Hey whats the name of those bushings for the rear sway....I need to replace mine.

I cant remember the ones I bought...theyre the red polyurethane ones

 

Energy suspension? I dont think prothane makes anything for our car.

Mark: I thought you gave up on that search a while back? I could have helped you locate one lol. Its expensive now but think of the savings later! lol.

 

No, I was checking all the various forums, ebay, amazon, salvage yards even looked at getting a new one as the used prices were around $1,800. Then another $2,500 or more for all the extras. I was hoping a deal would happen and I'd get some money to justify it, but alas it was not to be. Anyway, at the current rate of failure it'll last less than 30k miles.

Oh, the only upside is that I get to make a run at breaking in to the low 13s at the track.

Ruf

 

That's damn quick for N/A 2G.

 

Something like these?

http://store.excelerateperformance.c...t/g-52082.aspx

Ruf

 

Well, true N/A I'm shooting for high 13s with my current mods. But there are more on the long range radar. Here's quick peek at where things stand.


02 WDP TLS Black Interior w/ Black Grill Inserts & Cleared Headlights
**1/4mile 14.46 @96.07MPH (14.22 @97.69 Density Altitude Corrected);
(45-70mph test - 3.5 secs) 17x7 Konig Appeals SMF – 18.2lbs each
P225/45ZR-17 Sumitomo HRT AS P01- (just got T/A drag radials for track)
CT Icebox, Custom RamAir, CT Sways & Springs, Illumina Struts,
SP Performance Diamond Slotted Rotors, Hawk HPS brake pads, braided
SS brake lines, SPC adjustable front ball joints and rear control arms.
3nd Gen Innovative Motor Mounts – Front (w/black bushings) & Side Only
Bored out Intake & TBs, Mugen Cooling & Thermoblok Mods
Ceramic Coated XS Headers & Random-Tech Hiflow CAT, Custom 2.5”
CAT Back exhaust with Vibrant 1145 Mufflers,
Tranny #4 Installed 1.31.2011, Miltec-1

Note** (1/4 mile time was before ceramic headers, Hi-flow CAT, Custom 2.5” Exhaust,
Vibrant Performance Mufflers, IMMs, Full Bored out Intake & TBs; and it was not with the drag radials.)


Future Mods will be made until it runs 13 sec ¼ mile times.
Custom Aluminum Intake, UR Pullies, PR2 intake mods
And lastly a 3.5 stroker conversion and maybe 6 speed swap.

Ruf

 

I think a 6spd swap is really going to do wonders on your setup.

 

With DR's I think you'll definitely break into the 13's on a good run. Keep us updated! You might be able to swing a 235 on those wheels as well.

 

The 225s rub, so when I do the next major power mods I'll have to plan on getting wider rims with a little more inset and roll the fenders.

Ruf

 

You can borrow mine lol.

 

should have known

 

FYI to those interested: Cars & Bikes will start back in March.

 

Rick, this photo shoot is gonna be crazy.....the hanger is gonna be freakin packed for the Superbowl.

 

 

Any objections to me coming and checking them out? Maybe Rick could take a few shots of my TL too?

 

http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php...40761875983679

facebook event page for feb 5th. ANyone want to add to that?

 

Dude, I am looking forward to this. Had a few friends ask me tonight to come with them to Austin to shoot at CCM9, & told them I already had plans to do a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.



@Shawn, I will gladly take some pics of your TL.

 

Sure Shawn....you're more then welcome to join us.

 

I want to wear some cardboard wings and run across the airstrip.

 

That'll all we need . . . some guy wear just cardboard wings streaking down the runway . . . .

Ruf

 

Let's see . . got the new rear struts, rear adjustable control arms, rotors and pads installed this afternoon. Now the goal to get that tranny bolted up tomorrow. Then I can start putting everything else back together . . and hope I don't have any leftover parts or bolts.

Ruf

 

Thats what we call weight reduction mark.

 

Anyone going to the NFL Experience ? I am planing on riding the train down Sunday morning and checking it out. Anyone interested in joining me?

 

I think I'm off Sunday. I might be down for that.
Damn, $25.

 

Thanks Rick. What time were you guys planning to do it? I'm free before 11:30, and after 3:30. Fucking Sat prep is gunna consume 4 hours this saturday

 

Any recommendations on an exhaust shop in the area that does mandrel bends?

 

Pronto Muffler Shop, but I'm not a 100% on the mandrel bends, you might wanna call and ask them. They do a really good job though...good pricing too.

 

So, Starbucks tomorrow anyone?

 

Im down....What kind of exhaust you lookin for my friend might be able to weld one up.

 

I might be able to make it. No completely sure though.

 

I should be leaving the house in a few minutes.

 

Im abaout to head out there I had to work on my moms car need to finish off topping off some coolant.

 

nelson, did you ever get a hold of the suspensions?

what time is the meet up on feb 5? i might go depending on if i work ;/

 

Everyone gonna meet at cars and coffee in the morning and go from there. I would add more details if I knew lol. That is all I know though. And no nothing on the suspension yet.

 

what time is cars and coffee again? and where at? i keep forgetting.

 

Better be there early. I'm arriving at 6:30.

 

Nothing crazy, got a pair of Magnaflows I want some flanges welded to so I can bolt up to the factory Y-Pipe. Was going to have the whole exhaust re-done, but I think I'm almost done throwing money into my car.

 

I see that shouldnt be hard at all.

 

I need some PDR, someone nailed me on both rear fenders!!!!!!!!!!!! I guess i'll head out to cars & coffee, but damn its embarrassing.

 

New guy from Denton. Hope to check out a meet sometime. Just purchased a 2008 Acura TSX Manual