blackhawksfan18
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where did you get that red emblem for the steering wheel?
goldenchamp's '01 EX Sedan (5MT)
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goldenchamp
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goldenchamp
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I rounded out my red badges today! The front badge is the exact same size as red badge part number 75701-S6M-Z01, which is the rear badge for the Integra DC5 Type-R. (Thanks to FNCONE for the reference to that part!)
The existing badge was a PITA to take off, and I ended up breaking it into pieces in order to get it off. The existing pins broke off in the bumper, and I just trimmed them down so they were flush. I then trimmed off the pins on the red badge, since they are in a completely different location from the holes.
I must say, it looks pretty fantastic!
It also fits better than I expected!
Clutch update. I called the mechanic that installed my CMC and CSC 18 months ago, and he told me to bring it in for him to look at. Sure enough, he felt the gradual loss in pressure. He told me he would contact his parts supplier and see if they can get an extension on the 12 month parts warranty.
The existing badge was a PITA to take off, and I ended up breaking it into pieces in order to get it off. The existing pins broke off in the bumper, and I just trimmed them down so they were flush. I then trimmed off the pins on the red badge, since they are in a completely different location from the holes.
I must say, it looks pretty fantastic!
It also fits better than I expected!
Clutch update. I called the mechanic that installed my CMC and CSC 18 months ago, and he told me to bring it in for him to look at. Sure enough, he felt the gradual loss in pressure. He told me he would contact his parts supplier and see if they can get an extension on the 12 month parts warranty.
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goldenchamp
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One other thing arrived in the mail! After test driving a 2G TL recently (man they're good looking), I really thought that the chrome door handles looked really good. I was trolling through eBay one night (bad idea) and I saw these great stick on chrome pieces, so I bought them!
What came in the mail were for the door handle and the surround, they came wrapped and pre-done with 3M tape.
I decided to only use the part for the handle.
Here's the end result, and I love the subtle look of the stainless steel rather than chrome.
What came in the mail were for the door handle and the surround, they came wrapped and pre-done with 3M tape.
I decided to only use the part for the handle.
Here's the end result, and I love the subtle look of the stainless steel rather than chrome.
RedRyder
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That actually doesn't look bad, good call on not using the handle surrounds. I would have peeled off the tape that came on it and applied some that was wider though, being exposed to the elements, washes, etc is going to kill that thin strip.
goldenchamp
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That's a good idea! I'm ordering a roll of 3M automotive tape for various things like the rear badge, so I'll at that to the list of things to do.
goldenchamp
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I was driving to the airport today and decided to stop in West Linn and snap a couple photos at Willamette Falls.
There are some truly amazing views of the river and Mount Hood from this spot. If you're ever going through Portland, take I-205 and stop here for awhile!
There are some truly amazing views of the river and Mount Hood from this spot. If you're ever going through Portland, take I-205 and stop here for awhile!
goldenchamp
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I decided to briefly move on to engine bay dressing. I started off cheap by getting a new oil cap.
I thought I was getting a geniune Mugen part, but it was a VMS Racing part instead
I went with gunmetal, and it came with a nice Mugen decal.
Here's my engine bay before...
...and after.
It's the little things in life that make me happy.
I thought I was getting a geniune Mugen part, but it was a VMS Racing part instead
I went with gunmetal, and it came with a nice Mugen decal.
Here's my engine bay before...
...and after.
It's the little things in life that make me happy.
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RedRyder
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The real Mugen caps on Ebay are like $50-$80. All the knockoffs are around $30 or so.
Any plans to get that VC powdercoated? When people do that and polish the exhaust manifold heat shield (or spray it flat black) it looks nice.
Any plans to get that VC powdercoated? When people do that and polish the exhaust manifold heat shield (or spray it flat black) it looks nice.
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goldenchamp
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I saw those, and being that I'm a poor, starving musician with college loans, I decided on this one because of the price, and the look of the Mugen label.
My plans with the VC at this point are to go with kind of an AP2 look. I want the cover to be red with the H emblem and VTEC letters in gold. It'll probably be a long way off at this point, but I still wanna do it! Here's an example of the AP2 VC.
I think I'll spray paint the heat shield black, now that I think about it. Any recommendations on a good paint to use?
