OEM suspension to rob it for parts.
Just depends though, if you'd rather save some money, reuse your parts. My top hats still looked okay with 90~k miles.
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Austin is correcto. I just reused my current TL-S top hats, which looked to be in great condition at 80k- everything worked out perfectly for me.
Of course as mentioned it's easier to order new ones so you don't need to disassemble the oem ones, however I hardly think that dropping a couple hundred dollars to cut out about twenty minutes of work is worth it. If your top hats look OK, reuse them
Of course as mentioned it's easier to order new ones so you don't need to disassemble the oem ones, however I hardly think that dropping a couple hundred dollars to cut out about twenty minutes of work is worth it. If your top hats look OK, reuse them
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The extra parts are around $130~
I figured new suspension, new parts to go with, right?
I figured new suspension, new parts to go with, right?
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I just went through your thread buddy and I have to say, your car has come a longgg way....
looking great....eager for more pix/progress...
looking great....eager for more pix/progress...
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Trying to find a time to install the V2 and spacers soon - either a J-Pipe or wheels might come later this year
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zoostation, I have the ISC N1 coils and I cudnt be happier...
am not sure on the price on them currently, but they come preassembled with top hats/etc...
also I dont think Tein utilizes the right way of lowering the car...as you lower the car on Tein, it makes the spring travel more and hence a mushier ride....where as in ISC, the preload is preset....you dont mess with the spring to lower the car, you rotate the threaded body in the shock body....
with that said, I had tein on my car for about 80-85K miles and I cudnt be happier...they rode well....but recently I swapped out to ISC N1's and the ride quality was instantly different....the car feels more planted, since the spring preload is not touched, you can see the difference when you go between dampening setups...also when you lower the car for summer and raise her back up for winter, you dont miss the ride quality (in the summer)....
I just drove my car last night after a week or so and how I miss driving her
am not sure on the price on them currently, but they come preassembled with top hats/etc...
also I dont think Tein utilizes the right way of lowering the car...as you lower the car on Tein, it makes the spring travel more and hence a mushier ride....where as in ISC, the preload is preset....you dont mess with the spring to lower the car, you rotate the threaded body in the shock body....
with that said, I had tein on my car for about 80-85K miles and I cudnt be happier...they rode well....but recently I swapped out to ISC N1's and the ride quality was instantly different....the car feels more planted, since the spring preload is not touched, you can see the difference when you go between dampening setups...also when you lower the car for summer and raise her back up for winter, you dont miss the ride quality (in the summer)....
I just drove my car last night after a week or so and how I miss driving her
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I bought my coils from Heeltoe and the other OEM parts from my local dealership. (I work at a dealer so we get a discount when I put it under the work's name.)
Otherwise, look at oemacuraparts.com
Otherwise, look at oemacuraparts.com
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^ or that yeah
I do hear great things about the ISC's as well! If I was able to slam the car I'd probably have considered them more. The bay area's already a dangerous place for my car haha
I do hear great things about the ISC's as well! If I was able to slam the car I'd probably have considered them more. The bay area's already a dangerous place for my car haha
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^^^ ohh they just mailed me the shorter shafts....I installed them on Chris's (twiggulus) car and he is tucking tire and can possibly go another 2 inches lower
the new shorts shafts are the bombbbbb !!!
the new shorts shafts are the bombbbbb !!!
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zoostation, I have the ISC N1 coils and I cudnt be happier...
am not sure on the price on them currently, but they come preassembled with top hats/etc...
also I dont think Tein utilizes the right way of lowering the car...as you lower the car on Tein, it makes the spring travel more and hence a mushier ride....where as in ISC, the preload is preset....you dont mess with the spring to lower the car, you rotate the threaded body in the shock body....
with that said, I had tein on my car for about 80-85K miles and I cudnt be happier...they rode well....but recently I swapped out to ISC N1's and the ride quality was instantly different....the car feels more planted, since the spring preload is not touched, you can see the difference when you go between dampening setups...also when you lower the car for summer and raise her back up for winter, you dont miss the ride quality (in the summer)....
I just drove my car last night after a week or so and how I miss driving her
am not sure on the price on them currently, but they come preassembled with top hats/etc...
also I dont think Tein utilizes the right way of lowering the car...as you lower the car on Tein, it makes the spring travel more and hence a mushier ride....where as in ISC, the preload is preset....you dont mess with the spring to lower the car, you rotate the threaded body in the shock body....
with that said, I had tein on my car for about 80-85K miles and I cudnt be happier...they rode well....but recently I swapped out to ISC N1's and the ride quality was instantly different....the car feels more planted, since the spring preload is not touched, you can see the difference when you go between dampening setups...also when you lower the car for summer and raise her back up for winter, you dont miss the ride quality (in the summer)....
I just drove my car last night after a week or so and how I miss driving her
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Hey guys,
Added 15F/20R Akatas this last week and the results were great. No rubbing, thanks all for the advice!
CBP is an amazing color.
Also slapped on the AEM V2 Loving the sound at high RPM's.
Updated List of Mods:
Exterior:
-Front Type-S A-Spec Kit
-Rear Type-S A-Spec Kit
-Tint 35% all around
-Moleskin
-M3 style Roof Spoiler
-Red Front Brembo Calipers
-Single Pot Rear Caliper Covers
-Type-S Mini-badge on front grille
-Debadged Rear/Trunk
Performance:
-AEM V2 Cold Air Intake
Suspension/Wheels:
-Tein Street Advance
-Progress RSB
-Akata 15F/20R Wheel Spacers
-Acura Red Stem Caps
Lighting:
-Custom Headlights by JnC (Blacked out V2, ZKW-R)
-Nokya 2500K Hyper Yellow Fogs
-Yellow Lamin-X Fog Light Film
-iJDMTOY 921 6000K Backup LED
-White License Plate LED's
-Interior White LED Conversion
Interior/Electronics:
-RAZO Carbon Fiber Shift Knob
-Kinivo Bluetooth HFL/Audio
Added 15F/20R Akatas this last week and the results were great. No rubbing, thanks all for the advice!
CBP is an amazing color.
Also slapped on the AEM V2 Loving the sound at high RPM's.
Updated List of Mods:
Exterior:
-Front Type-S A-Spec Kit
-Rear Type-S A-Spec Kit
-Tint 35% all around
-Moleskin
-M3 style Roof Spoiler
-Red Front Brembo Calipers
-Single Pot Rear Caliper Covers
-Type-S Mini-badge on front grille
-Debadged Rear/Trunk
Performance:
-AEM V2 Cold Air Intake
Suspension/Wheels:
-Tein Street Advance
-Progress RSB
-Akata 15F/20R Wheel Spacers
-Acura Red Stem Caps
Lighting:
-Custom Headlights by JnC (Blacked out V2, ZKW-R)
-Nokya 2500K Hyper Yellow Fogs
-Yellow Lamin-X Fog Light Film
-iJDMTOY 921 6000K Backup LED
-White License Plate LED's
-Interior White LED Conversion
Interior/Electronics:
-RAZO Carbon Fiber Shift Knob
-Kinivo Bluetooth HFL/Audio
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Effin SICK bud...looks very well done
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Perfect Kaiii-now, on to the engine bay.
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