CG6Lemon
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Re: HomerJay's 2001 Accord Coupe EX (56K) [UPDATED 9/29!!]
ahhhhhhhh shes back and better than ever
ahhhhhhhh shes back and better than ever
HomerJay's 2001 Accord Coupe EX (56K) [UPDATED 9/30/2018!!]
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Re: HomerJay's 2001 Accord Coupe EX (56K) [UPDATED 9/29!!]
Thanks guys! She's been doing well since the fire but haven't had any spare money for "fun stuff" since there seems to be something new every few months. A couple months ago, I replaced the valve seals and springs. This month it's the clutch...
Hopefully nothing major after the clutch/flywheel/engine mounts. Well, I have a feeling I need another catalytic converter (leaky valve seals contributed to another early failure).
I'm looking forward to getting the clutch/flywheel installed but not looking forward to the burn-in period.
Thanks guys! She's been doing well since the fire but haven't had any spare money for "fun stuff" since there seems to be something new every few months. A couple months ago, I replaced the valve seals and springs. This month it's the clutch...
Hopefully nothing major after the clutch/flywheel/engine mounts. Well, I have a feeling I need another catalytic converter (leaky valve seals contributed to another early failure).
I'm looking forward to getting the clutch/flywheel installed but not looking forward to the burn-in period.
Devil-V
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Re: HomerJay's 2001 Accord Coupe EX (56K) [UPDATED 9/29!!]
Good job on the gauges. That's a common modding job that goes wrong for many people, with expensive consequences. I'm surprised you managed to remove the needles and put them back on without any unusual needle behaviour.
Good job on the gauges. That's a common modding job that goes wrong for many people, with expensive consequences. I'm surprised you managed to remove the needles and put them back on without any unusual needle behaviour.
Re: HomerJay's 2001 Accord Coupe EX (56K) [UPDATED 9/29!!]
The temp/fuel gauge overlay needed to be replaced so my instrument panel is now two-tone. I haven't gotten around to putting it back in yet.
I managed to get the overlays under the needles without removing the needles. I had seen a few posts where people removed their needles and found plenty of horror stories.
The temp/fuel gauge overlay needed to be replaced so my instrument panel is now two-tone. I haven't gotten around to putting it back in yet.
SykVSyx
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Re: HomerJay's 2001 Accord Coupe EX (56K) [UPDATED 9/29!!]
Wow, sucks about the fire, first time I have seen a CG damaged from fire, hope that is a rare thing.
Guages look good though, nice work.
Wow, sucks about the fire, first time I have seen a CG damaged from fire, hope that is a rare thing.
Guages look good though, nice work.
Re: HomerJay's 2001 Accord Coupe EX (56K) [UPDATED 9/29!!]
It was quite a shock, that's for sure. I had just put the new wheels on that day. I noticed the fire truck during dinner and didn't think for a minute my car was on fire! Thankfully, she made it through...I had only just found this site when the fire struck. So I was only beginning to start a plan; I'm glad I am able to continue making changes. I wish I could do turbo.
SykVSyx
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Re: HomerJay's 2001 Accord Coupe EX (56K) [UPDATED 9/29!!]
Everything in time, best thing I ever did/ever suggested to me was to gather parts over time until you are ready to do another change.
Everything in time, best thing I ever did/ever suggested to me was to gather parts over time until you are ready to do another change.
Re: HomerJay's 2001 Accord Coupe EX (56K) [UPDATED 9/29!!]
I'm definitely not looking forward to the installation cost for a clutch/flywheel and three engine mounts!
Given the price of all the parts, I think I'm going to wait a couple of weeks.
I'm definitely not looking forward to the installation cost for a clutch/flywheel and three engine mounts!
Given the price of all the parts, I think I'm going to wait a couple of weeks.
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Re: HomerJay's 2001 Accord Coupe EX (56K) [UPDATED 9/29!!]
Well, I finally got around to installing the clutch and flywheel...well, almost. I hope to finish next weekend. Unfortunately, I'm doing this in a parking lot so I can't keep my car raised so I'm only working during weekends.
Transmission on my custom transmission "cradle":
Old flywheel:
New Fidanza 8# flywheel:
Centerforce clutch disc:
So pretty...it's a shame it's hidden...
Well, I finally got around to installing the clutch and flywheel...well, almost. I hope to finish next weekend. Unfortunately, I'm doing this in a parking lot so I can't keep my car raised so I'm only working during weekends.
Transmission on my custom transmission "cradle":
Old flywheel:
New Fidanza 8# flywheel:
Centerforce clutch disc:
So pretty...it's a shame it's hidden...
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Re: HomerJay's 2001 Accord Coupe EX (56K) [UPDATED 4/22!!]
Shameless bump...finally finished the clutch/flywheel...
Still having to take it easy on it...
Thankfully, I'm about halfway through the break-in period. So far, I'm loving it!...definitely recommend the upgrade to anyone with a manual. I don't know that I'd recommend the self-installation part, though.
Shameless bump...finally finished the clutch/flywheel...
Still having to take it easy on it...
Thankfully, I'm about halfway through the break-in period. So far, I'm loving it!...definitely recommend the upgrade to anyone with a manual. I don't know that I'd recommend the self-installation part, though.
