QwikXRs '96 CX HB "C'muter"
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This past weekend, I installed the control arms, and "upgraded" to GSR brakes, and installed a Skunk2 dual bend shifter. Two weeks ago, I trim-blacked the skirts and side mouldings to get rid of the 'grey-look'
That's about it, right now. Still trying to find some S2K seats or something nice/cool. I've solidly decided to not install the BRIDES..
This past weekend, I installed the control arms, and "upgraded" to GSR brakes, and installed a Skunk2 dual bend shifter. Two weeks ago, I trim-blacked the skirts and side mouldings to get rid of the 'grey-look'
That's about it, right now. Still trying to find some S2K seats or something nice/cool. I've solidly decided to not install the BRIDES..qwikxr said:
qwikxr said:Ha! I've got you fooled! lol
I'm so broke, I can't even pay attention!
Thanks for the props, though
Order of next mods are:
Hood (prolly CF, not positive, though), roof replacement (hail damage), rear wing, front/rear lips, CF hatch, and other little tidbits.. maybe a CTR grill, EK side mouldings, painted skirts and door handles, and so CF Spoon-style mirrors..
your kidding me right? so broke.. and look at what your ordering
fhcRubarb-
I agree.. but it was quite high, in stock form.. Regardless, it's perfect for me, and the roads in which I commute on.. Would I like it lower? Hell yeah.. But it isn't worthwhile to me at this point in time..
slammed ek9-
No it isnt worthwhile; I removed mine.
Reason is, that the ECU essentially ignores the MAP sensor and listens mostly to the OXS, while in closed loop (~80% throttle and under).. At over that percentage, it stops paying attention to the OXS and pays more attention to the MAP.
So, while I am normally at 15-30% throttle during the commute, and I had the SAFC pulling 15% air meter, the OXS told the ecu "we're lean" and the ecu adds fuel.. Bottom line, I was pissing in the wind, for my use.. I'll burn a chip with leaner tables, soon..
Quebec Civic-
Dude. .. I raise a family (wife, two kids) on a single income, about the total of a 7-11's cashier! (no offense, people!)
So yes, it is a struggle, and money management is key..
EDIT: Oh yeah.. Here's a nightshot (yes, blurry, go figure!) of my freshly installed GSR cluster with amber illumination conversion..
Wiring - easy.. Fitment - not so easy..
I agree.. but it was quite high, in stock form.. Regardless, it's perfect for me, and the roads in which I commute on.. Would I like it lower? Hell yeah.. But it isn't worthwhile to me at this point in time..
slammed ek9-
No it isnt worthwhile; I removed mine.
Reason is, that the ECU essentially ignores the MAP sensor and listens mostly to the OXS, while in closed loop (~80% throttle and under).. At over that percentage, it stops paying attention to the OXS and pays more attention to the MAP.
So, while I am normally at 15-30% throttle during the commute, and I had the SAFC pulling 15% air meter, the OXS told the ecu "we're lean" and the ecu adds fuel.. Bottom line, I was pissing in the wind, for my use.. I'll burn a chip with leaner tables, soon..
Quebec Civic-
Dude. .. I raise a family (wife, two kids) on a single income, about the total of a 7-11's cashier! (no offense, people!)
So yes, it is a struggle, and money management is key..
EDIT: Oh yeah.. Here's a nightshot (yes, blurry, go figure!) of my freshly installed GSR cluster with amber illumination conversion..
Wiring - easy.. Fitment - not so easy..
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^^^need a few day shots.
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dang d00d, you're making some sick progress. keep up the g00d work.
Import - workin on 'em
Tye - thanks.. The first set of wheels rocked on VWs, and as I said before, they were holdovers, and a far cry better than the 13" steelies
Genuine - thanks! I try to do little somethings to it when i can.. slow progression..
Tye - thanks.. The first set of wheels rocked on VWs, and as I said before, they were holdovers, and a far cry better than the 13" steelies
Genuine - thanks! I try to do little somethings to it when i can.. slow progression..
Alot of people have been asking me about the GSR cluster swap and if I soldered a GSR harness in place.. I started to, but decided not..
It is, BY FAR, easier/quicker to repin the 96-00 plugs to correspond with the GSR cluster, than it is to cut/solder.. Literally took my like 15 minutes studying the wiring, and 20 minutes to repin both blue plugs. Everything worked like a champ!
Made little mounting brackets from old radio mounting straps.. Used the 'no longer used' speed clips from in the dash where the original EJ cluster screwed to the top, placed those on the GSR cluster, and used the same corresponding screws to fasten the new brackets to the cluster.
the lower corners of the cluster trim bezel do not fit perfect, but this weekend, if time permits, I'll modify the bezel to fit the GSR cluster's profile, more accurately..
also did the red backlit conversion at the same time...
It is, BY FAR, easier/quicker to repin the 96-00 plugs to correspond with the GSR cluster, than it is to cut/solder.. Literally took my like 15 minutes studying the wiring, and 20 minutes to repin both blue plugs. Everything worked like a champ!
Made little mounting brackets from old radio mounting straps.. Used the 'no longer used' speed clips from in the dash where the original EJ cluster screwed to the top, placed those on the GSR cluster, and used the same corresponding screws to fasten the new brackets to the cluster.
the lower corners of the cluster trim bezel do not fit perfect, but this weekend, if time permits, I'll modify the bezel to fit the GSR cluster's profile, more accurately..
also did the red backlit conversion at the same time...
