The UA7 SQUAD Thread
did thr pre cats delete last night and changed out my sparks..
results: bit of raspy sound, but overall nice growl from 1000-3500 rpm, gotta get my V3 j pipe now
after 101k the spark plugs weren't bad at all, changed them for peace of mind plus very convenient to change the rear plugs while doing the pre cats delete.
some pics
results: bit of raspy sound, but overall nice growl from 1000-3500 rpm, gotta get my V3 j pipe now
after 101k the spark plugs weren't bad at all, changed them for peace of mind plus very convenient to change the rear plugs while doing the pre cats delete.
some pics
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nice i was wondering if i should do one of the new XLR8 j pipes to get better clearance over the speed bumps but am worried about a raspy sound.... i dont like rasp or it being crazy loud
btw i broke off 2 studs when was tightening them, sorta over did it, when opened my service manual said 23lb.ft. torque i did it by hand at around 60lb.ft.
I had to remove strut bar, cruise control motor, move over the power steering hose, remove spark plug coils and little black bracket under them, also the clips that the o2 sensor wires are hanging on are hard to get to, overall it wast so bad, just took my time, and F*%$ my hands taking that thing out. Also when pulling out the rear cat you have to keep turning it clockwise for the heat shields to slide through various obstacles that are in the way.
the f2's are amazing, great ride, im lowered 2inches or so. i wanna go lower for next summer, so i believe you should be good. i lowered mine for 19'' rims. im going 18s next so it should be all good!
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lol
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its a B*&%$ to break the nuts off the studs.
btw i broke off 2 studs when was tightening them, sorta over did it, when opened my service manual said 23lb.ft. torque i did it by hand at around 60lb.ft.
I had to remove strut bar, cruise control motor, move over the power steering hose, remove spark plug coils and little black bracket under them, also the clips that the o2 sensor wires are hanging on are hard to get to, overall it wast so bad, just took my time, and F*%$ my hands taking that thing out. Also when pulling out the rear cat you have to keep turning it clockwise for the heat shields to slide through various obstacles that are in the way.
btw i broke off 2 studs when was tightening them, sorta over did it, when opened my service manual said 23lb.ft. torque i did it by hand at around 60lb.ft.
I had to remove strut bar, cruise control motor, move over the power steering hose, remove spark plug coils and little black bracket under them, also the clips that the o2 sensor wires are hanging on are hard to get to, overall it wast so bad, just took my time, and F*%$ my hands taking that thing out. Also when pulling out the rear cat you have to keep turning it clockwise for the heat shields to slide through various obstacles that are in the way.
Holy crap. Heard they were a bitch to take off. I have a buddy that just got side swiped n totalled his car he had cat deletes and pretty much offered me them for free if I could get them off but Damn what a mission that would be... I still want a pair but I will wait till I find some in the market place and install them myself.
but in all seriousness, what city you live in, cause i usually travel to sac area, san fran
Last edited by Steven Bell; Dec 22, 2011 at 08:10 PM. Reason: Merged Posts.
Drifting
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im pretty far south of those area im down in simi which is border of ventura county and LA. yea i was thinking the other day of when i started working at 16 for $4.00 per hour minimum wage lol!!! i would work 4-5 hour shifts at a restaurant as a cashier lol after taxes thats like $15 bucks hahaha! WTF you couldnt get me to get out of bed for that now.
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Hey guys I need some help, I bought some blue DRL bulbs for my TLS. The bulbs itself are blue but when the bulb is on it looks stock. Are there any plug and play blue-ish DRLs? Also without causing any indicators on the dash. If so can someone link me to it. Thanks!
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I had a horrible rattle along the back window and checked the threads for what it could be and stuffed some paper towels in between the plastic to stop the rattle but it didn't help at all . Anyways to make a long story short, it was the right rear speaker and took it to Acura and with my snazzy warranty, got it replaced for free Just waiting to get my HID's in and then thinking about getting some new shoes. I really want an exhaust but with California being as lame as it is with emissions and smog testing I'm reluctant to do that 
. Anyways to make a long story short, it was the right rear speaker and took it to Acura and with my snazzy warranty, got it replaced for free Just waiting to get my HID's in and then thinking about getting some new shoes. I really want an exhaust but with California being as lame as it is with emissions and smog testing I'm reluctant to do that
http://www.acuraoemparts.com/delray/...All&vinsrch=no
Thats ridiculous!!!! Some people have nothing better to do than to damage other peoples property.... 
I would call your insurance and see if you can get them to cover it. Otherwise, I know acuraoemparts.com out of Delray florida has some decent prices and sells them painted to match. Dont know what your deductable is so it might not even be worth it to go through insurance.
Sorry to hear that!!
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not cheap tho. but it is factory and not ebay!
I would call your insurance and see if you can get them to cover it. Otherwise, I know acuraoemparts.com out of Delray florida has some decent prices and sells them painted to match. Dont know what your deductable is so it might not even be worth it to go through insurance.
Sorry to hear that!!
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not cheap tho. but it is factory and not ebay!
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sweet..
i had a good xmas...hope you did too!
that sucks man...cant stand ninja's..they need to get a job!!
that sucks man...cant stand ninja's..they need to get a job!!
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question....
since someone rear ended me the damage to my rear bumper is more of a crease along the top edge below the trunk area.... repair shop says they are going to take the bumper off and heat it up and reform it then repaint.... does this sound like a typical repair? I thought it was best just to get a new bumper.... any ideas?? i just dont want some weird half assed job lol
since someone rear ended me the damage to my rear bumper is more of a crease along the top edge below the trunk area.... repair shop says they are going to take the bumper off and heat it up and reform it then repaint.... does this sound like a typical repair? I thought it was best just to get a new bumper.... any ideas?? i just dont want some weird half assed job lol
