new life for the hatch...again

DC_T · Post by **DC_T** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 2:48 am

i don't even remember what the plans were last time i updated this thread, but what they are now is a simple lsvtec build and some suspension goodies. no more boost. i'm trying to get back to a reliable car thats fun to drive and isn't broke down/being worked on 90% of the time. so, here are some updates:

rs machines pr3s are going in w/ new rings

bunch of random honda parts, brackets, bolts, etc

got the hole cut for the main harness tuck, and ran the wires

converted my fuel line to -6 an so i can run an inline filter and get rid of that bulky oem filter on the fire wall

got an integra rs mc and booster along w/ the 40/40 prop valve. this is the mc before:

bought some of this:

30 min later, i got this as the cleaned up version:

went ahead and sprayed my starter also. distributor and intake manifold also to come

mounted the prop valve and mc/booster

went through color master and picked up some arisol cans to quickly and cheaply give me bay a nice new coat. it actually turned out suprisingly well. i am happy with it, and it looks 100x better than it did.

also switched over to a manual rack. while it was out i decided to go ahead and replace the inner and outer tie rods.

lots more to come. brake upgrade/swap is in the works and the engine will be torn down soon enough for the new pistons.

thanks for looking

JustRob · Post by **JustRob** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 3:12 am

The bay is looking good Chris. Keep up the good work.

Midori · Post by **Midori** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 4:22 am

very nice!

eh2_Erik · Post by **eh2_Erik** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 6:43 am

damn, thats awesome!

N2HIFI · Post by **N2HIFI** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 12:41 am

right on chris thats what i am talking about looks fing sweet

DC5Dan1212 · Post by **DC5Dan1212** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 1:55 am

Wow! Changed that car completely around! Looks awesome! Hopefully I can check it out Thursday when I come pick up the FMU!

SikofFalln · Post by **SikofFalln** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 8:21 pm

Update?:wink2:

DC_T · Post by **DC_T** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 1:12 am

SikofFalln;174061 wrote:Update?:wink2:

fixed it, the toilet flushes great now

but for car updates, i didn't get a chance to get much done w/ the car since i had random house crap i had to fix (attic fan, dripping faucet..blah blah), but i did get some more parts in this week. just waiting to pick up some integra lcas and i need 2 new lower ball joints pressed in up front. anyways, heres what i got this week:

replacement ball joints for my skunk 2 upper control arms

rod bolts

stainless steel brake lines w/ a black rubber coating

front and rear pads

new shocks

all new bushings

all pictures now taken with an out-of-my-league-way-too-nice-for-my-crappy-picture-taking-skills camera, that my wife went all out on when i asked for a camera for my bday, god love her :wink2:

i'm hoping to drop the pistons and rods off along w/ the front spindles to the machine shop monday to get the ball joints press in and pistons put on the rods. brake swap should be done very soon along w/ the suspension upgrades, then i'm going to tear into the motor. thanks for looking!

JustRob · Post by **JustRob** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 5:42 am

F getting ball joints pressed in. I've replaced ball joints in a parking lot. They're not difficult at all.

99BlackHatch · Post by **99BlackHatch** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 4:17 pm

Looks good Sir. It has come leaps and bounds from the last time I saw it.