05 RSX Type S Rotrex Project

[SAX JONZ]

Had to explain to this two year old that I wanted to mount to my car, not toaster.

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[SAX JONZ]

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[PetefromtheStreets]

So far so good. Light came on one time in stop and go traffic. Lost no fluid. Got these mounted today.
Apparently, child labor laws don't apply in Indiana. Lol
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Ship those to my house asap. They look dope man. Can't wait to see them on the car.

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[monjarassi]

bad ass man i just scooped me up a set in 17x9+35 for my DD i love them..

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[Si Speed 317]

Nice to both of you! Excited to see results. Surprised monjarassi let go of those authentic Australian wheels

[SAX JONZ]

Still have to get some lugnuts. Project kics is special order I guess.
I also have to get this and a body kit installed yet. Hopefully my bro is able to bRing the stuff next week when he comes to visit. Doing the mugen wrap around.
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[monjarassi]

O no I still have my wheels.... These are for my fa5

[SAX JONZ]

It would be nice to catch a glimpse of those Aussie wheels...:)

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[monjarassi]

It would be nice to catch a glimpse of those Aussie wheels...:)

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Kosei racing.

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[SAX JONZ]

Lookin good. :beer:

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[SAX JONZ]

I'll post a video up as soon as I get tires mounted. Still having issues witg cooling system. It doesn't overheat now but radiator cap is toast. Have any of you guys issues with caps?

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[monjarassi]

nope not once!!!

and im using a 99-00 civic cap

[SAX JONZ]

Man, I hoped for the bugs to go away but that would be optimistic wouldn't it?

[monjarassi]

Man, I hoped for the bugs to go away but that would be optimistic wouldn't it?

A lil...

[SAX JONZ]

Is it possible that cap gave out from previous overheats? Enquiring minds need to know. I'm going to buy a new one but I wonder how these things go bad...

[monjarassi]

Bad radiator cap

The radiator cap does several things. It

seals the system against the outside world (main seal function) keeps the system pressurized when needed, so as to raise the boiling point of the coolant allows excess pressure and coolant expansion to vent to the expansion reservoir (pressure seal function) allows coolant to return to the radiator when the engine cools down (return seal function)

As you may have gathered from the above section, the radiator cap has three seals, any of which may fail independently of the others:

1. The main seal is the one that seals the cap against the top of the filler neck. Just a rubber gasket that operates just like one on the lid of a pickle jar. Simple and reliable. 2. A failed pressure seal will allow the coolant to boil at a lower temperature, and coolant will be able to travel freely and foamily to the expansion reservoir. This will cause localized hot-spots inside the engine, which can lead to premature head warpage, and may hasten head gasket failure. It will also cause the rad coolant level to be low, just like a failed head gasket. 3. A failed return seal will prevent the coolant from returning to the radiator as the rad cools off, causing a vacuum that can collapse the radiator's hoses. This will prevent the coolant from circulating if the hoses don't re-expand as the engine warms up.

A bad rad cap can cause similar symptoms to a failed head gasket, so it's a cheap first step to try before bringing it in. If you replace the rad cap and you still have bubbles in the coolant (or foam in the reservoir), then suspect the head gasket. If the engine starts to overheat at idle, or in heavy traffic, and the gauge goes down when you rev it, the coolant is probably low.

Moreover, a neglected cooling system can load up the cap with crud and corrosion, preventing proper coolant flow in and out through it. Peel the seals back with your fingernail to check for goop. If you find any, a blast with a garden hose and probing with a toothpick should clear most of it out.

But anyway, a new rad cap is less than $20. Make a habit to change it every 5 years, just in case. It's pretty important.

[SAX JONZ]

Ok, let's rewind. I had all new stuff and head warped. Destroyed stock cap, then replacement cap 1.3 bar. Great info btw. I had replaced with new radiator cap before head shaved. Cap might have been damaged from before. I will replace it Friday. Not driving car till then. I guess all is well, we shall see. Car is good. I beat the shit out of it and coolant stays and needle doesn't budge so I guess the cap had fought that previous battle and lost. Not even a month of use. 1.3 bar skunk2

[SAX JONZ]

Cooling system is all new. All in Fab radiator. New hoses and connections along with billet housing by HR

[monjarassi]

maybe the radiator cap is failing u

[SAX JONZ]

Yeah, my question is what caused it to fail prematurely. Maybe it got damaged before when head was warped then finally went bad this time around from normal use? I checked it and noticed it allowed coolant to move out of neck in to coolant basin after car was already cold. I'm going to replace it and hope that's the end of it but if it fails again I can't assume it's the cap. Has to be something else I would think. I am going to cross fingers.

[monjarassi]

i get ya idk man if its a skunk2 cap your using then the name says it all.

But gl man and keep up updated

[SAX JONZ]

Hahahahaha, their rep precedes them. I doubt they make their own caps. Hope that the next cap lasts longer. Hope. If not...

[aLmk]

Why not use an OEM cap?

[SAX JONZ]

I had an oem cap on it. Did the same thing which is why I swapped it out.

[PetefromtheStreets]

Maybe that radiator setup is acting up.
vdubkilla had an issue with an all in fab radiator

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[SAX JONZ]

Hmmm, maybe. It isn't as small as his setup. If I have to change it I'm screwed. The whole setup is based around that extra space afforded. I saw that radiator he was running. Looks smaller than my setup. All I have to do is cross fingers. Cap may have been dead since last round of overheating. I'm prayin that's it. I'm going to set fans to 180 and I think that may compensate for the traffic I sometimes experience. Tomorrow is the day. Put wheels and cap on and take it for a nice run. Will make and post video.

[PetefromtheStreets]

Hmmm, maybe. It isn't as small as his setup. If I have to change it I'm screwed. The whole setup is based around that extra space afforded. I saw that radiator he was running. Looks smaller than my setup. All I have to do is cross fingers. Cap may have been dead since last round of overheating. I'm prayin that's it. I'm going to set fans to 180 and I think that may compensate for the traffic I sometimes experience. Tomorrow is the day. Put wheels and cap on and take it for a nice run. Will make and post video.

Without a thermostat I set fans to 150.

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[SAX JONZ]

Good to know. I have a drilled thermo. I was wondering if it was at all possible tge belt could somehow be running waterpump opposite direction. Pete, didn't you have something about your belts?

[PetefromtheStreets]

Good to know. I have a drilled thermo. I was wondering if it was at all possible tge belt could somehow be running waterpump opposite direction. Pete, didn't you have something about your belts?

Got a pic of your belt wrap? But I doubt you got it confused

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[monjarassi]

Without a thermostat I set fans to 150.

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im with no thermostat and set the fan to 190

[SAX JONZ]

You either live in constant summer or have blue balls for a few months of the year. :)

[vdubkilla]

You either live in constant summer or have blue balls for a few months of the year. :)

Blue Balls ? thats just more than I needed to hear lmao ...So sax tell me what radiator do you have is it an all in fab tucked Radiator ?

[SAX JONZ]

Yes, it bolts to the intercooler. I rode it really hard today, like redheaded stepchild. Put at least 50 miles or more on it. Not once did it get close to half. Running strong like bull. I think I may have it going ok. Once I get those wheels on car we shall see just how quick it is. Third gear wheelspin is insane. Car feels much faster than my bike. Gotta be an 11 second car.

[SAX JONZ]

See post 68. Good pic of radiator there.

[vdubkilla]

See post 68. Good pic of radiator there.

Well that looks like the same radiator I had and my car constantly overheated with it once it got above 70 degrees outside and even ran hot on cooler days if I beat on the car .I have since gotten rid of that rad and the bought a griffin full size I must say it solved my cooling issues instantly .It did not matter what I did with the tucked radiator it did NOT work properly for a boosted K series this I am certain of and would bet your gonna find the same results when all is said and done .I wish it were not the case but sadly for me it was indeed a long wait for a product that did not do what I bought it to do in the first place and I ended up selling it at a loss and buying the Griffin .

[SAX JONZ]

Wow. I think you have a strong point there. If I have to change out rad I'm Su Fuk D. EVERYTHING, everything is where radiator would be. Oh well. I drove it today so hard and it was pretty hot. I have no other options at moment. I'll probably sell car if that is gonna be the case.

[vdubkilla]

You can let a little Radiator stop you man not after all this work if it needs one get one and fix it man

[SAX JONZ]

It was pretty hot today, car ran great. Going to cross my fingers that it stays that way. If radiator needs replaced with full size I guess it will need to. I know it will be a major undertaking.

[vdubkilla]

I hope not man for your sake but that radiator set up caused me some big headaches and the temps didn't come into check til I got rid of it .

[SAX JONZ]

Stuck in traffic for over an hour and hot as fuuuuuh, seems good. I checked cap and it seems fine too. Still gonna buy a new one.
See what I mean about no space?

[PetefromtheStreets]

I think that small ass fan is a part of your issue. The fmic blocks a lot of air flow to the rad so you need a larger fan to compensate.

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[SAX JONZ]

I may be crazy.

[vdubkilla]

wow you definitely don't have any room in the bay from the look of that pic

[SAX JONZ]

I just finished beating the car hard. No tire spin that I noticed. Was racing this. So nice. AND FASST

[SAX JONZ]

Alright, so I am experiencing another problem now and I think it is with the TPS. When I accelerated, sometimes it jumps like a wild horse and feels like all of the power is jumping to the wheels and then back off and then again. It's fucking insane, and it is sporadic, driving me nuts. I asked at King about this problem and the guy I spoke with mentioned the TPS as being a problem on some k20's and not others, mentioned trimming it back and after that I lost his advice in a sea of WTF. Any of you guys can elaborate? This is where I am going to figure out a few more things. Some of you guys are amazing at the things you know and not only that the concepts of how they work. Amazing. I'm not looking to be a total gearhead as I need to spend that time on my sax becoming a monster some day. But we all need little diversions here and there, right?

[SAX JONZ]

I think that small ass fan is a part of your issue. The fmic blocks a lot of air flow to the rad so you need a larger fan to compensate.

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I have two fans though. They seem to cover a good portion of the radiator and they are strong. Damn, I broke two lug nuts. You have that issue since you boosted?

[vdubkilla]

Sax I have never had any issues with a TPS but hear its fairly common .Have you looked at the tps in k pro to see if it goes thru the scale evenly when you depress the gas pedal slowly while just sitting in your driveway with the key on engine off ? Have you done a data log and watched it in the log to see what the tps is doing ?

[SAX JONZ]

I haven't but I will now that you mention it. Thanks. Have you had any problem with studs?

[PetefromtheStreets]

I haven't but I will now that you mention it. Thanks. Have you had any problem with studs?

I never really had issues with lug studs except for when a friend cross threaded one of mine while outting the rims on. But I'm getting new axles and hubs for the track because I snapped an axle like a toothpick friday at the track and the hubs come with extended studs.

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[SAX JONZ]

Wow. Mugen lugs. They went on easy enough. I put tgem on tight. Maybe I should have used a torque wrench.

[Si Speed 317]

I've never had an issue. Then again, I've had extended lugs for 3 years. I forget the brand though

[SAX JONZ]

Extended lugs for slicks?

[PetefromtheStreets]

I'm begging to see the look of the car with wheels on it. POST UP!!! LOL

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[SAX JONZ]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/21/5y3ysydy.jpgLooks different in different lights.

[SAX JONZ]

Coilovers for next season.

[SAX JONZ]

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[aLmk]

Need to lower it some! What size are the rims and tires?

[SAX JONZ]

They look like 15's right? 17x9+35 tgey look better in person. Muchhh better.

[Si Speed 317]

Looks good, definitely needs that drop!

[PetefromtheStreets]

I'll join in the wagon. Needs moar low. But then again my car sits high compared to other/most rsx. Because I run a taller tire. But I do really like the rims. :thumb:

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[aLmk]

My car isn't particularly low either, but I think a little low is ok.

[SAX JONZ]

Thanks Adam. I hear that coilovers drop car a half inch. I think that wouls be good for starters. Don't get me wrong, I like a little drop but dragging on speedbumps at stock height? Where can I go from there?

[PetefromtheStreets]

Coilovers will basically drop you how ever low you want. And yea my exhaust scrapes on speed bumps all the time so I feel your pain

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[SAX JONZ]

My tps I think is going bad

[aLmk]

Thanks Adam. I hear that coilovers drop car a half inch. I think that wouls be good for starters. Don't get me wrong, I like a little drop but dragging on speedbumps at stock height? Where can I go from there?

Coilovers will basically drop you how ever low you want. And yea my exhaust scrapes on speed bumps all the time so I feel your pain

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Really? what exhaust do you guys have? My car is like about 1.5'' lower than stock, maybe only 1.25'' and I have a 3'' downpipe and exhaust that does hang down a little low, and I've never scrapped on speed bumps.

And yes, sax, as adam already said, coilovers are height adjustable, so you can set them up however you like.

[PetefromtheStreets]

Really? what exhaust do you guys have? My car is like about 1.5'' lower than stock, maybe only 1.25'' and I have a 3'' downpipe and exhaust that does hang down a little low, and I've never scrapped on speed bumps.

And yes, sax, as adam already said, coilovers are height adjustable, so you can set them up however you like.

The civic chassis tucks the exhaust in the tunnel better then the dc5. For some reason they decided we didn't need an exhaust tunnel worth a flying fuck. Ive got a 3" thermal r&d but I'm interested in ktuned's oval pipe exhaust that will allow for a little more clerance.

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[PetefromtheStreets]

My tps I think is going bad

What exactly is going on with that?

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[aLmk]

The civic chassis tucks the exhaust in the tunnel better then the dc5. For some reason they decided we didn't need an exhaust tunnel worth a flying fuck. Ive got a 3" thermal r&d but I'm interested in ktuned's oval pipe exhaust that will allow for a little more clerance.

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Gotcha, an oval shape sounds like a pretty decent solution.

[SAX JONZ]

The cucaracha. It cuts out tgen comes on
hard. It's strange. I will have to do a datalog and make sure but a few people have mentioned that they go bad and the description sounds like my problem.
Yeah that about the exhaust. If it was tucked like a mangina I'd drop car like a hot virgin dying to be deflowered. I'd slam her ass. :p

[SAX JONZ]

Ktuned? Hmm, just keep dragging, exhaust will flatten out nicely. :D

[aLmk]

LOL @ last two posts...

[PetefromtheStreets]

The cucaracha. It cuts out tgen comes on
hard. It's strange. I will have to do a datalog and make sure but a few people have mentioned that they go bad and the description sounds like my problem.
Yeah that about the exhaust. If it was tucked like a mangina I'd drop car like a hot virgin dying to be deflowered. I'd slam her ass. :p

Lmaooooo.



Ktuned? Hmm, just keep dragging, exhaust will flatten out nicely. :D

Lol yes that would do it also but I like pretty, Shiny things to stay pretty and shiny.

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[SAX JONZ]

If you bought that pipe to go "moar low" you'd only want to go lower. :banghead:

[PetefromtheStreets]

If you bought that pipe to go "moar low" you'd only want to go lower. :banghead:

Nah don't want to go any lower. I like the stance my car has. It's a good look and works at the track so she will stay this height.

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[SAX JONZ]

:beer: doesn't bother me any that my car is lifted, cause lifted is the new slammed. :what:

[SAX JONZ]

@Adm rsx I haven't had the least motivation to mount my gopro lately. Dunno why. Here is a link to some guy with the same wheels and set up as I have in my car, same dents and rust too (ironically) It's not me, I swear and it's not a black RSX with SBC wheels either. It just looks that way.
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fplaylist%3F list%3DPLmdjFVpskMP74MwiFpU9Kl6W7r3HcQWHX%26featur e%3Dmh_lolz&h=0AQE_cqwr

[PetefromtheStreets]

Haha she sounds healthy man. :thumb: I broke my gopro mount before I went to the track a couple weeks ago. Smh

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[SAX JONZ]

Not the best video representation but it may be awhile before I dare race anyone on the street again. That street racing ticket kicked me straight in the balls. State boys don't mess around and it's too bad I wasn't in Chicago but those are the breaks. lol
Thanks, I like the sound but it is loud and I think that alone draws way too much attention. I was just playing around both times. The one time we squared up and went at it proper the videographer was too far behind. I really spanked it hard and left that tuned Hyundai in the dirt.

[SAX JONZ]

Tomorrow I'll be going to the track to see what numbers I can put down. Going to ease in to it before launching hard.

[PetefromtheStreets]

Yea when you get to the track and get to the burnout box don't do a burn out. I through the water past it and spin the tires a little just enough to get the water off. Burnout on street toes don't really do much for you. Best of luck and can't wait to hear what you run

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[SAX JONZ]

Thanks for the heads up. No burnouts then.:-D
These tires grip really pretty well, so we will see. Once again, not looking to destroy the trans on it's first trip to the zoo. Gonna go domesticated then the animal will come out.

[SAX JONZ]

Wasn't able to run. They spied my broken stud bolt. I'm going to have to fix that asap. :D

[aLmk]

Yea when you get to the track and get to the burnout box don't do a burn out. I through the water past it and spin the tires a little just enough to get the water off. Burnout on street toes don't really do much for you. Best of luck and can't wait to hear what you run

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I drive around the water box :D But not next time, since I got some slicks

[SAX JONZ]

I saw some pretty sick speed. 7 second quarters that just blew me away and a viper that did a 15 second quarter that just made me LMAO. :beer:

[Si Speed 317]

Wasn't able to run. They spied my broken stud bolt. I'm going to have to fix that asap. :D

Damn. Which stud? I didnt see u were going to the track. My best advice on a stock tranny and axles is to not preload your tranny before you launch. You can do a small burnout, just enough to clean the tires and warm em up a bit (more or less, depending on your compound). I have a set of, uhhh, i forget. But anyways, the set of tires on my stockies (winter wheels) actually grip very well with a nice street burnout. Typically though, street tires don't like much burnout.

When are you going back?

[SAX JONZ]

Its front left. I had gotten a set of mugen seven sided ones. They looked anemic so I bought a set of rays. I guess I put them on too tight. They didn't want to come off so I twisted it off when I should have gotten an impact. I was traumatized when the one side came loose the very first day so I wanted to make sure they wouldn't come loose again.
I went to Route 66. Going back in two weeks. I need to take off the hub to do it properly, correct?

[PetefromtheStreets]

Its front left. I had gotten a set of mugen seven sided ones. They looked anemic so I bought a set of rays. I guess I put them on too tight. They didn't want to come off so I twisted it off when I should have gotten an impact. I was traumatized when the one side came loose the very first day so I wanted to make sure they wouldn't come loose again.
I went to Route 66. Going back in two weeks. I need to take off the hub to do it properly, correct?

I haven't replaced my studs yet but I know im my other cars you could grind a bit off the flat end and it could fit in while the hub is still in place. If you pull the hub off I'd replace the wheel bearings since they are off anyways

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[SAX JONZ]

Good idea. They have 125k. Couldn't hurt. I want to redo entire suspension

[SAX JONZ]

Well, just got a slap on wrist today. 90 days supervision, then ticket dropped from record. Whewww. Got off LIGHT.
Going back to track on the 27th. I'm bringing cam and hopedully breaking the 13 second mark.

[PetefromtheStreets]

Well, just got a slap on wrist today. 90 days supervision, then ticket dropped from record. Whewww. Got off LIGHT.
Going back to track on the 27th. I'm bringing cam and hopedully breaking the 13 second mark.

Congrats on the win in court. Lol. And cam2 for the track? Mix some c16 in your fuel. Up the ignition timing and go run some mid 12's ;)

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[SAX JONZ]

Didn't make it to track yesterday. I'm having issues with my radiator relocate leaking. HR will warranty it, I guess.

[monjarassi]

Didn't make it to track yesterday. I'm having issues with my radiator relocate leaking. HR will warranty it, I guess.

relocate??

[SAX JONZ]

That's not what it's called. The filler relocate to head. Sorry, still new to mods

[monjarassi]

That's not what it's called. The filler relocate to head. Sorry, still new to mods

o gotcha, wow so what happened now?

[SAX JONZ]

Well, it had been spitting coolant every now and then. I figured it was normal but when the weather cooled down it did worse. So I had looked a little closer and found a hissing sound coming from the neck and not the cap. I think when head gasket blew that it weakened the gasket.

[SAX JONZ]

Gasket between the two piece filler.

[monjarassi]

Ahhhh gotcha

[SAX JONZ]

It's been a long while since I've updated. So far car has been holding up nicely. I have pieces to add and get painted. Mugen bumper cover, side valances, carbo new fenders, doors, carbon mugen diffuser and max racing carbon hood. Hopefully get painted very soon.

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[SAX JONZ]

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[fightthisfight]

Hey there stranger! Glad to hear the car's good, post some pictures when it's all done!
PS. I took out the back seats, lots more room for activities now!

[SAX JONZ]

Cool, will post pics. Soon.

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[SAX JONZ]

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[SAX JONZ]

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[SAX JONZ]

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Trying to test fit this bumper I ran in to a little problem, it bumps in to intercooler. I don't know if cutting it to make it fit is a good idea. Ideas?

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[aLmk]

Can the intercooler position be modified at all to fix the problem?

[SAX JONZ]

It's in at an angle because that is the only way it could be fit. The bumper needed the inside grate removed. The mugen is too thick in that part but if I cut it will mean taking part of that pillar on left side out. May weaken an already thin piece. I guess I will look again but what do you all think? Cut out and deal with it or just run stock bumper?

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[aLmk]

I had to cut my bumper to fit my intercooler piping, and I am not happy with how it turned out because I had to cut a piece completely out of the grill. If you think it can be done without being able to see the cuts on the outside I'd go for it, otherwise I'd just stick with the stock bumper.

[BoostedK20]

Depends on how much needs to be removed. Do you have the stock bumper beam/support?

[SAX JONZ]

I do not. Had to come off to fit intercooler. Just spoke with a friend that has same bumper and he had to cut to make fit and his is stock. I have dremel and will travel. Lol

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[SAX JONZ]

Even my stock bumper had to be modified to make work.

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[PetefromtheStreets]

Stock bumper with aspec lip.

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#doyouevenshiftbro

[SAX JONZ]

Yeah, I thought about that long and hard. If I happen to run across one I probably will. Until then I'm going to cut this bumper because no one has made an offer on it. It's cool. I'm sure it will work. Even the stock bumper had to be cut and the intercooler wouldn't fit with the bottom piece.

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[PetefromtheStreets]

Yeah, I thought about that long and hard. If I happen to run across one I probably will. Until then I'm going to cut this bumper because no one has made an offer on it. It's cool. I'm sure it will work. Even the stock bumper had to be cut and the intercooler wouldn't fit with the bottom piece.

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my fmic fit in my bumper uncut. You must have a thicker intercooler then me.

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#doyouevenshiftbro

[SAX JONZ]

That's what she told me anyway. Lol

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[SAX JONZ]

The radiator is fairly stout as well.

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[PetefromtheStreets]

That's what she told me anyway. Lol

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Lmao

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#doyouevenshiftbro

[SAX JONZ]

Ok. Time for body shop. Getting car repainted as I'm replacing bumper, skirts, fenders and doors. Going for clean look and coil overs. I'll be running on the track this season and wonder if any of you guys have any recommendations. I'm looking at fortune auto and KW Variants


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[Si Speed 317]

Nice, good stuff! Recommendations of what, suspension?

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[SAX JONZ]

Yeah, suspension.


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[SAX JONZ]

Going with mugen bumper and side skirts and carbon rear. Should look ok. If not it's going back to stock.


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[Si Speed 317]

Well, depends on your goals IMO. I'm not familiar with DC5 coilover kits, but you want to know spring rates and a wide adjustable dampening range. Lets you dial the car in just right. Quality is an absolute must, of course. 👍

[SAX JONZ]

I hear you.


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[Turpid Porpoise]

Heard nothing but good things about the Fortune Auto coils for the DC5. The KWs are typically known to be high quality but also really really expensive. AMR would have been a good bet if he hadn't been screwing so many people out of their coils.

[SAX JONZ]

Yeah. I like the idea of buying fortune autos myself if they are as good but my money is on quality since I'm only going to do it once. Maybe next season I'll ask to drive a few Rex's so that I can get an idea. I also heard some people knock them too. None of my friends are dissatisfied but I have yet to drive myself.


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[Si Speed 317]

It's all based on your goals. What options are in the playing field right now?

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[SAX JONZ]

Well, I just bought another house. May not have surplus cash for awhile.


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[SAX JONZ]

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[monjarassi]

That's nice

[SAX JONZ]

Thanks. I think it will be quite a project but for the price very cheap.


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[Si Speed 317]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/31/251ba2b59d1ecec2171d8c33bc7ccc35.jpg

Congratulations!! Enjoy bud, very cool. Gonna flip it?

[SAX JONZ]

It has a big yard for Chicago and perfect set up for my son with baseball field that is a big city block of field and across the street park district with tennis, handball, soccer field and this...man cave above the important spot...451
I think this will be the spot to live. Next on agenda is meeting up with you guys. When is the next meet?


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[SAX JONZ]

And thanks, it will be a huge project. Will keep you posted on progress.


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[SAX JONZ]

480481482483going through another stage of transformation.


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[SAX JONZ]

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I'm sad to know its twin brother is no longer pushing rotrex.
Say it isn't so!😰


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[SAX JONZ]

495496 it came out pretty nice I'd say.


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[SAX JONZ]

497


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[Si Speed 317]

497


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495496 it came out pretty nice I'd say.


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Looks great! Idk how I missed this!

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[SAX JONZ]

526
I dunno. I just got it repainted recently. I could go for that 500 mark with an E85 tune but my trans can't handle all that and the cmc I installed is heavy. I was walking with a limp for a few weeks till I figured out why. 🚀


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[PetefromtheStreets]

526
I dunno. I just got it repainted recently. I could go for that 500 mark with an E85 tune but my trans can't handle all that and the cmc I installed is heavy. I was walking with a limp for a few weeks till I figured out why. 🚀


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Just doooo it. Lol.

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[SAX JONZ]

Thanks @si speed


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[SAX JONZ]

Hey there stranger! Glad to hear the car's good, post some pictures when it's all done!
PS. I took out the back seats, lots more room for activities now!

Wait, aren't you...I met you right??? 🤓 lots more room for what kind of activities exactly?😜😎


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[SAX JONZ]

Yea man. Its a simple way to tell how serious someone is at riding. I used to have no chicken scratch at all. I took a lot of low lean turns, I wore off the metal 'scrubs' under my pegs. After my accident, I couldn't get as low anymore so I had chicken scratch :( (strips/scratch, same stuff).

;)

I'm just reading through all these posts again, a chronicle of the time spent and it's kinda cool. This summer I'd like to make one of the meets if you're all still doin those meetshttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/21/80fc7e110c16e6ce1d073a8c27180e7f.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/21/924c5c90719acd0979e225619ee31ecf.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/21/57ce8883cdd19b9e2aa55a660656e16c.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/21/cf214370e133bbdc64b34051a0bde037.jpg. We should put something together. This should be done by then and I'll have a little room to breathe for a bit. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/21/85207aa6137fecd9aefec36367fc0056.jpg


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[SAX JONZ]

Well, I've come to another step in the process. I ordered a bunch of stuff. KW V2's, hard race bushings, rear rotors, replacing clutch, pressure plate and flywheel, subframe washers (don't know if they make a difference) and doing a return line so got ktuned fuel rail, gauge and regulator.

Questions, you guys done this? Hard lines or braided fuel line?
Also, should just go ahead and do tie rods and ball joints? 120-40 thousand miles on the OD.


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[BoostedK20]

Well, I've come to another step in the process. I ordered a bunch of stuff. KW V2's, hard race bushings, rear rotors, replacing clutch, pressure plate and flywheel, subframe washers (don't know if they make a difference) and doing a return line so got ktuned fuel rail, gauge and regulator.

Questions, you guys done this? Hard lines or braided fuel line?
Also, should just go ahead and do tie rods and ball joints? 120-40 thousand miles on the OD.


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The fun of ordering parts! Not sure about the subframe washers either. Regarding your fuel question, we did a fuel return on our FG2. -6an feed, OEM hardline as return. Works great and surprisingly holds power! As for suspension, tie rods and ball joints may prove beneficial - use a visual inspection along with how the car feels to decide if it's worth doing.

Keep us in the loop!

[SAX JONZ]

I have had a major issue with removal of rear trailing arm toe bolt. I may need to replace the trailing arm. This sucks balls because as I now see those bushings look fairly stout. As in I doubt replacing the rear bushings with the Hard Race bushing was even a good idea.
Perhaps the fronts will make a big difference but I can't see how replacing the LCA and spindle bushings in rear will even be a noticeable difference. I will post pics of the progress once I get those pieces apart and begin to push the bushings in.
I ordered tie rod ends as they didn't seem to have excessive play but they were loose, probably going to put in new ball joints as well. I had to order new front top hats as the 05-06 ones were a different style. This really had me confused at first. So still waiting on those parts.
Other issues include stuck drive shaft in front that is probably shot. Pictures to come.
If you have any diy's on return line that you could point me to. A few I read were not a good idea and I

[SAX JONZ]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160607/3ca4bdecd1f3317551b0c2c102cf0550.jpg
Tried everything. Sawzall barely fit, I had a hacksaw that didn't work, heated it up to cherry red. My neighbor grabbed my mallet and bent the shit out of it. I was going to try a different type of hacksaw blade and do it by hand but now?


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[BoostedK20]

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Tried everything. Sawzall barely fit, I had a hacksaw that didn't work, heated it up to cherry red. My neighbor grabbed my mallet and bent the shit out of it. I was going to try a different type of hacksaw blade and do it by hand but now?


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That is one stuck PITA. Did you get it to work?

[SAX JONZ]

Haven't had the time yet.


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[SAX JONZ]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160627/e42fb24d17e1626773a9e30ae9f518c4.jpg
Anyone know where these go in the Oem top hat setup? I can't find in manual nor can I find reference to it in the shop manual.


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[BoostedK20]

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Anyone know where these go in the Oem top hat setup? I can't find in manual nor can I find reference to it in the shop manual.


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[SAX JONZ]

Instructions would have been nice, they aren't detailed in my manual nor the coil over instructions yet I have an idea they go in between cup and bearing but I'm not sure. I think I'll just put them there because it just makes sense to me. I have the 05-06 setup so it's a bit different. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160630/5d2580b1b904013aabaab8d8bf8d633d.jpg


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[PetefromtheStreets]

PetefromtheStreets Spaz

What in the world do you need that for ? Lol I don't know off the top of my head. I have aftermarket coilovers so that's not even needed for mine.


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[SAX JONZ]

Mine use the stock top hats. KW Variant 2.


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[PetefromtheStreets]

Mine use the stock top hats. KW Variant 2.


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Oh I see you've replied and fixed it haha. Nice!


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[SAX JONZ]

Well...it's the only thing that makes sense to me. Hoping these work better than stock for the track


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[PetefromtheStreets]

Well...it's the only thing that makes sense to me. Hoping these work better than stock for the track


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Lmk how they do. I'm still waiting on my cars roof to be repaired and painted. 😞


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[SAX JONZ]

What happened to your roof?


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[PetefromtheStreets]

What happened to your roof?


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[SAX JONZ]

Holy shit! How'd that happen?! That so sucks balls!!!


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[PetefromtheStreets]

Holy shit! How'd that happen?! That so sucks balls!!!


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Happened about 3 weeks ago. I rushed and for got to install my Tbar up front and it has my hood pins on it. So I was driving around with no hood pins. Soon as I got to 55+ it flew up with extreme force and did 3600 in damages.


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[SAX JONZ]

Holy shit man. That happened to me on a junk mustang I owned. Hood cracked and latch came up as I went to pull over it immediately let loose and flew up at 55. Didn't do that much damage though. Scary as hell. Had there been traffic may have been scary. Sorry to hear of that news.


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[SAX JONZ]

Ok, so I went to the dealership yesterday and looked on their parts fiche. No mention of that rubber gasket for the front top hat. Just the rear. Doesn't make any sense because those top hats come with the gasket installed already.


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[BoostedK20]

Ok, so I went to the dealership yesterday and looked on their parts fiche. No mention of that rubber gasket for the front top hat. Just the rear. Doesn't make any sense because those top hats come with the gasket installed already.


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Odd.. keep us updated.

[SAX JONZ]

No one here has taken apart an 02-04 front top hat before that can chime in?


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[SAX JONZ]

I just talked to a friend who still has his old suspension. I will find out shortly. I know that most suspensions come with their own. My friend was just asking why I didn't buy camber top hats 🤓. I guess I like the way things are functional.


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[PetefromtheStreets]

I just talked to a friend who still has his old suspension. I will find out shortly. I know that most suspensions come with their own. My friend was just asking why I didn't buy camber top hats 🤓. I guess I like the way things are functional.


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I like my camber hats. lol.


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[SAX JONZ]

I should have thought before I bought but hey, it's all good. Not going to be running anything other than track time improving camber. I think I can dial a bit in from the bottom. I'm surprised no one commented on this question that has 02-04. Guess I'll be the first so that no others have the same newb question as I have. I mean, I would have known if I had the 02-04. All good. I never knew stage 4 was good for 10-20k that sucks. 🤓


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[BoostedK20]

I should have thought before I bought but hey, it's all good. Not going to be running anything other than track time improving camber. I think I can dial a bit in from the bottom. I'm surprised no one commented on this question that has 02-04. Guess I'll be the first so that no others have the same newb question as I have. I mean, I would have known if I had the 02-04. All good. I never knew stage 4 was good for 10-20k that sucks. 🤓


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Stage 4 good for 10-20k miles? As for the camber hats thought, itt never even crossed my mind! I didn't know they were a separate entity. Once all is figured out, please create a thread so others who may have this issue can see it for the future!

[SAX JONZ]

Will do. It appears that the kit kseriesparts sells lists those as the parts needed. The rear top hats have their own installed OEM. Through me for a loop. I am just still a newb to many things but learning curve is going up. The recommended setup for the kw variant suspensions is OEM. I guess I could dial in a little camber up front from the bottom bolt as the bolts look like the rear toe bolts. I went with the KW's as they were stainless and do not need to be revalved every 16 months or whatever the normal interval is for coil overs. I will post up a thread as soon as I get a chance with the install.

[BoostedK20]

Will do. It appears that the kit kseriesparts sells lists those as the parts needed. The rear top hats have their own installed OEM. Through me for a loop. I am just still a newb to many things but learning curve is going up. The recommended setup for the kw variant suspensions is OEM. I guess I could dial in a little camber up front from the bottom bolt as the bolts look like the rear toe bolts. I went with the KW's as they were stainless and do not need to be revalved every 16 months or whatever the normal interval is for coil overs. I will post up a thread as soon as I get a chance with the install.

It's always a learning curve, that's a part of the fun! Good info. I didn't know about revalving intervals on coilovers.

Looking forward to that thread!!