Brad's CRX Build

[GlassHeadlights]

Got an email from Discount Tire. Due to some sort of agreement they will no longer ship Nitto tires to Canada. Pissed so recommendations for tires please! Discount has shitty selection for 15" tires so maybe some other company? PS tires have to deal with rain.

 

[GlassHeadlights]

Dunlop Star Specs from TireRack.com for about $550 shipped. Me likes.

Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec

Edit: Ordered lol 7-8 days

 

[double0Si]

TireRack.com may have the contract with nitto for Canada. Check them out.

 

[Korax]

Dunlop Star Specs from TireRack.com for about $550 shipped. Me likes.

Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec

Edit: Ordered lol 7-8 days

Good choice dude. Best dry gripping street tire hands down. Price is the best in that class of tire too.

 

[Dual-500]

Still waiting for some pics of those yellow wheels (on the car).......

 

[Korax]

Still waiting for some pics of those yellow wheels (on the car).......

I think they will look great. I like bright obnoxious wheels, but the car has to be worthy of being that flashy. Plus dark blue + bright yellow should prove to be an excellent combination.

 

[efhondakid]

I had a set of Dunlop Direzza DZ 101s on my car for a while, they were great on the dry road and rain.

 

[Korax]

I had a set of Dunlop Direzza DZ 101s on my car for a while, they were great on the dry road and rain.

I missed at the top of the page he said in rain too. I would agree with the 101s. Star Specs suck on the highway in the rain.

 

[GlassHeadlights]

I heard the Direzza Z1's will do well in rain too, maybe not the best but not a sketchy tire, thats all I need.

I will wash the car then post pics of wheelz.

Tires will be here tomorrow (going through Can customs now) and the wheel will arrive on the 20th. TireRack.com > Discount.

I've noticed the car burns oil above 6k, must be the rings because I engine brake on my commute everyday and no smoke then. I should look into building my LS block. The B16 takes 3-4 liters in between oil changes.

 

[Dual-500]

We need to see those wheels.......

Here's the first public showing of my purple engine installed with the blue valve cover on it:

 

[Korax]

Looks good man, just need to clean up that cam gear cover!

 

[Dual-500]

Looks good man, just need to clean up that cam gear cover!

Thanks man. The cover is thrashed pretty good. It interferes with the hood - I tested it last night. Pulled it off and it appears to clear ok. Not sure what I'm going to do with that. Thinking of lowering engine 1/2" or so by putting shims under the side and rear mounts, elongate the holes in the front a little more if needed. Could also leave rear mount as it is and lower sides and front to tilt engine a bit forward.

The easy fix for now will probably be to just run it without the cover if it indeed clears ok.

But, I would rather have the timing belt covered for protection and safety.

Could hump the hood, but that's advertisement something is under there - too may thieving types running around to do that fix. I worked fiberglass for a high school job at a boat shop. I could pull a mold off the hood and reverse the center section - instead of dropping down, it could be raised - probably wouldn't be noticed by all but a very experienced eye.

Another possibility is to make aonther timing belt cover if there's enough room. Gonna havta break out some modeling clay and check clearances that way.

I'll be thinking about this one for a while.

Thanks for loaning me your thread Brad - where are the pics of the Yellow Wheels?

 

[GlassHeadlights]

Engine bay looks awesome. And a OEM ZC hood FTW, everyone will know what ya got.

Here we are:

 

[Dual-500]

Not bad looking man. A little trim in the wheels - like some black or blue or something and it would look smokin hot. Maybe the rings black. Just to take the edge off. Try it.

Yeah, I know - I need to figure out the hood situation. If I wanted to take the long way, I could get a spare hood, pull a mold off of it and alter the lines and probably do it subtly enough to not be noticeable. That's probably the best solution - just build a custom fiberglass hood. Any idea what a junk yard hood would cost me?

That would be a pretty cool project anyway.

I posted a bunch more pics of my Train Wreck tonight.

 

[GlassHeadlights]

I'm just thinking of raw aluminum and forgetting about colors.

No idea on hood price. Maybe 100-200.

 

[Ethan]

Flashy

 

[civicb16]

That wood better not fall before I get the car. And its only a matter of time before Dacheat sees this...

how did u put the pictures up can i use my cell too put up pictures or would i need a camera

 

[fionntan]

^^^^^^^Read the FAQ's

 

[E_SolSi]

lovin the obnoxious wheels

 

[Korax]

lovin the obnoxious wheels