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Old Mar 7, 2015 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Waiz
Teaser



Wilwoods, R1 rotors and fresh Motul installed
Yes proper!

Brakes look really good man.
 
Old Mar 8, 2015 | 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Waiz
Teaser



Wilwoods, R1 rotors and fresh Motul installed
Nice. I started mine tonight.

 
Old Mar 8, 2015 | 06:49 AM
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Looking good Waiz and Cocowheat.
 
Old Mar 9, 2015 | 12:49 AM
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Ordered another jdm goodie

...but I need to slow my roll, my wallet is mad at me.
 
Old Mar 9, 2015 | 01:32 AM
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Welcome to the club gentlemen.

Untitled by rickeudave1, on Flickr


All you guys need is this to be official:

Untitled by rickeudave1, on Flickr

I'll have some more teasers coming up later this week
 
Old Mar 9, 2015 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by richardhylands
Yes proper!

Brakes look really good man.
Thanks, was a very easy install and I am happy with them!

Originally Posted by Cocowheat
Nice. I started mine tonight.

Looking good! I see your K-Sport's are installed too

Originally Posted by 555sexydrive
Looking good Waiz and Cocowheat.
Domo!

Originally Posted by Mr.Hollow
Ordered another jdm goodie

...but I need to slow my roll, my wallet is mad at me.
Woot!

Originally Posted by 1SickVeilsideZ
Welcome to the club gentlemen.

Untitled by rickeudave1, on Flickr


All you guys need is this to be official:

Untitled by rickeudave1, on Flickr

I'll have some more teasers coming up later this week
Yesssir!

I would have upgraded last year instead if I would have known about the DPHA kit! I'm very satisfied with the setup and will explore adding the rears later in the year
 
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Old Mar 9, 2015 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SickVeilsideZ
Welcome to the club gentlemen.

Untitled by rickeudave1, on Flickr


All you guys need is this to be official:

Untitled by rickeudave1, on Flickr

I'll have some more teasers coming up later this week
No thanks. I'm not Iggy. I'm not fancy. I spend too much money on tires anyways.

 
Old Mar 9, 2015 | 03:15 PM
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I would like to try to run the Wilwood rears but that would be next year and after I figure out if it's even possible or determine cost.

Not necessary as my car sits but would be a nice "want" for me since I am a wheel/brake fanboy lol
 
Old Mar 9, 2015 | 05:52 PM
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You guys really need to stop stunting on us!

Yesterday I made my own center caps for the rpf1 since they dont come with any. Honda Element caps fit perfectly so I did about 5 coats of black,applied the Honda decal I got off ebay ,then did a single layer of clear coat.

The rotors I got off ebay and the company is local so they were dirt cheap!
I prefer slotted only but the price was right.


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Old Mar 9, 2015 | 05:57 PM
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Nice brake setups. I'm contemplating doing the SS braided lines. I don't think I need to go as far as you guys though.

Did the clutch master cylinder replacement this weekend. No more delay valve, feels like a normal clutch now. Also hadn't bled the clutch in way too long. Got some sludgy stuff outta there. Here's the DIY for anyone interested - https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-...elete-diy.html.

Top picture shows old cmc on top, 01-05 Civic cmc on bottom (I had already swapped the lines).

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Old Mar 9, 2015 | 06:02 PM
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Look what the mailman dropped off today!

 
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Old Mar 9, 2015 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by richardhylands
You guys really need to stop stunting on us!

Yesterday I made my own center caps for the rpf1 since they dont come with any. Honda Element caps fit perfectly so I did about 5 coats of black,applied the Honda decal I got off ebay ,then did a single layer of clear coat.

The rotors I got off ebay and the company is local so they were dirt cheap!
I prefer slotted only but the price was right.


picture uploading
Good job finding caps that fit so well! That's good to know for future reference

Originally Posted by MEATBABY
Nice brake setups. I'm contemplating doing the SS braided lines. I don't think I need to go as far as you guys though.

Did the clutch master cylinder replacement this weekend. No more delay valve, feels like a normal clutch now. Also hadn't bled the clutch in way too long. Got some sludgy stuff outta there. Here's the DIY for anyone interested - https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-...elete-diy.html.

Top picture shows old cmc on top, 01-05 Civic cmc on bottom (I had already swapped the lines).

Definitely not needed unless the car sees serious track time

Originally Posted by xxryu139xx
Look what the mailman dropped off today!

Nice, that was quick!
 
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Old Mar 9, 2015 | 07:30 PM
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My JDM Fit RS Mugen Rear Under Spoiler were finished painted Taffeta White few days ago, but I don't have time yet to install it since it involved removing the rear bumper for the two side screw...

so in the mean time,

My Honda OEM Carbon Fiber Door Switch Panel Cover,
my camera sucks, so it did not capture the whole nuance of the carbon fiber,
this one look and feel like real carbon fiber, unlike the outside door trim that look
like carbon fiber but feel like sticker...
it looks much nicer in real life then in this pictures:





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Old Mar 9, 2015 | 07:32 PM
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Those look good, I have been wondering what they look like after seeing them online only
 
Old Mar 9, 2015 | 07:37 PM
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Why is it the only color that seems to get updated on here is taffeta white?
 
Old Mar 10, 2015 | 03:34 AM
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Nothing major. Changed the oil and gave my Fit a quick wash.
 
Old Mar 10, 2015 | 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Cocowheat
Why is it the only color that seems to get updated on here is taffeta white?
Cause their are more(?) owners of TW? Possibly since mods are more likely to stand out on white, more folks gravitate to TW to show off their mods? Mods on other colors aren't as obvious, so that don't get as much visibility?
 

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Old Mar 10, 2015 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Cocowheat
Why is it the only color that seems to get updated on here is taffeta white?
It seems like most of the community has moved on to the Facebook group(s) instead of the forum, and taffeta white seems to just be a coincidence. I've been a bit incognito from both, but I've enjoyed the forum more lately. Better builds and less fake / crap parts.

Those Wilwood's are looking great, tempts me for future plans but I think my EDC slotted rotors / green stuff pads are sufficient enough for me at this point. I'm planning on upgrading to stainless lines and upgrading the fluid and see where I want to go from there.
 
Old Mar 10, 2015 | 07:04 PM
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Got word from J's that my engine will be finished real soon; the last 3 months and 1 week has felt much longer, but refreshed suspension, completely new engine and a 6MT swap is going to feel so good next circuit outing. They got it back from being bored yesterday and will start playing Legos with it today I hope.
 

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Old Mar 10, 2015 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by FittedOnEm
It seems like most of the community has moved on to the Facebook group(s) instead of the forum, and taffeta white seems to just be a coincidence. I've been a bit incognito from both, but I've enjoyed the forum more lately. Better builds and less fake / crap parts.

Those Wilwood's are looking great, tempts me for future plans but I think my EDC slotted rotors / green stuff pads are sufficient enough for me at this point. I'm planning on upgrading to stainless lines and upgrading the fluid and see where I want to go from there.
I suppose you're right. Social media is a big thing I guess.

You're also right about your current brake set up. You shouldn't need to upgrade. I did it because I have more then twice the horsepower of an average GE8. Stopping after a few laps was starting to get sketchy.
 



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