zccivicex's Project R-81

[zccivicex]

Got the subframe and control arms all back in today.


Came home to my new upper control arms!

 

[jameswanser]

ok, I must have slept since, but those look like stock upper arms. What was wrong with the originals on the car?

 

[00siboy]

Where did you get the stainless hardware?

 

[zccivicex]

ok, I must have slept since, but those look like stock upper arms. What was wrong with the originals on the car?

Yes these are stock control arms. I do not feel that 90% of honda/acuras need adjustable control arms and i have never had a set that didn't bottom out on the bottom of my strut towers. OEM>anything else

Where did you get the stainless hardware?

I buy most of my stuff from downstar and the other few odds and ends i get from a few different websites.

 

[zccivicex]

Got a few things done today!

New Seals for the rack


Got the new manual rack installed today.


New oem outter tie rod ends and jam nuts

 

[jameswanser]

Yes these are stock control arms. I do not feel that 90% of honda/acuras need adjustable control arms and i have never had a set that didn't bottom out on the bottom of my strut towers. OEM>anything else

I agree for most of the parts, OEM is best. Just wondering why the NEW hardware, if going OEM? Is it because you wanted to replace the balljoints and the bushings?

 

[zccivicex]

When it comes to gaskets,suspension parts, etc. I will always try and use oem. I use all the new hardware so that it looks good years from now unlike most of the oem bolts plus it makes everything pop!

 

[jameswanser]

cool. I can respect that

 

[zccivicex]

Update:

Put the front sway bar back on. Didn't get a overall picture of it installed yet. Used black energy suspension bushings.



Unwrapped a few more parts i had powder coated. Very happy with the way everything came out!





Went and installed my new k-tuned shifter today. Used all new oem boots,energy suspension bushings, and oem hardware.

 

[00siboy]

Nice! The powdercoated stuff looks good.

 

[zccivicex]

not to much to update. Suspension is all back together! Had a friend decide to part out his build so i went ahead and bought his lsd motorsports 6puck for $75.00. Its the same clutch i have been running in the car for the past 4 years and love it.



Decided to wet sand and polish out the innovative mounts today as well.

 

[CHILD]

nice. i LOVE polished parts

 

[zccivicex]

a little sneak peek from today. sorry for all the cell phone pics

 

[zccivicex]

Got the trans bolted on and the timing belt back on it! Waiting on a few bolts to come in from downstar and the motor will be complete!

 

[TokyoSkies]

how the HELL did I miss this car for so long. Between you and Kerry (CHILD), you guys have set the bar uber high! Definite inspiration, please keep it up. I friggin love seeing detailed builds like this!

 

[zccivicex]

got the motor put in the car a few days ago! Still a long way to go but its coming together.

 

[jameswanser]

WOW. Just... wow.

 

[00siboy]

Ballin hard.

 

[ImportFan1]

Nice work man.

 

[zccivicex]

i have not updated in a while but i got to drive the car around for the first time this year! A few pics of some progress!

mocking up the intake.



went and had a friend align the car over the weekend.



checkerdsports oil cap!


Rays black lug nuts to go with the rpf1s


last but not least....my license plate!