Acura EL 1.7 rear disk break conversion...
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Acura EL 1.7 rear disk break conversion...
I wanna do this...Im in Toronto (Canada, obviously)...the rotors are 4 bolt like ours....anybody have any general input....and no damn sarcastic responses...LOL
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Originally Posted by djspot
I wanna do this...Im in Toronto (Canada, obviously)...the rotors are 4 bolt like ours....anybody have any general input....and no damn sarcastic responses...LOL
why does it have to be the 1.7? you can use the SiR (EP3) as well. I would do it...it's an easy swap and nice to have 4 wheel disc for sure.
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Originally Posted by CivicMexicano
didnt El's already come with rear disks?
yes...he has a civic and I guess his thread title just means that he's asking if he should do the EL rear brake swap.
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yeah pharoh, I was completely under the impression that the SiR came with a 5 lug setup...I was wrong...so yeah, what would be involved in the conversion, seeing that I have Tein Basics all around would that make a difference...the only reason why I mentioned the 1.7 is because I figure its the EXACT same as our Si's (EX in America) so I wouldn't have any issue with the suspension...
keep in mind Im not to familiar with this conversion and what is done, parts needed...care to shed some light while I do my search at the same time
yeah pharoh, I was completely under the impression that the SiR came with a 5 lug setup...I was wrong...so yeah, what would be involved in the conversion, seeing that I have Tein Basics all around would that make a difference...the only reason why I mentioned the 1.7 is because I figure its the EXACT same as our Si's (EX in America) so I wouldn't have any issue with the suspension...
keep in mind Im not to familiar with this conversion and what is done, parts needed...care to shed some light while I do my search at the same time
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Originally Posted by djspot
yea....sorry...thats what I meant....^^^^^^
yeah pharoh, I was completely under the impression that the SiR came with a 5 lug setup...I was wrong...so yeah, what would be involved in the conversion, seeing that I have Tein Basics all around would that make a difference...the only reason why I mentioned the 1.7 is because I figure its the EXACT same as our Si's (EX in America) so I wouldn't have any issue with the suspension...
keep in mind Im not to familiar with this conversion and what is done, parts needed...care to shed some light while I do my search at the same time
yeah pharoh, I was completely under the impression that the SiR came with a 5 lug setup...I was wrong...so yeah, what would be involved in the conversion, seeing that I have Tein Basics all around would that make a difference...the only reason why I mentioned the 1.7 is because I figure its the EXACT same as our Si's (EX in America) so I wouldn't have any issue with the suspension...
keep in mind Im not to familiar with this conversion and what is done, parts needed...care to shed some light while I do my search at the same time
well you're partially right...the '04 SiR has 5 lug...I believe all previous years (I know the '02/'03 for sure) have 4 lug.
We swapped an '02 SiR rear setup onto a '02 LX Sedan with relative ease. Only tricky part was slightly bending a guide under the car for the e-brake cable....not a big deal at all.
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Originally Posted by djspot
would I still be able to use my coilovers???
would swapping the EL disc breaks your opinion be and "easier" job? if u know that is
would swapping the EL disc breaks your opinion be and "easier" job? if u know that is
Like I said...either one is a snap.
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