rockstar143's '04 NBP progress thread (part deux continues after 6 year hiatus)
12-21-2015, 08:38 AM
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12-21-2015, 06:22 PM
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Cute sticker for the rear window. Can you get something to say her name in there too?
And, EPIC signature, bro!
And, EPIC signature, bro!
12-21-2015, 07:02 PM
sticker is already gone...
I couldn't do it!
12-21-2015, 07:53 PM
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You already did it....gotta get a "Zoe" sticker now.
12-21-2015, 10:09 PM
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All the confirmation that the ride is better that I needed:
Yesterday, on the way to an early Christmas party, Betty tells me...my boobs don't bounce as much...and even though I know it's a waste to tell you this because you always change it up, this is the nicest I've ever thought your car looked.
I did good!
Yesterday, on the way to an early Christmas party, Betty tells me...my boobs don't bounce as much...and even though I know it's a waste to tell you this because you always change it up, this is the nicest I've ever thought your car looked.
I did good!
12-22-2015, 06:24 AM
LOL...the sticker is gone!
Adam, yes, that's exactly what she uses to gauge!
Adam, yes, that's exactly what she uses to gauge!
12-22-2015, 06:17 PM
You took the sticker off.....
Just get what I have. When you have baby in the car you slap it on.... When she isn't you take it off.
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12-22-2015, 07:02 PM
12-22-2015, 10:39 PM
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love those new pictures! 
this is definitely my favourite!
I've always wanted to do a shot like this except I couldn't find a place to do it
this is definitely my favourite!
I've always wanted to do a shot like this except I couldn't find a place to do it
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12-23-2015, 10:42 AM
I'm waiting for the day when someone steal J's pics and post them on their IG like, look at my baby.
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12-25-2015, 10:49 PM
So...no big deal except realized that with the extra meat, I was still rubbing a bit and I'm done with that. So I raised it up more...3/4" threading on fronts and 7/8" and dialed in a little more camber.
Still at 24.25" FTG...which means I was way off and forgot what I used to be. I was 23.75 when I thought I was 24...
Anyway, maybe I'm just getting older but I actually like how it looks with just no gap and tires showing.
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Still at 24.25" FTG...which means I was way off and forgot what I used to be. I was 23.75 when I thought I was 24...
Anyway, maybe I'm just getting older but I actually like how it looks with just no gap and tires showing.
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12-26-2015, 10:49 AM
Thanks, man...I guess it's just not as flush as I recall!
12-26-2015, 02:24 PM
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I think it looks excellent. You may be getting chronologically older, but really, you're getting becoming more mature.
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12-26-2015, 02:49 PM
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Gorgeous, J. 
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12-26-2015, 08:41 PM
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There's way too much "OMG I luvs jizz gayse!" From all attending members.
And that's why I showed up to rain on the parade. (And gobble some of the sweet photographic jizz material J posted)
And that's why I showed up to rain on the parade. (And gobble some of the sweet photographic jizz material J posted)
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12-28-2015, 06:25 PM
you motherfuckers always know how to make me chuckle. things are great, but huge adjustments at home, as you well know...this time in my life is awesome and crazy
anyway, lil Z decided to nap long enough to allow me to swap tranny fluid...it'd been almost 3 years and about 20K miles...so did it. AC Delco Synchro FM...
used a pivoting 3/8" head to avoid having to move intake
as a whistle, clean
2.3 L measured out
super sick funnel from my step grandfather that passed away
12-28-2015, 06:42 PM
Loaded the old girl up with the kid, 3 dogs and wife and headed to the park for a couple hours. Fun times!
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12-28-2015, 07:22 PM
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Where's the picture of you sitting next to the car with your arm around it????
Great pictures.....
Great pictures.....
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12-28-2015, 09:59 PM
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140 pictures of the car.. 0 pictures of the fam. 
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12-28-2015, 10:02 PM
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You didn't get the Jeremy nudes? 
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12-28-2015, 11:00 PM
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12-29-2015, 12:01 AM
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I have more nudes of J than you'd care to ever see
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12-29-2015, 09:23 AM
I don't show them because they are bad angles of my fat belly, not because of my pea nus.
Anyway, I got some of the fam...but have a different folder for those, plus baby Z had eye crusties and baby momma forbid me from getting her in any shots.
Anyway, I got some of the fam...but have a different folder for those, plus baby Z had eye crusties and baby momma forbid me from getting her in any shots.
12-29-2015, 10:11 AM
After ordering a new license plate frame area thingy (I broke my original and Bruce sold me a type S where the holes don't align perfectly which makes me HAVE to run a plate frame...he really helped me out in a pinch!) the new one has the rear area in silver so I decided to go ahead and give homage to the original Acura beak!
Fun to switch it up!
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Fun to switch it up!
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12-29-2015, 01:54 PM
At times I miss my blacked out grill from my last NBP, but the factory chrome/silver beak provides really good contrast sometimes. I opted to keep mine in chrome this time around for that reason and I love it!
Looking awesome as always J. I'm a big fan of the beefier OEM 235 tire...i never liked the smaller look of 225's.
Looking awesome as always J. I'm a big fan of the beefier OEM 235 tire...i never liked the smaller look of 225's.
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12-29-2015, 02:01 PM
Thanks, Quadrat! 
I agree, the stock width is the right size for this car. Even in how it drives...the 225 doesn't have the right weight load index for the car so bumps were much more harsh. The cornering isn't as sharp, but I can likely up the psi a notch to get a little back. Worth it though because it drives so smoothly now! Even though I had to bump a little camber in to make it work...because there's less obvious gap now too, was able to raise up 3/4" and maintain the same look
About the grill...for sure, man...I have the very nicely painted one on my workbench right now...I can always swap back and forth but I'll keep the beak on for a bit. You already know that's how I keep from getting bored of the car!
I agree, the stock width is the right size for this car. Even in how it drives...the 225 doesn't have the right weight load index for the car so bumps were much more harsh. The cornering isn't as sharp, but I can likely up the psi a notch to get a little back. Worth it though because it drives so smoothly now! Even though I had to bump a little camber in to make it work...because there's less obvious gap now too, was able to raise up 3/4" and maintain the same look
About the grill...for sure, man...I have the very nicely painted one on my workbench right now...I can always swap back and forth but I'll keep the beak on for a bit. You already know that's how I keep from getting bored of the car!
12-29-2015, 07:32 PM
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Good looking shot, J.
12-29-2015, 07:49 PM
Thank you Steven Bell.
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12-29-2015, 07:55 PM
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You are very welcome Jeremy P.
12-29-2015, 08:21 PM
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I love the new beak, its definitely refreshing!
What ended up happening with your rear license plate assembly?
I had a Type-S one I just sold it for friend who's parting out, I really wanted it for myself (for the chrome trim) but didn't know it didn't line up. Glad I didn't buy it now!
What ended up happening with your rear license plate assembly?
I had a Type-S one I just sold it for friend who's parting out, I really wanted it for myself (for the chrome trim) but didn't know it didn't line up. Glad I didn't buy it now!
12-29-2015, 08:25 PM
Thank you Thanh!
Yeah, I have come full circle where I started liking some of the original styling cues the car was intended to have. Hahaha...
Well, I THINK that because of the rearview camera, the holes were slightly different up top...if you look up a type S and base, they have different part numbers and it's because of that. I had to dremel out the upper holes to go over the ones on my trunk for it to align...so basically, I have to run a plate frame to hide the lower part not lining up...so with this fix, I can run a traditional no frame with some cool plate screws like I have on the S2000.
Yeah, I have come full circle where I started liking some of the original styling cues the car was intended to have. Hahaha...
Well, I THINK that because of the rearview camera, the holes were slightly different up top...if you look up a type S and base, they have different part numbers and it's because of that. I had to dremel out the upper holes to go over the ones on my trunk for it to align...so basically, I have to run a plate frame to hide the lower part not lining up...so with this fix, I can run a traditional no frame with some cool plate screws like I have on the S2000.
12-29-2015, 08:52 PM
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Details dork checking in... What sort of "cool plate screws" do you have on the s2k?
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Ah, slick!
I currently have a similar set of thingies but with socket cap screws and a conical/volcano type washer in raw aluminum finish.
I currently have a similar set of thingies but with socket cap screws and a conical/volcano type washer in raw aluminum finish.
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12-29-2015, 09:58 PM
it's always the details, man! always!
12-30-2015, 07:46 PM
More twe(r)akin!
added 5mm spacer on rear and changed sway bar to track setting...along with a bump in psi
now we're talkin...I was having a hard time with the rear gap
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some kid left this in the park
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added 5mm spacer on rear and changed sway bar to track setting...along with a bump in psi
now we're talkin...I was having a hard time with the rear gap
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12-31-2015, 10:21 AM
Awesome pics, I think captain america is my fav after the First pic.
I'm thinking about a set of new tires. Found the Kumho AST on Discount tire direct, Curious to hear your thoughts? Seems like too good of a deal at $88, but my total came to $325 after web savings. I think I paid $160/each for my Conti DWS, not all that happy with them after a bubble on one
I am bored of Aspecs, so I wanna get a set of cheap 18" rims and tires to hopefully get a package together under $1k.
I'm thinking about a set of new tires. Found the Kumho AST on Discount tire direct, Curious to hear your thoughts? Seems like too good of a deal at $88, but my total came to $325 after web savings. I think I paid $160/each for my Conti DWS, not all that happy with them after a bubble on one
I am bored of Aspecs, so I wanna get a set of cheap 18" rims and tires to hopefully get a package together under $1k.
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