Jon’s slow Type-S & Mustang Progress Thread
08-03-2018, 08:50 AM
#83
Burning Brakes
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So last night was both good and bad but still work to do. My friend was awesome in helping me and knows his way around Hondas. We got the new axles in( found out the driver side was a raxles brand-very old though), the PCD's are in, old jpipe out which some cutting was necessary, but then the new jpipe was not aligning right with the rear PCD studs. So I put the old jpipe back on. Ill update soon with pics, I am currently talking to who I bought the new jpipe from so hopefully it will be resolved. Car drives a lot better with new axles and the PCDs gave some extra power, Im impressed. The car is still very quiet also.
08-04-2018, 11:36 AM
#86
Burning Brakes
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Here’s my buddy Chris cutting out those nasty rusty bolts on the 3rd cat. The toughest part was the intermediate shaft but wow the new axles are night and day. The pcds are a good mod now when I roll into 2nd she spins pretty good. After I figure out the jpipe fitment issue I’ll move to getting the new suspension on
08-06-2018, 08:53 AM
#88
Burning Brakes
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They are definitely nice to have and if you have the height, definitely worth the moola. My dad had his 2 post installed out the door for about $1,800.
08-06-2018, 09:32 AM
#89
yeah, I don't even have a usable garage space for one anymore...sadly...
I see why the double flex section of some of the j pipes came in handy for tightening things up...
have you tried loosening the pcd's up as much as they'll go and using slightly smaller hardware to have more
wiggle room to line things up?
I see why the double flex section of some of the j pipes came in handy for tightening things up...
have you tried loosening the pcd's up as much as they'll go and using slightly smaller hardware to have more
wiggle room to line things up?
08-06-2018, 09:43 AM
#90
Burning Brakes
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Unfortunately we did not try that the same night but that is what Bruce suggested. I will try that because his jpipe is very good quality. Hopefully Ill have time to try to put it on this weekend. It will be a 30 min job now that I have all new hardware. I still cant believe how quiet it is with PCDs and I don't notice any smell, Power delivery is much smoother and awesome up top
08-20-2018, 10:30 AM
#95
Burning Brakes
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Thank you sir, Im over this stock suspension so I hired my friend Chris again to help install the Koni/HR combo on this thing. Do you recommend any spacers? I want to do 15/20 not sure what company is decent, Ive researched a lot and Im cheap just gotta pull the trigger once I drop it
08-20-2018, 10:46 AM
#96
Team Owner
I honestly don't think you can really go wrong on spacers. It's a block of metal, sandwiched between the wheel and rotor... I'm not even sure it experiences crazy amounts of force (though the studs are a different story). I get the feeling that by now many of these brands have been making spacers for years on end... as long as they don't have terrible reviews, you should be golden.
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08-20-2018, 03:21 PM
#98
Burning Brakes
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Im pretty sure Ill get the look I want with the wheels I want to buy but the stock wheels might have to do until the funds are there because I also want some decent rubber also
08-21-2018, 06:37 AM
#99
I had akata spacers originally...on the back of the S2000, one of them cracked in 2 places and the other side warped inward enough to where I couldn't stack them. I contacted them and they told me to eat shit...I personally wouldn't trust them although I will say I do go sideways in the car and maybe I put stress on them that you wouldn't.
That said, I bought some cheap DMV Motorsport spacers off ebay years ago and they are still going strong on my S2000...about $60 per set, IIRC
That said, I bought some cheap DMV Motorsport spacers off ebay years ago and they are still going strong on my S2000...about $60 per set, IIRC
08-21-2018, 07:53 AM
#100
Burning Brakes
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I had akata spacers originally...on the back of the S2000, one of them cracked in 2 places and the other side warped inward enough to where I couldn't stack them. I contacted them and they told me to eat shit...I personally wouldn't trust them although I will say I do go sideways in the car and maybe I put stress on them that you wouldn't.
That said, I bought some cheap DMV Motorsport spacers off ebay years ago and they are still going strong on my S2000...about $60 per set, IIRC
That said, I bought some cheap DMV Motorsport spacers off ebay years ago and they are still going strong on my S2000...about $60 per set, IIRC
08-21-2018, 09:46 AM
#102
Burning Brakes
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Wrenching is definitely still a very fun hobby of mine, some of the best times Ive had were wrenching with some friends. There really aren't any TL's around here in Ohio or maybe Im just not sure where to look. The car scene is decent in Toledo but its really gone downhill. We still have SRT 4 gangs rolling around...don't even get me started on all the New Lease Dodges...
08-21-2018, 09:27 PM
#104
Drifting
What happened with those wheels? Didn't install them?
And did you get the exhaust manifold on? Does it run better?
And did you get the exhaust manifold on? Does it run better?
08-22-2018, 07:49 AM
#105
Burning Brakes
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08-22-2018, 07:51 AM
#106
Burning Brakes
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I only bought one wheel to test fit, Ill buy the rest this winter for the spring. The PCDs are on and the car does run better, it definitely has some more power.
08-22-2018, 02:37 PM
#107
Burning Brakes
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Just ordered my first appearance mod, painted roof spoiler, Probably going to order some oem window visors also soon. Ordered the spoiler from ebay seller oembmwshop, Hopefully it will look good
08-23-2018, 10:02 AM
#111
Burning Brakes
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I kinda knew what he was saying, Joe seems like a good dude, I finally have a nice garage so my friends and I are always helping each other out...and my fridge is totally full of beer
08-23-2018, 10:05 AM
#112
Burning Brakes
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Thanks Sockr, My friend says it will look ricey and that Im going to become a stance boy but I assured him Im too cheap to constantly buy tires and I like good handling cars.
08-23-2018, 10:09 AM
#113
lol...
my point was just that i was saying i'd be there to help out and laugh with you...not have you work on my car.
not to joe specifically but there are so many people that do that...oh good, you like cars...work on mine.
I'm getting old. Crotchety even.
my point was just that i was saying i'd be there to help out and laugh with you...not have you work on my car.
not to joe specifically but there are so many people that do that...oh good, you like cars...work on mine.
I'm getting old. Crotchety even.
08-23-2018, 10:21 AM
#114
Burning Brakes
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I’m not an alcoholic I swear...this is my current beer status in the garage fridge. It makes me so happy
08-23-2018, 01:06 PM
#120
Burning Brakes
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Hahahahhaha Im glad you saw the Busch light, Ehhh Im kinda redneck, Im not gonna turn down a beer unless its a fruity one. Im getting old so I like old man beer-Don't Judge me!!!