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mac_24_seven · 02-20-2008, 11:16 PM

Well its true man... It's straight from Endyn's website.

Oh yeah, BTW... I'm gonna be goin to Pinks all out with my truck!!!

Andrew · 02-21-2008, 07:25 AM

Ah! now thats funny. It is getting pretty chilly in Hell... Might be about to freeze... that must be the explanation.

Anybody see the eclipse last night??

daveholiday · 02-21-2008, 09:45 AM

Nope, I thought about looking for it but it's too chilly in PA

Andrew · 02-21-2008, 01:05 PM

Terrance, you were serious?

EF9_Hatch · 02-21-2008, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveholiday

Nope, I thought about looking for it but it's too chilly in PA

I went outside and looked for about 2 minutes, but it was too cold in pittsburgh so i said screw it lol

daveholiday · 02-21-2008, 02:47 PM

Yup. Pittsburgh weather ftl.

Korax · 02-21-2008, 03:47 PM

Sorry to continue the thread jacking Andrew, but Pittsburgh weather is awesome (I live in little Washington). But I'm a snowboarder so I like it when its cold outside.

EF9_Hatch · 02-21-2008, 03:48 PM

My roomates the same way lol

Andrew · 02-21-2008, 09:08 PM

I've never been up to PA. I've been all around it (all of the east coast from FL to ME), and pretty much every other state in the U.S. but there!

Good boarding mountains? I've boarded/skied(sp?) in CO(lots. copper mt., breck, keystone, etc), Salt Lake City UT, Banff CA, NC(can't remember where exactly. It's above ashville somewhere), Bend OR, MASS, and a couple more I can't think of.

daveholiday · 02-21-2008, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Korax

Sorry to continue the thread jacking Andrew, but Pittsburgh weather is awesome (I live in little Washington). But I'm a snowboarder so I like it when its cold outside.

Pittsburgh weather is awesome, if you get the chance to go boarding, unfortunately I haven't had the chance the past 2 winters, so that means pitt weather is poop

Celerity · 02-21-2008, 10:56 PM

I'll be taking a ride out to Pitt this spring, Maybe a get together ?

mac_24_seven · 02-22-2008, 08:14 AM

Hey Andrew, check out this link about dry nawzz systems

It posted a few pro's I didn't realize and actually some cons about WET systems that I didn't know either.

A good read, just so you know.

Andrew · 02-22-2008, 12:01 PM

I'm too impatient to read it now, but I'll check it out tonight. I'll stay with my wet. You can spray your Dry and we'll see who lasts longer

Korax · 02-22-2008, 12:31 PM

There is a couple of decent resorts within one hour-2hours of where I live (seven springs, Wisp, etc) but they are nothing like out west. Just not big enough. The best east coast riding is up in Vermont (going to Mt. Snow march 2nd - 8th). And we could if the time is right, I'm getting a garage up in Carnegie after i get back. Need to de-rice this civic I have and get it prepped for possible Honda challenge. But, I would be up for hanging out.

eg6sir · 02-22-2008, 01:46 PM

we've got several decent resorts here in CA.. i dont snowboard anymore, but i used to hit the slopes a lot..

now back on topic.. whats going on w/ your ride Andrew?.. its been a while since i've checked this thread

Andrew · 03-01-2008, 06:17 PM

Update 3/1/08

Picked up a JDM Passenger (U.S. Driver) seat from a guy off H-T in Miami. The only reason it's not in my car right now is that I need to switch the entire seat pans. I tried to just switch the rails, but the bolt pattern is different, plus theres no provision(bolt hole) for the Seat Belt Buckle thing to go.

MINT condition though!

And I just picked up a ZC style Carbon Fiber hood today. It's in pretty rough condition, but it was cheap so I did it anyway. I haven't decided if I want to Re-Clear coat it, or paint it white. Like I said, it's not in the best condition. The bolts are a little rusty and 1 is sheared off (just rusted on and got torqued too much when they took it off type of thing). Plus it's kinda warped (see pics).
Right now, I'm leaning towards NOT using it. but if theres any way I can screw around with it a little bit and get it looking pretty decent, I'll see what I can do.

Notice the gap... This side is the worst...

Front is straight

Eww...

IDK. It's pretty ghetto. I don't want to put it on my car as it is, OF COURSE. But I just want to find out if it's repairable. (the warpage is the main thing I'm concerned about)

What do you guys think?
-Andrew

91_civic_si · 03-01-2008, 09:41 PM

If you park the car in a hot place and put a cinder block or something heavy like that on the sides then it should go back a little. My friend did that with a cheap nopi hood and it worked. It was bowed up on the sides just like that. Also a good compound a buffing might bring back the shine without any paint work.

awptickes · 03-02-2008, 08:19 AM

Wow. That hood looks like my car does after the body shop screwed me and my insurance company.

Any shop that deals with CF should be able to fix it for you. OR you can do it yourself with steam and some wood.

PS, paint it. Add to the sleeper look.

Andrew · 03-02-2008, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 91_civic_si

If you park the car in a hot place and put a cinder block or something heavy like that on the sides then it should go back a little. My friend did that with a cheap nopi hood and it worked. It was bowed up on the sides just like that. Also a good compound a buffing might bring back the shine without any paint work.

Thats an interesting idea. I live on FL, so I shouldn't have a problem finding a hot place. I could always steam it, too. We have a steamer. Hmm.... I've got some research to do.

awptickles, thats what I was thinking, just keep it clean with some white paint

mac_24_seven · 03-03-2008, 07:12 AM

Hmmnnn... Where'd you get the ZC hood from? If you're not gonna do anything with it.. Eli might be interested?

I dunno.

I say keep the stock hood man.. If you painted it white, you'd have mis-matched colors. And you know I know ALLLLL about that.

Changing out the pans on the seats sucks BTW. You're gonna have lots of fun!

Andrew · 03-03-2008, 07:31 AM

Artemio (Arty G) had one laying around up there at BBR so I checked it out

I think I can fix it here at school. If nothing else, I can at least re-clear it here. We've got an entire paint room

Let me work my magic a little bit and see how decent I can make it look

mac_24_seven · 03-03-2008, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 91_civic_si

Also a good compound a buffing might bring back the shine without any paint work.

That would be the first thing I try. I bet it would work too. Afterwards maybe a little clear coat. Though, if it worked and cleaned it up good, then I'd work on the warpage.

I would think one of those propane heaters your dad has would work great as far as heating the hood up, as long as it's far enough away of course. Hell, put the hood on and drive around: maybe the heat in the engine bay would be enough?

91_civic_si · 03-03-2008, 12:49 PM

When I said a hot place I didnt mean that you had to actually heat up the hood. My friend just parked it outside in the sun with like 90 degree weather, placed a concrete cinder block wrapped in a towel on it, and that seemed to work fine. Also as mac stated, a hot engine bay would probably help too.

awptickes · 03-03-2008, 12:59 PM

A hot engine bay is probably what warped it in the first place. After you get it fixed, think about putting some dampening (thermal) under it, it might help a bit.

mac_24_seven · 03-05-2008, 03:16 PM

Freaking hilarious video... Heheh

Also.. My boss just bought a Mandrel tube bending machine

Bends up to 2.5" pipe.

Can we say "Build your own mandrel bent exhaust for cost of tubing?"

I'll getcha t3h hookup buddy.

02-21-2008, 07:25 AM	#1602
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,586 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	Ah! now thats funny. It is getting pretty chilly in Hell... Might be about to freeze... that must be the explanation. Anybody see the eclipse last night?? __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters.

02-21-2008, 09:45 AM	#1603
daveholiday Sonnova Bitch! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Age: 21 Posts: 1,662 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2006 GSX-R 600, 2003 Santa Fe GLS Rep Power: 44	Nope, I thought about looking for it but it's too chilly in PA __________________ http://davesstainedglass.webs.com/

02-21-2008, 01:05 PM	#1604
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,586 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	Terrance, you were serious? __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters.

02-21-2008, 02:47 PM	#1606
daveholiday Sonnova Bitch! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Age: 21 Posts: 1,662 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2006 GSX-R 600, 2003 Santa Fe GLS Rep Power: 44	Yup. Pittsburgh weather ftl. __________________ http://davesstainedglass.webs.com/

02-21-2008, 03:48 PM	#1608
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02-20-2008, 11:16 PM	#1601
mac_24_seven I trained Trogdor to pWn Join Date: Sep 2006 Age: 28 Posts: 520 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 94 GSR Sedan Rep Power: 16	Well its true man... It's straight from Endyn's website. Oh yeah, BTW... I'm gonna be goin to Pinks all out with my truck!!!

02-21-2008, 03:47 PM	#1607
Korax Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western PA Age: 24 Posts: 684 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 1990 ED DX jdm D15B dual carb;x 1991 ED DX B16A OBD0 Rep Power: 20	Sorry to continue the thread jacking Andrew, but Pittsburgh weather is awesome (I live in little Washington). But I'm a snowboarder so I like it when its cold outside.

02-21-2008, 09:08 PM	#1609
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,586 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	I've never been up to PA. I've been all around it (all of the east coast from FL to ME), and pretty much every other state in the U.S. but there! Good boarding mountains? I've boarded/skied(sp?) in CO(lots. copper mt., breck, keystone, etc), Salt Lake City UT, Banff CA, NC(can't remember where exactly. It's above ashville somewhere), Bend OR, MASS, and a couple more I can't think of. __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters.

02-22-2008, 08:14 AM	#1612
mac_24_seven I trained Trogdor to pWn Join Date: Sep 2006 Age: 28 Posts: 520 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 94 GSR Sedan Rep Power: 16	Hey Andrew, check out this link about dry nawzz systems It posted a few pro's I didn't realize and actually some cons about WET systems that I didn't know either. A good read, just so you know.

02-22-2008, 12:01 PM	#1613
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,586 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	I'm too impatient to read it now, but I'll check it out tonight. I'll stay with my wet. You can spray your Dry and we'll see who lasts longer __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters.

02-22-2008, 12:31 PM	#1614
Korax Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western PA Age: 24 Posts: 684 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 1990 ED DX jdm D15B dual carb;x 1991 ED DX B16A OBD0 Rep Power: 20	There is a couple of decent resorts within one hour-2hours of where I live (seven springs, Wisp, etc) but they are nothing like out west. Just not big enough. The best east coast riding is up in Vermont (going to Mt. Snow march 2nd - 8th). And we could if the time is right, I'm getting a garage up in Carnegie after i get back. Need to de-rice this civic I have and get it prepped for possible Honda challenge. But, I would be up for hanging out.

03-01-2008, 06:17 PM	#1616
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,586 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	Update 3/1/08 Picked up a JDM Passenger (U.S. Driver) seat from a guy off H-T in Miami. The only reason it's not in my car right now is that I need to switch the entire seat pans. I tried to just switch the rails, but the bolt pattern is different, plus theres no provision(bolt hole) for the Seat Belt Buckle thing to go. MINT condition though! And I just picked up a ZC style Carbon Fiber hood today. It's in pretty rough condition, but it was cheap so I did it anyway. I haven't decided if I want to Re-Clear coat it, or paint it white. Like I said, it's not in the best condition. The bolts are a little rusty and 1 is sheared off (just rusted on and got torqued too much when they took it off type of thing). Plus it's kinda warped (see pics). Right now, I'm leaning towards NOT using it. but if theres any way I can screw around with it a little bit and get it looking pretty decent, I'll see what I can do. Notice the gap... This side is the worst... Front is straight Eww... Eww... IDK. It's pretty ghetto. I don't want to put it on my car as it is, OF COURSE. But I just want to find out if it's repairable. (the warpage is the main thing I'm concerned about) What do you guys think? -Andrew __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters. Last edited by Andrew; 03-01-2008 at 06:19 PM.

03-01-2008, 09:41 PM	#1617
91_civic_si Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wasilla, Alaska Posts: 658 iTrader: 2 / 100% Rep Power: 14	If you park the car in a hot place and put a cinder block or something heavy like that on the sides then it should go back a little. My friend did that with a cheap nopi hood and it worked. It was bowed up on the sides just like that. Also a good compound a buffing might bring back the shine without any paint work.

03-02-2008, 08:19 AM	#1618
awptickes Reverend Awptickes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bel Air, MD Age: 21 Posts: 3,887 iTrader: 6 / 100% Ride: 1999 Civic EJ9, 2009 Fit GE8, 2006 Suzuki SV650s Rep Power: 184	Wow. That hood looks like my car does after the body shop screwed me and my insurance company. Any shop that deals with CF should be able to fix it for you. OR you can do it yourself with steam and some wood. PS, paint it. Add to the sleeper look. __________________ ☻/ DIY/Howto HID Projector retrofit /▌ / \

03-03-2008, 07:12 AM	#1620
mac_24_seven I trained Trogdor to pWn Join Date: Sep 2006 Age: 28 Posts: 520 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 94 GSR Sedan Rep Power: 16	Hmmnnn... Where'd you get the ZC hood from? If you're not gonna do anything with it.. Eli might be interested? I dunno. I say keep the stock hood man.. If you painted it white, you'd have mis-matched colors. And you know I know ALLLLL about that. Changing out the pans on the seats sucks BTW. You're gonna have lots of fun! __________________ 1994 Acura Integra GS-R Sedan My MAIN DB8 project thread on Honda-Tech: Very detailed of EVERYTHING I've done to my car. Contact me for ITR header skid plates: $40.00 shipped!!!

03-03-2008, 07:31 AM	#1621
Andrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,586 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1991 CRX Si Rep Power: 47	Artemio (Arty G) had one laying around up there at BBR so I checked it out I think I can fix it here at school. If nothing else, I can at least re-clear it here. We've got an entire paint room Let me work my magic a little bit and see how decent I can make it look __________________ 1991 CRX Si 2007 Civic Si Sedan My Engine Swap Write-ups: HG FPR Wheel Smiley Cluster. Adapters.

03-03-2008, 12:49 PM	#1623
91_civic_si Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wasilla, Alaska Posts: 658 iTrader: 2 / 100% Rep Power: 14	When I said a hot place I didnt mean that you had to actually heat up the hood. My friend just parked it outside in the sun with like 90 degree weather, placed a concrete cinder block wrapped in a towel on it, and that seemed to work fine. Also as mac stated, a hot engine bay would probably help too. Last edited by 91_civic_si; 03-03-2008 at 04:49 PM.

03-03-2008, 12:59 PM	#1624
awptickes Reverend Awptickes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bel Air, MD Age: 21 Posts: 3,887 iTrader: 6 / 100% Ride: 1999 Civic EJ9, 2009 Fit GE8, 2006 Suzuki SV650s Rep Power: 184	A hot engine bay is probably what warped it in the first place. After you get it fixed, think about putting some dampening (thermal) under it, it might help a bit. __________________ ☻/ DIY/Howto HID Projector retrofit /▌ / \

03-05-2008, 03:16 PM	#1625
mac_24_seven I trained Trogdor to pWn Join Date: Sep 2006 Age: 28 Posts: 520 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 94 GSR Sedan Rep Power: 16	Freaking hilarious video... Heheh Also.. My boss just bought a Mandrel tube bending machine Bends up to 2.5" pipe. Can we say "Build your own mandrel bent exhaust for cost of tubing?" I'll getcha t3h hookup buddy. Last edited by mac_24_seven; 03-05-2008 at 04:30 PM.

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