first pics on this board..

[red4]

what's up? my name is Mike, and I drive a 97 EJ8 auto.

i spent most of yesterday trying to figure out my AC system, and installing my Hayden tranny cooler.

the verdict on the AC system is that its toast. so, the next time i get a free day, i'm going to start yanking everything associated with it. i guess i'll get a little weight savings out of it, and a cleaner looking engine bay.

as far as the tranny cooler goes, it was fairly easy to install. hardest part was undoing the factory fittings and routing the new hoses. i don't have a tranny temp gauge to be able to monitor any changes, but it definitely should benefit the car, and keep tranny temps much cooler.

anyways, on to the pics for those of you still reading:

enjoy!

 

[johno590]

Welcome, nice start! And hey you put this in the right section... hahah

 

[Jezek]

the noob is off to a good start posting. btw

...and what are your plans for your Civic?

 

[1999stockaccord]

welcome to CC!!

 

[red4]

yeah, i try to keep things in order. not too hard to follow the forum titles, lol.

future plans include lowering on KYB AGX and Eibach Pro-Kit, 16" Rota Circuit 8's in steel gray, JDMsh*t CTR front lip, paint sides to match, possibly Si tails, Si rear sway bar, Si rear disc swap, and then to top it all off, probably slap on a Jackson Racing S/C.

oh yeah, i also need to replace my cracked exhaust manifold, so a header will be somewhere in there, not sure what brand yet, and the header will guide the exhaust gases out the back via an Apexi World Sport cat-back

 

[johno590]

Word, sounds like you know what you're doing...

 

[red4]

Word, sounds like you know what you're doing...

or just pretend to know, lol. no, i've been visiting a couple other honda boards, just trying to find the right places to hang out. CC looks like a good board so far. i've only had my EJ for about 2 weeks now, but i'm trying to learn everything i can, and come up with a good plan in the beginning, that way i don't end up wasting money on stupid crap and having to redo things all the time like i did with my old Cavalier.

 

[05]

1st thing i would say to do is really think about the whole auto thing, do you really want a nice looking car that runs 18's... i really wish i could go back and take the money i put nito my auto and save it up to get a stick (either a conversion or just a whole different car) and fix that up, i thnik my car looks great but performance and the fun-to-drive factor is a big disapointment
anyways if you do stick with the auto, that thing looks clean and i do like your plans as far as you've listed

 

[42Steps]

Nice platform.... Keep it clean and have fun with it....

 

[red4]

1st thing i would say to do is really think about the whole auto thing, do you really want a nice looking car that runs 18's... i really wish i could go back and take the money i put nito my auto and save it up to get a stick (either a conversion or just a whole different car) and fix that up, i thnik my car looks great but performance and the fun-to-drive factor is a big disapointment
anyways if you do stick with the auto, that thing looks clean and i do like your plans as far as you've listed

well, right now i'm just finishing my sophomore year of college, and i bought this car so i could something reliable to drive for the rest of my time here. so, for now i'm going to stick to some nice subtle exterior mods, and some suspension goodies. most likely the JRSC won't come until i finish school anyways, and by that time if the auto tranny blows up, i could swap in a 5-speed. i do realize the 5-speeds are a lot faster, and stronger, but right now the auto is doing me fine.

the other option i have is to build the heck out of the auto tranny, going through Level 10 with their rebuild kit and torque converter, but in the end i think it would be more fun to have a 5-speed again. but, like i said, the auto will do for now. i just drive the car around town, to school and work, etc. i'm not going to be taking it down the 1/4 mile as it is, because i know its going to run in the 17's-18's.

 

[Genuine Rolla]

that car has got potential!! cant wait to see it evolve.....

 

[MORENO67]

nice! stock
welcome to cc

 

[radarblips]

Welcome to the club, sounds like you got some good plans, can't wait to see how it turns out.

 

[lestah]

Welcome!!! and nice start...

 

[gabebauman]

Welcome...fellow Iowan...haha Get started on that suspension.

 

[duFf_M@N]

welcome NOOBLET

 

[red4]

Welcome...fellow Iowan...haha Get started on that suspension.

i have picked out what i want, just need to find a money tree somewhere...lol

KYB AGX with Eibach Pro-Kit springs $600

15x7 Falken Hanabi wheels $380
205/50/15 Falken Ziex ZE-512 tires $180

Si rear sway bar $40
CTR front strut bar $60

TOTAL = $1260

just a little more than i have in the bank account right now, lol. all in good time though.

 

[gabebauman]

i have picked out what i want, just need to find a money tree somewhere...lol

KYB AGX with Eibach Pro-Kit springs $600

15x7 Falken Hanabi wheels $380
205/50/15 Falken Ziex ZE-512 tires $180

Si rear sway bar $40
CTR front strut bar $60

TOTAL = $1260

just a little more than i have in the bank account right now, lol. all in good time though.

Decent set-up...should be fun.

 

[EJ1 Freak]

Hey Mike the ej's looking good...nice to see familiar faces over here!

 

[red4]

Hey Mike the ej's looking good...nice to see familiar faces over here!

yeah, i gotta keep up to date on at least a couple forums, that way if one is slow i can check out the other one. looks like we both joined over here this month, but looks like i need to make a few more posts to catch up to you, lol.