NSXTC

iTrader: (1)

What are you doing to the engine bay?

My wife had Lasik done and loves it! It certainly is not cheap though (at least to have it done right it isn't)!

Happy upcoming New Years!

SSM4DR

iTrader: (1)

Yeah, you're right on that. It sure isn't cheap my friend, I myself am looking at $3,568.30 to be exact. But my sister and bro in law has gotten Lasik done and I hear nothing but good things.

About my engine bay, you guys know me lol. I always make you guys wait and see .

minnesotan

Hello-

I have an Acura Integra V6 whose air conditioner recently went bad. And the power steering is also screeching. I need someone who can work on my Integra to resolve these issues. And, I need an engine shield built because it sits uncomfortably low.

Can anyone help me with my car (or recommend a decent mechanic)?

I live in Edina, Minnesota. And I am real. It snowed today and forecast for tomorrow calls for more snow.

Thanks

minnesotan

Oh, please do private message me if you can assist. Thanks

SSM4DR

iTrader: (1)

Hi there, are you currently running the Hasport Billet J-series V6 Engine Mount Kit? It optimizes engine placement for ground clearance and axles angle.

minnesotan

Yes and no. It is a Hasport mount but it has been modified so that the hood can close and accomadate an automatic transmission.

Right now, I am looking to protect the bottom of the powertrain, especially, the automatic transmission which sits at the same level of the oil pan.

If these niggling faults are fixed, it'd be good to go. Oh, there is some rust I need help with so if anyone can recommend someone in the Twin Cities who can work with this otherwise finished project, that would be great!

SSM4DR

iTrader: (1)

Oh I see, sorry I don't know too much about the V6 swap into the civics and integras. I only know that Hasport has that custom made mount so that you can close the hood and at the same time have ground clearance.

minnesotan

That's alright. I guess for reference, it is an Integra with a J32A2 (TL Type-S) with Automatic. It has all the stuff that the TL has with ABS, Air, and PS. (Usually, there isn't enough space for those)

If someone could look at my Air Conditioning system, that would be great. There is nothing special about it because it is exactly what you would find in a TL. Same with the PS.

Please help! Suggestions for any good mechanics?

SSM4DR

iTrader: (1)

Nice set up, I only knew of the white Integra with the cut up that sporting the V6 swap from the team: Simply fresh. Anyhow the only person that would know more about the pulley and air conditioning would be: WBA-01. Try giving him a pm.

minnesotan

Thank you for your recommendation -- hopefully, he'll be able to help. I think I know that Integra you are talking about. Isn't it owned by Boomlep? (I think that's his name) His is a coupe and has a manual transmission. It also has that hole cut in the hood. I didn't cut a hole so my engine and transmission sit rather low in the chassis. That's why I need a shield.

Any fabricators out there?

Takata 18

Yes WBA-01 is who you should be dealing with he will be able to help. I would PM him. I have not had any luck getting a hold of him in the pass month. Good luck.

Takata 18

Hi all back from the east coast. Happy New Year to all. Hope the new year is good to all. I found out that in PA you do not have emissions and you do not have to have a front plate either, but gas is expensive.

minnesotan

Thanks -- I haven't had any luck either. Maybe he is inactive. Does anyone in Minnesota have a J32 Civic/Integra as well? It'd be cool to have a meet up with these swaps.

NSXTC

iTrader: (1)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Takata 18

We're is everyone is like the earth swallowed them up. Pineapple are you still around, WBA-01, Jacob, Max. WTF we are all still alive I hope.

Takata 18

Travis are you going to KC? What day are you planning on leaving?

luckyjakob

Hope everyone had a great christmas and new years!

I'm around Jorge.. Just been super busy lately. I have been getting the urge to get a new car though... trying not to pay attention to it, but it's getting stronger.. I think once spring comes and i can put my wheels back on, lower it, get my rear a-spec lip, i should be content though

nate_0022

iTrader: (2)

Me still alive.
I got most of my parts gathered for my new headlight build. Currently I have a pair of S2K AP1 projectors with e30 clear lenses, Type S clear diffusers, ZKW-R clear lenses for the TL projectors, I'll be ordering Osram SVS bulbs for all 4 projectors. I'll also be toying around with custom shield for the S2k and TL projectors and see what I can come up with. Hopefully I can fit those S2k projectors into the DRL spot, I'm sure it's going to require a lot of cutting. I'm going to make a custom braket to for more support. That's all I got for this winter!

NSXTC

iTrader: (1)

Yup, still planning on going! I don't think it has been determined which weekend in June it will be yet. Usually we leave early Friday morning, so that we can get down there by Friday afternoon.

We then usually hook up with some of the locals down there to have a small dinner on Friday night! KC BBQ FTW!!

luckyjakob

You'll have to let me know the plan, assuming things are good, I'm in!

SSM4DR

iTrader: (1)

Just got my Lasik done a couple of hours ago . Hopefully everyone is well.

Takata 18

How do you like the LASIK I had LASIK done years ago. It is great when you first look at letters and numbers you see so clear it's amazing.

SSM4DR

iTrader: (1)

It's amazing. I'm currently at 20/30 but the doctor said that it'll get better once my eyes heal and recover. Where's your vision currently at?

Phantom_of_the_Acura

What I'm always here. I had a quiet xmas and new years I got the Beatles box set on vinyl and a Proj-ect Debut Carbon record player. But I had to take my dad's hand me down Marantz receiver in for service to get the most out of the new record player and records. It sounds really great compared to hearing the same songs on my iPod. I have plans to do a ton of service on the M5 this spring to get it ready for the fact it now has almost 65,000 miles so spark plugs and fuel filter are on the to do list along with new front tires and a few other maintenance items so I'm saving up for all of that plus doing double payments to get it paid down.

Takata 18

Mine is 20/20 I have more of a problem with the tiny letters but that happens with age .

Takata 18

Sounds great Max I got a car cover for the TL it is not new my brother had it a d was not using it. I have a few things I have to do to the TL like new rotors and pads front rotors were getting down this pass summer. I am going to remove the front bumper and have it repainted, clean my CAI filter before the season arrives.

luckyjakob

Has anyone used Redline Type F ATF before? I need to do a transmission fluid flush, and am looking at what my options are. So far, I've seen nothing but great things regarding Redline Type F.

Also, is it worth it to do a 3x3 flush, or would a single flush be sufficient?

Takata 18

Hey I have those covers if your interested

Takata 18

The ATF fluid that acura makes is really good. All this redline Type F I would put in a racing car. Waste of money if you ask me. When was the last time your car was on a track? Don't waste your money. The product Acura has is fine for your car it is not a cheap product. If in dout ask Joe if you can get a hold of him.

SSM4DR

iTrader: (1)

Sorry bud, I gave it a lot of thought and I decided to go a different route. Anyhow anything new with you car?

nate_0022

iTrader: (2)

I have redline d4 in mine right now. After reading "I hate cars" posts that what I decided to go with.

Takata 18

For now it is sitting in the garage under a car cover. I will need to put new rotors this spring I want to get my front bumper redone. I will be taking the bumper of to get it repainted. Also clean my CAI filter While the bumper is off. I have a few other surprises.

luckyjakob

I'm not worried about cost. a 1x3 flush would cost me about $35 in ATF... I've just heard good things about that particular ATF

How do you like the Redline D4 fluid?

bouncer07

Modern Automotive Performance does great fabs. I've owned some DSM's and Evo's in the past that they can take care of you with it being custom. Another fab guy is Full Blown that can assist your needs.

GLowrdr

Hey Jakob - nobody really answered you, but you will want to do the 3x3 rather than a single. The issue with the single, is that you can only get like 80% of the fluid out of the pan unless you drop it. And most of the "chunks" will stay in the pan. So flush out the 80, refill, take it for a drive and flush again. This should get more crap out of there.

With a single flush, you are leaving 20% of the stuff you want out of there. With the 3x3 you end up leaving 3.2% (mathmatically speaking)

Now my math may not be 100% accurate, due to the fact that I am not positive how much fluid is left in the bottom of the pan below the drain plug. But if I remember correctly, it could actually be more than the 20% that stays. I want to say a quart stays in the system at all times. But not being a TL owner anymore, what do I know

Oh. And Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and whatever else I missed.

powderkeg

What's goin on fellas? I haven't check in on here in a while so I figured I'd say what's up!

Takata 18

Hey what is up happy new year. How are things at the KEG. I hope you had a good holidays.

Takata 18

Wao!!!! Glow we do not hear from you in months ahoy come back with a noble on flushing a tranny. Yes it is ovious the more you flush the cleaner it gets the better it is. Good for you for answering Jacob. How are you your season is over you sad.

GLowrdr

Yeah, that game was the first and only time I will ever wish Ponder was playing.

blktl04

I see what you did there.... you left me out.