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About Me:
Real Name:Marcelo Leon
Location: Miami and Gainesville Florida
Occupation:Student at University of Florida
Interests:My car, soccer and family

About My Car:
Model: 2005 LX
Color: Graphite Pearl
Engine: 2.4L
Tranny: Automatic :(

Current Mods/Future Plans:
Tinted Tails
15% Tint All Around
Black Housed Headlights
OEM Foglights
6000K HID Kit
OEM Decklid Spoiler
OEM V6-6mt Strut Tower Bar
HPS Short Ram Intake
TSX Intake Manifold
Under Drive Lightweight Pulleys
Tanabe Springs
TL Wheels
TL-S Rear Sway Bar
Replica Polyurathane Front Lip
Mugen Replica Side-skirts
Mugen Replica Rear Lip
STI Splitter
OBX Muffler
Smasung Galaxy Tab 2 "HU"
LCD Monitor
Rear View Camera
Color Matched Side Skirts
Mugen Replica Window Visors
Color Matched Mudflaps
MOMO Replica Shift Knob
Shift Boot
LED Interior
Accord Metal Pedals
Rockford Fosgate Upgraded Speakers
Eyelids
Wink Mirror


Pictures:
How it was:
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How it sits today:

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Nice GP LX i4 sedan.  I have the same, but it looks like your first pic...  Welcome to ECM :)

I like the splitter. Any special modifications to make it fit? What year STI?

Welcome to Elite!

Bout damn time you made a profile.















Gators suck!

Thanks man. It has taken me two years to get there on a college student budget.


It's a 06-07 STI splitter. 55 bucks on ebay. Protects my lips paint very well.



Your face sucks. and thanks for the warm welcome Z

Lol. That's what I'm here for.

LOL. How do you like that mirror? holy cow talk about panoramic view! ..I just bought those pedals a few days ago lol...Welcome!

Welcome to ECM!

I like it a lot. Specially since i do a lot of highway driving on the interstate it comes in handy when you want to switch lanes, no blind spots what so ever. I can see the entire back windows and part of the front windows. Very safe!


Thanks everybody!!

Do you have any photos of how it attaches to the car?  If not, can you please take some?

I will take some next week when i lift up the car to install these.

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So i have been thinking about something but i dont know if it will work or if its a good a idea so i wanted your opinions and some help as well on this. I am currently dropped on Tenabe DF210 springs and i loved them but as you can see the car is still bit higher in the front than it is in the back so i was thinking about if i could buy one of those cheap ebay coilover sleeves and just use two of the sleeves only and put them in the front with my current springs instead. I will eventually get coilovers once i have the money and my oem struts wear out but for now what do you guys think about this?

It would be putting the threaded sleeves from these..
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Under my current springs in order to slightly adjust the height.
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Simple answer: no. It won't work and its dangerous.
Long answer: no. It won't work as the springs you have are not designed to work with adjustment collars and are designed only to work in the stock spring pockets. Your idea would be dangerous for you and others on the road because it will fail in a bad way. Just save your money and don't try to half ass it.

What Z said.  You have lowering springs designed for stock and aftermarket shocks / spring perches / top hats.  These are coilover sleeves (cheap ones at that) and are designed to work with coilover springs, which you do not have.  Like Z stated, it would be dangerous if done.

Thats what I thought. Thanks guys.

Its an expensive option but you might want to look into a set of Koni Yellows. With those you could keep your springs and adjust the spring perch so your front end is a little lower. You'll also be able to adjust dampening. They are quite expensive thought.

Thanks for the info man but honestly a few centimeters its not worth what the Konis cost. I think im just going to ride at this height until my struts go out and then i will be FORCED to get coilovers.  ;D

Just like I did. Good call.

Lol I was "forced" to by coils at Christmas when they went on special for half off

Last week i replaced my steering wheel cover. Feels much better than the AutoZone one i had before.

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Last weekend i installed my rear camber kit. This is right after i had installed it and before i took the car to get an alignment. I was having some fun with the camber kit. lol

Before Alignment:

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After Alignment:

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When i was installing the camber kit i saw that the rear wheel were worn out pretty bad on the inside so i bought two brand new tires and threw them in the front and moved the ones that were in the front to the back. The rid with the new tires and the camber kit is so much quieter. Before there was a noise from the bumps the rear tires had on the edges where it was wearing out that you could hear all over the car when driving over 40mph. Now it is all gone.

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And finally i added the GoGrtoove Smart Mini Bluetooth adapter to my tablet/radio setup. Now i can listen to music/pandora from my phone without having to plug in the 3.5mm aux cable as well as answer or make phone calls on the tablet without taking the phone out of my pocket.

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And this is where/how i keep my phone in the car. Little metal circle sticks to the back of the phone and the magnet in the X holds it. I get in, i snap it on, when im gonna get out i snap it out and go. Dont have to deal with flexible arms or big brackets or any of that :D

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Nice profile, and welcome to ECM.

I'm digging the tablet/bluetooth setup you've got there. I've been itching to get a bluetooth unit for my car, but I've been told the audio quality sucks ass for music. I currently have a 3.5mm adapter, but that also sounds like shit because it's currently encountering a ground loop static noise. My other idea was to get a replacement aux adapter (or modify my current one and properly ground it), get a USB to 3.5mm external DAC, then play audio from my phone via USB. If I wanted to I could also get an OTG cable with a charging splitter, that way I can charge and play music with one cable.

Anyways, this is your thread not mine. :P That splitter looks great on your car.

I was having the same problem you mentioned. I got myself one of these
http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Systems-Ground-Isolator-B25N/dp/B000LP4RMG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1364863407&sr=8-3&keywords=ground+loop+isolator (http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Systems-Ground-Isolator-B25N/dp/B000LP4RMG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1364863407&sr=8-3&keywords=ground+loop+isolator)

And the noise when you charge your phone dissapears completely. The quality of the bluetooth is exatly the same as when i used the 3.5mm aux cable but both of these are slightly worse than CD and Radio quality but that's always going to be the case. Honestly i think the versatility of the Bluetooth is worth it.

Welcome to ECM sorry I'm late... Love your choice of phone... Got a link to the splitter?

Thanks man.

This is the same lip i bought and same seller. However it seems like he raised the price a LOT considering i bought mine for 55 bucks shipped.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FIT-SUBARU-IMPREZA-WRX-2006-2007-STI-S204-FRONT-BUMPER-LIP-SPOILER-BODYKIT-/181021092251?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a25b2a99b (http://www.ebay.com/itm/FIT-SUBARU-IMPREZA-WRX-2006-2007-STI-S204-FRONT-BUMPER-LIP-SPOILER-BODYKIT-/181021092251?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a25b2a99b)
The splitter is the 06-07 Sti Splitter maybe you can search around and find one cheaper.

I tried one of those. Sure, the ground loop noise went away, but the audio quality went to complete shit. Highs weren't as crisp, and the bass was really muddy. I immediately returned it. Oh well. I'll just use this as an excuse to get a TSX or TL. :P

I was just browsing for one on k20a.org found a guy that told me he had one on ebay. Next thing i know, i bought it. Im happy, now back to studying for my exam tomorrow.

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Pay for that item! Get on that!


 lol Just kiddin' Yay car parts!!

^^lmao I did I did.

Holy shipping assrape!  They didn't even lube it up first.

Well my winning bid was a dollar lol. He had just listed so when i messaged him that i wanted it he just sold it to me for 71 dollars shipped.

Last night at midnight i got back from a trip from New York City. After living in this country for seven years i finally got the chance to visit The Big City. And let me tell you, it was a great experience. They drive like maniacs in that city. The cab driver from the airport was russian and i thought we were going to crash at least 7 times in 30 minute drive. I am from Miami, and i thought people in miami were crazy drivers but ohhh nooo NYC takes the price. They honk for everything, the streets are horrible, i dont know how people can drive lowered cars in that city. Well here are some pictures i took.


This is three cars turning right from a one lane one way street at the same time.

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Gas prices are extremely high compared to Florida.
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Is it that bad that you need a rubber mat to protect your bumper from people parking behind you? Apparently it is. This guy went the cheap way. I saw other cars with metal bumpers in front of the regular bumpers in the front and back and they weren't even trucks.

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Anyway, i had a great time but i don't think i could live in this city. Shout out to all the New Yorkers out there i give you props.

This city sucks. For gas, Those are manhattan prices at a full service station. If you go into the outer boroughs and get self service, you can find gas $0.40 cheaper.

The driving is normal here. Everybody drives like dog shit and you have to be defensive all the time. It really blows.

Truth. That's why I try and avoid NYC like the plague. Its either be aggressive or overly defensive to make it out of there in one piece.

There are bad drivers everywhere.  Different areas have their own unique variety.  I still love visiting Manhattan though.  I prefer to drive in the city late at night.

Let me tell you though, I also did not see ONE accident in the three days I was there. So it seems like yeah they drive crazy but they KNOW how to do it. In Miami you see at least two accidents every time you go out.

Fender benders are resolved quickly with a $100 bill. No need to get anybody involved. LoL. 

Cabbies can't drive for shit....I can attest to that. They drive like the city is their personal obstacle course.

I was surprised that the man hole covers really steam! Just like in the movies! Lol

They do that in Detroit too.

My TSX Intake Manifold arrived today  :)
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However, to my surprise when i opened the box this was also inside. The question is, what is it exactly?(i know the IM attaches to it and it might be the injector base?). Will it fit my car? How will it benefit me or hurt me? Or should i just leave the oem accord one?

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No need to swap the injector base.  The TSX and Accord injector base is the same exact part.

Great. Thanks Tim. Now is there any advantage to having two injector bases? Should i just try to sell it? Or is there anything i can do to it that will improve anything in the car?

Nothing that you would really notice.  Sell it if you don't want it taking up space.

What about porting the runners? I read something somewhere about that but im not even sure how that works or what it does. What do you think?

Edit: I just found this.
http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=79796 (http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=79796)

It would only be useful if you port matched your head to the injector base.  If you just port the runners and not the intake ports of the head, they will not be "matched" and there will be a lip on the head.  That lip will create turbulence and it will hurt performance.  It's not really worth it if you're only going to do half the work.

Damn you are good at explaining all this shit. Thanks man i see exactly what you mean.

I've done a little bit of research on this stuff.  I don't know everything, but I usually remember some stuff that I've read.

Tim, I did some more research on the porting of the runners. Turns out that from the factory Honda makes the diameter of the runners smaller than the opening on the head of the motor. So there is a lip but in the opposite way. Meaning that by porting the runners you would make that lip/difference in diameter smaller. Ideally by matching the runners to the same size of the head openings you would eliminate that lip completely resulting in no turbulence therefore more power.   
The source of this research? Povy, over in DA, he did all of this in his 4 banger. Credit to Povy.

I made a $1 bid on these covers on ebay and i ended up winning them. I was planning on painting my calipers anyway so i figured i would just try these and see, they were cheaper than the paint anyway. These dont say "Brembo", i didnt want to be pretending i had super expensive brakes all i wanted was to see how they looked on the car. Maybe what ill do is ill buy caliper decals that say "Honda" in white and stick them on. I also dont know whether to keep them red or paint them black. What do you guys think?

I haven't installed them yet, this just a test fit, so they may look a little crooked.

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 :facepalm:

:stupid:

 :slap:

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^^ LMAO.. I got them for a dollar guys, not sure im gonna keep them so dont worry it will be ok

This is a video of the sound of my OBX Muffler on stock piping. I did this video a while back but never posted it because it is a very bad video but oh well, maybe i will make a better one another day.

Accord 05 I4 Sedan with OBX Muffler (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4iYM3gtYwQ#ws)

Doesn't sound half bad for a 4 banger.  I bet your neighbors love you racing up and down their street.  :D

This past week i did a few things.

Installed a OBDII bluetooth Reader and synced it to the tablet through the app Torque Pro.


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I installed what i call a "Lip Camera". My girl drives my car a lot so i was scared she would rip my lip/splitter off. Now all she has to do is press one button and and see how far she can go without hitting the lip.

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I need that front lip camera.  Great mod :thumbsup:

What bluetooth reader did you buy? I'm thinking about picking one up as well.

Thanks. It wasnt that hard, hit me up if you need info about it.

http://www.amazon.com/BAFX-Products-Bluetooth-diagnostics-compatible/dp/B005NLQAHS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1368488060&sr=8-1&keywords=OBDII+bluetooth++reader (http://www.amazon.com/BAFX-Products-Bluetooth-diagnostics-compatible/dp/B005NLQAHS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1368488060&sr=8-1&keywords=OBDII+bluetooth++reader)
Works Great.

today i bought a brand new full nose mask from craigslist for a killer price. It looks hideous, but the bugs here in Florida this time of year are a pain. I dont plan on keeping it on all the time, just for the trips home from college.

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Just the hood portion.
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Got some carbon fiber vinyl in today, and got creative with the interior.
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(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0456_zpsa19d8889.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0456_zpsa19d8889.jpg.html)
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0457_zps4c195182.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0457_zps4c195182.jpg.html)
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0458_zps166b69bf.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0458_zps166b69bf.jpg.html)

My birthday gift arrived today. So i test fitted it. Mugen Replica Side Skirts :banana:

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0633_zps7fc46376.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0633_zps7fc46376.jpg.html)
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0630_zpsbfb59d18.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0630_zpsbfb59d18.jpg.html)
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0631_zps8b3cfb99.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0631_zps8b3cfb99.jpg.html)

Que mierda!

Qué mierda por que asere? :o

Jodiendo.

Were those replica skirts prepainted?

no they come black. But its hard to see the difference with the color of my car and that lighting.

I definitely need a front cam. Tired of always reversing.

Nice side skirts. Your car is coming a long way

Thanks for the link. Just ordered one. Amazon Prime FTMFW!

I forgot to post this. I did it last week. So far i have all four doors done. I plan to do the trunk and entire floor in order to make the car a little quieter.
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/Screenshot_2013-04-02-01-24-37_zps8b5cefab.png) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/Screenshot_2013-04-02-01-24-37_zps8b5cefab.png.html)
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0626_zpsa5f4bc31.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0626_zpsa5f4bc31.jpg.html)
This was half way through the job. I added one entire roll to just one door lol. Sorry, i forgot to take picture after i was done.
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0624_zpsb6c25752.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0624_zpsb6c25752.jpg.html)
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0625_zps3afa7fb4.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0625_zps3afa7fb4.jpg.html)
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0623_zps51ac2506.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0623_zps51ac2506.jpg.html)[/quote]

Switched the tiny battery for a brand new battery i had in a closet that i was able to salvage from my girlfriend's Scion TC when it was totaled. The battery was on the Tc literally for a week before the accident.
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0767_zps6b8954d1.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0767_zps6b8954d1.jpg.html)
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0766_zpsba59aafd.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0766_zpsba59aafd.jpg.html)

I also did the Throttle Body Coolant Bypass.
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0795_zpsc2ba45f2.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0795_zpsc2ba45f2.jpg.html)

Here is the DIY I made.
http://elitecm.net/forums/index.php?topic=5164.0 (http://elitecm.net/forums/index.php?topic=5164.0)

Was there a noticable difference in sound attentuation compared to stock?  How long did it take to do all the doors?

I havent been able to really test it on teh highway, im in school still so ive only been driving to the grocery store and back cant really tell much in such a short drive. I have a 5 hour drive to miami this Thursday so ill check back. The doors definitely feel heavier and when you knock on them they sound WAY more solid, they also close with a nice thud now and the speakers sound way better. It took me 4 days to do my doors but that's because it kept raining so i had to keep going inside but it should be like and hour or hour and a half per door. 

Washed, clayed, polished, and waxed. Everything done by me and my budget/college student/walmart/harbor freight tools detail kit. Overall pretty happy with the result.

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/e6d797bc-de1b-4351-ae4a-52035214b858_zpse1f0a9c9.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/e6d797bc-de1b-4351-ae4a-52035214b858_zpse1f0a9c9.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/7dbfeea3-a7c5-41e5-93b3-562286692a88_zpsc485d27a.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/7dbfeea3-a7c5-41e5-93b3-562286692a88_zpsc485d27a.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0816_zpse550daaf.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0816_zpse550daaf.jpg.html)

Are the sides painted now?

Not yet, i installed them like that because they were in the middle of my living room. Will paint next week.

Duplicolor that shit!

Nah, im gonna wait until i buy the rear lip so i can spray paint everything at once. I had good results with the front lip, the color match was spot on, dont know how the duplicolor is going to match the rest of the car ive never used it before.

See my front lip and side skirts? Any indication? And silver is a bitch to match.

I know it is, that's good. In that case how many cans of base coat would I need? I have clear coat left over from the front lip. Each can is like 7 bucks right?

Something like that. I think I used two cans of paint per side to make sure I had good coverage. Don't forget the adhesion promoter.

So we are talking about four cans for the sides and let's say 3 for the rear lip which is around 60 bucks. When I bought the paint for the lip the total was 74 bucks and I bought a can of bulldog adhesion promoter 2 scuff pads base coat and clear coat. So I think it will be cheaper to buy a quart of paint at the place I bought it last time.

So long as you have a decent gun and compressor, sure. You ever use one?

Of course!! You know cubans Z, we know how to do and build everything..

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/truck_starboard_large_zps8c6e6c81.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/truck_starboard_large_zps8c6e6c81.jpg.html)

True but we use paperclips, gum, and expanding foam.

I finished my Summer A term, came down to Miami for the rest of the summer, started working, and my car hit 100k miles so needless to say i have been busy for the last couple of weeks.
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0746_zps17dd3b62.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0746_zps17dd3b62.jpg.html)
Started by replacing my completely gone left compliance bushing, going to replace the right one soon.
Before: (http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0863_zpsf754eff5.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0863_zpsf754eff5.jpg.html)
After:
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0868_zpsa9a9344e.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0868_zpsa9a9344e.jpg.html)

Then i replaced all transmission mounts and engine mounts. All of them were completely broken, the car was vibrating more than a tractor.
These are the new Transmission mounts.
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0875_zpsbd59827b.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0875_zpsbd59827b.jpg.html)
This is the Motor Mount closest to the firewall, all of them were surprisingly easier to change than what i expected, still a challenging job but easier than i expected. I forgot to take pictures of the other mounts, sorry. 
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0927_zps99f13bbb.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0927_zps99f13bbb.jpg.html)
Before:
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0881_zps21c86351.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0881_zps21c86351.jpg.html)
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0886_zps2c257137.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0886_zps2c257137.jpg.html)
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0924_zps28daa287.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0924_zps28daa287.jpg.html)

[URL=http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0925_zpscac2b2b6.jpg.html](http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0925_zpscac2b2b6.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0924_zps28daa287.jpg.html)
After:
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0883_zpsd51deb98.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0883_zpsd51deb98.jpg.html)
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0892_zps6bc131c3.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0892_zps6bc131c3.jpg.html)
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0893_zpsf9758ec3.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0893_zpsf9758ec3.jpg.html)
After i did the transmission mounts i bought all of this.
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0922_zps1ea138f6.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0922_zps1ea138f6.jpg.html)
I changed and did the following using all Honda Fluids (and Acura Fluids) because i ordered most of the fluids from Curry Acura, free shipping FTW:
-Coolant Flush
-3x Drain and Fill Automatic Transmission Oil
-Power Steering Fluid
-Brake Fluid
-Replaced Transimssion Inline Filter with Magnafine (http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0906_zps7b4f1c8e.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0906_zps7b4f1c8e.jpg.html) Still need to cut the old OEM one open to see what it was like inside.
-Replaced the serpentine Belt
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0928_zps63df4117.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0928_zps63df4117.jpg.html) as you can see the arrow was a little off from the mark.
-Replaced the tensioner pulley bearing
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0930_zps435b1720.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0930_zps435b1720.jpg.html)
As you can see it had pieces of rubber from the belt stuck to it because it wasn't turning smoothly and it was making a weird noise.
-Cleaned the Mass Air Flow Sensor
-Did a Seam Foam Treatment to the car
-Replaced all spark plugs with NGK Laser Iridium.
Old Plugs:
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0936_zpsb2882593.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0936_zpsb2882593.jpg.html)
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0937_zps93b0665b.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0937_zps93b0665b.jpg.html)

Now I feel like i am driving a brand new car, no vibrations, runs great, shifts great. Still need to check for improvement on gas mileage.

Nice work how hard was it to do your compliance bushing did you have a press

I need to do all of that, especially the mounts and compliance bushings.  Good job! :thumbsup:

No press, just a hammer and some patience, wasn't that hard. Thanks guys

Besides the horrible ride quality, did you notice any side-to-side swaying of your car with the damaged motor mountes and compliance bushings?

I didnt, all i noticed was horrible vibrations when the car was in Drive that would go away when shifted into Neutral and would get even worse if you had it in Drive and turned the AC on. The compliance bushing would make a "clunk" sound every time i went over a speed bump and everytime i accelerated quickly from a stop.

That sounds exactly like my current issue. Time to get new bushings!

A few goodies came in in the last two days.

Can you guess what this is?
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0967_zps531a96e5.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0967_zps531a96e5.jpg.html)
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0966_zps3ae61677.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0966_zps3ae61677.jpg.html)


Under drive Pulleys! .. Hopefully it doesnt rain tomorrow and i can get them installed allong with the TSX Intake Manifold that iv'e had in a closet for months now. 
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1001_zps3441e7fb.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1001_zps3441e7fb.jpg.html)

Also received the TL-S Rear Sway Bar, $49 shipped :) i even got an extra holder for free i guess someone made a mistake? :dunno:
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0983_zps16b39238.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0983_zps16b39238.jpg.html)

Yesterday was a long day. Here is all i did.

I have been working on the prepping of rear lip for a few days after work and then yesterday finally threw the paint on and clear coat.

After the last coat of filler primer.
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1058_zps0174f88c.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1058_zps0174f88c.jpg.html)

Then gave it a couple of coats of black primer so that the paint could covver up better.
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1060_zpse8b34142.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1060_zpse8b34142.jpg.html)
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1062_zps3ef918e9.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1062_zps3ef918e9.jpg.html)

Mixed the paint up.
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1065_zps0c12f749.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1065_zps0c12f749.jpg.html)
After the base paint.
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1070_zps66d1f113.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1070_zps66d1f113.jpg.html)
After the clear coat.
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1082_zps26c36277.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1082_zps26c36277.jpg.html)

While the lip was drying I took my whole interior out.

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1068_zpsbd86991a.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1068_zpsbd86991a.jpg.html)
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1067_zpsa9bfe292.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1067_zpsa9bfe292.jpg.html)

Changed the color of the carpet, with this.
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1086_zps71592b74.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1086_zps71592b74.jpg.html)

Before and after:

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1073_zps0adfbb42.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1073_zps0adfbb42.jpg.html)

Before:
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1075_zps490da862.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1075_zps490da862.jpg.html)

After:
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1076_zps7e6afcb9.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1076_zps7e6afcb9.jpg.html)
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1077_zps31176f4b.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1077_zps31176f4b.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1083_zps7b5736d8.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1083_zps7b5736d8.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1084_zps8f86e97e.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1084_zps8f86e97e.jpg.html)

My old man is a Contractor so he brought me some sound deadening he had left over from some apartments he is remodeling. He brought more than enough to do the whole interior and best part, it was FREEEE!!

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1078_zpsa6c6149b.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1078_zpsa6c6149b.jpg.html)
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1079_zps815614aa.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1079_zps815614aa.jpg.html)
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1081_zps27e6da04.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1081_zps27e6da04.jpg.html)

Go the lip installed.
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1111_zpsea013641.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1111_zpsea013641.jpg.html)
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1115_zps97646d78.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1115_zps97646d78.jpg.html)
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1117_zps2e21ccc6.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1117_zps2e21ccc6.jpg.html)

I got creative and made a custom battery tie down for the bigger battery.
 
Started with this 1/4 aluminum :

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1063_zps85cac47e.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1063_zps85cac47e.jpg.html)

Before:

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0976_zpscb598a1c.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0976_zpscb598a1c.jpg.html)

After:

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0978_zpsc4d6f1e0.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0978_zpsc4d6f1e0.jpg.html)

That battery tie down is pretty cool man, nice job!

Thank you sir

Plasti dipped the rims with the new anthracite metallic grey.

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0849_zps0d2784d4.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0849_zps0d2784d4.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0854_zps9f4e408b.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0854_zps9f4e408b.jpg.html)





(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0856_zps510bfd8d.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0844_zpsbe20478e.jpg.html)


(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0860_zps3efc51d9.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0860_zps3efc51d9.jpg.html)[/quote]

Looks good.

Summer is over :( had to come back up to school but before i started hitting the books again i made sure i didn't have anything pending on the car. So i installed:

Lightweight Underdrive Pulleys

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0818_zpsa16c2624.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0818_zpsa16c2624.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1184_zps428324ac.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1184_zps428324ac.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1185_zpsbf8646a6.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1185_zpsbf8646a6.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1188_zps8f6ba84c.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1188_zps8f6ba84c.jpg.html)



TSX Intake Manifold

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1183_zpsda991dc7.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1183_zpsda991dc7.jpg.html)

TL-S Rear Sway Bar
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0815_zps1b6e8929.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0815_zps1b6e8929.jpg.html)

I fixed a dent that i have had in the roof ever since i got the car.
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1257_zps00c888af.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1257_zps00c888af.jpg.html)

Then I wrapped the roof.

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1265_zps2cdee16c.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1265_zps2cdee16c.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1270_zpsf355b348.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1270_zpsf355b348.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1271_zps0fff7228.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1271_zps0fff7228.jpg.html)
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1272_zpsbd1f1538.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1272_zpsbd1f1538.jpg.html)

I also changed the O2 Sensor since it was giving me a CEL and fuel economy was horrible. The car was making 16mpg in city. After i changed it, it went from 27mpg highway in a 360 mile trip to 31 mpg in the same trip back. Still need to calculate mpg in city after the new sensor.
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1260_zpsc1af1040.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1260_zpsc1af1040.jpg.html)
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1261_zpsca9438c1.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1261_zpsca9438c1.jpg.html)

And finally, this arrived today.
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1277_zps5b72fe17.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1277_zps5b72fe17.jpg.html)
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1278_zps38a8578c.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1278_zps38a8578c.jpg.html)

Interested to see the city mpg. What wrap did you use, 3M 1080, and why not paint it? Look good either way.

When i fill up the tank again, ill let you know.
Didn't paint it because i get the vinyl for free from my job. 3M Scotchprint 1080, yes sir.

Nice,  I'm trying to decide which route I'm gonna take next spring, Either repaint or a full wrap. If wrap,  1080 comes in about 20+ color& texture options.

Based on the information I know, I'd say wrap it Rich. Not only is it cheaper, it doesn't chip like paint does.

^+1 and you can always just take it off and go back to stock

Someone  volunteering to help...

wut?

from this roll of 3M 8518 Overlamite Film i made myself a clear bra. Now i can leave my nose mask on for a bit longer without having to worry about it scratching the paint.
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1343_zps52b77917.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1343_zps52b77917.jpg.html)
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1327_zps004dc47e.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1327_zps004dc47e.jpg.html)

cant even see it when you look at the car.

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1328_zps1c2e196e.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1328_zps1c2e196e.jpg.html)

Car Parts!

Time to change the front brake pads, so i decide to change the rotors as well.
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1442_zps4cc4806e.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1442_zps4cc4806e.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1445_zpscb1ffb07.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1445_zpscb1ffb07.jpg.html)
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1446_zpsc73e37be.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1446_zpsc73e37be.jpg.html)


and these are picture i forgot to post from the retrofit.

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1424_zps53ce80fb.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1424_zps53ce80fb.jpg.html)
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1423_zps1fba9eee.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1423_zps1fba9eee.jpg.html)
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1406_zpse977f128.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1406_zpse977f128.jpg.html)

Budget Retrofit Link: http://elitecm.net/forums/index.php?topic=5280.msg132526#msg132526 (http://elitecm.net/forums/index.php?topic=5280.msg132526#msg132526)

Changed brakes pads and rotors.

Before:
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1519_zpsf3c66aeb.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1519_zpsf3c66aeb.jpg.html)
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1526_zps103b028f.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1526_zps103b028f.jpg.html)

After:
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1558_zpsd5a8b1db.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1558_zpsd5a8b1db.jpg.html)
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1557_zpse0c7bef8.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1557_zpse0c7bef8.jpg.html)

Im not sure if im gonna keep the caliper covers. What do you think?

Ditch the covers. 

I'm not the only one who thinks that way.

Stripped out the trunk in order to add some sound deadening.

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1598_zpsb9c87cb7.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1598_zpsb9c87cb7.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1599_zps162f34b5.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1599_zps162f34b5.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1597_zps07297843.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1597_zps07297843.jpg.html)

I used some left over sound deading the old man had from an apartment he is remodeling. This is used to put under the laminate floors. Not specifically for car use but it was free.

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1601_zps4b28c681.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1601_zps4b28c681.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1604_zps9af17762.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1604_zps9af17762.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1607_zps3d6521b1.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1607_zps3d6521b1.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1608_zps13fa30d4.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1608_zps13fa30d4.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1609_zpsf14fd1b8.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1609_zpsf14fd1b8.jpg.html)

 :facepalm:

Care to explain the face palm?

I believe the facepalm is due to the "insulation" you're using.

or the masking tape?

If you look at the third picture, the the plastic trunk covers in our cars come with pieces of this type of material under it, as well as the spare tire cover. All i did was add more to the entire trunk so.....
masking tape? i don't even own a roll of such thing.

Did a few things. First, i built some "adapters" for my rhino ramps so that i didnt have to jack up the car and pull out the jack stands to get under the car.

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1650_zps39c65527.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1650_zps39c65527.jpg.html)

I peanut buttered the windshield plastic trim. This is the difference between the one with peanut butter and the one without.

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1653_zps6a563082.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1653_zps6a563082.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1651_zpscf066c01.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1651_zpscf066c01.jpg.html)

And finally i shaved the door locks.

Before

Unlocked:
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1648_zpse2928b75.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1648_zpse2928b75.jpg.html)

Locked:
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1649_zps9f522626.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1649_zps9f522626.jpg.html)

After

Unlocked:
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1645_zps1ecb47a6.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1645_zps1ecb47a6.jpg.html)

Locked:
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG1646_zpsf88cf21d.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG1646_zpsf88cf21d.jpg.html)

Peanut buttered the plastic trim?! 

It makes the faded plastic come back to black.

Over the winter break i installed a used DC Header i got for a good deal. It was missing some gaskets and stuff but i was able to find what i needed. I didnt buy an O2 sensor extender cable to make it reach instead i just cut the wires and used my old Secondary O2 sensor that i had replaced a few months back to make the wires longer. I soldered them and shrink wrapped them so everything is legit.

I really wasn't expecting much of a change but to my surprise there was change. Im not sure if it was for the good though. Before the header, when i was going say about 40 mph and i floored it,  the car would do a little jump forward and take off. Now with the header that little jump is gone at 40mph however i noticed that now it does it when i floor it from a lower speed like from a stop up to 20mph. Im guessing this is an increase in low end torque?

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG2099_zpsxrconbs5.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG2099_zpsxrconbs5.jpg.html)

The difference in the inlets of the oem and DC Sports header.

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG2107_zpsc4timbaw.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG2107_zpsc4timbaw.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG2108_zpsu5wnni4n.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG2108_zpsu5wnni4n.jpg.html)

And well as some of you know, i wrapped it.

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG2065_zpsg8z6vgrq.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG2065_zpsg8z6vgrq.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG2063_zpskbhpgkrw.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG2063_zpskbhpgkrw.jpg.html)
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG2060_zpszyyykx2c.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG2060_zpszyyykx2c.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG2055_zps89a6jodg.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG2055_zps89a6jodg.jpg.html)

Nice! Cool color choice.  How long did it take to wrap the whole car?

Like 5 days IIRC

Picked up a set of TL coilovers and a Greddy Exhaust (thanks to Richard for the exhaust)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0122_zpsydq2kh2m.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0122_zpsydq2kh2m.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0120_zpsi9rcvwko.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0120_zpsi9rcvwko.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0119_zpsekou4vo6.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0119_zpsekou4vo6.jpg.html)

I finished installing the coilovers yesterday, the ride quality was surprisingly a lot better, i guess my old struts were going already. Switching the TL top hats for the oem ones was the hardest part of the install but everything else went pretty smooth.

p.s; Now my front tires rub against the fender well liner/plastic thing. Any suggestions on how to fix this?

Before:
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0024_zpsujggs0hx.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0024_zpsujggs0hx.jpg.html)

After:
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0157_zps5mhwqr01.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0157_zps5mhwqr01.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0161_zpsnnmsv1rl.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0161_zpsnnmsv1rl.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0164_zpstkxcrc3z.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0164_zpstkxcrc3z.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0163_zpsrkfesknp.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0163_zpsrkfesknp.jpg.html)

Tuck your liners above the tabs.

^^ thank you sir.

Got this in the mail. TSX Mirrors
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-04/IMAG0258_zpsdh2vtvhs.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-04/IMAG0258_zpsdh2vtvhs.jpg.html)

Oooooh. Pretty. I love these mirrors ;)

In the past few days i did a few things:

1. Finally installed the tablet into the dash.
More info here: http://elitecm.net/forums/index.php?topic=5442.msg137555#msg137555 (http://elitecm.net/forums/index.php?topic=5442.msg137555#msg137555)
2. Got the Greddy Evo2 exhaust from the coupe modified to fit the sedan.
3. Installed TSX Mirrors
4. Installed the Coupe OEM front lip

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG2252_zpsosh7ayaz.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG2252_zpsosh7ayaz.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG2264_zpsxhtxomdc.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG2264_zpsxhtxomdc.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG2265_zpsy5o60i1h.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG2265_zpsy5o60i1h.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG2254_zps2esncjlm.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG2254_zps2esncjlm.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG2253_zpswrog8c5k.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG2253_zpswrog8c5k.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG2325_zpsty2locva.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG2325_zpsty2locva.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG2326_zpsxykdptur.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG2326_zpsxykdptur.jpg.html)

That exhaust must be loud.

Oh it is lol but I like it

(http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/18958942.jpg)

This happened about a month ago, on my birthday actually. It wasn't my fault so the other drivers insurance paid, because i did the repair myself i was able to save some money and do a few upgrades.

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG-20150530-WA0012_zps4ubs8qcl.jpeg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG-20150530-WA0012_zps4ubs8qcl.jpeg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150530_224543_zpskzqofeu9.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20150530_224543_zpskzqofeu9.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0550_zpst2zsumyg.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0550_zpst2zsumyg.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0563_zpslhdvchi3.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0563_zpslhdvchi3.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0587_zpsqhul13g2.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0587_zpsqhul13g2.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0588_zpskwrpn2aa.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0588_zpskwrpn2aa.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG-20150703-WA0008_zpsnnvuicyp.jpeg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG-20150703-WA0008_zpsnnvuicyp.jpeg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0611_zpsfbgvgo1b.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0611_zpsfbgvgo1b.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG-20150704-WA0001_zpsrdyphtht.jpeg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG-20150704-WA0001_zpsrdyphtht.jpeg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0619_zpsvcbv9reo.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0619_zpsvcbv9reo.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0628_zpssaptxv5n.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0628_zpssaptxv5n.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0630_zpspygy7oq6.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0630_zpspygy7oq6.jpg.html)

Wow you did a terrific job, she looks better than ever. 

Bravo on the repair job bro.

Thanks guys. Now I'm working on the headliner, I'm re doing that and some other stuff in the interior.

I also bought a new oem roof rack, because the eBay universal one flew off in the high way with a kayak strapped to it. And I am going to install a dash cam as well because when the kayak flew off someone behind me stopped picked it up and threw in the bed of their truck, wasn't able to catch them.

Damn, looks good man. Where the hell have you been lol?

Hahah school got tough man. Studies come first

Hello Guys, I am Back!

Was gone for a couple of years because well, the accord broke. Transmission gave out. So I bought this (Maria Silvia):


(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0549_zpsayfmgwgm.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0549_zpsayfmgwgm.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0548_zpse6kq5kdq.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0548_zpse6kq5kdq.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0550_zps6d6jiyu9.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMAG0550_zps6d6jiyu9.jpg.html)

Unfortunately back in April of 2016, This happened.

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0846_zpsxzuhadre.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0846_zpsxzuhadre.jpg.html)

(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0847_zpsoforbf8l.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0847_zpsoforbf8l.jpg.html)
(http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/s576/olecram93/IMAG0849_zpsmexivpm9.jpg) (http://s1306.photobucket.com/user/olecram93/media/IMAG0849_zpsmexivpm9.jpg.html)

I was in the process of wrapping my car thats why the different colors. I invited my best friend to go on a little cruise to the florida keys and decided to teach her how to drive stick. well, car in front of her stopped suddenly and she freaked out and did not press the brakes at all. It was Totaled.

Welcome back man.  The S looks nice.

Yikes! Holy crap Marcelo. You cant catch a break man.