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2002 ex - 131,000 miles

Working on this little guy a lot lately, and cruising this site so I decided to post some pics and stuff. Recently replaced the timing belt, and accessories. So this little engine has a lot of new parts to keep it running.

Changed out the old Tokico Blues for a new set to balance the suspension out again. Used the same S-tech springs since they seemed fine. Added a touch screen and new clairon speakers. Decided to paint my VTEC solenoid, but then polished it instead. Currently looking into getting a new airbag for my type S steering wheel. Any updates will go in this thread, several more jobs yet to come.


Pics

Red insert for rear H symbol ( theft proof lol)



Genuine Honda center caps



Engine bay needs a lot of work done...



On the side im planning on repainting my DC header with ceramic paint, and ordering a new engine and fuse box cover.


Here is a buddy's car that I slammed on Megan coil-overs, then took some before and after photo's of installing his HKS exhaust.

Before



After

 
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Nice.
Lmao, the silver looked just like mine.

Cept I have white with black badge :P

I see you have a huge power wire for audio, but no big3 upgrade!

 
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LOL, yeah that sticks out like a sore thumb. The trunk used to have two 12" subs in a box, but it weighed a ton. Sold them, and cleared out the trunk. The trunk is actually one of the side projects planned as well.

 
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Polished vtec solenoid with never dull and a micro fiber towel.

 
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Painted rear drums. The passenger side needed some muscle, the drivers side came right off

About what I expected behind the drum, black filth from the depths of Mordor. Used brake cleaner and wiped them down. Nasty.

 
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Lol, looks like the same color i painted them

 
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Oh for sure. The gloss black look on rear drums is a no - no. This matte finish is magnificent.

 
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Yep, loving it.
Sooo glad I didn't do gloss

 
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Went ahead and painted the front to match the rear.


Put the dc oil cap on and changed the silver parts to black.


Even did the orange oil dipstick

 
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Lol, copies!

I was considering doing the dipstick, but figured I'd do it later.

Gross, look at those cables, and brackets everywhere :P

 
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Yep, that paint is great. Never did remove those brackets etc. after installing the cai. Maybe loose a couple ounces of weight.

Decided to get these Pioneer speakers for the door panels.

 
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Looks good.

Hey, i just noticed, your slotted rotors are backwards lol.

 
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I thought the same thing! Installed them correctly with L and R markings. Guess it does not matter. Could be the manufacturer.

 
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So you decided to replace your factory pioneers with after market pioneers. Nice.

 
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Hmm, or you have two right rotors...

 
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Have the same speakers, take my advice and get an amp lol

 
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This

 
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The speakers are replacing a set of Clairon's currently in the car. Mentioned them in the first post...

As far as the rotors go, Powerslot rotors. They are very old and at this point, might as well replace them. Thanks for the input though!

 
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Yup.

 
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Oops. Sorry. Missed that in your first post. I thought you were replacing the factory OEM speakers, which also happen to be Pioneers.

 
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So after 130k, the door panels are ready to be replaced.

They have been removed so many times the metal rivets for the window seal are starting to snap off. That aside, installed the new speakers.


Airbag arrived so except for the side clip, the steering wheel is done.



Broadway mirror showed up. 270mm Convex.



Still rocking the Skunk 2 weighted shift ****. Yes...my car is dirty atm



Put these little guys in the door panels that look aged and haggard :P

 
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Directional slots don't matter unless there are directional veins.i can explain in more detail if you're interested

 
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I'll explain anyways. When there is directional vaining, slot/drilled pattern will always be opposite for proper structural support.

Picture here http://www.stoptech.com/racing/racin...ro-vane-rotors

 
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Hey thanks for the input! I did the same research when I was installing them for the first time. Then researched it again before bolting down the same rotors for my 8th gen.

Just did not want to get into a long discussion on brakes. So, thanks for the 411 addition.

 
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Moving on, hopefully this week there will be time to obtain a new set of mats, sides, and a stabilizer. The hunt continues..

 
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Nice, I think I'm gonna grab some weathertech mats.
I hate how tan mats get dirty as hell

 
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LOL! We're taking the opposite routes! That's cool.

I had the weather techs and want carpet. They are great, but I lost the front 2 and only have the rear

It is also more affordable for some reason. $69 for carpet, $40 something for all season.

Noticed it was about time to clean the headlights. They tend to get a bit yellow. Check it out, did several coats and they are still not fully clean.

 
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It has been a few days since I have posted anything, so I'll upload some pictures.

Received a new H emblem for the type-s steering wheel. Removed the HKS exhaust, and installed a SRS cat-back exhaust system.

Got a test pipe a while back. EM2 has a full exhaust from the block to the rear of the car.

Pics posted shortly.

 
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Awaiting

 
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