trk (taikahn) - Denver, CO

[trk]

2002 Nighthawk Black Pearl Honda Civic Si
(Last updated: July 9th, 2004)

New pictures at:
http://homepage.mac.com/tai/PhotoAlbum18.html

http://www.taikahn.com/civic/main_si_pic.jpg (http://www.coloradoep3.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=4)

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Engine Mods:
Hondata Re-Flashed ECU
Hondata Intake Manifold Gasket
Comptech Icebox Cold Air Intake
Spoon Axle-Back N1 Exhaust
DC Sports Ceramic Header
Megan Racing "Test Pipe"
2.25" Custom Bent Midpipe
ES Motor Mount Inserts
Happies Grounding Kit
Spoon 1.3 Radiator Cap
Spoon Magnetic Tranny Plug
Mugen Reservoir Cover
RedLine MTL

Suspension Mods:
Mugen Sport Suspension
Progress Group Rear Tie Bar
Progress Group Rear Sway Bar
Neuspeed Rear Strut Tower Bar
Neuspeed Front Strut Tower Bar
No Name Rear Lower Strut Bar

Rolling Mods:
Power Racing 16" Advan RGs in Black
Rota 16" Circuit 8s in Bronze
Falken ZIEX 512 in 205/50/16
Brembo Slotted HP Sport Rotors
Brembo OEM Blanks in Rear
PBR/Axxis Ultimate Brake Pads
Locking Lug Nuts

Exterior Mods:
Authentic Mugen Logo/Flag Badges
Honda USDM 04+ Si Side Skirts
Honda JDM CTR Red H Emblems
Honda JDM CTR UK Flag Badge
Honda JDM DC5 Blinkers
Honda JDM CTR Coin Holder
Replica Honda CTR Wing
Grille-Tech Lower Grill
Carbon Fiber Manifold Cover
Sylvania Silverstars
Tinted Side Markers
Tinted Tail Light Sides
iVTEC/CIVIC Removed
15/35 Window Tint

Interior Mods:
Sparco Racing Grip Pedals
Neuspeed Short Shift Adapter
Spoon Sports Duracon Shift Knob
Spoon Sports Rear Seatbelt Pads
Honda S2000 Start Button
Aluminum Shift Bushings
Alpine Type-S Speakers
Pivot Tachometer
EP3Decals CTR Steering Wheel

http://homepage.mac.com/tai/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2004-04-26%2014.35.44%20-0700/Image-BB7B37A897C811D8.jpg
http://homepage.mac.com/tai/post/my_car.jpg
http://www.taikahn.com/civic/main_si_pic_above.jpg
http://www.taikahn.com/civic/main_si_pic_original.jpg
http://www.volsiccreative.com/photography/autoracing_03_21_04/images/IMG_2710.jpg
The pink line that goes furthest to the right side of the graph is mine.
http://photos.imageevent.com/markandtracy/dynoday//websize/dynoclose1.jpg :wink:

http://homepage.mac.com/tai/.cv/tai/Sites/.Pictures/Si-Feb04/IMG_1380.jpg-thumb_140_105.jpg (http://homepage.mac.com/tai/PhotoAlbum13.html) http://homepage.mac.com/tai/.cv/tai/Sites/.Pictures/Si-Feb04/IMG_1388.jpg-thumb_140_105.jpg (http://homepage.mac.com/tai/PhotoAlbum13.html) http://homepage.mac.com/tai/.cv/tai/Sites/.Pictures/Si-Feb04/IMG_1404.jpg-thumb_140_105.jpg (http://homepage.mac.com/tai/PhotoAlbum13.html)

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Some more pictures online at http://homepage.mac.com/tai/ and http://www.taikahn.com/civic/

[02SilverSiHB]

so you use the circuit 8's for track days?
Nice ride man, clean and simple

[trk]

Originally posted by 02SilverSiHB
so you use the circuit 8's for track days?
Nice ride man, clean and simple

yep - exactly -- I drive the c8's all summer and the stockies for the winter. Im going with Azenis next summer for the added seconds in autoX. ;)

thanks!

[Brettnyt]

Nice wing! Where did ya get it and for how much? Keep it up man! I am too lazy to wash today....

[k20hatch]

Nice wing man! Looking sharp!

[trk]

Originally posted by Brettnyt
Nice wing! Where did ya get it and for how much? Keep it up man! I am too lazy to wash today....

Ebay for $120, its the renova one, straight from Renova for $40 shipping, so it totaled $160 - Had it painted, coated and baked locally for $150, match is perfect.

I got up at 8am and washed my car in near freezing temps... notice the icicles on my car... im not quite sure why... just bored I guess.

[Brettnyt]

Originally posted by trk

I got up at 8am and washed my car in near freezing temps... notice the icicles on my car... im not quite sure why... just bored I guess.

Haha, yeah... I suppose I would was mine if I wasnt still sick... I washed mine the week before last at 9 pm when it was pitch black out... freezing cold too... :D

[SiR_d1]

cool ride:cool:

[02SilverSiHB]

Originally posted by trk
yep - exactly -- I drive the c8's all summer and the stockies for the winter. Im going with Azenis next summer for the added seconds in autoX. ;)

thanks!
I hear ya about the azenis, I'm going to step down to some 16's and get some azenis as soon as I can

[Suk02Si]

Looks good

[rook]

Looks good! I see your driveway is to the East.(sunny) My driveway turns to a skating rink in the winter when I try to wash the cars.(shady) See ya in the spring.

rook

[crex2nr]

out of curiosity, what kind of rims are those?

[Brettnyt]

Originally posted by crex2nr
out of curiosity, what kind of rims are those?

They came with his car. They are just a 15" OEM wheel...

[trk]

Originally posted by Brettnyt
They came with his car. They are just a 15" OEM wheel...
yep -- 20 spoke optional accessory oem's...

[Plaidfinger]

Wow! That's the first time i've seen your car clean;) :D Looks great.....Every time I see a black one washed and waxed, I wish I had that color.

[STP03BlueSI]

DUDE NICE PICS!!

ESp
http://homepage.mac.com/tai/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2003-11-27%2010.00.41%20-0800/Image-0A6EB1AA210111D8.jpg WOOT!!! Element skateboards ROCK!

[trk]

Originally posted by STP03BlueSI
DUDE NICE PICS!!

ESp
http://homepage.mac.com/tai/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2003-11-27%2010.00.41%20-0800/Image-0A6EB1AA210111D8.jpg WOOT!!! Element skateboards ROCK!

hehe -- thanks!

and, yes Element skateboards do "rock".

LOL

love em.

[civicSIracer]

what did you do to your rear bumper reflector?

[trk]

Originally posted by civicSIracer
what did you do to your rear bumper reflector?

I tinted the back red ones (not too dark) and I tinted the front orange ones almost black...

[NuG]

nice ride man, what kind of numbers are you putting down? 1320' or hp

[Peking]

Originally posted by NuG
nice ride man, what kind of numbers are you putting down? 1320' or hp

Nug for him to puch that much power he would need a but load more of super cool stickers:D With just that one he is stomping those damn V8's :tongue:



Just kidding mang, nice ride :)

[NuG]

oh what i meant by that has he ran the 1/4 mile yet or any dyno #'s :smilem: :smilem:

[trk]

Originally posted by NuG
oh what i meant by that has he ran the 1/4 mile yet or any dyno #'s :smilem: :smilem:

adjusted for elevation Im running 15.5's before the motor mounts and suspension... we'll see next year...

the track here is about ~6000 ft above sea level and IN the mountains...

my best RAW 1/4 mile time here is 16.75, im more of an autoX and track guy --- I placed 11th for novice's overall this year in SCCA Solo II out of 624 total people.

[civicSIracer]

how did you tint them?

[trk]

Originally posted by civicSIracer
how did you tint them?

Spray tint called, "Night Visions", available any auto parts store or model/hobby shop.

I first sanded down the lens surface a little bit with really fine grit sand paper (maybe 600+) ... just the top glossy layer needs to be scratched. After that I applied about 4-10 coats depending on shade I wanted.

Hope that helps.

[chibianh]

i can only dream of my list of mods being long like that :) Can't wait for the next meet!

[trk]

Bump. Updated.

[chibianh]

Tai, as always... i'm envious

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[trk]

Bumpdate.

[Low Rider]

Hey TRK... nice ride! Is it my imagination or does your machine sit kinda high?:D

[anjapower]

So Tai, what is involved in installing the 04 sideskirts on an 02/03 EP3?

[trk]

Originally posted by anjapower
So Tai, what is involved in installing the 04 sideskirts on an 02/03 EP3?

2 OEM black clips underneath each skirt...
2 OEM screws in front where mud flaps go...
Double sided (thick) adhesive on every clip (instead of drilling car and using clips)...
Double sided 3m adhesive tape on rear upper portin of the skirts...


pretty dang easy actually...

[Civicvtec1ps]

How much did you pay for those sideskirts anyways?
Car looks awesome.
Nice tasteful mods.

[trk]

Originally posted by Civicvtec1ps
How much did you pay for those sideskirts anyways?
Car looks awesome.
Nice tasteful mods.

$200 on ebay plus shipping....

Thanks for the comments.

[trk]

Bumpdate.

[Low Rider]

Hey Tai,

How's the new brake set-up with the Brembo-axxis combo??? :D

[trk]

Originally posted by Low Rider
Hey Tai,

How's the new brake set-up with the Brembo-axxis combo??? :D

OMG, so good. Stops on a dime, no vibrations during stopping... no bias towards one side or the other as I brake hard downhill, etc... love 'em.

The Brembo sport rotors are 500x better than the brembo "blanks"... worth the extra $100 for sure.

The axxis pads seem good so far, less dust (seems like) and great grip.

[Low Rider]

Originally posted by trk
OMG, so good. Stops on a dime, no vibrations during stopping... no bias towards one side or the other as I brake hard downhill, etc... love 'em.

The Brembo sport rotors are 500x better than the brembo "blanks"... worth the extra $100 for sure.

The axxis pads seem good so far, less dust (seems like) and great grip.

Excellent news... enjoy!!! :D You have, by far, one of the "dopiest" rides on this site man! ;)

[trk]

Originally posted by Low Rider
Excellent news... enjoy!!! :D You have, by far, one of the "dopiest" rides on this site man! ;)


Wow, for real? Thanks. I appreciate the props.

[JHM-EP3]

hey bro
how you like the Comptech Icebox Cold Air Intake so far? where you get it at and how much?

[trk]

Originally posted by JHM-EP3
hey bro
how you like the Comptech Icebox Cold Air Intake so far? where you get it at and how much?

I got it for $150 + a used dc sports sri...

I love it, now low end loss, good mid to high end pull ... not very loud. perfect.

[trk]

So no updates in a while... thought I would give one since I got my new engine back and got my exhaust sorted out.

Im running the spoon exhaust now, put my stock cat back on, sold the o2 sim... i really like my exhaust setup now, custom midpipe, spoon axleback, dc shorty headers.... great combo, nice sound, no raspiness (unlike with the hiflow cat), quiet under soft throttle, loud under full throttle.

I also got my new engine in, its been about 1400 miles or so now ... I autoX'd it at 1100 ... seemed to pull really well for such a "young" engine. I plan to give it another 8k or so before dropping a jrsc and k-pro tune in there... before that I want to get some titanium retainers and valve springs to keep it safe at 7800rpm ... ;)

Even though the blown engine was a shitty blow to my own interpretations of "Honda reliability" (lol)... anyway, Im happy with the car again ... but I am really having a tough time trusting and pounding on my new engine now, I always hear something and get scared .... I seem to be unable to enjoy it like before.
:eek:

Some new pics and links on the first page. ;)

[chibianh]

awesome man.. u know i love you car! i still need to drive it sometime :)

[trk]

Bumpdate.

New rims/mods. See first page of this thread ....

http://www.taikahn.com/civic/main_si_pic.jpg

New pictures at:
http://homepage.mac.com/tai/PhotoAlbum18.html

[JdmRevtecnik]

dam i dig the rims..urs think those rims will look good on vivid blue?

[HARRY POTTER]

http://www.taikahn.com/civic/main_si_pic_original.jpg


WHOA!!! NICE BACKGROUND!! :shadesm:

[trk]

dam i dig the rims..urs think those rims will look good on vivid blue?
Thanks!

Yeah ... or even a gunmetal ... dark colors on blue look good IMO.

[johnkimble]

great car, love the mods, tai is the reason i have my mugen sport suspension! keep it up dude :)

[trk]

Thanks. :angel:

How you liking them?

[chibianh]

sexy as always! ;)

[johnkimble]

Thanks. :angel:

How you liking them?

LOVE EM! worht every penny!

[szm426]

nice si, i like the black on black.Hows the progress rear sway bar?

-Sam

[trk]

nice si, i like the black on black.Hows the progress rear sway bar?

-Sam

Great bar, huge difference. I can actually swing the ass out a little if I try hard enough.