first, if this thread is not properly placed, a mod can feel free to move it. i put it here because this is a track car. if its better suited in the restoration forum then so be it.
so i have been out of the car modding/racing scene for a while. i was finishing up my degree at college and trying to find a job in my field (Aerospace). but now that i have a job and have a good bit of income coming my way (unfortunately not much time) im going to work on getting this car back in track condition.
brief history:
this car started out as a DD back in high school. i bought it from a guy in NJ with a stock B18C1 swap. it had a wings west kit (unpainted) an fiberglass cowl hood (unpainted) and some lowered suspension and 17" Konig wheels. it was pretty ricey, but hey i was in high school, lol. i drove it around for 1-2 years, making some small changes, then ended up getting stolen during my first semester at college. i expected the worst, but got lucky. they stole the wheels and sound system, and most of the body kit. along with trashing the interior and stealing some other random things. so i started rebuilding it since the car still had all its main parts. it then turned into a full on track car. over the next few years i changed pretty much everything on the car, sold the engine and rebuilt a brand new one for it. replaced much of the suspension, and completely gutted it minus the seats and dash. i built
car's current state: 91 CRX Si
ENGINE:
B18C block, stripped down, hot tanked, bored (+0.25mm),honed
P73-00 JDM ITR +0.25mm pistons
P72 head with portflow headwork
brand new seals throughout the engine
Skunk2 stage2 cams and gears
Portflow springs and Ti retainers
SMSP header jet-hot coated black
ITR manifold fitted to GSR head
IB prototype velocity stack
HAsport billet aluminum mounts
Thermal R&D catback with straight pipe to header
mini NRG-CELL battery with mount box custom mounted on front frame rail
chipped P28 OBDI
TRANNY:
B16 cable trans
SUSPENSION:
GC coils (600f/500r)
GC top hats
Tokico Illumina shocks
ES poly bushings in many locations (mainly LCAs, sway bar connections)
ST 22mm rear sway bar
ingalls front/rear camber kit
Full-Race traction bars
WHEEL/TIRE/BRAKES:
GSR "fat five" 15x6" wheels
Kuhmo Ecsta MX 205/50/15 tires
10.2" 90-91 Civic EX front rotors
Modified ITR calipers
HPS pads front / regular pads rear
now the car has been like this for a few years, but ive scarcely driven it. ive had it to a few track events but i want to make some improvements before i take it back out. first thing i wanted to replace was the ingalls front camber kit. its squeaks, and its hard to adjust. so i picked up some Skunk2 front upper A-arms. this is kind of a double whammy, ill replace the camber adjustment and replace the upper ball joint at the same time.
next, i wanted to replace the wheel studs. one of them is kind of loose, and i just dont feel safe with it. plus i wanted the ability to run some spacers (if i need to) without having to worry about thread engagement. so i picked up some ARP extended studs. this means i have to disassemble the front suspension and press them out. while i have it apart might as well replace the front wheel bearings and lower ball joints while im at it, so those have been ordered too.
lastly, the car is suffering from rust pretty bad. the doors and the front fenders are rusting, as well as the passenger rear quarter. im planning on replacing the doors and fenders if/when i can find some that are straight with no damage/rust. and every fender or door i see for sale does not have the trim for some reason, so i just ordered all new trim from honda and will put them on whatever doors/fenders i get to replace mine. i only ordered the middle trim, as i can reuse my lower rocker panel and lower door plastics. i am missing the rear quarter trim anyway lol. the only other thing left that really isnt a replaceable part is the rear quarter. id would like to get it fixed properly by having it cut out and a fresh piece welded in, but how much am i looking at for this repair? i dont need it painted, just rewelded, cleaned up and sanded with some primer or something. ill probably do a rattlecan job on the body later.
the next thing i want to do is replace the wheels. im going to go with some 15x7" wheels but not sure which. rota slipstreams are an option, and probably the best for a track car since they are light and cheap, but im not sure, they are pretty generic looking (again, racecar, i know lol) but im still undecided. opinions?
ill update this thread when i actually get some parts and get them installed.
heres a few pics from a few years ago. some Summit Point action shots and an engine bay money shot lol.
Update 3/20/2010: Recieved some parts. Installed some ES bushings
Update 4/07/2010: Cryo-Stop rotors and Hawk HP+ pads
Update 7/08/2010: Passenger Side pretty much done
Update 7/24/2010: ES shifter bushings and little stuff
Update 7/28/2010: Lets rebuild the steering rack! and plans
Update 8/03/2010: Steering rack half assembled, change in plans for brake setup
Update 8/04/2010: Steering rack assembled/installed, new wheels mock up
Update 8/19/2010: Wilwoods installed, shock combo prep
Update 8/27/2010: front spring/shock combo assembled
Update 8/28/2010: First batch of spherical bushings arrive
Update 9/05/2010: Installed some bushings, built rear endlinks, rod end boots, cut drivers toe link out
Update 9/22/2010: painted wheels
Update 9/25/2010: second batch of spherical bushings
Update 9/26/2010: fully assembled rear suspension
so i have been out of the car modding/racing scene for a while. i was finishing up my degree at college and trying to find a job in my field (Aerospace). but now that i have a job and have a good bit of income coming my way (unfortunately not much time) im going to work on getting this car back in track condition.
brief history:
this car started out as a DD back in high school. i bought it from a guy in NJ with a stock B18C1 swap. it had a wings west kit (unpainted) an fiberglass cowl hood (unpainted) and some lowered suspension and 17" Konig wheels. it was pretty ricey, but hey i was in high school, lol. i drove it around for 1-2 years, making some small changes, then ended up getting stolen during my first semester at college. i expected the worst, but got lucky. they stole the wheels and sound system, and most of the body kit. along with trashing the interior and stealing some other random things. so i started rebuilding it since the car still had all its main parts. it then turned into a full on track car. over the next few years i changed pretty much everything on the car, sold the engine and rebuilt a brand new one for it. replaced much of the suspension, and completely gutted it minus the seats and dash. i built
car's current state: 91 CRX Si
ENGINE:
B18C block, stripped down, hot tanked, bored (+0.25mm),honed
P73-00 JDM ITR +0.25mm pistons
P72 head with portflow headwork
brand new seals throughout the engine
Skunk2 stage2 cams and gears
Portflow springs and Ti retainers
SMSP header jet-hot coated black
ITR manifold fitted to GSR head
IB prototype velocity stack
HAsport billet aluminum mounts
Thermal R&D catback with straight pipe to header
mini NRG-CELL battery with mount box custom mounted on front frame rail
chipped P28 OBDI
TRANNY:
B16 cable trans
SUSPENSION:
GC coils (600f/500r)
GC top hats
Tokico Illumina shocks
ES poly bushings in many locations (mainly LCAs, sway bar connections)
ST 22mm rear sway bar
ingalls front/rear camber kit
Full-Race traction bars
WHEEL/TIRE/BRAKES:
GSR "fat five" 15x6" wheels
Kuhmo Ecsta MX 205/50/15 tires
10.2" 90-91 Civic EX front rotors
Modified ITR calipers
HPS pads front / regular pads rear
now the car has been like this for a few years, but ive scarcely driven it. ive had it to a few track events but i want to make some improvements before i take it back out. first thing i wanted to replace was the ingalls front camber kit. its squeaks, and its hard to adjust. so i picked up some Skunk2 front upper A-arms. this is kind of a double whammy, ill replace the camber adjustment and replace the upper ball joint at the same time.
next, i wanted to replace the wheel studs. one of them is kind of loose, and i just dont feel safe with it. plus i wanted the ability to run some spacers (if i need to) without having to worry about thread engagement. so i picked up some ARP extended studs. this means i have to disassemble the front suspension and press them out. while i have it apart might as well replace the front wheel bearings and lower ball joints while im at it, so those have been ordered too.
lastly, the car is suffering from rust pretty bad. the doors and the front fenders are rusting, as well as the passenger rear quarter. im planning on replacing the doors and fenders if/when i can find some that are straight with no damage/rust. and every fender or door i see for sale does not have the trim for some reason, so i just ordered all new trim from honda and will put them on whatever doors/fenders i get to replace mine. i only ordered the middle trim, as i can reuse my lower rocker panel and lower door plastics. i am missing the rear quarter trim anyway lol. the only other thing left that really isnt a replaceable part is the rear quarter. id would like to get it fixed properly by having it cut out and a fresh piece welded in, but how much am i looking at for this repair? i dont need it painted, just rewelded, cleaned up and sanded with some primer or something. ill probably do a rattlecan job on the body later.
the next thing i want to do is replace the wheels. im going to go with some 15x7" wheels but not sure which. rota slipstreams are an option, and probably the best for a track car since they are light and cheap, but im not sure, they are pretty generic looking (again, racecar, i know lol) but im still undecided. opinions?
ill update this thread when i actually get some parts and get them installed.
heres a few pics from a few years ago. some Summit Point action shots and an engine bay money shot lol.
Update 3/20/2010: Recieved some parts. Installed some ES bushings
Update 4/07/2010: Cryo-Stop rotors and Hawk HP+ pads
Update 7/08/2010: Passenger Side pretty much done
Update 7/24/2010: ES shifter bushings and little stuff
Update 7/28/2010: Lets rebuild the steering rack! and plans
Update 8/03/2010: Steering rack half assembled, change in plans for brake setup
Update 8/04/2010: Steering rack assembled/installed, new wheels mock up
Update 8/19/2010: Wilwoods installed, shock combo prep
Update 8/27/2010: front spring/shock combo assembled
Update 8/28/2010: First batch of spherical bushings arrive
Update 9/05/2010: Installed some bushings, built rear endlinks, rod end boots, cut drivers toe link out
Update 9/22/2010: painted wheels
Update 9/25/2010: second batch of spherical bushings
Update 9/26/2010: fully assembled rear suspension
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