02TafWhtSi - Woodbridge, NJ

[02TafWhtSi]

UPDATED PICS ON PAGES 3 & 4

Here's my list :) :
Mugen Sports Suspension (-1.4")
205/55/15 Yokohama Avids on OEM wheels
215/45/17 Yokohama Avids on 17X7" Silver Konig Heliums
Civic Type R replica wing (Renovaauto@yahoo.com)
HKS Hi-Power cat-back exhaust
Injen blue short ram intake w/ heat shield
20% tint (all except windshield)
Pioneer DEH-3400 (200 watt) head unit w/ Metra dash kit
Sylvania Silverstars
Honda OEM red bumper lenses for the front bumper
Red "H" for steering wheel
Jujeracing leather shift boot

And coming soon...

Full body kit (haven't decided which one)
Hondata

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid73/p45aa0c567d0209dc60ac06f63cde979e/fb6dc526.jpg

[FACTION95Si]

I like the drop! Good work

[Suk02Si]

looks good!

[golferjn]

nice car

[silver ep]

Drop looks great!

[blackyEP3]

I saw your car on one of your post a while back and I've been dying to get another look at those springs!!! I like the fact that they aren't too "slammed" because I am in Toronto and our roads are pretty sh*t. How low is the drop? Is the ride good? You going to get a camber kit or you don't need it? LOVE your CAR!!! Can't wait to see it with rims! Good job!!!

[IceD out N CALI]

nice ride

[Makross]

clean ride man keep it up:cool:

[JaYdEeEm]

wait you changed the tires on that??? By the way do you work at sherwin williams off talmadge???

[02TafWhtSi]

Originally posted by blackyEP3
I saw your car on one of your post a while back and I've been dying to get another look at those springs!!! I like the fact that they aren't too "slammed" because I am in Toronto and our roads are pretty sh*t. How low is the drop? Is the ride good? You going to get a camber kit or you don't need it? LOVE your CAR!!! Can't wait to see it with rims! Good job!!!

The drop is perfect - especially if you plan on keeping the original shocks. The ride is a touch stiffer but by no means harsh - just right:) . With the Pro-Kit you def. don't need a camber kit - I was in spec for all aspects of the allignment including camber degree so there isn't a problem.

*Update - 17" Heliums and Yokohamas will be here for this weekend so pics are coming shortly :p

[02TafWhtSi]

Originally posted by JaYdEeEm
wait you changed the tires on that??? By the way do you work at sherwin williams off talmadge???

Yes - the OEM 15" wheels are wrapped with Yokohama Avid's sized 205/55/15 right now - I love em' so much I'm getiing them for the 17" Heliums too ;)

And yes I work at Sherwin-Williams on Talmadge Rd - stop by some time and we'll chat :)

[02SilverSiHB]

clean! :)

[JaYdEeEm]

oh nice...yeah i always see your car there...what do you do there?

[02TafWhtSi]

17" Konig heliums are here and installed but I'm not impressed:'( First, over 60 mph the steering wheel vibrates like crazy and becomes very loose and indirect. Second, under WOT the car veers either to the left or right and does the same under hard braking. Third, the ride isn't bad but man does the car have A LOT more body roll now compared to the 15's - feels like a freakin SUV :eek: I'm so disappointed I want to cry :'(

*UPDATE* - All of these problems are resolved thanks to McGard SplineDrive lug nuts. Turns out I'm a dumbass and thought the OEM lugs would be fine with the new wheels - the seat shapes are totally different :o

[CleanBlackSi02]

That wheel/tire/drop combination looks much better than I thought it would. Props.

[golferjn]

looks nice

[02TafWhtSi]

Thanks for the compliments guys. Well, I thought about the problems I mentioned earlier and decided to switch the rear wheels with the fronts and...WALLA!!! No more vibration in the steering wheel and it feels just as tight as stock. I assume one of the wheels wasn't balanced perfectly and was giving some feedback through the steering. So since the problem child is riding in the rear there's no more steering hassles. I'm so relieved that I don't have to sell these babies - they make the car look alot better IMO and the weight is even lighter than the stock 15's so acceleration isn't hampered. ;)

[02SilverSiHB]

Originally posted by 02TafWhtSi
Thanks for the compliments guys. Well, I thought about the problems I mentioned earlier and decided to switch the rear wheels with the fronts and...WALLA!!! No more vibration in the steering wheel and it feels just as tight as stock. I assume one of the wheels wasn't balanced perfectly and was giving some feedback through the steering. So since the problem child is riding in the rear there's no more steering hassles. I'm so relieved that I don't have to sell these babies - they make the car look alot better IMO and the weight is even lighter than the stock 15's so acceleration isn't hampered. ;)
I'm sooo glad to hear you don't have anymore problems. The rims look excellant...makes me wish I had waited :D how much do they weigh? 16lbs? can't remember.
When you get a chance you ought to take the car into a tire/wheel shop and have them check out the rear wheels.

[02TafWhtSi]

Originally posted by 02SilverSiHB

I'm sooo glad to hear you don't have anymore problems. The rims look excellant...makes me wish I had waited :D how much do they weigh? 16lbs? can't remember.
When you get a chance you ought to take the car into a tire/wheel shop and have them check out the rear wheels.

Yes - the Helium 17's are 16 lbs and the 15's are either 10 or 11 lbs. I'll definitely have the wheels re-balanced soon - probably at my Honda dealer. The funny thing is discount tire direct was offering this special wheel balancing method called "Road Matching" or something like that for an extra $10 a wheel. The salesman said it takes regular balancing a step further by making them more stable at higher speed. Well if my case is any indication I say its a buch of BS and you guys shouln't waste your $40 bones on it.:rolleyes:

[IceD out N CALI]

nice wheels, they look good on the ep

[RiceCzechs]

Ditto that comment about the wheel/tire combination looking better than expected - I think it looks great - and I'm glad you've fixed your NVH problem with them, though if it were me, I'd be having them inspected and then re-balanced to make sure they're in good shape. Has the body roll issue cleaned itself up? I'm thinking that must've been a psychological sort of issue, what with all of the other issues you had going with the wheels... (that's more of a suspension problem, generally).

Could I request a closeup of the wheels on the car - and some more shots in general? I'd like to see how the brakes look through the thin spokes like that (see if they look too small, etc.). Might have to consider them myself... ;)

Either way, looks fantastic, man... :p

[XLR8B4U]

Lookin good! Amazing what wheels can do for a car.

How much did you drop front and rear? It looks like just enough without being slammed.

Man.. everyone from the NJ meet this winter has done stuff to their cars. We are going to have to have a new meet in about 6 weeks when I get my eyelids and wheels on. Saving for tires now.

Craig

[StrangeShadow]

new wheels look great man :)
when you switched your tires on the stock wheels was there a big improvement?

[02TafWhtSi]

Originally posted by RiceCzechs
Has the body roll issue cleaned itself up? I'm thinking that must've been a psychological sort of issue, what with all of the other issues you had going with the wheels... (that's more of a suspension problem, generally).

Could I request a closeup of the wheels on the car - and some more shots in general?

Well - I guess it was just the shock of feeling something so different but I'm getting used to the handling difference day by day. Initial turn-in is a little slower but man the grip feels endless on off-ramps and other hard corners now :) So yes - to answer your question it was probably some sort of mind trick :D . All of the other issues were resolved with the front to back swap the day after I installed them :) . I'm planning on a killer photo shoot this weekend with better light - I'll be sure to get some closeups but here's an older one in the meantime (looks slanted but its just my camera angle)...

[02TafWhtSi]

Originally posted by XLR8B4U
How much did you drop front and rear? It looks like just enough without being slammed.
Craig

The prokits are a 1" drop all around. The pics don't show the tires that well but there's only about a one-finger sized fender gap (looks lower in person). They are a perfect match to clean up the car's appearance but still keep the shock's integrity.

[02TafWhtSi]

Originally posted by StrangeShadow
new wheels look great man :)
when you switched your tires on the stock wheels was there a big improvement?

Yes! The stock Michelins are good for accords and grandma civic sedans but not for our EP's!! Are you reading this Honda??!! I originally went with Potenza SO-3s but they were too aggressive for daily driving in my area (really bad roads). My next set was the Yoko Avids and they were perfect - smooth enough for daily driving but much more grip and sharper turn-in than the Michelins...plus I can still use them for the winter (classified as "High-Performance all-season"):)

[02TafWhtSi]

Here's a close up of the front and rear gaps with a better view of the tires:

[02TafWhtSi]

rear (duh)

[BlasTech]

Nice drop! Good wheels!

I think its a perfect fit!

[StrangeShadow]

ditto
beautiful man!

[silver ep]

Damn those rims are nice! The drop looks great too, clean and simple!

[Black 02 SI]

i'm from jersey too. i'd like to meet up with you sometime and check out your car. it looks great want to check out the drop and exhaust, i'm looking for suspension to buy, and yours looks great. get back to me if you wouldn't mind. my e-mail is dsb2000si@aol.com

[02TafWhtSi]

Injen short ram:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid73/p256d56004085f53cd133e6ca4f9941c7/fb6dc661.jpg

[02TafWhtSi]

Some updated pics with my new Civic Type R replica wing from Renova Auto (Renovaauto@yahoo.com):
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid73/pa1833fdbda42ecfb27c024d4e10ec056/fb6dc65c.jpg

[02TafWhtSi]

anotherhttp://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid73/p13e93b74b2961154195772bd9fd9ba90/fb6dc659.jpg

[02TafWhtSi]

mmmm...CTR replica....
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid73/pf0b9ee5249b6149713af13bdfd4585de/fb6dc656.jpg

[golferjn]

nice pics

[XLR8B4U]

LQQKS GREAT! What a difference that one item makes in the shape of our car!

3 Questions:

How much?

Is it a direct fit without shaving?

What does it use to attach?

Thanks,

Craig

[hamproof]

02TafWhtSi - did you buy the Konig Heliums from Discount Tire? Online or B&M store? How much for the rims and tires?

Your car looks nice and clean. Any mods on the inside yet?

[02TafWhtSi]

Originally posted by XLR8B4U
LQQKS GREAT! What a difference that one item makes in the shape of our car!

3 Questions:

How much?

Is it a direct fit without shaving?

What does it use to attach?

Thanks,

Craig

OK,
I bought the wing from Renova Auto (renovaauto@yahoo.com) @ the beginning of June for $160 shipped. I'm not sure if he still honors that price now but just ask George and say he was referred by Eric from ephatch. The sides of the wing do need to be shaved flat and sealed in order for it to sit flush (otherwise the mounting bumps protrude against the window) - most body shops can do this no problem. The wing attaches via the stock 4 screw mounts located behind your OEM spoiler. The type R uses two extra screw mounts located on the side of the hatch which are filled in on our Si's and SiR's (which is why you must shave the sides of the wing - no way to screw through the hatch). Hope that helps! PM with any other ?'s :)

[02TafWhtSi]

Originally posted by hamproof
02TafWhtSi - did you buy the Konig Heliums from Discount Tire? Online or B&M store? How much for the rims and tires?

Your car looks nice and clean. Any mods on the inside yet?

Thanks for the compliment. Yes, I bought the Heliums form Dicount tire online along with the Yokohama Avids. The total package was around $1200 shipped - I don't have the exact price in front of me. For me, the Heliums are great...nice style, low weight (16 lbs each), and relatively inexpensive. :)
The only interior mods: Pioneer DEH-3400 head unit w/ Metra dash kit, Jujeracing leather shift boot, and the red "H" decal for the steering wheel :)

[RyteN2Ep3]

nice ride...
love the wing.. ;)

type x better watch his back... :o

[XLR8B4U]

What shop in NJ and where did you have your wing painted and put on.. Are you happy with the work? I will drive there if you like the work they did... Just want a nice paint and install.

Craig

[02TafWhtSi]

Well I hate free advertising but here goes:
The shop who did my install for anyone interested is:

Ultimate Collision (http://www.ultimate-collision.com/)

A little pricey but a quality job. ;)

Oh and Ryte, thanks for the compliment but I don't think I'll ever be up to Type X's level - he lives on another plane of existence :D

[Type X]

Originally posted by 02TafWhtSi


Oh and Ryte, thanks for the compliment but I don't think I'll ever be up to Type X's level - he lives on another plane of existence :D



when we getting together for a SHOOT!!!!

i go back to work this tuesday

cars lookin good

hit me up

[02TafWhtSi]

Seeing as I had to re-load all my pics back up I might as well add another: This is the HKS Hi-Power cat-back exhaust (muffler visible)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid73/p0431b9471c453d50a9d2ab5e07be2112/fb6dc653.jpg

[JaYdEeEm]

damn i wish the bottom of my exhaust looked that clean

[03BlueEP3]

Can you post a pic of your exhaust from down low (just like above) but from the back instead of the side. Also one from a normal standing view from the back.
-Thanks
Mike

[02TafWhtSi]

Originally posted by 03BlueEP3
Can you post a pic of your exhaust from down low (just like above) but from the back instead of the side. Also one from a normal standing view from the back.
-Thanks
Mike

Hope this helps:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid73/p255f2f1560c74f92febf3352606dcec4/fb6dc64d.jpg

[03BlueEP3]

Yup thats perfect. I just wanted to see how much of an angle it cam out.
-Thanks

[ryanjennings]

where did you buy that exhaust at?

[02TafWhtSi]

Originally posted by ryanjennings
where did you buy that exhaust at?

From: Showstoppers USA (http://www.showstoppersusa.com)
Ask for Chuck - really nice guy to work with! :)
Oh and it was $519 shipped about 6 months ago (not sure if the $ is different now though).

[SSHA1099]

really sweet ride! i really like drop. very clean. i love that type-R wing. IMO that wing looks cleaner than any other wing!! nice exhaust system too! and a good price too:)

[aesthetics]

hey man, i think i have seen ya over at the freehold race way mall i saw ya drive up and u parked right in the front near johnny rockets was that you?

[02TafWhtSi]

Originally posted by aesthetics
hey man, i think i have seen ya over at the freehold race way mall i saw ya drive up and u parked right in the front near johnny rockets was that you?

sorry man - not me :o