What did you do to your civic today?
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tyty and i have a few of the process but it started pouring here in NC before it got dark, and im a scrub and didnt take front views haha
ty as well, i think it looks alright man. its only the trs logo, i cut it from the longer "trs www.retrofitsource.com" sticker
ty as well, i think it looks alright man. its only the trs logo, i cut it from the longer "trs www.retrofitsource.com" sticker
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Decided to do a diy and make my interior a little....darker. Being the perpetually broke college student that I am, my options were very very limited. But I managed.
Not bad for a novice ehh?
I also redid my headliner. It looks nice except for a spot where the glue bleed through a little bit. But I guess that's what I get for doing it the ghetto way.
Not bad for a novice ehh?
I also redid my headliner. It looks nice except for a spot where the glue bleed through a little bit. But I guess that's what I get for doing it the ghetto way.
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Lol why didnt you just take out the panels you were gonna spray..?
Ohh and nothing done to the civic today but i did get to drive a 2012 M3 and an 08 Corvette. Definitely not used to that kind of power haha
Ohh and nothing done to the civic today but i did get to drive a 2012 M3 and an 08 Corvette. Definitely not used to that kind of power haha
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finally got the intake manifold and head off my ex today. that bracket behind the mani is in the worst spot ever lol. but it was a pretty simple process. now i gotta get the trans and block out and keep savin up for a b16a2.
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Parked the Civic today. The only time it's gonna move is for test drives and the final drive away.
This is the new Civic:
Bought the parents' '05 LX with 70K miles.
This is the new Civic:
Bought the parents' '05 LX with 70K miles.
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That reminded me to check the ATF. Turns out dad never changed it! It still looks good but, has a VERY slight burnt smell. Have a friend that manages a tranny shop and I'll take it by and see what he says. This thing still runs and shifts like butter. Also, I can already tell it's not gonna be near as easy to work on as the Civic considering you practically have to move the battery to get to the transmission dipstick. lol
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detailed car, then it rained and there is mud all over it. planning to hose it down at least before tomorrow.
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The dealer will not refill your crackpipe, the van is no longer in warranty.
Oddity owners just seem to have off the wall complaints and expectations (suburban white entitlement).
We get some of the biggest whiners crying about the sliding doors.
They eat up the center rollers, they bind when trying to slide them.
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I made a funnel attachment out of a broken antenna that fits into that dipstick tube.
The real fill place for the ATF is a large plug on top of the trans case, right about under the master cylinder. 17mm hex head on it. 5 speed trans will hold around 3.5-3.75 quarts on a drain and fill.
Very few real problems with the trans itself so far, but many problems with TCC shudder.
First step is get signed up on Hondas ownerlink, then get to a dealer and run it for recalls and warranty extensions (IF your parents are the type to never ever go to the dealer).
There are many on 05 vans, see what applies to yours.
PM me the VIN, I'll see what I can find on it.
Girls twist wrenches too...
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Budushka: I think the idea is nice, but I don't like that color scheme. Though you have given me and idea for when I start replacing more interior pieces. Never thought about that honestly.
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I got my A/C working perfectly after 3 years of "465 A/C". I recently rebuilt the compressor (some wiring needed repaired and the armature plate needed another shim/washer for proper clearance), put 120cc of Ester oil in it, put the compressor in there, put in a new drier-accumulator-receiver-filter (why does one part have so many names anyway?), had the system deep vac'ed and I recharged it at home with 21 oz of 134a. It's blowing cold, the low side is is like ice and the high side is scalding hot and the sight glass is clear. Just in time for August! 
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Today i plasti-dipped my tweeter shrouds so they would match the rest of the interior. I can never get the coat to be completely smooth, its always textured....any suggestions?
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taking my civic to the gym today; they added speed bumps (high ones) making me re-think of lowering my car lol. btw; where or how can i get my hands on one of those civicforums.com decals o.O -was planning to install my catback today but shipment got delayed till tomorrow..
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N1 style catback arrived.. took it straight to the garage and took out the tiny OEM pipe. 1 2 3..
-i promised myself i wouldnt make loud noises..
.. i need to dyno the car or somethin'.. noob tuner here need help please.. what should i focus on next? cuz from here im thinking stage 1 cam then performance chip and then metallic blue paintjob (entire car).. that's my plan.. but im open for suggestions. 
-i promised myself i wouldnt make loud noises..
.. i need to dyno the car or somethin'.. noob tuner here need help please.. what should i focus on next? cuz from here im thinking stage 1 cam then performance chip and then metallic blue paintjob (entire car).. that's my plan.. but im open for suggestions. Kenny the Ricer
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Maybe if you had a gallon and a paint gun, it'd come out a bit better.
taking my civic to the gym today; they added speed bumps (high ones) making me re-think of lowering my car lol. btw; where or how can i get my hands on one of those civicforums.com decals o.O -was planning to install my catback today but shipment got delayed till tomorrow..
All sold out
If we can get enough interest back into the idea, we'd order another batch
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Yesterday Jane got a new T-Belt and water pump. I always say a prayer before starting the motor after the swap...
And she's Good to GO!
I also aligned the timing marks on the crank pulley and cam pulley AND used a Sharpie to mark the OLD T-belt and the pulleys (before I removed it). Once I transfered those marks to the NEW T-belt I just used the Sharpie marks on the pulleys for installation...
And she's Good to GO!
I also aligned the timing marks on the crank pulley and cam pulley AND used a Sharpie to mark the OLD T-belt and the pulleys (before I removed it). Once I transfered those marks to the NEW T-belt I just used the Sharpie marks on the pulleys for installation...
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