esmith13 - Philadelphia, PA

[esmith13]

OK, here's my ride... (Pics AND Video's Below)

Cybernation Stage I Turbo @ 9psi
ACT Stage II Clutch (RSX-S)
Honda OEM RSX-S Flywheel
Integra Type-R (DC5R) Limited Slip Differential
Autometer Guage Cups for Boost & A/F Guages
Greddy Turbo Timer
Thermal R&D Stealth 2.5" Cat-Back Exhaust
Nuespeed Short Shift Kit
Neuspeed Front Upper Strut Tower Bar (Polished)
Rear Upper Strut Bar (eBay)
Eibach Sportline Springs (1.4"f/1.5"r)
95 Civic Del Sol 14" alloys w/ Falken Azenis in 195/60/R14
Energy Suspension Motor Mounts
Knock Off CTR Shift Knob
JDM '02 CTR Shift Boot
APC Retro 3D Tails in Black
APC Clear Diamond Bumper Lenses (all 4)
Sony CDX-MP70 Head Unit (Metra Dash Kit)
"Powered By Honda" Shoulder Pads
Levoc Steel Petal Covers
Chrome "Honda" License Plate Frame
Custom Dragon Decals in Purple / Grey
RacerX, ephatch and ClubSi decals
Debadged iVTEC Decals
HyperWhite Lights EVERYWHERE there used to be white or amber ones
Red "H" Decal on Steering Wheel
Vinyl Eyelids (courtesy of speedgraphics.net)
A 12" PPI Sub in a custom Stealth Enclusure (Spare Tire Mod)
800w Kenwood 2-ch Amp


ATCO RACEWAY Timeslip (I'm 4741):
http://65.168.247.56/ephatch/slips/13.511_slip.jpg


Dyno Tunning for my ride is complete!
Results:
Max HP: 266.8 :eek:
Max TQ: 215.4 :eek:
Needless to say, i am VERY pleased!! :D :D :D :cool:

Dyno Chart has been scanned and posted below for your pleasure.
Click Here (http://65.168.247.56/ephatch/dyno/DynoChart(1-17-04)small.jpg)

Best Current Pic (7-13-03)
http://65.168.247.56/ephatch/CurrentPics/LowClearance640x480.jpg

The Dashboard & Guages (old Pic, I got Autometer Guage cups now)
http://65.168.247.56/ephatch/turbo/dash-guages.jpg

The Intercooler ( Excuse the leaf ;) )
http://65.168.247.56/ephatch/turbo/ic.jpg

Under the hood
http://65.168.247.56/ephatch/turbo/underhood.jpg

My baby's ass ;)
http://65.168.247.56/ephatch/turbo/1fastsi.jpg

Hope you like the pics :D

Oh, and here's a link to my first video turbo'd. It's a 20mph-140mph run (video is of speedometer). Thanks to BlacknRedSi for filmin it while I drive like a lunitic... ;)
Get It Here (http://65.168.247.56/ephatch/videos/20-140_divx.avi)

This video shows my car nose to nose with BlacknRedSi's EP doing 80mph steady -- then pulling ahead abit (maybe till about 110-120mph) while still in 5th gear -- down shifting is a thing of the past for me... ;)
http://65.168.247.56/ephatch/videos/80mph5thgearpull.avi

You NEED divx 5.1 to watch the videos... (http://www.divx.com/)

Eric

[TezGari]

WHOA! Sweet ride....Engine/wheels wise.

Well not really, what killed it APC lights.....HAHAHAHA...
THe sticker is kinda odd....HAHAHAH

Its not bad tho nice ride...

APC hahahaha

[ULTRAMANIA]

looks like a car that could be in the fast and the furious.. i'm not digging it.. sorry man..:(

[chet]

I like the wheels, and honestly the decal would be okay if it were a dark red maybe. I have the 3'd tails too, I think they are okay, but the more I look at mine, the more I want to change back. But, its clean and the clear corners look good.

Nice job

[Si02]

I think it looks good, but the tail lights I don't care for.

[SHAKEnBAKE]

The graphic is nice, the color blue actually blend quite well.
I don't like the taillights though:(
Keep up the good work:)

[esmith13]

actually, it's Purple and Grey, color is off in picture a little...

[IceD out N CALI]

i dont dig those rear lights or graphics, but other than that, look'n good:)

[limp_noodle]

honestly your car is nice, just put your regular tail lights back on though. But its your car...so wat ever floats your boat:D

[BlackNRedSi]

I think erics whole setup is dope, the tail lights are pimp!!!

5 points eric!!!!

[AznPower]

dragon decal is different, mad ups for pulling it off. lights gots to go though, just my 2 cents though.......

[JoshSI]

Originally posted by IceD out N CALI
i dont dig those rear lights or graphics, but other than that, look'n good:)

agreed

[BlackNRedSi]

i dont dig those rear lights or graphics, but other than that, look'n good
__________________________________________________ __

Disagree....I love the lights, graphics are bad ace when you see in person, trust me, i did! and everything else he did to his EP is bad ace!


Eric

[ADAMnQuickCIVIC]

Your graphics are quite unique.

[padelong si]

Esmith13,
You car is tight!
Very original. I can honestly say you have a one of the kind ride.
Love the drop too! Did you have to roll the rear fenders?:)

[esmith13]

No, I did not have to roll them, but I use 205/40R17 tires. I believe if I switched to 205/45R17 I would have to roll them.

Thanks for the compliment too.

Eric.

[TightEP3]

Yikes! IMO, that car looks like poo-poo and i'm wondering if it was in FnF 2.....looks very tacky, especcially those tailights and graphics....looks like u work at one of those little rice car part booths in the mall......but hey, if u like it, so be it!

[justifiedSi]

Car looks great.. keep up the good work! :p

[BlackNRedSi]

TightEP3

first off if you dont have something nice to say, dont say it...second, it looks anything BUT tacky....the tail lights are pimp, if its not your cup of tea thats one thing, but dont knock someones ride cause you think it looks like 'poo poo'

[TightEP3]

Originally posted by BlackNRedSi
TightEP3

first off if you dont have something nice to say, dont say it...second, it looks anything BUT tacky....the tail lights are pimp, if its not your cup of tea thats one thing, but dont knock someones ride cause you think it looks like 'poo poo'

dood, its just an opinion...thats why i said, "if you like it, so be it".....the reason why he posted his ride was becuase he wanted to show it and get people's thoughts on it....and what i said was just my thoughts.

[esmith13]

Dudes,

It's all good. I respect everyones opinion. If he dosen't like it, Eric, it's no big deal. Quite frankly, I posted it because I'm proud of it, not because I want anyone else to be proud of it for me...

I apprecieate that you got my back and all, and that you apparently love the look of my ride, but really, if he can be wrong for hating it, you can be wrong for loving it... That's why "to each their own" is the only right answer.

I paid for it. I like it. I feel it was money well spent. If nothing else, knowing everyone dislikes it guarantees my uniqueness.

I get the same flak about my affection for Apple Computers.

Let's just say I "Think Different"

Eric.

[TightEP3]

Originally posted by esmith13
Dudes,

It's all good. I respect everyones opinion. If he dosen't like it, Eric, it's no big deal. Quite frankly, I posted it because I'm proud of it, not because I want anyone else to be proud of it for me...

I apprecieate that you got my back and all, and that you apparently love the look of my ride, but really, if he can be wrong for hating it, you can be wrong for loving it... That's why "to each their own" is the only right answer.

I paid for it. I like it. I feel it was money well spent. If nothing else, knowing everyone dislikes it guarantees my uniqueness.

I get the same flak about my affection for Apple Computers.

Let's just say I "Think Different"

Eric.

dood, good post......=)

[Laz's EP]

Car looks good.Please loose the tail lights.

[esmith13]

Why thanks!
:D

Eric

[Laz's EP]

I got to give it to you; your being original.
:D

[BlackNRedSi]

hey its all good...

i respect peoples opnion tight, you could have just said it nicer instead of saying it looks like 'poo poo' just say somethng like 'i dont like the way it looks'....

some people get offended real easily....esmith13 doesnt, but some do....thats all, not trying to start anything, 98.9% of people on this site are COOL AS SHYTE, so are you TIGHT!...

but tight i do respect your opnion, because this IS a messege board, thats the whole point of it right! :)

Eric

[BlackNRedSi]

I get the same flak about my affection for Apple Computers.
_______________________________________________

Yes you are goingt o get ALOT of FLAK about APPLE COMPUTERS from me buuuuudy! Youse lucky i didnt put a baseball bat though yours the other day when i saw you on it! :)

JK Apples are good, I like the green ones better than the red ones!:)

Eric

[TightEP3]

Originally posted by BlackNRedSi
hey its all good...

i respect peoples opnion tight, you could have just said it nicer instead of saying it looks like 'poo poo' just say somethng like 'i dont like the way it looks'....

some people get offended real easily....esmith13 doesnt, but some do....thats all, not trying to start anything, 98.9% of people on this site are COOL AS SHYTE, so are you TIGHT!...

but tight i do respect your opnion, because this IS a messege board, thats the whole point of it right! :)

Eric


eric, cool deal bro....stay up! =)

[BlackNRedSi]

AHHHHHH! Got my daily dose of drooling over Erics SWEET EP!!!


Eric.II

[LordKoo]

dude,
where did you get that customize stickers of dragons???

[esmith13]

The basic design was provided by the place they were done at. I modified the image slightly, set the demensions and did the two tone layering myself in photoshop and sent it back to them...

site is: http://www.speedgraphics.net/

check them out!!!!

Oh, I had a pro window tinter do the install tho, the grey and the purple are both complete dragons in two different sizes and are layered over each other...

Eric.

[BlackNRedSi]

i made them for him....

you like?!

[esmith13]

quiet eric!!

*stuffs dirty shirt in eric's mouth*


...seriously, goto www.speedgraphics.net

Eric

[BlackNRedSi]

MUHHAAAAAA!!!!

[esmith13]

If anyone goes to speedgraphics to look around, please use my affiliate link!!!

http://www.speedgraphics.net/cgi-bin/a/c.cgi?id=esmith13

I get credit on future purchaces.

Thanks,

Eric

[SinisterCivicSi]

hey man your car is nice.....i like the dragon decal....but i dont think i would be able to pull it off....you chose good colors for your ride,its smooth. i personally dont care for the tails, but like you said, you like and thats all that matters. do yo thang!

you have the exact wheel set up as mine, and i have the race springs, just not on the car yet (see me at "queen of wheel gaps"lol) and seeing your car gives me the exact idea of how schweet mine is going to look when she is dropped. thanks and you go head w/ yo bad ep!
:*

[esmith13]

Thanks for the words. Your car is sweet too, but the springs WILL help the look alot... I had mine professionally installed, it was the ONE thing I was worried to do on my own. I'm going to warn you now tho -- start practicing the pot hole dodging... The slightest crack or pit in the street feels like a 6 in. deep pot hole. I don't think I've actually bottomed out yet, but these shocks gotta go, at 60+ MPH, the creases in the street make the car bounce up and down like their aren't even shocks installed!!!

Of course, it was all worth it the day I took a 20 MPH on ramp with a tight left turn at 85 MPH!!! The tires squealed a bit, but the car didn't even lean!! It just whipped around the turn like it was a slot car!!!!!!

Eric

[StrangeShadow]

not my style, but good job with the clean work, keep it up.

[SinisterCivicSi]

as for the pothole dodging....i do that already, 17's can bend pretty easy....and those tires are too dam expensive to be replacin over a dam pothole! lol

i dont have the tools to do the springs myself, if i did, i definatly would. AND right now i dont have $150 to have them professionally installed, sooooooo my neighbor that is very mechanically inclined (the neighborhood mechanic) is going to do them for free...cant beat that.

UNLESS anyone on here would like to help a poor stranded girl out?? hee hee ;)

[esmith13]

Would help, if I knew how...

A day trip to Maryland is something I have not done in a year or two....

E.

[SinisterCivicSi]

lol yea....i think they come with instructions...but like i said......that would be hard without the right tools, and my nails are way to long, gotta keep em pretty for right now, going to tampa next week for work.....cant be around a bunch of dentists with funky fingers, they would look at my boss and be like "EWWWWWWWW"

[esmith13]

Here's my best time slip from my first trip to the track ever!!

Performance mods were AEM CAI, Thermal Stealth Cat-Back, wheels & tires, and a short shifter if that counts...

I'm 4741 (Rt. Lane), the other is a Kid in a 2003 Nissan Sentra Spec-V (stock).

[02SilverSiHB]

Originally posted by esmith13
Here's my best time slip from my first trip to the track ever!!

Performance mods were AEM CAI, Thermal Stealth Cat-Back, wheels & tires, and a short shifter if that counts...

I'm 4741 (Rt. Lane), the other is a Kid in a 2003 Nissan Sentra Spec-V (stock).
damn, your like the second person to throw me off on using bigger rims and still getting decent times. I know those exel rims aren't light either. What tires do you have there?

[esmith13]

Tires are Hankook Ventus 205/40R17.

Mounted wheel & tire were 2lbs lighter than stock wheel&tire. I weighed them before I put them on and then weighed the stock one after I took it off....

E.

[l33t]

that looks like an incubus tour car

[02SilverSiHB]

Originally posted by esmith13
Tires are Hankook Ventus 205/40R17.

Mounted wheel & tire were 2lbs lighter than stock wheel&tire. I weighed them before I put them on and then weighed the stock one after I took it off....

E.
damn, that's good, must be because the tires aren't as big, tires can weigh a lot sometimes.

[esmith13]

Just updating my post...

Any1 know why pictures at begining got removed???

Best Current Pic (7-13-03)
http://65.168.247.56/ephatch/LowClearance640x480.jpg

[esmith13]

More Pics from same day....

http://65.168.247.56/ephatch/CurrentPics/1.jpg

http://65.168.247.56/ephatch/CurrentPics/2.jpg

http://65.168.247.56/ephatch/CurrentPics/3.jpg

http://65.168.247.56/ephatch/CurrentPics/4.jpg

http://65.168.247.56/ephatch/CurrentPics/5.jpg

http://65.168.247.56/ephatch/CurrentPics/6.jpg

http://65.168.247.56/ephatch/CurrentPics/7.jpg

[esmith13]

Oh, one more.....

One of XLR8B4U's friends that came with us on this drive suggested this small photoshop edit....

Fitting -- don't you think???

http://65.168.247.56/ephatch/CurrentPics/editedclearance.jpg


Eric.

[BlackNRedSi]

Eric! Its time that you start sending pictures of your car to magazine compaines! Your car is such a eye catcher!



Shes hott as always!

Keep up the good work!

E.II

[02SilverSiHB]

http://65.168.247.56/ephatch/CurrentPics/6.jpg
:rolleyes:
I'll be honest...or maybe I won't... :confused:

[esmith13]

Originally posted by 02SilverSiHB
:rolleyes:
I'll be honest...or maybe I won't... :confused: [/B]

What exactly is that supposed to mean??
If you want to insult me, fine, but at least you could make it clear that your doing so......

Eric

[BlackNRedSi]

Originally posted by 02SilverSiHB
http://65.168.247.56/ephatch/CurrentPics/6.jpg
:rolleyes:
I'll be honest...or maybe I won't... :confused:


UHHHHHH? Either be honest or dont, No idea what you meant by what you were saying 02SilverSiHB

[02SilverSiHB]

I can't see why anyone in their right mind would want to put a big ass dragon on the side of it. I don't like it...just my .02

[BlackNRedSi]

I can't see why anyone in their right mind would want to put a black kit on a silver car. I don't like it...just MY.02 :)

[02SilverSiHB]

Originally posted by BlackNRedSi
I can't see why anyone in their right mind would want to put a black kit on a silver car. I don't like it...just MY.02 :)
well, I'm .02 richer :) only 799.82 to go for a paint job...and it's carbon fiber by the way.

[SinisterCivicSi]

personally, i think the dragon is tight. it looks good on the car....thank god he dindt put some god awful red on on there. it looks nice. thats whats called personal preference....lets not step on each others toes ok? :)

[BlackNRedSi]

Originally posted by 02SilverSiHB

well, I'm .02 richer :) only 799.82 to go for a paint job...and it's carbon fiber by the way.

HAHA 02SilverSiHB, you always crack me up!

I was just messin around, i think its good we all have different styles of what we like and dont like...its good that you take things lightly too...too many people on the net that take things WAY too seriously...

And BYe the way, i do like your kit the way it is! :) :) :)

Its better than mine....

Wait i dont have one thats right! :)

[02SilverSiHB]

Originally posted by BlackNRedSi


HAHA 02SilverSiHB, you always crack me up!

I was just messin around, i think its good we all have different styles of what we like and dont like...its good that you take things lightly too...too many people on the net that take things WAY too seriously...

And BYe the way, i do like your kit the way it is! :) :) :)

Its better than mine....

Wait i dont have one thats right! :)
ah it's all good. I gotta take criticism lightly, I'm askin for it when I put the pics up any way :)

[esmith13]

Originally posted by 02SilverSiHB

ah it's all good. I gotta take criticism lightly, I'm askin for it when I put the pics up any way

You and me both... ;)


Eric

[oogy-boogy]

Lookin good E....I like the decal. Definitely original....

[BlackNRedSi]

Originally posted by oogy-boogy
Lookin good E....I like the decal. Definitely original....

Shut your trap Oogy-JaboOgy! :)

[KingGreg86]

tail lights are []D [] []V[] []D [] []\[]

[surfsi]

Eric I think you should post your pic w/old tail lights, I think it'll smooth the lines! I just ordered the mugen style CF. wing and one day when I don't spend money on my car I'll buy a digital camera and post pics. By the way Eric you should tink about a boost controler seeing how I'm starting to spike!!! I'll pm. you about the details!

[Speck]

NO matter what peeps say about the Dragon.... I think it's great. Also, I agree with E2, get some pro pics and send em to mags. ALSO... I could still whip your ass blindfolded ;-)

-=speck=-

[esmith13]

You could whip MY ass?? Why don't you bring your agin' butt down here to Philly and prove it! ;)

Old Bastard :D


Eric

[esmith13]

Originally posted by surfsi
Eric I think you should post your pic w/old tail lights, I think it'll smooth the lines! I just ordered the mugen style CF. wing and one day when I don't spend money on my car I'll buy a digital camera and post pics. By the way Eric you should tink about a boost controler seeing how I'm starting to spike!!! I'll pm. you about the details!

If you ever make yourself known around here I could take those pics for you!! (hint, hint)

Eric :angel:

[EPBlue]

;) ;) To each his own...i guess :yellm: This is probaly the reason i got sick of the Import scene....If it makes u happy.:yellm:

[esmith13]

New mods and pics are updated in the FIRST post...

Enjoy ;)

Eric

[oogy-boogy]

Nice pics E!

You'll have another mod to add to this after Friday :D ;)

[Donegan]

Black...:D

[BlackNRedSi]

Originally posted by Donegan
Black...:D

Your very observant, and vague @ the same time!

[Zero Three Si]

You know what....everybody is on the bandwagon saying "oh your tail lights got to go..."

Hey you guys....get some FUCKING character!!! Honestly if those lights were made by Neuspeed or JDM....these guys would be all over your nuts just like they were all over Type X's nuts.

Your car looks good man...I wouldn't sweat all these fags. Besides...they just don't like your tail lights because that's all they will ever see of your car....hahahahahahaha

[XLR8B4U]

Eric.. its really coming together! Your vision is here.. AWESOME...
You have better get your shit fixed for the track on Sat.. I want to see it run!

Can't wait to see it in person and drive it if you let me..

PS.. what will it take to have you come up and help me take my car apart next month?

Craig

[Donegan]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by BlackNRedSi
[B]Your very observant, and vague @ the same time!

[esmith13]

Originally posted by Zero Three Si
You know what....everybody is on the bandwagon saying "oh your tail lights got to go..."

Hey you guys....get some FUCKING character!!! Honestly if those lights were made by Neuspeed or JDM....these guys would be all over your nuts just like they were all over Type X's nuts.

Your car looks good man...I wouldn't sweat all these fags. Besides...they just don't like your tail lights because that's all they will ever see of your car....hahahahahahaha

Damn, dude... CHILL...

I apprecieate you comin to my defense -- but take a DEEP BREATH

I don't sweat these fools. Every one is different and everyone likes what they like - simple as that. I only post this stuff so I can get a feel for how many others are "similar" in taste to me.

... Hell, if NOONE liked my car than i would be happy to know i drive the MOST UNIQUE ep in the WORLD.

haha ;)

Thanks for watchin my back tho ;)

Eric

[esmith13]

Originally posted by XLR8B4U
Eric.. its really coming together! Your vision is here.. AWESOME...
You have better get your shit fixed for the track on Sat.. I want to see it run!

Can't wait to see it in person and drive it if you let me..

PS.. what will it take to have you come up and help me take my car apart next month?

Craig

Thanks dude. My baby's all fixed up now. She WILL run tomorrow ;)

Oh, and you know I'm always here for ya - I'll bring the scalpel ;)

Just give me a little notice for when you want to operate...

BTW - I hope you bring the Z and consider runnin it... I LOVE THAT CAR :)

Eric

[02SilverSiHB]

Originally posted by Zero Three Si
Hey you guys....get some FUCKING character!!! Honestly if those lights were made by Neuspeed or JDM....these guys would be all over your nuts just like they were all over Type X's nuts.

ummmm...nah, still wouldn't buy em :)

[CarSiLoveP]

You say that you ran a 15.7
Was that with the turbo kit in or not?
Just seems a little slow for a turbo with 9 lbs of boost.

[esmith13]

First post was updated...

Sorry I had only submitted my new 1/4mi time to the 1/4mi thread. I have now assed it to the first post. The 15.7 was my best time with just a aem cai and my cat-back.

Eric

[CarSiLoveP]

Good time...
you should be able to get the 60 ft and 330 times down lower though...
what tires and wheels were you racing on that time?

[peenaySI]

i think it's a unique EP ... clean and well-originated ... nice one!:)

[esmith13]

Originally posted by CarSiLoveP
Good time...
you should be able to get the 60 ft and 330 times down lower though...
what tires and wheels were you racing on that time?

Yeah I had a MAJOR wheel/tire problem.

I have Exel GT-7's wrapped in Hankook Ventus HR-II's (205/40/17)

The wheel/tire combo is 2lbs lighter than stock, but the tires are bald and are shitty grip to begin with. They were the biggest mistake I've made on this car so far. Their also bald and need replacing. They havn't been replaced yet because of problems #2 and #3.

Problem #2 is, there 205/40's. I got a flat once and i was still able to drive 60mph and they acted like run-flats. Their soo small of a side wall and WAY too stiff.

Which brings me to problem #3. With the neuspeed race springs I can't fit a 205/45 or a 215/45 tire on the car!!! i have already bought Eibach Sportslines to raise the car and get a good progressive spring rate which should help with launches and let me get some 215/45's or even 225/45's in there.

I'm also currently dealing with an undersized tire compared to stock, so I'm loosing so speed there. 205/40's daimeter is like 3/4" smaller than a stock tire. I'm hoping for some 225/45's so I'm about 1" bigger than stock. With the turbo wheel oversizing and rim weight are not nearly as bad of a problem... Once the turbo spools it'll fly take off like a bat outta hell regardless....

I'm lookin at Yokahama AVS ES 100's in 215/45 for daily driven stuff and maybe 2 14" or 15" steelies with anzeins or if i hit the lottery some drag radials for track days.

Guess we'll see in the spring ;)

Eric

[esmith13]

Originally posted by peenaySI
i think it's a unique EP ... clean and well-originated ... nice one!:)

Thank you! It's nice to get a compliment once in a while ;)

Eric

[esmith13]

Dyno Tune results and chart added in the first post now :)

Eric

[k20hatch]

Originally posted by peenaySI
i think it's a unique EP ... clean and well-originated ... nice one!:)

It is unique! Dont worry what anyone says...its how you like it and you want it!! I respect that!! Good work...

[r3p00c]

hey, i recognize those first pictures... ;)

i still need to take a ride in that beast, eric... somewhere where a mall security guard isn't going to come in and regulate :) can't wait to see 1/4 mi. times with some new 215/45's on there, and hope to see you and your car at our next northeast meet.

[esmith13]

Originally posted by k20hatch
It is unique! Dont worry what anyone says...its how you like it and you want it!! I respect that!! Good work...

Thanks, man!



Originally posted by r3p00c
hey, i recognize those first pictures... ;)

i still need to take a ride in that beast, eric... somewhere where a mall security guard isn't going to come in and regulate :) can't wait to see 1/4 mi. times with some new 215/45's on there, and hope to see you and your car at our next northeast meet.

Anytime, man - anytime. Keep me posted on the next meet date - i plan to be there if it's not too far away....

Eric

[pLopSI]

Those vids were awesome, especially the 2nd one where u just pulled away in 5th gear. I have to admit... I used to be into the whole euro tails craze. Hey... weren't we all into them at one point? I had the apc cf style altezzas on my 94 accord ex. N' i also hafta say that those tails didn't look too bad at all, especially in that 2nd video. Were those the neuspeeds or sportlines in the video? I really like the ride height of ur car. Unfortunatley, it's suicide if I drop it that much in massachusetts.

Oh btw... i also got excels (m-5's though) wrapped w/ kuhmos on my car rite now. Yea... they do kinda suck... that's why I'm tryin to sell them n' save up for something else.

Anyways, great job on ur car. Very unique mods... it's not like there's some guidebook where it lays out the DOs and DO NOTs of modifying ur car. It's all about personal preference/taste.

[esmith13]

Thanks dude!!!

I like the tails myself, but I want to get them painted body color... The flat black isn't bad, but i want them painted as well as the base plastic on the side view mirrors...

As far as the springs, the video was with the neuspeeds. Drop was AWSOME. Handeling was AWSOME. Bump steer was bad but tolerable - however the frequent bottoming out wrecked my bumpstops and bent a tie rod end a tad - so they had to go. Streets were just too harsh and pot hole ridden here....

Hoping to add a video of my dyno if SinisterCivicSi can get the mini vids off of her digi cam for me... I have to email her about those ;)

Eric

[ep3hatchattack]

Def one of a kind......... im so jealous of turbo eps i just have to do these short posts so i forget about it....... :( bye, dave

[mancalvo]

Nice setup Dude!

But have thought about emission testing? Will your vehicle pass the sniff-test? I am curious since I like to put a kit on and I also live in PA!
:(

[esmith13]

Nope, won't pass worth a lick... ;)


But there's always ways around that. :D



Eric

[surfsi2]

You should see if you can hook up with a mechanic for your EM test, that's what I'm doing!

[BoostedLS]

Sup fellaz! I'm new to the forum but long time member of other forums. I wanted to say that Eric's car is pretty quick out their on "Holstien" and the streets of philly. Hauls ass but the cars weight is holding it back from pulling on most of them dam eg's and crx's out their.

btw Eric, I'm the guy who raced you in the black teg side by side. 1st run I mis shift, ring any bells? We definately have to run again on 84th st or the back of 84th st. Down to race for some money or gas?

What did you dyno on a dyno jet, dynopack, or mustang dyno?

[esmith13]

Ahhhh yeah i remember you!!!

Thanks for the props.The car is a lead turd compared to the older hatchies that's for sure.

Dyno Machine was a DynoJet 248c.

As for racing for money - it goes against my principals. I do the whole modding thing for fun and I reap the rewards only for fun.

Sorry if that's a let down but it's the way i am.

Oh, and your car is hott as shit too, BTW! ;)

I didn't know you were from So. Philly too! maybe you'd be up to attend some of our drives, track days and DIY days ;)

Eric

[BoostedLS]

It's all good with the "racing for money BS", it just makes it more intense and the feeling you get when you line up. You know what I mean, the "Adrenaline Rush".

Thanks,but my car is alright and not that impressive to most cars I've seen.

Your limited to 11psi correct, cause of the stock map sensor?
Thought about this for the future?

http://hondata.com/kprorelease.html

[esmith13]

i'm limited to 12psi and only because i would need internals to go further. if i change pistons and rods i can crank it up to 22psi. If i also do a sleeve and block guard i can run 35psi.

Nothing else needs changing...

Eric

[BoostedLS]

with a very conservative tune and timing, stock internals and sleeves can handle 300-350whp with ease.

Join http://www.boosted-hybrid.com to gain and share technical info.

btw where did you get dynoed at?

[esmith13]

New German Performance in Aberdeen, MD

Eric

[BoostedLS]

http://xoticmotorsports.com/

Right by Westchester off of rt1 for only $75hr. We will be heading back on the 15th hopefully I'll get my 3" exhaust by then.

[esmith13]

couldn't find a single post about k-series motors on that site. Oh, and ain't no way i'm runnin more boost stock. i have the engine spec and tolerances and the block won't handle more boost - regardless of tuning...

Besides, i found a way to get a fair bit above 300WHP and stay at 10psi...

Eric

[plpong893]

Originally posted by BoostedLS
Sup fellaz! I'm new to the forum but long time member of other forums. I wanted to say that Eric's car is pretty quick out their on "Holstien" and the streets of philly. Hauls ass but the cars weight is holding it back from pulling on most of them dam eg's and crx's out their.

btw Eric, I'm the guy who raced you in the black teg side by side. 1st run I mis shift, ring any bells? We definately have to run again on 84th st or the back of 84th st. Down to race for some money or gas?

What did you dyno on a dyno jet, dynopack, or mustang dyno?

i seen eric this weekend in philly... i dont race much cause i loose to b16s too much... but eric makes up for my loosing by smoking mustangs and what not..

boost by august for me i hope

[Smforward012]

what did u get on ur top speed???

[esmith13]

top speed?? the car's top speed is 142mph no matter how fast or slow you get there - unless you do something to change the gearing in the tranny...

Eric

[esmith13]

Mods list updated to include new ACT Stage II clutch (RSX-S), Flywheel, and DC5R LSD.

Eric

[tony speed]

hey eric, what are you planning on doing when you have to get emissions checked?

[esmith13]

Already did once in March... Let's just say it cost me $20 more than it did in 2003. ;)

Eric

[tony speed]

Originally posted by esmith13
Already did once in March... Let's just say it cost me $20 more than it did in 2003. ;)

Eric understood