I proudly present the first SEMA pics of 2002. (*56k warning*) [Archive]

jaydub

11-04-2002, 02:54 PM

Me and VegasEP got our passes today, so we took a walk through the courtyard where a few people were setting up booths. Here's the EP's we saw. More pics to come, we'll be attending the real deal on wednesday.

http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/sema_001.jpg

http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/sema_002.jpg

http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/sema_003.jpg

http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/sema_004.jpg

http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/sema_005.jpg

jaydub

11-04-2002, 02:55 PM

http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/sema_006.jpg

http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/sema_007.jpg

http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/sema_008.jpg

http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/sema_009.jpg

http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/sema_010.jpg

That was HKS's EP, and yes, that is an intercooler. The kit, IMO, looks like ass, with the exception of the wing... I think a widebody kit could've been better executed, but that's why they're Wings West, and I'm not. :p

Anyway, this is the teaser. Enjoy.

greenguy

11-04-2002, 03:06 PM

NICE! Keep em coming!

DownTheHatch

11-04-2002, 03:22 PM

Beautiful pics! Yes the HKS kit looks very wild and the Type-R spoiler does not flow with it.

I like the whole HKS kit, I just don't like the side skirts.

You guys should spread the word about ephatch.com to these guys.

jaydub

11-04-2002, 03:24 PM

Actually I think it's just the Wings West kit on HKS's car. We'll see on Wednesday when the hood is up and I can get some decent pics. This was a complete 'setup' day, so nobody was around.

I've got three batteries and 128MB of memory sticks for the show. :D

My poor, poor bandwidth.

B18CXr

11-04-2002, 03:32 PM

yeah, that wing sucks donkey balls

DownTheHatch

11-04-2002, 03:35 PM

Yep it is the Wing's West kit, I see the logo on the side of the front lip. It's not too shabby, I'm looking for something more mild.

That hood is mint.

Type X

11-04-2002, 03:38 PM

kinda symbolic that the kid in the pic is laughin at the car lol

http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/sema_004.jpg

Mr.02BlackSIguY

11-04-2002, 03:43 PM

yup.. thats the wings west kit i saw in cosata mesa california like last week.. i also saw a crazy green color one and a silver one.. its probably gonna be there at the show.

LiquidLoc

11-04-2002, 03:47 PM

Originally posted by Type X
kinda symbolic that the kid in the pic is laughin at the car lol

http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/sema_004.jpg

What exhaust is that??? I Like the big tip!

steve_jones

11-04-2002, 03:47 PM

Kind of like the side skirts, not so keet on the rest off the kit mind,

But the carbon bonnet is nice, and HKS plus intercooler, hmmm i wonder what that could mean :)

Steve

jaydub

11-04-2002, 04:10 PM

The exhaust was an HKS fruit shooter of some sort, didn't see which model though.

bmx269

11-04-2002, 04:12 PM

I am getting giddy. I can't wait to see all the cool pictures of all the cool stuff for my EP..... sugar high..... shakes..... 'collapses'

TightEP3

11-04-2002, 04:14 PM

nice volks on the hks car.....nasty ass body kit though...! hmmmm i wonder if the silver car is a neuspeed car? looks kinda high....

Mr.02BlackSIguY

11-04-2002, 04:19 PM

wings west top wing looks like the CTR wing... i wonder if its same as it.,.. like same measurment and all.. probably save me money and fitment problem if getting the wings west one. anyone know?

IceD out N CALI

11-04-2002, 04:20 PM

good job

LiquidLoc

11-04-2002, 04:25 PM

MOre Pics Jay!!!!!

jaydub

11-04-2002, 04:32 PM

Hehe, that's all there was for today, not much was in plain view. I'm sure I'll have 200+ new pics on wednesday, probably post them up on thursday.

Acidburn

11-04-2002, 04:32 PM

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ahhh dammit, I need a tower and a change of pants ;)

02blksi

11-04-2002, 04:42 PM

MMmmm looks nice, *droooool*.. --joe:)

DOHCterCivic

11-04-2002, 05:48 PM

Originally posted by Type X
kinda symbolic that the kid in the pic is laughin at the car lol

http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/sema_004.jpg

Good eye! I too got a kick out of that! :D

Does anybody know the specs on those front calipers?

LordKoo

11-04-2002, 06:37 PM

Did you guys see the Porsche Gt2 parked right infront of the yellow EP????

That is something interesting!

jaydub

11-04-2002, 06:43 PM

Hehe, I have pic of that too, but they aren't cropped or color-corrected. I'll put together a whole album when I've got all the pics compiled.

nx2kta

11-04-2002, 07:12 PM

i wish i have money

HK_EP3

11-04-2002, 08:18 PM

i think the spoiler and the mid-wing would look very good on a white ep, that goes wit the kit too. IMO, it's probably the color thats makin it look ugly... can u get that mid wing anywhere? any fitment problems... gd Q's to ask at the show :)

MugenR

11-04-2002, 08:19 PM

guys,
Find out the specs on that exhaust system please.
It looks like the Hiper system to me. Find out when it is coming out, and the specs on it, also street price and if they are going to be making a carbon fiber version?

Thanks for you help, and keep the pics coming.
Drewhttp://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/sema_004.jpg

Jpax

11-04-2002, 09:44 PM

Jay DUB.......... man thanks for posting thoses........ nice pics.. do you have some side pics of that euro yellow car? post them hommie.

jaydub

11-04-2002, 09:45 PM

For those who've got questions about kits, exhausts, etc. :

Having attended SEMA previously, I can tell you that as long as your badge doesn't read "BUYER" or "EXHIBITOR" under it, you won't get any questions answered. They won't give you the time of day. Sad but true.

I'm going to ask as much as I can, but I think you guys will probably find out more from press releases and word of mouth than from what we can bring back from the show. Any questions I get answered will be sent along to the EPHatch crew, but sadly I wouldn't expect too much.

Pax - I'm sure that the HKS car will be inside the booth once the show starts tomorrow, so I'm sure I'll have more pics and especially some engine bay pics (i'm going to beg for these!). No worries EPHatch'rs, I will provide what I can! :)

SpUD

11-04-2002, 10:27 PM

Originally posted by jaydub

http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/sema_010.jpg

from what i can see the side looks fragile. It looks like the little tab on the end of the skirt might brake off easly or something... and the side might rub the curb.

SmoothOperator

11-04-2002, 11:01 PM

The pics are sweet! But, that bodykit is god awful. Looking forward to seeing Dr. Designs kit, it doesn't look as freakish as the WW kit.

o2seriouSi

11-04-2002, 11:34 PM

that kit is hot as hell(except for that wide body) but still i like it i seriously lov that mid wing thats certainly on my list..... great pics
keep them cumin:eek:

Suk02Si

11-04-2002, 11:59 PM

J-Spec JDM (http://www.jspecjdm.net/civic.htm)

http://www.jspecjdm.net/02civwing.jpg

They've been selling this mid-wing for a while now

HK_EP3

11-05-2002, 12:42 AM

Originally posted by Suk02Si
J-Spec JDM (http://www.jspecjdm.net/civic.htm)

They've been selling this mid-wing for a while now
thats a different one, the one at the show looks way better than that P.O.S.... IMO

Jpax

11-05-2002, 01:40 AM

if you can 't aford that one the west wing dose look better then that one...... its great they made a different one. = but come on don' t knock it....crist we don't have that many options ...

http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/sema_009.jpg
http://www.jspecjdm.net/02civwing.jpg

yomamaInMySi

11-05-2002, 06:21 AM

Hmmm! Not sure, it looks to ricey. I do like the mid rear, the question is how much weight is this thing going to add to the pig ass car. IMO if you add this kit, then we'd need a turbo or a type R engine to get the pig moving.

jaydub

11-05-2002, 08:29 AM

Originally posted by yomamaInMySi
Hmmm! Not sure, it looks to ricey. I do like the mid rear, the question is how much weight is this thing going to add to the pig ass car. IMO if you add this kit, then we'd need a turbo or a type R engine to get the pig moving.

Yep, we already pointed out the intercooler in the first pics.

K20NutBucket

11-05-2002, 08:54 AM

what kind of exhaust was that on the first car?? looks like the factory can but stainless. i like that one......kinda of a sleeper look.

jaydub

11-05-2002, 08:58 AM

On the silver car (looks white in the exhaust pic!) it's a Neuspeed exhaust. I tried to get close enough to the tips so my camera would capture the name, but it didn't do so well. :D

I was impressed by it as well, now I'm just curious about the sound of it.

bmx269

11-05-2002, 09:34 AM

I want to see aftermarket clear side markers, this would make our cars look nicer than the red and amber ones.

IceD out N CALI

11-05-2002, 10:24 AM

i agree i'd like to see the clear corners for our cars

jaydub

11-05-2002, 11:33 AM

I'd like to see that turbo setup on the HKS one! :D I'm anxious for that.

bmx269

11-05-2002, 11:44 AM

Are you going to the show today? or just on wed. I am so anxious. I am going nuts

jaydub

11-05-2002, 11:53 AM

Actually just wednesday, I couldn't get today off from work! :D I actually contemplated calling in sick so I could come check it all out. :D

bmx269

11-05-2002, 11:59 AM

LOL, I feel sick too, I will just have to hop on a plane, cya in 2 hours.

Its like the wait for your financing to go through, it takes too long.

yomamaInMySi

11-05-2002, 12:01 PM

like you said, pain is temporary, glory's forever. I can't wait any more either, this is going to be the longest week of my life.:(

yomamaInMySi

11-05-2002, 12:46 PM

I think I will get that rear mid from wings west. As for the rest of the body kit I think I'll wait and see what else is going to come out. I will also like to see Dr. Design's body kit. And last, one I decide on a kit (if I do, I don't think I'll put one on), it will have to be after a turbo charger installation. I won't put more weight on this pig. He's already too porky:D

fASTBACK

11-05-2002, 01:00 PM

I can't wait to see pics of the engine setup of the HKS EP. The whole body kit looks okay but i really dig the exhaust. Keep us posted jay-dub.

STP03BlueSI

11-05-2002, 04:27 PM

i like those pics!!!:cool:

VegasEP

11-05-2002, 05:09 PM

Time for me to throw my .02 in. That was me pointing at the intercooler on the HKS EP. We noticed that the Wings West wing was just a replica Type R wing, but I think it looked pretty trick with the "W" plates stamped into the sides. Also on the rear hatch they removed the factory brakelight and it did'nt look too bad. Also on the silver Neuspeed EP, it had a pretty sick rear strut bar in the back. it actually goes across the back seats and not on the floor of the hatch. Not sure if we got a picture of it. But yeah, I'm gonna be sportin' wood the whole time I'm there. I know Jay is gonna ration his battery life, but I'm gonna get him to take some pix of me groping all the models for your guys' enjoyment. Talk to you later.

Chris

02blksi

11-05-2002, 05:55 PM

you guys are luck SOB's! Do you have jobs? At sema? howd you get the time off? vacation? _ grope one for me !! --Joe
Who wishes he could be their taking pics and groping some models. !! :)

jaydub

11-05-2002, 06:23 PM

My job gives us 10hr of annual leave every month, so that's 10hr. per month we can take off. :D I took one day for tomorrow's show, and I'm sure that'll be plenty.

Here's hoping the show will be worthwhile! :D

MoodySi

11-05-2002, 07:10 PM

I wanna see the turbo setup on that yellow ep!!!yeah

The exhaust pointing to the side looks good. The size....well...a bit big I'd say

GP Si

11-05-2002, 07:18 PM

I'm gonna get this kit the whole thing that kit is real hard and my car is the same color so it looks real hot thank for the pics keep em coming!!!

SpUD

11-05-2002, 07:23 PM

When do we get to see the new pictures? today is the first day of sema.... i just cant wait any longer! heh

02SilverSiHB

11-05-2002, 09:06 PM

Like everyone has already said, I can't wait to see the engine work on that HKS car.

As for the kit, I actually like it. I'd like to see it in silver. If I did buy it, I wouldn't get the fender wide body panels, nor would I get that middle wing. I already got the CTR wing

cbecker333

11-05-2002, 09:29 PM

Originally posted by 02SilverSiHB
Like everyone has already said, I can't wait to see the engine work on that HKS car.

As for the kit, I actually like it. I'd like to see it in silver. If I did buy it, I wouldn't get the fender wide body panels, nor would I get that middle wing. I already got the CTR wing

are these fools lying?

CIVIC TYPE R REAR WING: CIVIC SI 02-UP (WHITE)
Item#: HON-CTRRW8 $839.00
JDM Honda (Japan Version) O.E. Civic Type-R Rear Wing (White) for U.S. Honda Civic Si 2002 & Up Note: Includes 3rd brake lamp. (http://www.optauto.com/webstore/product_list.asp?dept=1228&last=1228)

Is this really made for our cars?

where'd you get your wing 02silver?

DownTheHatch

11-05-2002, 10:31 PM

Waste of money with that JDM spoiler, it has to be modified to fit anyway.

Get the one off ebay for $100, have it modified and painted for $150.

02SilverSiHB

11-06-2002, 07:22 AM

Originally posted by cbecker333

are these fools lying?

CIVIC TYPE R REAR WING: CIVIC SI 02-UP (WHITE)
Item#: HON-CTRRW8 $839.00
JDM Honda (Japan Version) O.E. Civic Type-R Rear Wing (White) for U.S. Honda Civic Si 2002 & Up Note: Includes 3rd brake lamp. (http://www.optauto.com/webstore/product_list.asp?dept=1228&last=1228)

Is this really made for our cars?

where'd you get your wing 02silver? I bought mine off of ebay for a 100 bucks and 40 for shipping.

cbecker333

11-06-2002, 07:28 AM

Originally posted by 02SilverSiHB
I bought mine off of ebay for a 100 bucks and 40 for shipping.

What did it take to make it fit?

02SilverSiHB

11-06-2002, 07:32 AM

Originally posted by cbecker333

What did it take to make it fit?
they had to shave the part that was keeping the spoiler from sitting down flush. After that, they used some of my existing bolts and then used two other bolts (because the other ones that are in the stock spoiler have a weird square head, so you can't really screw it back in). Then they used two sided tape where the spoiler meets the glass to prevent it from shaking against the glass. They also drilled a small hole in between the two holes in the center.....so they could lead the wire from the ctr light to splice into the stock light. That's about it. It cost me 225.

atl-si

11-06-2002, 08:28 AM

Nice....keep the pics coming.

Mr.02BlackSIguY

11-06-2002, 12:55 PM

or u can buy the wings west top wing... it looks exactly like the CTR and i know for sure its gonna fit perfect because its made for our cars.

jaydub

11-06-2002, 09:15 PM

Here's the rest of mine guys. I'll probably post a new topic tomorrow with a write up of what I saw... but i'm fuggin beat tonight!

http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/

IceD out N CALI

11-06-2002, 09:17 PM

thanks for your hard work so we could check em out:)

jaydub

11-06-2002, 09:19 PM

No problem. All I can say is that I'm anxious for the next few months, because I think they'll be exciting for the EP.

IceD out N CALI

11-06-2002, 09:20 PM

Originally posted by jaydub
No problem. All I can say is that I'm anxious for the next few months, because I think they'll be exciting for the EP.

no doubt

DownTheHatch

11-06-2002, 10:39 PM

Thanks Jay, the pictures are great.

I can't believe how many EP's were there :)

SmoothOperator

11-06-2002, 11:13 PM

Originally posted by jaydub
Here's the rest of mine guys. I'll probably post a new topic tomorrow with a write up of what I saw... but i'm fuggin beat tonight!

http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/

Holy crap man it looks like you had an awsome day. Fast cars, fast women, and excellent pics I might add....Good work. That DC sports ep has a SICK looking muffler. Man I'm gonna be staring at these pics all winter long.....
Thank you so much! :D

HK_EP3

11-07-2002, 12:47 AM

OMG! thanks you so much, i wish i was there!!! Look at how the EP market is going! YAYAYA!!! r all the parts they showing gonna be out for our car? i cant wait, must save money! i love that midwing, it gives our car a lot more sporty look :D!!!

jaydub

11-07-2002, 08:58 AM

Alrighty, I just came into work, so now I can sit down and recall a few details of yesterday's show. First I would like to say that if I never see another Wings West kit, I'll be just fine. Almost all the display EP's had this kit, with a couple of exceptions. I saw two different EP headlight kits, one of which was an angel-eye conversion, and a black housing type headlight. The black housing one had a matte finish inside and was awesome looking. Tein and Eibach both had full coilover setups on display, however I wasn't able to get much pricing information, since I didn't have any "buyer" tag on my badge. :mad:

Anyway, some photo highlights.

AEM's spark plug cover and fuel rail, very nice pieces.
http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/images/sema_016.jpg

dr designs (i think?) posted a blurred shot of this car, now here's some good ones. I would say this was the nicest kit on the floor, or at least, a very close tie with one I'll post as well.
http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/images/sema_021.jpg

http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/images/sema_022.jpg

http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/images/sema_023.jpg

Eibach's full coilover kit (2002 Si specific)
http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/images/sema_027.jpg

jaydub

11-07-2002, 09:03 AM

RS Akimoto's EP... nothing spectacular.
http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/images/sema_028.jpg

Booty
http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/images/sema_036.jpg

Arospeed's Civic Type R
http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/images/sema_043.jpg

Arospeed's Nipple showing girl
http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/images/sema_044.jpg

Jackson Racing's EP, with their new supercharger kit. According to the literature, it should be available spring 2003.
http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/images/sema_045.jpg

jaydub

11-07-2002, 09:06 AM

Sparco's EP... I think this kit was among the nicest. Check out the headlamps as well.
http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/images/sema_050.jpg

http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/images/sema_051.jpg

Honda's EP project... or whatever it is. The subtle widebody was bad ass.
http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/images/sema_057.jpg

DC's EP. The paint job was amazing, and the CTR kit was a welcome departure from the numerous WW kits.
http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/images/sema_061.jpg

Me with the Fluidyne hottie. :D
http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/images/sema_059.jpg

jaydub

11-07-2002, 09:09 AM

Skunk2's Integra Type R (the real deal)
http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/images/sema_068.jpg

Twin Turbo setup for the new 350z. GReddy is ahead of the pack!
http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/images/sema_085.jpg

Mugen EP in the Honda booth. Check out the digital gauge panel.
http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/images/sema_088.jpg

http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/images/sema_089.jpg

Booty
http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/images/sema_091.jpg

IceD out N CALI

11-07-2002, 09:10 AM

Dr Design's kit looks good:)

jaydub

11-07-2002, 09:14 AM

Clean phoenix yellow EP... 5 lugs too!
http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/images/sema_094.jpg

EP Rice! The moment you've all been waiting for.
http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/images/sema_111.jpg

Cutie!
http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/images/sema_124.jpg

Strippers in some bling bling booth.
http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/images/sema_127.jpg

And last but not least... ME with TOO $HORT! :D
http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/images/sema_131.jpg

All in all, a good show... too many mini's for my taste... lots of tiburons too. Hope you all enjoy the pics.

IceD out N CALI

11-07-2002, 09:20 AM

thats cool, you got a pic with tooo $hort

Jpax

11-07-2002, 09:23 AM

*bows*

Thanks Jaydub. I just found my new body kit. and i like the gunpowered heardlights on the DC. The angle eyes conversation looks neat, but i d have to see it in person.:D :D

jaydub

11-07-2002, 09:28 AM

It looked pretty neat in person (the angel eyes) but as I told my friend who attended with me, "Those are going to go the way of the altezza taillight."

!@#$%

11-07-2002, 09:51 AM

Originally posted by jaydub
It looked pretty neat in person (the angel eyes) but as I told my friend who attended with me, "Those are going to go the way of the altezza taillight."

i 100% agree with that.

yomamaInMySi

11-07-2002, 09:59 AM

First of all, thanks for the pics. Did you get a chance to ask these vendors anything at all about prices for any of the after market parts for the EP? and release dates. Also are you going back to day? I hope I'm not being pushy by asking too much.

jaydub

11-07-2002, 10:09 AM

Originally posted by yomamaInMySi
First of all, thanks for the pics. Did you get a chance to ask these vendors anything at all about prices for any of the after market parts for the EP? and release dates. Also are you going back to day? I hope I'm not being pushy by asking too much.

No worries man :) Actually the vendors were generally nowhere to be found (off dealing with Buyers, not just Attendees). Pricing is usually something which doesn't get mentioned until the product is fully released, and I'd guess that most of this stuff won't hit the market for another few months. Unfortunately I could only get one day off work to attend, but perhaps next year I can try for two, because one day just wasn't enough!

DocofMind

11-07-2002, 10:12 AM

Originally posted by jaydub
It looked pretty neat in person (the angel eyes) but as I told my friend who attended with me, "Those are going to go the way of the altezza taillight."

Im not exactly sure i understand what you mean by this. I asked the guy what type of bulb the whole assembly uses and they said the most likely version will be sold with a HID system.

Personally, i thought they looked extremely good. I dont think they look "ricey" at all

Great pics btw, i actually ran into too short in the bathroom and had to do a double take.

jaydub

11-07-2002, 10:18 AM

What I mean is that angel-eyes were intended for BMW's, and they should have stayed there (same with the Altezza taillights). The units I saw certainly didn't look HID to me, but I could be mistaken. Nonetheless, it was nice looking, but I'd probably like it better without the angel-eye part.

02SilverSiHB

11-07-2002, 10:22 AM

Nice pics.
I'm likin this kit, suttle and an alternative to the type r kit, imo
http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/images/sema_023.jpg

This pic throughout my decision for the WW kit, fuckin ugly! Especially that front lip, I take back what I said about liking that kit.
http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/images/sema_028.jpg

So sparco makes this kit? Not to sure about that kit
http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/images/sema_051.jpg

By any chance does anyone know what rims these are? I'm hoping they are the 5zigen rims I saw also in silver
http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/images/sema_094.jpg

jaydub

11-07-2002, 10:25 AM

The wheels on the EP that says "Parada" were Advan's. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

It's supposedly Options Auto Salon's EP.

EDIT: As a matter of fact, here's the wheel. They were 18's btw.

http://www.machiii.net/machiii/html/wheels/AVS/RG.html

02SilverSiHB

11-07-2002, 10:29 AM

Originally posted by jaydub
The wheels on the EP that says "Parada" were Advan's. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

It's supposedly Options Auto Salon's EP.

EDIT: As a matter of fact, here's the wheel. They were 18's btw.

http://www.machiii.net/machiii/html/wheels/AVS/RG.html
damn, that is going to be $$$$
thanks

yomamaInMySi

11-07-2002, 10:36 AM

While this wheels are awsome, and light weight and everything; I think in a way (at least for me) are a waste of money. First of all they're forged alloy, while they strong and light, they can bend easily (I had a set of SSR compention and Integral, so I know for experience), then if you do bend them, then you're fucked because they will be to expensive to fix (if possible, most cases they're not), or you'll end up having to buy another new wheel. That's why I choose cast over forged, while they still can be bend, they are a little bit stronger than forged, the only thing is that they're heave. But I don't care because I'm not doing SCCA or any other type of racing, just for looks. IMO

02SilverSiHB

11-07-2002, 10:52 AM

yomamaInMySi

11-07-2002, 10:54 AM

Whatever you do, don't get the pro n1, while they look like the advan RG on the picture, they don't look good with a tire mounted on, and the spokes sitck outwards too much. I think the first one are nice.

yomamaInMySi

11-07-2002, 10:59 AM

Originally posted by 02SilverSiHB
Nice pics.
I'm likin this kit, suttle and an alternative to the type r kit, imo
http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/images/sema_023.jpg

This pic throughout my decision for the WW kit, fuckin ugly! Especially that front lip, I take back what I said about liking that kit.
http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/images/sema_028.jpg

So sparco makes this kit? Not to sure about that kit
http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/images/sema_051.jpg

By any chance does anyone know what rims these are? I'm hoping they are the 5zigen rims I saw also in silver
http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/images/sema_094.jpg

Dr. Design's kit is the way to go for me. However If I do go for it, I won't be doing the rear apron, I only want the front and side. IMO.

jaydub

11-07-2002, 11:14 AM

YoMama, I hear what you're sayin about the Advan's and SSR's. I've always loved the look of them, so I may go with a cheaper alternative when the time comes... then again I am not buying wheels for a long time anyway hahaha.

PoRT

11-07-2002, 11:15 AM

any news on the HKS turbo?????
i NEED a turbo

jaydub

11-07-2002, 11:19 AM

Unfortunately NO! I couldn't find anyone from HKS around, and the car I originally posted was still parked outside in the walking area, with nobody around it. :(

I had really hoped to get some good info on it too.

DownTheHatch

11-07-2002, 11:39 AM

If I go with any kit it will be a full bumper replacement or a JDM front bumper. I want to get rid of the stock bumpers, they stick out too far and have big reflectors on them.

yomamaInMySi

11-07-2002, 11:42 AM

DTH, IMO that's whay I like abou the stock bumper that sticks out a little bit more than the Type R. The type R looks like some one hit in on the front and sent the nose...it kind looks like Latoya Jackson, big face with a tiny nose.:D I like our front bumper, I just wished they'd made the intake opening a bit bigger and a lip for the front.

SmoothOperator

11-07-2002, 03:22 PM

I'm totally in love with the Sparco kit. Damn that looks sweet. And it eliminates the "honeycomb" grill. Nice and clean, just how I like it. Too bad you didn't get a pic of the upper wing on it. Remember what it looks like??? In one of the shots you catch a glimpse of it's side, but that's it. Curious.

SmoothOperator

11-07-2002, 03:31 PM

Anyone else liking this exhaust too? Damn that actually looks okay!
http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/images/sema_063.jpg

IceD out N CALI

11-07-2002, 03:36 PM

it does look good:)

fishboy

11-07-2002, 04:08 PM

Originally posted by SmoothOperator
Anyone else liking this exhaust too? Damn that actually looks okay!
http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/images/sema_063.jpg

ask 02silver, he loves the dc exhaust.:D

2k2SiGuy

11-07-2002, 05:42 PM

I want that shit!!!! When does it come out...how much will it cost???

DocofMind

11-07-2002, 08:59 PM

Originally posted by yomamaInMySi
While this wheels are awsome, and light weight and everything; I think in a way (at least for me) are a waste of money. First of all they're forged alloy, while they strong and light, they can bend easily (I had a set of SSR compention and Integral, so I know for experience), then if you do bend them, then you're fucked because they will be to expensive to fix (if possible, most cases they're not), or you'll end up having to buy another new wheel. That's why I choose cast over forged, while they still can be bend, they are a little bit stronger than forged, the only thing is that they're heave. But I don't care because I'm not doing SCCA or any other type of racing, just for looks. IMO

Do not be fooled. All wheels that claim forged are not created qual. SSR uses a process that they call semi solid forging which is NOT the same as what Volk uses. They are not even in the same playing field. If you read around, the SSR type C wheels is notorious for bending. I myself have seen 3 bend in one day at the track on an M3. I have also seen someone slam dead on into a curb with Volks and blow a tire and not even scratch the wheel.

I do agree though that the money can be better spent. On this car atleast. You can buy cheap cast wheels like Rota's and Kosei K1s and what not, that are the correct offsets for the EP and only weigh a fwe pounds more a piece compared to a forged wheel. And at the price, you can afford to buy another one if they bend. 145 a wheel compared to 450 a wheels is a no brainer.

I was not able to do this with my S2000 because of the geometric design of the suspension. Hardly anyone makes the correct offsets for the car. Those that do, are quite expensive.

02SilverSiHB

11-08-2002, 07:54 AM

Originally posted by fishboy

ask 02silver, he loves the dc exhaust.:D
:D yuck! I hate that thing! Two fart cans! aaaahhhhhhhhh!

yomamaInMySi

11-08-2002, 07:56 AM

I gid it!

02SilverSiHB

11-08-2002, 08:25 AM

Originally posted by yomamaInMySi
I gid it!
hahah, did you mean to say you dig it? :D

jaydub

11-08-2002, 08:57 AM

Haha I didn't like it either. :o

So far the best looking one was the Neuspeed piece with two round outlets. :yum:

rocket_civic

11-08-2002, 09:42 PM

I kinda like this front end!

http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/images/sema_051.jpg

jaydub

11-08-2002, 09:49 PM

My favorite of the show. It looks even better in person.

HK_EP3

11-08-2002, 10:50 PM

hmmm. hope everything is cool under the hood... no air flow...

MugenR

11-08-2002, 11:02 PM

http://www.dubfusion.com/sema2002/images/sema_051.jpg

This car has a modifiers sticker on the front bumper.
Does this mean they are going to make a modifier of it?

Drew
P.S. For those of you who don't know, this is a Modifer:
http://www.modifierscars.com/images/stock.jpg
http://www.modifierscars.com/images/blackpic2.jpg
These things are very cool, go to www.modifierscars.com to see more.

DocofMind

11-09-2002, 12:33 AM

Originally posted by Si_Dra6NStyL
hmmm. hope everything is cool under the hood... no air flow...

Look closely buddy, you see that reverse scoop on the hood? Extremely effective for evacuating unwanted from the engine bay.

Go check out J's racing, Buddy Club, or Amuse, you will that this is teh correct way of getting heat away from the engine, NOT with a scoop. This also provides a healthy amount of downforce.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid37/pfc1be53edb8a6f7a0deb3a0ce433366a/fd1996e1.jpg