^ enkei rpf1

 

Another set of rpf1s that cost more than my engine and turbo combined?

Edit: nvrmnd you could only buy the engine or the turbo not both for the price of 4 rpf1s

 

rpf1 or rpf1 knockoffs

 

Ohh no knock offs and yeah rpf1s I'm stoked to put them on

 

I guess I can guarantee that when I bought my tires AND wheels, they cost more than the engine and turbo combined. Well, your engine and turbo anyway, since it's quite easy for folks to go aftermarket into oblivion.

I'm not trying to be proud of it, just saying it's something I don't regret.

People gotta do what they like, right?

 

I suppose. Every once in a while I think about getting wheels but I just can't justify the cost. I don't plan on buying new wheels until I can make more power than the widest tire the stock wheels fit can put down to the ground. At that point I'll want some 16x7s so I can put on some 235/40/16

 

235s? dang... that's wide.

For me, my justification is a combination of things.

Got a flat... had to replace one tire (hole IN THE bubble in sidewall).
Hate stock tires, decided to do the whole set at once. They were all at 6mm already (@12k miles in less than a year of driving!).
Had thought about trying out lighter wheels eventually, this just sped it up. I had TireRack do the mounting and balancing all before they shipped it.

If nothing else, the grip on the new tires are much more exciting than stock. Here's hoping I don't need to start in 3rd gear just to get moving next winter. For whatever reason, I just can't be a reasonable driver.

 

Ugh, I hate waking up early. But, on the brightside I've got 6 hours to wrench before work. Today's plans include switching oil pans. Finally pulling the old engine out. Dropping the new engine in and getting most of the wiring and sensors done.

 

How much the new engine cost you? Switching to a MT?

Gave mine a bath.

 

Washed it today finally since I painted rims...Photo shoot time, Tints + lowering soon

 

$500 for an engine with 18k. Didn't accomplish as much as I wanted to. Just got the old engine out and swapped oil pans. Time to put in my 8 hours for the man. I'd rather be in my garage.

 

I vote for switching to MT!

 

I've had my 2011 Base Fit 2 days so far and I am already working on it. Today I added a spring to the throttle peddle to stiffen it up a bit (it's really nice now) and am painting the upper glove box to match the outside of the car. When I get my new head unit and install kit I will paint the bezel of that to match as well.

 

Not until I blow this AT up. Frankly I'm starting to really really like this transmission. Yes it robs some power but it is so buttery smooth, and never breaking boost between shifts has advantages. I swear this AT was designed for a more powerful engine. There is just something awesome about putting power down during the shift.

 

installed JDP lip, and rear deffusers. along with led running lights. also finally got around to painting my other 2 rims white.

 

ordered jdm badges, custom fit sub enclosure, tail/head/fog light tint, enkei rpf1's wrapped in 205/45/17 kuhmo ecsta's, dynamat(enough to do the whole fit), Pioneer AVH-P3300BT with navi component, Viper 350 Plus (P/N 3105V), Electric throttle contoller, Muteki SR35 Lug Nuts - Green, Swift Springs Sport Mach , Bull Lock Wheel Locks - Black, and HERTZ ENERGY HSK 165

now i got to wait till the end of june to install all of it lol......iraq blows

 

Britdevine` lookin' gud... I saw somebody on here with a GE that mask'd off and painted the very top strip/trim above the "H" emblem of the front grille. This wud look gud I think on yurs if you paint that trim the color of yur wheels..

 

(yesterday)

I got into a pissing match with a Beemer.

The only thing that happened was... I showed him that I was willing to speed up, to get OUT of people's way. And he showed that he was willing to slow down to STAY in people's way.

I really hate some drivers.

 

sounds like utah drivers.....they are the worst

 

Never get into a pissing contest with a Beemer.