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TravisEP3
04-27-2003, 02:37 PM
Hey here is a couple pics of my car for now.

Current mods -
AEM CAI Red
Tein SS Coilover Suspension
16" Nippon Wheels wrapped in 205x45x16 Sumitomo HZR II's
Clear Corners all the way around
Sylvania Silverstars
Red Emblems in the front and back
Alpine 7897 CD Player
Alpine MRD-300 Mono Amp
Alpine Type S 10" in Alpine Enclosure
Honda Seatbelt Pads

Most current pic of my baby looking hot with her Tein SS drop and 16" rims
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid60/p909fe38cab53bbb2d9ae226f42220370/fc4302f3.jpg

Older pic of me at the strip w/o rims and suspension
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid55/p67b19ed063b5b0b30958e4e6cba7e18e/fc7fc59b.jpg

Me at strip again
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid55/p456b202c3f3963dc656670cb012e6ccf/fc7fc594.jpg

Me lining up at strip
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid55/p957492a21f3515c110f14b907333f9bf/fc7fc5a0.jpg

Me going down strip
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid55/pd003da636a1668a5650c8c067f7242b5/fc7fc59c.jpg

EPHatchgirl
04-27-2003, 02:38 PM
Hey man, looks good! When we meetin' up again???:D

2k2civicSi
04-27-2003, 02:44 PM
did i meet you at MIR one time you had 00si whels on your car?

whtep19
04-27-2003, 02:53 PM
Do you have a closeup of the rims? What size tires u running?

TravisEP3
04-27-2003, 05:02 PM
Originally posted by 2k2civicSi
did i meet you at MIR one time you had 00si whels on your car?

Heh, since I dont know what MIR is then I doubt it. Plus I've never had 00 si wheels at all. I'll try to make it to the next meet whatever that is. KIT

As for my rims and tires... Sometimes I cant really justify some really expensive items. When I got my rims I just got them on Ebay. They are similar in style/looks to the Buddy Club's. I got them fairly cheap and wrapped some decent rubber on them. I went 16" for a mix of performance and looks. I ride on some rough roads too so I chose a fairly large sidewall of 45.

The rims are 16"x7" (7" I think) and are Nippon Type C's.
Tires are Sumitomo's HZR II's 205x45x16.

Here are some closeup's

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid60/pa4b8fb0f2da897532e66ddaa89ed6ac2/fc42ac1b.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid60/p8db19c6a2623671008e25f756c010ec4/fc42ac4a.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid60/p493600a64be3bafab4bc5939bffd6e2f/fc42ac4d.jpg

TravisEP3
04-27-2003, 05:11 PM
Can anyone explain why my car looks pink?

02SilverSiHB
04-27-2003, 05:37 PM
Originally posted by TravisEP3
Can anyone explain why my car looks pink?
I guess something is wrong with your camera :)
I love the rims man. I was sooooo close to getting those in silver.

IceD out N CALI
04-27-2003, 05:48 PM
nice pics, nice ride:)

02TafWhtSi
04-27-2003, 06:41 PM
Wow those tires look really aggressive...do they ride a lot stiffer than the OEM Michelins?

TravisEP3
04-27-2003, 07:43 PM
Thanks and thanks. The tires are absolutely awesome. A lot of people go with the Falkens. These are in the same price range. The ride even with the drop is improved in so many ways but comfort is not a compromise. I'd say they are a tid bit stiffer than the stinky Michelins but they are sooo much better. The stock tires are horrible imo. These grip sooo much nicer. But no sacrifice of comfort what so ever even with the drop and tires. :D

anjapower
04-27-2003, 11:55 PM
what did you run at the strip?

TravisEP3
04-28-2003, 04:30 AM
The best I ran at the strip was a 15.277. Take note that was before my tires and suspension was put on. I did however have the clear corners which add a lot of grip plus a few hp's. I've yet to get back up there w/ the new tires but my times should improve. :D

golferjn
04-28-2003, 11:14 PM
nice car. nice pics

I SELL HONDAS
05-02-2003, 09:52 PM
Originally posted by TravisEP3
Can anyone explain why my car looks pink?

sunrise or sunset, or other background objects that were red- orange

SpeedRacer
05-02-2003, 10:03 PM
where did you get the clear corners? i didn't know they made them for our cars yet

anjapower
05-02-2003, 11:59 PM
Car looks nice:)

Did you have to modify the Tein SS to fit? And does the SS aluminum have any rust resistance?

TravisEP3
05-03-2003, 10:20 AM
Clear corners came from a guy off of Ebay. APC makes a set now too. I got mine from this guy jlicea0@yahoo.com for $75.00 shipped. This was a couple of months ago. Email him if you are interested. I bought the SS kit from a member here on ephatch. They were already modified for the EP3 so I was not required to modify. For as long as I have had them on my car I've yet to have rust. A bit dirty but no rust yet. ;)

TravisEP3
05-03-2003, 10:21 AM
Originally posted by I SELL HONDAS


sunrise or sunset, or other background objects that were red- orange

Good insight but I'm thinking it was the camera for some reason. No big deal.