Cmans 1997 GSR.

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Cman46290
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I posted a intro... but here is a little more on my ride... ive done so much maintenance its not even funny... you guys can look at my entire build thread here:

http://www.clubintegra.com/board/showthread.php?t=54395

But here are a few newer updates as of recent...

Decided to put in new cluster bulbs last weekend... and also stripped and polished the valve cover last night... heres a couple pics of the ride... and the progress~

Heres it when i got it (after a good cleaning... and installing OEM tails and throwing away the GHEY ALtezzas and wet sanding the head/tail lights...and wet sanding and re-finishing the MESHIES)... last August... i hope you guys like pics :)

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got a header
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Wheels got stolen---who the hell steals Meshies? doucher...
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Picked up some rota boost rims/tires in ROLLA.. nice guy that had a nice black civic and multiple sets of wheels to sell...(i know i got 4X4 status going on...)
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Got OBX muffler installed..
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Type R emblems front/rear
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Randon of current look..
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New spoon replica knob...
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Cluster before:
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Cluster After:
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Valve Cover before:
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During stripping:
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Sprayed down... fully stripped..
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After lots of time... sanding... and scrubbing... and polishing....
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And re-installed on the car...
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Thanks for looking... my actual build you can see WAY more detail... and all of the other little things ive done, like; Spark plugs, valve cover gasket/tube seals, Billet cam plug, fuel filter, speakers, trans fluid, EXXEDY clutch, lower control arm bushings, lower ball joints, tires, alignment, wheel bearings, lubing locks and window tracks, cleaning... ect ect ect soo much to even list... its a NEVER ending battle...But a fun one..

-Corey
1997 Acura Integra GSR

Intake
Header
OBX Exhaust
Rota Boost Wheels
ALL MAINTENANCE

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Post by sammybammy »

Sucks about the wheels man. I think I know the guy those wheels came from. I go to school in rolla, lol. Car looks good man.
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Post by Edison Carasio »

Saw this car on the way home from work one day. Lookd really good.
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Cman46290;275385 wrote:Image
those lines are there for you park in between. so when you slamming it?
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Post by thinkskater007 »

^^^ lol. Dude, Great job on the valve cover.
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modthesol;275418 wrote:those lines are there for you park in between. so when you slamming it?
haha.. was waiting on someone to comment on the parking. I actually did that on purpose... and did that EVERY day after i got my wheels stolen... luckily this van NEVER moved from this spot in my apartment parking lot for over a year... so i used to park as close as i could to it.. so if some asshole tried stealing my wheels again... it wouldnt be so easy...

As far as slamming it... im not sure... thie is my DD... and i already have to take it easy on almost any bump or dip... and my own driveway... that ive been really depating if it would be in my best interest...

I was thinking of getting some Tein S-tech or H-Tech springs with tax money maybe...

-Corey
1997 Acura Integra GSR

Intake
Header
OBX Exhaust
Rota Boost Wheels
ALL MAINTENANCE

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Post by JustRob »

If you got rid of that 4-1 header you wouldn't have such a hard time driving the car. The car looked good before the ITR badges and fake Spoon shift knob. Sucks to hear about the wheels being stolen. But it looks much better with the Rota Boosts.
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Whats wrong with ITR badges and a "fake" spoon shift knob?

You really think they make the car look bad... or are you that big of a heckler that it causes you dismay to see someone using parts that arent "REAL"? Who cares if they are knock offs... its badges and a shift knob.... i wouldnt pay more than $15.00 for either.... but yes i agree about the header... it certainly hangs a bit lower than id like.

The shift knob looks amazing...(but anything looks better than the stock knob).. as well as the badges.... considering the OEM badges were nearly falling off... and broken... i like these much better.
-Corey
1997 Acura Integra GSR

Intake
Header
OBX Exhaust
Rota Boost Wheels
ALL MAINTENANCE

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Cman46290;275542 wrote:Whats wrong with ITR badges and a "fake" spoon shift knob?

You really think they make the car look bad... or are you that big of a heckler that it causes you dismay to see someone using parts that arent MAD TYTE JDM YO? Who the hell care if they are knock offs...

The shift knob looks amazing... as well as the badges.... considering the OEM badges were nearly falling off... and broken. :assshake:

-Corey
It has nothing to do with parts being from another country. I don't understand why that subject gets brought up constantly. I really have no problem with replica products on the whole. But to label both a part and the car itself something that it clearly isn't is kind of silly. Like the shift knob. It's obviously not made by Spoon Sports not to mention it looks nothing any product they've ever made, so why is there a Spoon sticker on it? Don't build the car into something that it clearly isn't. See what I mean?

That's just my opinion. Build the car how you like and enjoy it. Just don't expect everyone to appreciate the modifications. Remember that you get what you pay for. And trust me, you'll wish you had spent a few extra bucks on the real Spoon Duracon shift knob once winter comes around and your shift knob is an ice cube.
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JustRob;275545 wrote:It has nothing to do with parts being from another country. I don't understand why that subject gets brought up constantly. I really have no problem with replica products on the whole. But to label both a part and the car itself something that it clearly isn't is kind of silly. Like the shift knob. It's obviously not made by Spoon Sports not to mention it looks nothing any product they've ever made, so why is there a Spoon sticker on it? Don't build the car into something that it clearly isn't. See what I mean?

That's just my opinion. Build the car how you like and enjoy it. Just don't expect everyone to appreciate the modifications. Remember that you get what you pay for. And trust me, you'll wish you had spent a few extra bucks on the real Spoon Duracon shift knob once winter comes around and your shift knob is an ice cube.
I appreciate your opinion. I just get so annoyed at those people who call out anyone who buys things that arent "real" or "jdm" ... because it makes SUCH A BIG DIFFERENCE.... they paid $3,757,234.00.... for all the minor little things to their car that wont get them anything when they re-sell the car... or for me..I paid $65 for NUMEROUS little eye catchers....and things that make the car my own... and seperates me from the next guy with a white integra. Ill take the latter every time~ But trust me.. if i could put all QUALITY parts on... and name brand things as simple as a shift knob on... i would. unfortunately my 2yr old rug rat sucks up my budget pretty quickly~ :)

As far as the emblems... i simply liked the red filled emblems much more than factory... and the knob itself... i was just looking for something similar in style... and it just so happened to be a spoon knock off.... which i didnt care either way what brand it was... just wanted something different than my ball... and the factory knob...

I am a family man who cant afford many things to make my car "look" cool... so i have to find things like these that IMO do a lot for the car... for a fraction of the cost. I just do what i like~ Versus whats "acceptable" or "liked" by others.

Thanks for the reply~

-Corey
1997 Acura Integra GSR

Intake
Header
OBX Exhaust
Rota Boost Wheels
ALL MAINTENANCE

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