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Old Dec 24, 2014 | 11:39 PM
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Oh, my Michelin Pilot Super Sports Tire also had worn out,
hopefully I can squeeze 5,000 miles more, but that is probably it...
and since I plan to put 380mm Brembo Rotor upfront,
then I need 19in wheel.

and of course 5 lug conversion,

so I already buy 1 wheel for the purpose of fitting the rotor, brake and the
necessary custom rotor hat and caliper bracket.

I decide I am going to go with Honda Accord HFP 19in wheel
so at least it is still factory Honda Wheel

Here is the wheel that I bought:
 
Old Dec 25, 2014 | 04:08 PM
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Nice interior upgrades!

Originally Posted by spryter
The Power Stop rotors are Zinc coated apparently. I've also never heard of Centric before? Maybe its my sheltered northern life where parts that don't fit on lifted diesels don't get talked about. Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever seen a truck up here with upgraded brakes. With all the extra weight they like to pack on them, you'd think someone would've thought braking performance was important...
Centric own StopTech and produce both brands.

They have been around for a long time
 
Old Dec 25, 2014 | 08:47 PM
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Traded her 2 days ago.
 
Old Dec 25, 2014 | 09:37 PM
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installed the scangauge e i received for christmas. still needs to calibrate. shits gonna take 2 weeks since i just recently filled up the tank. partially installed sport pedals too. waiting for the rivet tool to come in from amazon.
 
Old Dec 25, 2014 | 11:12 PM
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Install My Auto Folding Wiring and Module today,
my car finally have the Auto Folding Mirror function,
more than 1 year after I install the Motorized Folding Mirror hahaha,
too bad,
I can not install the Auto Tilt (Reverse) Mirror Wiring and Module for now,
because the USDM Fit Socket and JDM Insight Socket is not compatible.
Have to do more research.

Here is the link to the DIY:
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...ml#post1284070



and here is the picture of my car after I arm the alarm:
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Old Dec 26, 2014 | 08:20 PM
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Ordered a Lv3 cam from Bisi to go along with the engine rebuild. States an improvement of about 15~18%, maybe will get about 155~160ps with it and the 2.1:1 upped compression.
 
Old Dec 28, 2014 | 01:30 AM
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I just received my O2 Sensor Tools from Amazon:
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and I also received my EBC Brake Pads:
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Old Dec 28, 2014 | 01:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Waiz
Centric own StopTech and produce both brands.

They have been around for a long time
Did not know that. Also didn't know that EBC was a UK brand.
 
Old Dec 28, 2014 | 06:11 PM
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received my rivet tool yesterday and finished up the install for my pedals. had to remove the oem rivets that i snapped off with pair of pliers thinking that was enough to hold it in. replaced em with a couple of rivets from kit.

OEM FIT Sport Pedals

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Scangauge E

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Old Dec 28, 2014 | 09:13 PM
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Pedals are one of my favorite mods, I too had trouble with the rivets
 
Old Dec 28, 2014 | 09:49 PM
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Do they not screw on like most MOMO/Sparco kits?
 
Old Dec 28, 2014 | 10:18 PM
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Those must use a rivet tool
 
Old Dec 29, 2014 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Waiz
Those must use a rivet tool
Hmmm... That doesn't sound fun.
 
Old Dec 30, 2014 | 12:55 AM
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They do look fantastic once installed, though. Might have to get those. Debating on a J's steering wheel. Bloody expensive, though. The exchange rate isn't helping my cause lately, either. $1.81 for a quid, and $1.16 for a US Dollar.
 
Old Dec 30, 2014 | 08:09 AM
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A rivet tool is like 10$ and comes with a lot of rivets in the kit.

Very easy to use also...
 
Old Dec 30, 2014 | 06:49 PM
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My GE8 is in storage since I don't drive it in the snow up here in Toronto
I however have just purchased

Enkei Rpf1 16x7
Honda 70mm center caps for the rims.
replacement Enkei decals in white to match the car (dont want to use the red ones they came with)
Custom Suede armrest to match the 8th gen SI seats I have
front and rear jdm badge
cross drilled and slotted rotors and new rear drums which I will paint wrinkle black.
T1R shifter boot black with red stiching
Blox and skunk 2 lugs
and Megan Coilovers (boxing day sale)

lets just say I can not wait for spring. Worst part is my car is stored an hour away so I dont even go to see it
 

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Old Dec 30, 2014 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Waiz
I have Centric rotors + Hawk HPS, it's a good upgrade to the OEM calipers

Since I live next to the ocean my OEM rotors rusted on the cooling vanes but these Centrics have been rust free since they are "E-coated"
Could you let me know the part numbers for the Centric rotors you have? I was thinking of upgrading mine but just stuck to getting EBC green stuff pads. Did you get slotted or driller rotors?
 
Old Dec 31, 2014 | 02:00 AM
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My Heavy Metal Magnum XLT Power Bleeder from Motive Products just arrived

another tools for my brake projects

Heavy Metal Magnum XLT





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Old Dec 31, 2014 | 08:39 AM
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I just installed a yellow top optima d51r into my fit didn't modify anything except the plastic heat shield around it which I only cut one end off! Didn't have anything wrong with the other battery just didn't like having a lawn and garden tractor battery in the thing at all!
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Old Dec 31, 2014 | 12:40 PM
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Baking my headlights at this very moment.
 



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