If I want to stay in STS when I visit NER SCCA then I can't touch the engine. It's pretty stout stock though, but that's again due to weight.
Today I switched the Japanese cluster out in favor of the original stock one, 10 minutes and now I can tell how fast I'm going without using my GPS unit.
Next up will be a shifter extender. Some would be willing to spend $38 on a circuit hero extension, I'll make my own out of a turnbuckle for $10. The car has a B&M short shifter that's just a touch too far away for my tastes.
And here's a shot of the outside of the car as I tooled around today. I've been driving it around locally watching temps and checking for leaks. I figure it's better to find these now while local than later while driving to Stowe or Devens. It's also fun driving around on snowy roads with a rear sway bar set to full hard.
I get a lot of smiles from people who see this car. It's kind of a novelty how small it is. And noisy with that custom exhaust lol. Those lower slots in the front lip will get brake ducts, another project for this winter.
http://www.pegasusautoracing.com/produc ... oduct=3623
Other than the listed options I'm going to clean things up inside and out. Sand the body down and fix the small amount of cancer on the rear quarters and then get her painted silver like the RSX.
How to lose 700lbs
- DaveEstey
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Re: How to lose 700lbs
"Why kill it? - When you can overkill it."
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2008 Mazda Miata
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1987 Mazda RX7 GXL (Hillclimber)
1987 Mazda RX7 GTU (Lemons)
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Re: How to lose 700lbs
Anybody have experience with the Hankook Ventus R-S3? It's one of the few tires that comes in 225/45-15, which is what I need for the CRX.
"Why kill it? - When you can overkill it."
1987 Mazda RX7 GXL (Hillclimber)
1987 Mazda RX7 GTU (Lemons)
2008 Mazda Miata
2005 Ford F-250 Diesel
2007 Toyota Prius (The Fast Car)
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1987 Mazda RX7 GXL (Hillclimber)
1987 Mazda RX7 GTU (Lemons)
2008 Mazda Miata
2005 Ford F-250 Diesel
2007 Toyota Prius (The Fast Car)
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Re: How to lose 700lbs
Just ordered a MOMO Monte Carlo steering wheel, MOMO hub and Omnipower quick release which should bring the wheel out a bit further from the dash and be more comfortable.
Car is schedule for a meeting with Mr. Kale in the next couple weeks.
Car is schedule for a meeting with Mr. Kale in the next couple weeks.
"Why kill it? - When you can overkill it."
1987 Mazda RX7 GXL (Hillclimber)
1987 Mazda RX7 GTU (Lemons)
2008 Mazda Miata
2005 Ford F-250 Diesel
2007 Toyota Prius (The Fast Car)
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1987 Mazda RX7 GXL (Hillclimber)
1987 Mazda RX7 GTU (Lemons)
2008 Mazda Miata
2005 Ford F-250 Diesel
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Re: How to lose 700lbs
So, it will return to you with AWD and a big turbo???DaveEstey wrote:Car is schedule for a meeting with Mr. Kale in the next couple weeks.
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- DaveEstey
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Re: How to lose 700lbs
Now THAT would be entertaining
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1987 Mazda RX7 GTU (Lemons)
2008 Mazda Miata
2005 Ford F-250 Diesel
2007 Toyota Prius (The Fast Car)
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Re: How to lose 700lbs
I'm game. An AWD CRX with 400whp would be pretty ridiculous.MX5 Driver wrote:So, it will return to you with AWD and a big turbo???DaveEstey wrote:Car is schedule for a meeting with Mr. Kale in the next couple weeks.
-Joey Kale
95 Impreza 2dr.-->seam welded/caged
w/--> 2.5L 6spd GT3071R+water/meth
95 Impreza 2dr.-->seam welded/caged
w/--> 2.5L 6spd GT3071R+water/meth
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Re: How to lose 700lbs
Some folks on nasioc have an awd civic cooking.
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthr ... ?t=1910899
link complete with video. just package it into a crx.
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthr ... ?t=1910899
link complete with video. just package it into a crx.
Sachilles
02 Subaru impreza sedan made from spare parts (Scrappy)
05 Subaru Legacy GT (Rosie)
02 Subaru impreza Wagon (Mr. the King)
96 Chevy Conversion van (Vango)
02 Subaru impreza sedan made from spare parts (Scrappy)
05 Subaru Legacy GT (Rosie)
02 Subaru impreza Wagon (Mr. the King)
96 Chevy Conversion van (Vango)
- honda8790
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Re: How to lose 700lbs
I saw this a while ago. Pretty nice car. Too bad the AWD systems never really advanced to the point where Subaru is. Even the CRV has a weird AWD system that is really still front wheel drive. I think it's a 90/10 power split for the Civic and CRV. Honda Tuning also put a CRV drive train in an Integra.sachilles wrote:Some folks on nasioc have an awd civic cooking.
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthr ... ?t=1910899
link complete with video. just package it into a crx.
Here is what you should really do!!!
http://www.team-integra.net/forum/displ ... cID=106670
I have always dreamed of making a RWD Honda someday similar to the Integra at the link above...
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02 Acura RSX Type-S - Autocross/Track Car
98 Legacy GT Wagon - DD/Ice Racer
00 Honda S2000 - Summer Fun
Peter H
02 Acura RSX Type-S - Autocross/Track Car
98 Legacy GT Wagon - DD/Ice Racer
00 Honda S2000 - Summer Fun
- DaveEstey
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Re: How to lose 700lbs
Joey, I'm not sure how I would work that bill past the wife
I remember that H22 mid-engine Teg, cool project and he documented it really well.
If I were to do anything like that I would use a motorcycle engine, lighter and you get the sequential box with it.
Alas, this car will retain it's current drivetrain for now.
Here's an AWD CRX: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4PxGsA7 ... re=related
Mean looking thing too.
I remember that H22 mid-engine Teg, cool project and he documented it really well.
If I were to do anything like that I would use a motorcycle engine, lighter and you get the sequential box with it.
Alas, this car will retain it's current drivetrain for now.
Here's an AWD CRX: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4PxGsA7 ... re=related
Mean looking thing too.
"Why kill it? - When you can overkill it."
1987 Mazda RX7 GXL (Hillclimber)
1987 Mazda RX7 GTU (Lemons)
2008 Mazda Miata
2005 Ford F-250 Diesel
2007 Toyota Prius (The Fast Car)
www.DaveEstey.com
1987 Mazda RX7 GXL (Hillclimber)
1987 Mazda RX7 GTU (Lemons)
2008 Mazda Miata
2005 Ford F-250 Diesel
2007 Toyota Prius (The Fast Car)
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- skivittlerjimb
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Re: How to lose 700lbs
The "original" awd CRX had two engines.
http://www.carlustblog.com/2008/02/car-lust--twin.html
Speaking of car lust, I still pine for my '87 CRX Si. What a fine little tramp she was.
http://www.carlustblog.com/2008/02/car-lust--twin.html
Speaking of car lust, I still pine for my '87 CRX Si. What a fine little tramp she was.
-Jim B.
'92 GVR4 280/1000
'92 GVR4 280/1000