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Old 02-04-2012, 09:33 PM
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Put a DME header on (thanks dled1286), put an exhaust on (thanks JDM Chirs & Skunk2), and installed a Progress rear sway bar (thanks Sam Misled). The lower shock bolt was rusted solid into the shock bushing on one side, so I'm going to have to cut the bolt off and replace the bolt and the lower bushing next week.
Soak the bolt with PB Blaster and let it set for a bit (maybe drive the car around the block so it works is way in) then try to loosen it again. These aren't too snug since they're torqued at ~76 foot pounds but the rust of course won't help. If it doesn't loosen, try getting a longer ratchet/breaker bar or put a pipe on the end of the ratchet to get more leverage out of it.

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Old 02-04-2012, 09:52 PM
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i took off my rear wiper, Fit emblem and the Honda badge

 
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Old 02-05-2012, 12:39 AM
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i took off my rear wiper, Fit emblem and the Honda badge
thats what im talking about!!! looks good.. i plan to do the same with the wiper....
 

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Old 02-05-2012, 05:23 AM
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JDM door handles installed. Tomorrow I'm gonna work on the used Seibon carbon grill I picked up today.
 
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Old 02-05-2012, 07:36 AM
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Went over to the meat market I always shop at and had came out to find two guys looking at my car. I could hear they were talking about the tow hook. I said hello and they said, "What is that"? I told him it was a tow hook and then they asked what the hood was made of. I told them and they were like we've never seen this kind of Honda before and I told them what modifications I had done and the one guys said, "I bet that is one nice pocket rocket" I just laughed and said, Well it is a Honda!
 
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Old 02-05-2012, 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Hootie
Soak the bolt with PB Blaster and let it set for a bit (maybe drive the car around the block so it works is way in) then try to loosen it again. These aren't too snug since they're torqued at ~76 foot pounds but the rust of course won't help. If it doesn't loosen, try getting a longer ratchet/breaker bar or put a pipe on the end of the ratchet to get more leverage out of it.

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PB Blaster is the shiiiiiiiiiiiz!!! Went thru a case of it on my bros '80 camaro Z28 he was restoring and never had to cut a bolt regardless of the rust. I think one broke but that was because it was too far gone and we couldn't tell until after we started wrenching on it and *SNAP*. But anytime you can avoid cutting a bolt do it. The chances of screwing up something else is too great unless literally everything else has failed.
 
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Old 02-05-2012, 09:31 AM
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As it decided to snow last night, i thought it was about time to remove the semi-slicks and re-fit my stock "winter" wheels.

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I should really have done it last weekend, as it wasn't particularly fun swapping wheels over in the snow, lol.
 
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Old 02-05-2012, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Hootie
Soak the bolt with PB Blaster and let it set for a bit (maybe drive the car around the block so it works is way in) then try to loosen it again. These aren't too snug since they're torqued at ~76 foot pounds but the rust of course won't help. If it doesn't loosen, try getting a longer ratchet/breaker bar or put a pipe on the end of the ratchet to get more leverage out of it.

[/disclaimer] I nor Fit Freak won't be liable for damages or personal injury IF something were to go wrong will doing so.

I had my 1/2" IR impact gun hammering away, trust me, its frozen in there. I soaked the hell out of it. The bolt is turning about a 1/4 turn, the problem is the whole bushing/metal sleeve is turning with it. It now rattles while driving from loosening it, I figure if the PB/looseness doesn't have it free by tomorrow, I'll order the bushing and bolt and then cut it out.
 
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Old 02-05-2012, 04:00 PM
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Alignment after getting the car lowered on Friday.
 
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Old 02-06-2012, 12:07 AM
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I washed mine.

 
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Old 02-06-2012, 03:07 PM
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installed coilovers.. pics coming soon
 
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Old 02-06-2012, 04:17 PM
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Ordered a K&N drop in filter from amazon for $34 shipped...

I know, how exciting!
 
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Old 02-06-2012, 08:56 PM
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Test fitted the front lip. Painting it tomorrow. Name:  VfucS.jpg
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Old 02-06-2012, 09:07 PM
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Going for the mugen replica theme :/
 
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Old 02-06-2012, 09:15 PM
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My gf got me an Anime Angry sticker =D and i got a mustachee ;]

also did the license locator =D and installed my JDM Red Emblem! =D love ittt

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Gotta have the Stache ;]
 
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Old 02-06-2012, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by mike410b
Going for the mugen replica theme :/
I'm sorry but putting genuine Mugen stuff is out of my budget range. I bought this car on January 11th 2012. I'm not entering car shows. I'm not trying to be JDMTYTEYO. I like the way it looks. If I could save $4000 and pay only $350 to make me happy, I'll do it.. I'll be glad to spend the savings elsewhere.
 
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Old 02-06-2012, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Pistachio
I'm sorry but putting genuine Mugen stuff is out of my budget range. I bought this car on January 11th 2012. I'm not entering car shows. I'm not trying to be JDMTYTEYO. I like the way it looks. If I could save $4000 and pay only $350 to make me happy, I'll do it.. I'll be glad to spend the savings elsewhere.
I'm the same way! =] what kind of lip is that?? i want =]] link me plz?
 
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Old 02-06-2012, 10:01 PM
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Washed the car and put these on

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Old 02-06-2012, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by kcle730
I'm the same way! =] what kind of lip is that?? i want =]] link me plz?
Street Racing Life

That's the one I bought. It's just the Mugen replica for USDM bumpers. Pretty cheap. The guy actually drove and delivered to my house lol.
 
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Old 02-06-2012, 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by taFITta_sport
Washed the car and put these on

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Looking good.
 


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